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56 days · Rio to Caracas
Brazil & Venezuela
The Facts
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75% tents, 25% hotels/hostels Most meals while camping, some lunches For detailed info about our tours & trucks, see pages 4 to 9 Entrance fees to sites listed as part of the itinerary are not included
Choose your options!
Visit our website to download our Optional Excursions Guide for details about the activities and optional extras offered on this tour. Rio to Caracas - 56 days Code: BXZT £1,100 · 1,650 · CHF2,760 · US$2,210 C$2,370 · A$2,650 · NZ$2,980 Plus Local Fund of US$650
Start Sat 25 Oct 08 End Fri 19 Dec 08 Start Sat 17 Oct 09 End Fri 11 Dec 09
Discover the culture and diversity that abounds in this exciting part of South America, and live and breathe the Brazilian spirit every step of the way. You'll encounter the best beaches in the world, quaint colonial towns, caves and rock formations, immense waterfalls, and the mighty Amazon Jungle - not to mention beautiful Brazilian beats, bodies and bootyshakers! Immerse yourself in the fire and passion that Brazilians are renowned for, and top it off with an adventure through Venezuela's best resorts and national parks.
Day 1-7, Rio de Janeiro - Ouro Prêto - Porto Seguro Salvador - After a night in lively Rio de Janeiro, we travel inland to the old mining town of Ouro Preto. Our next beachside stop is Porto Seguro, the home of the Lambada. More beaches and sunshine await us at Salvador. Day 8-14, Maceió - Olinda - Praia Pipa - Life's still a beach on our second week in Brazil, with Maceio offering options for sailing and seafood. Next we visit Olinda, a colonial gem with brilliant coastal views, and following on we head to the fun beach stop, Praia Pipa. Day 15-21, Canoa Quebrada - Ubajara - Sete Cidades - After exploring isolated beaches at Canoa Quebrada, we discover the stunning cave in Ubajara and then travel to Sete Cidades, meaning `Seven Cities', famous for its mysterious rock formations. Day 29-35, Manaus - Amazon Jungle - We arrive in Manaus, a town on the edge of the Amazon River, and you have the option to explore the depths of the rainforest further with an overnight jungle adventure. Day 36-42, Boa Vista - Salto de Kama - Ciudad Bolivar Guacharo Caves - We cross the equator through Boa Vista and arrive in Venezuela, where luscious waterfalls await us at Salto de Kama and Angel Falls (from Ciudad Bolivar). We then travel to the Guacharo Caves where you can observe oil birds in their natural habitat. Day 43-49, Mochima National Park - Llanos - Mérida - Heading to Mochima National Park, we have time to discover the beautiful Caribbean beaches and then we travel to Llanos, famous for its wildlife and wetlands. Next we arrive in Merida, home to the world's highest cable car and some great walking options. Day 50-56, Morrocoy - Caracas - We relax in the stunning Morrocoy National Park and end our adventure in the lively Venezuelan capital, Caracas.
Caracas to Rio - 56 days Code: BXTZ £1,100 · 1,650 · CHF2,760 · US$2,210 C$2,370 · A$2,650 · NZ$2,980 Plus Local Fund of US$650
Start End Sat 08 Dec 07· Fri 01 Feb 08 Start End Sat 27 Dec 08· Fri 20 Feb 09 Start End Sat 19 Dec 09· Fri 12 Feb 10
· Meets Rio Carnival, 4 nights not included in Rio. See page 94 to reserve a hotel.
Day 22-28, Belém - We enter the mighty Amazon Jungle, and cruise up the river on an Amazon ferry, sleeping in hammocks with the locals.
Morrocoy NP
Caracas
On an exciting jungle walk in the Amazon
Mochima NP Guacharo Caves Ciudad Bolivar Salto de Kama
Mérida Llanos Angel Falls
VENEZUELA
Boa Vista
Amazon River
Belém Teresina Sete Cidades NP Ubajara NP Fortaleza Canoa Quebrada Praia Pipa
Manaus
Santarém
BRAZIL
Recife / Olinda Maceió Salvador
Porto Seguro Vitoria Ouro Prêto Rio de Janeiro
Relax on northern Brazil's beautiful beaches
Amazon Trail Trip Notes: www.budgetexpeditions.com/tripnotes/bxzt
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