Rio, Iguacu Falls And The Amazon
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Highlights
- Visit or observe the famous Maracana football stadium
- Chance to enjoy a view of the Iguacu falls
- Watch the magnificence of Mother Nature at spectacular ‘Devils Throat’
- Enjoy an excursion by motorboat to observe birds, crocodiles, dolphins and flora on Maica Lake.
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- Cruise Price Includes: Transfers to/from Santarem airport to the Amazon Dream
- Port taxes
- Porterage
- Mineral waters
- 9-night cruise on full board basis
- All shore excursions including entrance fees
- Services of the resident Amazon Dream cruise director and expert guides Land Section Includes: All airport and other transfers, 3-night stay at the 5* Sofitel Hotel in a superior room on a bed and breakfast basis
- Full day excursion to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Domestic flights from Rio to Iguacu and Iguacu to Santarem
- 2-night stay at the 5* Hotel Das Cataratas
- Iguacu on a bed and breakfast basis
- Half day guided visits to the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of the Iguacu Falls including entrance fees.
- Amazon Dream will provide rubber boots (please mention shoe size at time of booking) and ponchos if necessary
- Please bring your own binoculars, small back pack and mosquito repellent.
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Itinerary
Accommodation: Sofitel Hotel
Arrive in Rio for your stay at the 5* Sofitel Hotel (or similar), located on Copacabana Beach. Rest of the day is at leisure in the city of the 2016 Olympic Games.
Please note that this programme is not suitable for those with walking difficulties. Also note the cruise itinerary is indicative and subject to change, depending on local river conditions.
Full day fully guided tour of Rio including the city’s two breath-taking highlights: take a train journey and short walk to Corcovado, the imposing statue of Christ, overlooking the city. We then continue to Sugar Loaf mountain where we take the cable car to the top, ...
Today is at leisure. Relax by the pool or on the beach, or our representative will be able to organise any additional individual guided excursions you might require.
Accommodation: Hotel das Cataratas
Transfer to Rio airport and fly to Iguacu. On arrival, transfer to the luxurious Hotel das Cataratas, the only hotel located within the National Park with its own verdant gardens looking over the awe-inspiring Iguacu Falls. We...
Morning guided visit by coach across the border into Argentina for a view of the Iguacu Falls from a series of walkways that take you right to the edge of the spectacular ‘Devils Throat’. Rest of the day at leisure enjoying the wonderful surroundings of your hotel as well as reflecting on the magnificence of Mother Nature.
Transfer to Iguacu airport and flight to Santarem, via Sao Paulo. Welcome to Amazonia. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the Amazon Dream for your 9-night cruise on a full board basis. After welcome presentation and safety drill, the Amazon Dream sails...
Wake up to the sound of parrots, toucans, and other birds. Enjoy an excursion by motorboat to observe birds, crocodiles, dolphins and flora on Maica Lake. Opportunity to try your hand at Piranha fishing. After lunch on board, cruise to the mouth of the Curua Una River...
Morning walking tour in primary rainforest to observe wildlife and flora with your guide. Continue by motorboat on the Curua Una River observing monkeys, dolphins and the most beautiful scenery. After lunch, cruise the mighty Amazon River passing houses on stilts of t...
Morning trip by motorboat to observe the fauna and flora on the small tributaries linking the Amazon to Monte Alegre Lake. Cruise to Santarem and explore the town including the harbour bazaars with stalls selling multicoloured hammocks. Sail to the mouth of the Jari, ...
Morning travel by motorboats on the Jari River visiting the community living on its banks. After lunch, we cruise towards Maguari village on the shore of Tapajos National Forest. Here the river is over 20 kilometres wide; it feels like you are at sea and thus we explo...
Morning walking tour in the primeval forest with native guides from the community of Maguari, observing gigantic trees, birds, kings of the canopy, blue butterflies, monkeys and sloths. Afternoon cruise to Lake Marai where we visit a Munduruku Indian village. Sunset bird watching on Braganca Lake.
Morning excursion by canoe accompanied by Indian guides discovering Munduruku village in Marituba including a forest walk with Indian guides. Sail to Amorim Lake on the Tapajos River.
Morning expedition on the Amorim River by canoe with local guides. Sail towards Anuma Lake and Vista Alegre Village. Anchor in the lake at sunset when the water changes colour becomes golden. In the Amazon, for the local Indians, sunset is always an event, a celebration. In the evening enjoy a meeting with representatives of the community of Vista Alegre and traditional dances.
Morning trip into the heart of Tapajoara Reserve, where the inhabitants live off the resources, which are “extracted” from the forest – hence the name. Visit the village and observe the daily life of the "caboclos": preparing the manioc flour, basic ingredient in all ...
Disembark after breakfast or stay on board until your transfer to the airport.
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- A 20% deposit of your total booking value with Pandaw is required upon confirmation and is non refundable.
- Final balance must be paid 61 days before departure or the booking will be cancelled and the deposit forfeited.
- Certain special offers may require higher non-refunable deposits. These will be advised to you at the time of booking
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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- International flights
- Travel insurance
- All drinks
- All tips, and
- Items of a personal nature
- Please Note: U.S. ordinary passport holders visiting Argentina for tourism or business must pay a "reciprocity fee" of US$160. This "reciprocity fee" is not a visa. This amount is equivalent to what Argentine citizens must pay when requesting a visa to enter the United States.
- Please Note: Canadian citizens who are tourists must pay the Argentine "Reciprocity Fee" estimated at US$92 on-line prior to travel.
- Please Note: Australian citizens who are tourists must pay the Argentine "Reciprocity Fee" estimated at US$100 on-line prior to travel.
- Please Note: Just before the cruise in Santarem and towards the end of the cruise in Alter do Chao, there are ATMs but they usually don’t work. Bring enough cash (USD, EUR or Real) to pay for your on-board-bills.
- Please Note: Drinks and crew gratuities are NOT included on our partner cruises.
Accommodation
Hotels
5* Sofitel Hotel
5* Hotel Das Cataratas
Transportation & Flights
Transportation & flights
Ship Accommodation Details Sun Deck 1 Cabin Upper Deck 2 Cabin at the bow with shared balcony Upper Deck 2 Cabin at the stern with shared balcony Main Deck 3 Cabins on the starboard Main Deck 2 Cabin on the larboard
Build 2007 in Santarem, Para, Brazil Certified by RBNA Manaus and Brazilian Navy Authority Length: 90,21 ft. / 27,50 m Beam: 21,32 ft. / 6,50 m Draft: 5,8 ft. / 1,90 m Berths: 18 pax
Cruise Cancellation and Refund
- Cancellations for all or any part of the trip will not be effective until received in writing in the offices of Pandaw. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply:
- From time of booking until 61 day prior to departure non-refundable deposit
- From 60 days and less till departure, no show, late arrival or early return 100% cancellation fee
- Note: We strongly recommend for your protection that you purchase a trip cancellation insurance.
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