Manaus Jungle Adventure

Tour Itinerary:

Days 1-2: Our guide will pick you up at 13h30 and transfer you to the Amazon Ecopark Lodge. Enjoy Reception with local juice before being shown to your room. After everyone has settled in there will be time to enjoy a visit to the Monkey Jungle. Later in the evening, Dinner and trip by canoe for Alligator Spotting and then Overnight at the lodge.

Day 3: Breakfast followed by Nature Hike. With over two million species of flora and fauna the thick, impenetrable jungle will have you marveling at it’s immensity! You will return in time for Lunch and have the chance to recuperate. After a short rest, visit to the home of local Amazonian residents (“caboclos”) with the opportunity for piranha fishing. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4: In the morning we will have Breakfast and then depart for a full day tour to the Meeting of the Waters with lunch. Enjoy the spectacle of the “black water rivers”, the biggest of these being the Rio Negro which is a phenomenon that can be seen from space as this dark river converges with the Amazon mainstream. Following this excursion there will be an optional canoe ride with the opportunity for Piranha Fishing. The deadly piranha is perhaps the most feared freshwater fish in the world however, it is a common misconception that they are vicious man-eaters and the majority of species are not carnivorous! They make a delicious meal if you can manage to catch them with the help of our experts. Arrival at the lodge by 17h30. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 5: Breakfast. Free time to enjoy the natural pools. Check-out at 11h30 and transfer to Manaus for your flight.
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El Arca: Amazon Cruise in Peru

Tour Itinerary 1:

Day 1, Sunday: Board M/v “El Arca” we will departs Iquitos under the direction of the head guide. Welcome words by the Captain of the ship. During the lunch passenger will have the opportunity to observe the beautiful landscapes through the dinner room windows, for those who are eating in the outside area will have the chance to feel the Amazonian brief. Later we will visit the Yanamono village to know the Trapiches where the sugarcane rum is elaborated. We will be able to sample the various drinks and molasses, made here. If you wish you will be able to buy it. While the dinner we will be sailing down river and the guide will explain the next day activities. Later you will be able to observe the amazonian sky and brightness stars from our viewing point located in the prow.

Day 2, Monday: Early wake up call with time for a cup of coffee or tea before setting out in an excursion boat for a birdwatching trip on the Ampiyacu River. Our guide will explain about the main characteristics of the species you will observe. Later we will return to the ship for breakfast, after breakfast we will visit a Huitoto/Bora Indian village and see these people’s lifestyle. They will invite us to their Maloka to view their traditional dances. Even though they no longer wear these outfits made from jungle products, our visit will help to keep their traditions alive. You will have the opportunity to buy or trade their handicraft and dance for us. Interesting paintings of jungle scenes done on tree-bark cloth, jewelry, hammocks and bags. Returning to the ship we will leave toward the small town of Pevas, the oldest European settlement on the Peruvian Amazon.

Visit the studio and gallery of a known Peruvian painter, Francisco Grippa, who lives in a beautiful wood house with a viewing tower where you will be able to observe and take pictures. After lunch on board we will have a small walk in the rainforest near the Shishita River where our guide will describe and explain any of the trees and plants used by the local people. After this we will return to the ship for dinner and talk about the busy day we had. We will have an excursion by boat to look for cayman and nocturnal wildlife, it depends on the weather.

Day 3, Tuesday: Early morning we will visit the small village of Paranaquiro and see how the local people live in harmony with the natural resources. After this we will have an expedition for piranha fishing into a black water lake, this type of lake is called Cocha as a regional name. On this lake you will be able to observe the pink and gray river dolphin. After lunch the ship will stop to visit the town of Caballococha located on the lake of the same name. A legend is said about the Lake of Caballococha: If you drink from the water of the lake you will charm and stay in this land forever. After dinner we will have a nocturnal excursion where we will have the opportunity to observe the night wildlife.

