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TRAVEL & TOURS 24821777 PLUTO N TRA VEL & TO URS RIO DE JANEIRO

THE WONDERFUL CITY

TRAVEL & TOURS 24821777 PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& TRAVEL PLUTON City Tour Start: 09:00 Duration: 8 hours Language: English and French

Journey back in time of one of the main economic, cultural and financial centres in Brazil. With the help of an expert guide, discover the main monuments and history of Rio de Ja- neiro - capital city for almost two centuries.

HIGHLIGHTS:

* A historical perspective on the city JOURNEY * Visit the most emblematic buildings * Wander along the narrow streets and squares in the heart of the capital BACK IN Sit back for a historical route through the narrow streets and buildings in the heart of Rio de Janeiro accompanied by a guide who will tell stories and legends of the second largest TIME city in Brazil. Start the walking tour at the 17th century Mon- astery of San Benito, one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the country. The austerity of its facade contrasts with its ornate interior, with neat sculptures, paintings and wood- carvings. Then visit the Church of Our Lady of Candelaria, a neoclassical building which took over 100 years to build, located in the heart of the capital. From here, we head to the Primero de Marzo street, with outstanding buildings such as the France-Brazil House, the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil and the Post Office building. Arrive at the iconic XV Square, a large open area that houses the Imperial Palace and Tiradentes Palace. Get closer to the Banco do Brasil, an institution that promotes and supports the arts, before admiring the Municipal Theater inspired by the Charles Garnier’s Paris Opera. Opened in 1909, it receives a large variety of Brazilian and international artists every year. Admire the beauty of other typical buildings such as the National Library, the Legislative Assembly or the National Museum of Fine Arts, and at the last stop of the tour, Cinelandia Square, very close to the world famous Sugar Loaf.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Rio By Day - Corcovado, Christ Statue And Starts: 08:00 Sugar Loaf With Lunch Duration: 10 hours Languages: Spanish, English or Portuguese depending on the option chosen

Two of the most famous sights in Rio de Janeiro are at your fingertips on this day-long tour. Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains, including the impressive Christ Redeemer statue overlooking the city should definitely be at the top of your list, PANORAMIC and Gray Line Rio de Janeiro is the perfect guide for your day. First thing in the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken through downtown Rio for a panoramic tour. See the Sambrodome, stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral and TOUR discover the Cinelandia Square and its wealth of historical buildings. The Municipal Theater, National Library, and Nation- al Museum of Fine Arts are all on your way as well as you head toward toward the Urca neighborhood, home of Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Ride the iconic cable cars all the way up the mountain, stopping at Urca Hill and its vantage point overlooking Guanaba- ra Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi bridge and Corcovado mountain. Finish your ascent to the top of Sugar Loaf, enjoying gorgeous views of the Copacabana beach and Santa Cruz Fortress.

Enjoy a lunch at a barbecue house before you head over to the base of Corcovado Mountain via the Cosme Vehlo Train. Ride through the lush and dense Tijuca rainforest to the tow- ering Christ Redeemer statue. Standing guard over the city of Rio, the statue has a fascinating history—your knowledgeable hometown guide will share all the secrets with you before you head back to your hotel.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Christ redeemer Starts: 06:20 Duration: 4 hours Languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Meet one of the most representative icons of Rio de Janeiro, Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer). Enjoy this spectacular view from the top to take stunning photographs from the top of Corcovado Mountain and for your convenience, we pick you RIO DE up from the comfort of your hotel. (Including transport most of Southern Rio hotels.) JANEIRO ICON

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Favela tour Starts: 08:00 Duration: 4 hours Languages: English

In a community that is all natural putting a smile on his face, even with the difficulties of everyday life. On tour through the slums, you can get a culture shock having a practice session of anthropology, knowing a place with a huge diversity when it comes to survival. Explore this sense, a passage between realities and fantastic contrasts of various communities within the scenario of Rio. Jeep rides and walks around the alleys DIFFERENT between community and commerce district NEIGHBOOR

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Favela tour and rainforest jeep excursion Starts: 08:0 Duration: 4 hours Languages: English

In a community that is all natural putting a smile on his face, even with the difficulties of everyday life. On tour through the slums, you can get a culture shock having a practice session of anthropology, knowing a place with a huge diversity when it comes to survival. Explore this sense, a passage between A DIFFERENT realities and fantastic contrasts of various communities within the scenario of Rio.

