• Per person on Twin Sharing: $2100
• Single Supplement: $450

• As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double bed. There will be no reduction for triple sharing.
• Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case of any one member sharing room with other cancel their reservations.
• Tour starts in Rio De Janeiro on the above mentioned dates. There could be a possibility of flight departure on the previous evening
• On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same.

• March 30, 2020
• April 13, 2020

• Brazil : Rio de Janeiro
  • Guided city tour
  • Entrance to the Futuristic Museum
  • Visit the Corcovado Mountain to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer
  • Cable car upto Sugar Loaf Mountain
  • Free time at Copacabana Beach
  • Enjoy the Ginga Tropical Show
  • Visit the Tijuca Rain Forest in the heart of the city and the Botanical Gardens
• Brazil : Iguassu Falls
  • Visit the Falls from the Brazilian side
  • Visit the Falls from the Argentinian side
  • Enjoy the Great Adventure Navigation
• Argentina : Buenos Aires
  • Guided city tour
  • Dinner show at Tano Porteno
  • Full day Tigre Delta

• 03 nights accommodation at Hotel Americas Copacabana or similar in Rio de Janeiro
• 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Mercure or similar in Iguassu
• 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Kenton Palace(San Telmo) or similar in Buenos Aires

• Daily buffet breakfast in the hotel
• Daily local/Western/Continental, vegetarian/non vegetarian lunches
• Daily local/Western/Continental/Indian, vegetarian/non vegetarian dinners
• Two 500 ml bottles of mineral water per person per day

• All transfers will be conducted by a deluxe air conditioned coach except where specifically mentioned in the itinerary, while visiting the Tijuca Rainforest, where you will be travelling in open jeeps

• Tips to driver and guide
• Porterage of one bag (20 kgs) per person at hotels only

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Cost of International Air Ticket
• Cost of deviation – In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
• Cost of Transfer: The individual arrival & departure transfer in case you are not arriving / departing as per group ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE timings.
• Cost of visas to travel on the tour.
• Medical/ Travel insurance.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, cruise shore excursion and any type of beverages in cruise etc. Anything not specified under inclusions.
• Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
• Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’
• Departure taxes except where included.

Important

• All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
• Check for detail cancellation rules in our booking form.
• Updating of Mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare.
• We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion to confirm the same.
• Keeping in view of Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person.
• The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Air Tours Holidays are not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situations arises out of delay in granting visa by the consulate/embassy.

VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR

• USA Citizens : ETA for Argentina
• Green Card Holders and Indian Nationals: Multiple Entry Brazil / Argentina

Cost of above mentioned Visas is not included in your Tour Price.

Points to be noted

• Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in Schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same.
• Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
• The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
• Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
• We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
• For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary, however all the other services will remain the same.
• The Tour Cost is combination of all the arrangement and hence cannot be calculated on individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated on individually.
• Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case any of the guest cancel the reservations sharing room together.
• Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline.
• Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms and Conditions’.
• Please refer to our brochure for further details, terms & conditions.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

• It’s very important to find out BEFORE you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. ALWAYS LOOK INTO THE ASPECTS OF COVERING YOUR TRIP FOR UNFORESEEN EVENTS.

