Río de Janeiro

Explore the defining iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro and then fly to Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina for an adventurous, up-close view of the thundering cascades and their surrounding natural beauty.

Aviso: This program requires an extensive amount of walking, at times over for approximately two miles (about 3.2 kilometres), over uneven, rocky, grassy, sandy, slippery, and/or natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach vehicle, and many steps at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back or neck problems, heart or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with a fear of heights, those who suffer from vertigo, guests with limited mobility or those who utilize a wheelchair.

Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

Día 1:

Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met and transferred to your hotel which is located along Copacabana Beach.

Check in time is at 3:00pm.

The remainder of the day at your leisure and meals are on your own.

DÍA 2:

Today you will see why Rio is considered one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the world. The key natural elements, the Tijuca rainforest, the Guanabara Bay and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, have shaped the development of the city and inspired the Carioca culture. Through this full-day tour with a local guide, you will better appreciate the natural beauty of Rio and the Cariocas.

Following breakfast begin by visiting the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the ‘new’ Seven Wonders of the World. From the top of Corcovado Mountain, the views are breathtaking. You will understand why the natural landscape of the city is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Afterwards, you will stop for lunch at the Brazilian barbeque restaurant Assador Rio or similar venue. The tour will then continue to the Urca district, where you will rise 396 meters (1,300 feet) to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car, while enjoying awe-inspiring views of the harbor below.

*Please note: Esta excursión incluye paseos a pie con caminatas cortas. Expect delays and long lines at the Corcovado Train Station. Please be advised that the mountain is frequently enshrouded by clouds, which may affect views of the city. It is highly recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes.

In the evening you will drive to the Santa Teresa district for dinner at the tropically designed Tereze Restaurant. Located in the Santa Teresa Hotel, this restaurant offers contemporary cuisine that presents the best of local gastronomy with a Latin American touch.

After dinner return to your hotel.

DÍA 3:

Following breakfast and check out, transfer to the airport for a flight to Iguazu. Excess luggage will be separated before departure.

Upon arrival in Iguazu, you will be met and transferred to the Belmond Das Cataratas Hotel. The hotel is located on the Brazilian side of the falls within Brazil’s Iguazu National Park. With its unrivaled location just a short stroll from the sensational waterfalls, you can enjoy exclusive access to the falls in the evening and at dawn when the park is closed to other visitors.

After lunch at the hotel, you will begin a walking tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu National Park by descending a trail down the canyon, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of more than 240 falls. You will then board the glass elevator to a platform to enjoy more exquisite views of the cascades.

Along with its sister park in Argentina, the Iguazu National Park forms the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which, along with the waterfalls, UNESCO has declared a National Heritage Site.

After your tour, you will return to the hotel to freshen up before dinner.

Tonight, enjoy a special dinner at Fabio Tavera's House. The former Head Chef of the Das Cataratas Hotel, Fabio is a talented Brazilian chef who for the past 15 years has been traveling all around the country in search of the flavors that bring this vast and exotic land to life. Fabio will guide you through a six-course meal which pays homage to the heritage of natives, Africans and Europeans that forged Brazil’s flavors in 500 years of history and, of course, while the journey goes on, enjoy fine wine pairings with exquisite South American wines. Throughout the night, the chef will closely and interactively explain the origins of the ingredients and tell curiosities about Brazil’s culinary past.

After dinner return to your hotel.

DÍA 4:

Following breakfast, you will begin a full-day tour of the Argentine side of the falls.

After departing the hotel, you will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge, enjoying its lovely view of the Iguazu Canyon and head towards the Argentine side of Iguaçu National Park. At the entrance, a small train will take you on a tour through the park, making two stops: one to the upper circuit and another to the lower circuit.

You will follow the walkways to the top of the waterfalls, which provide spectacular views of the falls set among the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the trip will be visiting the suspended platform at the very brink of the Garganta do Diabo waterfall (Devil’s Throat), the largest of the waterfalls in the park.

A stop will be made for lunch at the Melia Iguazu Restaurant located inside the hotel Gran Melia on the Argentine side.

Proceed next on a Macuco Safari tour. Set off in open jeep-towed wagons, allowing for an unobscured view of the scenery along the trail. During the three-kilometer (two-mile) stretch through the jungle, guides draw your attention to the flora and fauna of the park, sharing their expert knowledge.

The second stage of the tour is an optional 600-meter (2,000 feet) hike, which leads up to the Macuco Falls waterfall. Tumbling down from a height of approximately 20 meters (65 feet), it’s the perfect spot for a refreshing dip on days of intense heat. Access the falls via a stairway carved into an ancient rock.

Your final stop is the Macuco Safari dock on the Brazilian side of the Iguassu River. The boat then departs upriver, passing through the canyon and along the rapids at a comfortable speed, allowing you to appreciate of the stunning scenery.

After this amazing adventure, return to your hotel to freshen up before dinner.

Aviso: the jeep ride can be bumpy, walking to the falls includes steps and natural trails. Guests wishing to take a dip at the falls should wear their bathing suit and carry a towel.

For guests who do not wish to participate in this portion of the program, they can wait at the Melia Iguazu Hotel following lunch.

At the end of this adventurous day, you will return to the hotel on the Brazilian side of the falls.

AVISO: When crossing the border between Brazil and Argentina, changing vehicles may be required due to border-crossing regulations. There may be a wait at the border depending on how many others are crossing at the same time. Visas are required for Brazil – please see documentation notes further below.

Día 5

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will transfer to the Iguazu Airport for the flight back to Rio de Janeiro. A boxed lunch to eat en-route will be provided at the hotel.

On the way, you will stop at the Parque das Aves (Bird Park) to experience the native flora and fauna firsthand by following trails through the forest. You will have the exclusive opportunity for an up-close view of native Brazilian bird species, some of which are endangered. This is the biggest bird sanctuary in South America with more than 800 species. It is also an internationally recognized rescue and conservation center for birds.

Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met and transferred to port for embarkation.

Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:

• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.

• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.

• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.

Noches Adicionales

• Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 15:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.

• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 15:00 h.

• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.

DÍA 1

Arrive at the Rio de Janeiro International Airport.

You are met just outside the baggage claim area and transferred to your hotel where the afternoon and the evening are at your leisure.

Check in time at your hotel is at 3:00pm.

Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones.

Comidas por su cuenta.

Overnight at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Hotel or similar

Encuentro y traslados

• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.

• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.

• El encuentro y los traslados se organizan para los huéspedes que lleguen el Día 1 de un programa terrestre o para noches adicionales reservadas a través de la línea de cruceros, y se organizan en función de los detalles del vuelo recibidos por los huéspedes al menos 14 días antes de que comience la navegación. Los huéspedes que lleguen de manera independiente antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa no tendrán el traslado incluido.

• Si no hemos recibido los detalles de su vuelo o si sus vuelos han cambiado, y si no se notificó al Equipo Terrestre de Servicios en Destino, no se podrá brindar el traslado y los huéspedes serán responsables de llegar al hotel del programa terrestre a su cargo. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.

