

SELECTED PRE AND POST CONFERENCE TOURS
We have selected some pre and post Conference tours from this site. In a few days, all the details and fares will be avaiable.
Don't forget that Rio de Janeiro is also enjoyable, so keep part of your time for Rio.
Tours 1, 3, 4 and 6 will be with TRAVEL MANIA travel agency, 2 and 5 with PROMOTIONAL TOURS. You may choose only part of the tours:1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 or 6.2.
We suggest that you choose your arrival and departure dates one day before or after the a tour, respectively, staying the night in your hotel in Rio.
SELECTED PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS |
SUNDAY |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
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17 AUGUST |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
TOUR
1 |
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1.1 - Bus trip to Vassouras, visiting old XIXth century coffee farms. Night in Vassouras city |
Bus trip to Parati colonial city.
Night in Parati |
Parati |
Bus trip to Rio (about 4 hours) |
CACHAÇA FESTIVAL |
TOUR
2 |
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2.1 - Bus trip to Buzios (about 3 hours). Night in Buzios. |
Buzios |
Buzios |
Bus trip to Rio de Janeiro. Night in your Rio hotel |
2.2 - Bus trip to Petropolis (about 1 hour).
Night in Petropolis |
Bus trip to Rio |
TOUR
3
(from now on with alterations) |
3.1 - Bus trip to Parati (about 4 hours)
Night in Parati |
Parati |
Bus trip to Rio
(Night in your hotel in Rio) |
3.2 - Airplane trip to Foz do Iguaçu (about 4 hours and about US$700.00
/person, round trip). Night in Foz do Iguaçu |
Foz do Iguaçu |
Foz do Iguaçu |
B Airplane trip back to Rio.
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SELECTED POST CONFERNCE TOURS |
SUNDAY |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
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31AUGUST |
1 SEPTEMBER |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
TOUR
4 |
4.1 - Bus trip to Vassouras, visiting old XIX century coffee farms. Night in Vassouras city |
Bus trip to Paraty colonial city.
Night in Parati |
Parati |
Bus trip to Rio (about 4 hours) |
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TOUR
5 |
5.1 - Bus trip to Buzios (about 3 hours). Night in Buzios. |
Buzios |
Buzios |
Bus trip to Rio de Janeiro. Night in your Rio hotel |
5.2 - Bus trip to Petropolis (about 1 hour).
Night in Petropolis |
Bus trip to Rio |
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TOUR
6 |
6.1 - Bus trip to Parati (about 4 hours)
Night in Parati |
Parati |
Bus trip to Rio ( Night in your hotel in Rio) |
6.2 - Airplane trip to Foz do Iguaçu (about 4 hours and about US$700.00
/person, round trip). Night in Foz do Iguaçu |
Foz do Iguaçu |
Foz do Iguaçu |
Airplane trip back to Rio. |
Foz do Iguaçu
From 20th until 23rd August
and
From 3rd until 6th September
Day 1 – 20/08/08 – Wednesday – Rio de Janeiro / Foz do Iguaçu
Or
Day 1 – 03/09/08 – Wednesday – Rio de Janeiro / Foz do Iguaçu
Transfer from the hotel to the airport and flight to Foz do Iguaçu.
Arrival at Foz do Iguaçu and reception by your guide.
Transfer in a regular service to the hotel.
Dinner not included and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - 21/08/08 – Thursday – Foz do Iguaçu
Or
Day 2 - 04/09/08 – Thursday – Foz do Iguaçu
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit of the Argentine Park in regular service
Lunch at the restaurant El Fortin.
Visit to Itaipu in regular service.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner not included
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - 22/08/08 – Friday – Foz do Iguaçu
Or
Day 3 - 05/09/08 – Friday – Foz do Iguaçu
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit of the Brazilian Park in regular service.
Lunch not included.
Visit the Bird Park in regular service.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner not included
Overnight at the hotel
Day 4 - 23/08/08 – Saturday – Foz do Iguaçu / Rio de Janeiro
Or
Day 4 - 06/09/08 – Saturday – Foz do Iguaçu / Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport in regular service and flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport. Reception by your guide.
Transfer to your hotel.
End of our services.
Land Services – Regular Services in Foz do Iguaçu
Price List: in USD
SAN MARTIN HOTEL
From 20th until 23rd August |
|
Price per person |
minimum 2 passengers |
640.00 |
BOURBON GOLF CLUB AND RESORT
From 3rd until 6th September |
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Price per person |
minimum 2 passengers |
640.00 |
Our rates are valid from 20th August until 6Th September 2008.
These prices include.
- Accommodation in double standard room and breakfast at the mentioned hotel or similar.
- Breakfast (buffet style) at the hotel.
- Luggage Handler at the airport.
- Entrances and regular transfers and tours with English-speaking guide.
- Excursions and visits mentioned in the program.
These prices do not include.
- International air tickets.
- National air tickets.
- Airport tax.
- Options and supplements.
- Personal expenses.
- Privatives transfers and tours at Foz do Iguaçu.
