RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Arrive: 0800 Wednesday, November 20 Onboard: 1800 Friday, November 22 Brief Overview: Rio de Janeiro is not called the Magnificent City for nothing. The juxtaposition of dense city and tropical rainforest leaves the imagination with endless inspirations. You can find yourself in the middle of a bustling city street one minute and the next hiking up to an astounding overlook through the Tijuca Atlantic Forest. See Rio from a bird’s eye with a ride in a cable car up to Sugar Loaf Mountain and be sure to feel the benevolence of the Corcovado as it towers over the city. If you are a nature lover spend the day exploring caves, waterfalls, and beaches without having to venture too far from the city. This will leave you plenty of time to experience the nightlife of Rio, which is world renowned! Let the rhythm of the Samba move you right out of your seat and get caught up in the vibes of the music. Discover the passion of the people and hear how certain communities have overcome intense poverty with their entrepreneurial spirit. Lend a hand as you learn from them the ways they see fit to transform their communities. Out of town: Relax in the coastal towns of Paraty and Ilha Grande and remember that life is a beach, depending on how you swing things! The crystalline blue green waters will soothe your soul and remind you of the importance of simplicity. Visit the Amazon: Travel to Manaus, and embark on a riverboat expedition along the Amazon River. Visit the “Meeting of the Waters,” where the black water of the Negro River meets the brown water of the Solimões River, forming the Amazon or stay in a jungle lodge to explore the fascinating Amazonia environments. Suggested short-cuts to simple planning: The following trips are grouped according to interest categories. Art and Architecture: Day 2: RIO 108-203 Plataforma Show with Dinner Day 3: RIO 112-301 The Enterprises of Carnival Cultural highlights: Day 2: RIO 104-201 Corcovado Tour Day 2: RIO 106-201 Santa Marta Community Day 3: RIO 111-301 Inside the Vale Encantado Community
Nightlife: Day 2: RIO 109-203 Dance into the Night Nature & the Outdoors: Day 1: RIO 301-101 Paraty: Colonial Treasures, Rainforest, & Beaches Day 2: RIO 107-201 Prainha Beach Day Day 2: RIO 401-201 Amazon Riverboat Experience Day 3: RIO 110-301 Wild Beaches Hike Day 3: RIO 402-301 Juma Jungle Lodge
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Day 1: Wednesday, November 20 IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day. Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course: SEMS 3500-106 International Finance with Professor Castaldi SEMS 2500-503
Cross-Cultural Psychology [Group 1] with Professor Huppin
EVSC 2559-101
Geohazards and Natural Disasters with Professor Davies-Vollum
MUSI 2070-101
Popular Music in world Cultures with Professor Strand
SEMS 3500-504
International Marketing (section 2) with Professor Wamwara-Mbugua
RIO 900-101
ALL AROUND RIO SHUTTLE BUS
Full Day
With a lot of independence and a little bit of help, you will have one fullday to explore some of Rio’s main attractions. A private bus will depart every hour from the pier (except noon) toward Rio’s most coveted attractions: Corcovado, Botanical Garden, Ipanema Beach, Copacabana Beach, Sugar Loaf, and Cinelandia Square. A guide at each spot will serve as your meeting point and as an information center. He will hand you a map and list of all the interesting points of that stop, give you tips on shops and restaurants nearby, and will also keep you updated of the buses’ arrival / departure times, so you won’t have to stand there wondering if the bus has already passed. Meals are on your own. This is the best way for you to save time and see the most of this incredible city.
Hop-On-HopOff Stations Pier Mauá Corcovado Botanical Garden Ipanema Copacabana Sugar Loaf Cinelândia Pier Mauá Corcovado Botanical Garden Ipanema Copacabana Sugar Loaf Cinelândia Pier Mauá Corcovado Botanical Garden Ipanema Copacabana Sugar Loaf Cinelândia Pier Mauá
BUS A Arrive Depart 08:00 08:25 08:35 08:45 08:55 09:10 09:20 09:30 09:40 09:55 10:05 10:25 10:35 10:45 11:00 11:25 11:35 11:45 11:55 12:10 12:20 12:30 12:40 12:55 13:05 13:25 13:35 13:45 15:00 15:25 15:35 15:45 15:55 16:10 16:20 16:30 16:40 16:55 17:05 17:25 17:35 17:45
BUS B Arrive Depart 09:00 09:25 09:35 09:45 09:55 10:10 10:20 10:30 10:40 10:55 11:05 11:25 11:35 11:45 13:00 13:25 13:35 13:45 13:55 14:10 14:20 14:30 14:40 14:55 15:05 15:25 15:35 15:45 16:00 16:25 16:35 16:45 16:55 17:10 17:20 17:30 17:40 17:55 18:05 18:25 18:35 18:45
BUS C Arrive Depart 10:00 10:25 10:35 10:45 10:55 11:10 11:20 11:30 11:40 11:55 12:05 12:25 12:35 12:45 14:00 14:25 14:35 14:45 14:55 15:10 15:20 15:30 15:40 15:55 16:05 16:25 16:35 16:45 17:00 17:25 17:35 17:45 17:55 18:10 18:20 18:30 18:40 18:55 19:05 19:25 19:35 19:45
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$39.00
$39.00
Child TIME
$39.00
$39.00
Depart
Date
Time
November 20
0800
Return November 20 1945 HIGHLIGHTS Corcovado Cogwheel and Christ the Redeemer Statue Botanical Garden Ipanema Beach Copacabana Beach Sugar Loaf Cable Car Cinelandia Square and Downtown Rio MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 90 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 245
Please note: Shuttle tickets must be purchased by November 4, 2013. You may also purchase ADD-ON advance tickets for Corcovado and Sugar Loaf. See Field Programs RIO 901-101 and RIO 902-101.
