Are you ready to discover Brazil? 2013/2014 AIUSA TOURS IN BRAZIL Dear Exchange Student, Congratulations!!! We're pleased that you're going to be part of our culture! Contents: Trips for 2013/2014.....................3 Pantanal & Bonito Super Adventure................................7 Notheast Nov/Dec...........................8 Notheast The Dream Trip..............9 As an exchange student you will have a new lifetime experience! A year of new discoveries, a time of adventures, learning and lots of fun! With all that in mind, Belo Brasil Tours has been organizing for over 16 years exclusive cultural tours for exchange students in Brasil to know the most beautiful and interesting places of each region in our country and South America. According to around 12.000 different exchange students' experiences, the Cultural Tours in Brazil were one of the most remarkable times of their year in our country! Notheast Budget.............................10 Notheast 23 Days...........................11 Salvador...............................................12 Rio de Janeiro..................................13 Over 80% of the exchange students living in Brazil travel with Belo Brasil Tours! This is due to our strong commitment with safety, high quality and great environment created in the trips for you to enjoy it the most. Iguaçu Falls........................................14 South of Brazil..................................15 Buenos Aires.....................................16 Amazon Expedition.........................17 Amazon Budget...............................18 Registration Procedures.............19 2 In 2013/2014, you will have the unique opportunity to participate with us and about 1.000 other exchange students from over 55 different countries of the world in these trips throughout Brazil and South America! Find below information about our trips, so you'll be able to better organize your year. TRIPS 2013/2014 PANTANAL & BONITO SUPER ADVENTURE 2013 INCLUDES* - 2 overnights in hotels on the way to/from Pantanal; - 5 nights in Bonito with breakfast, lunch and dinner; - 2 nights in Pantanal with breakfast, lunch and dinner; - Rafting in Bonito; - Snorkeling in Bonito; - Canopy in Bonito; - Water tubing ride; - Bow and Arrow activity; - Zip line; - Anaconda and Pantanal Snakes Protection Project; - Blue Lagoon Cave; - Waterfalls; - Photograph Safari in Pantanal; - Horseback riding through the marshlands; - Piranha fishing; - Alligator night spotting; - Camping in Pantanal (optional); - Pool party with Brazilian barbecue. NORTHEAST 2013 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER INCLUDES* - Brasília; - Lençóis (Chapada Diamantina); - Maceió; - Natal; - Recife / Olinda / Porto de Galinhas; - Salvador; - Arraial D'Ajuda / Porto Seguro; - Vitória (overnight only); - Rio de Janeiro. NORTHEAST 2014 THE DREAM TRIP INCLUDES* - Brasília; - Lençóis (Chapada Diamantina); - Maceió/Praia do Gunga; - Natal/Praia de Pipa; - Jericoacoara; - Fortaleza/Praia do Cumbuco; - Recife /Olinda/Porto de Galinhas; - Salvador/Praia do Forte; - Itacaré; - Arraial D'Ajuda/Porto Seguro/Trancoso; - Vitória (overnight only); - Rio de Janeiro. NUMBER OF DAYS 10 DATES Trip 1: October 27th to November 05th 2013 Departure from Belo Horizonte and São Paulo. POCKET MONEY*** R$ 250,00 Trip 2: November 01st to November 10th 2013 Departure from Curitiba. NUMBER OF DAYS 23 DATES November 27th to December 19th 2013 Departure from Belo Horizonte and São Paulo. POCKET MONEY*** R$ 700,00 Note: check with your Rotary district in Brasil if you are allowed to participate on the Northeast Nov/Dec trip before you make your reservation. NUMBER OF DAYS 31 DATES Trip 1: January 04th to February 03rd 2014 POCKET MONEY*** R$ 700,00 Departure from São Paulo. Trip 2: January 07th to February 06th 2014. Departure from Cascavel, Maringá and São Jose do Rio Preto. Trip 3: January 10th to February 09th 2014 Departure from Curitiba. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description 3 NORTHEAST BUDGET 2014 INCLUDES* - Brasília; - Lençóis (Chapada Diamantina); - Maceió; - Natal; - Fortaleza; - Recife / Olinda / Porto de Galinhas; - Aracaju; - Salvador; - Arraial D'Ajuda / Porto Seguro; - Vitória (overnight only); - Rio de Janeiro. NORTHEAST 23 DAYS 2014 INCLUDES* - Brasília; - Lençóis (Chapada Diamantina); - Maceió; - Natal; - Recife / Olinda / Porto de Galinhas; - Salvador; - Arraial D'Ajuda / Porto Seguro; - Vitória (overnight only); - Rio de Janeiro. NORTHEAST THE DREAM TRIP - HALF TRIP 2014 INCLUDES* Half 1: - Brasília; - Lençóis (Chapada Diamantina); - Maceió; - Natal/Praia de Pipa; - Jericoacoara; - Fortaleza/Praia do Cumbuco; - Recife. NUMBER OF DAYS 29 INCLUDES* - 3 nights in Salvador; - Historical city tour including Pelourinho; - Visit to Tamar Project – protection of the sea turtles; - Visit to Forte beach; - Boat ride to Frade's island; - Folkloric show. 4 January 08th to February 05th 2014 R$ 700,00 Departure from São Paulo/Rio de Janeiro. NUMBER OF DAYS 23 DATES POCKET MONEY*** January 13th to February 04th 2014 R$ 700,00 Departure from Belo Horizonte and São Paulo. NUMBER OF DAYS 15 POCKET MONEY*** DATES Trip 1: Half 1: January 04th to January 19th 2014 Half 2: January 19th to rd February 03 2014 R$ 400,00 Trip 2: Half 1: January 07th to January 22nd 2014 Half 2: January 22nd to February 06th 2014 Half 2: - Recife; - Salvador/Praia do Forte; - Itacaré; - Arraial D'Ajuda/Porto Seguro/Trancoso; - Vitória (overnight only); - Rio de Janeiro. SALVADOR 2014 POCKET MONEY*** DATES Trip 3: Half 1: January 10th to January 25th 2014 Half 2: January 25th to February 09th 2014 NUMBER OF DAYS 4 POCKET MONEY*** DATES January 27th to January 30rd 2014 R$ 200,00 Flight or bus ticket to/from Salvador to your host city is not included in the price above. Contact Belo Brasiltotomake makea a special quote for you. