TERMS AND CONDITIONS: In selling tickets or otherwise making arrangements for field programs (including transportation, shore side accommodations and meals); the Institute of Shipboard Education (I.S.E.) acts only as an agent for others who provide such services as independent contractors. All participants accepting or using tickets or other arrangements for such services shall be deemed to agree and consent that I.S.E. shall not be liable or responsible in any way for any loss, death, injury, or illness to person or loss, theft or damage to personal property arising from or in connection with such services. I.S.E. shall not be responsible for cancellation of field programs for reasons beyond its control and in such event, at its option, may refund the purchase price. Nightlife: Day 2: RIO 109-203 Dance into the Night Nature & the Outdoors: Day 1: RIO 301-101 Paraty: Colonial Treasures, Rainforest, & Beaches Day 2: RIO 107-201 Prainha Beach Day Day 2: RIO 401-201 Amazon Riverboat Experience Day 3: RIO 110-301 Wild Beaches Hike Day 3: RIO 402-301 Juma Jungle Lodge RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Arrive: 0800 Wednesday, November 20 Onboard: 1800 Friday, November 22 Brief Overview: Rio de Janeiro is not called the Magnificent City for nothing. The juxtaposition of dense city and tropical rainforest leaves the imagination with endless inspirations. You can find yourself in the middle of a bustling city street one minute and the next hiking up to an astounding overlook through the Tijuca Atlantic Forest. See Rio from a bird’s eye with a ride in a cable car up to Sugar Loaf Mountain and be sure to feel the benevolence of the Corcovado as it towers over the city. If you are a nature lover spend the day exploring caves, waterfalls, and beaches without having to venture too far from the city. This will leave you plenty of time to experience the nightlife of Rio, which is world renowned! Let the rhythm of the Samba move you right out of your seat and get caught up in the vibes of the music. Discover the passion of the people and hear how certain communities have overcome intense poverty with their entrepreneurial spirit. Lend a hand as you learn from them the ways they see fit to transform their communities. Out of town: Relax in the coastal towns of Paraty and Ilha Grande and remember that life is a beach, depending on how you swing things! The crystalline blue green waters will soothe your soul and remind you of the importance of simplicity. Visit the Amazon: Travel to Manaus, and embark on a riverboat expedition along the Amazon River. Visit the “Meeting of the Waters,” where the black water of the Negro River meets the brown water of the Solimões River, forming the Amazon or stay in a jungle lodge to explore the fascinating Amazonia environments. Suggested short-cuts to simple planning: The following trips are grouped according to interest categories. Art and Architecture: Day 2: RIO 108-203 Plataforma Show with Dinner Day 3: RIO 112-301 The Enterprises of Carnival Cultural highlights: Day 2: RIO 104-201 Corcovado Tour Day 2: RIO 106-201 Santa Marta Community Day 3: RIO 111-301 Inside the Vale Encantado Community
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS: In selling tickets or otherwise making arrangements for field programs (including transportation, shore
side accommodations and meals); the Institute of Shipboard Education (I.S.E.) acts only as an agent for others who provide such
services as independent contractors. All participants accepting or using tickets or other arrangements for such services shall be
deemed to agree and consent that I.S.E. shall not be liable or responsible in any way for any loss, death, injury, or illness to person
or loss, theft or damage to personal property arising from or in connection with such services. I.S.E. shall not be responsible for
cancellation of field programs for reasons beyond its control and in such event, at its option, may refund the purchase price.
Nightlife:
Day 2: RIO 109-203 Dance into the Night
Nature & the Outdoors:
Day 1: RIO 301-101 Paraty: Colonial Treasures,
Rainforest, & Beaches
Day 2: RIO 107-201 Prainha Beach Day
Day 2: RIO 401-201 Amazon Riverboat Experience
Day 3: RIO 110-301 Wild Beaches Hike
Day 3: RIO 402-301 Juma Jungle Lodge
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Arrive: 0800 Wednesday, November 20
Onboard: 1800 Friday, November 22
Brief Overview: Rio de Janeiro is not called the Magnificent City for
nothing. The juxtaposition of dense city and tropical rainforest
leaves the imagination with endless inspirations. You can find
yourself in the middle of a bustling city street one minute and the
next hiking up to an astounding overlook through the Tijuca Atlantic
Forest. See Rio from a bird’s eye with a ride in a cable car up to
Sugar Loaf Mountain and be sure to feel the benevolence of the
Corcovado as it towers over the city. If you are a nature lover spend
the day exploring caves, waterfalls, and beaches without having to
venture too far from the city. This will leave you plenty of time to
experience the nightlife of Rio, which is world renowned! Let the
rhythm of the Samba move you right out of your seat and get caught
up in the vibes of the music. Discover the passion of the people and
hear how certain communities have overcome intense poverty with
their entrepreneurial spirit. Lend a hand as you learn from them the
ways they see fit to transform their communities.
Out of town: Relax in the coastal towns of Paraty and Ilha Grande
and remember that life is a beach, depending on how you swing
things! The crystalline blue green waters will soothe your soul and
remind you of the importance of simplicity.
Visit the Amazon: Travel to Manaus, and embark on a riverboat expedition
along the Amazon River. Visit the “Meeting of the Waters,” where the black
water of the Negro River meets the brown water of the Solimões River, forming
the Amazon or stay in a jungle lodge to explore the fascinating Amazonia
environments.
Suggested short-cuts to simple planning:
The following trips are grouped according to interest categories.