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RIO 901-101
CORCOVADO TICKET- 09:00 – ADD-ON
At the Corcovado stop, take a ride through the lush forest of the Tijuca STANDARD PRICE Early Booking National Park until you reach one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Christ Adult $30 $30 the Redeemer Statue. Set over one of highest points in the city, the view will Child $30 $30 simply amaze you. The charm of the TIME Cosme Velho and Laranjeiras Date Time neighborhoods, with its centennial Depart November 20 0900 homes and churches, is definitely Return November 20 worth some walking around to HIGHLIGHTS discover local cafes and restaurants Corcovado Cogwheel and Christ the with very few tourists. Redeemer Statue Corcovado tickets are issued with a pre-determined time to board the MINIMUM REGISTRATION: cogwheel. They are limited to 345 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: passengers per hour, so tickets run out really fast. Very often, tickets sold in the morning can only be used in the afternoon. To avoid crowds gathering at the Corcovado Train Station, they stopped onsite ticket selling. Tickets are sold online, at lottery shops, and post offices. Pre-purchase your ticket to avoid lines or missing out on this incredible attraction. Lottery shops and post offices will be closed this day, as it will be a municipal holiday. Please Note: You will arrive at the Corcovado using the Hop-On-Hop-Off shuttle. It is your responsibility to arrive at the Corcovado at least 30 minutes in advance of your ticket time. Please refer to the Hop-On-Hop-Off schedule (listed under RIO 900-101) to determine from where and when you will depart.
RIO 901-102
CORCOVADO TICKET- 11:00 – ADD-ON
At the Corcovado stop, take a ride through the lush forest of the Tijuca STANDARD PRICE Early Booking National Park until you reach one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Christ Adult $30 $30 the Redeemer Statue. Set over one of highest points in the city, the view will Child $30 $30 simply amaze you. The charm of the TIME Cosme Velho and Laranjeiras Date Time neighborhoods, with its centennial Depart November 20 1100 homes and churches, is definitely Return November 20 worth some walking around to HIGHLIGHTS discover local cafes and restaurants Corcovado Cogwheel and Christ the with very few tourists. Redeemer Statue Corcovado tickets are issued with a pre-determined time to board the MINIMUM REGISTRATION: cogwheel. They are limited to 345 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: passengers per hour, so tickets run out really fast. Very often, tickets sold in the morning can only be used in the afternoon. To avoid crowds gathering at the Corcovado Train Station, they stopped onsite ticket selling. Tickets are sold online, at lottery shops, and post offices. Pre-purchase your ticket to avoid lines or missing out on this incredible attraction. Lottery shops and post offices will be closed this day, as it will be a municipal holiday. Please Note: You will arrive at the Corcovado using the Hop-On-Hop-Off shuttle. It is your responsibility to arrive at the Corcovado at least 30 minutes in advance of your ticket time. Please refer to the Hop-On-Hop-Off schedule (listed under RIO 900-101) to determine from where and when you will depart.
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RIO 901-103
CORCOVADO TICKET- 15:00 ADD-ON
At the Corcovado stop, take a ride through the lush forest of the Tijuca STANDARD PRICE Early Booking National Park until you reach one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Christ Adult $30 $30 the Redeemer Statue. Set over one of highest points in the city, the view will Child $30 $30 simply amaze you. The charm of the TIME Cosme Velho and Laranjeiras Date Time neighborhoods, with its centennial Depart November 20 1500 homes and churches, is definitely Return November 20 worth some walking around to HIGHLIGHTS discover local cafes and restaurants Corcovado Cogwheel and Christ the with very few tourists. Redeemer Statue Corcovado tickets are issued with a pre-determined time to board the MINIMUM REGISTRATION: cogwheel. They are limited to 345 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: passengers per hour, so tickets run out really fast. Very often, tickets sold in the morning can only be used in the afternoon. To avoid crowds gathering at the Corcovado Train Station, they stopped onsite ticket selling. Tickets are sold online, at lottery shops, and post offices. Pre-purchase your ticket to avoid lines or missing out on this incredible attraction. Lottery shops and post offices will be closed this day, as it will be a municipal holiday. Please Note: You will arrive at the Corcovado using the Hop-On-Hop-Off shuttle. It is your responsibility to arrive at the Corcovado at least 30 minutes in advance of your ticket time. Please refer to the Hop-On-Hop-Off schedule (listed under RIO 900-101) to determine from where and when you will depart.
RIO 902-101
SUGAR LOAF TICKET ADD-ON STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Sugar Loaf, with its privileged location at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, has Adult $39 $39 marveled travelers since the discovery of Rio. The cable car ride was one of the Child $39 $39 city’s first tourist attractions, more than 100 years ago. Around it, the quaint TIME neighborhood of Urca feels like a small town inside this big metropolis. A walk Date Time along the Claudio Coutinho Depart November 20 tracks will unveil unexpected Return November 20 panoramas of this massive rock. HIGHLIGHTS Your Sugar Loaf ticket may be Sugar Loaf Cable Car used at any time during the day from 0800 to 1905. Please note, MINIMUM REGISTRATION: MAXIMUM CAPACITY: lines may be long as November th 20 is a holiday in Rio. You will arrive at Sugar Loaf using the Hop-On-Hop-Off shuttle. Please refer to the HopOn-Hop-Off schedule (listed under RIO 900-101) to determine from where you will depart from and when you will arrive at Sugar Loaf.