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description RIO DE JANEIRO 2014 INCLUDES* - 4 nights in a 3 stars hotel in Rio (Copacabana Beach); - Transportation to the tours included during the days in Rio; - Ipanema Beach; - Copacabana Beach; - Favela Tour (slum tour); - Ticket to the Christ Statue tour; - Ticket to the Sugar Loaf tour (Pão de Açúcar); - Samba and funk dance class; - Visit to Sambódromo (the carnival place); - Visit to Forte de Copacabana; - Visit to Maracanã Soccer Stadium tour; - Walking city tour to the historical downtown area; - Shopping Mall; - Visit to the Botanical Garden. FOZ DO IGUAÇU 2014 INCLUDES* - 4 nights in hotel 3 or 4 stars in Iguassu Falls city; NUMBER OF DAYS 5 POCKET MONEY*** DATES th R$ 250,00 February 05 to th February 09 2014 Flight or bus ticket to/from Rio de Janeiro to your host city is not included in the price above. Brasiltotomake make Contact Belo a special quote for you. NUMBER OF DAYS 5 POCKET MONEY*** DATES March 17th to March 21st 2014 - Visit to the Iguassu Falls (Brazil and Argentina sides); R$ 200,00 Transportation to/from Iguassu Falls City is not included in the price above. - Visit to Itaipu Hidroeletric plant; - Visit to Bird's Park; - Visit to Puerto Iguazu (Argentina); Contact Brasil make Belo totomake a special quote for you. - Visit to the Three Borders Mark; (Brasil/Argentina/Paraguay); - Shopping in Ciudad del Leste (Paraguay); - Folkloric Show with barbecue dinner. SOUTH TOUR 2014 INCLUDES* NUMBER OF DAYS - São Paulo (departure); 13 - Foz do Iguaçu; - Porto Alegre; DATES March 17th to March 29th 2014 POCKET MONEY*** R$ 300,00 Departure from Belo Horizonte and São Paulo. - Canela; - Gramado; - Florianópolis; - Curitiba. BUENOS AIRES 2014 INCLUDES* - 3 nights in 3 stars hotel in Buenos Aires; - Flight ticket São Paulo/Buenos Aires/São Paulo; - City tour in Buenos Aires; - Boat tour Delta Tigre; - Visit to Palermo Woods. NUMBER OF DAYS 4 DATES April 07th to April 10th 2014 POCKET MONEY*** R$ 200,00 According to Rotary's policy, you can only participate in this trip if you take one of the other trips in Brazil. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description 5 AMAZON EXPEDITION 2014 INCLUDES* - 1 night in Manaus; - 1 night in a Figueiredo Jungle Lodge; - 5 nights on the boat expedition; - 1 night in the Rainforest; - Visit to an Indian Tribe; - Canoe rides through the flooded rainforest; - Special evening trekking in the jungle; - Waterfalls tour in Figueiredo; - Alligator night spotting; - Visit and swim with the Amazon Pink Dolphins; - Survival trekking; - Tree planting; - Social activity at a native community; - Global Warming Lecture (Planting the seed of future). AMAZON BUDGET 2014 INCLUDES* - I night in Manaus; - 2 nights in a Figueiredo jungle lodge; - 5 nights on a boat expedition; - Canoe rides through the flooded rainforest; - Trekking in the jungle; - Waterfalls tour in Figueiredo; - Alligator night spoting; - Survival trekking; - Tree planting; - Social activity at a native community. NUMBER OF DAYS 9 Expedition 01: April 19th to April 28th 2014 Expedition 02: April 26th to May 05th 2014 Expedition 03: May 03rd to May 12v 2014 Expedition 04: May 10th to May 19th 2014 NUMBER OF DAYS 9 POCKET MONEY*** DATES R$ 150,00 Flight Ticket: Not included in the price above as it varies depending on where you live in Brazil. It is mandatory to buy flight ticket with Belo Brasil Tours. This trip starts in Manaus. Contact Belo Brasiltotomake make a special quote for you. DATES POCKET MONEY*** May 10th to May 19th 2014 R$ 150,00 Flight Ticket: Not included in the price above as it varies depending on where you live in Brazil. It is mandatory to buy flight ticket with Belo Brasil Tours. This trip starts in Manaus. Contact Belo to make a special quote for you. BrasilBrasil ToursTours busesbuses only travel during the day measures. IMPORTANT: Belo only travel during thefor daysafety for safety measures. BrasilBrasil reserves the right to make alterations in prices and itinerary with no previous notice. ** Prices are based on our last trips. Belo reserves the right to make alterations in prices and itinerary with no previous notice. Final price will be informed on the Official Program of the trip to be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. ** Airfare is not included in the price. Prices depend on the city of departure and it is the student's responsibility to pay for this extra cost. Any costs with necessary trips from the host city to the boarding city are the student's responsibility. *** Pocket money is used for payment of meals and optional activities during the trip that are not included on the program's price. Remember to take extra money for souvenirs. 6 *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description Pantanal & Bonito Super Adventure 2013 DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO/CURITIBA 10 days/9 nights Picture this: You, standing on one of the largest marshland regions in the planet, surrounded by lakes, rivers, trees, lots of birds, many animals like deers, capybaras, armadillos, alligators, and unique jaguars. Ready to make it happen? Let the adventure start! First we will visit Pantanal, one of the last unexplored natural reserves in the world with the largest wild life reserve in the American Continent. You'll spend 3 adventurous days in this spectacular region, a real acquaintance of man and nature. In Pantanal you'll go piranha fishing, horseback riding, bird watching, as well as alligator spotting at night! A night to remember! On the second part of our trip, you'll understand the real meaning of beauty! Bonito is on top of the list of the best ecotourism destinations in Brazil as well as one of the most beautiful places on earth! Get