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Overview

Adventure travel to Brazil

This tour allows you to discover Rio de Janeiro and its beautiful surroundings, getting to know Ilha Grande bay and its preserved beaches as well as Paraty's colonial architecture. This adventure travel is especially designed for the lovers of exceptional cities, for people who like getaways in nature, for the travellers curious about authentic and traditional brazilian culture and history.
The numerous highlights of this trip include Rio's exceptional view on top of the Corcovado hill, the fascinating and multiple facets of this global metropolis, the ubiquitous music and the laid-back carioca mood, as well as the lush vegetation of Ilha Grande, artist's workshops and the unspoilt cobbled streets of Paraty.

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Itinerary

Day 1| Departure from Canada and arrival in Rio de Janeiro
After your transfer form the airport to the hotel, you'll have the first overview of the city from the top of the famous Sugar Loaf. You'll get on top of the hill by the mean of two cable cars allowing you to admire an exceptional view of the city. After having lunch in a typical Churrascaria - brazilian grilled meat specialty - you'll have the afternoon free in order to rest or head to the legendary beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Night in Rio

Day 2| Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, you'll go to Tijuca forest, world's largest urban forest, by using an nice electrical train. This train will get you to the top of Corcovado's hill where stands, arms wide-open, the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer. This stunning and unique view will let you breathless and it's a place from where you can see and understand the city's topography. Afterwards, you'll get down to visit Santa Teresa's artistical neighbourhood. You'll have lunch in a historical restaurant and visit the colonial and historic center that keeps its cultural richness from the colonial times: the São Bento Monastery, Candelária Church, Praça XV, Cinelândia - important place that gathers sumptuous buildings such as the Municipal Theater and the National Library...Night in Rio.

Day 3| Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, time free. Night in Rio.

Day 4| Rio de Janeiro > Angra dos Reis > Ilha Grande
After breakfast, transfer to Angra dos Reis, located 2 hours away from Rio, where you'll get the boat to Ilha Grande (not included), the biggest island of the State and one of the most untouched part of the Green Coast.
A forest right at the sea, with hundreds of pristine beaches, countless waterfalls - a small ecological paradise. Ilha Grande is great fro the trekking practice and for the nature and camper lovers. It's possible to get the boat almost everywhere or make walking tours followed by birds, monkeys and other animals. Night in Ilha Grande.

Day 5| Ilha Grande
After breakfast, a boat ride will lead you to the discovery of beaches, lagoons of crystal clear water and small fisherman villages. On the boat, few stops for swimming or diving in company of colorful fishes. Night in Ilha Grande.

Day 6| Ilha Grande
After breakfast, free time to enjoy one of the numerous beaches of the region. Night in Ilha Grande.

Day 7| Ilha Grande > Paraty
After breakfast and on due-time, you'll head back towards the continent and Angra dos Reis (not included), where you'll take the transfer to Paraty while admiring the beautiful Green Coast. At your arrival, you'll visit Paraty's historical centre. Its paving stone and crooked streets, exclusive for pedestrians, the white houses with colorful windows and doors, baroque churches are all admirably preserved. Night in Paraty.

Day 8| Paraty
After breakfast the guide will take you to the wharf where you'll take the boat towards the Paraty Bay. On the boat few stops for swimming or diving among the beautiful islands. Tropical fruits will be served and lunch will be accompanied by the local drink specialty : caipirinha. Night in Paraty.

Day 9| Paraty - Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast time free in the morning to take a stroll in the city. The driver will pick you up at an appointed time to take you to Rio de Janeiro.

Budget

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Lodging

Overview

Brazil, a lifestyle
For a long time now, Brazil's natural beauty and Carnival rendered it international fame, attracting thousands of tourists all year long. The number of foreigners visiting the country went from an average of 1.5 million per year in the 1990s to more than 4 million visitors per year from the year 2000 on, according to Embratur's (Brazilian Tourism Institute) Statistical Yearbook for 2003. But there is a very special attraction that you only discover when you come here: the Brazilian people. Much beyond the breathtaking scenery, the way these people live surprises everyone with its simplicity, willingness, hope, hospitality and happiness.

Studies carried out by Enbratur indicate that 75% of the tourists who seek Brazil as their vacation destination do so first of all because of the natural beauty. But once they arrive here, they find such hospitality that they soon become enchanted with the mixture of colors, races and cultures of the people as well.