• Day 1: Rio De Janeiro – (LL, D)
  • Embark on your exciting discovery of South America as you arrive at Rio De Janeiro airport, where you will be met by your Tour Manager in the arrival’s area.  You will be transfer to the restaurant for lunch.  Lunch at local restaurant. Rio de Janeiro is rich in cultural diversity, with numerous cultural centers, museums of diverse interests, many themed bookstores and excellent libraries. Many of these places are installed in secular buildings of great historical value, which have marked part of the country’s history. We will start our tour of the Cultural Heritage of Unesco, the church of São Bento, we will continue our tour through the XV square, Arcos do Teles, Banco do Brasil Cultural Center, post office, Fine Arts Museum and finalize our tour in the newest Complex of the city, The Boulevard Olimpico, our guide will take you to explore the historic Mauá Square and its charms, strolling past the Mauá Pier, Rio Museum of Art, Museum of the Morning, where we will visit this splendor futuristic museum (Ticket included).Dinner buffet atanIndian restaurant. Overnight in Rio De Janeiro at Americas Copacabana Hotel or similar
• Day 2: Full day visit to Corcovado, Tijuca Forest and Botanical Gardens. Enjoy the Ginga Tropical Show! – (B, L, D)
  • Enjoy buffet breakfast in your hotel. The tour will begin with a visit to Santa Teresa, a traditional district with a temperate climate and large houses from the beginning of the century, built principally for the managers of the English railroads. In our modern times it has been converted into a center for the arts with many artisanal galleries and it is the only district in Río de Janeiro where it is possible to find a trolley car. Later you will visit Cerro Corcovado, located in the Atlantic Forest of Tijuca, the largest green urban area in the world, where you will find the Redeemer Christ, one of the most famous images of Río. Cerro Corcovado, along with D.Marta belvedere, is an obligatory stop on the tourist circuit due to the beautiful views from both places. From Corcovado you will enjoy views of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches, Rodrigo de Freitas Lake and the Botanical Garden. From the D. Marta viewpoint, the principal attractions are Maracaná Stadium, Guanabara Bay and Pan de Azúcar. This tour includes a small walk on a forest trail to Cascatinha Falls.Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, let’s proceed to Botanical Garden with its 137 hectares and has vegetation similar to the Atlantic Forest. The arboretum, to which the visitors have access, counts 54 hectares. With 7200 species of plants classifie d, including roughly 5500 trees and shrubs, it is considered one of the most important botanical gardens in the world. The first greenhouse at the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens was built in 1890. It was made out of wood and shaped as an octagon. In the 1930’s, the greenhouse was remodeled in glass and iron, similar to the style of the English glasshouses. Today the Orchidarium includes the glasshouse and the whole area that surrounds it, with a nursery with over 3000 orchid vases. Take some time to explore and enjoy the beautiful environment. After tour, transfer back to the hotel. Later in the evening, first you will enjoy a delicious dinner at Indian restaurant and then attend a show with the colorful and rich Brazilian culture, which will bring different expressions of their traditions and artistic manifestations together on stage. You will know each region of Brazil through its music, dances, colors and charm: the “Ziriguidum”, the Northeast, the Amazon, the Pampa with its folklore, besides Bahia with its Capoeira and its mystical rituals; Rio de Janeiro with its incomparable Lapa Bohemia, its dance halls and the performance of the legendary Tricksters. It will culminate with the luxurious Carnival, with fantastic drummers and beautiful Mulatas. *The show is only available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays *. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro at Americas Copacabana Hotel or similar.     
• Day 3: Visit Sugar Loaf Mountain – (B, LL, D)
  • Enjoy breakfast in your hotel, after which you head out toe Sugar Loaf Mountain – Via the Aterro do Flamengo, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where one of the largest symbols of the city is located: Sugar Loaf. You will travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes us to Urca Hill, a vantage points 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain.From this stage, a second cable car takes us up to the top. At 395 meters we will enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and several beaches of Niterói.After the visit you will enjoy lunch in the local restaurant. Dinner buffet at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro at Americas Copacabana Hotel or similar
• Day 4: Onto Iguazu – (B, LL, LD)
  • After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu. (flight cost not included) Tentative Flight:  G32001  GIGIGU
  • On arrival at the Foz Do Iguazu airport, proceed on a guided tour of the Brazillian Falls. Brazillian Falls Tour – Duration: 5 hrs approx.Located on the west end of the Paraná river, the Iguazú Park is a huge tropical rainforest which has been declared a World Heritage Site: it is one of the largest forest reserves in South America. Countless flora and fauna species live in it. We will take an elevator down to the base of the waterfalls and stop right above the river level. From a 1,000-meter footbridge, we will be able to admire the majestic Iguazú Falls or go up an elevator to the Salto Floreano viewpoint. Enjoy a local lunch.Proceed to your hotel for check in.Enjoy a local dinner tonight Overnight in Iguazu at the Mercure Iguazúor similar
