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Suggested Packages / Rio area / Amazon / Pantanal / Iguassu
Salvador and Bahia / Northeast Coast / Bonito / Fernando de Noronha
Gauchos & Grapes / Land of Gold and Gems / Lencois Marenhenses

Bus Tours from Salvador to Fortaleza and Reverse
or
Salvador to Recife and Reverse

Tourmaline Package -
15 days/ 14 nights - Fortaleza to Salvador

Day 1 (Sun) - Fortaleza / City Tour
Morning visit to the city including: the coast road with the Iracema Meireles and do Futuro beaches; the Art and Popular Culture Museum, the Anthropological Museum, Cultural Metropolitano (Metropolitan Culture Centre), Fortaleza Nossa Senhora (XVII Century), the José de Alencar Theatre and the Tourism Centre, where it is not possible to resist the purchase of local artisan craft in wood, ceramic, and "fillet" and "labyrinth" lace work.

Day 2 (Mon) - Fortaleza / Cumbuco
The principal attraction of the Cumbuco beach is its dunes with their fine white sand. Here everybody has a buggy trip (optional) and goes esquibunda (optional), Ceará's most popular sport, where one boards - seated or standing - down the dunes. The buggy trips can be "with or without excitement", be prepared to negotiate dunes of up to 10 metres in height (optional). In the afternoon, there will be a shopping trip to the Central Market.

Day 3 (Tue) - Fortaleza / Canoa Quebrada / Natal
Morning trip to Canoa Quebrada with its dunes of very fine sand, colourful faults extending like a wall facing the sea and warm waves. Lunch (optional) under canvas on the coast and after passing an unforgettable day on to Fortaleza and lodgings in Natal.

Day 4 (Wed) - Natal / City Tour / Pirangi
Morning visit to the city, including the Potengi Palace, the Cathedral, Ladeira do Sol, Praia dos Artistas "Artists' Beach", Forte dos Reis Magos (Fort of the Three Kings [biblical]), Coluna Capitolina (The Capitol Column)… Along the modern Via Costeira (Coast Road), a visit to Ponta Negra (Black Point). A trip to the Rocket Launching Site at Foguetes da Barreira do Inferno and Pirangi, where the largest cashew tree in the world. At night, as an option, we would suggest the Zás-Trás club show.

Day 5 (Thr) - Natal / Jacumã
The beach 32kms north of Natal offers optimum bathing conditions as the sea is calm and clear. Jacumã also offers a complex of fixed and moving white and golden sand dunes where tourists can have an emotional ramble and also (optional) visit the Jacumã Lake set amongst the dunes where the famous sports of "aeribunda" and skibunda" (seated boarding) can be enjoyed. There is an excellent menu to choose from at the Naf-Naf restaurant in Jacumã, on the coast. This is the most charming place on the Northern Littoral!!

Day 6 (Fri) - Natal / João Pessoa
Morning departure for the Paraiban capital, complete with antiquities such as churches, museums, cultural centres, parks and old buildings. The Santa Rosa Theatre in Pedro Américo Square is one of the four oldest theatres in Brazil (1888). The St. Francisco Cultural Centre (1589) TOOK ALMOST 200 YEARS TO COMPLETE. Its Baroque group is made up of the church of St. Francisco, the convent of St. Antônio and the Popular Culture Museum, which has permanent exhibitions on folklore, xylographs and sacred art. There will be a visit to the Ilha de Areia Vermelha (the isle of the red sand) for bathing and to see the sunset on the Praia do Jacaré (Jacaré beach).

Day 7 (Sat) - João Pessoa / Igarassu / Itamaracá
Igarassu, 39kms from Recife, is located in the region where the first exploration during the Portuguese colonization took place. It is notable, also, for its religious festivals, such as the Buscada (search) de St. Gonçalo do Amarante and for the Saints Cosme and Damião, whose church is the oldest still standing in Brazil (1535). We will visit the famous Ilha (Island) de Itamaracá and the Orange Fort (entrance optional), from where we can cross over to Coroa do Avião to enjoy bathing, water sports and delicious seafood (optional trip).

