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ROTARY TOURS IN BRASIL 2012/2013 Dear Exchange Student, Congratulations!!! We're pleased that you're going to be part of our culture! As an exchange student you will have a new lifetime experience! A year of new discoveries, a time of adventures, learning and lots of fun! With all that in mind, Belo Brasil Tours has been organizing for over 15 years exclusive cultural tours for exchange students in Brasil to visit the most beautiful and interesting places of each region in our country and South America. According to around 12.000 different exchange students' experiences, the Cultural Tours in Brazil were one of the most remarkable times of their year in our country! Over 80% of the exchange students living in Brazil travel with Belo Brasil Tours! This is due to our strong commitment with safety, high quality and great environment created in the trips for you to enjoy it the most. In 2012/2013, you will have the unique opportunity to participate with us and about 1.000 other exchange students from over 55 different countries of the world in these trips throughout Brazil and South America! Find below information about our trips, so you'll be able to better organize your year. TRIPS Pantanal & Bonito Super Adventure 2012 ROTARY TOURS IN BRASIL 2012/2013 INCLUDES* - 2 overnights in hotels on the way to/from Pantanal; - 5 nights in Bonito with breakfast, lunch and dinner; - 2 nights in Pantanal with breakfast, lunch and dinner; - Rafting in Bonito; - Snorkeling in Bonito; - Canopy in Bonito; - Bow and Arrow activity (fun!) - Water tubing; - Zip line; - Anaconda and Pantanal Snakes Protection Project; - Blue Lagoon Cave; - Waterfalls; - Photograph Safari in Pantanal; - Horseback riding through the marshlands; - Piranha fishing; - Alligator night spotting; - Camping in Pantanal (optional). NUMBER OF DAYS 10 DATES PRICE** Nov 02nd to Nov 11th 2012 R$2.550,00 POCKET MONEY *** R$ 250,00 Departure from São Paulo. Nov 03rd to Nov 12th 2012 Departure from Curitiba and Londrina. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description Northeast Trip - November/December 2012 INCLUDES* - Brasília; - Lençóis; - Maceió; - Natal; - Fortaleza; - Recife / Olinda / Porto de Galinhas; - Aracaju; - Salvador; - Arraial D'Ajuda / Porto Seguro; - Vitória (overnight only); - Rio de Janeiro. NUMBER OF DAYS 29 DATES PRICE** Nov 18th to Dec 16th 2012 R$5.480,00 POCKET MONEY *** R$ 700,00 Note: check with your Rotary district in Brasil if you are allowed to participate on the Northeast Nov/Dec trip before you make your reservation. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description Northeast 23 Days – January 2013 INCLUDES* - Brasília; - Lençóis; - Maceió; - Natal; - Recife / Olinda / Porto de Galinhas; - Salvador; - Arraial D'Ajuda / Porto Seguro; - Vitória (overnight only); - Rio de Janeiro. NUMBER OF DAYS 23 DATES th PRICE** st Jan 09 to Jan 31 2013 R$5.350,00 POCKET MONEY *** R$ 700,00 Departure from São Paulo. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description IMPORTANT: Belo Brasil Tours buses only travel during the day for safety measures. (**) Prices are based on our last trips. Belo Brasil reserves the right to make alterations in prices and itinerary with no previous notice. Final price will be informed on the Official Program of the trip to be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. (**) Airfare is not included in the price. Prices depend on the city of departure and it is the student's responsibility to pay for this extra cost. Any costs with necessary trips from the host city to the boarding city are the student's responsibility. (***) Pocket money is used for payment of meals and optional activities during the trip that are not included on the program's price. Remember to take extra money for souvenirs. TRIPS Northeast - Budget – January/February 2013 ROTARY TOURS IN BRASIL 2012/2013 INCLUDES* - Brasília; - Lençóis; - Maceió; - Natal; - Fortaleza; - Recife / Olinda / Porto de Galinhas; - Aracaju; - Salvador; - Arraial D'Ajuda / Porto Seguro; - Vitória (overnight only); - Rio de Janeiro. NUMBER OF DAYS DATES PRICE** 29 Jan 09th to Feb 06th 2013 R$5.970,00 POCKET MONEY *** R$ 700,00 Departure from São Paulo and Brasilia. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description Northeast - The Dream Trip - January/February 2013 INCLUDES* - Brasília; - Lençóis (Chapada Diamantina); - Salvador/Praia do Forte; - Recife /Olinda/Porto de Galinhas; - Fortaleza/Praia do Cumbuco; - Jericoacoara; - Natal/Praia de Pipa; - Maceió; - Itacaré; - Arraial D'Ajuda/Porto Seguro/Trancoso; - Vitória (overnight only); - Rio de Janeiro. NUMBER OF DAYS DATES PRICE** POCKET MONEY *** 30 Trip 1: Jan 03rd to Feb 02nd 2013 Departure from São Paulo R$6.920,00 R$ 700,00 PRICE** POCKET MONEY *** Trip 2: Jan 04th to Feb 03rd 2013 Departure from Curitiba Trip 3: Jan 06th to Feb 05th 2013 Departure from Cascavel and São José do Rio Preto *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description Northeast - The Dream Trip (Half trip) 2013 INCLUDES* Half 1: - Brasília; - Lençóis (Chapada Diamantina); - Maceió; - Natal/Praia de Pipa; - Jericoacoara; - Fortaleza/Praia do Cumbuco; Half 2: - Recife /Olinda/Porto de Galinhas; - Salvador/Praia do Forte; - Itacaré; - Arraial D'Ajuda/Porto Seguro/Trancoso; - Vitória (overnight only); - Rio de Janeiro; NUMBER OF DAYS 15 DATES Trip 1 Half 1: Jan 03rd to Jan 18th 2013 Half 2: Jan 18th to Feb 02nd 2013 Trip 2 Half 1: Jan 04th to Jan 19th 2013 Half 2: Jan 19th to Feb 03rd 2013 Trip 3 Half 1: Jan 06th to Jan 21st 2013 Half 2: Jan 21st to Feb 05th 2013 R$3.500,00 R$ 400,00 Flight ticket is not included in the price above. Contact Belo to make a special quote for you. One way flight is needed to leave/meet the group, as the other leg you will be with the group in the bus. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description IMPORTANT: Belo Brasil Tours buses only travel during the day for safety measures. (**) Prices are based on our last trips. Belo Brasil reserves the right to make alterations in prices and itinerary with no previous notice. Final price will be informed on the Official Program of the trip to be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. (**) Airfare is not included in the price. Prices depend on the city of departure and it is the student's responsibility to pay for this extra cost. Any costs with necessary trips from the host city to the boarding city are the student's responsibility. (***) Pocket money is used for payment of meals and optional activities during the trip that are not included on the program's price. Remember to take extra money for souvenirs. TRIPS Salvador 2013 INCLUDES* - 3 nights in four star hotel; NUMBER OF DAYS 4 DATES Jan 20th to Jan 23rd 2013 R$720,00 POCKET MONEY *** R$ 200,00 Flight or bus ticket to/from Salvador to your host city is not included in the price above. Contact Belo to make a special quote for you. - Historical city tour including Pelourinho; ROTARY TOURS IN BRASIL 2012/2013 PRICE** - Visit to Tamar Project (Sea turtle protection project); - Praia do Forte Beach; - Boat tour to Frade Island; - 3 dinners. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description Rio de Janeiro 2013 INCLUDES* - 4 nights in a 3 stars hotel in Rio (Copacabana Beach); - Transportation to the tours included during the days in Rio; - Ipanema Beach - Favela Tour (slum tour) - Ticket to the Christ Statue tour; - Ticket to the Sugar Loaf tour; - Visit to Sambódromo (the carnival place); - Visit to Forte de Copacabana - Ticket to Maracanã Soccer Stadium tour; - Walking city tour to the historical downtown area; - Ipanema Beach; - Copacabana Beach. NUMBER OF DAYS 5 DATES Jan 29th to Feb 02nd 2013 PRICE** R$ 1.610,00 POCKET MONEY *** R$ 150,00 Flight or bus ticket to/ from Rio de Janeiro to your host city is not included in the price above. Contact Belo to make a special quote for you. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description Foz do Iguaçu 2013 INCLUDES* - 4 nights in hotel 3 or 4 stars in Iguassu Falls city; - Visit to the Iguassu Falls (Brazil and Argentina sides); - Visit to Itaipu Hidroeletric plant; - Visit to Bird's Park; - Visit to Puerto Iguazu (Argentina); - Visit to the Three Borders Mark; (Brasil/Argentina/Paraguay); - Shopping in Ciudad del Leste (Paraguay); - Latin American dancing show; - Brazilian barbecue; - Dancing party with DJ. NUMBER OF DAYS 5 DATES Mar 11th to Mar 15th 2013 PRICE** R$ 970,00 POCKET MONEY *** R$ 200,00 Arrival direct in Iguassu Falls city. Transportation to/from Iguassu Falls City is not included in the price above. Contact Belo to make a special quote for you. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description IMPORTANT: Belo Brasil Tours buses only travel during the day for safety measures. (**) Prices are based on our last trips. Belo Brasil reserves the right to make alterations in prices and itinerary with no previous notice. Final price will be informed on the Official Program of the trip to be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. (**) Airfare is not included in the price. Prices depend on the city of departure and it is the student's responsibility to pay for this extra cost. Any costs with necessary trips from the host city to the boarding city are the student's responsibility. (***) Pocket money is used for payment of meals and optional activities during the trip that are not included on the program's price. Remember to take extra money for souvenirs. TRIPS South Tour 2013 ROTARY TOURS IN BRASIL 2012/2013 INCLUDES* NUMBER OF DAYS - São Paulo (departure); - Foz do Iguaçu; - Porto Alegre; - Canela; - Gramado; - Florianópolis; - Blumenau; - Curitiba; - São Paulo (arrival). 13 DATES Mar 11th to Mar 23rd 2013 PRICE** R$2.880,00 POCKET MONEY *** R$ 300,00 This trip starts in São Paulo or Foz do Iguaçu, and ends in Curitiba or São Paulo. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description Buenos Aires 2013 INCLUDES* NUMBER OF DAYS - 3 nights in 3 stars hotel in Buenos Aires; - Boat tour Delta Tigre; - Train tour Tren de La Costa; - Historical and Cultural Tour in the city. 4 DATES Apr 08th to Apr 11th 2013 PRICE** US$ 985,00 POCKET MONEY *** U$ 200,00 ** According to Rotary's policy, you can only participate in this trip if you take one of the other trips in Brazil. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description Amazon Expedition 2013 INCLUDES* - 1 night in Manaus; - 1 night in a Figueiredo Jungle Lodge; - 5 nights on the boat expedition; - 1 night in the Rainforest; - Visit to an Indian Tribe; - Canoe rides through the flooded rainforest; - Special evening trekking in the jungle; - Waterfalls tour in Figueiredo; - Alligator night spotting; - Visit and swim with the Amazon Pink Dolphins; - Survival trekking; - Tree planting; - Social activity at a native community; - Global Warming Lecture (Planting the seed of future). NUMBER OF DAYS 9 DATES Expedition 01: April 20th to April 29th 2013 Expedition 02: April 27th to May 6th 2013 Expedition 03: May 4th to May 13th 2013 PRICE** POCKET MONEY *** R$3.680,00 R$ 150,00 Flight Ticket: Not included in the price above as it varies depending on where you live in Brazil. It is mandatory to buy flight ticket with Belo Brasil Tours. This trip starts in Manaus. Contact Belo to make a special quote for you. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description IMPORTANT: Belo Brasil Tours buses only travel during the day for safety measures. (**) Prices are based on our last trips. Belo Brasil reserves the right to make alterations in prices and itinerary with no previous notice. Final price will be informed on the Official Program of the trip to be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. (**) Airfare is not included in the price. Prices depend on the city of departure and it is the student's responsibility to pay for this extra cost. Any costs with necessary trips from the host city to the boarding city are the student's responsibility. (***) Pocket money is used for payment of meals and optional activities during the trip that are not included on the program's price. Remember to take extra money for souvenirs. TRIPS Amazon Budget 2013 ROTARY TOURS IN BRASIL 2012/2013 INCLUDES* - I night in Manaus; - 2 nights in a Figueiredo jungle lodge; - 5 nights on a boat expedition; - Canoe rides through the flooded rainforest; - trekking in the jungle; - Waterfalls tour in Figueiredo; - Alligator night spoting; - Survival trekking; - Tree planting; - Social activity at a native community. NUMBER OF DAYS 9 DATES May 11th to May 20th 2013 PRICE** POCKET MONEY *** R$3.200,00 R$ 150,00 Flight Ticket: Not included in the price above as it varies depending on where you live in Brazil. Contact Belo to make a special quote for you. *To see the complete list of included items, please go to the trip complete description IMPORTANT: Belo Brasil Tours buses only travel during the day for safety measures. (**) Prices are based on our last trips. Belo Brasil reserves the right to make alterations in prices and itinerary with no previous notice. Final price will be informed on the Official Program of the trip to be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. (**) Airfare is not included in the price. Prices depend on the city of departure and it is the student's responsibility to pay for this extra cost. Any costs with necessary trips from the host city to the boarding city are the student's responsibility. (***) Pocket money is used for payment of meals and optional activities during the trip that are not included on the program's price. Remember to take extra money for souvenirs. TRIPS PANTANAL & BONITO 2012 SUPER ADVENTURE Picture this: You, standing on one of the largest marshland regions in the planet, surrounded by lakes, rivers, trees, lots of