Day 4, Wednesday: Early morning we will arrive to Santa Rosa town, Peru where the borders of Peru/Colombia/Brazil meet (Trapecio Amazónico). Crossing the river on boat we will visit the towns of Leticia, Colombia and Tabatinga, Brazil. Both towns are colorful with many commercial areas where you will see that their citizens speaks two languages Portuguese and Spanish. Passengers taking only down river cruise program (Arca-20) will be transferred to airport or hotel. The rest of the passenger will return to the ship at noon.

Transfers and trips in Leticia/Tabatinga are not included in the cruise price, but are available upon requested.

Arca-21 - Leticia/Tabatinga to Iquitos. Ship departs up river at 2 pm.

Tour Itinerary 2:

Day 1, Wednesday: Once the passengers would be on board, the guide will give orientation and cabin assignments to new passengers. We will sail up river awhile we are having lunch. We will have an small excursion on boat looking for the pink dolphins. Returning to the ship we will have dinner and the guide will explain the next day program.

Day 2, Thursday: Early morning we will have a bird watching excursion by boat and a small walk to the Village of Chimbote, where you will be able to get into the rainforest and observe the variety of the flora of our jungle. The guide will explain about the characteristics of all the species that you will see in the rainforest. Later we will visit the missionary town of San Pablo. Optional visit to the Leper Hospital run by French-Canadian nuns and see the handicraft made by these people. After lunch on board we will leave San Pablo toward Peruate River where we will have a nocturnal excursion after dinner.

Day 3, Friday: Breakfast on board. Then we will visit the Village of the Yaguas Indians to see their traditional dresses, dances and handicraft. We will have another opportunity to buy or trade handicraft, so we will help to keep their cultural tradition. We recommend to take with you some thing for trading (pens, t-shirts, medicines, etc). Visit to the town of pevas where we will go to the study and gallery of the known Peruvian painter, Francisco Grippa. Returning to the ship we will have lunch. Later we will have an small excursion for piranha fishing on the black water Apayacu river, it depends on the weather. Dinner on board.

Day 4, Saturday: Early morning we will arrive to Iquitos in time for transfer to the airport or hotel. Iquitos is an interesting city to know, for instance about the rubber age.

Transfers and trips in Iquitos are not included in the cruise price, but are available upon requested.

This program combines Arca-20 and Arca-21 (up river and down river) describes below. Returns to Iquitos 8:00 AM. Saturday.

The Best of Southern Brazil

Brazil is a huge country, with a wide range of climates, topographies, and cultures. We will introduce you to the best that Brazil has to offer - we've done the research and chosen what we feel are the best of the best destinations and activities. You'll: Walk on one (or more) of a hundred white-sand beaches, hike the mountain trails, and/or snorkel in the crystal clear waters off of beautiful Ilha Grande, only three hours from Rio. Stroll the famous beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana.

Marvel at nature's handiwork at breathtaking Iguaçu Falls. Fish for piranha, birdwatch (macaws, toucans, parrots, storks, herons, ibis, and much more), horseback ride, see capybara (the world's largest rodent), monkeys, jacaré (alligators), and maybe even an armadillo or anteater in the teeming Pantanal. For wildlife and beauty, it would be hard to rival our "Best of Southern Brazil" trip.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Rio de Janeiro - Sugar Loaf Mountain, Copacabana & Ipanema Beaches

Rio is all you've heard and imagined - and MORE. Lively, friendly, beautiful people. Great beaches. Gorgeous city. Whether you're a city person, a beach person, or neither, Rio is guaranteed to capture your imagination. If after this visit Rio isn't on your top three lists of cities, we'd be very much surprised… Lodging in a comfortable hotel. Includes: (L), (D);