Points of interest/ itinerary: Jeep Tour Ride, get a beautiful and COMMUNITY different perspective from Rio, get to Know the Routine of the Locals, slum Pacified by the Police, 20-30 minute hike through Tijuca Rain Forest.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Rainforest Jeep Tour Starts: 08:00 Duration: 5 hours Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese.

Become an adventurer and escape to the lush vegetation of the Tijuca Rainforest. Join us and delve deep into natural wildlife on a thrilling 4x4 and then take a hands on approach with an exciting hike beneath the canopy. ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS: * Escape the city and explore a lush, green rainforest * Relax and cruise around in a fun 4x4 * Get up close to nature in an exciting hike around the jungle

Start your wildlife adventure in a thrilling 4x4 open top drive through the world’s largest urban Rainforest, Tijuca. Situat- ed within the grounds of the city, this green luscious jungle is home to hundreds of species of plants and animals. Feel the radical contrast between the concrete world of Rio with the beaming with life and natural backdrop that is this wonderful, piece of paradise.

Whilst cruising through, look out for the iconic sensations such as the Monkey and Taunay Waterfalls, feel them as the refreshing mist sprays you, cooling you down as you continue exploring. Stop off at secret points that reveal surreal views of Rio and all the surroundings at Vista Chinesa.

No trip to the rainforest would be complete without an impressive hiking trail, underneath the never-ending green canopy. Really understand this fascinating eco-system by delving straight into it and exploring firsthand. Breathe in and relax in this magical world so different to that of the city, and admire all the various plants, animals, butterflies and birds that you en- counter along the way. This truly is the best form of escapism and leaves you relax, carefree and a craving for more!

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Tijuca Forest Starts: 09:00 OR 14:00 Duration: 4 hours Languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Join an unforgettable tour through Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca For- est, the biggest urban forest in the world. Feel the power of driving through a wide variety of beautiful scenarios aboard a military-like jeep, to then let the calm sink in as you stroll through the bush. So many wonderful things await, once you’ve seen THE BIGGEST them you won’t forget them in a hurry. The first location the jeep will drop you off in is the Cachei- ra dos Macacos, a lush environment with tumbling waterfalls FOREST IN THE where you will be able to enjoy a leisurely walk while admiring the local flora. There aren’t many places where you can find thick bunches of orchids and bromeliads; dedicate some time WORLD to admire their delicate almost alien figures. Or better even: hit the hay – or, in this case, the moss – and take a nap under the wide shadow of the cedars and jacarandas. You will dream- ily see endangered wildlife flutter around you, like the black- beak toucan or the dazzling blue butterfly.

Next stop if the Vista Chinesa, a curious construction erected in the 19th century in honour to the Chinese that initiated Bra- zilians in the art of cultivating tea. It offers an amazing vantage point of the hilly landscape and the sea that trickles into and around it. Inside the Capela Mayrink, make sure to not miss Candido Portinari’s painted panels. Finally, as you drive towards the beach of Sae Conrado through the Acude da Soli- dao, keep your eyes open for the dreamy sight of hang-gliders floating in the sky like colourful stars.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Angra Dos Reis Archipelago Cruise with Starts: 07:00 Lunch Duration: 12 hours Languages: English

With an archipelago of more than 300 islands and countless beaches, the town of Angra lies in the heart of this paradise, some 130 km south of Rio.