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RIO 301-101
PARATY: COLONIAL TREASURES, RAIN FOREST & BEACHES
Originally settled by the Portuguese in the 1660, Paraty has maintained its colonial feel with its original architecture and a virtually unchanged culture. The city served as an exportation site for gold sent to Portugal. Paraty possesses exquisite churches, cobblestone streets, delicious restaurants, and does not allow cars within the historic section of the city, all adding to the charm and allure of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors to the area have the opportunity to enjoy the various cultural and musical festivals typical of the city, the vast and interesting colonial history, as well as the nearby beaches and forests.
3 Days/2 Nights
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$475
$452
Child TIME
$238
$226
Depart
Date
Time
November 20
0800
Return November 22 1800 HIGHLIGHTS • Paraty Bike Tour • Schooner Cruise • Jeep Tour to Waterfall and Cachaça Distillery MAXIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 MINIMUM CAPACITY: 40
Upon arrival in Paraty, spend the afternoon exploring your new surroundings by bike. Check into the hotel and find dinner on your own. On your second day in Paraty embark on a schooner and set sail for several of the most beautiful beaches and islands in the bay of Paraty, all surrounded by dense rainforest. The schooner will make 3 stops for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling. Although the exact locations tend to vary with each tour, depending on weather conditions and to avoid the crowds. You will have the rest of the day on your own to enjoy Paraty. Lunch will be served on board the boat. On your third day in Paraty, embark on a Jeep tour to Waterfall and Cachaça Distillery. The jeep takes you inside of the National Park of Serra da Bocaina. Visit the wonderful waterfalls (Poço da Lage Poço das Andorinhas and Villa Verde) where you will have time to swim. Visit the old distillery of Cachaça, to see the way of making this typical Brazilian drink, famous for the artesian production with the best quality in Brazil. Lunch will be on your own at Villa Verde restaurant located on the banks of the river Perequê Açu. In the afternoon we will return to Rio and the ship.
Itinerary: Day 1: Day 2: (B, L) Day 3: (B) Transfer to Paraty Breakfast at hotel Breakfast at hotel (approximately 3.5 hours) Embark on Schooner cruise. Jeep Tour Lunch will be served on the Lunch on your own Lunch on own boat. Transfer to Pousada for Bike Transfer by bus back to Rio Tour Dinner on your own Dinner & evening on your own
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RIO 302-101
ILHA GRANDE – RIO’S ECO TROPICAL ISLAND
Ilha Grande, the largest island in the bay of Angra dos Reis, includes over one hundred beaches and is a large attraction in Costa Verde. With over 187 square kilometers of beauty, including beaches, waterfalls, and mountains, it is only a one-hour boat ride from Angra dos Reis or Mangaratiba. Ilha Grande maintains its fishing village atmosphere mainly due to access only by boat and the transformation of the region into a State Park and Biological Reserve.
3 Days/2 Nights STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$409
$390
Child
$205
$195
TIME Date
Time
Depart
November 20
0800
Return
November 22
1300
HIGHLIGHTS
The crystal clear waters are home to rich marine life, and the hiking trails are in Ilha Grande Beaches Atlantic Rainforest the middle of an Atlantic forest leading to creeks, rivers, and waterfalls. The charming center of the island, Village of Abraham, guarantees a rustic MAXIMUM REGISTRATION: 10 atmosphere with informal bars and restaurants. Leaving from the Village of MINUMUM CAPACITY: 40 Abraham, the open paths of the forest lead to unexplored beaches and coves. Upon arrival in Abraão Village on Ilha Grande, your guide will take you to your hotel while showing you the main points of interest in the village. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at your leisure. After breakfast on your second day on Ilha Grande, take a regular taxi boat to the Pouso Beach; followed by a hike to the famous Lopes Mendes Beach, crossing pristine native forests, and arriving in some of the most beautiful sceneries of the island. You will have time to relax on the sand and enjoy the sea. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the historical sites of the island, and visit “Praia Preta” and the natural pool of the aqueduct. Enjoy a morning of leisure after breakfast on your final day on Ilha Grande. In the afternoon, transfer to the pier to take the bus back to Rio.
Itinerary: Day 1: Transfer to Angra dos Reis (approx.. 3 hours) Transfer by ferry to Abraão Village (approx.. 1.5 hours) Afternoon and evening on own.
Day 2: (B) Breakfast at hotel Tour of Lopes Mendes Beach Visit “Praia Preta” Lunch & dinner on your own
Day 3: (B) Breakfast at hotel Morning at leisure Transfer back to pier to take bus back to Rio
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RIO 201-101
COFFEE FARM TOUR
2 Days/1 Night
Travel by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Barra do Piraí and the Ponte Alta Farm, a typical example of a 19th century coffee estate that has survived the passage of time. Built by the Manbucab, a Baron in 1815, the farm had a main house, slave quarters, mill, and chapel all surrounding the patio where coffee was spread to dry under the sun. This historical tour will teach you why the farms in this region lost their prominence to the ones in São Paulo. In the evening enjoy a musical treat, a special sarau (serenade) performed by a group dressed in 1950’s clothes, singing tunes from the golden age of radio!