ready to spend 5 amazing days, diving and rafting in extremely clear rivers, swimming in natural aquariums and waterfalls, and trekking in grottos and caves! “The first thing that I saw when I got out of my room was a toucan! It's so special to see that bird in the nature and not in a cage! I was feeling so happy with all that birds' sounds, hot wind and landscapes so different. When we arrived by the river to fish, there were alligators everywhere around us! It was so exciting!” Mireille Beaudoin (Canada) PRICE INCLUDES: • Transportation in modern tourism buses (with air conditioner, dvd player and cd player, fridge and toilet); • Mineral water and soft drinks inside the bus; • 02 overnights on the way to/from Pantanal (to rest); • 02 Nights in a hotel farm in Pantanal (optional camping in the marshland in one of the nights); • Mineral water 24 hours at the hotel in Pantanal; • 05 Nights in a hotel in Bonito; • 09 Breakfasts (buffet style); • 06 Lunches with dessert and 1 drink (either a bottle of water or soft drink) per person buffet style; • 07 Dinners with dessert and 1 drink (either a bottle of water or soft drink) per person buffet style; • Canopy in Bonito (walking on the top of the trees); • Bow and arrow activity; • Boia Cross; • Water tubing ride; • Zip line; • Social activity with local community; • Snorkeling in crystal clear waters; • Visit to the Blue Lagoon Cave; • Swim in waterfalls; • Rafting in Formoso River; • Piranha fishing; • Alligator night spotting; • Photographic Safari in Pantanal; • Trekking in Pantanal to observe birds and animals; • Horseback riding; • Hiking in local forest; • Visit to the Anaconda and Pantanal snakes Preservation Project; • Dancing party with a DJ in Bonito with exchange students; • Specialized eco-guides in all activities; • Brasil Coordinator and Monitor; • Chaperone; • Academic Doctor; • 01 Trip DVD; • 01 Backpack; • 01 Trip t-shirt; • 01 Squeeze for water; • First aid medicine. *Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. 7 Northeast Trip November/December 2013 DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO The Northeast region is well known by its innumerous beaches, tropical paradises and several historical and cultural riches! Here is where it all began, the arrival of colonists and birthplace of Brazilian people. During this trip you'll see what the Northeast region has to offer, tropical climate, exuberant vegetation on mountain ranges, historical and cultural patrimony, contagious happiness and hospitality of its people, natural wonders, kilometers of beaches, and let's not forget, plenty of sun, warm crystal-clear waters, and lots of music!!! Fun and friendship during the whole trip! 23 days/22 nights PRICE INCLUDES: • Visit to Mercado Modelo (handcraft souvenir market) in Salvador; • Ride in the Elevador Lacerda from low city to high city in Salvador; • Transportation with modern tour bus (air conditionner/4 TVs/DVD Player/fridge/toilet/2 Drivers); • Folkloric dance show in Salvador; • 22 Nights in three or four people rooms; • Hand craft souvenir fair in Maceio; • 22 breakfasts buffet style; • Visit to the Maracanã Soccer Stadium in Rio de Janeiro; • 21 Meals (buffet style with one drink included) during the trip including Brazilian barbecue, regional food of the Northeast, etc; • Visit to the Sambódromo (place for Carnaval parades) in Rio de Janeiro; • 02 Nights Brasília; • Ticket to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro with the train ride; • 03 Nights in Lençóis; • 02 Nights in Maceió; • Copacabana Beach; • Ipanema Beach; • 03 Nights in Natal; • Ticket to the Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro; • 02 Nights in Recife; • Ticket to TAMAR Project in Salvador (Sea Turtle Environmental Project); • 03 Nights in Salvador; • 03 Nights in Arraial D'Ajuda; • 01 Night in Vitória (to rest only); • 03 Nights in Rio de Janeiro; • Three and four stars hotels; “I know personally I have been planning and looking forward to this trip since before I even arrived in Brazil. As my friends in Brazil have said repeatedly, these trips have and will allow me to see more of Brazil than most Brazilians have seen. When we are going through our photos in 15 years we will think “Oh I remember when we did.....on our trip to the Northeast”. We should carry these memories with us for the rest of our lives as well as the friends we make on this trip from around the world.”. • Visit to Santa Cruz de Cabralia; Emily (USA) - Northeast Trip January 2010 • Visit to Pelourinho neighborhood in Salvador; • Mineral water and soft drinks in the tour bus; • City tour on the visited cities; • Visit to 9 beaches in the Brazilian coastline; • Natural slide water fall at Chapada Diamantina; • Ticket to Lapa Doce hiking cave at Chapada Diamantina; • Visit to the historical village in Porto Seguro; • Ticket to São Francisco de Assis Church in Salvador; • Ticket to the Reis Magos fortress in Natal; • Buggy ride at the sand dunes; • Private Boat tour to Frade's Island in Salvador; • Forró class in Porto Seguro; • Funk class in Rio de Janeiro; • Samba class in Rio de Janeiro; • Capoeira class in Lençois; • Capoeira show in Lençois; • Carnival party in Recife; • DJ Pool Party in Porto Seguro/Arraial D'Ajuda; • Farewell party in Rio de Janeiro; • Specialized Tour Guides; • Brasil Coordinator and monitor; • Academic doctor; • Chaperone; • 01 Trip T-shirt; • 01 Backpack; • 01 Trip DVD with videos and pictures; • First aid medicines. *Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. 