DÍA 2

Desayuno en el hotel

8:20am Depart the hotel for Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer

9:20am Corcovado Train and Christ the Redeemer

10:50am Descend by train and continue sightseeing tour of the beaches of Rio (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana)

12:00pm Lunch at Assador Barbecue Restaurant or similar venue

1:15pm Continue to Sugar Loaf and board the cable car

1:40pm Visit Sugar Loaf

3:25pm Descend the cable car and return to your hotel

4:15pm Arrival at the hotel

7:30pm Drive to Tereze Restaurant in Santa Teresa district

9:30pm Return to your hotel

10:00pm Arrive at your hotel

Overnight at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Hotel or similar

DÍA 3

6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

8:50am Transfer to the Rio airport

10:40am Flight from Rio to Iguazu (flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:55pm Arrival in Iguazu

1:30pm Transfer to your hotel and check in

2:30pm Lunch at your hotel

3:30pm Walking tour of Brazilian side of the falls

5:30pm Return to your hotel

7:30pm Transfer to restaurant for dinner

8:00pm Dinner at Casa do Chef

10:00pm Return to your hotel

10:20pm Arrival at your hotel

Overnight at the Hotel das Cataratas or similar hotel

DÍA 4

Desayuno en el hotel

7:30am Full day Argentina side of the falls.

Stop without getting off the bus at the border of Brazil and Argentina

9:15am Board the train to Devils Throat station

9:30am Walk towards the Devil´s Throat

10:40am Arrive at Devils Throat Train Station

11:00am Superior Circuit of the Falls

1:30pm Lunch at Melia Restaurant

3:00pm Continue your tour with the Macuco Safari

5:00pm Return to your hotel

7:30pm Dinner at your hotel

Overnight at the Hotel das Cataratas or similar hotel

DÍA 5

Desayuno en el hotel

10:00am Check out

10:30am Visit the Bird Park

11:30am Transfer to IGU airport

1:15pm Flight from Iguazu to Rio (flight details TBA and subject to chagne)

Boxed lunch will be provided

3:15pm Arrive in Rio and transfer to pier

Pronóstico del tiempo:

During the summer in Brazil, temperatures can reach 30 to 40 degrees Celsius in Rio de Janeiro and into the regions in the south but accompanied by frequent showers and a rather heavy humidity.

Rio de Janeiro – Average temperatures between: 30°C - 40°C / 86°F – 104°F

Iguazu – Average temperatures between 26°C - 35°C / 79°F – 95°F

Qué debe traer:

Light loose clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, swimsuit, backpack, waterproof camera, umbrella or raincoat, mosquito repellent

Moneda Local:

The local currencies are the Brazilian Real (BRL) and Argentine Peso (ARS); however, US Dollars are well-accepted by most vendors; local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and major credit cards are accepted in most larger shops and hotels

Electricidad

In Brazil the power plugs and sockets are of type N. The standard voltage is 127 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. Adaptors may not be available at your hotel therefore we recommend your bring your own travel adaptor for any electric devices.

Equipaje: (conditions subject to change by the airline):

Each guest is permitted to fly to Iguazu with one carry-on up to 10 kg/ 22lb plus a hand purse and two checked pieces of luggage up to 23 kg/ 50lbs each. Please pack accordingly. Excess luggage over this limit and brought to Iguazu will be subject to fees imposed by the airline and payable by guests at the time of check in. Luggage storage is no longer an option as we are including an extra piece in the cost of the program.

If luggage exceeds 23kg/50lbs, guests will be charged at check in approx. $7 USD per additional kilo (BRL $35). No item can exceed 45kg/99 lbs on domestic flights. For example, if your luggage is 31.75 kg / 70 lbs you can expect to pay approximately $61 USD extra per piece that is overweight.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at Regent Seven Seas Cruises at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Requisitos de Documentación y Visa

Foreign passengers entering Brazil must have a passport valid at least 6 months past the day of arrival in Brazil.

Passport holders from certain countries are required to obtain a visa prior to entering Brazil.

Please note, the visa waiver for citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan is no longer available therefore passport holders from these countries will now require a visa to enter Brazil. A multiple entry visa will be required for this program.

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Brazil and Argentina. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before departure. This program crosses between Brazil and Argentina.

Citizens travelling with passports from Australia, Canada and the United States visiting Brazil for tourism and business will be subject to visa requirements for entry into Brazilian territory starting from 10 eneth, 2024. Required e-Visas can be obtained through the portal https://brazil.vfsevisa.com

The process is easy, and quick and if the requirements mentioned below are met, in a few days the applicant will receive the e-Visa on his or her e-mail. The Visa issued is valid for multiple entries for 10 years for US Citizens (5yrs for Canada and Australia).

E Visa - Visa application form (to be completed online https://brazil.vfsevisa.com)

1 Valid Passport (signed, valid up to the end of the travel to Brazil, 2 visa pages free)

2 Passport-style photo (2” x 2”, white background)

3 Confirmation of flight reservation (showing entrance into and exit from Brazil)

4 E-visa fee payment (US$ 80.90)

5 Bank statement, or credit card, showing balance of at least US$ 2,000.00 for travel expenses

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase, otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Alojamiento

Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Hotel

Avenida Av. Atlântica, 4240 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-002, Brazil

Teléfono: +55 21 2525-1232

Das Cataratas Hotel

Rodovia Br 469, Km 32, Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, Foz do Iguaçu - PR, CEP 85855-750, Brasil

Teléfono: +55 (45) 2102-7000

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.

El programa incluye:

•2 nights at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Hotel in a Deluxe partial ocean view room on a Bed & Breakfast basis

•2 nights at the Das Cataratas Hotel in a Deluxe Garden View Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis

•2 lunches in Iguazu (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•2 dinners in Iguazu (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•1 boxed lunch in Iguazu (1 soda, 1 mineral water)

•1 lunch in Rio de Janeiro (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•1 dinner in Rio de Janeiro (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•Any applicable entrance fees during the program

•Tours per the itinerary

•English-speaking guides throughout

•Local escort to accompany the group

•Airport porterage

•Gratuities for waiters, hotel staff and drivers

•Bottled water on transportation

•Economy class flights between Rio and Iguazu – direct flights not guaranteed

•Two pieces of checked luggage (max 23 kg / 50 lbs) per piece

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.

El programa no incluye:

•Any meals and beverages not listed above

•Gratuities for guides

•Camera fees if required

•Visa fees if required

• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación

•Excess or overweight luggage fees in addition to what is included

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.

Explore the defining iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro and then fly to Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina for an adventurous, up-close view of the thundering cascades and their surrounding natural beauty.

Aviso: This program requires an extensive amount of walking, at times over for approximately two miles (about 3.2 kilometres), over uneven, rocky, grassy, sandy, slippery, and/or natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach vehicle, and many steps at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back or neck problems, heart or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with a fear of heights, those who suffer from vertigo, guests with limited mobility or those who utilize a wheelchair.

Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

Día 1:

Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Copacabana Palace. Since its Art Deco doors swung open in 1923, the Copacabana Palace has been welcoming the rich and famous and is considered by many to be the most glamorous hotel in Rio de Janeiro.

Check in time is at 3:00pm.

The remainder of the day at your leisure and meals are on your own.

DÍA 2:

Today you will see why Rio is considered one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the world. The key natural elements, the Tijuca rainforest, the Guanabara Bay and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, have shaped the development of the city and inspired the Carioca culture. Through this full-day tour with a local guide, you will better appreciate the natural beauty of Rio and the Cariocas.

