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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


PRE: RIO: A CIDADE MARAVILHOSA

A delightful introduction to this vibrant and captivating city! Visit its major attractions including Sugar Loaf Mountain and the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã or “(Tomorrow´s Museum”. The group will also visit a Samba Factory to learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival.

Day 1

Upon flying into the Rio International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Hotel which is located just steps from Ipanema Beach.

Check in is at 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night, so your room is available upon arrival at the hotel.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure, allowing you time to settle in. Meals are on your own today.

Day 2

Following a buffet breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide and take a drive downtown for an intriguing tour of Rio. You will see its beautiful buildings dating from colonial and Imperial days sharing space with the very modern architecture of the Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer, Afonso Reidy and many others. Adding to this group of masters, is the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava who designed the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã, (Tomorrow´s Museum).

Your tour includes visits to the modern Catholic Cathedral, the ancient and gorgeous Saint Bento Monastery as well as The Tomorrow’s Museum. You will also see the Opera House, the Fine Arts Museum and the National Library.

Following your introductory tour of Rio de Janeiro, you will head back to your hotel via Rio’s most scenic beach, the Copacabana. Back at your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore as you wish. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Day 3

Enjoy another buffet breakfast at your hotel before driving to Praia Vermelha. Here, you’ll board a cable car for a ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The 600-million-year-old granite and quartz mountain was named for its tall cone, supposedly because it resembles sugar that was shaped into a loaf for transport in the 19th century.

The cable-car ride is in two stages. The first takes you to Urca Hill, where there are lush, fragrant gardens and several scenic lookouts. If you wish to venture even higher, the second segment of the cable car ride will take you to the very top of Sugarloaf, which rises 1300 feet above sea level. From here, you will enjoy mesmerizing views of the city, Guanabara Bay, the ocean and smaller, densely vegetated mountains.

After descending Sugarloaf, you will drive through a number of pleasant residential areas and eventually stop for a typical Brazilian BBQ lunch.

Lunch is followed by a drive downtown for a unique backstage visit to a Samba School Pavilion. Here, you will learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival. It will be especially fascinating to see how the lavish costumes and floats are made. If you wish, you can try on some of the costumes from last year’s Carnival for a photo.

Following this entertaining visit, board your vehicle for a drive through the Rebouças tunnel and return to the hotel by late afternoon. On arrival, you still have time to relax at the hotel. Dinner is on your own.

Day 4

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant before transferring to the port to embark the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included

Day 1

Arrive at the Galeão International Airport in Rio de Janeiro

You are met outside the customs and transferred to your hotel to spend the afternoon and the evening at your leisure. Meals are on your own

Check in time at your hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

Overnight at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Hotel or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

Day 2

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Introductory tour of downtown Rio

1:00pm Return to your hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Hotel or similar hotel

Day 3

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Tour Sugar Loaf, BBQ lunch and visit the Samba School Pavilion

5:00pm Return to the hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Hotel or similar hotel

Day 4

7:00am Full Brazilian breakfast at your hotel before check-out

12:00pm Transfer to the pier for embarkation

Expected Weather:

Summer is from the end of November until March. During these months, the daily high averages 29° Celsius (84° Fahrenheit, although it can frequently climb as high as 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) in parts of the city.

At night, the temperatures remain in the mid-20s Celsius (high 70s Fahrenheit).

What to Bring:

Casual, comfortable attire, good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, camera, and umbrella

Local Currency:

The local currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL). You will need Real’s, as the U.S. Dollar is not accepted in Brazil; however, dollars can still be used for small tips or to buy items in some tourist shops.

Electricity

In Rio - 127V-60H - adaptors may be available at the hotel however we recommend brining your own international adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A valid passport is needed. International guests are required to check with their travel agents with regards to Visa requirements.

Hotel addresses:

Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Hotel Avenida Niemeyer 121, Leblon

Av. Atlântica, 4240 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-002, Brazil

Phone: +55 21 2525-1232

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Includes for guests:

3 nights at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro or similar hotel - deluxe room

Breakfast buffet daily

Two half-day tours, including the Tomorrow’s Museum; the São Bento Monastery and Sugarloaf

BBQ lunch on Day 3 including 1 water plus 1 beer, juice or soda

Air-conditioned coaches with English-speaking guide

Luggage handling and porterage at the airport and hotel

Service charges, handling fees, and local taxes

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

Any meals or beverages not listed above

Gratuities to drivers and guides

Hotel incidentals including mini bar and personal expenses

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

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Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to availability.

