Delve into the sacred and mysterious landmarks of the Inca Empire, including famed Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, and other ancient temples, all important archaeological monuments from the Inca Empire. Also visit the stunning Sacred Valley which is home to several indigenous communities where you will learn of their techniques for survival.

Special Notes:

This program begins in Lima, Peru and ends in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil where guests will board the ship. Arriving flights must be booked into the Lima International Airport. The program includes the international flight from Lima to Rio. All flight schedules are subject to change up to the time of departure by the airline. Please ensure passport details are added to your booking right away for the purchase of Machu Picchu entry tickets. Please verify the expiry date – passports must be valid for at least six months after travel in order to enter Brazil and Peru.

As this is an active program that takes place at high altitudes, we strongly recommend that all guests should consult with their physician regarding their ability to participate prior to signing up. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

DAY 1 – January 14, 2025

After flying into Lima International Airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel which is located in the heart of Lima.

Enjoy the day at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own.

Should your flight arrive early in the morning you may wish to book an extra night, so your room is ready upon your arrival. Hotel check in time is at 3:00pm. Early check-in cannot be guaranteed, and day rooms must be booked independently.

This evening, please re-pack your bags accordingly as luggage storage for excess luggage will be available at the hotel from Days 2-5. Any luggage to be left in storage should be properly labelled with your name and suite number on the ship. Don’t forget to take any valuables, medications and documents with you.

DAY 2 – January 15, 2025

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, embark on a city tour of Cusco.

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the sacred site of Koricancha. Here, admire the lovely Dominican Convent of Santo Domingo that was built on the foundations of the Temple of the Sun, the most sumptuous temple in the Inca Empire. The curved, mortar-less masonry wall at the west end of the church is one of the greatest existing examples of Inca stonework.

Continue to the splendid Baroque-style Cusco Cathedral, built in the mid-1500s on the foundations of an Inca palace. Many of the stones used in its construction were looted from the nearby Sacsayhuaman fortress.

Next, visit Sacsayhuaman fortress. Strategically located on a hill overlooking Cusco, the fortress was constructed without mortar like many other Inca structures. Yet the enormous stones (some weighing 200 tons) of the remaining walls fit so tightly that not even a thin blade of grass can slide between them. The craftsmanship is a stunning example of the Inca’s sophisticated construction techniques and architectural skills.

After visiting the city and sights, check into the J.W. Marriott El Convento Hotel. Dinner is on your own.

NOTE: All of the rooms at the J.W. Marriott have an oxygen enriched system to help you acclimate to the altitude. This upgrade service has been included in this package.

DAY 3 – January 16, 2025

Following breakfast, drive further into the “Sacred Valley of the Incas” to Ollantaytambo Fortress which you will visit before proceeding to Ollantaytambo station where you will board The First Class Train. Brunch will be served during the journey, as you take in the spectacular Andean scenery.

Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, you will drive to the ruins of Machu Picchu to explore this famous “Lost City of the Incas.” Constructed as a royal retreat for the Inca emperor Pachacuti in the 1400s, Machu Picchu was abandoned less than 100 years later, its population probably devastated by smallpox. Because the Spanish conquistadors never found this hidden city, Bingham discovered it largely intact.

Architectural highlights include the Temple of the Sun, designed much like the one in Cusco, several other temples, hundreds of terraces, and a mysterious carved stone situated on a raised platform that towers above the plaza. The stone may have been used for astronomical observations, but no one knows for certain. The Inca had no written language, so there is no record of Machu Picchu’s ultimate purpose. Scholars are still striving to uncover clues as to its mysteries.

After visiting Machu Picchu, you will board the Hiram Bingham Train back towards Ollantaytambo. Dinner is served aboard the train. Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo, you will transfer back to your hotel in Cusco for the night.

DAY 4 – January 17, 2025

After breakfast, you will visit a rural Andean highland community to meet the Quechua-speaking farmers and weavers. Learn of their traditions and how these people live today in the Andean countryside.

The welcoming villagers will offer a demonstration of textile technique and design which is an essential feature of Peruvian life. While sharing their knowledge with us, they will reveal the symbolic meanings encoded into their cloth and styles of dress. Also visit their kitchens and see how they prepare their food on wood-fired mud-brick stoves.

