| ESSENTIALS |
| DATES |
March 1-13, 2008 |
| FLY DATES |
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Depart USA to Rio de Janeiro |
Depart Rio or Sao Paulo to USA |
| March 2008 |
3/1 (arrive 3/2) |
3/12 (arrive USA 3/13) |
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| DEPOSIT |
A deposit of $750 per person is required at the time of registration. |
| FINAL PAYMENT |
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure and is payable by personal check. Credit card charges for final payment are assessed a processing fee. |
| TRAVEL DOCUMENTS |
A single entry visa for Brazil is required for American/Canadian passport holders.. For obtaining your visa in advance, for current costs and download able forms, we recommend using Zierer Visa Service. To speak directly to ZVS Customer Service, call 866-788-1100 (toll-free in the U.S.). Please note that visas cannot be processed more than 90 days prior to departure and processing may take several weeks to complete. You may also apply directly with a Brazilian Consulate in your area. For information, google the Brazilan Consulate nearest you (e.g. Brazilian Consulate New York). You must have a valid passport that remains valid six months past your return to the U.S. You should also have a minimum of two empty passport pages. |
SHOTS |
None required. A Yellow Fever vaccination is recommended by the Center for Disease Control for visiting the Amazon. Brazil requires travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is present to present proof of yellow fever vaccination. Anti-Malarial prophylaxis is also recommended. For visiting the Amazon, you should take one of the following antimalarial drugs: atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine (primaquine in special circumstances and only after G6PD testing). For furhter information, visit the Center For Disease Control website. |
INT'L AIRFARE |
Delta Airlines, American Airlines & Tam Airlines are among airlines that can be used for this trip. International airfare on TAM AIRLINES is $800 from Miami while space lasts. ($730 from New York + 1 add'l night in Rio due to early a.m. departure on March 13th. |
| MINIMUMS |
All departures are guaranteed on a minimum of 2 participants. A Coda Tour Manager accompanies the tour on a minimum of 12 participants. |
| TOUR RATES - 10 deluxe & first class hotel & ship nights and 15 meals included |
| RATES 2008 |
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Deck
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Double Occ |
Intra-Tour
Airfare |
Total |
| ACARA DECK |
$4095 |
Included |
$4095 |
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Single Occ |
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| MANDI DECK |
$4995 |
Included |
$4995 |
PROMOTIONAL RATES ARE BASED ON MINIMUM PARTICIPATION OF 6 TRAVELERS;
OTHERWISE, PUBLISHED RATES APPLY AS STATED IN OUR DOWNLOADABLE PDF. |
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| INCLUDED |
| Tour rates are per person in U.S. dollars. Most major credit cards are accepted for Tour Deposit. Final payment is payable by personal check. Final payment by credit card is assessed a processing fee. |
| Tour Rates include accommodations as listed in the itinerary, entertainment, special meals, air conditioned, motor coach, van or sedan transportation, sightseeing, luggage handling, admissions, local guides and drivers. Mineral water on busses and at meals. |
| Arrival and departure transfers are included for those who purchase international air through Coda International Tours. Separate transfer costs will be charged to those who are not ticketed by Coda International Tours. Participants are required to provide Coda Tours with complete international flight details at least 2 weeks prior to the schedule tour departure date. |
| Meals included are indicated in the itinerary. The meal codes are: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner; R=Cocktail Reception. Participants with specific dietary requirements must inform Coda Tours at least 2 weeks prior to departure. Every effort will be made to accommodate special dietary needs where possible. Most meals taken as a group are pre-ordered. Local cuisine is given preference over Western choices. |
| NOT INCLUDED |
| International airfare is not included. Coda Tour will be happy to assist with business, first or coach class airfares . If you are planning to use Frequent Flyer Miles for an upgrade or free ticket, we highly recommend booking your tour at least 7 months prior to departure. |
| Passport and visa expenses (if required). Please check our Travel Documents requirements for this trip. Always double check that your passport will remain valid for at least 6 months past your return to the U.S.and that you have sufficient empty pages in your passport to accommodate visa and entry/exit stamps. Always carry a copy of your passport packed separately from your travel documents and leave a copy with someone at home. |
| Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance which is highly recommended to protect your travel investment in the unlikelihood you would need to cancel or return home early. We recommend Travel Insured International and will send you an application form with confirmation of your trip. You may check the rates for insurance on their website at www.travelinsured.com. We also recommend insuring any expense for airline tickets issued prior to the determination if a tour is guaranteed to operate. We cannot assume responsibility for losses incurred due to the cancellation of a tour. |
| Gratuities to porters, waiters and hotel staff are included. Gratuities to local guides & drivers are not included. |
| Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees (if applicable) and other optional incidental extras are not included and may be significant. |
| EXTENSIONS |
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Please see our EXTENSIONS page |
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| AFTER YOU ARRIVE |
| WEARING |
Light cotton fabrics are best. T-shirts, khakis, shorts, jeans and similar casual wear will be best for daytime touring. In the evening you will want to dress casual/chic for dining in the hotel & ship restaurants. A jacket is not required. |
| AVERAGE TEMPERATURES AVERAGE RAINFALL |
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Rio |
Salvador |
Manaus |
| High |
Mar |
85 |
86 |
87 |
| Low |
Mar |
74 |
75 |
73 |
| Inches |
Mar |
4.1 |
5.7 |
N/A |
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| SPENDING |
The currency encountered on this itinerary is:
Brazilian Real (R$)
The currency used in Brazil is called the Brazilian Real and banks, hotels, and authorized money changers can exchange foreign currency for Reals. Large cities have ATMs which accept Visa and MasterCard as well as American Express. The ATM network is ever expanding, and in some states you can find them even in some smaller towns. International airports have currency exchange booths that are always open for arriving or departing overseas flights.
Contact your bank in advance of departure to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM or credit card at locations abroad.
To obtain the latest currency exchange rate, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to the Internet website www.oanda.com. |
| RECHARGING |
The electric current is 127/220V 60Hz. Most devices today are dual voltage but do check if yours happens to NOT be and you will require a converter. Electric Plug Details: The European plug with two circular metal pins or South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin.
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| A PRETTY FACE |
Occasionally, we will use photographs taken by fellow guests or your Tour Director on your tour for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tour Director at the start of your tour. |