OVLD:PATAGONIA HIKING& GLAMPING EXPLORATION

Behold the breathtaking wilds of Argentine Patagonia without ever roughing it, an experience that makes this adventure all the more enjoyable. Explore the great outdoors by biking through the mountains, climbing among boulders to a summit, rappelling down the side of a mountain and hiking the oldest trail in Patagonia. Cruising alpine-like lakes allows you to relax while taking in the glorious views, as does an extraordinary night of glamping and star-gazing. A passionate tango performance highlights the evening in Buenos Aires.

Special Note: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Rio de Janeiro, where a tour representative will meet and accompany you to the airport for a scheduled flight to Buenos Aires.

Upon arrival at the Ezeiza International airport in Buenos Aires, you will transfer to the hotel with your local guide.

After settling in, you will enjoy the passionate melodies of tango during a memorable performance while dining at the Rojo Tango cabaret. After the show, you will return to the hotel and spend the evening.

DAY 2

After breakfast, meet your local representative for a transfer to the airport. Check in for a flight to Bariloche.

You will fly to San Carlos de Bariloche, a resort area known as Little Switzerland for its beautiful scenery reminiscent of the Alps. Here, nature blends rich greens and gentle blues in a myriad of streams and lakes framed by snow-capped peaks.

Upon arrival, you will transfer to the Correntoso Lake and Spa Hotel in the heart of the Argentine Patagonia. Founded in 1917, the hotel is located near the mouth of Correntoso River, where it enters Lake Nahuel Huapi at the foot of the Andes.

After check-in, enjoy a 3-course lunch at Las Balsas or a similar venue.

Then enjoy a pleasant bike ride from the hotel to the laid-back town of Villa La Angostura, where you will be treated to a Patagonian ice cream before returning to the hotel for dinner.

NOTE: The mountain bike trail chosen will depend upon the weather and the physical conditions of the bikers. The maximum altitude reached during this tour is 928 meters (3045 feet) above sea level and the minimum is 780 meters (2559 feet) above sea level.

DAY 3

After breakfast at the hotel and checking out, you will transfer to the pier and board a private boat for a scenic cruise across Lake Nahuel Huapi to Victoria Island. Along the way, you will enjoy a cup of maté tea and alpine views of Cerro López and Cerro Capilla.

You will disembark at the island’s Playa del Toro pier, where the trekking will begin. The guides will select a hiking path according to the group’s physical abilities. Maximum elevation for this hike will be 250 meters (820 feet). Trail surfaces include boardwalks and mostly wide natural paths The elevation gain/loss is 200-500 feet depending on the option chosen on the day.

While stopping to view cave paintings, you will begin to understand the long history of human presence on this island. You will then ascend to a viewpoint from which you can observe Cerro Millaqueo, Isla de los Gansos and the surrounding Andes mountain range. Trail surfaces include boardwalks and mostly wide natural paths, which are not strenuous.

The journey will continue to La Escuelita, a school that also serves as a central place of community for the local people. From there, you will descend to Totoras, a small municipality on the other side of the island. The beach there is sheltered by trees that include pataguas, myrtles, monkey puzzles and larch. Trail surfaces include boardwalks and mostly wide natural paths with uneven ground.

You will continue on through the Swiss Vallecito up to the Central Zone and on to a nursery to see how the surrounding woodlands are being reforested with native species. The next stop will be the house of Anchorena, a school for park rangers and a museum with exhibits that showcase cave paintings, canoes and the lifestyle of the indigenous people that once lived in the area.

You will then hike north along a coastal path to Aserradero Viejo, where you will notice the difference between the native forest and the invasive one. You may spot deer or pheasants along the way. Towards the end of the hike, the types of vegetation will change, all of which the guide will point out and explain. Once you descend to the Bay of Antepuerto, lunch will be served.

After lunch, we return to the boat and navigate back to the pier with drinks and blankets in case of a late-afternoon chill.

The night will be spent at Vinagre Stream glamping under the stars in tents inspired by those used by Bedouin nomads. The tents will be domed or belled depending on the weather and ground conditions. The linens for the mattresses are 300-thread count sheets. There is also a gazebo in the common area, a separate eco-bathroom with hot water showers and LED lights and a chef on site.

A 3-course dinner will be served at the glamping campsite.

That evening, you will observe the stars while an expert explains the southern celestial skies.