birds, many animals like deers, capybaras, armadillos, alligators, and unique jaguars. Ready to make it happen? Let the adventure start! First we will visit Pantanal, one of the last unexplored natural reserves in the world with the largest wild life reserve in the American Continent. You'll spend 3 adventurous days in this spectacular region, a real acquaintance of man and nature. In Pantanal you'll go piranha fishing, horseback riding, bird watching, as well as alligator spotting at night! A night to remember! On the second part of our trip, you'll understand the real meaning of beauty! Bonito is on top of the list of the best ecotourism destinations in Brazil as well as one of the most beautiful places on earth! Get ready to spend 5 amazing days, diving and rafting in extremely clear rivers, swimming in natural aquariums and waterfalls, and trekking in grottos and caves! “The first thing that I saw when I got out of my room was a toucan! It's so special to see that bird in the nature and not in a cage! I was feeling so happy with all that birds' sounds, hot wind and landscapes so different. When we arrived by the river to fish, there were alligators everywhere around us! It was so exciting!” Mireille Beaudoin (Canada) DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO / CURITIBA PANTANAL MS BONITO SÃO PAULO * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. ** The departure from Curitiba will only take place if reached the minimum of students required. Other than that the departure will be from São Paulo. Check the program and photos in our website! PRICE INCLUDES · Transportation in modern tourism buses (with air · Rafting in Formoso River; conditioner, dvd player and cd player, fridge and toilet); · Mineral water and soft drinks inside the bus; · 02 overnights on the way to/from Pantanal to rest; · 02 Nights in a hotel farm in Pantanal (optional camping in the marshland in one of the nights); · Mineral water 24 hours at the hotel in Pantanal; · 05 Nights in a hotel in Bonito; · 09 Breakfasts (buffet style); · 07 Lunches and 1 drink (either a bottle of water or soft drink) per person buffet style; · 08 Dinners and 1 drink (either a bottle of water or soft drink) per person buffet style; Canopy in Bonito (walking on the top of the trees); · Bow and Arrow activity; · Water tubing; · Zip line; · Wild Animals Photographic Saffari; · Social activity with local community; · · Snorkeling in crystal clear waters; · Visit to the Blue Lagoon Cave; · Swim in waterfalls; · Piranha fishing; · Alligator night spotting; · Trekking in Pantanal to observe birds and animals; Horseback riding through the marshlands; · · Hiking in local forest; · Visit to the Anaconda and Pantanal snakes Preservation Project; · Dancing party with a DJ in Bonito with exchange students; · Specialized eco-guides in all activities; Cultural Sheet Information about each visited · city; · Belo Brasil Coordinator and Monitor; · Academic Doctor and First Aid Medicines; · Rotary Chaperone; · 01 Trip DVD; · 01 Backpack; · 01 Trip t-shirt; · Belo Brasil Team has first aid medical course for emergencies. TRIPS NORTHEAST TRIP NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 The Northeast region is well known by its innumerous beaches, tropical paradises and several historical and cultural riches! Here is where it all began, the arrival of colonists and birthplace of Brazilian people. During this trip you'll see what the Northeast region has to offer, tropical climate, exuberant vegetation on mountain ranges, historical and cultural patrimony, contagious happiness and hospitality of its people, natural wonders, kilometers of beaches, and let's not forget, plenty of sun, warm crystal-clear waters, and lots of music!!! Fun and friendship during the whole trip! “I know personally I have been planning and looking forward to this trip since before I even arrived in Brazil. As my friends in Brazil have said repeatedly, these trips have and will allow me to see more of Brazil than most Brazilians have seen. When we are going through our photos in 15 years we will think “Oh I remember when we did.....on our trip to the Northeast”. We should carry these memories with us for the rest of our lives as well as the friends we make on this trip from around the world.”. Students – Northeast Trip January 2010 DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO FORTALEZA CE LENÇOIS BRASILIA DF BA RN NATAL RECIFE PE AL MACEIÓ SE ARACAJU SALVADOR ARRAIAL D’AJUDA ES VITÓRIA RJ SÃO PAULO RIO DE JANEIRO * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. Check the program and photos in our website! PRICE INCLUDES · Tour bus with air conditionner/4 TVs/DVD · Ticket to the Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro; Player/fridge/toilet/2 Drivers; · 28 Nights in three or four people rooms with breakfast (28 breakfasts buffet style); · 26 Meals (buffet style with one drink included) during the trip including Brazilian barbecue, regional food of the Northeast, etc; · 02 Nights Brasília; · 03 Nights in Lençóis; · 02 Nights in Maceió; · 03 Nights in Natal; · 03 Nights in Fortaleza; · 03 Nights in Recife; · 01 Night in Aracaju; · 03 Nights in Salvador; · 04 Nights in Arraial D'Ajuda; · 01 Night in Vitória (to rest only); · 03 Nights in Rio de Janeiro; · Three and four stars hotels; · Mineral water and soft drinks in the tour bus; · City tours on the visited cities; · Visit to more than 10 of the most pristine beaches in the Brazilian coastline; Visit to the Maracanã Soccer Stadium in Rio de · Janeiro; Visit to the Sambódromo (place where the · Carnaval parades happens) in Rio de Janeiro; · Ticket to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro; · Copacabana Beach; · Ipanema Beach; · Ticket to TAMAR Project in Salvador (Sea Turtle Environmental Project); · Ticket to São Francisco de Assis Church in Salvador; · Ticket to the Reis Magos fortress in Natal; · Ticket to the atelier of the plastic artist Ricardo Brennand in Recife; · Horseback riding in Cumbuco Beach in Fortaleza; Buggy ride at the sand dunes in Cumbuco Beach in · Fortaleza; Sand board in Cumbuco Beach in Fortaleza; · · Boat tour to Frade's Island in Salvador; · Forró class; · Funk class; · Samba class; · Capoeira class; · Capoeira show; · Carnival party in Recife; Party in Porto Seguro/Arraial D’Ajuda; · · Farewell party in Rio de Janeiro; · Specialized Tour Guides; · First aid medicines; · Academic doctor; Cultural Sheet Information about each visited city; · · Belo Brasil Coordinator and monitors; · Rotary Chaperone; · 01 Trip T-shirt; · 01 Backpack; · 01 Trip DVD. TRIPS NORTHEAST 23 DAYS 2013 The Northeast region is well known by its innumerous beaches, tropical paradises and several historical and cultural riches! Here is where it all began, the arrival of colonists and birthplace of Brazilian people. During this trip you'll see what the Northeast region has to offer, tropical climate, exuberant