• Day 5: Argentinian Falls tour and Big Adventure navigation – (B, LL, LD)
  • After breakfast in your hotel, proceed on a full day tour of the Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls.  Duration: 6-7 hs approx. –  Iguazú National Park a total of 55,500 hectares— bears the name of the river serving as northern border, which means “great waters” in the guaraní language. Surrounded by a lush subtropical rainforest, we will find the majestic Iguazú Waterfalls. Its water volume and more than 275 falls places it among the most important and spectacular waterfalls in the world. On different footbridges, we will visit the heart of the waterfalls, appreciating them from different angles. We will visit the lower circuit, and feel part of nature, refreshing ourselves with waterfall drizzle. On the upper circuit, we will stop at different viewpoints, and then reach the balcony at Gargantadel Diablo (Devil”s Throat). No doubt, this is the most amazing of all falls: water falls down from 80 meters.
  • BIG ADVENTURE NAVIGATION A tour that combines rainforest and waterfalls. We will drive trucks into the vast wild vegetation joined by experimented guides. We will get off at the pier and board a boat to sail the Iguazú Inferior river canyon, rafting the river rapids to appreciate falls from the San Martín island peaceful backwater. Then we will visit the TresMosqueteros (Three Musketeers) fall, and Gargantadel Diablo (Devil”s Throat) will crown the tour. Sailing the coast of the island, we will get to the next exciting point: the San Martín fall, the greatest a boat can approach.Lunch will be at a local restaurant. Enjoy a local dinner tonight. Overnight in Iguazu at the MercureIguazú or similar.
• Day 6: Iguazú – Buenos Aires – the Paris of South America!!  Enjoy a guided city tour followed by a Tango Show – (B, LL, LD)
  • After a buffet breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires.(flight cost not included).  Tentative Flight:  AR2725/1721  IGRAEP
  • On arrival, proceed on a guided tour of the city including Palermo – Plaza de Mayo – Puerto Madero – San Telmo – La Boca among other tourist attractions.On an unforgettable route, we will live all the porteño magic. These few hours feature all the magic of Argentina”s capital city. In this most complete overview of the Paris of South America we will visit the glamorous neighborhoods of Recoleta and its most famous cemetery, Palermo, May Square and the Pink House, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the newest & trendiest Puerto Madero Area and many other emblematic buildings and palaces of unique architectural, historical, and cultural value. The visit would not be complete without the sights of the first settlements of the city of Buenos Aires. The pintoresque neighborhood of San Telmo, residence to the porteño aristocracy until the end of the XIX century and where the renowned antiques market is held every Sunday; Caminito Street, in the colorful, Italian immigrants neighborhood of La Boca.Lunch will be taken at a traditional Argentinean restaurant on our way. Later this evening, enjoy a traditional Tango Show with dinner.  Tango Porteño is a unique place. The building used to be the Metro movie house, owned by the Metro Goldwyn Meyer company, a few steps from the Obelisco, in the heart of Buenos Aires. Now, the place is totally transformed into a tastefully decorated room where a refined tango show magically recreates the history of this musical genre, paired with international cuisine, honoring the golden days of classic Buenos Aires. Overnight in Buenos Aires at Kenton Palace (San Telmo) Hotel or  similar.
• Day 7: Tigre Delta navigation – (B, L, D)
  • Enjoy a buffet breakfast in your hotel and the highlights of today’s tour will be the San Isidro Cathedral – Tigre Navigation.  This tour will offer the passengers a different way to explore and enjoy the nature, very close to the city. On the way north to Tigre, which is about 30 km away from Buenos Aires, and one of the biggest Deltas in the world, you will go through one of the most beautiful accesses downtown, passing by residential suburban neighbourhoods with their calm narrow roads, Yacht clubs, and mansions. Departing from Tigre`s pier, on board of a typical island launch, the green labyrinth of channels and streams will open its doors to let you explore the nature of its islands, enjoying the views of beautiful riverside villas, Victorian docks, English gardens, and traditional rowing and boating clubs. For more than 100 years, the maze of rivers and channels of the Tigre Delta have been a favourite weekend gateway for “porteños”. During this relaxing off-site, you will leave the bustling city behind and enter a world that has changed little since the 1920s.Local lunchat  restaurant. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Buenos Aires at Kenton Palace(San Telmo) Hotel or similar.
• Day 8: Farewell ! – (B)
  • After a buffet breakfast, you will check out and transfer to the airport for your flight back home, or why not consider an extension to Peru!
  • Tentative Flight FOR POST TOUR PERU – TO LIMA  LA2428  EZELIM