NOTE: You must bring a backpack or small handbag for the glamping overnight. Larger luggage will go from the Correntoso Hotel in Villa La Angostura to the LLao Llao hotel in Bariloche via truck.

DAY 4

After breakfast you will drive to Bahía López and board a private boat. This side of the lake is one of the most stable places to navigate, and the depth of Brazo Tristeza gives the sensation of traveling through Nordic fjords, protected from the wind and with little waves that ensures calm waters on days of Patagonian winds.

While cruising, you will pass a beautiful glacially formed landscape full of wildlife. You may spot birds such as great grebes, coots and condors. If it is a clear day, you may see Mount Tronador in the distance. It is the region’s highest mountain and always snow-covered.

Upon disembarking, you will hike for about two hours through the forest to a waterfall. There black-crowned night-herons often feed on the trout in the waters.

A gourmet 3-course lunch will follow back at the glamping site. After which, a boat will take you back to the dock, from which you will transfer to Llao Llao Hotel. Located in the Nahuel Huapi National Park, the 1940s Canadian-style hotel features architectural elements such as Norman roof tiles, cypress logs and local green stone. The hotel rises from the hill between Lake Moreno and Nahuel Huapi and is framed by Mount López and the majestic Mount Tronador. The scenery is reminiscent of alpine climes.

Dinner will be served at the hotel, where you will spend the next two evenings.

DAY 5

Today's adventure will begin by walking the oldest trekking path in Patagonia, the one that the Palotinos priests followed through the forests to the longstanding refuge of Cerro López.

This is just a warmup before reaching the viewpoint of Brazo Tristeza, from which you may hear the waterfall that descends from Cerro Capilla. This is the part of the adventure where you climb among boulders as you ascend to the first summit. There you will participate in a ritual of adding a rock to the stone pyramid made one stone at a time by previous visitors.

From there a short hike leads to the stone of the Lion King, a natural balcony over Brazo Tristeza with majestic Cerro Tronador as the background.

To reach the summit is a 3 km (1.86 mile) walk. Although it’s not strenuous, you should be in good physical condition.

You will then rappel down the mountain, where lunch awaits you, during which you will hear stories about the native Tehuelches, their culture and how they cooked in ancient times.

On the return, you will cross Gandalf Bridge and follow the Flintstones Trail to the Brazo Tristeza viewpoint and continue down to the beach.

In total you will rappel 30 meters (98 feet) from the summit to the end. It will take between 5-7 minutes to descend.

Upon arriving, you will ease into a 2-person kayak and paddle to Moreno Lake, where you will eventually disembark and transfer back to the hotel. A farewell dinner will be served at Fuegos Patagonia. A Bedouin tent will serve as a refuge.

DAY 6

Following breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will transfer to the airport for a flight from San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires.

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, a guide will be waiting at the arrivals hall to accompany you on the transfer to the cruise terminal to re-board your cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step

The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations, which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

DAY 1

7:00am Disembark the ship in Rio de Janeiro

7:15am Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

7:30am Depart for the drive to the airport

9:00am Arrive and check-in

11:15am Fly to Buenos Aires (flight details TBA and subject to change)

2:45pm Arrive at the Buenos Aires International Airport, go through Customs and Immigration

4:00pm Proceed to your hotel and check-in

8:30pm Dinner and tango show at Rojo Tango

Overnight at Alvear Art Hotel Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 2

5:00am Early wake-up call, breakfast at the hotel and check out

5:30am Proceed to the Buenos Aires domestic airport

6:00am Arrive at Buenos Aires domestic airport and check in

7:30am Fly to San Carlos de Bariloche (flight details TBA and subject to change)

09:55am Arrive at San Carlos de Bariloche airport

12:00pm Drive to Correntoso Hotel

2:00pm Proceed to Las Balsas or similar venue for lunch

3:00pm Visit Villa La Angostura and the surrounding area by bike

6:00pm Return to the hotel

8:00pm Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at Correntoso Lake & Spa Hotel

DAY 3

9:00am Wake-up call, breakfast at the hotel and check out

10:00am Transfer to pier for embarkation

10:15am Cruise across Nahuel Huapi Lake

Arrive at Victoria Island for hiking with lunch

6:00pm Arrive at glamping camp

8:45pm Dinner at the glamping camp and stargazing

Overnight at Vinagre Stream Glamping

DAY 4

8:00am Wake-up call, breakfast at the glamping camp

9:45am Transfer to the pier for embarkation

10:00am Cruise Nahuel Huapi Lake

Disembark in Brazo Tristeza

Hiking and gourmet lunch

4:00pm Proceed to your hotel and check-in

8:00pm Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at Llao Llao Hotel & Resort