Following breakfast begin by visiting the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the ‘new’ Seven Wonders of the World. From the top of Corcovado Mountain, the views are breathtaking. You will understand why the natural landscape of the city is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Afterwards, you will stop for lunch at the Brazilian barbeque restaurant Assador Rio or similar venue. The tour will then continue to the Urca district, where you will rise 396 meters (1,300 feet) to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car, while enjoying awe-inspiring views of the harbor below.

*Please note: Esta excursión incluye paseos a pie con caminatas cortas. Expect delays and long lines at the Corcovado Train Station. Please be advised that the mountain is frequently enshrouded by clouds, which may affect views of the city. It is highly recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes.

In the evening you will drive to the Santa Teresa district for dinner at the tropically designed Tereze Restaurant. Located in the Santa Teresa Hotel, this restaurant offers contemporary cuisine that presents the best of local gastronomy with a Latin American touch.

After dinner return to your hotel.

DÍA 3:

Following breakfast and check out, transfer to the airport for a flight to Iguazu. Excess luggage will be separated before departure.

Upon arrival in Iguazu, you will be met and transferred to the Belmond Das Cataratas Hotel. The hotel is located on the Brazilian side of the falls within Brazil’s Iguazu National Park. With its unrivaled location just a short stroll from the sensational waterfalls, you can enjoy exclusive access to the falls in the evening and at dawn when the park is closed to other visitors.

After lunch at the hotel, you will begin a walking tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu National Park by descending a trail down the canyon, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of more than 240 falls. You will then board the glass elevator to a platform to enjoy more exquisite views of the cascades.

Along with its sister park in Argentina, the Iguazu National Park forms the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which, along with the waterfalls, UNESCO has declared a National Heritage Site.

After your tour, you will return to the hotel.

Tonight, enjoy a special dinner at Fabio Tavera's House. The former Head Chef of the Das Cataratas Hotel, Fabio is a talented Brazilian chef who for the past 15 years has been traveling all around the country in search of the flavors that bring this vast and exotic land to life. Fabio will guide you through a six-course meal which pays homage to the heritage of natives, Africans and Europeans that forged Brazil’s flavors in 500 years of history and, of course, while the journey goes on, enjoy fine wine pairings with exquisite South American wines. Throughout the night, the chef will closely and interactively explain the origins of the ingredients and tell curiosities about Brazil’s culinary past.

After dinner return to your hotel.

DÍA 4:

Following breakfast, you will begin a full-day tour of the Argentine side of the falls.

After departing the hotel, you will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge, enjoying its lovely view of the Iguazu Canyon and head towards the Argentine side of Iguaçu National Park. At the entrance, a small train will take you on a tour through the park, making two stops: one to the upper circuit and another to the lower circuit.

You will follow the walkways to the top of the waterfalls, which provide spectacular views of the falls set among the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the trip will be visiting the suspended platform at the very brink of the Garganta do Diabo waterfall (Devil’s Throat), the largest of the waterfalls in the park.

A stop will be made for lunch at the Melia Iguazu Restaurant located inside the hotel Gran Melia on the Argentine side.

Proceed next on a Macuco Safari tour. Set off in open jeep-towed wagons, allowing for an unobscured view of the scenery along the trail. During the three-kilometer (two-mile) stretch through the jungle, guides draw your attention to the flora and fauna of the park, sharing their expert knowledge.

The second stage of the tour is an optional 600-meter (2,000 feet) hike, which leads up to the Macuco Falls waterfall. Tumbling down from a height of approximately 20 meters (65 feet), it’s the perfect spot for a refreshing dip on days of intense heat. Access the falls via a stairway carved into an ancient rock.

Your final stop is the Macuco Safari dock on the Brazilian side of the Iguassu River. The boat then departs upriver, passing through the canyon and along the rapids at a comfortable speed, allowing you to appreciate of the stunning scenery.

After this amazing adventure, return to your hotel to freshen up before dinner.

Aviso: the jeep ride can be bumpy, walking to the falls includes steps and natural trails. Guests wishing to take a dip at the falls should wear their bathing suit and carry a towel.

For guests who do not wish to participate in this portion of the program, they can wait at the Melia Iguazu Hotel following lunch.

At the end of this adventurous day, you will return to the hotel on the Brazilian side of the falls.

AVISO: When crossing the border between Brazil and Argentina, changing vehicles may be required due to border-crossing regulations. There may be a wait at the border depending on how many others are crossing at the same time. Visas are required for Brazil – please see documentation notes further below.

Día 5

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will transfer to the Iguazu Airport for the flight back to Rio de Janeiro. A boxed lunch to eat en-route will be provided at the hotel.

On the way, you will stop at the Parque das Aves (Bird Park) to experience the native flora and fauna firsthand by following trails through the forest. You will have the exclusive opportunity for an up-close view of native Brazilian bird species, some of which are endangered. This is the biggest bird sanctuary in South America with more than 800 species. It is also an internationally recognized rescue and conservation center for birds.

Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met and transferred to port for embarkation.

Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:

• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.

• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.

• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.

Noches Adicionales

• Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 15:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.

• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 15:00 h.

• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.

DÍA 1

Arrive at the Rio de Janeiro International Airport.

You are met just outside the baggage claim area and transferred to your hotel where the afternoon and the evening are at your leisure.

Check in time at your hotel is at 3:00pm.

Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones.

Comidas por su cuenta.

Overnight at the Copacabana Palace Hotel or similar hotel.

Encuentro y traslados

• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.

• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.

• El encuentro y los traslados se organizan para los huéspedes que lleguen el Día 1 de un programa terrestre o para noches adicionales reservadas a través de la línea de cruceros, y se organizan en función de los detalles del vuelo recibidos por los huéspedes al menos 14 días antes de que comience la navegación. Los huéspedes que lleguen de manera independiente antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa no tendrán el traslado incluido.

• Si no hemos recibido los detalles de su vuelo o si sus vuelos han cambiado, y si no se notificó al Equipo Terrestre de Servicios en Destino, no se podrá brindar el traslado y los huéspedes serán responsables de llegar al hotel del programa terrestre a su cargo. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.

DÍA 2

Desayuno en el hotel

8:20am Depart the hotel for Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer

9:20am Corcovado Train and Christ the Redeemer

10:50am Descend by train and continue sightseeing tour of the beaches of Rio (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana)

12:00pm Lunch at Assador Barbecue Restaurant or similar venue

1:15pm Continue to Sugar Loaf and board the cable car

1:40pm Visit Sugar Loaf

3:25pm Descend the cable car and return to your hotel

4:15pm Arrival at the hotel

7:30pm Drive to Tereze Restaurant in Santa Teresa district

9:30pm Return to your hotel

10:00pm Arrive at your hotel

Overnight at the Copacabana Palace Hotel or similar hotel

DÍA 3

6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

8:50am Transfer to the Rio airport

10:40am Flight from Rio to Iguazu (flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:55pm Arrival in Iguazu

1:30pm Transfer to your hotel and check in

2:30pm Lunch at your hotel

3:30pm Walking tour of Brazilian side of the falls

5:30pm Return to your hotel

7:30pm Transfer to restaurant for dinner

8:00pm Dinner at Casa do Chef

10:00pm Return to your hotel

10:20pm Arrival at your hotel

Overnight at the Hotel das Cataratas or similar hotel

DÍA 4

Desayuno en el hotel

7:30am Full day Argentina side of the falls.

