Brazil Futbol Tour Sao Paulo – Santos Sao Sebastiao
Brazil Futbol Tour. Since 1988 United Soccer Academy has been providing youth clubs and players from across the United States with quality opportunities and experiences to travel and compete internationally. The Brazil Futbol Tour is specially designed and coordinated for international soccer travel and competition.
The goal of the Brazil Futbol Tour is to provide the players and team with an excellent futsal playing experience and opportunity to travel and compete in Brazil, where futbol is king. This tour will provide players with a top-notch, professionally coordinated soccer program from training to quality, competitive matches to attending a professional soccer game to a unique cultural and social experience on and off the soccer field. The tour promises to provide players with an excellent futsal and cultural experience in Brazil.
GENERAL PROGRAM
Day 1 Excitement builds as players, staff, and boosters depart US gateway on an overnight flight to Sao Paulo, Brazil for participation in their 10-day soccer tour to Brazil. Due to the flight and time differences the group will arrive in Sao Paulo the following morning.
Day 2 Upon arrival in Brazil at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), the players, staff, and boosters will be met by their fulltime, bi-lingual Brazilian tour manager and will transfer to their 4-star hotel, the Sonesta Sao Paulo Ibirapuera, located in the Moema district of Sao Paulo. Following lunch at the hotel the teams will have a light training session at Esporte Clube Pinheiros (ECP). Following the session the group will take part in a guided tour of Morumbi Stadium, home to the famous Sao Paulo Futebol Clube. Evening dinner at the hotel followed by team meetings and leisure time. (Sao Paulo)
Day 3 In the morning, the team will have a match (1) versus Paulista-Jundiai Selection, a regional team from the Sao Paulo state. In the afternoon players have a friendly futsal exchange, “mini-tournament”, in the Paraisopolis favela with local players between the ages 12 and 17 years old. Evening dinner at local churrascaria, a typical Brazilian steak restaurant. (Sao Paulo) Day 4 Morning available for sightseeing and shopping in and around the area of the hotel. Following lunch the team will have early afternoon matches (2) versus UNIP/Sao Bernando. In the evening the group will attend a professional game, Futebol Brasileiro, in Sao Paulo. (Sao Paulo)
Day 5 Following breakfast group will transfer to Santos. Santos is located 60 miles southeast of Sao Paulo on the Atlantic Ocean. While in Santos, known as home to Pele and Santos FC, the group will be accommodated at a 4-star hotel, Plaza/Panorama Hotel a few blocks from the beach. Upon arrival in Santos the teams will have a training session at Santos FC followed by a visit to Monte Serrat in the late afternoon. Evening at leisure. (Santos)
Day 6 The day will begin with a guided tour of Estadio Urbano Caldeira – Santos FC Stadium. Evening is set aside for shopping and sightseeing. Dinner at Hotel. (Santos)
Day 7 Morning departure for Sao Sebastiao and Maresias Beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Day at leisure in Sao Sebastiao and free time at Maresias Beach. (Sao Sebastiao) Day 8 Morning and afternoon at leisure. Afternoon matches (4) versus Sao Sebastiao Selection. Evening farewell dinner with the players and officials from Sao Sebastiao Selection. (Sao Sebastiao)
Day 9 Following breakfast, the group will have the morning free for sightseeing, shopping, or beach time prior to transferring to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) for an overnight flight back to the United States with morning arrival in the USA.
INCLUSIONS
• Price guaranteed in US Dollars at the time of deposit. • One (1) free tour spots for coaches/staff based on 15 full paying players, staff, and boosters. • Round trip international air transportation/flights from US gateway city to Brazil. Airline taxes and fuel (yq) are not included. • Accommodations: o 3-nights: Sao Paulo (4-star hotel) o 2-nights: Santos (4-star hotel) o 2-nights: Sao Sebastiao (4-star hotel) • Transportation: Full time motor coach throughout the tour. • Guided sightseeing tours in Sao Paulo and Santos. • Soccer program: o Two (2) training sessions o Coordination of Futsal exchange o Three (3) friendly match against Brazilan youth/professional clubs o Stadium tours: Morumbi & Santos Stadiums o Ticket for Futbebol Brasileiro (professional match) • Fulltime, bilingual Italian tour manager. • All land fees and taxes as related to the land program. • Extensive pre-trip assistance including fundraising, newsletters, packing details, detailed final itinerary, and travel details.
EXCLUSIONS
• Meals as noted in the meal package • Travel Insurance • Health insurance • Items of personal nature • Passport fees (travel visas are needed for US citizens to travel to Brazil)
TOUR COSTS
Tour costs are based on the overall number of participants (players, staff, family members) traveling on tour and the originating US gateway city. Contact United Soccer Academy for an exact tour proposal and price for your team.
PROGRAM FOR BOOSTERS (Alumni & Family)
The “Booster Program” is for parents and family members interested in participating on the tour. The program and itinerary is the same for parents and family members. Additional tour inclusions can be added such as wine and food tastings, golf outings, and in-depth sightseeing excursions. Exact tour costs are based on the overall number of participants (players, staff, family members) traveling on tour and the originating US gateway city. Tour prices are based on single, double, or triple occupancy.
FUNDRAISING
In conjunction with our fundraising partner, Reaching Our Goal (www.reachingourgoal.org) will provide players with a fundraising program that can raise a large percentage of the tour costs. Interested players and families should contact Jon Goldman at Reaching Our Goal at 914-364-4311 or via email at [email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Soccer Academy can customize tours that fit within the needs and desires of your team. The tour proposal will include a detailed itinerary, terms and conditions, and registration information. Also, pleases contact United Soccer Academy if you are interested in a group meeting where one of our representatives can meet with your coaches, players, and team parents to review and discuss the tour and international soccer travel and competition.
United Soccer Academy Tel: 561-266-9596 1045 E. Atlantic Avenue, #209 800-656-5499 Delray Beach, FL 33483 E-Mail: [email protected]