SPECTACULAR An spectacular view: winds over mountainous terrain covered in lush Atlantic rain forest. Graceful coves and sandy beaches, little islands and crystal clear water make the journey a mem- VIEW orable occasion. The town of Angra dos Reis has been continuously settled since the early 1500’s. There are many lovely old buildings from the colonial past when the town was a great port and agri- cultural center. A schooner waits at the dock to take visitors on a cruise of those many islands, stopping for a swim in the enticing turquoise blue waters. Then a delicious lunch of hot and cold self-service buffet will be served.

Points of interest/ itinerary: After getting inside the boat, tour takes around 5 hours: 1st stop at island of Cataguazys; 2nd stop at blue lagoon; 3rd stop at Freguesia´s beach and trail into Ilha Grande, then stop for lunch and at last. Piedade´s pier. At all these stops, passengers have some time to go into water. They only stay at the boat while lunch time. All tour takes place in the boat, not in the city of Angra dos Reis. Stakes, chicken, fish, salad, rice, beans and fries are the op- tions for lunch

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Ginga Tropical brazilian roots show Starts: 19:30 Duration: 4.5 hours Languages: English and French

Dance the night away in this fun and fabulous interactive show, Ginga Tropical: Brazilian Roots. Brazil is famous for its lively Samba dancing but this show brings out all kinds of cultures and dances, celebrating the diversity of such a wonderful, FABULOUS Tropical country. HIGHLIGHTS:

SHOW * Have fun at this unique dance show, mixing dance with culture and traditions! * Interactive show, we encourage you to have a boogie! * Beautiful and intricate carnival costumes! Aesthetically mes- merizing!

Hosted at the Gafieira Estudantina, a charming dance house full of character located in the historical Tiradentes Square downtown, it almost feels like a blast from the past, time travel- ling back into a carefree, simpler world in the center of Brazil’s cultural corridor, with many important theatres and museums in the area. This show will help you recognize every region of Brazil through vibrant costumes and dances.

From the Northeast, to the Amazon and Pampas with its traditional Folklore moving on to the Bahia famous for their mystical rituals and then the unforgettable Rio de Janeiro with its bo- hemian Lapa, their majestic dance halls and their legendary tricksters. This multicultural show tries to give a broader outlook and greater insight into all the different cultures in Brazil.

A breathtaking show, with fantastic drummers and with im- peccable dancing with fun and traditional carnival costumes. Don’t be shy when the interactive dancers invite you to boogie, shake your hips and go with the flow, everyone is just here for a good time! PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Petropolis - The Imperial City Starts: 08:00 Duration: 10 hours Languages: English

The city of Petropolis is located 60 km away from Rio and has been called the Imperial City since the times of the Emperor Pedro II. Settled by the Germans, Petropolis keeps the memory of Brazilian history alive with its buildings and charming streets.

This tour starts with the visit to the Imperial Museum, which has been the summer residence of the Emperor D. Pedro II, and keeps furniture and objects such as the crown of gold, pearls EMPEROR and diamonds used by D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II. The tour will continue on to the Gothic Cathedral where Prin- cess Isabel was buried along with the tombstones of D. Pedro TIMES II and his wife. From there you will see the Crystal Palace, built in France and mounted in Brazil, destined to shelter exhibitions and great parties promoted by Princess Isabel.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 SAO PAOLO

BRAZIL’S FINANCIAL CENTER

TRAVEL & TOURS 24821777 PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& TRAVEL PLUTON Historic Sao Paulo City Tour - Private Starts: 09:00 Duration: 6 hours Languages: English

Explore the many faces of São Paulo on this tour that takes you on a journey through the history and culture of this cosmopolitan and dynamic city. Our knowledgeable guides lead you through its emblematic centres for leisure and culture: Sé Cathedral, Municipal Theater, Viaduto do Chá and the Mu- nicipal Market.