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$290
$276
Child TIME
$145
$138
Depart
Date
Time
November 20
0800
Return November 21 1630 HIGHLIGHTS • Colonial Coffee Farm • Sarau (serenade) • Vassouras rural town • Casa da Hera Museum MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10 MAMXIMUM CAPACITY: 40
On the second day, you will have free time to explore the farm, ride horses, or enjoy the pool. Just before lunch you will head to Vassouras, the town that was the social and political center of the region. Still an emblematic example of rural Brazil, Vassouras has kept many colonial homes and churches from its heyday and is now an important university center for agronomy. The tour will include a stop at Casa da Hera, a museum that recreates, with original furniture, the lifestyle of the Coffee Barons. You will have free time for lunch on your own, before the transfer back to Rio.
Itinerary: Day 1: (L, D) Transfer to Ponte Alta Farm (approx. 2 hours) Historical Tour Lunch provided Dinner provided Sarau (serenade)
RIO 101-101
Day 2: (B) Breakfast at hotel Transfer to Vassouras Free time for lunch on own City tour Transfer back to Rio
SANTA TERESA & TIJUCA FOREST JEEP TOUR
Feel the wind in your hair as you ride through the Tijuca Atlantic Forest - the largest urban forest in the world, in open air jeeps. We will make stops at the Chinese Vista with magnificent views of Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, Guanabara Bay, and Sugar Loaf. During the tour, guests often spot tropical animals such as monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds. On the way back you will stop at Pepino Beach to watch the hang gliders fly down from the nearby mountain. Proceed to Santa Teresa, a neighborhood that maintained the charm of old Rio, with late 19th century homes, many turned into art studios and restaurants serving Brazilian flavors.
Half-day (4 hours) STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$105
$100
Child TIME
$52
$50
Depart
Date
Time
November 20
0900
Return November 20 1300 HIGHLIGHTS Tijuca National Forest Santa Teresa MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 40
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RIO 102-301
RIO AT NIGHT BY BIKE
3 hours
Depart the ship on bicycles and discover a Rio that shines at night. Witness how STANDARD PRICE Early Booking the city is even more stunning when churches, monuments, landmark buildings, Adult $101.00 $97.00 and parks light up, making them even more dramatic. Learn curious and Child $51.00 $48.00 historical facts of this city, while you pedal toward Lapa. You will pass by the TIME impressive Candelaria Church, Banco do Brasil Cultural Center, Praça XV and the Date Time Imperial Palace, Rio Branco Avenue, marvel at the Municipal Theater, Museum of Depart November 20 2000 Fine Arts and National Library, continue to the Cathedral and finally arrive in Return November 20 2300 Lapa. A jeep will be HIGHLIGHTS following the group for Candelaria Church support. This is a one-way Praça XV bicycle tour, so you can Cinelandia enjoy your night out Lapa afterwards without having MINIMUM REGISTRATION:10 to worry about pedaling MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 40 back (or you can return to the ship on the jeep). For those staying in Lapa, you must return to the ship by taxi. For those continuing back to the ship, the return route will include Tiradentes Square, royal Portuguese Literature Cabinet, St. Francis Square, Uruguaiana Street, and end back at Mauá Square.
RIO 103-103
SOCCER-BRASIL’S PASSION You might not be in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, but you will understand why Brazil was chosen to be its host! Feel the exhilaration of watching a live soccer match in a Brazilian Stadium, participate in the excitement, and understand why this is the most loved game in the country.
3 hours STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$103.00
$98.00
Child TIME
$52.00
$59.00
Date
Time
November 20
2000
Return November 20 HIGHLIGHTS
2330
Depart
Brazilian Soccer Match MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 30
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Day 2: Thursday, November 21 IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day. Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course: SEMS 2500-504 Cross-Cultural Psychology [Group 2] with Professor Huppin
RIO 104-201
CORCOVADO TOUR
Half-day (4 hours)
Iconic Rio – don’t miss your visit to the Christ Statue, recently elected one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World. The statue sits 2,300 feet above sea level, atop Corcovado Hill. You will start your way up on a small train that climbs the beautiful mountainside. Upon reaching the top, visitors will admire a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is known as the “Marvelous City!” On the way back to the ship we will drive along Rio’s famous beaches.
RIO 105-201
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$61.00
$58.00
Child TIME
$30.00
$29.00
Date
Time
November 21
0800
Return November 21 HIGHLIGHTS
1200
Depart
Corcovado and train ride Scenic drive by beaches MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 40
TIJUCA RAINFOREST: HIKE & FALLS
This tour goes through one of the largest urban forests of the world, revealing the history and lush of the Tijuca National Park, the rainforest located in the heart of Rio. Amazing viewpoints, waterfalls and a hike on an easy trail that takes the group to one of the most stunning summits of Rio with a 1 hour walk. From the top of Pedra Bonita and through a unique angle we see the famous and majestic Pedra da Gavea, the highest (2,769 ft) monolith in the world. Get to know the history, the fauna, and the flora of the Tijuca Rainforest visiting three different sections of the park and see Rio from unique angles uncommon to the traditional tours.