DAY 5

9:00am Wake-up call, breakfast provided by the hotel

10:30am Hiking, rappelling and kayak activity at Palotinos

Gourmet picnic lunch

4:00pm Return to your hotel

7:00pm Farewell dinner

Overnight at Llao Llao Hotel & Resort

DAY 6

6:00am Wake-up call, breakfast at the hotel and check out

7:30am Drive to Bariloche Airport

8:30am Arrive at Bariloche Airport

10:05am Fly from Bariloche to Buenos Aires (flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:10pm Arrive at Buenos Aires domestic airport, collect luggage

1:00pm Transfer to the port

1:45pm Approximate arrival at the pier and re-embark the ship

Expected Weather

Buenos Aires: Min: 21°C (69.8°F) / Max: 29°C (84.2°F)

San Carlos de Bariloche: Min: 10°C (50°F) / Max: 25°C (77°F)

What to Bring

Sports footwear (closed-toe running shoe or hiking type), sandals with straps or water safe shoes for kayaking, synthetic warm clothing, lightweight jacket, waterproof windbreaker, loose-fitting trousers and t-shirts, casual evening attire including a sweater. Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and camera. Bring a small handbag that can be used for your belongings for the glamping overnight.

Local Currency

The legal tender currency in Argentine Peso. You should bring some of their own currency and change it into pesos little by little. ATM withdrawals that reflect the current exchange rate are the best way to keep up with the fluctuating value of the peso. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted in most retail establishments.

Electricity

The electrical current is 220-230 volts (U.S. standard is 110-15 volts). Most hotels are equipped with dual voltage outlets for your convenience, however, we recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required. Guests should check with their local Argentinian embassy for any visa requirements for their nationality. This program begins in Brazil and ends in Argentina.

Luggage information:

Due to flights, luggage allowance is 1 piece of carry-on hand luggage up to 8 kgs/17 lbs and 1 piece of checked luggage up to 15 kgs/33 lbs.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents. Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at OCI at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which neither Oceania Cruises nor our local ground operator is responsible.

Hotels

Alvear Art Hotel

Suipacha 1036, Buenos Aires

Phone: +54 11 4114-3400

Correntoso Lake & Spa Hotel

Av. Siete Lagos 4505, Q8407 Villa La Angostura, Neuquén

Phone: +54 11 4803-0030

Vinagre Stream Glamping

LLao Llao Hotel & Resort

Av. Ezequiel Bustillo Km. 25, R8401 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro

Phone: +54 294 444-8530

*We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.

Program Includes for guests:

• 1 night at the Alveart Art Hotel in Buenos Aires or similar hotel

• 1 night at the Correntoso Lake & Spa Hotel or similar hotel

• 1 night at Vinagre Stream Glamping (Glamping Tent)

• 2 nights at LLao Llao Hotel & Resort or similar hotel

• English-speaking guide for all services in Buenos Aires, Bariloche and Villa La Angostura

• Breakfast daily

• Lunch with beverages (alcoholic and soft drinks) on Days 2, 3, 4 and 5

• Dinner with beverages (alcoholic and soft drinks) on Days 1-5

• Porterage at hotels and airports (based on 1 piece of luggage per person)

• Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park

• Local escort to accompany the group throughout the program

• Economy-class flights per the itinerary

Program Excludes for guests:

• All other accommodations

• Personal and incidental expenses including room service, telephone, laundry, mini bar

• Any meals or beverages not listed

• Gratuities to drivers and guides

• All services not mentioned

• Excess or overweight luggage fees

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

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OVLD:OURO PRETO:BRAZIL IN THE COLONIAL ERA

This two-night program affords you the chance to discover the many treasures of Minas Gerais as you journey to Ouro Preto, a city appropriately named after the black ore that was once prevalent in the area. Once in Ouro Preto, you will be transported back in time as you admire striking colonial and Baroque architecture, including some of the many churches resplendent with, of course, decorations in gold.

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

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POST:RIO: A CIDADE MARAVILHOSA

A delightful introduction to this vibrant and captivating city! Visit its major attractions including Sugar Loaf Mountain and the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã or “(Tomorrow´s Museum)”. The group will also visit a Samba Factory to learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival.

Day 1

Following disembarking in Rio, meet your guide and take a drive downtown for an intriguing tour of Rio. You will see its beautiful buildings dating from colonial and Imperial days sharing space with the very modern architecture of the Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer, Afonso Reidy and many others. Adding to this group of masters, is the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava who designed the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã, (Tomorrow´s Museum).