Art and Architecture:
Day 2: RIO 108-203 Plataforma Show with Dinner
Day 3: RIO 112-301 The Enterprises of Carnival
Cultural highlights:
Day 2: RIO 104-201 Corcovado Tour
Day 2: RIO 106-201 Santa Marta Community
Day 3: RIO 111-301 Inside the Vale Encantado Community
RIO DE JANEIRO- Page 2
Day 1: Wednesday, November 20
IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.
Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course:
SEMS 3500-106 International Finance with Professor Castaldi
SEMS 2500-503 Cross-Cultural Psychology [Group 1] with Professor Huppin
EVSC 2559-101 Geohazards and Natural Disasters with Professor Davies-Vollum
MUSI 2070-101 Popular Music in world Cultures with Professor Strand
SEMS 3500-504 International Marketing (section 2) with Professor Wamwara-Mbugua
RIO 900-101 ALL AROUND RIO SHUTTLE BUS
Full Day
With a lot of independence and a
little bit of help, you will have one full-
day to explore some of Rio’s main
attractions. A private bus will depart
every hour from the pier (except
noon) toward Rio’s most coveted
attractions: Corcovado, Botanical
Garden, Ipanema Beach,
Copacabana Beach, Sugar Loaf, and
Cinelandia Square. A guide at each spot will serve as your meeting point and as
an information center. He will hand you a map and list of all the interesting points
of that stop, give you tips on shops and restaurants nearby, and will also keep
you updated of the buses’ arrival / departure times, so you won’t have to stand
there wondering if the bus has already passed. Meals are on your own. This is the
best way for you to save time and see the most of this incredible city.
At the Corcovado stop, take a ride through the lush forest of the Tijuca
National Park until you reach one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Christ
the Redeemer Statue. Set over one of highest points in the city, the view will
simply amaze you. The charm of the
Cosme Velho and Laranjeiras
neighborhoods, with its centennial
homes and churches, is definitely
worth some walking around to
discover local cafes and restaurants
with very few tourists.
Corcovado tickets are issued with a
pre-determined time to board the
cogwheel. They are limited to 345
passengers per hour, so tickets run out really fast. Very often, tickets sold in the
morning can only be used in the afternoon. To avoid crowds gathering at the Corcovado Train Station, they stopped onsite
ticket selling. Tickets are sold online, at lottery shops, and post offices. Pre-purchase your ticket to avoid lines or missing out
on this incredible attraction. Lottery shops and post offices will be closed this day, as it will be a municipal holiday.
Please Note: You will arrive at the Corcovado using the Hop-On-Hop-Off shuttle. It is your responsibility to arrive at the
Corcovado at least 30 minutes in advance of your ticket time. Please refer to the Hop-On-Hop-Off schedule (listed under RIO
900-101) to determine from where and when you will depart.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $30 $30
Child $30 $30
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 20 0900
Return November 20
HIGHLIGHTS
Corcovado Cogwheel and Christ the
Redeemer Statue
MINIMUM REGISTRATION:
MAXIMUM CAPACITY:
RIO 901-102 CORCOVADO TICKET- 11:00 – ADD-ON
At the Corcovado stop, take a ride through the lush forest of the Tijuca
National Park until you reach one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Christ
the Redeemer Statue. Set over one of highest points in the city, the view will
simply amaze you. The charm of the
Cosme Velho and Laranjeiras
neighborhoods, with its centennial
homes and churches, is definitely
worth some walking around to
discover local cafes and restaurants
with very few tourists.
Corcovado tickets are issued with a
pre-determined time to board the
cogwheel. They are limited to 345
passengers per hour, so tickets run out really fast. Very often, tickets sold in the
morning can only be used in the afternoon. To avoid crowds gathering at the Corcovado Train Station, they stopped onsite
ticket selling. Tickets are sold online, at lottery shops, and post offices. Pre-purchase your ticket to avoid lines or missing out
on this incredible attraction. Lottery shops and post offices will be closed this day, as it will be a municipal holiday.
Please Note: You will arrive at the Corcovado using the Hop-On-Hop-Off shuttle. It is your responsibility to arrive at the
Corcovado at least 30 minutes in advance of your ticket time. Please refer to the Hop-On-Hop-Off schedule (listed under RIO
900-101) to determine from where and when you will depart.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $30 $30
Child $30 $30
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 20 1100
Return November 20
HIGHLIGHTS
Corcovado Cogwheel and Christ the
Redeemer Statue
MINIMUM REGISTRATION:
MAXIMUM CAPACITY:
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RIO 901-103 CORCOVADO TICKET- 15:00 ADD-ON
At the Corcovado stop, take a ride through the lush forest of the Tijuca
National Park until you reach one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Christ
the Redeemer Statue. Set over one of highest points in the city, the view will
simply amaze you. The charm of the
Cosme Velho and Laranjeiras
neighborhoods, with its centennial
homes and churches, is definitely
worth some walking around to
discover local cafes and restaurants
with very few tourists.
Corcovado tickets are issued with a
pre-determined time to board the
cogwheel. They are limited to 345
passengers per hour, so tickets run out really fast. Very often, tickets sold in the
morning can only be used in the afternoon. To avoid crowds gathering at the Corcovado Train Station, they stopped onsite
ticket selling. Tickets are sold online, at lottery shops, and post offices. Pre-purchase your ticket to avoid lines or missing out
on this incredible attraction. Lottery shops and post offices will be closed this day, as it will be a municipal holiday.