8 Northeast The Dream Trip 2014 DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO/CURITIBA/CASCAVEL The Northeast region is well known by its innumerous beaches, tropical paradises and several historical and cultural riches! Here is where it all began, the arrival of colonists and birthplace of Brazilian people. During this trip you'll see what the Northeast region has to offer, tropical climate, exuberant vegetation on mountain ranges, historical and cultural patrimony, contagious happiness and hospitality of its people, natural wonders, kilometers of beaches, and let's not forget, plenty of sun, warm crystal-clear waters, and lots of music!!! Fun and friendship during the whole trip! “We left our hearts in Jericoacoara! The most beautiful beach, the most wonderful city!” Karl (Germany) Nicolaj (Denmark) PRICE INCLUDES: New and modern tour bus with air conditionner/4 TVs/DVD Player/fridge/toilet/2 Drivers; 30 Nights in three or four people rooms, being: 02 Nights in Brasília 03 Nights in Lençóis 02 Nights in Maceió 02 Nights in Natal 03 Nights in Jericoacoara 02 Nights in Fortaleza 03 Nights in Recife 03 Nights in Salvador 03 Nights in Itacaré 03 Nights in Porto Seguro 01 Nights in Vitória (overnight only) 03 Nights in Rio de Janeiro 30 breakfasts buffet style; 28 Meals buffet style with 1 drink included (water, soda or juice); Ticket to the Gruta Lapa Doce; Capoeira show and class in Lençois; Ticket to Morro do Pai Inácio; Folkloric show with dances, rhythms and candomblé in Salvador; Natural slide water fall at Chapada Diamantina; Ticket to Lapa Doce hiking cave at Chapada Diamantina; Visit to the historical village in Porto Seguro; Visit to Santa Cruz de Cabralia; Visit to Pelourinho neighborhood in Salvador; Visit to Mercado Modelo (handcraft souvenir market) in Salvador; Ride in the Elevador Lacerda from low city to high city in Salvador; Folkloric dance show in Salvador; Hand craft souvenir fair in Maceio; Ticket to TAMAR Project in Salvador (Sea Turtle Environmental Project); Ticket to São Francisco de Assis Church in Salvador; Carnival Party in Recife; Private Boat tour to Frade's Island Beach in Salvador; Picnic on the beach; Frevo class in Olinda; Horseback riding in Cumbuco Beach in Fortaleza; Luau party in Jericoacora; 8 Buggy ride at the beaches and sand dunes with stop to swim at the lake in Tatajuba in Jericoacoara; Buggy ride at the sand dunes in Cumbuco Beach in Fortaleza; Sand board in Cumbuco Beach in Fortaleza; Forró class in Jericoacoara; Ticket to the Reis Magos fortress in Natal; Axé class in Porto Seguro; DJ Pool Party in Itacare; Surfing lesson in Itacare; Yoga on the beach in Cumbuco OR Jericoacoara; Ticket to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro with the train ride; Ticket to the Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro; Ticket to the Botanic Garden in Rio de Janeiro; Visit to the Sambódromo (place where the Carnival happens) in Rio de Janeiro; Walking city tour to the Historical Center downtown Rio de Janeiro Samba class in Rio de Janeiro; Funk class in Rio de Janeiro; City tour at the visited cities; Specialized Tour Guides; Mineral water and soft drinks in the tour bus; Cultural sheet information for each visited city; 01 Trip T-shirt; 01 capoeira pants 01 Backpack; 01 Trip DVD; Academic doctor; First aid medicines; Chaperone; BrasilBrasil Coordinator and monitor. Belo Coordinator and monitor. * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website within 50 days prior the departure. DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO The Northeast region is well known by its innumerous beaches, tropical paradises and several historical and cultural riches! Here is where it all began, the arrival of colonists and birthplace of Brazilian people. During this trip you'll see what the Northeast region has to offer, tropical climate, exuberant vegetation on mountain ranges, historical and cultural patrimony, contagious happiness and hospitality of its people, natural wonders, kilometers of beaches, and let's not forget, plenty of sun, warm crystal-clear waters, and lots of music!!! Fun and friendship during the whole trip! “We really jumped into a new lifestyle while we were on the trip as we got to experience the foods, culture, the beaches of the northeast, find out the history of Brasil and the way the people live here”. Claire (Australia) Northeast Budget Trip 2014 29 days/28 nights PRICE INCLUDES: • Modern tour bus (air conditioner/4 TVs/DVD Player/fridge/toilet/2 Drivers); • 28 Nights in three or four people rooms; • 28 breakfasts (buffet style); • 26 Meals (buffet style) with one drink included (water, soda or juice) during the trip including Brazilian barbecue, regional food of the Northeast, etc; • 02 Nights Brasília • 03 Nights in Lençóis • 02 Nights in Maceió • 03 Nights in Natal • 03 Nights in Fortaleza • 03 Nights in Recife • 01 Night in Aracaju • 03 Nights in Salvador • 04 Nights in Arraial D'Ajuda • 01 Night in Vitória (to rest only) • 03 Nights in Rio de Janeiro • Three and four stars hotels; • Mineral water and soft drinks in the tour bus; • City tours on the visited cities; • Visit to more than 10 of the most pristine beaches in the Brazilian coastline; • Natural slide water fall at Chapada Diamantina; • Entrance fee to Morro do Pai Inacio in Lencois; • Ticket to Lapa Doce hiking cave at Chapada Diamantina; • Visit to the historical village in Porto Seguro; • Visit to Santa Cruz de Cabralia; • Visit to Pelourinho neighborhood in Salvador; • Visit to Mercado Modelo (handcraft souvenir market) in Salvador; • Ride in the Elevador Lacerda from low city to high city in Salvador; • Folkloric dance show in Salvador; • Hand craft souvenir fair in Maceio; • Visit to the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro; • Visit to the Sambódromo (place where the Carnival happens) in Rio de Janeiro; • Ticket to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro; • Copacabana Beach; • Ipanema Beach; • Ticket to the Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro; • Ticket to TAMAR Project in Salvador (Sea Turtle Environmental Project); • Ticket to São Francisco de Assis Church in Salvador; • Ticket to the Reis Magos fortress in Natal; • Ticket to the atelier of the plastic artist Ricardo Brennand in Recife; • Horseback riding in Cumbuco Beach in Fortaleza; • Buggy ride in sand dunes at Cumbuco Beach; • Sand board at Cumbuco Beach; • Boat tour to Frade's Island in Salvador; • Forró class; • Funk class; • Samba class; • Capoeira show; • Carnival party in Recife; • Party in Porto Seguro/Arraial D'Ajuda; • Farewell party in Rio de Janeiro; • Specialized Tour Guides; • Brasil Coordinator and monitors; • Academic doctor; • Chaperone; • 01 Trip T-shirt; • 01 Backpack; • 01 Trip DVD; • First aid medicines. *Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. 