Stop without getting off the bus at the border of Brazil and Argentina

9:15am Board the train to Devils Throat station

9:30am Walk towards the Devil´s Throat

10:40am Arrive at Devils Throat Train Station

11:00am Superior Circuit of the Falls

1:30pm Lunch at Melia Restaurant

3:00pm Continue your tour with the Macuco Safari

5:00pm Return to your hotel

7:30pm Dinner at your hotel

Overnight at the Hotel das Cataratas or similar hotel

DÍA 5

Desayuno en el hotel

10:00am Check out

10:30am Visit the Bird Park

11:30am Transfer to IGU airport

1:15pm Flight from Iguazu to Rio (flight details TBA and subject to chagne)

Boxed lunch will be provided

3:15pm Arrive in Rio and transfer to pier

Pronóstico del tiempo:

During the summer in Brazil, temperatures can reach 30 to 40 degrees Celsius in Rio de Janeiro and into the regions in the south but accompanied by frequent showers and a rather heavy humidity.

Rio de Janeiro – Average temperatures between: 30°C - 40°C / 86°F – 104°F

Iguazu – Average temperatures between 26°C - 35°C / 79°F – 95°F

Qué debe traer:

Light loose clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, swimsuit, backpack, waterproof camera, umbrella or raincoat, mosquito repellent

Moneda Local:

The local currencies are the Brazilian Real (BRL) and Argentine Peso (ARS); however, US Dollars are well-accepted by most vendors; local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and major credit cards are accepted in most larger shops and hotels

Electricidad

In Brazil the power plugs and sockets are of type N. The standard voltage is 127 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. Adaptors may not be available at your hotel therefore we recommend your bring your own travel adaptor for any electric devices.

Equipaje: (conditions subject to change by the airline):

Each guest is permitted to fly to Iguazu with one carry-on up to 10 kg/ 22lb plus a hand purse and two checked pieces of luggage up to 23 kg/ 50lbs each. Please pack accordingly. Excess luggage over this limit and brought to Iguazu will be subject to fees imposed by the airline and payable by guests at the time of check in. Luggage storage is no longer an option as we are including an extra piece in the cost of the program.

If luggage exceeds 23kg/50lbs, guests will be charged at check in approx. $7 USD per additional kilo (BRL $35). No item can exceed 45kg/99 lbs on domestic flights. For example, if your luggage is 31.75 kg / 70 lbs you can expect to pay approximately $61 USD extra per piece that is overweight.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at Regent Seven Seas Cruises at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Requisitos de Documentación y Visa

Foreign passengers entering Brazil must have a passport valid at least 6 months past the day of arrival in Brazil.

Passport holders from certain countries are required to obtain a visa prior to entering Brazil.

Please note, the visa waiver for citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan is no longer available therefore passport holders from these countries will now require a visa to enter Brazil. A multiple entry visa will be required for this program.

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Brazil and Argentina. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before departure. This program crosses between Brazil and Argentina.

Citizens travelling with passports from Australia, Canada and the United States visiting Brazil for tourism and business will be subject to visa requirements for entry into Brazilian territory starting from 10 eneth, 2024. Required e-Visas can be obtained through the portal https://brazil.vfsevisa.com

The process is easy, and quick and if the requirements mentioned below are met, in a few days the applicant will receive the e-Visa on his or her e-mail. The Visa issued is valid for multiple entries for 10 years for US Citizens (5yrs for Canada and Australia).

E Visa - Visa application form (to be completed online https://brazil.vfsevisa.com)

1 Valid Passport (signed, valid up to the end of the travel to Brazil, 2 visa pages free)

2 Passport-style photo (2” x 2”, white background)

3 Confirmation of flight reservation (showing entrance into and exit from Brazil)

4 E-visa fee payment (US$ 80.90)

5 Bank statement, or credit card, showing balance of at least US$ 2,000.00 for travel expenses

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase, otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Alojamiento

Copacabana Palace Hotel

Avenida Atlântica 1702, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, CEP 22021 001, Brasil

Teléfono: +55 21 2548 7070

Das Cataratas Hotel

Rodovia Br 469, Km 32, Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, Foz do Iguaçu - PR, CEP 85855-750, Brasil

Teléfono: +55 (45) 2102-7000

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.

El programa incluye:

•2 nights at the Copacabana Palace Hotel in Superior Partial Ocean View Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis

•2 nights at the Das Cataratas Hotel in a Deluxe Garden View Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis

•2 lunches in Iguazu (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•2 dinners in Iguazu (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•1 boxed lunch in Iguazu (1 soda, 1 mineral water)

•1 lunch in Rio de Janeiro (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•1 dinner in Rio de Janeiro (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•Any applicable entrance fees during the program

•Tours per the itinerary

•English-speaking guides throughout

•Local escort to accompany the group

•Airport porterage

•Gratuities for waiters, hotel staff and drivers

•Bottled water on transportation

•Economy class flights between Rio and Iguazu – direct flights not guaranteed

•2 checked pieces of luggage per person on the flights (no more than 23kg/50lb each)

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.

El programa no incluye:

•Any meals and beverages not listed above

•Gratuities for guides

•Camera fees if required

•Visa fees if required

• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación

•Excess or overweight luggage fees above what is included

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.

A delightful introduction to this vibrant and captivating city! Visit its major attractions including Sugar Loaf Mountain and the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã or “(Tomorrow´s Museum”. The group will also visit a Samba Factory to learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival.

Día 1

Upon flying into the Rio International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort. It is the city´s only beachfront resort with an extensive recreational area, spa and amenities. El exuberante terreno parquizado se encuentra en un nivel superior al de la playa de arena blanca, frente al Atlántico Sur tropical, rodeado de imponentes montañas. Your hotel is located approximately a 10-minute drive from Ipanema Beach and 20-25 minutes to Copacabana Beach.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure, allowing you time to settle in. Las comidas corren por su cuenta.

Día 2

Following a buffet breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide and take a drive downtown for an intriguing tour of Rio. You will see its beautiful buildings dating from colonial and Imperial days sharing space with the very modern architecture of the Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer, Afonso Reidy and many others. Adding to this group of masters, is the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava who designed the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã, (Tomorrow´s Museum).

Your tour includes visits to the modern Catholic Cathedral, the ancient and gorgeous Saint Bento Monastery as well as The Tomorrow’s Museum. You will also see the Opera House, the Fine Arts Museum and the National Library.

Following your introductory tour of Rio de Janeiro, you will head back to your hotel via Rio’s most scenic beach, the Copacabana. Back at your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore as you wish. El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.

Día 3

Enjoy another buffet breakfast at your hotel before driving to Praia Vermelha. Here, you’ll board a cable car for a ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The 600-million-year-old granite and quartz mountain was named for its tall cone, supposedly because it resembles sugar that was shaped into a loaf for transport in the 19th century.