Our tour begins with a visit to downtown Sao Paulo. We start at the neo-Gothic Metropolitan Cathedral, more commonly CITY TOUR known as Catedral da Sé, which boasts an organ with over 10,000 pipes and an underground chapel and crypt. Go to where it all started at Pateo do Colegio, where the city was founded in 1554, as well as Mosteiro de São Bento. Admire the city’s modern site at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, and after being immersed in Brazilian culture, we head to a historically important landmark, the first aqueduct built in the city: the Viaduto do Chá, named after the tea that grew in the valley below. After a rich and fascinating morning, we break for lunch in the Municipal Market, where you can try and buy local products and delicacies and get ready for the afternoon ahead.

We also tour the Municipal Theater, which is regarded as a great landmark in the city for both historical and architectural importance and was constructed in 1911 by Ramos de Azeve- do. It hosted historically important events such as the Week of Modern Art in 1922, which marked a turning point in Brazilian Modernism, and today hosts ballets, orchestras and renowned choirs. We also go to the Matarazzo Building and Vale do An- hangabaú for fascinating views, before ending the tour at Praça da República.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Sao Paulo Highlights City Tour Starts: 09:00 Duration: 5 hours Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese

On this tour we will know the most traditional and famous places of Sao Paulo, starting with the “Estação da Luz”, which opened in 1867. With its unique architecture, retains its tradi- tion of being one of the most visited places in the city. Then we will know the historical part of the city, and see imposing CITY buildings as “Edifício Itália”, one of the most beautiful in the old center; the Municipal Theatre where we will stop and walk across the “viaduto do chá”, watching and enjoying the whole landscape, bridges and other landmarks as the Bane- HIGHLIGHTS spa building, “Pátio de Colégio” and the beautiful Sé Cathe- dral, with its splendid stained glass. At this point we can also see the central point, where we took advantage to take some pictures of the city.

Without waste of time, we will do a panoramic by the Liber- dade neighborhood, where it has the largest number of Japa- nese immigrants and their typical decorations. After enjoying the historic part of town, we climb towards to the modern side. Starting with the Paulista region, we will see the main financial center, attractions such as the MASP Museum, and luxury streets like Oscar Freire.

Finally we head to the largest park in Sao Paulo, Ibirapuera Park, with its more than 1 million m² (square meters) of green area, museums designed by Oscar Niemeyer, and monuments such as the Bandeirantes Monument where we can take oustanding photos.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Ibirapuera park and Sao Paulo museums Start: 09:00 tour - Private Duration: 6 hours Language: English and Spanish

Explore the many faces of São Paulo on this tour that takes you on a journey through the modern history and culture of this cosmopolitan and dynamic city. Our knowledgeable guides lead you through the emblematic Ibirapuera Park, The Afro Brazil Museum and the Football Museum, which all serve to PARK & highlight the significant cultural influence of São Paulo.

Ibirapuera Park is the most important and second largest park THE CITY in the city, often equated to Central Park in New York, and is home to many museums and striking landmarks designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer. We pass by buildings such as the futuristic Oca, the Auditorium, the Obelisk and the Biennial Pavilion. We also visit the Football Museum housed in the Pa- caembu Stadium, which was first inaugurated as a stadium in 1940 and later as a museum in 2008. Learn about how habits, customs and behaviours are intrinsically linked to the trajecto- ry of this sport in 20th century Brazil.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Snorkelling in Ubatuba - Private Starts: 06:30 Duration: 2 days Languages: English and Spanish

With 622 Km of extension, Sao Paulo’s coastline has all types and sizes of beaches. Can you imagine how many beaches there are in all this extension? The State of Sao Paulo has many diving spots, pleasing from the basic to the more advanced diver. Cities like Sao Sebastiao and Ubatuba have excellent spots to practice the sport with clear transparent water and great visibility during summer (about 20 meters down). 2 DAYS Ubatuba’s littoral is a privileged region with more than 50 diving spots, all with different features. The most popular places are Ilha das Couves, Rapada, Laje Grande, Cabras, Anchieta, Palmas and Vitória. This last one has a notoriously abundant EXCURSION marine fauna. The sea is calm almost the entire year and offers perfect conditions to dive. It has an intense marine life and the underwater topography is mainly constituted by rocks with some coral formations. Depths vary between 5 and 30 meters. Its clear water forms a perfect habitat for fish like squirrelfish, angelfish, lobsters, octopuses, and other big fish like groupers and anchovies. If you wish to go scuba diving, send us an email for more information.