vegetation on mountain ranges, historical and cultural patrimony, contagious happiness and hospitality of its people, natural wonders, kilometers of beaches, and let's not forget, plenty of sun, warm crystal-clear waters, and lots of music!!! Fun and friendship during the whole trip! "This trip was just wonderful, unbelievable, beautiful, great, really cool, nice, the best, and MORE! There aren't enough words to explain how this trip really was, you should have been there. But certainly the best trip of my life!" Sofie Bogers (Belgium) DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO RN NATAL PE LENÇOIS BRASILIA DF BA RECIFE AL MACEIÓ SALVADOR ARRAIAL D’AJUDA ES VITÓRIA RJ SÃO PAULO RIO DE JANEIRO * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. Check the program and photos in our website! PRICE INCLUDES Transportation with modern tour bus (air · Copacabana Beach; · conditionner/4 TVs/DVD Player/fridge/toilet/2 Drivers); 22 Nights in three or four people rooms; · 22 breakfasts buffet style; · 21 Meals (buffet style with one drink included) · during the trip including Brazilian barbecue, regional food of the · Northeast, etc; 02 Nights Brasília; · 03 Nights in Lençóis; · 02 Nights in Maceió; · 03 Nights in Natal; · 02 Nights in Recife; · 03 Nights in Salvador; · 03 Nights in Arraial D'Ajuda; · 01 Night in Vitória (to rest only); · 03 Nights in Rio de Janeiro; · Three and four stars hotels; · Mineral water and soft drinks in the tour bus; · City tour on the visited cities; · Visit to 9 beaches in the Brazilian coastline; · Ticket to the Maracanã Soccer Stadium in Rio de · Janeiro; Visit to the Sambódromo (place for Carnaval · parades) in Rio de Janeiro; Ticket to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de · Janeiro; Ipanema Beach; · Ticket to the Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro; · Ticket to TAMAR Project in Salvador (Sea Turtle · Environmental Project); Ticket to São Francisco de Assis Church in · Salvador; Ticket to the Reis Magos fortress in Natal; · Buggy ride at the sand dunes; · Boat tour to Frade's Island in Salvador; · Forró class; · Funk class; · Samba class; · Capoeira class; · Capoeira show; · Carnival party in Recife; · Party in Porto Seguro/Arraial D'Ajuda; · Farewell party in Rio de Janeiro; · Specialized Tour Guides; · Belo Brasil Coordinator and monitor; · Academic doctor; · Rotary Chaperone; · 01 Trip T-shirt; · 01 Backpack; · 01 Trip DVD; · First aid medicines. · TRIPS NORTHEAST BUDGET TRIP 2013 The Northeast region is well known by its innumerous beaches, tropical paradises and several historical and cultural riches! Here is where it all began, the arrival of colonists and birthplace of Brazilian people. During this trip you'll see what the Northeast region has to offer, tropical climate, exuberant vegetation on mountain ranges, historical and cultural patrimony, contagious happiness and hospitality of its people, natural wonders, kilometers of beaches, and let's not forget, plenty of sun, warm crystal-clear waters, and lots of music!!! Fun and friendship during the whole trip! “We really jumped into a new lifestyle while we were on the trip as we got to experience the foods, culture, the beaches of the northeast, find out the history of Brasil and the way the people live here”. Claire (Australia) DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO PRICE INCLUDES Tour bus with air conditionner/4 TVs/DVD · FORTALEZA CE LENÇOIS BRASILIA DF BA RN NATAL RECIFE PE AL MACEIÓ SE ARACAJU SALVADOR ARRAIAL D’AJUDA ES VITÓRIA RJ SÃO PAULO RIO DE JANEIRO * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. Check the program and photos in our website! Player/fridge/toilet/2 Drivers; · 28 Nights in three or four people rooms with breakfast (28 breakfasts buffet style); · 26 Meals (buffet style with one drink included) during the trip including Brazilian barbecue, regional food of the Northeast, etc; · 02 Nights Brasília; · 03 Nights in Lençóis; · 02 Nights in Maceió; · 03 Nights in Natal; · 03 Nights in Fortaleza; · 03 Nights in Recife; · 01 Night in Aracaju; · 03 Nights in Salvador; · 04 Nights in Arraial D'Ajuda; · 01 Night in Vitória (to rest only); · 03 Nights in Rio de Janeiro; · Three and four stars hotels; · Mineral water and soft drinks in the tour bus; · City tours on the visited cities; · Visit to more than 10 of the most pristine beaches in the Brazilian coastline; · Ticket to the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro; · Ticket to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro; · Copacabana Beach; · Ipanema Beach; · Ticket to the Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro; Ticket to TAMAR Project in Salvador (Sea Turtle · Environmental Project); · Ticket to São Francisco de Assis Church in Salvador; · Ticket to the Reis Magos fortress in Natal; · Ticket to the atelier of the plastic artist Ricardo Brennand in Recife; · Horseback riding in Cumbuco Beach in Fortaleza; · Buggy ride at the sand dunes in Cumbuco Beach in Fortaleza; · Sand board in Cumbuco Beach in Fortaleza; · Boat tour to Frade's Island in Salvador; · Forró class; · Funk class; · Samba class; · Capoeira class; · Capoeira show; · Carnival party in Recife; · Farewell party in Rio de Janeiro; · Specialized Tour Guides; · First aid medicines; · Academic doctor; Cultural Sheet Information about each visited city; · · Belo Brasil Coordinator and monitors; · Rotary Chaperone; · 01 Trip T-shirt; · 01 Backpack; · 01 Trip DVD. TRIPS NORTHEAST THE DREAM TRIP 2013 The Northeast region is well known by its innumerous beaches, tropical paradises and several historical and cultural riches! Here is where it all began, the arrival of colonists and birthplace of Brazilian people. During this trip you'll see what the Northeast region has to offer, tropical climate, exuberant vegetation on mountain ranges, historical and cultural patrimony, contagious happiness and hospitality of its people, natural wonders, kilometers of beaches, and let's not forget, plenty of sun, warm crystal-clear waters, and lots of music!!! Fun and friendship during the whole trip! “We left our hearts in Jericoacoara! The most beautiful beach, the most wonderful city!” Karl (Germany) Nicolaj (Denmark) DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO/CURITIBA JERICOACOARA FORTALEZA CE RN NATAL PE RECIFE SE ARACAJU LENÇOIS BRASILIA DF BA SALVADOR ITACARÉ ARRAIAL D’AJUDA ES VITÓRIA RJ SÃO PAULO RIO DE JANEIRO * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. **Dearture from Curitiba only happens IF the minimum number of students is reached. Otherwise, the departure will be from São Paulo. Check the program and photos in our website! PRICE INCLUDES · New and modern tour bus with air · Ticket to the Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro; conditionner / 4 Tvs / DVD Player / fridge / toilet / 2 Drivers; · 29 Nights in three or four people rooms with breakfast (29 breakfasts buffet style); · 27 