Day 2 – 4: Iguaçu Falls

Air travel to Foz do Iguaçu. Wow!! If you aren't moved by this spectacle, you need resuscitation! The greatest waterfall in South America; perhaps in the world. One day to see the Brazil side and a wonderful nearby aviary and another day to view the Argentine side of the falls. Personally, on my list of awesome natural phenomena, Iguaçu Falls ranks second only to the very best northern lights. Lodging in a comfortable hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D);

Day 5 – 9: Pantanal

The largest wetlands in the world and highest concentration of wildlife in Latin America occupy an area within Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul and extends into Bolivia and Paraguay. Gateways are Campo Grande and Corumba for the South and Cuiaba for the North. Air travel to Campo Grande, land transport to camp.
If you like to view wildlife at home in its natural habitat, without a lot of other tourists around competing for the view, this may be the best place in the world to do it! Arguably as rich in numbers and diversity of birds and animals as the tropical rainforest, the Pantanal's reduced vegetative cover, islands of high ground in the rainy season, and pockets of water in the dry season, make wildlife viewing much more efficient and satisfying - any time of year! Jacaré (alligator); howler, capuchin, squirrel, and marmoset monkeys; capybara (the largest rodent in the world); 3 kinds of deer; coatimundi; 2 species of anteater; white-collared peccary; crab-eating fox; and agouti were among the animals are among the animals you are likely to see. Birds include tiger herons, egrets, jabiru storks, ducks, ibis, savannah hawk, caracara, chaco chacalacha, curassao, jacana, parrots, macaws, owls, toucans, kingfishers, oropendula, and many more. The Pantanal, the largest alluvial plain in the world, is still healthy and unpolluted and home to such a diversity of plants, animals, and birds that it will take your breath away. Horseback ride, fish for piranha, birdwatch, search for the elusive anaconda, pet an armadillo, spot jacaré at night - there's so much to do you won't want to leave. Lodging in bush camps, sleeping in hammocks (alternative sleeping arrangements can be made, but the hammocks are surprisingly comfortable!) in screened, thatched enclosures; basic but tasty and healthful meals; great ambiance; expert trained knowledgeable guides. Includes: (B), (L), (D);

Day 10 – 14: Ilha Grande

Fly to Rio and transfer by land and sea to beautiful, idyllic Ilha Grande: wonderful secluded beaches, friendly little village, no roads or vehicles - NONE! Great trails to hike, fun little restaurants, boat trips, snorkeling, rain forest treks. For such a small island, there's way too much to do.… or you can just relax and enjoy the incredible numbers of hummingbirds around the communal area. Good food, good people, good fun! Includes: (B), (L), (D);

Day 15 – 16: Rio de Janeiro

Land travel back for one more day in romantic, beautiful Rio. Try some of the local specialties, explore the favelas, shop, or just experience the beach life for which Rio is famous. Depart for home. Includes: (B), (L).

Captivating Patagonia with Iguazu Extension

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Santiago. Arrive into Santiago’s International Airport, where a private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel for the next 3 nights. This afternoon you have the chance to see Santiago in detail through an afternoon City Tour visiting all the key sites, ending with an optional “Pisco Sour”, Chile’s national drink. Transfer back to your hotel.

Day 2: Santiago. After breakfast you will take a day trip to Chile’s coast, 120 km from Santiago, passing through the Curacavi and Casablanca valleys, the latter known for the production of award winning wines. Then you will continue on to the legislative capitol of the country, the hillside port city of Valparaiso with its winding streets, and then on to the beach resort city of Vina del Mar, visiting its casino and beaches. You will get to enjoy a seafood lunch (price not included in program) before returning to Santiago. Overnight back in Santiago.

Day 3: Santiago. Today you will have a half day tour of 2 of the largest wineries in Chile: Cousino Macul and Concha y Toro. The tour will give you the opportunity to learn about the history of wine making in Chile, as well as that of the families who built these enterprises from the ground up. You will also get to taste just what makes their wines so successful. Tonight you can enjoy an Easter Island themed Dinner Show.