10 Northeast 23 Days 2014 DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO The Northeast region is well known by its innumerous beaches, tropical paradises and several historical and cultural riches! Here is where it all began, the arrival of colonists and birthplace of Brazilian people. During this trip you'll see what the Northeast region has to offer, tropical climate, exuberant vegetation on mountain ranges, historical and cultural patrimony, contagious happiness and hospitality of its people, natural wonders, kilometers of beaches, and let's not forget, plenty of sun, warm crystal-clear waters, and lots of music!!! Fun and friendship during the whole trip! “This trip was very important to me and I want to thank you for this wonderful time. All along, it was a very important and cool experience for me. I learned a lot at this tour. Thanks for everything!” Caroline (Germany) 23 days/22 nights PRICE INCLUDES: • Folkloric dance show in Salvador; • Hand craft souvenir fair in Maceio; • Transportation with modern tour bus (air conditionner/4 TVs/DVD Player/ fridge/toilet/2 Drivers); • 22 Nights in three or four people rooms; • 22 breakfasts buffet style; • 22 Meals (buffet style with one drink included) during the trip including Brazilian barbecue, regional food of the Northeast, etc; • 02 Nights Brasília; • 03 Nights in Lençóis; • 02 Nights in Maceió; • 03 Nights in Natal; • 02 Nights in Recife; • Visit to the Maracanã Soccer Stadium in Rio de Janeiro; • Visit to the Sambódromo (place for Carnaval parades) in Rio de Janeiro; • Ticket to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro; • Copacabana Beach; • Ipanema Beach; • Ticket to the Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro; • Ticket to TAMAR Project in Salvador (Sea Turtle Environmental Project); • Ticket to São Francisco de Assis Church in Salvador; • 03 Nights in Salvador; • Ticket to the Reis Magos fortress in Natal; • 03 Nights in Arraial D'Ajuda; • Buggy ride at the sand dunes in Natal; • 01 Night in Vitória (to rest only); • Surf Lesson in Praia da Pipa; • 03 Nights in Rio de Janeiro; • Private Boat tour to Frade's Island in Salvador; • Three and four stars hotels; • Picnic on the beach; • Mineral water and soft drinks in the tour bus; • Forró class in Porto Seguro; • City tour on the visited cities; • Funk class in Rio de Janeiro; • Visit to 9 beaches in the Brazilian coastline; • Samba class in Rio de Janeiro; • Natural slide water fall at Chapada Diamantina; • Capoeira class in Lencois; • Entrance fee to Morro do Pai Inacio in Lencois; • Capoeira show in Lencois; • Ticket to Lapa Doce hiking cave at Chapada Diamantina; • Visit to the historical village in Porto Seguro; • Visit to Santa Cruz de Cabralia; • Visit to Pelourinho neighborhood in Salvador; • Visit to Mercado Modelo (handcraft souvenir market) in Salvador; • Ride in the Elevador Lacerda from low city to high city in Salvador; • Carnival party in Recife; • Luau party in Praia da Pipa; • Pool Party in Porto Seguro; • Farewell party in Rio de Janeiro; • Visit to historical downtown in Rio de Janeiro; • Visit to a Shopping Mall in Rio; • Visit to Favela (slum) in Rio; • Specialized Tour Guides; • Belo BrasilBrasil Coordinator Coordinator and monitor; and monitor; • Academic doctor; • Chaperone; • 01 Trip T-shirt; • 01 Backpack; • 01 Trip DVD with videos and pictures of the trip; • First aid medicines. *Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. 11 Salvador 2014 DEPARTURE FROM: ANY CITY IN BRASIL* 4 days/3 nights Welcome to Bahia! PRICE INCLUDES: If you are looking for great excitement, friendly people and a fun and musical environment, you are going to the right place! Salvador has African influence on its cuisine, music and architecture. The city is known as the Capital of Joy, because of its exuberant Carnaval, that lasts one entire week and it is the biggest of Brazil. Divided by a scarp, Salvador has lots of beaches perfect for swimming and diving. • 3 nights in Salvador in a four stars hotel in three or four people rooms; You can enjoy all these cultural and natural attractions with several other young students from all over the world! • Visit to Forte beach; “The beach was amazing and beautiful with blue and clear water. We were so happy to visit this unique city!” • 3 breakfast buffet style; • 3 dinners with 1 beverage buffet style; • Historical city tour including Pelourinho; • Folkloric show with dances, rhythms and candomblé; • Visit to Tamar Project – protection of the sea turtles; • Visit to the São Francisco de Assis church; • Private Boat ride to Frade's island with picnic at the beach; • Cultural Sheet Information about Salvador; Boglarka (Romania) Vojtech (Czech Republic) BrasilBrasil Coordinator. • Belo Coordinator. Tania (Indonesia) * Belo will assist you on your arrival in Salvador. BrasilBrasil will assist you on your arrival in Salvador. Our staff will meet you at the bus station or at the airport. * The costs with transportation from the airport or bus station to the hotel are the student's responsibility. * The trip to Salvador (and back) can be with plane or bus. * On this trip the student will stay in Salvador with one of the groups of the Northeast Trip, so you will have the chance to meet and share great moments with other exchange students. * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website within 50 days prior the departure. 