ITINERARY

• Day 1: Arrive Manaus– Amazon – (LL,LD)
  • Arrive Manaus Airport, meet tour manager at 01.00pm on arrival area and proceed to your hotel/restaurant & check in. (Early check–in subject to availability). Kindly make your own arrangement if you are unable to meet Tour Manager at designated time.  Enjoy Lunch. Later depart by Coach and boat transfer to the Amazon Ecopark – your dwelling for the next 2 nights. Later in the evening visit Monkey Forest, Night tour in Canoe. Enjoy Local dinner in the hotel. Overnight at Amazon Ecopark
• Day 2: Manaus – (LL,LD)
  • After Breakfast, full day tour to the “Meeting of the Waters” phenomenon. It´s a spectacular merge of Negro and Solimões Rivers. From this point on both rivers form the famous Amazon River that runs all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The waters of the two rivers run together for about 12kms, side by side, without mixing. The phenomenon happens due to differences in temperature, density and speed of the waters of the rivers. Enjoy Local dinner in the hotel. Overnight at Amazon Ecopark
• Day 3: Manaus– Rio De Janeiro – (B,LL,LD)
  • After Breakfast, Enjoy a nature hike and learn about how native’s use the local vegetation in daily life. Check out and transfer from Eco park to Manaus airport for your flight to Rio De Janeiro. (flight cost not included). Tentative Flight:  G31643/G31098 MAOGRU-GRUGIG
  • On the way enjoy local lunch. On arrival at Rio De Janeiro, Tonight enjoy dinner/packed dinner. check in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel In Rio De Janeiro
• Day 4: Rio De Janeiro
  • After breakfast continue for Brazil & Argentina Tour  (B)

WHAT YOUR PACKAGE COST INCLUDES

SIGHTSEEINGS & EXCURSIONS

• Brazil : Amazon
  • Visit to the  Monkey Forest
  • Night Canoe Tour
  • Full day tour of the “Meeting of the Waters”
  • Enjoy a nature hike and learn about how native’s use the local vegetation in daily life.

Accommodation

• 02 nights at the Amazon Ecopark or similar in Amazon
• 01 night at Hotel Americas Copacabana or similar in Rio De Janeiro

Meals

• 03 buffet breakfast in the hotel
• 02 Local veg/non veg lunches
• 02 Local veg/non veg dinners at the hotel

Transfers

• All transfers will be conducted by a deluxe air-conditioned coach and by boat/jeeps wherever required

Tour Manager

• Services of a professional and expert Tour Manager

Tips, Porterage, Water

• Tips to drivers and guides
• One bag (20 kgs) per person at the hotel only
• Two bottles of mineral water per person per day (500 ml each)

TOUR COST

• Per person on Twin Sharing: $975
• Single Supplement: $250 

Note

• As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double bed. There will be no reduction for triple sharing.
• Group size below 15 will attract supplement cost on above tour cost
• Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case of any one member sharing room with other cancel their reservations.

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Cost of deviation – In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
• Cost of International/Internal Air Ticket
• Cost of Transfer: The individual arrival & departure transfer in case you have opted for deviation or purchase on separate ticket & not travelling under group ticketing.
• Cost of visas to travel on the tour
• Medical/ Travel insurance
• Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, cruise shore excursion and any type of beverages in cruise etc.
• Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
• Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the guests, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’

Important

• Updating of Mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare. Air Tours will not be responsible for credit of mileage.
• Air Tours request the airlines for preferred seats however this is as per Airline policy and at their discretion.
• Keeping in view of Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, Air Tours strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person.
• Check with us for correct flight information before you book any flight to take this tour.
• The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Air Tours Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and is only a facilitator in the visa application process.