Day 4: Puerto Varas. Private transfer to the airport for your morning flight to the southern city of Puerto Montt. Transfer for the short drive to Puerto Varas, the “City of Roses”, where you will check in your hotel with a view of the lake and volcanoes. You will have an afternoon trip up the Osorno Volcano or a tour around the west side of Lake Llanquihue, Chile’s 2nd largest lake, giving you an insight into the daily lives of the original German immigrants who began settling in this far region during the 1850s. You will visit the lakeside towns of Frutillar with its open-air museum and Puerto Octay on the northern corner of the lake where you will have lunch. Then you will return and have the remainder of the afternoon and evening free in Puerto Varas.

Day 5: Puerto Varas. Today you have several options to choose from, including:
- Full day trip to the island of Chiloe, where you will experience the unique culture and architecture, including the construction of houses over the water known as “palafitos”,
- Full day trip through the Perez Rosales National Park, Petrohue Falls and on to Lake Todos Los Santos, where you will take a catamaran across the lake, with unbeatable views of both the Osorno and Puntiagudo Volcanoes, to Peulla, where you can have lunch (price not included) and optional activities before returning to Puerto Varas.,
- Whitewater rafting (level III) on the Petrohue River,
- Canyoning down some of the many waterfalls in the area,
- Various full day trekking trips among other activities. Overnight in Puerto Varas.

Day 6: Puerto Natales. Transfer to the airport outside Puerto Montt for your flight down to Punta Arenas, where you will have a shared transfer of approximately 3 hours to the port city of Puerto Natales on the Last Hope Sound, and check into your room for the next three nights. You will have the remainder of the afternoon free to recharge your batteries for your next adventure.

Day 7: Puerto Natales. Today you will have a full day in the monumental Torres del Paine National Park, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. You will be immersed in a special micro climate filled with unique flora and fauna, witnessing Patagonian foxes, guanacos (American camels) and huge condors, all amid numerous lakes and at the foot of the immense granite “Torres” and “Cuernos”. Late afternoon transfer back to Puerto Natales.

Day 8: Puerto Natales. This morning you will take a day cruise from Puerto Natales through the Bernardo O’Higgins National Park to visit the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. After approximately 4 hours of navigation, you will have the chance to disembark and hike through native forest to arrive at a lagoon filled with icebergs at the foot of the Serrano Glacier. Optional lunch in the Estancia Perales. Late afternoon transfer to Puerto Natales.

Day 9: El Calafate. After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel and will have a full day shared transfer across the border into Argentina and then on up through the Pampa to the fast-growing tourist town of El Calafate, your staging point to witness one of the most unforgettable glaciers on the planet. Remainder of the afternoon free to explore the great shops and bookstores.

Day 10: El Calafate. Today you will take a tour for a close-up view of the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the most active glaciers on the planet, often with sections of ice calving off every few minutes. The almost constant sound of ice cracking and shifting inside the glacier is something you will never forget. You will also be able to take a boat trip to get an even closer view of this Patagonian wonder. Overnight in El Calafate.

Day 11: Buenos Aires. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, then transfer to your hotel for the next 3 nights. You’ll have the remainder of the afternoon free to enjoy the “Paris of South America” with its quaint neighborhoods and great shopping.

Day 12: Buenos Aires. Today you will take a City Tour of Buenos Aires, visiting the National Congress, the Metropolitan Cathedral, around the Plaza de Mayo, into the neighborhoods of San Telmo, La Boca, Palermo, and ending in upscale Recoleta with its elegant cafés and restaurants. Then tonight we have included a Tango Dinner Show to give you a taste of the real Argentinean culture!

Day 13: Buenos Aires. This morning you will be picked up from your hotel to begin your full-day Fiesta Gaucha at a working estancia outside of Buenos Aires. You will get to see Argentinean cowboys and their herding dogs at work in their natural environment.