Please Note: You will arrive at the Corcovado using the Hop-On-Hop-Off shuttle. It is your responsibility to arrive at the
Corcovado at least 30 minutes in advance of your ticket time. Please refer to the Hop-On-Hop-Off schedule (listed under RIO
900-101) to determine from where and when you will depart.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $30 $30
Child $30 $30
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 20 1500
Return November 20
HIGHLIGHTS
Corcovado Cogwheel and Christ the
Redeemer Statue
MINIMUM REGISTRATION:
MAXIMUM CAPACITY:
RIO 902-101 SUGAR LOAF TICKET ADD-ON
Sugar Loaf, with its privileged location at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, has
marveled travelers since the discovery of Rio. The cable car ride was one of the
city’s first tourist attractions, more than 100 years ago. Around it, the quaint
neighborhood of Urca feels like a small town inside this big metropolis. A walk
along the Claudio Coutinho
tracks will unveil unexpected
panoramas of this massive rock.
Your Sugar Loaf ticket may be
used at any time during the day
from 0800 to 1905. Please note,
lines may be long as November
20th is a holiday in Rio. You will
arrive at Sugar Loaf using the Hop-On-Hop-Off shuttle. Please refer to the Hop-
On-Hop-Off schedule (listed under RIO 900-101) to determine from where you
will depart from and when you will arrive at Sugar Loaf.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $39 $39
Child $39 $39
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 20
Return November 20
HIGHLIGHTS
Sugar Loaf Cable Car
MINIMUM REGISTRATION:
MAXIMUM CAPACITY:
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RIO 301-101 PARATY: COLONIAL TREASURES, RAIN FOREST & BEACHES
3 Days/2 Nights
Originally settled by the Portuguese in the 1660, Paraty has maintained its
colonial feel with its original architecture and a virtually unchanged culture. The
city served as an exportation site for gold sent to Portugal. Paraty possesses
exquisite churches, cobblestone streets,
delicious restaurants, and does not
allow cars within the historic section of
the city, all adding to the charm and
allure of this UNESCO World Heritage
site. Visitors to the area have the
opportunity to enjoy the various cultural
and musical festivals typical of the city,
the vast and interesting colonial history,
as well as the nearby beaches and
forests.
Upon arrival in Paraty, spend the afternoon exploring your new surroundings by
bike. Check into the hotel and find dinner on your own. On your second day in Paraty embark on a schooner and set sail for
several of the most beautiful beaches and islands in the bay of Paraty, all surrounded by dense rainforest. The schooner will
make 3 stops for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling. Although the exact locations tend to vary with each tour, depending
on weather conditions and to avoid the crowds. You will have the rest of the day on your own to enjoy Paraty. Lunch will be
served on board the boat.
On your third day in Paraty, embark on a Jeep tour to Waterfall and Cachaça Distillery. The jeep takes you inside of the
National Park of Serra da Bocaina. Visit the wonderful waterfalls (Poço da Lage Poço das Andorinhas and Villa Verde) where
you will have time to swim. Visit the old distillery of Cachaça, to see the way of making this typical Brazilian drink, famous for
the artesian production with the best quality in Brazil. Lunch will be on your own at Villa Verde restaurant located on the banks
of the river Perequê Açu. In the afternoon we will return to Rio and the ship.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Transfer to Paraty
(approximately 3.5 hours)
Lunch on your own
Transfer to Pousada for Bike
Tour
Dinner & evening on your own
Day 2: (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel
Embark on Schooner cruise.
Lunch will be served on the
boat.
Dinner on your own
Day 3: (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Jeep Tour
Lunch on own
Transfer by bus back to Rio
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $475 $452
Child $238 $226
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 20
0800
Return November 22 1800
HIGHLIGHTS
• Paraty Bike Tour
• Schooner Cruise
• Jeep Tour to Waterfall and Cachaça
Distillery
MAXIMUM REGISTRATION: 20
MINIMUM CAPACITY: 40
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RIO 302-101 ILHA GRANDE – RIO’S ECO TROPICAL ISLAND
3 Days/2 Nights
Ilha Grande, the largest island in the
bay of Angra dos Reis, includes over
one hundred beaches and is a large
attraction in Costa Verde. With over
187 square kilometers of beauty,
including beaches, waterfalls, and
mountains, it is only a one-hour boat
ride from Angra dos Reis or
Mangaratiba. Ilha Grande maintains
its fishing village atmosphere mainly
due to access only by boat and the transformation of the region into a State Park
and Biological Reserve.
The crystal clear waters are home to rich marine life, and the hiking trails are in
the middle of an Atlantic forest leading to creeks, rivers, and waterfalls. The
charming center of the island, Village of Abraham, guarantees a rustic
atmosphere with informal bars and restaurants. Leaving from the Village of
Abraham, the open paths of the forest lead to unexplored beaches and coves.
Upon arrival in Abraão Village on Ilha Grande, your guide will take you to your
hotel while showing you the main points of interest in the village. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at your leisure.
After breakfast on your second day on Ilha Grande, take a regular taxi boat to the Pouso Beach; followed by a hike to the
famous Lopes Mendes Beach, crossing pristine native forests, and arriving in some of the most beautiful sceneries of the
island. You will have time to relax on the sand and enjoy the sea. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the historical sites of the
island, and visit “Praia Preta” and the natural pool of the aqueduct. Enjoy a morning of leisure after breakfast on your final day
on Ilha Grande. In the afternoon, transfer to the pier to take the bus back to Rio.
Itinerary:
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $409 $390
Child $205 $195
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 20 0800
Return November 22 1300
HIGHLIGHTS
Ilha Grande Beaches
Atlantic Rainforest
MAXIMUM REGISTRATION: 10
MINUMUM CAPACITY: 40
Day 1:
Transfer to Angra dos Reis
(approx.. 3 hours)
Transfer by ferry to Abraão
Village (approx.. 1.5 hours)
Afternoon and evening on
own.