The cable-car ride is in two stages. The first takes you to Urca Hill, where there are lush, fragrant gardens and several scenic lookouts. If you wish to venture even higher, the second segment of the cable car ride will take you to the very top of Sugarloaf, which rises 1300 feet above sea level. From here, you will enjoy mesmerizing views of the city, Guanabara Bay, the ocean and smaller, densely vegetated mountains.

After descending Sugarloaf, you will drive through a number of pleasant residential areas and eventually stop for a typical Brazilian BBQ lunch.

Lunch is followed by a drive downtown for a unique backstage visit to a Samba School Pavilion. Here, you will learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival. It will be especially fascinating to see how the lavish costumes and floats are made. If you wish, you can try on some of the costumes from last year’s Carnival for a photo.

Following this entertaining visit, board your vehicle for a drive through the Rebouças tunnel and return to the hotel by late afternoon. On arrival, you still have time to relax at the hotel. La cena corre por su cuenta.

Día 4

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant before transferring to the port to embark the ship.

Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso

• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. Los horarios del programa son aproximados, se indican a modo de referencia general y están sujetos a cambios.

• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados se emitirán cuando usted reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. A continuación, recibirá un itinerario final de nuestro operador terrestre con una Carta de Bienvenida a su llegada o en el hotel. Revise detenidamente la carta y el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.

• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.

Noches Adicionales

• Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 15:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.

• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 15:00 h.

If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included

Día 1

Arrive at the Galeão International Airport in Rio de Janeiro

You are met outside the customs and transferred to your hotel to spend the afternoon and the evening at your leisure. Meals are on your own

Check in time at your hotel is 3:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones.

Overnight at the Sheraton Grand Rio Resort or similar hotel

Encuentro y traslados

• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.

• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.

• El encuentro y los traslados se organizan para los huéspedes que lleguen el Día 1 de un programa terrestre o para noches adicionales reservadas a través de la línea de cruceros, y se organizan en función de los detalles del vuelo recibidos por los huéspedes al menos 14 días antes de que comience la navegación. Los huéspedes que lleguen de manera independiente antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa no tendrán el traslado incluido.

• Si no hemos recibido los detalles de su vuelo o si sus vuelos han cambiado, y si no se notificó al Equipo Terrestre de Servicios en Destino, no se podrá brindar el traslado y los huéspedes serán responsables de llegar al hotel del programa terrestre a su cargo. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.

Día 2

7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Introductory tour of downtown Rio

13:00 h: Regreso al hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with dinner on your own

Overnight at the Sheraton Grand Rio Resort or similar hotel

Día 3

7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Tour Sugar Loaf, BBQ lunch and visit the Samba School Pavilion

5:00pm Return to the hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Sheraton Grand Rio Resort or similar hotel

Día 4

AM Buffet breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Check out, settle any incidentals if you have any

Transfer to the ship for embarkation

Pronóstico del tiempo:

Summer is from the end of November until March. During these months, the daily high averages 29° Celsius (84° Fahrenheit, although it can frequently climb as high as 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) in parts of the city.

At night, the temperatures remain in the mid-20s Celsius (high 70s Fahrenheit).

Qué debe traer:

Casual, comfortable attire, good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, camera, and umbrella

Moneda Local:

The local currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL). You will need Real’s, as the U.S. Dollar is not accepted in Brazil; however, dollars can still be used for small tips or to buy items in some tourist shops.

Electricidad

In Rio - 127V-60H - adaptors may be available at the hotel however we recommend brining your own international adaptor for electric devices.

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

A valid passport is needed. International guests are required to check with their travel agents with regards to Visa requirements.

Dirección del Hotel:

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Avenida Niemeyer 121, Leblon

Rio de Janeiro 22450-220

Phone (+55) – 21 2274 1122

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.

El programa incluye:

3 nights at the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort or similar hotel - Classic ocean sideview room/High Floor

Breakfast buffets

Two half-day tours, including the Tomorrow’s Museum; the São Bento Monastery and Sugarloaf

1 BBQ lunch

Air-conditioned coaches with English-speaking guide

Luggage handling and porterage at the airport and hotel

Service charges, handling fees, and local taxes

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.

El programa no incluye:

Any meals not listed above

All beverages

Propinas a guías y choferes

Other hotel incidentals including mini bar and personal expenses

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.

Explore the defining iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro and then fly to Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina for an adventurous, up-close view of the thundering cascades and their surrounding natural beauty.

Aviso: This program requires an extensive amount of walking, at times over for approximately two miles (about 3.2 kilometres), over uneven, rocky, grassy, sandy, slippery, and/or natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach vehicle, and many steps at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back or neck problems, heart or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with a fear of heights, those who suffer from vertigo, guests with limited mobility or those who utilize a wheelchair.

Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

DÍA 1

Disembark the ship in Rio de Janeiro, meet your guide and proceed to the airport for a flight to Iguazu. Excess luggage will be separated before departure on the pier.

Aviso: Each guest is permitted to fly to Iguazu with one piece of hand luggage up to 10 kg/ 22lb and one checked piece of luggage up to 23 kg/ 50lbs. Any excess luggage will be separated in the morning and stored in Rio where you will be reunited with it on Day 3. Be sure that all stored luggage is sufficiently labeled with your full name and ship suite number. Don’t forget to bring valuables, medications and documents with you. Please pack accordingly prior to disembarking the ship. Excess luggage brought to Iguazu will be subject to fees imposed by the airline and payable at the time of check in.

Upon arrival in Iguazu, you will be met and transferred to the Belmond Das Cataratas Hotel. The hotel is located on the Brazilian side of the falls within Brazil’s Iguazu National Park. With its unrivaled location just a short stroll from the sensational waterfalls, you can enjoy exclusive access to the falls in the evening and at dawn when the park is closed to other visitors.

After lunch at the hotel, you will begin a walking tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu National Park by descending a trail down the canyon, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of more than 240 falls. You will then board the glass elevator to a platform to enjoy more exquisite views of the cascades.

Along with its sister park in Argentina, the Iguazu National Park forms the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which, along with the waterfalls, UNESCO has declared a National Heritage Site.

Tonight, enjoy a special dinner at Fabio Tavera's House. The former Head Chef of the Das Cataratas Hotel, Fabio is a talented Brazilian chef who for the past 15 years has been traveling all around the country in search of the flavors that bring this vast and exotic land to life. Fabio will guide you through a six-course meal which pays homage to the heritage of natives, Africans and Europeans that forged Brazil’s flavors in 500 years of history and, of course, while the journey goes on, enjoy fine wine pairings with exquisite South American wines. Throughout the night, the chef will closely and interactively explain the origins of the ingredients and tell curiosities about Brazil’s culinary past.

After dinner return to your hotel.

DÍA 2

Following breakfast, you will begin a full-day tour of the Argentine side of the falls.

After departing the hotel, you will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge, enjoying its lovely view of the Iguazu Canyon and head towards the Argentine side of Iguaçu National Park. At the entrance, a small train will take you on a tour through the park, making two stops: one to the upper circuit and another to the lower circuit.

You will follow the walkways to the top of the waterfalls, which provide spectacular views of the falls set among the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the trip will be visiting the suspended platform at the very brink of the Garganta do Diabo waterfall (Devil’s Throat), the largest of the waterfalls in the park.

A stop will be made for lunch at the Melia Iguazu Restaurant located inside the hotel Gran Melia on the Argentine side.

