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Overview

Private guided travel in the Amazon

A unique, eleven-night program, led by an expert private guide, this itinerary explores the sensitive balance of the ecosystems found in the Brazilian rainforest and along the mighty Amazon River. Environmentalists have dubbed this area, -the heartbeat of the planet- and vast regions of rainforest continue to disappear at alarming rates every day. Experiences here, such as rainforest explorations by 4x4 or on foot along the Amazon River, cannot be had anywhere else on Earth.
Come face to face with ancient cultures and discover a way of life that is disappearing as quickly as the trees in the rainforest. Life here is precious and delicate, and it is a rare opportunity to explore the ecosystems of Brazil with Uniktour. It is the perfect itinerary for those with the desire to experience this rapidly changing environment.
Uniktour's unique programs into the sensitive ecosystems of the rainforest are always led by expert guides recommended by John Carter himself. No large groups here: parties are only 8 guests at any one time, and there are no tour buses or anything to impact the ecosystem negatively. This unique journey is a learning adventure like no other. Families are welcome, and due to the cost of the charter flights, it is most economical in groups of 4. However a journey can be arranged for even a single pair of guests who want to immerse themselves into this cultural excursion.

Don't hesitate to contact our Uniktour expert advisor to get more information about this private guided travel in Brazil!

Itinerary

Day 1| Montreal - Goiania
Depart from Montreal. Arrive in Goiania where you will be met by John Carter or one of his representatives and transfer you to the Comfort Suites lcated in Goiania. John will take guests to dinner where they will discuss the coming trip.
Overnight at Comfort Suites (D)

Day 2| Goiania - Rancho Jatoba
Guests will be met and escorted to a light aircraft for the flight to Rancho Jatobá. While at Rancho Jatoba, guests are accommodated in thatched chalets with en suite bathrooms.
Overnight at Rancho Jatobà (B, L, D)

Day 3| Rancho Jatoba
Activities as organized with the hosts, which include boat and canoe trips, nature hikes and excursions into a nearby frontier town; fishing, horse riding, boating, bird watching and possibly visiting a turtle research center located on the river.
Overnight at Rancho Jatobà (B, L, D)

Day 5| Rancho Jatoba
Enjoy the activities available from Rancho Jatoba.
Overnight at Rancho Jatobà (B, L, D)

Day 6| Rancho Jatoba - Fazenda Esperanca
Depart in the morning on a flight to the frontier cattle ranch, Fazenda Experanca, just a 20‐minute flight due west of Rancho Jatobá. Guests will be accommodated in cozy thatched‐roof cottages with en suite facilities and 24‐hour electricity. Activities at the ranch include jeep trails through the forest, interpretive nature walks, horseback riding, canoe trails along meandering streams to view the game and birds of the forest, fishing and possibly calling for jaguar after dinner. Also enjoy a visit with the Xavante Indians.
Overnight at Fazenda Esperanca Farm (B, L, D)

Day 7| Fazenda Esperanca - Fazenda Tanguro
A charter flight will take you from Fazenda Esperanca to Tanguro Esperanca. You will embark with your private guide for a truly unique experience; an overnight stay with the Kamayura Indians. Interact with the Indians as they go about their daily life of hunting and fishing. Meet the village children and watch the women of the village as they make local curios for purchase and as they prepare the eening meal. In the afternoon and evening enjoy the activities of the village. The night will be spent in a hammock inside one of the village's huts with primitive facilities.
Overnight at Kamayura Indian Village (B, L, D)

Day 8| Fazenda Tanguro - Suià River
After breakfast, fly half an hour westward to the Suiá Miçu destination. There will be a briefing upon landing and guests will enjoy lunch. This afternoon enjoy fishing on the Suia River. This spot offers excellent peacock bass fishing as well as extensive contact with transition forests and oxbow lakes.
The Suiá River is a tributary to the Xingu River and is famous for its great peacock bass fishing as well as for the prehistori looking fish called the -traíra.- Forest trail hikes, oxbow lake canoe outings, day time river fishing, and late night cat fishing are the mainstay and offer exciting moments that will never be forgotten. This destination harbors one of our most tasty dishes, a regional favorite as well as a secret!
Overnight at Suià Micu Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 9| Suià River
West of Fazenda Esperança lies the charming Suiá camp. With extensive river frontage on the famous Suiá Miçu River, this locale is perfect for the fisherman. A short flight into the forest takes you over frontier lands that adjoin the third largest indigenous reserve in the world, the Xingu. Hike kilometers of trails. Float the banks of the Rio Suiá in search of wildlife or fish for giant redtailed catfish, feisty dogfish and giant piranha with razorsharp teeth, or tough peacock bass.
Overnight at Suià Micu Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 10| Suià River
Enjoy the activities to Suià Micu Lodge.
Overnight at Suià Micu Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 11| Suià River - Goiania - Pirenopolis
A charter flight will take you from the Suià River to Goiania. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Pirenopolis and accommodations at Hotel Pireneus.
Overnight at Hotel Pireneus (B, L, D)

Day 12| Pirenopolis - Goiana - Montreal
A road transfer will take you from hotel Pireneus to Goiania. The wake‐up schedule will be based upon flight departure times from Goiania today. The light aircraft flight to Goiania is about three hours and includes a fuel stop. Guests are escorted to the ticket counter at Goiania and assisted with check‐in. (B)

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About John Carter - Can one man save the rainforest?

John is a rancher and explorer, but he is also a conservationist. John has worked tirelessly to encourage the ranching community to abide by existing laws that benefit conservation. John's personal ranch, Fazenda Esperança, is documented to have the highest concentration of wildlife (including jaguar and other cats) of any Amazon property. John has also worked with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to develop opportunities for guests to witness and participate in the culture of the local Indian tribes.

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.