Day 2: (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Tour of Lopes Mendes Beach
Visit “Praia Preta”
Lunch & dinner on your own
Day 3: (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Morning at leisure
Transfer back to pier to take
bus back to Rio
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RIO 201-101 COFFEE FARM TOUR 2 Days/1 Night
Travel by bus from Rio de Janeiro to
Barra do Piraí and the Ponte Alta Farm, a
typical example of a 19th century coffee
estate that has survived the passage of
time. Built by the Manbucab, a Baron in
1815, the farm had a main house, slave
quarters, mill, and chapel all surrounding
the patio where coffee was spread to dry
under the sun. This historical tour will
teach you why the farms in this region
lost their prominence to the ones in São Paulo. In the evening enjoy a musical
treat, a special sarau (serenade) performed by a group dressed in 1950’s
clothes, singing tunes from the golden age of radio!
On the second day, you will have free time to explore the farm, ride horses, or
enjoy the pool. Just before lunch you will head to Vassouras, the town that was the social and political center of the region. Still
an emblematic example of rural Brazil, Vassouras has kept many colonial homes and churches from its heyday and is now an
important university center for agronomy. The tour will include a stop at Casa da Hera, a museum that recreates, with original
furniture, the lifestyle of the Coffee Barons. You will have free time for lunch on your own, before the transfer back to Rio.
Itinerary:
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $290 $276
Child $145 $138
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 20 0800
Return November 21 1630
HIGHLIGHTS
• Colonial Coffee Farm
• Sarau (serenade)
• Vassouras rural town
• Casa da Hera Museum
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10
MAMXIMUM CAPACITY: 40
Day 1: (L, D)
Transfer to Ponte Alta Farm (approx. 2 hours)
Historical Tour
Lunch provided
Dinner provided
Sarau (serenade)
Day 2: (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Vassouras
Free time for lunch on own
City tour
Transfer back to Rio
RIO 101-101 SANTA TERESA & TIJUCA FOREST JEEP TOUR
Half-day (4 hours)
Feel the wind in your hair as you ride
through the Tijuca Atlantic Forest - the
largest urban forest in the world, in
open air jeeps. We will make stops at
the Chinese Vista with magnificent
views of Ipanema and Copacabana
beaches, Guanabara Bay, and Sugar
Loaf. During the tour, guests often
spot tropical animals such as
monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds. On the way back you will stop at Pepino Beach
to watch the hang gliders fly down from the nearby mountain. Proceed to Santa
Teresa, a neighborhood that maintained the charm of old Rio, with late 19th
century homes, many turned into art studios and restaurants serving Brazilian
flavors.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $105 $100
Child $52 $50
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 20 0900
Return November 20 1300
HIGHLIGHTS
Tijuca National Forest
Santa Teresa
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 40
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RIO 102-301 RIO AT NIGHT BY BIKE
3 hours
Depart the ship on bicycles and discover a Rio that shines at night. Witness how
the city is even more stunning when churches, monuments, landmark buildings,
and parks light up, making them even more dramatic. Learn curious and
historical facts of this city, while you pedal toward Lapa. You will pass by the
impressive Candelaria Church, Banco do Brasil Cultural Center, Praça XV and the
Imperial Palace, Rio Branco Avenue, marvel at the Municipal Theater, Museum of
Fine Arts and National Library, continue to the Cathedral and finally arrive in
Lapa. A jeep will be
following the group for
support. This is a one-way
bicycle tour, so you can
enjoy your night out
afterwards without having
to worry about pedaling
back (or you can return to
the ship on the jeep). For those staying in Lapa, you must return to the
ship by taxi. For those continuing back to the ship, the return route will
include Tiradentes Square, royal Portuguese Literature Cabinet, St.
Francis Square, Uruguaiana Street, and end back at Mauá Square.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $101.00 $97.00
Child $51.00 $48.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 20 2000
Return November 20 2300
HIGHLIGHTS
Candelaria Church
Praça XV
Cinelandia
Lapa
MINIMUM REGISTRATION:10
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 40
RIO 103-103 SOCCER-BRASIL’S PASSION
3 hours
You might not be in Brazil for the 2014
World Cup, but you will understand why
Brazil was chosen to be its host! Feel
the exhilaration of watching a live
soccer match in a Brazilian Stadium,
participate in the excitement, and
understand why this is the most loved
game in the country.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $103.00 $98.00
Child $52.00 $59.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 20 2000
Return November 20 2330
HIGHLIGHTS
Brazilian Soccer Match
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 30
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Day 2: Thursday, November 21 IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.
Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course:
SEMS 2500-504 Cross-Cultural Psychology [Group 2] with Professor Huppin
RIO 104-201 CORCOVADO TOUR
Half-day (4 hours)
Iconic Rio – don’t
miss your visit to
the Christ Statue,
recently elected
one of the Seven
Modern Wonders of
the World. The
statue sits 2,300
feet above sea
level, atop
Corcovado Hill. You
will start your way up on a small train that climbs the beautiful mountainside.