FIRST DAY: Leaving from São Paulo early in the morning to Uba- tuba. In the morning we will visit Felix beach (North) for some snorkeling. Lunch. In the afternoon you can rest in Itamambu- ca beach and see the beautiful sunset.

SECOND DAY: In the morning, after the breakfast, we will visit Almada beach (North) for some snorkeling. Return to lunch. After the sunset, return to São Paulo.

Others: It includes accommodation (bed and breakfast) and equipment (snorkel, mask and flippers).

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Rafting in Juquia river - Private Starts: 07:30 or 14:00 Duration: 3-4 hours Languages: English and Spanish

Feel the adrenaline run through your veins, get back to nature and raft down a river in the vast Atlantic Forest. Escape the hustle and bustle of Sao Paulo and just a 77km journey away there awaits a forest paradise. Whether you’re new to rafting, or you’re an adrenalin junkie, this activity is the perfect com- ADRENALINE plement to any trip to Brazil.

The Atlantic Forest stretches across three countries: Brazil, Par- PUMP aguay and Argentina. It covers approximately 1,500 sq miles of land and encompasses several types of forest; from tropical, to dry, moist and Restinga forests. This hugely biodiverse atmosphere is a great place to unwind, relax and take part in a thrilling yet scenic activity. Using an inflatable raft we navi- gate rivers that vary in roughness and the ride becomes truly exciting and exhilarating when we hit white water. Enjoy the ride of your life in some of the most spectacular surroundings, which is also home to 2,200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and you will have a special experience in a special place. Feel like a true adventurer and raft down the rapid waters of the Juquia River, but just be sure to bring some dry clothes! After rafting, we will return to Sao Paulo in time for you to enjoy the rest of your afternoon or evening in the big city.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Cambury surfing tour - private Starts: 06:00 Duration: 2 days Languages: English and Spanish

Let’s ride the waves. Join us for two days packed full of surfing! Doesn’t matter whether you’re an expert or never surfed before in your life, this tour is for everyone and anyone. With a coastline of 622km, imagine how many cool surf sports there are to explore and ride. Interested? We thought so, that’s why SURFING we have this unique tour just for all those that love surfing or even those that want to try surfing for the first time. Time to ride those waves! Cambury is one of the most beautiful and lively EXPLORATION beaches in the North Coast, and excellent for surfing. Along with the help from our expert guides, who know all the best spots and tips, you’ll be able to surf the absolute best surfing hotspots on the coast. The diversity of the neighborhood gives a real sense of freedom and liberty, with remaining hippy vibes from the 70s that makes for the perfect chilled environment to roll with the waves. This is a paradise without prejudice, the only mutual ground is that everyone there just wants to enjoy what the exciting location has to offer. Don’t worry, we have two divided activities; one for experienced surfers looking for the adrenaline rush from riding some pretty extreme waves and then we have the beginner class, perfect for first timers looking to stand on the board and grasp the movement. This class will make you a pro in no time!

Day one: Leaving early from Sao Paulo we make our way to Cambury. First we’ll check the waves, stopping for a bit of lunch then continuing to the beach or hotel to chill in the afternoon watching the sunset together and maybe even some more surfing.

Day Two: After a much needed breakfast, we’ll head out and check the waves and explore some of the other beaches. Stop for a lunch break and then time for some more surfing in the afternoon. After the sunsets, we will return back to Sao Paulo.