According to surveys, when foreign tourists are questioned about Brazil, they indicate happiness as the main characteristic of our people. Happiness that can be perceived in every moment they stay in the country – whether in our music, the warmth of our northeastern beaches, the lively Rio de Janeiro nightlife or the exuberant Amazon.

From this warm and festive spirit, popular displays such as Carnival, New Year's Eve celebrations and June Parties arise, all famous for their liveliness and joy. It seems that the people's desire to show what is good about Brazil transforms this vigor into creativity, flashed about in contagious colors and sounds.

Research carried out with international tourists who have already had the opportunity to know Brazil reveal that the visitor truly finds the country to be beautiful. The results also show that 52% of this public goes back home valorizing yet another aspect of this land: its people. After all, besides appreciating some of the most beautiful spots on the planet – including countless beaches, ecological paradises and historical cities – the visitor is always accompanied by people who are willing to show the best points of every excursion, making the trip unforgettable.

Tourism

Electricity Voltage
Electricity voltages vary from one state to another. Check the voltage before connecting any electrical appliance to an outlet.

Car Hire
All the well know car hire firms have counters at the country's main airports and in the main urban centers. Tourists may also book cars through their travel agencies.

Taxis
The tourist may opt to take an ordinary taxi easily found in the streets or through radio taxi services. It is recommended that accredited taxi services at the airports and at points nearby the main hotels be given priority. It is not usual in Brazil to tip a taxi driver although it is common to round off the amount and let the driver keep the change as a gratuity.

Tips
Most bars and restaurants include a service charge of 10% in the Bill. It is usual to leave a little extra if the service has been satisfactory. When no service charge has been included then a tip of 10% to 15% is the general rule.

Currency
The Brazilian currency unit is the Real ($R). Dollars and Travelers Checks can easily be changed in hotels, banks or travel agencies. Most establishments accept credit cards.

Communications
To make an international call, dial: 00 + operator code* + country code + area code (if there is one) + telephone number For reverse charge international calls dial 0800 7032111.

Operators:
Brasil Telecom 14
Embratel 21
CTBC 34
GVT 25
Intelig 23
Telefónica 15
Telemar 31

Language
The national language is Portuguese but it is a little different from the Portuguese spoken in Portugal

Climate
The climate is predominantly tropical with some variation according to the region. The average annual temperature in the north is 28º C and 22º C in the south.

Time Zones
Because of its continental dimensions Brazil has 4 time zones. The official time is Brasília time and it corresponds to 3 hours less than GMT. From September to February the clocks are put forward one hour in most Brazilian States.

Geography

Brazil is the largest country in Latin America.
It spreads across almost half (47.3%) of South America, and occupies a total area of 8,547,403.5 km2. It is the fifth largest country in the world after Canada, the Russian Federation, China and the United States. Except for a small number of islands, Brazil is a single and continuous land mass. The Equator passes through the northern region, near Macapá, and the Tropic of Capricorn cuts through the south of the country, near São Paulo. Brazil's east to west extension (4,319.4 km) is almost equivalent to its north to south distance (4,394.7 km). The country borders French Guiana, Suriname, Guiana, Venezuela and Colombia, to the north; Uruguay and Argentina, to the south; and Paraguay, Bolivia and Peru, to the west. Ecuador and Chile are the only two countries on the South American continent that do not border Brazil. The Atlantic Ocean extends along the country's entire eastern coast, providing 7,367 km of coastline.

Climate

Brazil's climatic typology is very diverse.
The huge territorial expanse, allied with factors such as temperature, altitude, barometric pressure and proximity to the ocean, provide the country with climatic conditions that can please everyone. It is one of the richest and most complex ecosystems in the world, with extremely diversified vegetation and sceneries. The Brazilian territory is divided into climatic strips: 92% of the territory is located between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn. We can therefore say that the Brazilian climate is predominantly tropical, with equatorial and subtropical (temperate zones) strips distributed over the remaining 8% of the nation's territory. The predominance of lower altitudes throughout the country provides more elevated temperatures, with averages exceeding 20°C. The seasons are the exact opposite of those in Europe and the United States, except in the northern region of the country. The average annual temperature is approximately 28ºC in the northern region and 20ºC, in the south. Extreme temperatures are rare, but they may occur: in the winter, some cities in the south of the country experience negative temperatures, with frost and snow. And in Rio de Janeiro, in the peak of summer, the temperature may hit 40ºC. Now that you know about our climate, choose the temperature you find most pleasant and come fall in love with the beauty Brazil has to offer.