HOTELS

Deluxe Class:

Das Cataratas The Hotel das Cataratas is located in the centre of the Iguaçu National Park, surrounded by tropical nature alongside the famous Iguaçu Falls. This charming 203 bedroom colonial-style hotel, the only hotel inside the Brazilian National Park, is a unique spot for those wishing to experience the magnificent spectacle of the Iguaçu Falls.

 Le Meridien Towering 37 floors above the world famous Copacabana Beach with views of Sugar Loaf and the Corcovado Peak, Le Meridien Copacabana is a Rio landmark. Located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro on the oceanfront and just ten minutes from the city's principal business district, shopping and cultural center, the hotel has facilities which include 21 conference rooms, an expanded state-of-the-art business center and 496 redecorated guest rooms. The elegant public areas unite typically European tradition and refinement with the natural beauties of the Wonderful City

First  Class:

The Excelsior Copacabana hotel is located on the very best area of copacabana, facing the ocean, at one of the most elegant addresses in rio de janeiro. The access to any place in rio is fast and easy: just 10 minutes to downtown or to the domestic airport; and 28 kilometers to aero porto internacional tom jobim. Near the hotel you may find several cinemas, theaters, restaurants, shopping malls and nightclubs, all surrounded by the exciting glamour of copacabana. Elegance and comfort lies in every one of the hotels 233 guest rooms and suites. 
  
The Bourbon Cataratas Resort Hotel is strategically located with respect to the main tourist sites in the city of Iguassu, on the Rodovia das Cataratas, km 2,5. The hotel is located near of the Iguassu Falls, attraction considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. From the hotel you can visit Itaipu Dam, the world?s largest power station, go on rafting tours, visit the Bird Park, and the Jesuits? ruins on both Brazilian and Argentinean sides of the border. 

Tourist Class:

The Copa Sul Hotel has a superb location, close to the most beautiful sightseeing spots in Rio, such as, the Sugarloaf and the Corcovado Mountain. The hotel features 88 well appointed guestrooms with a variety of amenities.

The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of homemade salads, fresh fruits and desserts. Have lunch at Temperos Restaurant or enjoy an a la carte dinner. The business centre is equipped with the latest innovative technology on broadband access. The Copacabana conference room fits up to 45 guests for training and small conferences with several seating dispositions.

Rafain Palace Hotel
More than being a guest; really living: this is the way Rafain Palace Hotel and Convention Center serves the expectations of its clients, whether they are Brazilians or foreigners. Starting with its strategic location, close to the principal access routes that lead to the Iguassu Falls, Itaipu Bi-national Dam, as well as to the frontiers with neighboring countries Paraguay and Argentina.

The Rafain Palace Hotel offers 213 apartments each decorated and equipped with balcony, air-conditioning, hair dryer, safe, cable TV, Internet access, sound system and minibar. 

ITINERARY

1st DAY U.S. /RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Depart USA "Flying Down to Rio," brings back magical movie moments. Today, you’re on your way to make your memories in the world’s most magnificent playground, the beaches of Rio de Janeiro.

2nd DAY - RIO DE JANEIRO

Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure: With many vacations you have to decide, "Should we go to the beach and relax or should we go to a city to explore, sightsee and discover?" You’re in Rio – where you can easily do both with just a hop into a taxi or the new and marvelous air-conditioned metro.

3rd DAY RIO: CORCOVADO AND SUGAR LOAF

Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York has the Statue of Li berty. Rio is so special, it has two symbols – and we see them both today – the giant Statue of Christ the Redeemer, at the summit of Corcovado Mountain and Sugar Loaf Mountain which stops the string of stupendous beaches

-jutting it’s distinctive, awesome rocky profile into the sea. And it’s reached by amusement-park-like cable cars. The views from both peaks are irresistible.

No need to resist, since we’ll be touring them. Everything about Rio is excessive. Rio doesn’t have just one famous beach – it has many including the Art Deco Copacabana, the fabulously chic Ipanema, Leme, Leblon and Praia Vermelha (Red Beach) and you see them all. (B/L)

4th DAY - RIO DE JANEIRO

Full day at leisure to enjoy the incredible natural beauty of Rio, stunning beaches with the stunning bodies -- although the bodies of "Cariocas" (the name of Rio’s residents) of are frequently not that natural. If you still want to see more beaches, albeit more secluded ones, nestled amidst picturesque fishing villages, enjoy an optional full day Tropical Islands cruise with lunch ($55) or visit the famous Hippie Fair in Ipanema (Only Sundays). Tonight enjoy a Brazilian BBQ Dinner and Samba Show. (B/D)

5th DAY - IGUASSU FALLS

Fly to Iguassu Falls and transfer to your hotel. If you should hear thunder from your hotel room, you’re so close, it’s only the roar of the Falls, the widest falls in the world. Iguassu National Park is just  a few steps down walkways, with views of the Falls that are constantly changing. (B)

6th DAY - IGUASSU FALLS

If it’s your lucky day, you may even see some rainbows. Even if you don’t, you’re lucky to visit both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides, since many tours just go to one or the other, but we included both sides for your pleasure. Return to your hotel. (B) 

7th DAY -IGUASSU FALLS - U.S.

Day at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the U.S. (B)

Package Features

• Rates do not Include International or Domestic flights.
• 5 nights' accommodation (3 nights in Rio + 2 nights Iguassu Falls) per choice of hotel category
• Meals per itinerary
• A guided city tour including a visit to Corcovado (Christ de Redeemer statue),and the Sugar Loaf in Rio.
• Guided Visits to both, the Brazilian side and the Argentinian side of the Iguassu Falls.
• All airport transfers in Rio and Iguassu Falls
• Baggage handling.
• USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Plan.

Important Iguassu Falls Parak entrance fee change. As of December 08, 2009 the Iguassu Park Entrance will cost as follows:

All entrance fees and state taxes are not included in our prices. Today's fees and taxes are: * Brazilian Park entrance fee = US$ 25.00, **Argentinean Park entrance fee = US$ 25.00, *** Itaipu Dam Entrance fee = US$ 8.25,****Brazilian and Argentinean Park entrance fee = 50.00. These entrance fees and state taxes are per person, non commissionable and aresubjected to change without previous notice. There is also a municipal tax of US$2.00 per person and must be paid directly to the hotels.