Upon reaching the top, visitors will admire a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro
and discover why it is known as the “Marvelous City!” On the way back to the ship
we will drive along Rio’s famous beaches.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $61.00 $58.00
Child $30.00 $29.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 21 0800
Return November 21 1200
HIGHLIGHTS
Corcovado and train ride
Scenic drive by beaches
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 40
RIO 105-201 TIJUCA RAINFOREST: HIKE & FALLS
Half-day (7 hours)
This tour goes through one of the largest urban forests of the world, revealing the
history and lush of the Tijuca National Park, the rainforest located in the heart of
Rio. Amazing viewpoints, waterfalls and a hike on an easy trail that takes the
group to one of the most stunning summits of Rio with a 1 hour walk. From the
top of Pedra Bonita and through a unique angle we see the famous and majestic
Pedra da Gavea, the highest (2,769 ft) monolith in the world. Get to know the
history, the fauna, and the flora of the Tijuca Rainforest visiting three different
sections of the park and
see Rio from unique
angles uncommon to the
traditional tours.
Note: This is a 3.5km
(2.2mi) / 2h hike
(roundtrip) up and down
hike (elevation gain 203m/667ft). Bring small backpack, 2 liters of
water, sunscreen, bug spray, and sturdy walking shoes.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $88.00 $84.00
Child $44.00 $42.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 21 0800
Return November 21 1500
HIGHLIGHTS
Highest waterfall of the Tijuca
Rainforest
2 hour hike to one of the most stunning
views of Rio, Pedra Bonita Peak
(2274ft)
Box lunch from the ship
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 5
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 45
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RIO 106-201 SANTA MARTA COMMUNITY: “FIRST PACIFIED FAVELA” OF RIO
Half-day (5 hours)
Santa Marta's stunning location
offers visitors a privileged view of the
city. After our walk through the maze
of narrow alleyways that cling to the
steep hillside, we are rewarded by
sweeping views of the Sugarloaf,
Christ the Redeemer, Rodrigo de
Freitas Lagoon, and the surrounding
neighborhoods.
The two-hour walking tour through the community is conducted by a guide who
lives within Santa Marta. The setting of many video clips and international
movies, Santa Marta offers plenty of attractions. Visitors will ride the tram to the
top of Santa Marta, see the Michael Jackson statue, visit several social projects,
and experience the daily routine of the six thousand residents.
This tour allows visitors to experience the reality of life and contribute to improving the
quality of life of the local community, by creating opportunities for sustainable
employment. Enjoy a “very Brazilian food” lunch made by a local resident.
Become a member of the Global Grins Delivery Squad by
delivering toothbrushes and spreading the word about the
link between good oral hygiene and disease prevention.
More information about Global Grins can be found at
www.globalgrins.org.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $117.00 $112.00
Child $59.00 $56.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 21 0900
Return November 21 1400
HIGHLIGHTS
Santa Marta Community
Breathtaking Views from Rio de Janeiro
Lunch in the Community
MINIMUM REGISTRATION:20 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 27
RIO 107-201 Prainha Beach
Half-day (5 hours)
Prainha is a pristine heaven in the
outskirts of Rio. This beach is so
unique that it was awarded the Blue
Flag, a designation from the
Foundation for Environmental
Education, for beaches that support
sustainable development through
strict criteria for water quality,
environmental education, and
environmental management and
safety. You will have the choice to
work with Instituto E on picking up trash from the sand and learn what they are
doing to keep this paradise clean or to spend your day relaxing in the sun.
You also have the choice to enroll in some other unique activities, for an added
cost. Start your day at Macumba Beach for surf lessons. If you are more
adventurous, you can participate on a moderate hike to a secluded wild beach accessible only by foot, and go snorkeling at
Perigoso Beach.
Please Note: Lunch can be purchased out-of-pocket at food kiosks at the beach.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $57.00 $54.00
Child $28.00 $27.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 21 0700
Return November 21 1500
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Prainha
Opportunity to help the conservation
project
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 80
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RIO 107-901 Prainha Beach –Snorkel Add-on Activity
Spend your morning snorkeling at
Perigoso Beach. Snorkeling gear will
be provided to you. Midday, the bus
will transfer you back to Prainha for
the afternoon.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $66.00 $63.00
Child $33.00 $32.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 21 Approx. 0830
Return November 21 Approx. 1200
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Prainha
Snorkeling
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 20
RIO 107-902 Prainha Beach –Surfing Add-on Activity
Start your morning Macumba Beach for surf lessons. Surfboards will be provided.
Following the lesson, you will be transferred to Prainha for a day at the beach.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $110.00 $105.00
Child $55.00 $52.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 21 Approx. 0800
Return November 21 Approx. 0915
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Prainha
Surf lessons
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 4
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 10
RIO 109-203 DANCE INTO THE NIGHT
Evening
Your tour starts at
Centro Cultural
Carioca where you
will begin your
journey through
Brazilian music and
dance. This one hour
lesson will introduce
you to the two forms
of samba: the one
you see during
Carnival, which is
danced on your own;
and, samba de gafieira, a slower, more romantic tune, which is danced in pairs.
You will also learn a few steps of Forró, typical of the Northeast and the countryside.