Points to be noted

• Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the guests. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
• Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
• Air Tours Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the guests.
• Air Tours reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
• For the convenience of our guests, Air Tours will sometimes amend the itinerary; however all the other services will remain the same.
• The Tour Cost is combination of all the arrangement and hence cannot be calculated on individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated on individually.
• Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case any of the guest cancel the reservations sharing room together.
• Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline.
• Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms and Conditions’.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: 

It’s very important to find out BEFORE you leave whether your insurance will cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. ALWAYS LOOK INTO THE ASPECTS OF COVERING YOUR TRIP FOR UNFORSEEN EVENTS.

Important NOTE – Health

Cuzco is well above 11,000 feet some guests travelling from lower elevations may experience symptoms of altitude sickness, known within the Andes as Soroche. This typically results in shortness of breath, nausea and headaches. In most cases the symptoms will gradually lessen and pass as ones body adjusts to the altitude, Travel to high altitudes could pose a serious risk of illness, hospitalization, and even death, particularly if the traveler has a medical condition that affects blood circulation or breathing. Tourists or business visitors, particularly those who suffer from cardiac-related problems or high blood pressure should discuss the trip with their personal physician prior to departing the United States.

EXCURSION DETAILS:

AMAZON ECOPARK Jungle Lodge is a touristic, scientific and educational property, created and directed by a private initiative back in 1991, opening its doors to the public as an Ecotourism Lodge in 1995. Several streams of clear water run through the area. Located in the middle of the Amazon Rain Forest, at just 30 minutes by boat from Manaus, the Lodge is on the banks of the Rio Trauma – a tributary of Rio Negro- (Black River). Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge has a total of 70 rooms (bungalow style). Each unit has three apartments, made of concrete and wood. Each room with independent entrance, porches and bathrooms, all with air conditioning, electric showers and screened windows. The bungalows, although rustic, are pleasantly decorated and provide much comfort (night light, carpet, indigenous decorative objects, etc.)

NATURE HIKE

Biodiversity is the main characteristics of ECOPARK. It includes uncatalogued species in virgin rainforest, natural savannahs and creeks. Several streams of crystal clear warm water run through the rainforest. During tour the guide will lead clients, educating them about the local flora/fauna, how and where to find edible fruits and potable water, first aid , how to find their way in the forest and much more.

Duration: 1 to 3 hours (depending on health conditions of participants).

MONKEY FOREST

The facilities for rehabilitation and re-introduction of wild animals in their habitat (known as the Monkey forest), was created in 1991 with the intention of receiving animals which have been confiscated from illegal commerce. This is a joint project with the Municipal Secretary of Environment and Sustainability. In this center, the animals are initially put into quarantine to be evaluated and taken care of by a team of veterinaries and biologists. In partnership with the FFV (Live Forest Foundation), a nonprofit institution overseen by Amazon Ecopark Lodge, a unique feeding system has been developed. Twice a day, (10:30 & 15:30), the animals receive supplements of their natural diet, ensuring that they are being fed the necessary nutrients.

The Monkey Forest is open to guests at feeding times, always accompanied by a credentialed professional, permitting guests to film and photograph these animals in a natural and safe environment. It is also possible to “adopt” one of these animals and follow its development.

Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour.

 NIGHT TOUR IN CANOE

Depart lodge in paddle or motorized canoes, to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other nightly creatures). Alligators are spotted because their eyes shine like small red lights. Once the alligator is spotted by the guide’s spotlight, he will try to catch a small alligator with his own hands and bring it on to the canoe, and a brief explanation of their habitat follows. The alligator will then be safely released back to the river. (No harm is done to any of the animals)

Duration: about 1 hour.

Note: during “high water level” season (from April to August) and on full moon evenings, it might be difficult to find alligators.