Half-day (7 hours) STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$88.00
$84.00
Child
$44.00
$42.00
TIME Date
Time
November 21
0800
Return November 21 HIGHLIGHTS
1500
Depart
Highest waterfall of the Tijuca Rainforest 2 hour hike to one of the most stunning views of Rio, Pedra Bonita Peak (2274ft) Box lunch from the ship MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 5 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 45
Note: This is a 3.5km (2.2mi) / 2h hike (roundtrip) up and down hike (elevation gain 203m/667ft). Bring small backpack, 2 liters of water, sunscreen, bug spray, and sturdy walking shoes.
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RIO 106-201
SANTA MARTA COMMUNITY: “FIRST PACIFIED FAVELA” OF RIO Santa Marta's stunning location offers visitors a privileged view of the city. After our walk through the maze of narrow alleyways that cling to the steep hillside, we are rewarded by sweeping views of the Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and the surrounding neighborhoods.
The two-hour walking tour through the community is conducted by a guide who lives within Santa Marta. The setting of many video clips and international movies, Santa Marta offers plenty of attractions. Visitors will ride the tram to the top of Santa Marta, see the Michael Jackson statue, visit several social projects, and experience the daily routine of the six thousand residents.
Half-day (5 hours)
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$117.00
$112.00
Child TIME
$59.00
$56.00
Date
Time
November 21
0900
Return November 21 HIGHLIGHTS
1400
Depart
Santa Marta Community Breathtaking Views from Rio de Janeiro Lunch in the Community
MINIMUM REGISTRATION:20 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 27
This tour allows visitors to experience the reality of life and contribute to improving the quality of life of the local community, by creating opportunities for sustainable employment. Enjoy a “very Brazilian food” lunch made by a local resident.
Become a member of the Global Grins Delivery Squad by delivering toothbrushes and spreading the word about the link between good oral hygiene and disease prevention. More information about Global Grins can be found at www.globalgrins.org.
RIO 107-201
Prainha Beach
Half-day (5 hours)
Prainha is a pristine heaven in the STANDARD PRICE Early Booking outskirts of Rio. This beach is so Adult $57.00 $54.00 unique that it was awarded the Blue Child $28.00 $27.00 Flag, a designation from the TIME Foundation for Environmental Date Time Education, for beaches that support Depart November 21 0700 sustainable development through Return November 21 1500 strict criteria for water quality, HIGHLIGHTS environmental education, and Visit Prainha environmental management and Opportunity to help the conservation safety. You will have the choice to project work with Instituto E on picking up trash from the sand and learn what they are doing to keep this paradise clean or to spend your day relaxing in the sun. MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 80 You also have the choice to enroll in some other unique activities, for an added cost. Start your day at Macumba Beach for surf lessons. If you are more adventurous, you can participate on a moderate hike to a secluded wild beach accessible only by foot, and go snorkeling at Perigoso Beach. Please Note: Lunch can be purchased out-of-pocket at food kiosks at the beach.
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RIO 107-901
Prainha Beach –Snorkel Add-on Activity Spend your morning snorkeling at Perigoso Beach. Snorkeling gear will be provided to you. Midday, the bus will transfer you back to Prainha for the afternoon.
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$66.00
$63.00
Child TIME
$33.00
$32.00
Date
Time
November 21
Approx. 0830
Return November 21 HIGHLIGHTS
Approx. 1200
Depart
Visit Prainha Snorkeling MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 20
RIO 107-902
Prainha Beach –Surfing Add-on Activity
Start your morning Macumba Beach for surf lessons. Surfboards will be provided. Following the lesson, you will be transferred to Prainha for a day at the beach.
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$110.00
$105.00
Child TIME
$55.00
$52.00
Depart
Date
Time
November 21
Approx. 0800
Return November 21 Approx. 0915 HIGHLIGHTS Visit Prainha Surf lessons MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 4 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 10
RIO 109-203
DANCE INTO THE NIGHT
Your tour starts at Centro Cultural Carioca where you will begin your journey through Brazilian music and dance. This one hour lesson will introduce you to the two forms of samba: the one you see during Carnival, which is danced on your own; and, samba de gafieira, a slower, more romantic tune, which is danced in pairs. You will also learn a few steps of Forró, typical of the Northeast and the countryside.
Evening STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$97.00
$93.00
Child TIME
$ 49.00
$46.00
Date
Time
November 21
1900
Return November 21 HIGHLIGHTS
2230
Depart
Brazilian Music Dance Lesson Traditional Gafieira Estudantina Lapa Nightlife MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 30
After you have these moves down – or have at least tried – it will be just in time for the opening of the Centro Cultural Carioca where you will have the chance to practice to live music, while sharing the dance floor with other Brazilians. This is a special night dedicated to Charme, a rhythm inspired in the Soul, Funk, and R&B of the 80’s and 90’s. This is a perfect opportunity to meet Cariocas – Rio’s natives – and let them teach you how to dance Charme. After the established time for dancing, students may choose to return to the ship by bus, or take a taxi back at your own expense later in the evening.
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RIO 108-203
PLATAFORMA SAMBA AND DANCE SHOW
For those looking for a classic “big show”, this samba spectacular with singers and dancers, wearing elaborate costumes, and presenting Brazil’s rich folkloric traditions, is sure to please. From the samba in Rio, to the African influences and culture of Bahia, to Amazonian traditions and Gaucho moves, the pulsating spectrum of Brazilian song and dance is presented in this evening show with dinner.