Proceed next on a Macuco Safari tour. Set off in open jeep-towed wagons, allowing for an unobscured view of the scenery along the trail. During the three-kilometer (two-mile) stretch through the jungle, guides draw your attention to the flora and fauna of the park, sharing their expert knowledge.

The second stage of the tour is an optional 600-meter (2,000 feet) hike, which leads up to the Macuco Falls waterfall. Tumbling down from a height of approximately 20 meters (65 feet), it’s the perfect spot for a refreshing dip on days of intense heat. Access the falls via a stairway carved into an ancient rock.

Your final stop is the Macuco Safari dock on the Brazilian side of the Iguassu River. The boat then departs upriver, passing through the canyon and along the rapids at a comfortable speed, allowing you to appreciate of the stunning scenery.

After this amazing adventure, return to your hotel to freshen up before dinner.

Aviso: the jeep ride can be bumpy, walking to the falls includes steps and natural trails. Guests wishing to take a dip at the falls should wear their bathing suit and carry a towel.

For guests who do not wish to participate in this portion of the program, they can wait at the Melia Iguazu Hotel following lunch.

At the end of this adventurous day, you will return to the hotel on the Brazilian side of the falls.

AVISO: When crossing the border between Brazil and Argentina, changing vehicles may be required due to border-crossing regulations. There may be a wait at the border depending on how many others are crossing at the same time. Visas are required for Brazil – please see documentation notes further below.

DÍA 3

Following breakfast and check out, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Rio.

En-route, make a stop at the Parque das Aves (Bird Park) to experience the native flora and fauna firsthand by following trails through the forest. You will have the exclusive opportunity for an up-close view of native Brazilian bird species, some of which are endangered. This is the biggest bird sanctuary in South America with more than 800 species. It is also an internationally recognized rescue and conservation center for birds

A boxed lunch will be provided for your journey back to Rio.

Upon arrival in Rio, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Copacabana Palace. Since its Art Deco doors swung open in 1923, the Copacabana Palace has been welcoming the rich and famous and is considered by many to be the most glamorous hotel in Rio de Janeiro.

Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.

DÍA 4

Today you will see why Rio is considered one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the world. The key natural elements, the Tijuca rainforest, the Guanabara Bay and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, have shaped the development of the city and inspired the Carioca culture. Through this full-day tour with a local guide, you will better appreciate the natural beauty of Rio and the Cariocas.

Following breakfast begin by visiting the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the ‘new’ Seven Wonders of the World. From the top of Corcovado Mountain, the views are breathtaking. You will understand why the natural landscape of the city is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Afterwards, you will stop for lunch at the Brazilian barbeque restaurant Assador Rio or similar venue. The tour will then continue to the Urca district, where you will rise 396 meters (1,300 feet) to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car, while enjoying awe-inspiring views of the harbor below.

*Please note: Esta excursión incluye paseos a pie con caminatas cortas. Expect delays and long lines at the Corcovado Train Station. Please be advised that the mountain is frequently enshrouded by clouds, which may affect views of the city. It is highly recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes.

In the evening you will drive to the Santa Teresa district for dinner at the tropically designed Tereze Restaurant. Located in the Santa Teresa Hotel, this restaurant offers contemporary cuisine that presents the best of local gastronomy with a Latin American touch.

After dinner return to your hotel.

DÍA 5

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. Transfers to Rio’s international airport will be arranged based on your flight details. Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with late flights.

Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:

• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. Todos los horarios del programa son aproximados, se indican a modo de referencia general y están sujetos a cambios.

• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.

• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.

Day 1 - timings on this day are subject to change based on actual flight times – below is a sample itinerary

8:00am Disembark the ship

8:50am Transfer to the airport

10:40am Flight Rio to Iguazu (flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:55pm Arrival to Iguazu

1:30pm Transfer to your hotel and check in

2:30pm Lunch at the hotel

3:30pm Walking tour of Brazilian side of the Falls

5:30pm Return to hotel

7:30pm Transfer to dinner

8:00pm Dinner at Casa do Chef

10:00pm Return to your hotel

10:20pm Arrive at the hotel

Overnight at the Hotel das Cataratas

DÍA 2

Desayuno en el hotel

7:30am Full day tour to the Argentina side of the falls.

Border crossing

9:00am Arrive at the Ticket Office at the Argentine Park

9:15am Board the train to Devils Throat station

9:30am Walk towards the Devil´s Throat

10:40am Train station Devils Throat to Falls Station

11:00am Take the Superior Circuit of the Falls

1:15pm Lower circuit – guests not wanting to continue can wait at the Melia Hotel

1:30pm Lunch at Melia Restaurant

3:00pm Continue your tour with the Macuco Safari

5:00pm Return to your hotel on the Brazilian side – border crossing

7:30pm Dinner at your hotel

Overnight at the Hotel das Cataratas or similar hotel

DAY 3 - timings on this day are subject to change based on actual flight times – below is a sample itinerary

Desayuno en el hotel

10:00am Check out

10:30am Visit the Bird Park

11:30am Transfer to the airport

1:15pm Flight from Iguazu to Rio (flight details TBA and subject to change)

Boxed lunch will be provided

3:15pm Arrive in Rio and transfer to your hotel

4:30pm Check-in

7:30pm Dinner at your hotel

Overnight at the Copacabana Palace or similar hotel

DÍA 4

Desayuno en el hotel

8:20am Depart for Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer

9:20am Corcovado Train and Christ the Redeemer

10:50am Descend with train and continue sightseeing tour of the beaches of Rio (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana)

12:00pm Lunch at Assador Barbecue Restaurant

1:15pm Continue to Sugar Loaf and board the cable car

1:40pm Visit Sugar Loaf

3:25pm Descend the cable car and return to your hotel

4:15pm Arrival at your hotel

7:30pm Transfer to Tereze Restaurant in Santa Teresa district

9:30pm Return to your hotel

10:00pm Arrive at the hotel

Overnight at the Copacabana Palace or similar hotel

DÍA 5

Desayuno en el hotel

12:00 h: Horario de registro de salida del hotel

Transfers to Rio’s International Airport are arranged based on your flight details.

Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with late flights.

Noches Adicionales:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 4 del programa.

Traslados:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. Si no se reciben los detalles del vuelo 14 días antes de la fecha de comienzo del crucero, no se organizarán los traslados.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.

Pronóstico del tiempo:

During the summer in Brazil, temperatures can reach 30 to 40 degrees Celsius in Rio de Janeiro and into the regions in the south but accompanied by frequent showers and a rather heavy humidity.

Rio de Janeiro – Average temperatures between: 30°C - 40°C / 86°F – 104°F

Iguazu – Average temperatures between 26°C - 35°C / 79°F – 95°F

Qué debe traer:

Light loose clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, swimsuit, backpack, waterproof camera, umbrella or raincoat, mosquito repellent

Moneda Local:

The local currencies are the Brazilian Real (BRL) and Argentine Peso (ARS); however, US Dollars are well-accepted by most vendors; local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and major credit cards are accepted in most larger shops and hotels

Electricidad

In Brazil the power plugs and sockets are of type N. The standard voltage is 127 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. Adaptors may not be available at your hotel therefore we recommend your bring your own travel adaptor for any electric devices.