TOUR TO THE “MEETING OF THE WATERS”

Departs ECOPARK at 08h30am on board of a regional double deck boat. The boat goes down the Negro River navigating along the shore of the City of Manaus, allowing passengers to view the Amazonas Theater, the Port of Manaus, the Customs and the interesting aspects of the local life – the stilt houses for instance. Arrival at The Meeting of the Waters by 11h30am.

It´s a spectacular merge of Negro and Solimões Rivers. From this point on both rivers form the famous Amazon River that runs all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The waters of the two rivers run together for about 12kms, side by side, without mixing. The phenomenon happens due to differences in temperature, density and speed of the waters of the rivers.

Continue the trip on the Amazon River to the Island of “Terra Nova “where lunch will be served in a typical restaurant (rustic yet clean restaurant with buffet style, international and regional dishes).

Return to the lodge and arrival by 05h30pm

Duration: about 09 hours

ITINERARY

• Day 1: Buenos Aires, Lima.  Enjoy a guided city tour – (LL, D)
  • Arrive Lima, meet tour manager at 11:00am on arrival area (Early check–in subject to availability). Kindly make your own arrangement if you are unable to meet Tour Manager at designated time. On arrival, proceed to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, before heading for a city tour of Lima.Visit downtown in the “City of the Kings”, the most important American city during colonial times. Take a walk around the Main Square, where you can find Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace and Metropolitan City Hall, beautiful buildings full of history and tradition. Then, discover the San Francisco Monastery, one of the most spectacular churches of colonial Lima. Visit its catacombs and a very fine museum of religious art from the XVII century. The tour goes all the way to the modern district of San Isidro, where you will appreciate HuacaHuallamarca, a pre Incan pyramid made out of adobe, and finish in the touristic district of Miraflores, where you will observe the Pacific Ocean coast from the vast seafront.Dinner at local Indian restaurant.   Overnight in Lima at Casa Andina Select Hotel or similar.
• Day 2: Lima – Cusco – Enjoy a guided city and archeological tour of Cusco – (B,LL,D)
  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
  • (Tentative Flight   LA2047  LIMCUZ  0914 1041)   (flight cost not included).
  • On arrival, proceed for a delicious local lunch. Later, head out for a guided city and archeological tour of Cusco.  You will visit the city of Cusco, known as the Imperial City and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here you will start your tour at the iconic San Pedro market, a local market where you can explore the colors, flavors and traditions of modern Cusco. The visit continues with the Koricancha Temple, an ancient Inca palace and cult center of the Sun God, above which the order of the Dominicans built a church, which remains standing to this day. You will continue ascending to the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, an impressive example of Inca military architecture. Afterwards, you will explore Q’enqo archeological site, where important Inca ceremonies took place. Finally, you will arrive to the Plaza de Armas (main square), where you will visit the Cathedral, the most important temple in the city. Overnight in Cusco at Xima Cusco Hotel or similar
• Day 3: Explore the treasures of sacred valley – Urubamba. – (B, LL, LD)
  • After breakfast in the hotel, You will head towards the Raqchi viewpoint, from where you will have a privileged view of the Urubamba Valley. Then, you will head to Moray, a fascinating archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will visit its huge concentric terraces, which the Incas used as a botanical laboratory. Then, you will visit the Maras salt mines, where the finest salt in the world is extracted: Maras salt. You will then head to a restaurant in Urubamba, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch. Continue to Ollantaytambo where you can visit the archaeological complex of the same name, one of the largest in Peru, which is strategically located on top of a mountain. Afterwards, you will descend to the town of Ollantaytambo, which stands out for maintaining the Inca urban planning as part of its original urban layout, with some buildings and narrow stone streets. You can tour the town and visit the local market. Later enjoy dinner in the local restaurant. Overnight in Cusco at Xima Cusco Hotel or similar
• Day 4: Machu Picchu by Vistadome Train – (B, LL, LD)
  • Buffet breakfast in your hotel. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo station to visit one of the most important tourist destinations in the world: Machu Picchu. The excursion starts with a train trip to the town of AguasCalientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. The natural beauty of the surroundings makes the train the best way to start your visit. When you arrive, you will start the ascent to the ruins, which will without a doubt be one of your most unforgettable experiences. At Machu Picchu you can see one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World and take some impressive photos. Then it is back down to AguasCalientes for lunch in a local restaurant. Finally, you board the train for the return journey and transfer to your hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Cusco at XimaCusco Hotel or similar
• Day 5: Farewell ! – (B)
  • After a buffet breakfast, you will check out and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