Meals (buffet style with one drink included) during the trip including Brazilian barbecue, regional food of the Northeast, etc; · 02 Nights in Brasília; · 03 Nights in Lençóis; · 03 Nights in Salvador; · 03 Nights in Recife; · 02 Nights in Fortaleza; · 03 Nights in Jericoacoara; · 02 Nights in Natal; · 02 Nights in Maceió; · 03 Nights in Itacaré ; · 03 Nights in Arraial D'Ajuda; · 01 Nights in Vitória (overnight only); · 03 Nights in Rio de Janeiro; · Three and four stars hotels; · Mineral water and soft drinks in the tour bus; · City tours on the visited cities; · Ticket to the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro; · Ticket to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro; · Copacabana Beach; · Ipanema Beach; · Ticket to TAMAR Project in Salvador (Sea Turtle Environmental Project); · Ticket to São Francisco de Assis Church in Salvador; · Ticket to the Reis Magos fortress in Natal; · Ticket to the atelier of the plastic artist Ricardo Brennand in Recife; · Buggy ride in Jericoacoara; · Horseback riding in Cumbuco Beach in Fortaleza; · Boat tour to Frade's Island Beach in Salvador; · Forró class; · Funk class; · Samba class; · Capoeira class; · Capoeira show; · Specialized Tour Guides; · Belo Brasil Coordinator and monitors; · Academic doctor; Cultural Sheet Information about each visited · city; · Rotary Chaperone; · 01 Trip T-shirt; · 01 capoeira pants; · 01 Backpack; · 01 Trip DVD; · First aid medicines. TRIPS SALVADOR 2013 Welcome to Bahia! If you are looking for great excitement, friendly people and a fun and musical environment, you are going to the right place! Salvador has African influence on its cuisine, music and architecture. The city is known as the Capital of Joy, because of its exuberant Carnaval, that lasts one entire week and it is the biggest of Brazil. Divided by a scarp, Salvador has lots of beaches perfect for swimming and diving. You can enjoy all these cultural and natural attractions with several other young students from all over the world! “The beach was amazing and beautiful with blue and clear water. We were so happy to visit this unique city!” Boglarka (Romania) Vojtech (Czech Republic) Tania (Indonesia) DEPARTURE FROM: ANY CITY IN BRASIL* PRICE INCLUDES 03 nights in Salvador; · 03 breakfasts buffet style; · 03 dinners buffet style with 1 beverage · (water, soda or juice); Historical city tour including Pelourinho; · Folkloric show with dances, rhythms and · candomblé; BA SALVADOR Visit to Tamar Project – protection of the sea · turtles; Visit to Forte beach; · Visit to the São Francisco de Assis church; · SÃO PAULO Boat ride to Frade's island; · Cultural Sheet Information about Salvador; · Belo Brasil Coordinator. · * Belo Brasil will assist you on your arrival in Salvador. Our staff will meet you at the bus station or at the airport. * The costs with transportation from the airport or bus station to the hotel are the student's responsibility. * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. Check the program and photos in our website! * On this trip the student will stay in Salvador with one of the groups of the Northeast Trip, so you will have the chance to meet and share great moments with other exchange students. TRIPS RIO DE JANEIRO 2013 The “wonderful” city!!! Come and check the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro! The enchanting city of Rio has 90km of white sand beaches, a rich cultural life and lots of attractions! You will see the Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the “Seven New Wonders of the Modern World”, symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. You will have the chance to see one of the most extraordinary views of the city up on the Sugar Loaf Mountain, samba at the Sambódromo, enjoy the beautiful Ipanema beach and much more! “Rio was really good, very hot. The Christ and the Sugar Loaf will stay in our memories.” Mirijam and Philip (Germany) DEPARTURE FROM: ANY CITY IN BRASIL* PRICE INCLUDES 4 nights in a 3 stars hotel in Rio de Janeiro in Copacabana Beach; = 4 breakfasts buffet style included at the hotel; = 4 dinners with 1 drink included (soda/juice/water - buffet style, you eat as much as you want); = Transportation to the tours included during the days in Rio de Janeiro; Walking city tour to the Historical Center downtown Rio de Janeiro with a specialized guide; = Ipanema Beach; = Copacabana Beach; = First aid medicines; = Local tour guides; = = Ticket to the “Christ the Redeemer” tour with the train ride through the tropical forest; Cultural Sheet Information about Rio de Janeiro; = = RIO DE JANEIRO Ticket to Sugar Loaf tour; = Visit to the handcraft fair in Copacabana Beach; = Visit to a slum (Favela Tour) = Visit to Forte de Copacabana = Samba Class; = * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. Funk Class; = Visit to the Maracanã Soccer Stadium; = Visit to the Sambódromo (place where the Carnaval parades happens); = Check the program and photos in our website! Belo Brasil Coordinator. = * Belo Brasil will assist you on your arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Our staff will meet you at the bus station or at the airport. * The costs with transportation from the airport or bus station to the hotel are the student's responsibility. * On this trip the student will stay in Rio with one of the groups of the Northeast Trip, so you will have the chance to meet and share great moments with other exchange students. TRIPS IGUASSU FALLS 2013 We will visit Iguaçu Falls, a majestic spectacle of 275 waterfalls, present in three important South American countries: Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. This trip will give you the opportunity to see the works of nature, as well as the works of mankind, such as Itaipu, the biggest hydroelectric power plant in the world! "The Iguassu Falls are impossible to describe. They are so beautiful, they literally take your breath away. They're so huge and beautiful, that it makes you realize how small you are. The falls are one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in my life and maybe ever will. AMAZING!” Archana Arvind Bhakta ( EUA) DEPARTURE FROM: Any city in Brasil (flight is not included in the price) PRICE INCLUDES: = Ticket to visit the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power plant; = Tickets to the Bird Park in Foz do Iguaçu; = = = Ticket to the Iguassu Falls Parks (Argentina and Brazil sides); = Visit to the Mark of the Three Borders (Brazil/Paraguay/Argentina); = FOZ DO IGUAÇU PR Visit to the city of Puerto Iguazu in Argentina; = Visit to the city of Ciudad del Leste in Paraguay; = * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. ** The students from: Bahamas, Botswana, China, Korea, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, East Timor and Zimbabwe, will need to apply for a visa to visit Argentina. The visa process can take up to 45 days and it is the students own