Day 14: Iguazu Falls. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls, where you will be met for your transfer to your hotel for the next two nights. Rest of the afternoon free to walk around and explore the thick, jungle environment.

Day 15: Iguazu Falls. Today you will have a Full Day tour of the immense Iguazu Falls, being able to witness the area's wonder from both the Argentina and Brazil sides, which offer very unique perspectives of this unforgettable destination. Transfer back to your hotel at the end of the day.

Day 16: Buenos Aires / Home. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires to connect to your international flight home, or wherever else your travels take you. We hope you had a wonderful vacation, and thank you so much for your business!

UNINI PEACOCK BASS ADVENTURES

For the adventurous angler who enjoys getting off the beaten path to fish and explore unpressured waters, our peacock bass operation on the Unini River offers an ideal peacock bass fishing experience. Visiting anglers will be fishing some of the most pristine and untouched watersheds in the Amazon. Our floating barge operation allows you to pursue record-class peacock bass on the Unini River, as well as within lagoons located in this watershed. This is a true trophy peacock bass fishery. If your desire is to catch lots of 3 to 5 lb fish, this is not the destination for you. However, if fish in excess of 10 lbs are your prized quarry, you will find no better location. The camp is mobile and, depending on fishing conditions, the owners of this operation strive to constantly keep our clients on fish. The Unini River is a tributary of the Rio Negro (itself the largest tributary of the mighty Amazon River) located approximately 210 miles northwest of Manaus. The river is roughly 200 miles long with at least 250 connecting lakes and lagoons throughout its course. Its location is such that it can only be reached by private charter plane. The camp is located about 165-200 miles from where the Unini River empties into the Rio Negro. About 20 miles up river from the mouth, there are three sets of rapids and falls which prohibit navigation further up river except during the period of highest water levels in the summer months. There are small villages near the area of the falls, but only a few scattered locals live further upriver and the fishing pressure and commercial is virtually nonexistent. The catch rates at this operation during the 2004-05 season for both numbers and trophy fish (those over 14 lbs) was as good, or better, than any operation in Brazil.

You will be fishing main river structure, as well as a multitude of lakes, backwater bays and hidden lagoons off the Unini River. The typical fishing day is long (we figure you can rest back in the states) and runs from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Anglers are paired two to a boat with an experienced Brazilian guide. The boats are 17-1/2 feet long, have stabile raised casting decks, swivel seats, 50-HP outboards and electric trolling motors. These boats can cruise over shallow sandbars and flats and get you into places that other, heavier, fiberglass boats cannot reach. The fishing boats are fully equipped aluminum boats with outboard engines, life jackets, first-aid kits, and an icebox for cold drinks and snacks. One of the most appealing and exciting aspects of fishing for peacock bass is their propensity for attacking surface lures and flies. The strike is so dramatic that you will be startled when the first few occur. Peacock bass fishing is very similar to largemouth bass fishing in the states. Both species ambush prey from cover and structure. Cast topwater plugs, jerkbaits, Banjo Minnows, spoons or jigs to stumps, shoreline blowdowns, rockpiles, creek mouths and sandbars .If you desire to fly fish, the most successful flies are larger profiled patterns - all tied on 2-0 to 4-0 quality saltwater hooks - such as Dahlberg-style divers, large profiles baitfish patterns, High-Tie or variations of Lefty's Deceivers & Clouser Minnows. These should be tied in a diversity of colors. This region is most productive following the rainy season, as the rivers, creeks and lagoons recede and the fish are drawn out of the maze of trees, root systems and lush vegetation. Keep in mind that the productiveness of your peacock bass adventure is largely dictated by the water levels, and occasionally the rainy season fails to abide by schedules and may add mid-season downpours.

Trip Itinerary:

Friday: International overnight flight to Manaus, Brazil on TAM Brazilians Airlines.

Saturday: Early am arrival in Manaus. Clear customs. Breakfast at local hotel. Board charter flight to camp. Fishing begins if there is no problem reaching camp early due to weather or logistical factors.