RIO 401-201
Half-day (4 hours) STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$155.00
$148.00
Child TIME
$78.00
$74.00
Date
Time
November 21
2000
Return November 21 HIGHLIGHTS
2300
Depart
Folkloric Brazilian music and Dance Dinner MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 40
AMAZON RIVERBOAT EXPERIENCE: GROUP A (combined w/group B)
From Rio de Janeiro, you fly overnight to Manaus. At the pier, board your home for the next three days, a regional riverboat. Your guides will distribute hammocks and prepare you for your adventure in the Amazon as you motor towards the Meeting of the Waters, where the black water of the Negro River meets the brown water of the Solimões River to form the Amazon River. Next you will enter the region of Lake January to view the giant water lilies. Return to the boat and travel to the Jacareubal area for your overnight stay. Be lulled to sleep listening to the sounds of the Amazon in hammocks with mosquito netting.
3 Days/2 Nights
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult Child TIME
$1,198.00 $599.00
$1,257.00 $629.00
Date Time Depart Nov 21 2000 Return Nov 25 1530 HIGHLIGHTS Pirhana Fishing Luaua Dinner Acajatuba Village Swimming with dolphins Boating on the Rio Negro MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 55
Have breakfast while traveling along the Negro River. Take a jungle walk with an educational guide who will teach you about the Arara rainforest. Take some time off for a swim at a local beach, followed by traveling to the Acajatuba Lake. Next visit the Acajatuba Village, a small riverside community of 200 people that is a favorite spot for many SAS participants and a soon-to-be favorite for you. Tour Acajatuba and compete in a soccer game between students and community members. The night comes to a close at alligator beach, where we will have a barbecue feast. Our last day will begin with breakfast and piranha fishing in the flooded forest. Afterwards, enjoy a jungle walk in the surrounding rainforest. Your local guide will point out the unique flora and fauna of the Rio Negro as you walk in the jungle. Learn how villagers interact with their environment in a positive and sustainable way. Take a break to swim in the river before lunch. We will then have some free time before making our way back to Manaus. Please Note: This program is strenuous, involving night flights (in order to maximize time on the river) and is designed for participants who want to enjoy the ruggedness of the Amazon. Please note: Accommodations on board are hammocks. Please bring a towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, long and short pants, hat, hiking boots, canteen, insect repellent (cream not aerosol) and rain gear. Sleeping bags are not necessary. You can choose to purchase you hammock at the conclusion of the trip (approximately $25 USD payable on site). The packages include all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and two bottles of water/person per day. Soft drinks not included but are available for purchase.
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AMAZON RIVERBOAT EXPERIENCE: GROUP A (combined w/group B)
3 Days/2 Nights
Itinerary:
Day 1- Travel Day • Transfer to airport at 2000 Day 2 (B, L,D) • NIGHT flight to Manaus, arriving at 00:50 • Embark on a regional boat down the Amazon River with time to sleep •Breakfast on board • Visit the “Meeting of the Waters” • Enter the Lake January region and visit the water lilies • Go alligator-spotting in a canoe • Share dinner on the boat • Arrive in Jacareubal for overnight on the boat
Day 3 (B,L) • Breakfast • Swimming with dolphins • River swim • Piranha fishing in the flooded forest • Lunch • Dinner on board • Return to Manaus
Day 4 (B,L,D) • Breakfast and travel along Negro River •Jungle walk in Arara forest with educational guide • Beach swim • Depart for Lake Acajatuba and the Acajatuba village (lunch on board) • Soccer game with local community • Go to alligator beach for barbecue feast Day 5- Travel Day • Transfer to airport at 2400 • EARLY morning flight to Salvador with connnection
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Day 3: Friday, November 22
RIO 401-301
AMAZON RIVERBOAT EXPERIENCE: GROUP B
From Rio de Janeiro, you fly to Manaus. At the pier, board your home for the next three days, a regional riverboat. Your guides will distribute hammocks and prepare you for your adventure in the Amazon as you motor towards the Meeting of the Waters, where the black water of the Negro River meets the brown water of the Solimões River to form the Amazon River. Next you will enter the region of Lake January to view the giant water lilies. Return to the boat and travel to the Jacareubal area for your overnight stay. Be lulled to sleep listening to the sounds of the Amazon in hammocks with mosquito netting.
4 Days/3 Nights STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult Child TIME
$1,198.00 $599.00
$1,257.00 $629.00
Date Time Depart Nov 22 1000 Return Nov 26 0200 HIGHLIGHTS Pirhana Fishing Luaua Dinner Acajatuba Village Swimming with dolphins Boating on the Rio Negro MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 60
Have breakfast while traveling along the Negro River. Take a jungle walk with an educational guide who will teach you about the Arara Rainforest. Take some time off for a swim at a local beach, followed by traveling to the Acajatuba Lake. Next, visit the Acajatuba Village, a small riverside community of 200 people that is a favorite spot for many SAS participants and a soonto-be favorite for you. Tour Acajatuba and compete in a soccer game between students and community members. The night comes to a close at alligator beach, where we will have a barbecue feast. Our last day will begin with breakfast and piranha fishing in the flooded forest. Afterwards, enjoy a jungle walk in the surrounding rainforest. Your local guide will point out the unique flora and fauna of the Rio Negro as you walk in the jungle. Learn how villagers interact with their environment in a positive and sustainable way. Take a break to swim in the river before lunch. We will then have some free time before making our way back to Manaus. Please Note: This program is strenuous; involving night flights (in order to maximize time at the river) and is designed for participants who want to enjoy the ruggedness of the Amazon. Please note: Accommodations on board are hammocks. Please bring a towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, long and short pants, hat, hiking boots, canteen, insect repellent (cream not aerosol) and rain gear. Sleeping bags are not necessary. You can choose to purchase you hammock at the conclusion of the trip (approximately $25 USD payable on site). The packages include all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and two bottles of water/person per day. Soft drinks not included but are available for purchase.