responsibility. Belo Brasil will be ready to provide all the assistance on getting the necessary information. Check the program and photos in our website! Latin American folkloric show in Iguassu Falls; 04 Nights in Iguassu Falls, including breakfast and dinner with dessert and 1 drink (soda, water or juice) buffet style; = = 01 Dinner at a Brazilian steak house (churrascaria) in Iguassu Falls; Dancing party with a DJ Specialized Local Guide; Transfer Hotel/Bus station or Airport in Iguassu Falls; = Cultural Sheet Information about Iguassu Falls; = Belo Brasil Coordinator and Monitor; = Rotary Chaperone; = 01 Trip T-shirt; = 1 Trip DVD; = First aid support and medicine. = TRIPS SOUTH OF BRASIL 2013 This trip will show you Brazil's mixed culture and diversity. We'll drive by the most expressive southern cities of Brazil. The trip begins in Foz do Iguaçu's amazing waterfalls, proceeding to Gramado and Canela with its European style. You'll visit the beautiful island of Florianópolis and its beaches, the green architectural city of Curitiba and the huge metropolis of São Paulo! “The beaches (specially the Joaquina beach) were wonderful! Beautiful people, beautiful hotel, soccer at the beach! What else can we ask for!” Roberto, Mario, Giselle e Karen (Mexico) Kyle (Canada) Laura (Australia) Krzysztof (Poland) Katrine (Denmark) DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO PRICE INCLUDES 04 nights in Iguassu Falls, with breakfast · and dinner (with 1 dessert and 1 drink soda, water or juice) included buffet style; · Visit to the Itaipu Powerplant; · Ticket to the Iguassu Falls - Argentinean side; · Ticket to the Iguassu Falls - Brazilian side; BRASIL · Tourism tax in Iguassu Falls; · Visit to the Three Borders Mark (Brazil/Paraguay/Argentina); PARAGUAI FOZ DO SÃO PAULO CIUDAD DEL ESTE IGUAÇU CURITIBA PUERTO PR BLUMENAU SC IGUAZU FLORIANÓPOLIS CANELA/GRAMADO RS PORTO ALEGRE ARGENTINA URUGUAI · Visit to the city of Puerto Iguazu in Argentina; · Visit to the city of Ciudad Del Leste in Paraguay; · Latin American folkloric show in Iguassu Falls; · Ticket to the Bird's Park in Iguassu Falls; · 1 barbecue dinner in Iguassu Falls; Dancing party with a DJ in Iguassu Falls; · · 01 night in the city of Porto Alegre, with * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. ** The students from: Bahamas, Botswana, China, Korea, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, East Timor and Zimbabwe, will need to apply for a visa to visit Argentina. The visa process can take up to 45 days and it is the students own responsibility. Belo Brasil will be ready to provide all the assistance on getting the necessary information. Check the program and photos in our website! breakfast and dinner; · City tour in Porto Alegre; · 02 nights in the city of Gramado, with colonial style breakfast included and 02 dinners; Ticket to Parque Caracol - Canela; · · Ticket to the Parque Knorr - Gramado; · Ticket to the Hollywood Dream Cars Museum - Gramado; · Rafting at the Paranhana River; · Folkloric show with typical dances; · 03 nights in the city of Florianópolis, with breakfast and dinner buffet style included; · City tour in Florianópolis; · City tour in the city of Blumenau; · 02 nights in the city of Curitiba, with breakfast and dinner included; · 01 typical italian dinner at Madalosso, the biggest restaurant in Brazil; · City tour in Curitiba; · 01 night in São Paulo; · Free mineral water and soda inside the bus; · Brazilian music Cds to play inside the bus; · More then 60 DVDs to watch during the trip; · Cultural guide of each visited city; · Rotary chaperone; · Belo Brasil Tours coordinator/monitor. · First aid Medicines; · City tour in the city of Canela; · 01 Trip shirt; · City Tour in Gramado; · 01 Trip DVD. TRIPS BUENOS AIRES 2013 Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, provides to all tourists a memorable travel experience in South America. A mixture of impressive architecture, culture, charm and tango, this city is definitely an exuberant and charming destination! Be prepared to cheer at the famous soccer stadium La Bombonera, eat lots of Argentinean barbecue, and dance tango through the flowered streets of Buenos Aires! "Well, in a few words this trip was awesome! Buenos Aires has a special air, it's one thing that I just can't explain, totally different from the others cities in Brazil that I know. The people are so beautiful and the city is absolutely charming!” Hilda Ploves (Mexico) DEPARTURE FROM: SÃO PAULO PRICE INCLUDES · Air Ticket São Paulo/Buenos Aires/São Paulo; · 4 days/3 nights in a three star hotel including breakfast; · Transfer in Buenos Aires - Airport/Hotel/Airport; · City tours; · Train tour “Tren de la Costa”; · Cultural Tour; BRASIL · Specialized Tour Guides; · Cultural Sheet Information about Buenos Aires; SÃO PAULO · Belo Brasil coordinator; · Trip DVD. ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. ** The students from: Bahamas, Botswana, China, Korea, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, East Timor and Zimbabwe, will need to apply for a visa to visit Argentina. The visa process can take up to 45 days and it is the students own responsibility. Belo Brasil will be ready to provide all the assistance on getting the necessary information. Check the program and photos in our website! TRIPS AMAZON EXPEDITION 2013 The trip of your life!! This trip is organized for the exchange students that dream about great adventures in the Amazon Rain Forest! You will go on a 5-day boat expedition through the Amazon and Negro Rivers. The adventure starts in the capital, Manaus. A city full of history, culture and enchantment. Be ready to go deep in the Amazon jungle, into extremely wild spots and hidden waterfalls and caves! This trip would not be complete without a special moment between you and the forest itself. During the night inside the rainforest, sleeping in hammocks, you'll be part of one of the world's most important treasures! Sharpen your ears for the sounds of the forest and open your eyes for the varieties of animals only present in this unique place! You'll also swim with the Amazon pink dolphins, visit an Indian community, go trekking and get to know everything about this region with our outstanding eco-guides! “Wordless, just amazing! How can one explain a trip so incredible that words wouldn't be fair to describe it… Actually, words would insult the real beauty and magic of such an amazing experience. The trip of Belo Brasil Tours was more than a visit to a beautiful place, with beautiful people, in good company… It was a journey to another world… To another culture and atmosphere and lifestyles that none of us would have such luck to experience, and, for a short period of time, live!” Nikki Rumney (Australia) DEPARTURE FROM: Any city in Brazil to Manaus* PRICE INCLUDES * Airline tickets to/from Manaus are not included. 