Day 8 (Sun) - Recife / City Tour / Olinda
Visit to the city, including the beach, Boa Viagem church, the Capibaribe and Beberibe Rivers and the Capela Dourada (Golden Chapel). Trip to the Forte das Cinco Pontas (the Five Points Fort), Ruas (streets) do Sol and da Aurora (Old Recife), Forte do Brum (Brum Fort), Pátio de St. Pedro, Campo das Princesas, the Maurício de Nassau Bridge (the oldest in Brazil). Visit to the city of Olinda - Historic and artistic monument (said title awarded by UNESCO), the Heights and church da Sé (1537), the old slave market, the steep streets and convent of St. Francisco (1585), the Episcopal Palace…… Free time to go shopping for artisan craft. We recommend a schooner trip to enjoy the Capibaribe and Beberibe rivers and the Brazilian "Venice" (optional).

Day 9 (Mon) - Recife / Porto Galinhas / Maceió
Morning journey to Porto de Galinhas, one of the surfing paradises on the Pernambucan Littoral. Our itinerary of sun and sea along the vast Brazilian littoral, scene of the most beautiful beaches in the world, continues, now, on the littoral of Pernambuco and Alagoas, where reefs, extensive coconut groves and primitive beaches, such as St. Miguel dos Milagros, Japaratinga and Maragogi, predominate. We continue through small nuclei of sugar cane, and sugar mills. Arrival in Maceió, the famous and busy capital of Alagoas.

Day 10 (Tue) - Maceió / City Tour / Ilha da Croa (Croa Island)
Morning, visit to the Alagoan capital, Praias 9beaches) de Pajuçara, Jatiuca e Sete Coqueiros (seven coconut groves). The square and church of the Martyrs, the Government Palace, Mirante (viewpoint) de St. Terezinha, the Cathedral, the Mundaú and Manguaba lakes, Pontal (point) da Barra, where we find "fillet" and "labyrinth" lace craftsmanship. We continue on to the northern seaboard, to the Barra de St. Antônio, and by boat on to the Ilha da Croa, which is very interesting. There is an optional trip by catamaran to the mangroves, where one an visit the Nature Reserve and bathe in the river or sea.

Day 11 (Wed) - Maceió / Marechal Deodoro / Praia Francês
Visit to the historic city of Marechal Deodoro, 31kms from Maceió, with its important architectural, artistic and religious heritage from colonial Brazil. Here Marechal (Marshall [Military]) Deodoro da Fonseca, who proclaimed the Republic, was born. The principal attractions are the Convent of St. Francisco (1684), the original church of Our Lady of Conception (N.S. da Conceição) (1755) and the Museum of Sacred Art, sited in a XVIII Century Franciscan convent. The city is sited by Lake Manguaba, with its marshy islands, boat trips and bars. We go on to the "French Beach" (Praia do Francês), with its warm and crystal waters.

Day 12 (Thr) - Maceió / Foz de St. Francisco + Penedo / Aracaju
After breakfast, trip in catamaran to the paradise of Foz do (estuary of the) "St. Francisco River", with its deep, green waters. Old "Chico" is an icon that is part of Penedo's local folklore. Lunch is on board, anchored in the estuary, from where we can walk along the dune covered beaches and bathe in the waters. The trip finishes in the city of Piaçabuçu, where we continue on to Penedo. We take a walk to see the historic sights of the city and continue our trip to Aracaju.

Day 13 (Fri) - Aracaju / São Cristóvão / Mangue Seco / Salvador
Morning departure for São Cristóvão. SÃO CRISTOVÃO, the first capital of Sergipe, a position which was lost when the then provincial president, Inácio Joaquim Barbosa, moved the capital to Aracaju. Registered as a National Heritage since '1939, São Cristóvão has developed according to the Portuguese urban model at two levels: the high city with its port and industries, and a low-income level populace. The façades of the houses segregate the social divisions of colonial Brazil, representing each power group. The shores and floors show the passing of those who dwelled there. Rich and poor, with or without power. Launch to Mangue Seco (trip not included in cost), to the land of Tieta do Agreste, the unforgettable figure of Jorge Amado. The sand invading the coconut groves and the sea should not be missed.

Day 14 (Sat) - Salvador / Itaparica and Frade Islands
All Saints' Bay (Baía de Todos os Santos), with an extension of 1100 square kilometres is the largest in Brazil and has more than 50 islands to visit. Its primitive beaches hide sunken ships. Its largest island Itaparica, 17km from Salvador, has a good infrastructure and excellent hotels. Its 240 square kilometres are divided into the municipalities of Itaparica and Vera Cruz. The coral reefs backed onto the Atlantic create natural pools which are good for diving. We can bathe from the islands of Itaparica and Frade and we can enjoy (an optional) marvellous and traditional trip by schooner.