Your tour includes visits to the modern Catholic Cathedral, the ancient and gorgeous Saint Bento Monastery as well as The Tomorrow’s Museum. You will also see the Opera House, the Fine Arts Museum and the National Library.

Following your introductory tour of Rio de Janeiro, drive to your hotel and check in at the Hilton Copacabana Hotel located right across the street from the famed Copacabana Beach.

After checking in, the remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore as you wish. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Note that hotel check in time is at 3:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Guests may store luggage at Reception should your room not be ready immediately upon arrival.

Day 2

Enjoy another buffet breakfast at your hotel before driving to Praia Vermelha. Here, you’ll board a cable car for a ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The 600-million-year-old granite and quartz mountain was named for its tall cone, supposedly because it resembles sugar that was shaped into a loaf for transport in the 19th century.

The cable-car ride is in two stages. The first takes you to Urca Hill, where there are lush, fragrant gardens and several scenic lookouts. If you wish to venture even higher, the second segment of the cable car ride will take you to the very top of Sugarloaf, which rises 1300 feet above sea level. From here, you will enjoy mesmerizing views of the city, Guanabara Bay, the ocean and smaller, densely vegetated mountains.

After descending Sugarloaf, you will drive through a number of pleasant residential areas and eventually stop for a typical Brazilian BBQ lunch.

Lunch is followed by a drive downtown for a unique backstage visit to a Samba School Pavilion. Here, you will learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival. It will be especially fascinating to see how the lavish costumes and floats are made. If you wish, you can try on some of the costumes from last year’s Carnival for a photo.

Following this entertaining visit, board your vehicle for a drive through the Rebouças tunnel and return to the hotel by late afternoon. On arrival, you still have time to relax at the hotel. Dinner is on your own.

Day 3

After your breakfast buffet the day is yours to explore at your leisure.

Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Day 4

Enjoy one final buffet breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferring to Rio’s Galeão International Airport. Transfers will be set up based on the flight time provided. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

Day 1

8:30am Disembark the ship in Rio and meet your guide

9:00am Introductory tour of downtown Rio

1:00pm Arrive at your hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

3:00pm Official hotel check in time

Overnight at the Hilton Copacabana or similar hotel

Day 2

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Tour Sugar Loaf, BBQ lunch and visit the Samba School Pavilion

5:00pm Return to the hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Hilton Copacabana or similar hotel

Day 3

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

Day at leisure

Lunch and dinner on own

Overnight at the Hilton Copacabana or similar hotel

Day 4

AM Buffet breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Check out, settle any incidentals if you have any

TBA Transfer to Rio’s Galeão International Airport. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your transfer. Transfers will be set up according to the flight details provided.

Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather:

Summer is from the end of November until March. During these months, the daily high averages 29° Celsius (84° Fahrenheit, although it can frequently climb as high as 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) in parts of the city.

At night, the temperatures remain in the mid-20s Celsius (high 70s Fahrenheit).

What to Bring:

Casual, comfortable attire, good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, camera, and umbrella

Local Currency:

The local currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL). You will need Real’s, as the U.S. Dollar is not accepted in Brazil; however, dollars can still be used for small tips or to buy items in some tourist shops.

Electricity

In Rio - 127V-60H - adaptors may be available at the hotel however we recommend brining your own international adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A valid passport is needed. Guests are required to check with their travel agents with regards to Visa requirements.

Hotel addresses:

Hilton Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Hotel

Av. Atlantica 1020, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22011-010

Phone: +55 21 3501 8000

Program Includes for guests:

3 nights at the Hilton Copacabana or similar hotel - deluxe room

Breakfast buffet daily

Two half-day tours, including the Tomorrow’s Museum; the São Bento Monastery and Sugarloaf

BBQ lunch on Day 2 including 1 water plus 1 beer, juice or soda

Air-conditioned coaches with English-speaking guide

Luggage handling and porterage at the airport and hotel

Service charges, handling fees, and local taxes

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

Any meals or beverages not listed above

Gratuities to drivers and guides

Hotel incidentals including mini bar and personal expenses

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

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Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to availability.

POST: RIO: A CIDADE MARAVILHOSA

A delightful introduction to this vibrant and captivating city! Visit its major attractions including Sugar Loaf Mountain and the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã or “(Tomorrow´s Museum”. The group will also visit a Samba Factory to learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival.