01 night at a hotel in the city of Manaus - 3 or 4 · * Belo Brasil will provide special prices for you. It is mandatory to buy your plane ticket through Belo Brasil. people per room, including breakfast and dinner (buffet style); · 01 night at the lodge in the city of Presidente Figueiredo - 3 or 4 people per room, including breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet style); · 05 nights on an Amazon regional boat (+ 01 restaurant boat), sleeping in hammocks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet service); · 01 night in the forest sleeping in hammocks; Free mineral water at the lodge in Presidente · Figueiredo; · Free mineral water during the boat expedition; · Transfer in/out in Manaus and Presidente Figueiredo by touristic bus with air conditioning; · Cultural City tour in Manaus; · Visit to the Amazonas Opera House in Manaus; · Entrance to the folkloric rehearsal/show of Parintins Festival in Manaus; · 09 expeditions in motorized canoes inside flooded forest (igapós) and igarapés in the Negro River; · Piranha and other fishes sport fishing; · Alligator's and other animals' night spotting; · Expedition to the Ecological Reserve of Janauary; · Expedition to the Anavilhanas Archipelago; · Trekkings, medium and high levels, in trails inside the Amazon Forest; · 01 Night trekking until the Maroaga Cave; · 01 Survival trekking; · Visit to a community of “caboclos” (natives) with social activity; AM PRESIDENTE FIGUEIREDO MANAUS BRASIL * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. Check the program and photos in our website! The meeting of the waters tour of Negro and · Solimões Rivers forming the Amazon River; · Indian canoes for rowing; · EXCLUSIVE visit to the tribe of the “Saterê Maué” indians; · Tribal performance during the boat expedition; · Canoe trip to see the Amazon plant, lillypads; · Visit to the Tapioca House and learn how to make it; · Soccer game with the natives; · Tree planting; · Indians of the Amazon lecture; · EXCLUSIVE Tour to go swimming with the pink dolphins; · Professional regional jungle guides accredited by EMBRATUR (Brazilian Tourism Bureau); · Cultural guide in Manaus accredited by EMBRATUR; · ROTARY Chaperones; Cultural Sheet Information about the Amazon; · · Belo Brasil Tours Coordinators; · Academic Doctor in the trip; · First aid medicines; · 01 Trip T-Shirt; · 01 Safari Hat; · 01 Backpack; · 01 Trip DVD; · Speed boat available 24h for any emergency; · Your trip hammock TRIPS AMAZON BUDGET 2013 It is also possible to experience the Amazon region for less! You will visit Manaus, go deep in the Forest, be for four days on a boat expedition on the Amazonas and Negro Rivers, will visit a local community, go piranha fishing, see the fabulous Amazon animals, swim in waterfalls inside the jungle, hike on exclusive trails and be part of this fantastic and unique place! We went for a trekking, looking for a waterfall in the middle of the jungle. We walked until we reach a waterfall close to a big cave and followed this small river. We saw a lot of interesting bugs, an weird spider and monkeys! We kept on walking until we found a big waterfall and it was already night. We turned off our flashlights and stood there just listening the Amazon night sounds.... Unforgettable! Rosa Angelica Martinez (USA) DEPARTURE FROM: Any city in Brazil to Manaus* PRICE INCLUDES * Airfare to/from Manaus is not included in the price. * Belo Brasil Tours will check special prices for you. The tickets must be purchased with Belo Brasil. · 01 night at a hotel in the city of Manaus - 3 or 4 people per room, including breakfast and dinner (buffet style); · The meeting of the waters tour of Negro and Solimões Rivers forming the Amazon River; · Expedition to the Ecological Reserve of · 02 nights at the lodge in the city of Presidente Figueiredo - 3 or 4 people per room, including breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet style); · 05 nights on an Amazon regional boat (+ 01 AM PRESIDENTE FIGUEIREDO MANAUS BRAZIL Boat restaurant), sleeping in hammocks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet service); · Free mineral water at the lodge in Presidente Figueiredo; · Free mineral water during the boat expedition; · Transfer in/out in Manaus and Presidente Figueiredo by touristic bus with air conditioning; · 16 meals Buffet style with beverages (water, juice and soda); · Visit to the Amazonas Theater in Manaus; · Cultural City tour in Manaus; · 05 expeditions in motorized canoes inside flooded forest (iguapós) and igarapés in the Negro River; Janauary; · Trekking until the Maroaga Cave; · Expedition to the Anavilhanas Archipelago; · Visit to community of “caboclos” (natives) with social activity; · Canoe trip to see the Amazon plant, lillypads; · Trekkings, medium and high levels, in trails inside the Amazon Forest; · 01 Survival trekking; · Professional regional jungle guides accredited by EMBRATUR (Brazilian Tourism Bureau); · Cultural guide in Manaus accredited by EMBRATUR; Cultural Sheet Information about the Amazon; · · Belo Brasil Tours Coordinators; · ROTARY Chaperones; · Academic Doctor; · Piranha and other fish sportive fishing; * Trip program and number of days might change with no previous notice. The Official Program will be emailed and posted on our website with in 50 days prior the departure. · Medical assistance in case of emergencies · Alligator's and other animals' night spotting; · Swimming in the Negro river; Check the program and photos in our website! · First aid medicines; ROTARY TOURS IN BRASIL 2012/2013 RESERVATION To guarantee your place on the trip, the reservation fee must be paid first: R$300,00 (three hundred Reais) for Pantanal & Bonito Super Adventure, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, Iguaçu Falls, South of Brasil and Buenos Aires. R$ 500,00 (five hundred Reais) for the Amazon Expedition. R$ 750,00 (seven hundred fifty Reais) for the Northeast Half Trip. R$ 1.500,00 (one thousand and five hundred Reais) for the Northeast Trip and Northeast Dream Trip. This fee will be applied to the overall cost of your trip and will be deducted from the final payment. You must pay the appropriate reservation fee for each trip you wish to participate in. Registration Procedures 1. Limited Capacity 3. Payment Information All the trips have a limited number of spots that will be filled in first come, first serve basis. Payment methods available: Therefore, please send us your reservation form as soon as possible. If the trip is already fully booked, you will be placed in our waiting list. In case of cancellation of the trip by Belo Brasil, your money will be refunded (for cancellation, read item 7). Payment from a bank account in your home country directly to Belo Belo Brasil Tours. The following information will be required to complete your international wire transfer: a) International Wire Transfer Bank: Banco do Brasil Agency: Mangabeiras 2. Signing up and further information Please visit our website to