After you have these moves down – or have at least tried – it will be just in time for the opening of the Centro Cultural Carioca
where you will have the chance to practice to live music, while sharing the dance floor with other Brazilians. This is a special
night dedicated to Charme, a rhythm inspired in the Soul, Funk, and R&B of the 80’s and 90’s. This is a perfect opportunity to
meet Cariocas – Rio’s natives – and let them teach you how to dance Charme. After the established time for dancing, students
may choose to return to the ship by bus, or take a taxi back at your own expense later in the evening.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $97.00 $93.00
Child $ 49.00 $46.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 21 1900
Return November 21 2230
HIGHLIGHTS
Brazilian Music Dance Lesson
Traditional Gafieira Estudantina
Lapa Nightlife
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 30
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RIO 108-203 PLATAFORMA SAMBA AND DANCE SHOW
Half-day (4 hours)
For those looking for a classic
“big show”, this samba
spectacular with singers and
dancers, wearing elaborate
costumes, and presenting
Brazil’s rich folkloric traditions,
is sure to please. From the
samba in Rio, to the African
influences and culture of
Bahia, to Amazonian traditions
and Gaucho moves, the pulsating spectrum of Brazilian song and dance is
presented in this evening show with dinner.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $155.00 $148.00
Child $78.00 $74.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 21 2000
Return November 21 2300
HIGHLIGHTS
Folkloric Brazilian music and Dance
Dinner
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 40
RIO 401-201 AMAZON RIVERBOAT EXPERIENCE: GROUP A (combined w/group B)
3 Days/2 Nights
From Rio de Janeiro, you fly overnight to Manaus. At the pier, board your home for
the next three days, a regional riverboat. Your guides will distribute hammocks and
prepare you for your adventure in the Amazon as you motor towards the Meeting
of the Waters, where the black water of the Negro River meets the brown water of
the Solimões River to form the Amazon River. Next you will enter the region of Lake
January to view the giant water lilies. Return to the boat and travel to the
Jacareubal area for your overnight stay. Be lulled to sleep listening to the sounds
of the Amazon in hammocks with mosquito netting.
Have breakfast while traveling
along the Negro River. Take a
jungle walk with an educational
guide who will teach you about the
Arara rainforest. Take some time
off for a swim at a local beach,
followed by traveling to the Acajatuba Lake. Next visit the Acajatuba Village, a
small riverside community of 200 people that is a favorite spot for many SAS
participants and a soon-to-be favorite for you. Tour Acajatuba and compete in a
soccer game between students and community members. The night comes to
a close at alligator beach, where we will have a barbecue feast.
Our last day will begin with breakfast and piranha fishing in the flooded forest. Afterwards, enjoy a jungle walk in the
surrounding rainforest. Your local guide will point out the unique flora and fauna of the Rio Negro as you walk in the jungle.
Learn how villagers interact with their environment in a positive and sustainable way. Take a break to swim in the river before
lunch. We will then have some free time before making our way back to Manaus.
Please Note: This program is strenuous, involving night flights (in order to maximize time on the river) and is designed for
participants who want to enjoy the ruggedness of the Amazon. Please note: Accommodations on board are hammocks. Please
bring a towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, long and short pants, hat, hiking boots, canteen, insect repellent (cream not aerosol) and
rain gear. Sleeping bags are not necessary. You can choose to purchase you hammock at the conclusion of the trip
(approximately $25 USD payable on site).
The packages include all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and two bottles of water/person per day. Soft drinks not included
but are available for purchase.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $1,257.00 $1,198.00
Child $629.00 $599.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart Nov 21 2000
Return Nov 25 1530
HIGHLIGHTS
Pirhana Fishing
Luaua Dinner
Acajatuba Village
Swimming with dolphins
Boating on the Rio Negro
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 55
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RIO 401-201 AMAZON RIVERBOAT EXPERIENCE: GROUP A (combined w/group B)
3 Days/2 Nights
Itinerary:
Day 1- Travel Day • Transfer to airport at 2000
Day 3 (B,L) • Breakfast • Swimming with dolphins • River swim • Piranha fishing in the flooded forest • Lunch • Dinner on board • Return to Manaus
Day 4 (B,L,D) • Breakfast and travel along Negro River •Jungle walk in Arara forest with educational guide • Beach swim • Depart for Lake Acajatuba and the Acajatuba village (lunch on board) • Soccer game with local community • Go to alligator beach for barbecue feast
Day 2 (B, L,D) • NIGHT flight to Manaus, arriving at 00:50 • Embark on a regional boat down the Amazon River with time to sleep •Breakfast on board • Visit the “Meeting of the Waters” • Enter the Lake January region and visit the water lilies • Go alligator-spotting in a canoe • Share dinner on the boat • Arrive in Jacareubal for overnight on the boat
Day 5- Travel Day • Transfer to airport at 2400 • EARLY morning flight to Salvador with connnection
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Day 3: Friday, November 22
RIO 401-301 AMAZON RIVERBOAT EXPERIENCE: GROUP B
4 Days/3 Nights
From Rio de Janeiro, you fly to
Manaus. At the pier, board your
home for the next three days, a
regional riverboat. Your guides will
distribute hammocks and prepare
you for your adventure in the
Amazon as you motor towards the
Meeting of the Waters, where the
black water of the Negro River
meets the brown water of the
Solimões River to form the Amazon River. Next you will enter the region of Lake
January to view the giant water lilies. Return to the boat and travel to the
Jacareubal area for your overnight stay. Be lulled to sleep listening to the sounds
of the Amazon in hammocks with mosquito netting.
Have breakfast while traveling along the Negro River. Take a jungle walk with an educational guide who will teach you about
the Arara Rainforest. Take some time off for a swim at a local beach, followed by traveling to the Acajatuba Lake. Next, visit
the Acajatuba Village, a small riverside community of 200 people that is a favorite spot for many SAS participants and a soon-
to-be favorite for you. Tour Acajatuba and compete in a soccer game between students and community members. The night
comes to a close at alligator beach, where we will have a barbecue feast.
Our last day will begin with breakfast and piranha fishing in the flooded forest. Afterwards, enjoy a jungle walk in the
surrounding rainforest. Your local guide will point out the unique flora and fauna of the Rio Negro as you walk in the jungle.
Learn how villagers interact with their environment in a positive and sustainable way. Take a break to swim in the river before
lunch. We will then have some free time before making our way back to Manaus.