WHAT YOUR TOUR COST INCLUDES :

SIGHTSEEINGS & EXCURSIONS:

• Lima
  • Guided City tour
  • Visit Miraflores
• Cusco
  • Guided city tour
  • Visit Urumbamba valley
  • Visit Machu Picchu – The lost city of the Incas

ACCOMMODATION

• 01 night accommodation at Casa Andina Select Miraflores or similar in Lima
• 03 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Xima Cusco or similar in Cusco

TRANSFERS

• All transfers will be conducted by a deluxe air conditioned coach except where specifically mentioned in the itinerary,
• while visiting the Tijuca Rainforest, where you will be travelling in open jeeps

MEALS

• Daily buffet breakfast in the hotel
• Daily local/Western/Continental, vegetarian/non vegetarian lunches
• Daily local/Western/Continental/Indian, vegetarian/non vegetarian dinners

TOUR MANAGER

• Services of a professional and experienced tour manager throughout the tour

TIPS, PORTERAGE & WATER

• Tips to driver and guide
• Porterage of one bag (20 kgs) per person at hotels only
• Two 500 ml bottles of mineral water per person per day

TOUR COST

• Land Cost
  • Per person on Twin Sharing: $1300
  • Single Supplement: $200
• Note:
  • As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double bed. There will be no reduction for triple sharing.
  • Group size below 15 will attract supplement cost on above tour cost.
  • Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case of any one member sharing room with other cancel their reservations.

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Cost of International/Internal Air Ticket
• Cost of deviation – In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
• Cost of Transfer: The individual arrival & departure transfer in case you have opted for deviation OR due to flight delay OR purchase separate ticket on own & not traveling under our tour cost option with international flights.
• Cost of visas to travel on the tour.
• Medical/ Travel insurance.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, cruise shore excursion and any type of beverages in cruise etc. Anything not specified under inclusions.
• Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
• Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’
• Departure taxes except where included.

Important

• All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 15 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 15 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
• Check for detail cancellation rules in our booking form.
• Updating of Mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare.
• We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion to confirm the same.
• Keeping in view of Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person.
• The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Air Tours Holidays are not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situations arises out of delay in granting visa by the consulate/embassy.

VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR

• Green Card Holders : Multiple Entry Peru Visa

Note:    Cost of the above mentioned visa is not included in your tour price.

Points to be noted

• Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
• The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
• Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
• We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
• For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary, however all the other services will remain the same.
• The Tour Cost is combination of all the arrangement and hence cannot be calculated on individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated on individually.
• Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case any of the guest cancel the reservations sharing room together.
• Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline.
• Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms and Conditions’.
• Please refer to our brochure for further details, terms & conditions.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: 

It’s very important to find out BEFORE you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. ALWAYS LOOK INTO THE ASPECTS OF COVERING YOUR TRIP FOR UNFORESEEN EVENTS.

Important NOTE – Health

Cuzco is well above 11,000 feet some passengers traveling from lower elevations may experience symptoms of altitude sickness, known within the Andes as Soroche. This typically results in shortness of breath, nausea and headaches. In most cases the symptoms will gradually lessen and pass as ones body adjusts to the altitude, Travel to high altitudes could pose a serious risk of illness, hospitalization, and even death, particularly if the traveler has a medical condition that affects blood circulation or breathing. Tourists or business visitors, particularly those who suffer from cardiac-related problems or high blood pressure should discuss the trip with their personal physician prior to departing the United States.