Day 15 (Sun) - Salvador / Historical sightseeing tour / Abaeté Lake
Morning sightseeing round first capital of Brazil with innumerable historic and touristic sights: the Largo (square) do Pelourinho, one of the most important areas of colonial architecture in the country; the church of St. Francis of Assisi (1686), lined with gold; the church of Bonfim (1745), the most famous for its decoration in all Bahia; the Paço Municipal; The Largo (square) and narrow streets of Vitória; the Castro Alvez theatre, in the old centre of the city; the forts of St. Pedro, St. Marcelo and Mont Serrat; the architecture at the Solar do Unhão (Union Manor House), Terreiro de Jesus, the Freiere de São Joaquim (Friar of St. Joaquim) Maritime station; the Conceição da Praia Basilica; the Modelo Market; the Lacerda Elevator and Lake Abaeté.

Base Prices per person in US$:

FIXED DEPARTURES 2007 (SUNDAYS): JAN 7 (please add 30%), FEB 4 (please add 20%), MAR 4,
APR 8 (please add 10%), MAY 6 & JUN 3 (please add 10%) JUL 8 (please add 20%), AUG 5, SEP 2 (please add 10%), OCT 7 (please add 10%), NOV 4 (please add 10%), DEC 2 (please add 10%)

Ruby Package - 8 days / 7 nights Recife to Salvador

Itinerary is same as days 8-15 above

Base Prices per person in US$:

FIXED DEPARTURES 2007 (SUNDAYS): JAN 14 (please add 30%), FEB 11, MAR 11, APR 15, MAY 13,
JUN 10 (please add 10%), JUL 15 (please add 20%), AUG 12, SEP 09 (please add 10%), OCT 14 (please add 10%), NOV 11, DEC 09

Indicolita Package - 1
15 days/ 14 nights - Salvador to Fortaleza

Day 1 (Sun) - Salvador / Historical sightseeing tour / Abaeté Lake
Morning sightseeing round first capital of Brazil with innumerable historic and touristic sights: the Largo (square) do Pelourinho, one of the most important areas of colonial architecture in the country; the church of St. Francis of Assisi (1686), lined with gold; the church of Bonfim (1745), the most famous for its decoration in all Bahia; the Paço Municipal; The Largo (square) and narrow streets of Vitória; the Castro Alvez theatre, in the old centre of the city; the forts of St. Pedro, St. Marcelo and Mont Serrat; the architecture at the Solar do Unhão (Union Manor House), Terreiro de Jesus, the Freiere de São Joaquim (Friar of St. Joaquim) Maritime station; the Conceição da Praia Basilica; the Modelo Market; the Lacerda Elevator and Lake Abaeté.

Day 2 (Mon) - Salvador / Mangue Seco / São Cristóvão / Aracaju
Morning departure for Aracaju. In Sergipe, 23km from the capital, you will find the fourth oldest city in Brazil: SÃO CRISTOVÃO, the first capital of Sergipe, a position which was lost when the then provincial president, Inácio Joaquim Barbosa, moved the capital to Aracaju. Registered as a National Heritage since '1939, São Cristóvão has developed according to the Portuguese urban model at two levels: the high city with its port and industries, and a low-income level populace. The façades of the houses segregate the social divisions of colonial Brazil, representing each power group. The shores and floors show the passing of those who dwelled there. Rich and poor, with or without power. Launch to Mangue Seco (trip not included in cost), to the land of Tieta do Agreste, the unforgettable figure of Jorge Amado. The sand invading the coconut groves and the sea should not be missed.

Day 3 (Tue) - Aracaju / Penedo - Historical sightseeing tour + Foz de St. Francisco / Maceió
Arrive in Penedo, where we take a walk to see the historic sights of the city. Then, a trip in catamaran to the paradise of Foz do (estuary of the) "St. Francisco River", with its deep, green waters. Old "Chico" is an icon that is part of Penedo's local folklore. Lunch is on board, anchored in the estuary, from where we can walk along the dune covered beaches and bathe in the waters. The trip finishes in the city of Piaçabuçu, where we continue on to Maceió.