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AMAZON RIVERBOAT EXPERIENCE: GROUP B
4 Days/3 Nights
Itinerary Day 1 (L,D) • Fly to Manaus • Embark on a regional boat down the Amazon River • Visit the “Meeting of the Waters” • Enter the Lake January region and visit the water lilies • Go piranha fishing and alligator-spotting in a canoe • Share dinner on the boat • Arrive in Jacareubal for overnight on the boat Day 3 (B,L) • Breakfast • Piranha fishing and jungle walk • Lunch • Beach swim • Lunch • Visit village and participate in soccer game • Dinner and overnight on board boat
Day 2 (B,L,D) • Breakfast and travel along Negro River •Jungle walk in Arara forest with educational guide • Beach swim • Depart for Lake Acajatuba and the Acajatuba village (lunch on board) • Visit village, school, and local community • Go to alligator beach for barbecue feast • Overnight on the boat Day 4 (B,L) • Breakfast • Swimming with dolphins • Lunch • Transfer to airport • Fly to Salvador Day 5- Travel •Arrive in Salvador at 0048 •Transfer back to ship, arriving at 0200
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JUMA JUNGLE LODGE
4 Days/3 Night STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$1,129.00
Child TIME
$1,185.0 0 $593.00
$565.00
Date
Time
Nov 22
0330
Return Nov 25 HIGHLIGHTS
2130
Depart
The Juma Amazon Lodge is a small and comfortable rustic hotel designed to be Overnight stay at the jungle lodge totally integrated to the Amazon Jungle. Located three hours away from Manaus by Meeting of the Waters boat, the journey to the lodge is a spectacular tour in and of itself. You will pass Unique Amazon Experiences through wide rivers and deep jungles en route to Juma’s remote location, see the MINIMUM REGISTRATION: meeting of the waters (the spot where the muddy waters of the Solimoes River and MAXIMUM CAPACITY: the black waters of the Negro River run side by side, without mixing, to form the great Amazonas River), and perhaps spot some pink dolphins accompanying you on your trip. The lodge is built on stilts over a remote and untouched jungle lake. As a guest, you will participate in a variety of activities all designed to help you explore, appreciate, and learn about this unique place – canoeing, alligator-spotting, piranha fishing, jungle picnics, sunrise excursions, presentations by local inhabitants, and more. Truly, a trip to the Juma Lodge is an Amazon experience at its best. Please Note; Accommodations are triple occupancy *All meals are included; drinks are at your own expense. As space is limited, guests are limited to 10 kg of luggage/person. Day 1 (L,D) • EARLY morning Flight to Manaus Depart for lodge via speedboat and coach with box lunch along the way • Arrive at lodge and enjoy a welcome drink made with exotic fruits • Dinner with regional and international cuisine • Night canoe ride to see wildlife, including alligators, frogs, and birds
Day 2 (B,L,D) • Sunrise river excursion followed by breakfast • Jungle hike • Lunch at accommodation • Travel in a paddle canoe and fish for piranhas • Dinner with regional & international cuisine followed by lecture
Day 3 (B,L) • Canoeing • Picnic in the jungle • Visit with local people • Dinner
Day 4 (B, L) • After breakfast, return to Manaus • Box lunch provided along the way • LATE evening Flight to Salvador
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JUMA JUNGLE: OPTIONAL NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE
As a special component to the Juma Jungle trip, you can choose to spend one night out in the jungle with a local expert. You will sleep in a hammock listening to the sounds of the forest around you.
1 Night STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$30.00
$30.00
Child TIME
$30.00
$30.00
Date
Time
Depart Return HIGHLIGHTS Overnight stay in the jungle with a local expert MINIMUM REGISTRATION: MAXIMUM CAPACITY:
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AMAZON RIVERBOAT EXPEDITION EXPRESS
At the pier, board your home for the next two days, a regional riverboat. Your guides will distribute hammocks and prepare you for your adventure in the Amazon as you motor towards the Meeting of the Waters, where the black water of the Negro River meets the brown water of the Solimões River, forming the Amazon River. Next you will enter the region of Lake January to view the giant water lilies. Return to the boat and travel to Acajatuba Lake. Return to the riverboat and travel to the Dolphin Sanctuary. Once at the sanctuary, swim and interact with the colorful Amazon pink dolphin (Boto Cor da Rosa). Return to the boat for the evening and go alligator spotting. Be lulled to sleep in your hammock as you listen to the sounds of the Amazon.