12 Rio de Janeiro 2014 5 days/4 nights DEPARTURE FROM: ANY CITY IN BRASIL* The “wonderful” city!!! PRICE INCLUDES: Come and check the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro! • 4 nights in a 3 stars hotel in Rio de Janeiro in Copacabana Beach; • 4 breakfasts; The enchanting city of Rio has 90km of white sand beaches, a rich cultural life and lots of attractions! You will see the Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the “Seven New Wonders of the Modern World”, symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. You will have the chance to see one of the most extraordinary views of the city up on the Sugar Loaf Mountain, samba at the Sambódromo, enjoy the beautiful Ipanema beach and much more! “Rio was really good, very hot. The Christ and the Sugar Loaf will stay in our memories.” Mirijam and Philip (Germany) • 4 dinners buffet style with 1 drink included (soda, juice or water); • Ticket to the “Christ the Redeemer” tour with the train ride through the tropical forest; • Visit to Forte de Copacabana; • Visit to the Tijuca tropical forest; • Visit to a slum (Favela Tour) • Visit to Maracanã soccer stadium; • Visit to the Sambódromo (place for Carnaval parades) in Rio de Janeiro; • Ipanema Beach; • Copacabana Beach; • Ticket to Sugar Loaf tour; • Walking city tour to the Historical Center downtown; • Shopping Mall; • Samba Class; • Funk Class; • Transfer in and out in Rio de Janeiro; • 1 Trip T-shirt; • Belo BrasilBrasil Coordinator/Monitor. Coordinator/Monitor. * Brasil will assist you on your arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Our staff will meet you at the bus station or at the airport. * The trip to Rio (and back) can be with plane or bus. * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. 13 Iguaçu Falls 2014 DEPARTURE FROM: ANY CITY IN BRASIL* (flight ticket is not included in the price) We will visit Iguaçu Falls, a majestic spectacle of 275 waterfalls, present in three important South American countries: Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. This trip will give you the opportunity to see the works of nature, as well as the works of mankind, such as Itaipu, the biggest hydroelectric power plant in the world! "The Iguaçu Falls are impossible to describe. They are so beautiful, they literally take your breath away. They're so huge and beautiful, that it makes you realize how small you are. The falls are one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in my life and maybe ever will. AMAZING!” Archana Arvind Bhakta (EUA) * Brasil will assist you on your arrival in Foz do Iguaçu. Our staff will meet you at the bus station or at the airport. * The trip to Foz do Iguaçu (and back) can be with plane or bus. * On this trip the student will stay in Salvador with one of the groups of the South of Brazil tour, so you will have the chance to meet and share great moments with other exchange students. * ** Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. The students from: Bahamas, Botswana, China, Korea, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,Taiwan, Thailand, East Timor and Zimbabwe, will need to apply for a visa to visit Argentina. The visa process can take up to 45 days and it is the students own responsibility. Brasil will be ready to provide all the assistance on getting the necessary information. *** The students from: United States, Canada and Australia will be necessary the payment of a reciprocity fee to enter Argentina. The payment of this fee must be made online and Brasil can help you with all necessary instructions to make this payment. 14 4 days/3 nights PRICE INCLUDES: • 04 Nights in Foz do Iguaçu in 3 stars hotel; • 04 breakfasts buffet style; • 04 dinners with dessert and 1 drink per meal (soda, water or juice) buffet style; • Visit to the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power plant; • Ticket to the Birds Park in Foz do Iguaçu; • Ticket to the Iguaçu Falls - Argentinean side; • Ticket to the Iguaçu Falls - Brazilian side; • Visit to the Mark of the Three Borders (Brazil/Paraguay/Argentina); • Visit to the city of Puerto Iguazu in Argentina; • Visit to the city of Ciudad del Leste in Paraguay; • South American folkloric show in Foz do Iguaçu, with barbecue; • 01 Dinner at a Brazilian steak house (churrascaria) in Foz do Iguaçu; • Specialized Local Guide; • Chaperone; • Brasil Belo Brasil Coordinator; Coordinator; • Transfer Hotel/Bus station or Airport in Foz do Iguaçu; • 01 Trip T-shirt; • 1 Trip DVD; • First aid support and medicine. South of Brazil 2014 13 days/12 nights DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO This trip will show you Brazil's mixed culture and diversity. We'll drive by the most expressive southern cities of Brazil. PRICE INCLUDES: • 04 nights in Foz do Iguaçu, with breakfast and dinner with 1 dessert and 1 drink (soda, water or juice) included buffet style; • Visit to the Itaipu Powerplant; The trip begins in Foz do Iguaçu's amazing waterfalls, proceeding to Gramado and Canela with its European style. You'll visit the beautiful island of Florianópolis and its beaches, the green architectural city of Curitiba and the huge metropolis of São Paulo! “The beaches (specially the Joaquina beach) were wonderful! Beautiful people, beautiful hotel, soccer at the beach! What else can we ask for!” • City tour in Canela; • Rafting in Gramado; • Ticket to the Iguaçu Falls - Argentinean side; • City Tour in