Day 4 (Wed) - Maceió / City Tour / Ilha da Croa (Croa Island)
Morning, visit to the Alagoan capital, Praias (beaches) de Pajuçara, Jatiuca e Sete Coqueiros (seven coconut groves). The square and church of the Martyrs, the Government Palace, Mirante (viewpoint) de St. Terezinha, the Cathedral, the Mundaú and Manguaba lakes, Pontal (point) da Barra, where we find "fillet" and "labyrinth" lace craftsmanship. We continue on to the northern seaboard, to the Barra de St. Antônio, and by boat on to the Ilha da Croa, which is very interesting. There is an optional trip by catamaran to the mangroves, where one can visit the Nature Reserve and bathe in the river or sea.

Day 5 (Thr) - Maceió / Marechal Deodoro / Praia do Francês
Visit to the historic city of Marechal Deodoro, 31kms from Maceió, with its important architectural, artistic and religious heritage from colonial Brazil. Here Marechal (Marshall [Military]) Deodoro da Fonseca, who proclaimed the Republic, was born. The principal attractions are the Convent of St. Francisco (1684), the original church of Our Lady of Conception (N.S. da Conceição) (1755) and the Museum of Sacred Art, sited in a XVIII Century Franciscan convent. The city is sited by Lake Manguaba, with its marshy islands, boat trips and bars. We go on to the "French Beach" (Praia do Francês), with its warm and crystal waters.

Day 6 (Fri) - Maceió / Maragogi / Recife
After breakfast, we continue on to the Alagoan and Pernambucan Littoral, where reefs, extensive coconut groves and primitive beaches, such as "St. Miguel dos Milagres" (St. Miguel of the Miracles) and "Japaratinga", predominate. Morning on the beach and lunch in Maragogi. In the afternoon, we continue on to Recife.

Day 7 (Sat) - Recife / Igarassu / Itamaracá
Igarassu, 39kms from Recife, is located in the region where the first exploration during the Portuguese colonization took place. It is notable, also, for its religious festivals, such as the Buscada (search) de St. Gonçalo do Amarante and for the Saints Cosme and Damião, whose church is the oldest still standing in Brazil (1535). We will visit the famous Ilha (Island) de Itamaracá and the Orange Fort (entrance optional), from where we can cross over to Coroa do Avião to enjoy bathing, water sports and delicious seafood (optional trip).

Day 8 (Sun) - Recife / City Tour / Olinda
Visit to the city, including the beach, Boa Viagem church, the Capibaribe and Beberibe Rivers and the Capela Dourada (Golden Chapel). Trip to the Forte das Cinco Pontas (the Five Points Fort), Ruas (streets) do Sol and da Aurora (Old Recife), Forte do Brum (Brum Fort), Pátio de St. Pedro, Campo das Princesas, the Maurício de Nassau Bridge (the oldest in Brazil). Visit to the city of Olinda - Historic and artistic monument (said title awarded by UNESCO), the Heights and church da Sé (1537), the old slave market, the steep streets and convent of St. Francisco (1585), the Episcopal Palace…… Free time to go shopping for artisan craft. We recommend a schooner trip to enjoy the Capibaribe and Beberibe rivers and the Brazilian "Venice" (optional).

Day 9 (Mon) - Recife / João Pessoa
Morning departure for the Paraiban capital, complete with antiquities such as churches, museums, cultural centres, parks and old buildings. The Santa Rosa Theatre in Pedro Américo Square is one of the four oldest theatres in Brazil (1888). The St. Francisco Cultural Centre (1589) took almost 200 years to complete. Its Baroque group is made up of the church of St. Francisco, the convent of St. Antônio and the Popular Culture Museum, which has permanent exhibitions on folklore, xylographs and sacred art. There will be a visit to the Ilha de Areia Vermelha (the isle of the red sand) for bathing and to see the sunset on the Praia do Jacaré (Jacaré beach).

Day 10 (Tue) - João Pessoa / Pipa / Natal
In the morning we will journey along the northern littoral of the Rio Grande do Norte, where we will visit the "Praia de Pipa" (Pipa's beach) and its dolphins. Pipa is an ecological sanctuary, where the Atlantic forests cover the ancient coastal dunes. Overnight in Natal.

