Brazil for Honeymooners

(11 days / 10 nights)

Rio De Janeiro, Salvador, Marau

Price: from £2632 per person*
Departure Dates:Now - 27 Dec 2011

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Rio de Janeiro / Sugar Loaf
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro, the city of mountains and sea, samba and carnival, and a relaxed way of life. You are transferred to your hotel along Copacabana Beach. This afternoon, your orientation begins with a cable car ascent of Sugar Loaf Mountain, a tour of city sights, and a ride along the world-famous beaches. You will have a bottle of champagne in the room to celebrate your first night in Rio. Overnight at Fasano

Day 2 : Rio de Janeiro / Corcovado & Lunch at Confeitaria
Colombo This morning, the breakfast will be served in the room. You will be taken to one of Wonders of the World : The statue of Christ the Redeemer, which crowns the top of the Corcovado mountain with stunning views of Guanabara Bay, Sugar Loaf and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema below. The perfect way to reach the summit is on the toy train which zig zags its way up through the lush rainforest of the Tijuca Forest where its possible see monkeys and parrots in the trees. Once on top you will have ample time to
admire the views. You will have lunch at Confeitaria Colombo, a 100-year-old Tea Room / Restaurant (closed on Saturdays afternoon, Sundays and public holidays) that has been kept in pristine conditions and it is a pleasure to enjoy. It is one of the most traditional restaurants in Rio and it is part of the city's cultural heritage. Overnight at Fasano (B, D)

Day 3 : Rio de Janeiro / Samba Class & Shall we dance
Samba Dance Class at the prestigious dancing school of Carlinhos de Jesus. Rio de Janeiro is the birthplace of samba. It's impossible to resist the most Brazilian of all beats. You listen to it, and before you notice your feet are tapping, your fingers snapping! If only you knew how to dance it the way locals do... Well, you can. With a 2-hour lesson you’ll be ready to do the basic samba steps and body movements, and before you know it you will be dancing really well! Tonight dinner will be at Rio Scenarium which if there was an award for most beautiful bar, it would certainly deserve it. Located in a renovated warehouse on the edge of Lapa, it is an antique store-turned-bar which serves a wide range of seafood and traditional Brazilian dishes. There is also a stage on the main floor where live Brazilian samba and choro bands will be playing as well as dance floor in case you want to samba the night away. This is the perfect place to practice the moves you learnt earlier today. Overnight at Fasano (B, D)

Day 4 : Rio de Janeiro-Salvador
Morning at leisure to relax on the beach. In the afternoon, fly to Salvador, where Brazil was born and her early history remains, both in colonial monuments and African folk culture. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Convento do Carmo (B)

Day 5 : Salvador-Marau / Historical tour
Morning historical tour of Salvador ventures from the colonialera slave auction site and grandiose baroque Sao Francisco Church, to the newer Upper City. Checkout and transfer to the Salvador airport. At 13:30 you will take a 35-minute flight to Kiaroa Resort – awarded in 2007 as the Brazil's Leading Boutique Hotel by the World Travel Awards. Welcome drink and accommodation 5 nights on the peninsula where there was only a native village, an exclusive property designed for your pleasure with SPA, gourmet gastronomy and pleasant activities surrounded by luxury, comfort and privacy. Your stay includes a bottle of sparking wine with assorted fruits, a feet ritual session at Armonia Spa, a jeep tour for the couple and a candle light dinner. Overnight at Kiaroa (B, D)

Day 5-9: Marau / Sun & Beach
Full days at leisure to relax. Perhaps take one the Boat and land optional tours available.
Overnight at Kiaroa (B, D).

Day 10 : Marau-Salvador
You will take your air transfer back to Salvador at 12:30 - note that airport is located inside the resort. Arrive at Salvador airport and transfer to Convento do Carmo for your last night in Brazil. Overnight at Convento do Carmo (B)

Day 11 : Salvador
Transfer to the airport to Rio airport to connect to your overnight flight back home. (B)

What is included:
• 3 nights in deluxe ocean view at Porto Bay Rio
• 2 nights in deluxe room at Convento do Carmo
• 5 nights at Kiaroa Beach Resort
• Breakfasts at hotels
• 1 dinner and 1 lunch in Rio and bottled water with all transfers and tours
• Entrance fees
• English Speaking guide
• All transfers and tours on a private basis (except for the Charter flight to Kiaroa),
• Deluxe air-conditioned vehicles.

Price does not include any international or domestic flights.

Vegetarian meals are available with all our tour packages

*Please note that prices are per person based on twin share in a standard room and are subject to availability and change. Terms and conditions apply.

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