Please Note: This program is strenuous; involving night flights (in order to maximize time at the river) and is designed for
participants who want to enjoy the ruggedness of the Amazon. Please note: Accommodations on board are hammocks. Please
bring a towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, long and short pants, hat, hiking boots, canteen, insect repellent (cream not aerosol)
and rain gear. Sleeping bags are not necessary. You can choose to purchase you hammock at the conclusion of the trip
(approximately $25 USD payable on site).
The packages include all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and two bottles of water/person per day. Soft drinks not
included but are available for purchase.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $1,257.00 $1,198.00
Child $629.00 $599.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart Nov 22 1000
Return Nov 26 0200
HIGHLIGHTS
Pirhana Fishing
Luaua Dinner
Acajatuba Village
Swimming with dolphins
Boating on the Rio Negro
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 60
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RIO 401-301 AMAZON RIVERBOAT EXPERIENCE: GROUP B
4 Days/3 Nights
Itinerary
Day 1 (L,D)
• Fly to Manaus
• Embark on a regional boat down the Amazon River
• Visit the “Meeting of the Waters”
• Enter the Lake January region and visit the water lilies
• Go piranha fishing and alligator-spotting in a canoe
• Share dinner on the boat
• Arrive in Jacareubal for overnight on the boat
Day 2 (B,L,D)
• Breakfast and travel along Negro River
•Jungle walk in Arara forest with educational guide
• Beach swim
• Depart for Lake Acajatuba and the Acajatuba village
(lunch on board)
• Visit village, school, and local community
• Go to alligator beach for barbecue feast
• Overnight on the boat
Day 3 (B,L)
• Breakfast
• Piranha fishing and jungle walk
• Lunch
• Beach swim
• Lunch
• Visit village and participate in soccer game
• Dinner and overnight on board boat
Day 4 (B,L)
• Breakfast
• Swimming with dolphins
• Lunch
• Transfer to airport
• Fly to Salvador
Day 5- Travel
•Arrive in Salvador at 0048
•Transfer back to ship, arriving at 0200
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RIO 402-301 JUMA JUNGLE LODGE
4 Days/3 Night
The Juma Amazon Lodge is a small and comfortable rustic hotel designed to be
totally integrated to the Amazon Jungle. Located three hours away from Manaus by
boat, the journey to the lodge is a spectacular tour in and of itself. You will pass
through wide rivers and deep jungles en route to Juma’s remote location, see the
meeting of the waters (the spot where the muddy waters of the Solimoes River and
the black waters of the Negro River run side by side, without mixing, to form the
great Amazonas River), and perhaps spot some pink dolphins accompanying you on your trip.
The lodge is built on stilts over a remote and untouched jungle lake. As a guest, you will participate in a variety of activities all
designed to help you explore, appreciate, and learn about this unique place – canoeing, alligator-spotting, piranha fishing,
jungle picnics, sunrise excursions, presentations by local inhabitants,
and more. Truly, a trip to the Juma Lodge is an Amazon experience at its best.
Please Note; Accommodations are triple occupancy
*All meals are included; drinks are at your own expense. As space is limited, guests are limited to 10 kg of luggage/person.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $1,185.0
0
$1,129.00
Child $593.00 $565.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart Nov 22 0330
Return Nov 25 2130
HIGHLIGHTS
Overnight stay at the jungle lodge
Meeting of the Waters
Unique Amazon Experiences
MINIMUM REGISTRATION:
MAXIMUM CAPACITY:
Day 1 (L,D)
• EARLY morning Flight to Manaus
Depart for lodge via speedboat and coach with
box lunch along the way
• Arrive at lodge and enjoy a welcome drink made
with exotic fruits
• Dinner with regional and international cuisine
• Night canoe ride to see wildlife, including alligators,
frogs, and birds
Day 2 (B,L,D)
• Sunrise river excursion followed by breakfast
• Jungle hike
• Lunch at accommodation
• Travel in a paddle canoe and fish for piranhas
• Dinner with regional & international cuisine
followed by lecture
Day 3 (B,L)
• Canoeing
• Picnic in the jungle
• Visit with local people
• Dinner
Day 4 (B, L)
• After breakfast, return to Manaus
• Box lunch provided along the way
• LATE evening Flight to Salvador
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RIO 402-302 JUMA JUNGLE: OPTIONAL NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE
1 Night
As a special component to the Juma Jungle trip, you can choose to spend one night
out in the jungle with a local expert. You will sleep in a hammock listening to the
sounds of the forest around you.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $30.00 $30.00
Child $30.00 $30.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart
Return
HIGHLIGHTS
Overnight stay in the jungle with a
local expert
MINIMUM REGISTRATION:
MAXIMUM CAPACITY:
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RIO 202-301 AMAZON RIVERBOAT EXPEDITION EXPRESS
2 Days/1 Night
At the pier, board your home for
the next two days, a regional
riverboat. Your guides will
distribute hammocks and prepare
you for your adventure in the
Amazon as you motor towards the
Meeting of the Waters, where the
black water of the Negro River
meets the brown water of the
Solimões River, forming the
Amazon River. Next you will enter the region of Lake January to view the giant
water lilies. Return to the boat and travel to Acajatuba Lake. Return to the
riverboat and travel to the Dolphin Sanctuary. Once at the sanctuary, swim and
interact with the colorful Amazon pink dolphin (Boto Cor da Rosa). Return to the
boat for the evening and go alligator spotting. Be lulled to sleep in your hammock
as you listen to the sounds of the Amazon.