Day 11 (Wed) - Natal / City Tour / Pirangi
Morning visit to the city, including the Potengi Palace, the Cathedral, Ladeira do Sol, Praia dos Artistas "Artists' Beachs", Forte dos Reis Magos (Fort of the Three Kings [biblical]), Coluna Capitolina (The Capitol Column)… Along the modern Via Costeira (Coast Road), a visit to Ponta Negra (Black Point). A trip to the Rocket Launching Site at Foguetes da Barreira do Inferno and Pirangi, where the largest cashew tree in the world. At night, as an option, we would suggest the Zás-Trás club show.

Day 12 (Thr) - Natal / Jacumã
The beach 32kms north of Natal offers optimum bathing conditions as the sea is calm and clear. Jacumã also offers a complex of fixed and moving white and golden sand dunes where tourists can have an emotional ramble and also (optional) visit the Jacumã Lake set amongst the dunes where the famous sports of "aeribunda" and skibunda" (seated boarding) can be enjoyed. There is an excellent menu to choose from at the Naf-Naf restaurant in Jacumã, on the coast. This is the most charming place on the Northern Littoral!!

Day 13 (Fri) - Natal / Canoa Quebrada / Fortaleza
Morning trip to Canoa Quebrada with its dunes of very fine sand, white faults extending like a wall facing the sea and warm waves. Lunch (optional) under canvas on the coast and after passing an unforgettable day on to Fortaleza and lodgings.

Day 14 (Sat) - Fortaleza / Cumbuco
The principal attraction of the Cumbuco beach is its dunes with their fine white sand. Here everybody has a buggy trip (optional) and goes esquibunda (optional), Ceará's most popular sport, where one boards - seated or standing - down the dunes. The buggy trips can be "with or without excitement", be prepared to negotiate dunes of up to 10 metres in height (optional). In the afternoon, there will be a shopping trip to the Central Market.

Day 15 (Sun) - Fortaleza / City Tour
Morning visit to the city including: the coast road with the Iracema Meireles and do Futuro beaches; the Art and Popular Culture Museum, the Anthropological Museum, Cultural Metropolitano (Metropolitan Culture Centre), Fortaleza Nossa Senhora (XVII Century), the José de Alencar Theatre and the Tourism Centre, where it is not possible to resist the purchase of local artisan craft in wood, ceramic, and "fillet" and "labyrinth" lace work.

Base Prices per person in US$:

FIXED DEPARTURES 2007 (SUNDAYS): JAN 21(please add 30%), FEB 18 (please add 20%), MAR 18,
APR 22, MAY 20, JUN 17, JUL 22 (please add 20%), AUG 19, SEP 16, OCT 21, NOV 18 (please add 10%),
DEC 16 (please add 10%)

Jasper Tour - 8 days / 7 nights Salvador to Recife

Same itinerary as days 1-8 above.

FIXED DEPARTURES 2007 (SUNDAYS): JAN 21 (please add 30%), FEB 18 (please add 20%), MAR 18, APR 22, MAY 20, JUN 17, JUL 22 (please add 20%), AUG 19, SEP 16, OCT 21, NOV 18 (please add 10%), DEC 16 (please add 10%)

Base Prices per person in US$:

Remarks:

1. The site visits in each mentioned cities in this program may change according to the sea level at the time of the visit and also to level of tropical rain fall; or due any specific reason that might occur to close places without previous notice; We are not entitled to any refund.
2. Prices per person is standard room accommodation;
3. Saturday night at hotel is INCLUDED;
4. Brazilian buffet breakfast included in all mentioned hotels.
5. All other meals are NOT INCLUDED;
6. Portuguese, Spanish and English speaking guide full time in the bus if more than 30 pax’s. Portuguese and English speaking local guide when in the micro-bus for less than 20 pax’s. French, Italian and German speaking on request. NOT INCLUDED.
7. NOT INCLUDED: Extras in hotels, flights, transfer IN and OUT;
8. NOT INCLUDED: museums, churches, fortress entrance fees;
9. NOT INCLUDED : buggys, jangadas (boat), schooner, camatarans;
10. Deluxe air conditioned new buses are used, Microbuses with air conditioning are used when group is less than fifteen pax’s;
11. Single person depend on other pax’s guarantee;
12. NOT INCLUDED security insurances;
13. Hotel’s night in Canoa Quebrada may change due any specific reason to Ponta do Mel (Pousada Morro Pintado) or Mossoró
(Thermas Mossoró).
14. In Maceió hotel’s night is in Barra de São Miguel (Village Barra)