SMALL GROUP Ma xi mum of LAND 24 Travele rs JO URNEY Journey to Brazil Rio de Janeiro, Pantanal Safari & Iguassu Falls Inspiring Moments > Enjoy a fun, behind-the-scenes look at Rio’s Carnaval and marvel at huge floats, dress up in lavish costumes, plus move to the rhythm of a salsa beat! > Revel in the astounding biodiversity INCLUDED FEATURES of the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland, home to South America’s Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary – 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the Day 1 Depart gateway city highest concentration of wildlife. deluxe Belmond Copacabana Palace. Day 2 Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and > Explore Ouro Preto and Mariana, – 3 nights in Ouro Preto at the first-class transfer to hotel beautiful towns brimming with ornate Hotel Solar do Rosario. Day 3 Rio de Janeiro colonial architecture built with the riches – 3 nights in the Pantanal at the first-class Day 4 Rio de Janeiro of Brazil’s gold rush. Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge. Day 5 Fly to Belo Horizonte | Belo > Be awed by the dazzling beauty and Horizonte | Ouro Preto – 2 nights in Iguassu Falls at the deluxe power of 275 individual waterfalls at the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas. Day 6 Ouro Preto natural wonder Iguassu Falls. Day 7 Mariana | Ouro Preto > Savor the flavorful dishes of an authentic (with baggage handling) Transfers Day 8 Fly to Cuiaba | Transfer to churrasco, Brazilian-style barbecue. – All transfers in the Land program: flights Pantanal > and deluxe motor coaches. Day 9 Pantanal Experience five UNESCO World Heritage sites. Day 10 Pantanal Extensive Meal Program Day 11 Transfer to Cuiaba | Fly to Iguassu Falls – 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 5 dinners, Iguassu Falls, Brazil including a Farewell Dinner; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Day 12 Iguassu Falls Day 13 Transfer to Iguassu Falls airport Your One-of-a-Kind Journey and depart for gateway city – Discovery excursions highlight the local Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. culture, heritage and history. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. – Expert-led Enrichment programs Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical enhance your insight into the region. expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome Reception. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. 833-303-1333 michst.ahitravel.com JOURNEY TO BRAZIL Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Brazilian Music and > Contemporary Brazil We strive to make a positive, purposeful Magic of Carnaval. Enjoy a fun-filled visit impact in the communities we visit, > to a samba school workshop and discover Brazil’s Architects whenever possible. the immense pride, passion and preparation > Conservation and Wildlife of the Environmental Impact | Thoughtful behind Carnaval. See the multicolored floats, Pantanal choices to minimize our environmental try on splashy costumes, join a percussion footprint: eco-friendly transportation, class and learn some samba moves! guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less Sugar Loaf Mountain. Zip up to this peak plastic waste. over Guanabara Bay via a two-stage cable Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to car ride. Prepare to be dazzled by the 360- support local businesses that employ and degree panoramic views of spectacular Rio! benefit people in the community. Curating Corcovado Mountain. Travel by cog rail meaningful experiences by staying in to this summit for fabulous vistas and an intimately sized locales instead of cities up-close look at Rio’s iconic, colossal Christ affected by overtourism. Arara Canindé, tropical bird of Brazil the Redeemer statue with arms open over Economic Impact | Community-based the city. Then visit the artsy, hilly Santa tourism using expert local guides and Teresa district, where cable cars skim by. UNESCO World Heritage lecturers, plus program scheduling during Delight in these quieter, “shoulder seasons.” Rio Botanical Gardens. 1. Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes peaceful, splendid gardens and stroll down between the Mountain and the Sea the lane of towering royal palm trees. Pamphulha. In this Belo Horizonte district, 2. Pampulha Modern Ensemble AHI Travel Expertise tour a complex of buildings designed by 3. Historic Town of Ouro Preto Oscar Niemeyer in 1940, which represent an Passenger Service Representative | important example of modernist architecture. 4. Pantanal Conservation Area Helps with everything from arranging flights to fulfilling special requests. Ouro Preto. Brazil’s 17th-century gold 5. Iguassu National Park rush was centered here, and the elaborate Travel Director | Manages all details colonial architecture reflects that prosperity. to ensure a memorable trip. Visit St. Francis of Assisi Church, featuring Travel information | Prepares you fully the artistry of Brazilian sculptor Aleijadinho; for your journey. the Church of Our Lady of the Pilar, adorned | in gold and silver; the Mineralogy Museum; Expert local guides and lecturers Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and and the Oratory Museum, home to a unique share their passion for their country. collection of private altars for worship. Mariana. Founded in 1696, this gold rush town boasts pretty colonial churches and Aerial view of Pantanal squares. Admire its charm on a guided walk. Let us arrange your flights! Transpantaneira Park Road Safari. AHI FlexAir | Our personalized The world’s largest tropical wetland, the air program features transfers, assistance sprawling, open Pantanal astonishes with and flexibility. staggering biodiversity: 3,500 plant species, 656 bird species, hundreds of mammal species, plus reptiles and amphibians. Enter the region on this quiet road teeming with DATES & PRICES wildlife that leads to your eco-lodge. St. Francis of Assisi Church, Ouro Preto Photo Safari. Have your camera ready as May 7-20, 2021 you take in the Pantanal’s vitality, surrounded by vivid tropical birds, anteaters, tapirs and From Price $7,045 monkeys in their tranquil wetland habitats. Accommodations Wetlands Walk. Cross trails built over the Belmond Copacabana Special Savings $250 marshes to study amazing flora and fauna. Palace Stargazing & Nocturnal Life. Head out Hotel Solar do Rosario Special Price $6,795 after dark to spot elusive creatures and relish the brilliant, expansive canopy of stars. Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge VAT is an additional $495 per person. Iguassu Falls. Marvel at the jaw-dropping All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Belmond Hotel double occupancy and do not include air transportation scale of this natural wonder made up of 275 das Cataratas costs (unless otherwise stated). individual cascades. See the full panorama from Brazil, then travel to the Argentinian Single accommodations are an additional $1,540 (lim - ited availability). side and follow walkways that take you up The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our close to hear the roar and feel the mist! website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2021 - 1.