Gramado; • Ticket to Parque Caracol - Canela; • Ticket to the Castelinho Caracol - Canela; • Ticket to the Parque Knorr - Gramado; • Ticket to the Hollywood Dream Cars Museum - Gramado; • Ticket to the Iguaçu Falls - Brazilian side; • Ticket to the Mundo a Vapor - Canela; • Tourism tax in Foz do Iguaçu; • 03 nights in Florianópolis, with breakfast and dinner included; • Visit to the Three Borders Mark (Brazil/Paraguay/Argentina); • City tour in Florianópolis; • Visit to the city of Puerto Iguazu in Argentina; • Typical lunch at an “enxaimel” style restaurant; • Visit to the city of Ciudad Del Leste in Paraguay; • 02 nights in Curitiba, with breakfast and dinner included; • Latin American folkloric show in Foz do Iguaçu; • Ticket to the Bird's Park in Foz do Iguaçu; • 1 barbecue dinner in Foz do Iguaçu; • 01 typical italian dinner at Madalosso, the biggest restaurant in Brazil; • City tour in Curitiba; • Free mineral water and soda inside the bus; • Local guides in Foz do Iguaçu; • Cultural sheet guide to each visited city; • 01 Night in Lajeado; • First aid kit; • City tour in Porto Alegre; • 01 Trip shirt; Krzysztof (Poland) • 02 nights in Gramado, with colonial style breakfast included; • Chaperone; Katrine (Denmark) • 02 dinners; • Brasil Belo Brasil ToursTours coordinator/monitor. coordinator/monitor. Roberto, Mario, Giselle e Karen (Mexico) Kyle (Canada) Laura (Australia) • 01 Trip DVD; * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. ** The students from: Bahamas, Botswana, China, Korea, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,Taiwan, Thailand, East Timor and Zimbabwe, will need to apply for a visa to visit Argentina. The visa process can take up to 45 days and it is the students own responsibility. Brasil will be ready to provide all the assistance on getting the necessary information. *** The students from: United States, Canada and Australia will be necessary the payment of a reciprocity fee to enter Argentina. The payment of this fee must be made online and Brasil can help you with all necessary instructions to make this payment. 15 Buenos Aires 2014 4 days/3 nights DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, provides to all tourists a memorable travel experience in South America. A mixture of impressive architecture, culture, charm and tango, this city is definitely an exuberant and charming destination! Be prepared to cheer at the famous soccer stadium La Bombonera, eat lots of Argentinean barbecue, and dance tango through the flowered streets of Buenos Aires! PRICE INCLUDES: • Flight ticket at economic class São Paulo/Buenos Aires/São Paulo; • Transfer in Buenos Aires Airport/Hotel/Airport; • 3 nights in a three star hotel, in 2 0r 4 people rooms, including breakfast; • Panoramic city tour in Buenos Aires with local guide; • Visit to the Palermo Woods; • Visit to the “Delta Tigre”; • Cultural sheet guide; "Well, in a few words this trip was awesome! Buenos Aires has a special air, it's one thing that I just can't explain, totally different from the others cities in Brazil that I know. The people are so beautiful and the city is absolutely charming!” Hilda Ploves (Mexico) • First aid medicines; • Chaperone; • Brasil Belo Brasil coordinator. coordinator. * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website within 50 days prior the departure. ** The students from: Bahamas, Botswana, China, Korea, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,Taiwan, Thailand, East Timor and Zimbabwe, will need to apply for a visa to visit Argentina. The visa process can take up to 45 days and it is the students own responsibility. Brasil will be ready to provide all the assistance on getting the necessary information. *** The students from: United States, Canada and Australia will be necessary the payment of a reciprocity fee to enter Argentina. The payment of this fee must be made online and Brasil can help you with all necessary instructions to make this payment. 16 Amazon Expedition 2014 DEPARTURE FROM: Any city in Brazil to Manaus* 9 days/8 nights The trip of your life!! PRICE INCLUDES: This trip is organized for the exchange students that dream about great adventures in the Amazon Rain Forest! • 01 night at a hotel in Manaus - 3 or 4 students per room, including breakfast buffet style; • Trekkings, medium and high levels, in trails inside the Amazon Forest; • 01 nights at the lodge in Presidente Figueiredo - 3 or 4 students per room, including breakfast buffet style; • 01 Survival trekking; You will go on a 5-day boat expedition through the Amazon and Negro Rivers. The adventure starts in the capital, Manaus. A city full of history, culture and enchantment. Be ready to go deep in the Amazon jungle, into extremely wild spots and hidden waterfalls and caves! This trip would not be complete without a special moment between you and the forest itself. During the night inside the rainforest, sleeping in hammocks, you'll be part of one of the world's most important treasures! Sharpen your ears for the sounds of the forest and open your eyes for the varieties of animals only present in this unique place! You'll also swim with the Amazon pink dolphins, visit an Indian community, go trekking and get to know everything about this region with our outstanding eco-guides! “Wordless, just amazing! How can one explain a trip so incredible that words wouldn't be fair to describe it… Actually, words would insult the real beauty and magic of such an amazing experience. The trip of Belo Brasil Tours was more than a visit to a beautiful place, with beautiful people, in good company… It was a journey to another world… To another culture and atmosphere and lifestyles that none of us would have such luck to experience, and, for a short period of time, live!” Nikki Rumney (Australia) • 05 nights on an