Others: Accommodation (bed and breakfast) and equipment PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 (surfboard, wax, fins) are included. IGUAZU FALLS

NATURE MIRACLE

CITY TOUR AND LANDMARK OF THE THREE FRONTIERS | DINNER SHOW AT REFAIN | IGUASSU FALLS BRAZIL SIDE | BIRD PARK | MACUCO FLOATING SAFARI

TRAVEL & TOURS 24821777 PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& TRAVEL PLUTON City Tour and Landmark of the three Fron- Starts: 14:00 tiers Duration: 4 hours Languages: English

Explore the fascinating city of Foz do Iguaçu and then visit the ‘triple frontier’ where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay all meet, and where the Parana and Iguazu rivers merge. As a busy bor- der outpost and the main destination for visiting the Iguazu MULTI - Falls, Foz do Iguaçu is a hive of activity and its ‘organised cha- os’ is considered by many to be one of the quintessential Bra- zilian experiences.

CULTURAL Downtown Foz do Iguaçu is just 28km away from the falls and is packed with attractions, including a Catholic cathedral, a magnificent mosque with two minarets and a Buddhist temple CITY with more than 110 statues of the Lord Buddha – all symbols of the multicultural nature of this bustling city.

Make the short 6km trek from the city centre to the triple frontier, where the River Iguazu flows into the Parana. The three corners have monuments marking each territory: Brazil and Argentina each have an obelisk patriotically painted in the colours of the national flags while Paraguay has a tiled Art De- co-inspired rectangle.

Since 1903, there has been a visitor centre in the Brazilian side and you can learn here more about the region, which ar- chaeological investigations show to have been inhabited for at least 6,000 years. The first European visitor was Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, who happened upon the land inhabited by the Caingangue people in 1540, three years after he end- ed a decade wandering what’s now the United States following a shipwreck.

Others: Entrance to Landmark is not included.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Dinner Show at Refain Starts: 08:00 Duration: 2 - 3 hours Languages: English and Spanish

Experience the rhythms and colours of South America in one unforgettable setting during a magical evening of music and dance at Rafain, the top entertainment venue in Foz de Ig- uaçu. The most popular songs from Argentina, Paraguay, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and, of course, Brazil are brought to life on stage in an audiovisual extravaganza. Come for a rip-roaring night of song and dance while feasting on a traditional Brazilian barbecue.

COLOURS Travel South America through its music, starting with Mexican mariachis and moving all the way south to sultry and sensu- al Argentinian tangos. Enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet with OF SOUTH more than 200 cold and hot dishes while being entertained by the 45 artistes during this two-hour spectacle. This is a show like no other in Foz do Iguaçu. AMERICA Be enthralled by whimsical Andean panpipe music from Peru and Bolivia; be carried away by lively Chilean cuecas and powerful Paraguayan polkas. Feel the fire and passion of a raw and sexy tango dance partnership and immerse yourself in Brazilian culture with a potpourri of dance and music genres. Hear the fast and happy chorinho from Rio de Janeiro, watch a performance of the spiritual and athletic capoeira, which has its origins among African slaves, and get into the groove with some samba, the most famous of all Brazilian dances.

The buffet features salads, succulent sushi, pastries, an authen- tic Gaucho barbecue and delicious desserts. Enjoy the best South America and Brazil have to offer in one dazzling evening

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Iguassu Falls - Brazil Side Starts: 08:00 Duration: 4 hours Languages: English and Spanish

Amongst all the waters of the world, nothing quite compares to or is more impressive than the natural spectacle provided by the stunning group of 275 cascading falls that make up the Iguassu Waterfalls. Located just a few kilometers from the union of the Iguassu River with the Parana River, the waterfalls A NATURAL will captivate you and leave you in awe with their size and strength of flow and current. You’ll be sure to soak in the sights of the landscape, as you tour the Brazilian side of the falls.

