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Zamba Brazil
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
21 days (Rio de Janeiro to Belem)
Highlights:
Samba non-stop in Rio and Salvador, Experience Brazilian hospitality in friendly Olinda, Sandboard in Natal
Trip Code:
GRB
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 16
Price:
USD $1910
*(plus local payment USD $450)
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Get off the beaten track and discover the best of Brazil. Natural beauty abounds - find a crystal-clear lake or stunning waterfall to take a dip in, explore amazing sand dunes - the beach is always calling. Visit towns, hang out with friendly locals and try traditional foods. And of course, at the end of each day, the party really begins - get down to the sounds of samba and dance the night away.
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meals included: No meals included
transport: 4WD, local buses, overnight coach, walking
accommodation: Basic hotels (17 nts), overnight coach (3 nts)
budget: Allow USD $450 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Wed
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Days 1-2 Rio de Janeiro
Few cities can compete with Rio's dramatic setting - from the long white beach of Copacabana, to the peak of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the open arms of Christ the Redeemer.
Days 3-5 Salvador
Marvel at the colourful streets of Salvador and see the living heart of the samba tradition. There is time to take an optional excursion to a sea turtle sanctuary, have a capoeira (fight-dance) lesson, witness a candombe dance ritual or take a boat out into the sparkling bay.
Days 6-7 Olinda
Discover Portugese and Dutch colonial influences in historic Recife and Olinda. Experience friendly Brazilian hospitality during a relaxing couple of days in these small towns.
Days 8-9 Natal
The vast expanses of sand dunes in the Rio Grande do Norte call for adventure - why not explore them by sandboarding or by whizzing around in a dune buggy?
Days 10-16 Rio Grande do Norte/ Ceara
Journey to the Terra da Luz, the Land of Light, so-called for the constant sunshine it enjoys. Travel through small beach towns and fishing villages in this seaside paradise. There is the option to take a cruise on a jangada, a traditional sailboat, or try windsurfing or kiteboarding for a faster pace.
Days 17-19 Piaui/ Maranhao
Explore the towns, sand dunes and crystal lakes of the remarkable Parnaiba Delta. Then travel to the attractive World Heritage Site of Sao Luis.
Days 20-21 Belem
The Amazon meets the Atlantic in wonderful Belem. Stroll through the traditional Ver-o-Peso market to watch locals trade their wares, and consider a visit to the hummingbird and butterfly park.
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