Sunday-Friday: Six days of fishing

Saturday: Charter back to Manaus. Accommodations at hotel.

Sunday: Early afternoon departure to Miami. Arrive in Miami approximately 7:30 PM. Possible connection to your home city or overnight stay in Miami.

Amazon Peacock Bass Fishing Trip

We offer you the fishing voyage of a lifetime aboard the Santana Yacht Line, immaculately clean, custom-designed yachts. They will serve as your base of operations for an unforgettable week long fishing adventure to Brazil’s Amazon River. Wet-A-Line Tours’ adventures offer the unmatched combination of the Amazon’s finest luxury yachts, modern American-made bass boats, and the most experienced Peacock Bass guides in South America.

The Santana Yacht Line has served as the Amazon watershed’s home for well-known dignitaries and fisherman from all over the globe. We are considered the gold standard in Amazon Peacock Bass fishing. If you seek the trophy fish of your dreams, whether it is the Giant Amazon Catfish or Monster Peacock Bass, this is the choice for you. Do not be fooled by promises of “remote locations”, mobility is the key to being assured of finding quality fishing.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Miami - Manaus

Day 2: Early AM arrival in Manaus - Brief stay at Manaus hotel - Charter flight - Arrive at yacht - Afternoon fishing

Day 3-8: Full days of fishing (ecotours available upon request)

Day 9: Charter flight back to Manaus - The Tropical Hotel

Day 10: Manaus - Miami

Package includes:

- Airport transfers in Manaus
- Accommodations on the Santana Yacht Line
- Meals and beverages on ship
- Open bar with top-shelf liquor
- Guided fishing for peacock bass (two anglers per boat)
- Beer and soft drinks while fishing
- Last night's accommodations in Manaus hotel (double occupancy)

Amazon Peacock Bass Fishing Trip

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Miami - Manaus

Day 2: Early AM arrival in Manaus - Brief hotel stay in Manaus - Charter flight - Arrive at yacht - Afternoon fishing

Day 3-8: Full days of fishing (ecotours available upon request)

Day 9: Charter flight back to Manaus - The Tropical Hotel

Day 10: Manaus - Miami

Package includes:

- Airport transfers in Manaus
- Accommodations on the Santana Yacht Line
- Meals and beverages on ship
- Open bar with top-shelf liquor
- Guided fishing for peacock bass (two anglers per boat)
- Last night's accommodations in Manaus hotel (double occupancy)

Notes:

- A deposit of 50% is required to hold a space with the balance due 60 days prior to departure
- Only 20 spaces are available on the Amazon Santana per week
- Only 16 spaces are available on the Santana I per week
- Amazon Santana calendar is below; the Santana I is available on a flexible schedule to smaller groups, private or semi-private
- Trips are booked Friday to Sunday, so don't wait!
- You may book your trip alone or as a group. Solo occupants are subject to an up charge. (Subject to availability)
- All accommodations are double occupancy

Tour does not include: Airfare from Miami to Manaus, Visa fees, meals in Manaus, airport departure tax, fishing tackle, boat & guide tips, gifts or items of a personal nature and final night's meal and drinks at hotel before departure.
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Rio & the Amazon Rainforest - Rio de Janeiro & the Jungle Tower

 Your Itinerary

Day 1, Saturday: Depart to the Brazilian Amazon for the start of your Discovery.

Day 2, Sunday: Upon arrival in Manaus in the early hours, an Ariaú Representative will whisk you off to a 3 hour boat transfer along the Rio Negro, the near mosquito-free arm of the Amazon River, to the Ariau Amazon Jungle Towers. After a welcome cocktail, check in to your tower lodge room.

Day 3, Monday: Your guide takes you on a jungle hike this morning filled with essential survival skills, should you ever lose your way! After lunch, a local Caboclos Family shows you the wealth that nature provides for the peoples of the Amazon. The dinner is followed by an evening of alligator spotting!