SPECTALE Having quite the captivating history, the geologic change that gave birth to the Iguassu Waterfalls took place nearly 150 million years ago. With a quake that shook the earth’s crust clear around the globe, a gigantic canyon formed at the Ig- uassu region. This canyon, full of rock steps and outcroppings through which the grand Iguassu River flows, led to the magnificent creation of the falls. With an average flow of 10 million liters per second, the sheer velocity of the cascading water creates a huge mist cloud and roars with a deafening sound. Marvel at the biggest waterfall of them all, the ‘Devil’s Throat’, which is a massive 90 meters high. During the rainy season, the stream of the Iguassu River increases and displays an even more wondrous spectacle.

One of nature’s many bounties, the stunning scene and im- mense power of the Iguassu Waterfalls will be sure to leave you mystified.

Others: Please note that Iguassu National Park entrance fee is not included.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Bird Park Starts: 08:00 Duration: 4.5 hours Languages: English and Spanish

Conveniently located at the entrance of the Iguassu National Park and fully integrated into its natural surroundings, the Bird Park offers a superb opportunity to discover the indigenous South American flora and fauna at close quarters. BIRDS AND A series of spacious walk-through aviaries and trails that wind through the jungle enable visitors to immerse themselves in this vibrant and exotic habitat with all its evocative sights, sounds and smells. Mingle with hundreds of native bird species – from FEATHERS toucans to parrots and macaws – with their shimmering plum- age and raucous calls, and watch out for the butterflies, mar- mosets, caimans and snakes that all coexist in this remarkable space.

Set within 16 hectares of stunning forest, the Bird Park provides a home to more than 800 individual birds belonging to some 200 distinct species. Some of these animals can be extremely shy and elusive in the wild, so the park represents a unique opportunity for any nature-lover wanting to see and photograph them close-up.

The languages available for this excursion include both English and Spanish. A round-trip transfer is offered, picking up from most hotels on the Brazilian side of the Iguassu Falls. The trip duration is approximately four hours. The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.

PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777 Macuco Floating Safari Starts: 08:00 Duration: 2 hours Languages: English and Spanish

Experience the unmatched splendor of Brazil’s Iguassu Falls and National Park with an unforgettable two hour Macuco Safari; an excursion into nature’s bounty at its finest. The adventure begins as you board open jeep-towed wag- SAFARI ons at the Macuco Safari entrance. Allowing for unobstructed views of the wondrous scenery, you’ll head out through the jungle and ecological trails of the park. With an experienced guide, see marvelous examples of the abundance of plant EXPERIENCE and animal life that make their home in the park.

Afterwards, you’ll hop out of the wagon and head out for a short hike that leads to the cascading Macuco Falls. An op- tional part of your journey, choose to make your way to the waterfall, and see the magnificent waters spilling some 20 metres downward. A perfect place for a refreshing dip, you can gain access by a natural stairway carved into the ancient rock. Following a brief swim, you’ll head down to the docks, grab a life vest, and board an inflatable bi-motor boat for a journey into the Iguassu River.

Travel up-river, passing stunning canyons, rocky facades, and lush greenery, as you face the rapids at a speed perfect for scenic viewing. Making your way to the ‘great horseshoe’ and a spot of the falls known as the ‘Three Musketeers’, your captain will skillfully maneuver the boat to provide you with a quick and refreshing shower beneath the falls. Pack a change of clothes, because you’re bound to leave a little wet. With a trip to Iguassu Falls and National Park, full of natural beauty and rainbows in the misty skies, you are sure to be captivated by the world around you.

Others: Iguassu National Park entrance fee not included. Ig- uassu National Park ( Brazilian side) entrance fee - U$ 26,00 Approximately . This fee will be paid for the client directly at Iguassu National Park. PLUTON TRAVEL & TOURS& PLUTONTRAVEL TRAVELPLUTON & TOURS T:24 821777