- Meals and beverages not mentioned.
- Tips.
- Any other service not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tour Leader.
Please note that the prices informed above correspond to the rates valid at this moment and may be subject to change at the date of booking.
If we have more than 5 passengers for this tour, we will propose a privative service without extra charge.
It is possible to combine this tour with Paraty.
Air Tickets
Price List: in USD
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Price per person |
Air Ticket – Rio de Janeiro / Foz do Iguaçu / Rio de Janeiro |
700.00 |
Please note that the prices informed above correspond to the rates valid at this moment and may be subject to change at the date of booking.
BOURBON GOLF CLUB AND RESORT ****
www.bourbon.com.br
SAN MARTIN HOTEL ***
www.hotelsanmartin.com.br
COFFEE VALLEY AND PARATY
From 20th until 23rd August 2008 (Cachaça Festival at Paraty)
And
From 31st August until 03rd September 2008 |
Day 1 – 20/08/08 – Wednesday – Rio de Janeiro / Barra do Piraí / Vassouras
Or
Day 1 – 31/08/08 – Sunday – Rio de Janeiro / Barra do Piraí / Vassouras
Morning departure to Barra do Piraí, located a 130km distance from Rio de Janeiro.
Arrival at Barra do Piraí and visit of the Ponte Alta Farm.
Lunch at the farm.
Departure to São João da Prosperidade Farm. Visit of the farm.
“Colonial Coffee” snack.
Departure to Vassouras Village, where we propose you the visit of Cachoeira Grande Farm.
Departure to the hotel Mara Palace***, located at Vassouras.
Dinner not included.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 – 21/08/08 – Thursday – Rio de Janeiro / Paraty
Or
Day 2 – 01/09/08 – Monday – Rio de Janeiro / Paraty
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit of the colonial part of the village.
Visit of the Museum “Casa da Era” (it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays).
Lunch at Galo Vermelho Farm.
Departure to Paraty.
Arrival and check-in at the Porto Imperial Lodge or similar.
Dinner not included.
Overnight at the lodge.
Day 3 – 22/08/08 – Friday – Paraty
Or
Day 3 – 02/09/08 – Tuesday – Paraty
Breakfast at the lodge.
Paraty Bay boat tour (tour without guide).
Lunch not included.
Return to lodge.
Historical city tour. (without internal visits)
Dinner not included.
Overnight at the lodge.
Day 4 – 23/08/08 – Saturday – Paraty / Rio de Janeiro
Or
Day 4 – 03/09/08 – Wednesday – Paraty / Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast at the pousada.
Morning free.
Lunch not included.
Check-out at noon.
Transfer to Rio de Janeiro.
End of our services.
Land Services
Price List: in USD
MARA HOTEL AND PORTO IMPERIAL LODGE
From 31st August until 03rd September 2008 |
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Price per person |
minimum 4 passengers |
935,00 |
Since we have the “Cachaça Festival” (White Rum Festival) at Paraty from 21st until 24th August it becomes very difficulty to get availability at Porto Imperial Lodge for the pre tour. So we propose you the Corsário Lodge for this period. The rates are informed below.
MARA HOTEL AND CORSÁRIO LODGE (STANDARD ROOM AT CORSARIO)
From 20th until 23rd August 2008 |
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Price per person |
minimum 4 passengers |
955,00 |
MARA HOTEL AND CORSÁRIO LODGE – (SUPERIOR ROOM AT CORSARIO)
From 20th until 23rd August 2008 |
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Price per person |
minimum 4 passengers |
985,00 |
Our rates are valid from 15th August until 6Th September 2008.
These prices include.
- Accommodation in double standard room and breakfast at the mentioned hotel or similar.
- Breakfast (buffet style) at the hotel or lodge.
- Privative transfer.
- Privative English-speaking guide during the trip (except during the boat tour).
- Excursions and visits mentioned in the program.
These prices do not include.
- International air tickets.
- National air tickets.
- Airport tax.
- Guide during the boat tour
- Options and supplements.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals and beverages not mentioned.
- Tips.
- Any other service not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tour Leader.
This tour was conceived only and exclusively for the participants of ICOMAM 2008. Therefore, all the services are proposed in privative (except the boat tour). Land transports and guides will be exclusive for the group.
To make possible this tour and to guarantee the informed rate it will be necessary a minimum of 4 participants for each date.
Please note that the prices informed above correspond to the rates valid at this exact moment and may be subject to change at the date of booking.
Vassouras
HOTEL MARA PALACE***
www.marapalace.com.br
Paraty
PORTO IMPERIAL LODGE
www.portotel.com.br
CORSARIO LODGE
www.pousadacorsario.com.br
ANGRA DOS REIS (RJ) -03 D/02N
HOTEL BLUE TREE PARK ANGRA /All Inclusive
Including:
02 Nights in double standard room
Welcome Drink
Full Board with drinks
Fare per person :
US$ 1361,00
Fare subject of change of fare depends of categorie room confirmation.
R/T tranportation per person U$ 120,00 regular service
Distance from Rio de Janeiro - 166km.