Start the next day off right with a sunrise canoe exploration. After breakfast onboard, visit Acajatuba Village, a small riverside
community of 200 people that is a favorite spot for many SAS participants and a soon-to-be favorite for you. Tour Acajatuba
and meet the local people. Afterwards, enjoy a jungle walk in the surrounding rainforest. Your local guide will point out the
unique flora and fauna of the Rio Negro as you go. Learn how villagers interact with their environment in a positive and
sustainable way. In the late afternoon, return to the boat and travel downriver to Manaus.
Please Note: This program is strenuous, involving night flights (in order to maximize time at the river) and is designed for
participants who want to enjoy the ruggedness of the Amazon. Please note: Accommodations on board are hammocks.
Please bring a towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, long and short pants, hat, hiking boots, canteen, insect repellent (cream not
aerosol) and rain gear. Sleeping bags are not necessary. You can choose to purchase you hammock at the conclusion of the
trip (approximately $25 USD payable on site).
Itinerary
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $944.00 $899.00
Child $472.00 $450.00
TIME
Date Time
Depar
t
Nov 22 2100
Retur
n
Nov 25 0900
HIGHLIGHTS
Boating on the world famous Rio
Negro
Piranha fishing
Swimming with dolphins
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 29
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 29
Day 1- Travel
• Depart ship for airport at 1900
• Flight departs for Manaus at 2238
Day 3 (B,L,D)
• Breakfast
•Visit the Acajatuba Village and school
• Jungle walk in Acajatuba forest with guide
• Lunch on boat
• Beach swimming
• Arrive at Manaus port and Tropical Hotel, dinner
• At 2200, transfer to airport
Day 2 (B,L,D)
• At 0050, arrive in Manaus and transfer to pier
•Embark on a regional boat down the river
• Overnight on board
• Visit the “Meeting of the Waters,” breakfast on board
• Go Piranha fishing, lunch on board
• Go to Lake Acajatuba
• Swimming with dolphins
• Alligator spotting in canoe
• Dinner and overnight on board
Day 4- Travel
• Flight departs for Salvador at 0100
• Arrive back at ship at 0900
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RIO 110-301 WILD BEACHES HIKE
Full-day
Far away from the hustle and bustle of Copacabana, yet within the city limits, is
an experience akin to visiting a deserted island. Start your three mile hike
passing by luscious hillsides, until reaching the first beaches of Praia das
Conchas and Praia do Perigoso. Then, continue to "Cabeça de Tartaruga," to
appreciate the
landscape of the
beaches and Grumari
Tijuca Plateau in the
background. Finally,
follow the trail towards
Praia do Meio and Praia
Funda, where you will
have the opportunity to
go swimming. On the
way back, stop at Prainha for lunch time and relaxation on the white
sand beach.
Note: Participants should be in decent physical condition as this is a moderate hike with exposures and cliffs at summit. This
is a 5km (3mi) / 4h hike (roundtrip) up and down hike (elevation gain 160m/525ft). Bring swimsuit, towel, 2-3 litres of water,
snacks, sunscreen and sturdy hiking shoes.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $100.00 $95.00
Child $ 50.00 $48.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 22 0800
Return November 22 1730
HIGHLIGHTS
Secluded beaches only accessible by
hiking
Box lunch from the ship
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 5
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 45
RIO 111-301 INSIDE THE VALE ENCANTADO COMMUNITY
Half-day
This is a unique program that includes a visit to the
Vale Encantado community, a small community of only
200 inhabitants. Begin with an hour's walk through
the nature that surrounds the community and then
enjoy a delicious lunch made with local ingredients. It
is a perfect tour for those who want to learn the history
of the community and their economic progress, and
how they relate to the environment around them. The
residents have been able to reinvent themselves over
the years to keep pace with the changing economic
times of Rio de Janeiro. These families have worked
with the extraction of granite, with the planting of strawberries and flowers, and
today invest in cookery and tourism to maintain the livelihood of their residents.
Become a member of the Global Grins Delivery Squad by delivering toothbrushes and spreading
the word about the link between good oral hygiene and disease prevention. More information
about Global Grins can be found at www.globalgrins.org.
STANDARD PRICE Early Booking
Adult $129.00 $123.00
Child $65.00 $62.00
TIME
Date Time
Depart November 22 0900
Return November 22 1430
HIGHLIGHTS
Vale Encantado Community
Traditional lunch
MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 10
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 27
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RIO 112-301 THE ENTERPRISE OF CARNIVAL WITH COSTUME WORKSHOP
Half-day
Were you aware that there are 90 samba schools in Rio with more than 100,000
dancers? Carnival is the most exciting event of the year where thousands of
people travel worldwide just to experience this electrifying atmosphere.
Rio’s Carnival derives from pagan celebrations of Ancient Greece, which
continued through European Middle Ages, arriving in Brazil through the
Portuguese colonization and enriched with rhythms that came with the African
slaves. The highlight of this popular party in Rio is the parade of the “samba
schools” in the “Sambódromo” (a unique carnival stadium). The world of the
“samba schools” of Rio remains hidden and mysterious to many, but here is your
chance to discover the secrets behind it.
We invite you for a rare
glimpse, to learn about Rio’s
Carnival, to experience the
magic of its creation, and the
business that makes it
possible. This tour will introduce you to the artistry and imagination involved
in the making of Carnival. You will witness the construction and production
process of more than 6,000 costumes and 15 floats. This experience
includes: a visit to the Pimpolhos and Grande Rios warehouses, exhibitions
about the history of Samba and the Carnival Parade, and a stop at the
Sambadrome. You will participate in a costume workshop, assisted by
children of the Pimpolhos Social Project to see how the costumes are made.
You will be able to apply those same techniques to a t-shirt to take home.