2 Days/1 Night STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$944.00
$899.00
Child TIME
$472.00
$450.00
Depar tRetur
Date
Time
Nov 22
2100
Nov 25 0900 n HIGHLIGHTS Boating on the world famous Rio Negro Piranha fishing Swimming with dolphins MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 29 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 29
Start the next day off right with a sunrise canoe exploration. After breakfast onboard, visit Acajatuba Village, a small riverside community of 200 people that is a favorite spot for many SAS participants and a soon-to-be favorite for you. Tour Acajatuba and meet the local people. Afterwards, enjoy a jungle walk in the surrounding rainforest. Your local guide will point out the unique flora and fauna of the Rio Negro as you go. Learn how villagers interact with their environment in a positive and sustainable way. In the late afternoon, return to the boat and travel downriver to Manaus.
Please Note: This program is strenuous, involving night flights (in order to maximize time at the river) and is designed for participants who want to enjoy the ruggedness of the Amazon. Please note: Accommodations on board are hammocks. Please bring a towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, long and short pants, hat, hiking boots, canteen, insect repellent (cream not aerosol) and rain gear. Sleeping bags are not necessary. You can choose to purchase you hammock at the conclusion of the trip (approximately $25 USD payable on site). Itinerary Day 1- Travel • Depart ship for airport at 1900 • Flight departs for Manaus at 2238 Day 2 (B,L,D) • At 0050, arrive in Manaus and transfer to pier •Embark on a regional boat down the river • Overnight on board • Visit the “Meeting of the Waters,” breakfast on board • Go Piranha fishing, lunch on board • Go to Lake Acajatuba • Swimming with dolphins • Alligator spotting in canoe • Dinner and overnight on board
Day 3 (B,L,D) • Breakfast •Visit the Acajatuba Village and school • Jungle walk in Acajatuba forest with guide • Lunch on boat • Beach swimming • Arrive at Manaus port and Tropical Hotel, dinner • At 2200, transfer to airport Day 4- Travel • Flight departs for Salvador at 0100 • Arrive back at ship at 0900
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WILD BEACHES HIKE
Far away from the hustle and bustle of Copacabana, yet within the city limits, is an experience akin to visiting a deserted island. Start your three mile hike passing by luscious hillsides, until reaching the first beaches of Praia das Conchas and Praia do Perigoso. Then, continue to "Cabeça de Tartaruga," to appreciate the landscape of the beaches and Grumari Tijuca Plateau in the background. Finally, follow the trail towards Praia do Meio and Praia Funda, where you will have the opportunity to go swimming. On the way back, stop at Prainha sand beach.
Full-day STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$100.00
$95.00
Child TIME
$ 50.00
$48.00
Date
Time
November 22
0800
Return November 22 HIGHLIGHTS
1730
Depart
Secluded beaches only accessible by hiking Box lunch from the ship MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 5 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 45
for lunch time and relaxation on the white
Note: Participants should be in decent physical condition as this is a moderate hike with exposures and cliffs at summit. This is a 5km (3mi) / 4h hike (roundtrip) up and down hike (elevation gain 160m/525ft). Bring swimsuit, towel, 2-3 litres of water, snacks, sunscreen and sturdy hiking shoes.
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INSIDE THE VALE ENCANTADO COMMUNITY
This is a unique program that includes a visit to the Vale Encantado community, a small community of only 200 inhabitants. Begin with an hour's walk through the nature that surrounds the community and then enjoy a delicious lunch made with local ingredients. It is a perfect tour for those who want to learn the history of the community and their economic progress, and how they relate to the environment around them. The residents have been able to reinvent themselves over the years to keep pace with the changing economic times of Rio de Janeiro. These families have worked with the extraction of granite, with the planting of strawberries and flowers, and today invest in cookery and tourism to maintain the livelihood of their residents.
Half-day STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$129.00
$123.00
Child TIME
$65.00
$62.00
Date
Time
November 22
0900
Return November 22 HIGHLIGHTS
1430
Depart
Vale Encantado Community Traditional lunch MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 27
Become a member of the Global Grins Delivery Squad by delivering toothbrushes and spreading the word about the link between good oral hygiene and disease prevention. More information about Global Grins can be found at www.globalgrins.org.
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THE ENTERPRISE OF CARNIVAL WITH COSTUME WORKSHOP STANDARD PRICE
Half-day Early Booking
Were you aware that there are 90 samba schools in Rio with more than 100,000 Adult $85.00 $81.00 dancers? Carnival is the most exciting event of the year where thousands of Child $43.00 $41.00 people travel worldwide just to experience this electrifying atmosphere. TIME Rio’s Carnival derives from pagan celebrations of Ancient Greece, which Date Time continued through European Middle Ages, arriving in Brazil through the Depart November 22 1430 Portuguese colonization and enriched with rhythms that came with the African slaves. The highlight of this popular party in Rio is the parade of the “samba Return November 22 1755 schools” in the “Sambódromo” (a unique carnival stadium). The world of the HIGHLIGHTS “samba schools” of Rio remains hidden and mysterious to many, but here is your Samba School Warehouse chance to discover the secrets behind it. Sambadrome We invite you for a rare Costume Workshop Interaction with local children glimpse, to learn about Rio’s MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 15 Carnival, to experience the MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 40 magic of its creation, and the business that makes it possible. This tour will introduce you to the artistry and imagination involved in the making of Carnival. You will witness the construction and production process of more than 6,000 costumes and 15 floats. This experience includes: a visit to the Pimpolhos and Grande Rios warehouses, exhibitions about the history of Samba and the Carnival Parade, and a stop at the Sambadrome. You will participate in a costume workshop, assisted by children of the Pimpolhos Social Project to see how the costumes are made. You will be able to apply those same techniques to a t-shirt to take home.
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