BUZIOS
August 2008 
Day 1 – Rio de Janeiro / Buzios
Morning departure to Buzios.
Arrival and check-in at the hotel Atlântico Búzios**** or similar.
Day at leisure.
Lunch and dinner not included.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 – Buzios
Breakfast at the hotel.
Schooner Tour visiting the most famous beaches and islands of Buzios.
The transfer from the hotel to the pier is not included. The passengers must walk by himself around 5 minutes to arrive the pier.

Lunch not included.
Afternoon free.
Dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 – Buzios / Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure.
Lunch not included.
Check-out at noon.
Transfer to Rio de Janeiro.
End of our services.
Privative Land Services
Price List: in USD
Base |
Price per person |
1 (In single room) |
1,165.00 |
2 |
620.00 |
5 |
435.00 |
7 |
380.00 |
10 |
365.00 |
Our rates are valid from 3rd January until 20Th December 2008, except during Christmas, New Year, Carnival (31st January until 6th February), Easter (20th until 23rd March) and national holidays: 21st April, 1st May, 22nd May, 7th September, 12th October, 2nd November and 15th November.
These prices include.
- Accommodation in double standard room and breakfast at the mentioned hotel or similar.
- Breakfast (buffet style) at the hotel.
- Entrances and privative transfers with English-speaking guide.
- Excursions and visits mentioned in the program.
These prices do not include.
- International air tickets.
- National air tickets.
- Airport tax.
- Options and supplements.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals and beverages not mentioned.
- Tips.
- Any other service not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tour Leader.
Please note that the prices informed above correspond to the rates valid at this moment and may be subject to change at the date of booking.
Land Services / Transfers without guide
Price List: in USD
Base |
Price per person |
1 (In single room) |
935.00 |
2 |
505.00 |
Our rates are valid from 3rd January until 20Th December 2008, except during Christmas, New Year, Carnival (31st January until 6th February), Easter (20th until 23rd March) and national holidays: 21st April, 1st May, 22nd May, 7th September, 12th October, 2nd November and 15th November.
These prices include.
- Accommodation in double standard room and breakfast at the mentioned hotel or similar.
- Breakfast (buffet style) at the hotel.
- Privative transfers without guide. (Rio de janeiro / Buzios / Rio de Janeiro).
- Regular boat tour mentioned in the program.
These prices do not include.
- International air tickets.
- National air tickets.
- Airport tax.
- Transfer from the hotel to the pier and from the pier to the hotel.
- Guide during the boat tour
- Options and supplements.
- Personal expenses.
- Guide during the transfers.
- Meals and beverages not mentioned.
- Tips.
- Any other service not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tour Leader.
Please note that the prices informed above correspond to the rates valid at this exact moment and may be subject to change at the date of booking.
ATLANTICO BÚZIOS CONVENTION & RESORT****
www.atlanticobuzios.com.br

BÚZIOS (RJ) - 03D/02N
POUSADA COLONNA BEACH OTHON CLASSIC
Including:
02 nights in double standard room
Breakfast at the restaurant
Fare per person :
US$ 530,00
Fare subject of change of fare depends of categorie room confirmation.
R/T tranportation per person U$ 130,00 regular service
Distance from Rio de Janeiro - 179km


MINAS GERAIS August 2008
Day 1 – Rio de Janeiro / Petrópolis / Ouro Preto
Departure by bus to Petrópolis.
Arrival at Petrópolis.
Visit to the Imperial Museum (except Mondays).
Lunch at a local restaurant.