Equipaje:

Each guest is permitted to fly to Iguazu with one piece of hand luggage up to 10 kg/ 22lb and one checked piece of luggage up to 23 kg/ 50lbs. Any excess luggage will be separated in the morning and stored in Rio until your return. Be sure that all stored luggage is sufficiently labeled with your full name and ship suite number. Don’t forget to bring valuables, medications and documents with you. Excess luggage brought to Iguazu will be subject to fees imposed by the airline and payable at the time of check in for each flight.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at Regent Seven Seas Cruises at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Requisitos de Documentación y Visa

Foreign passengers entering Brazil must have a passport valid at least 6 months past the day of arrival in Brazil.

Passport holders from certain countries are required to obtain a visa prior to entering Brazil.

Please note, the visa waiver for citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan is no longer available therefore passport holders from these countries will now require a visa to enter Brazil. A multiple entry visa will be required for this program.

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Brazil and Argentina. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before departure. This program crosses between Brazil and Argentina.

Citizens travelling with passports from Australia, Canada and the United States visiting Brazil for tourism and business will be subject to visa requirements for entry into Brazilian territory starting from 10 eneth, 2024. Required e-Visas can be obtained through the portal https://brazil.vfsevisa.com

The process is easy, and quick and if the requirements mentioned below are met, in a few days the applicant will receive the e-Visa on his or her e-mail. The Visa issued is valid for multiple entries for 10 years for US Citizens (5yrs for Canada and Australia).

E Visa - Visa application form (to be completed online https://brazil.vfsevisa.com)

1 Valid Passport (signed, valid up to the end of the travel to Brazil, 2 visa pages free)

2 Passport-style photo (2” x 2”, white background)

3 Confirmation of flight reservation (showing entrance into and exit from Brazil)

4 E-visa fee payment (US$ 80.90)

5 Bank statement, or credit card, showing balance of at least US$ 2,000.00 for travel expenses

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase, otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Alojamiento

Das Cataratas Hotel

Rodovia Br 469, Km 32, Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, Foz do Iguaçu - PR, CEP 85855-750, Brasil

Teléfono: +55 (45) 2102-7000

Copacabana Palace Hotel

Avenida Atlântica 1702, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, CEP 22021 001, Brasil

Teléfono: +55 21 2548 7070

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.

El programa incluye:

•2 nights at the Das Cataratas Hotel in a Deluxe Garden View Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis

•2 nights at the Copacabana Palace Hotel in Superior Partial Ocean View Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis

•2 lunches in Iguazu (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•2 dinners in Iguazu (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•1 boxed lunch in Iguazu (1 soda, 1 mineral water)

•1 lunch in Rio de Janeiro (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•2 dinners in Rio de Janeiro (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•Any applicable entrance fees during the program

•Tours per the itinerary

English-speaking guides throughout

•Local escort to accompany the group

•Airport porterage

•Gratuities for waiters, hotel staff and drivers

•Bottled water on transportation

•Economy class flights between Rio and Iguazu – direct flights not guaranteed

•Excess luggage storage in Rio and transfer to the port

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.

El programa no incluye:

•Any meals and beverages not listed above

•Gratuities for guides

•Camera fees if required

•Visa fees

• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on the internal flight

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

A delightful introduction to this vibrant and captivating city! Visit its major attractions including Sugar Loaf Mountain and the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã or “(Tomorrow´s Museum)”. The group will also visit a Samba Factory to learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival.

DÍA 1

Following disembarking in Rio, meet your guide and take a drive downtown for an intriguing tour of Rio. You will see its beautiful buildings dating from colonial and Imperial days sharing space with the very modern architecture of the Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer, Afonso Reidy and many others. Adding to this group of masters, is the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava who designed the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã, (Tomorrow´s Museum).

Your tour includes visits to the modern Catholic Cathedral, the ancient and gorgeous Saint Bento Monastery as well as The Tomorrow’s Museum. You will also see the Opera House, the Fine Arts Museum and the National Library.

Following your introductory tour of Rio de Janeiro, drive to your hotel and check in at the Fairmont Hotel located right across the street from the famed Copacabana Beach.

After checking in, the remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore as you wish. El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta. Note that hotel check in time is at 3:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Guests may store luggage at Reception should your room not be ready immediately upon arrival.

DÍA 2

Enjoy another buffet breakfast at your hotel before driving to Praia Vermelha. Here, you’ll board a cable car for a ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The 600-million-year-old granite and quartz mountain was named for its tall cone, supposedly because it resembles sugar that was shaped into a loaf for transport in the 19th century.

The cable-car ride is in two stages. The first takes you to Urca Hill, where there are lush, fragrant gardens and several scenic lookouts. If you wish to venture even higher, the second segment of the cable car ride will take you to the very top of Sugarloaf, which rises 1300 feet above sea level. From here, you will enjoy mesmerizing views of the city, Guanabara Bay, the ocean and smaller, densely vegetated mountains.

After descending Sugarloaf, you will drive through a number of pleasant residential areas and eventually stop for a typical Brazilian BBQ lunch.

Lunch is followed by a drive downtown for a unique backstage visit to a Samba School Pavilion. Here, you will learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival. It will be especially fascinating to see how the lavish costumes and floats are made. If you wish, you can try on some of the costumes from last year’s Carnival for a photo.

Following this entertaining visit, board your vehicle for a drive through the Rebouças tunnel and return to the hotel by late afternoon. On arrival, you still have time to relax at the hotel. La cena corre por su cuenta.

DÍA 3

After your breakfast buffet the day is yours to explore the city at your leisure.

Your hotel concierge can assist with sightseeing suggestions or you may wish to book in advance a private car and guide for the day through our Executive Collection team.

El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.

DÍA 4

Enjoy one final buffet breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferring to Rio’s Galeão International Airport. Transfers will be set up based on the flight time provided. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer.

Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:

• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. Todos los horarios del programa son aproximados, se indican a modo de referencia general y están sujetos a cambios.

• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.

• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.

DÍA 1

8:30am Disembark the ship in Rio and meet your guide

9:00am Introductory tour of downtown Rio

1:00pm Arrive at your hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

3:00pm Official hotel check in time

Overnight at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana or similar hotel

DÍA 2

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Tour Sugar Loaf, BBQ lunch and visit the Samba School Pavilion

5:00pm Return to the hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with dinner on your own

Overnight at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana or similar hotel

DÍA 3

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

Day at leisure

Almuerzo y cena por su cuenta

Overnight at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana or similar hotel

DÍA 4

AM Buffet breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Check out, settle any incidentals if you have any

TBA Transfer to Rio’s Galeão International Airport. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your transfer. Transfers will be set up according to the flight details provided.

Noches Adicionales: Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 4 del programa.

Traslados: Todos los huéspedes que reserven sus vuelos de manera independiente deben asegurarse de que la línea de cruceros tenga los detalles de la fecha de su vuelo más actualizados para que se puedan organizar los traslados al aeropuerto. Si no se reciben los detalles del vuelo 14 días antes de la fecha de comienzo del crucero, no se organizarán los traslados.

Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta o si su vuelo no se realiza el último día del programa, los traslados no estarán incluidos.

Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.