Amazon regional boat, sleeping on hammocks, including breakfast buffet style; • 01 night at the forest sleeping in hammocks; • Free mineral water during the boat expedition and at the Presidente Figueiredo lodge – 24 hours a day; • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner all days (except lunch on the days in Manaus) Buffet style, including soft drink or water in each meal. Meals with international menu and local Amazonian fishes, such as: pirarucu, tucunaré, tambaqui, surubi, jaraqui and others; • 10 snack meals with tropical fruits and local pastries; • Thematic dinner at the Negro River beach; • Transfer in/out in Manaus and Presidente Figueiredo by tourist bus with air conditioning within the schedule stablished by the program; • Exclusive Cultural City tour in Manaus; • Expedition to the Ecological Reserve of Janauary; • Expedition to the Anavilhanas Archipelago; • 01 Evening trekking to the Maroaga Cave; • Presentation on a topic about the Amazon; • Visit to a community of "caboclos" with social activity; • Project Carbon Zero; • Exclusive: visit to the tribe of the "Saterê Maué" indians; • Tour to go swimming with the pink dolphins; • Visit to the Casa da Farinha, with demonstration of the manufacturing process of flour; • Professional regional jungle guides accredited by EMBRATUR; • Cultural guide in Manaus accredited by EMBRATUR; • Chaperones; ToursTours Coordinators; • Brasil Belo Brasil Coordinators; • Brasil Belo Brasil Medical Student; Medical Student; • Emergency first aid attention; • First aid medicines; • Cultural/folkloric expedition's sheet guide; • 01 Shirt; • Visit to the Amazonas Theater in Manaus; • 01 squeeze for water; • Entrance to the folkloric rehearsal/show of Parintins in Manaus; • 01 Backpack; • Meeting of waters from Rio Negro and Rio Solimões, that later become the Amazon river; •Folkloric show in President Figueiredo; • 09 expeditions in motorized canoes inside iguapós and igarapés in the Negro River; • Piranha and other fish sportive fishing; • Alligator's and other animals' night spotting; • 01 Trip DVD. * Brasil will assist you on your arrival in Manaus. Our staff will meet you at the airport. * The trip to Manaus (and back) must be made by airplane.Belo Brasil will provide special prices for you. It is mandatory to buy your plane ticket through Brasil. * Trip program price and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website within 50 days prior the departure. 17 Amazon Budget 2014 DEPARTURE FROM: Any city in Brazil to Manaus* It is also possible to experience the Amazon region for less! You will visit Manaus, will go deep in the forest, will be four days on a boat expedition on the Amazonas and Negro Rivers, will visit a local community, will go piranha fishing, will see the fabulous Amazon animals, will swim in waterfalls inside the jungle, will hike on exclusive trails and will be part of this fantastic and unique place! We went for a trekking, looking for a waterfall in the middle of the jungle. We walked until we reach a waterfall close to a big cave and followed this small river. We saw a lot of interesting bugs, an weird spider and monkeys! We kept on walking until we found a big waterfall and it was already night. We turned off our flashlights and stood there just listening the Amazon night sounds.... Unforgettable! Rosa Angelica Martinez (USA) 9 days/8 nights PRICE INCLUDES: • The meeting of the waters tour of Negro and Solimões Rivers forming the Amazon River; • 01 night at a hotel in the city of Manaus - 3 or 4 people per room, including breakfast buffet style; • 05 expeditions in motorized canoes inside iguapós and igarapés in the Negro River; • 02 nights at the lodge in the city of Presidente Figueiredo - 3 or 4 people per room, including breakfast buffet style; • Piranha and other fish sportive fishing; • Alligator's and other animals' night spotting; • Swimming in the Negro river; • 05 nights on an Amazon regional boat, sleeping in hammocks, including breakfast buffet service; • Expedition to the Ecological Reserve of Janauary; • Free mineral water during the boat expedition and at the lodge in Presidente Figueiredo. • Expedition to the Anavilhanas Archipelago; • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner all days (except lunch on the days in Manaus) Buffet style, including soft drink or water in each meal. Meals with international menu and local Amazonian fishes, such as: pirarucu, tucunaré, tambaqui, surubi, jaraqui and others; • Thematic dinner at the Negro River beach; • Transfer in/out in Manaus and Presidente Figueiredo by touristic bus with air conditioning, at the time schedule stablished by the program; • Cultural City tour in Manaus; • Visit to the Amazonas Theater in Manaus; • 01 Trekking until the Maroaga Cave; • Visit to community of “caboclos” (natives) with social activity; • Canoe trip to see the Amazon plant, lillypads; •Trekkings, medium and high levels, in trails inside the Amazon Forest; • 01 Survival trekking; • Visit to the Casa da Farinha, with demonstration of the manufacturing process of flour; • Professional regional jungle guides accredited by EMBRATUR (Brazilian Tourism Bureau); • Cultural guide in Manaus accredited by EMBRATUR; • Chaperones; BrasilBrasil ToursTours Coordinators; • Belo Coordinators; • Academic Doctor; • Medical assistance in case of emergencies; • First aid medicines; • Cultural/folkloric expedition's sheet guide. * Brasil will assist you on your arrival in Manaus. Our staff will meet you at the airport. * The trip to Manaus (and back) must be made by airplane.Belo Brasil will provide special prices for you. It is mandatory to buy your plane ticket through Brasil. * Trip program price and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website within 50 days prior the departure. 18