Departure to Ouro Preto 
Arrival and check-in at the lodge Mondego****or similar.
Dinner not included oOvernight at the lodge.
Day 2 – Ouro Preto / Mariana / Ouro Preto
Breakfast at the lodge.
Visit of Ouro Preto.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
 Departure to Mariana. City tour.
Visit of the mine “Mina da Passagem”.
Return to Ouro Preto Dinner not
included
Overnight at the lodge.
Day 3 – Ouro Preto / Congonhas / São João Del Rei / Tiradentes
Breakfast at the lodge.
Departure to Congonhas. City Tour.

Departure to São João Del Rei and City Tour.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Arrival at Tiradentes and arrival / check-in at the Solar da Ponte**** lodge or similar.
Dinner not included. Overnight at the lodge.

(Please take note that all churches and museums at Minas Gerais are closed on Mondays)
Day 4 – Tiradentes / Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast at the lodge.
Departure by bus to Rio de Janeiro.
Lunch during the trip.
Arrival at Rio de Janeiro.
End of our services.
Land Services
Price List: in USD
Base |
Price per person |
2 |
1,915.00 |
3 / 4 |
1,485.00 |
5 / 7 |
1,260.00 |
10 |
860.00 |
Our rates are valid from 3rd January until 20Th December 2008, except during Christmas, New Year, Carnival (31st January until 6th February), Easter (20th until 23rd March) and national holidays: 21st April, 1st May, 22nd May, 7th September, 12th October, 2nd November and 15th November.
These prices include.
- Accommodation in double standard room and breakfast at the mentioned hotel or similar.
- Breakfast (buffet style) at the hotel.
- Luggage Handler at the airport.
- Entrances and privative transfers with English-speaking guide.
- Excursions and visits mentioned in the program.
These prices do not include.
- International air tickets.
- National air tickets.
- Airport tax.
- Options and supplements.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals and beverages not mentioned.
- Tips.
- Any other service not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tour Leader.
Please note that the prices informed above correspond to the rates valid at this moment and may be subject to change at the date of booking.
Ouro Preto:
POUSADA DO MONDEGO
www.mondego.com.br
Tiradentes:
POUSADA SOLAR DA PONTE
www.solardaponte.com.br
FULL DAY EXCURSIONS
August 2008
Petropolis – Regular service
 
The city of Petropolis is located 60 km away from Rio and it has been called the Imperial City since the Emperor Pedro II. Settled by the Germans, Petropolis keeps the memory of Brazilian history 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 here you can see furniture and objects such as the crown of gold, pearls and diamonds used by D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II. The tour will continue on the Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel was buried along with the tombstones of D. Pedro 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.
* Lunch not included
Time: Passengers will be picked-up from their hotel between 10:00am and 11:00am, depending on the hotel location. Exact pick-up time will be advised upon reconfirmation.
Departures: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday
Tropical Islands with lunch – Regular service

The coach will pick you up from your hotels and take the Rio-Santos road to Itacuruça. There you will board a schooner (locally known as "saveiros"). A tray of tropical fruits will be served on board. A bar is also available on the boat. (Beverages are not included in tour price). The schooner cruises the Sepetiba Bay, an area rich in natural beauty, where it is common for passengers to spot the dolphins, giant king-fishers, parrots, turtles and sting-rays. After stopping for a swim, continue to the island where a delicious lunch buffet will be served. After lunch, there will still be time to explore the island before returning to Itacuruça. The coach returns via Barra, a charming residential area of Rio, America's Avenue and its modern shopping centers and buildings, Ayrton Senna Avenue and Sernambetiba Avenue, where exciting night life resides.
Time: Passengers will be picked-up from their hotel between 8:00am and 9:00am, depending on the hotel location. Exact pick-up time will be advised upon reconfirmation.
Departures: Daily
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