Day 4, Tuesday: After breakfast you take a canoe ride to visit the local village Acajatuba, which gives you an insight into the culture of the region. After Lunch you join a piranha-fishing excursion. Use the evening to enjoy the atmosphere of the jungle around the Ariau Lodges!

Day 5, Wednesday: Get up early for a boat ride to view the sunrise over the majestic Amazon. Watch the jungle come alive and the pink river dolphins’ play. After breakfast, transfer by boat back to Manaus. Check in to the hotel Tropical Manaus*****.

Day 6, Thursday: In the morning transfer to your scheduled flight to Rio de Janeiro. Welcoming you to the 'marvelous city' is your bilingual Guide or our representative who will escort you to your hotel on the Copacabana - The Luxor Continental****. The afternoon is free for a stroll, some shopping or relaxing on the beach or at your rooftop pool! Attend for dinner a Rodizio, an All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Barbecue (included).

Day 7, Friday: The panoramic view from the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain is the highlight of today's sightseeing tour. Board a funicular to reach the summit with its 360º spectrum of golden beaches, green forests and a thriving metropolis that has earned Rio de Janeiro the title of "the world's most beautiful city".
Sightseeing continues with a tour of Rio's historical past. Learn how Portugal's prince scandalously broke all family ties and declared himself Emperor of Brazil. In the afternoon heat, everything slows down, and the Cariocas (as the people of Rio call themselves) head for the beach!

Day 8, Saturday: Christ the Redeemer keeps an eye on Rio from an elevation of 710m (2340ft). Board the "tremzinho" (cogwheel railway) up to the top of Corcovado Mountain for a bird's eye view of the center of the city!

Day 9, Sunday: Depart for home, or add 4 more days:

(1) Add 4 nights imperial Petrópolis & the beaches of Buzios for USUS $554 / EU ˆ394!

Day 1, Sunday: Depart for the imperial Summer residence of Petropolis, still home to heir to the throne Dom Pedro de Orleans e Braganca. The tombs of Brazil's first Emperor Dom Pedro II, his wife Dona Teresa, and the liberator of the slaves Princess Isabela are all here.

View the Crystal Palace, built in France as a greenhouse to grow orchids, and visit the Imperial Museum in Dom Pedro II's former palace. Petrópolis was also home to the real father of aviation (and inventor of the wristwatch) Santos Dumont.

Day 2, Monday: Cross the 11km long bridge across the bay Guanabara heading for the lake region, "região dos lagos", misnamed for its lagoons. Surrounded by 17 beaches, Buzios - once Brigitte Bardot's secret escape (with her Brazilian boyfriend in tow) - is today the playground of Rio's social elite. Buzios is also home to Brazil's most famous movie festival. Check into the Villa Boa Vida, your home for the next three nights. Tonight's dinner is included. "Bom apetite!"

Day 3, Tuesday: Buzios offers everything from tranquil beaches to all-night celebrations. Depart today on a schooner cruise around the islands, including lunch, caipirinhas & snorkeling gear! The afternoon is free for sand, surf or shopping.

Day 4, Wednesday: Relax - you're on holiday! Your Tour Guide will give you hint for further excursions.

Day 5, Thursday: Transfer back to Rio de Janeiro for your tour continuation, or you return home.

(2) Add 4 nights in the wild Pantanal from US $854
EU ˆ608!

Day 1, Sunday: Depart for discover the Pantanal. Your bilingual guide or lodge representative greets you for your transfer to the Pousada Caiman or Pousada Araras, 230km from the airport, located on the Pantanal, South America's largest Nature Reservation at 230,000 sq. km.

Days 2-4, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: Daily excursions vary depending on the time of year and weather conditions. You may be traveling by Jeep, boat, horse or on foot!

Day 5, Thursday: Transfer to the airport for the continuation of your tour or return journey.
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