place your reservation online. To make sure you do everything right, follow the steps bellow: a) Go to our website: www.belobrasil.com.br b) In the website, you can choose between Portuguese or English languages, by clicking on the flags on the right side. If you choose the Portuguese language, go to the icon "Area Restrita" and if you choose the English language go to the "Members Area" icon. Then, use the following information: Login: rotarytours Password: belobrasil c) Once you are inside the Members Area, click on the chosen trip and read all about the adventures we have prepared for you! All the information about the trips will be available there. d) After you decide which trips you will be part of, go to the Pre-reservation Form (or “Formulário de inscrição” in Portuguese) link on the upper part of the page and fill it with all the information asked and check on the trips that you want to take. You only need to fill the Pre-reservation Form once. But please remember to indicate all the trips you will be taking. e) After receiving your pre-reservation, Belo Brasil Tours will send you a confirmation by e-mail. You will also receive the instructions of how to make the payment to guarantee your place in the trips. After the deadline, please contact Belo Brasil Tours at rotary@belobrasil.com.br. •Pre Reservation deadline: September 20th, 2012* or until available places in the chosen trip. •Booking Payment deadline: Reservation fee until 7 days after confirmation of the subscription; Final payment until 45 (forty five) days prior the departure of the chosen trip. City: Belo Horizonte - MG - Brazil Under the name of: Belo Viagens e Turismo Ltda International Bank code for Banco do Brasil: 0012377900000159972 Agency: 2377-9 Account: 15997 -2 CNPJ: 01.492.611/0001-67 Swift Code:BRASBRRJBHE ABA Code: //FW026003557 IBAN Code: 0012377900000159972 Complete address of Banco do Brasil: Av. Afonso Pena, 4001, Mangabeiras, Belo Horizonte MG Brazil Complete address of Belo Tours: Av. Afonso Pena, 4273, Pilotis, Mangabeiras, Belo Horizonte - MG Brazil Please note: PAYMENT OF ALL BANK FEES ARE THE CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR BANK FOR DETAILED INFORMATION. Payment by international wire transfer must be done in your local currency. This amount will then be converted to U.S. dollars. Add US$ 30.00 (Thirty American Dollars) for the transfer. For international transfers a SWIFT FORM (receipt of the transaction) must also be completed. This can be obtained from your bank. Fax the completed form to +55 (31) 32821862 or email it to rotary@belobrasil.com.br b) Bank Invoice - Electronic payment We will send you an e-mail with the invoice. This invoice can be paid in any bank, “Loterica”, Post Offices or home banking in Brazil until the deadline. After the deadline, a finance RESERVATION Registration Procedures ROTARY TOURS IN BRASIL 2012/2013 charge will apply and you will be able to pay only at Banco do Brasil. FINAL PAYMENT 7. Cancellation Cancellation and Refund Policy: IMPORTANT: The trip must be completely paid 45 (forty five) days prior the departure. None of the students will be allowed to participate on the trip if there is any pending payment on the day of the departure. - In case we do not achieve the minimum of students needed (35 thirty five), Belo Brasil reserves the right to cancel planned trips or transfer the date and/or to offer other options of tours as well, according to the clients wish. If this occurs, all payment already made will be returned in full. The students and family can choose to pay for the trip(s) in installments. It can be done weekly or monthly by any of the payment methods and the student get to choose the amount to be paid in each installment. Please remember that the final installment must be paid at least 45 (forty five) days prior the departure. - Cancellations of the trip reservation must be done in written form by the students. The cancellation will be processed the date that Belo Brasil receives the written form and the penalty will be applied in accordance with EMBRATUR's (Brazilian Tourism Bureau) Normative Deliberation # 161/1985, read bellow: 4. Confirmation • Cancelled more than 30 days before the beginning of the trip: 10% of the amount paid; Your place in the trip will be assured after proceeding with the reservation payment. Belo Brasil Tours will send you an email confirmation. • Cancelled between 29 and 21 days before the beginning of the trip: 20% of the amount paid; • Cancelled between 20 and 07 days before the beginning of the trip: 40% of the amount paid; 5. Changing trips If you wish to change trips after you have already made your initial selection, please send us an e-mail at (rotary@belobrasil.com.br) requesting the change. If there are vacancies we will be glad to honor your request. Visit our website www.belobrasil.com.br and you will find all the information about the programs for exchange students, as well as tours especially developed for foreigners and Brazilians that would like to visit the best of Brazil. 6. Domestic Travel to Gateway The costs of your domestic travel to the official gateway city are not included on the trip's price (except when informed on the official trip program). Belo Brasil Tours is not responsible for buying any bus and/or airline tickets to the trip's gateway or from the trip's final destination to your host city. It's the student responsibility to pay for the ticket. Belo Brasil Tours is not responsible for any reimbursements or change fees associated with flight or travel arrangements. Belo Brasil will be glad to assist you to organize your trip from your host city to the official gateway city for the trips. We can check the best options for your trip, if it is by bus or by plane. • Cancelled between 06 days or less before the beginning of the trip: 100% of the amount paid. In case of cancellation for illness or any health condition, Belo Brasil Tours will refund all the amount paid excluding bank fees applied (medical statement of the condition must be sent with the written cancellation by the student). IMPORTANT: All the refunds will be made within 5 days. The method to be used for the refund will be the same used by the student or family for payment. In case the student has used International Wire Transfer as payment method, the refund will be sent to the same bank account where the money came from, considering the amount in American Dollars received. All the bank fees involved will be the student's responsibility. (PAYMENT OF ALL BANK FEES ARE THE CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. There are bank fees involved in Brazil and in the original country where the money came from). BELO BRASIL TOURS Av. Afonso Pena, 4.273 - Pilotis - ZIP: 30130-008 - Mangabeiras Belo Horizonte - MG - BRASIL Phone: + 55 ( Brasil ) (31) 3282-2080 - Fax: (31) 3282-1862 E-mail: intercambio@belobrasil.com.br Website: www.belobrasil.com.br