Day 1

Following disembarking in Rio, meet your guide and take a drive downtown for an intriguing tour of Rio. You will see its beautiful buildings dating from colonial and Imperial days sharing space with the very modern architecture of the Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer, Afonso Reidy and many others. Adding to this group of masters, is the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava who designed the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã, (Tomorrow´s Museum).

Your tour includes visits to the modern Catholic Cathedral, the ancient and gorgeous Saint Bento Monastery as well as The Tomorrow’s Museum. You will also see the Opera House, the Fine Arts Museum and the National Library.

Following your introductory tour of Rio de Janeiro, drive to your hotel and check in at the Fairmont Hotel located right across the street from the famed Copacabana Beach.

After checking in, the remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore as you wish. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Note that hotel check in time is at 3:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Guests may store luggage at Reception should your room not be ready immediately upon arrival.

Day 2

Enjoy another buffet breakfast at your hotel before driving to Praia Vermelha. Here, you’ll board a cable car for a ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The 600-million-year-old granite and quartz mountain was named for its tall cone, supposedly because it resembles sugar that was shaped into a loaf for transport in the 19th century.

The cable-car ride is in two stages. The first takes you to Urca Hill, where there are lush, fragrant gardens and several scenic lookouts. If you wish to venture even higher, the second segment of the cable car ride will take you to the very top of Sugarloaf, which rises 1300 feet above sea level. From here, you will enjoy mesmerizing views of the city, Guanabara Bay, the ocean and smaller, densely vegetated mountains.

After descending Sugarloaf, you will drive through a number of pleasant residential areas and eventually stop for a typical Brazilian BBQ lunch.

Lunch is followed by a drive downtown for a unique backstage visit to a Samba School Pavilion. Here, you will learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival. It will be especially fascinating to see how the lavish costumes and floats are made. If you wish, you can try on some of the costumes from last year’s Carnival for a photo.

Following this entertaining visit, board your vehicle for a drive through the Rebouças tunnel and return to the hotel by late afternoon. On arrival, you still have time to relax at the hotel. Dinner is on your own.

Day 3

After your breakfast buffet the day is yours to explore at your leisure.

Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Day 4

Enjoy one final buffet breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferring to Rio’s Galeão International Airport. Transfers will be set up based on the flight time provided. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

Day 1

8:30am Disembark the ship in Rio and meet your guide

9:00am Introductory tour of downtown Rio

1:00pm Arrive at your hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

3:00pm Official hotel check in time

Overnight at the Fairmont Hotel or similar hotel

Day 2

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Tour Sugar Loaf, BBQ lunch and visit the Samba School Pavilion

5:00pm Return to the hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana or similar hotel

Day 3

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

Day at leisure

Lunch and dinner on own

Overnight at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana or similar hotel

Day 4

AM Buffet breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Check out, settle any incidentals if you have any

TBA Transfer to Rio’s Galeão International Airport. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your transfer. Transfers will be set up according to the flight details provided.

Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather:

Summer is from the end of November until March. During these months, the daily high averages 29° Celsius (84° Fahrenheit, although it can frequently climb as high as 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) in parts of the city.

At night, the temperatures remain in the mid-20s Celsius (high 70s Fahrenheit).

What to Bring:

Casual, comfortable attire, good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, camera, and umbrella

Local Currency:

The local currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL). You will need Real’s, as the U.S. Dollar is not accepted in Brazil; however, dollars can still be used for small tips or to buy items in some tourist shops.

Electricity

In Rio - 127V-60H - adaptors may be available at the hotel however we recommend brining your own international adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A valid passport is needed. International guests are required to check with their travel agents with regards to Visa requirements.

Hotel address:

Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Hotel Avenida Niemeyer 121, Leblon

Av. Atlântica, 4240 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-002, Brazil

Phone: +55 21 2525-1232

Program Includes for guests:

3 nights at the Fairmont Rio De Janeiro or similar hotel - deluxe room

Breakfast buffet daily

Two half-day tours, including the Tomorrow’s Museum; the São Bento Monastery and Sugarloaf

BBQ lunch on Day 2 including 1 water plus 1 beer, juice or soda

Air-conditioned coaches with English-speaking guide

Luggage handling and porterage at the airport and hotel

Service charges, handling fees, and local taxes

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

Any meals or beverages not listed above

Gratuities to drivers and guides

Hotel incidentals including mini bar and personal expenses

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

More Details
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to availability.