Pronóstico del tiempo:

Summer is from the end of November until March. During these months, the daily high averages 29° Celsius (84° Fahrenheit, although it can frequently climb as high as 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) in parts of the city.

At night, the temperatures remain in the mid-20s Celsius (high 70s Fahrenheit).

Qué debe traer:

Casual, comfortable attire, good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, camera, and umbrella

Moneda Local:

The local currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL). You will need Real’s, as the U.S. Dollar is not accepted in Brazil; however, dollars can still be used for small tips or to buy items in some tourist shops.

Electricidad

In Rio - 127V-60H - adaptors may be available at the hotel however we recommend brining your own international adaptor for electric devices.

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

A valid passport is needed. International guests are required to check with their travel agents with regards to Visa requirements.

Dirección de los hoteles:

Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Hotel Avenida Niemeyer 121, Leblon

Av. Atlântica, 4240 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-002, Brazil

Teléfono: +55 21 2525-1232

El programa incluye:

3 nights at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro or similar hotel - deluxe ocean front room

Breakfast buffet daily

Two half-day tours, including the Tomorrow’s Museum; the São Bento Monastery and Sugarloaf

BBQ lunch on Day 2 including 1 water plus 1 beer, juice or soda

Air-conditioned coaches with English-speaking guide

Luggage handling and porterage at the airport and hotel

Service charges, handling fees, and local taxes

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.

El programa no incluye:

Any meals or beverages not listed above

Propinas a guías y choferes

Hotel incidentals including mini bar and personal expenses

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

A delightful introduction to this vibrant and captivating city! Visit its major attractions including Sugar Loaf Mountain and the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã or “(Tomorrow´s Museum)”. The group will also visit a Samba Factory to learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival.

Día 1

Following disembarkation in Rio, meet your guide and take a drive downtown for an intriguing tour of Rio. You will see its beautiful buildings dating from colonial and Imperial days sharing space with the very modern architecture of the Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer, Afonso Reidy and many others. Adding to this group of masters, is the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava who designed the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã, (Tomorrow´s Museum).

Your tour includes visits to the modern Catholic Cathedral, the ancient and gorgeous Saint Bento Monastery as well as The Tomorrow’s Museum. You will also see the Opera House, the Fine Arts Museum and the National Library.

Following your introductory tour of Rio de Janeiro, drive to your hotel and check in. The Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort is the city´s only beachfront resort with an extensive recreational area, spa and amenities. El exuberante terreno parquizado se encuentra en un nivel superior al de la playa de arena blanca, frente al Atlántico Sur tropical, rodeado de imponentes montañas. Your hotel is located approximately a 10-minute drive from Ipanema Beach and 20-25 minutes to Copacabana Beach.

After checking in, the remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore as you wish. El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta. Note that hotel check in time is at 3:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Guests may store luggage at Reception should your room not be ready immediately upon arrival.

Día 2

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before driving to Praia Vermelha. Here, you’ll board a cable car for a ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The 600-million-year-old granite and quartz mountain was named for its tall cone, supposedly because it resembles sugar that was shaped into a loaf for transport in the 19th century.

The cable-car ride is in two stages. The first takes you to Urca Hill, where there are lush, fragrant gardens and several scenic lookouts. If you wish to venture even higher, the second segment of the cable car ride will take you to the very top of Sugarloaf, which rises 1300 feet above sea level. From here, you will enjoy mesmerizing views of the city, Guanabara Bay, the ocean and smaller, densely vegetated mountains.

After descending Sugarloaf, you will drive through a number of pleasant residential areas and eventually stop for a typical Brazilian BBQ lunch.

Lunch is followed by a drive downtown for a unique backstage visit to a Samba School Pavilion. Here, you will learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival. It will be especially fascinating to see how the lavish costumes and floats are made. If you wish, you can try on some of the costumes from last year’s Carnival for a photo.

Following this entertaining visit, board your vehicle for a drive through the Rebouças tunnel and return to the hotel by late afternoon. On arrival, you still have time to relax at the hotel. La cena corre por su cuenta.

Día 3

After your breakfast buffet the day is yours to explore at your leisure.

Your hotel concierge will be able to assist with sightseeing recommendations or you may wish to purchase in advance a private car and guide for the day through our Executive Collection team.

El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.

Día 4

Enjoy one final buffet breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferring to the Rio de Janeiro International Airport. Transfers will be set up based on the flight time provided. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer.

Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:

• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. Todos los horarios del programa son aproximados, se indican a modo de referencia general y están sujetos a cambios.

• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.

• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.

Día 1

8:30am Disembark the ship in Rio and meet your guide

9:00am Introductory tour of downtown Rio

1:00pm Arrive at your hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

3:00pm Official hotel check in time

Overnight at the Sheraton Grand Rio Resort or similar hotel

Día 2

7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Tour Sugar Loaf, BBQ lunch and visit the Samba School Pavilion

5:00pm Return to the hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with dinner on your own

Overnight at the Sheraton Grand Rio Resort or similar hotel

Día 3

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

Day at leisure

Almuerzo y cena por su cuenta

Overnight at the Sheraton Grand Rio Resort or similar hotel

DÍA 4

AM Buffet breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Check out, settle any incidentals if you have any

TBA Transfer to Rio’s Galeão International Airport. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your transfer. Transfers will be set up according to the flight details provided.

Noches Adicionales: Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 4 del programa.

Traslados: Todos los huéspedes que reserven sus vuelos de manera independiente deben asegurarse de que la línea de cruceros tenga los detalles de la fecha de su vuelo más actualizados para que se puedan organizar los traslados al aeropuerto. Si no se reciben los detalles del vuelo 14 días antes de la fecha de comienzo del crucero, no se organizarán los traslados.

Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta o si su vuelo no se realiza el último día del programa, los traslados no estarán incluidos.

Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.

Pronóstico del tiempo:

Summer is from the end of November until March. During these months, the daily high averages 29° Celsius (84° Fahrenheit, although it can frequently climb as high as 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) in parts of the city.

At night, the temperatures remain in the mid-20s Celsius (high 70s Fahrenheit).

Qué debe traer:

Casual, comfortable attire, good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, camera, and umbrella

Moneda Local:

The local currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL). You will need Real’s, as the U.S. Dollar is not accepted in Brazil; however, dollars can still be used for small tips or to buy items in some tourist shops.

Electricidad

In Rio - 127V-60H - adaptors may be available at the hotel however we recommend brining your own international adaptor for electric devices.

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

A valid passport is needed. International guests are required to check with their travel agents with regards to Visa requirements.

Dirección del Hotel:

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Avenida Niemeyer 121, Leblon

Rio de Janeiro 22450-220

Phone (+55) – 21 2274 1122

El programa incluye:

3 nights at the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort or similar hotel - Classic ocean sideview room/high floor

Breakfast buffets

Two half-day tours, including the Tomorrow’s Museum; the São Bento Monastery and Sugarloaf

1 BBQ lunch

Air-conditioned coaches with English-speaking guide

Luggage handling and porterage at the airport and hotel

Service charges, handling fees, and local taxes

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.

El programa no incluye:

Any meals not listed above

All beverages

Propinas a guías y choferes

Other hotel incidentals including mini bar and personal expenses

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.