You will also learn about the heart of the Andean agricultural cycle - as vital today as it was in Inca times - as your Quechua hosts show you how they hand-turn the soil on the mountainsides. They will also invite the group to join them in blessing their earth, their animals, and the new-plowed land.

On the way back to Cusco, stop for lunch. Upon returning to your hotel in Cusco, the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Dinner is included at the hotel.

DAY 5 – January 18, 2025

After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Cusco Airport for a flight to Lima.

Return to the same hotel where you stayed on Day 1. Here you will be re-united with any stored luggage.

Meals other than breakfast are on your own today.

DAY 6 – January 19, 2025

Early this morning check-out and transfer to the Lima Airport for an international flight to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Upon arrival, collect luggage and transfer to the port for Rio where you will board the ship.

Note: All luggage will accompany guests on the flight to Brazil. See further below for luggage restrictions and fees for excess and overweight luggage.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program.

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

After arriving at the Lima International Airport, you will transfer to the AC Hotel By Marriott Miraflores or similar, where you will spend a relaxing evening. Any meals are on your own today.

Although every effort will be made to have the room available before the 3:00pm check in, this cannot be guaranteed. If you are arriving early, you may wish to book an extra night to ensure that a room is ready upon your arrival.

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•After arrival controls, please retrieve your luggage and look for your representative within the airport terminal. Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo.

•Meet and greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•After arrival controls, please retrieve your luggage and look for your representative within the airport terminal.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

The timings below are subject to change based on actual flight times which will be known approximately 30 days before sailing and which could change by the airline anytime up to the time of departure. Below is an example only. Program will be adjusted accordingly when actual flight times are confirmed.

5:00am Wake-up call

6:00am Buffet breakfast at the hotel

7:00am Check out, meet in the lobby

We suggest flying with a carry-on only – any other suitcases will be kept in hotel storage and waiting at the hotel upon your return to Lima on Day 5

7:17am Transfer to the airport

8:17am Arrival at airport and check-in for your flight

10:17am Flight from Lima to Cusco (flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:48am Arrival in Cusco

12:30pm Transfer to a local restaurant for lunch

2:20pm Drive to the Koricancha Temple

2:30pm Visit Koricancha Temple

3:25pm Visit the Cathedral and main square for a photo opportunity

4:20pm Transfer to Sacsayhuaman Fortress

4:35pm Visit Sacsayhuaman Fortress

5:20pm Drive to your hotel, check in

Dinner on own

Overnight at J.W. Marriott El Convento in Cusco or similar hotel

DAY 3

6:00am Wake-up call

6:30am Buffet breakfast at hotel

7:20am Drive to Ollantaytambo Fortress

9:20am Visit Ollantaytambo Fortress

10:20am Drive to the train station to board train to Aguas Calientes

11:00am Board the First Class Train (time subject to change)

11:15am First Class Train journey to Aguas Calientes (brunch on board)

12:41pm Short walk to bus station

1:30pm Bus transfer to Machu Picchu Citadel

2:00pm Guided visit of the Citadel of Machu Picchu

4:30pm Bus transfer back to Aguas Calientes

5:00pm Short walk to train station

5:20pm Board the Hiram Bingham Train

5:50pm Return journey (time subject to change), dinner on board

8:36pm Arrive at the station and drive back to your hotel Drive back to your hotel

10:00pm Arrival at your hotel

Overnight at J.W. Marriott El Convento in Cusco or similar hotel

DAY 4

6:00am Wake-up call

6:30am Buffet breakfast

8:00am Transfer to Andean community

9:00am Visit of the Andean community

11:00am Transfer to a local restaurant for lunch

1:00pm Arrival and lunch

4:00pm Return to Cusco

TBA Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at J.W. Marriott El Convento in Cusco or similar hotel

DAY 5

The timings below are subject to change based on actual flight times which will be known approximately 30 days before sailing and which could change by the airline anytime up to the time of departure. Below is an example only. Program will be adjusted accordingly when actual flight times are confirmed.

8:00am Wake-up call

8:30m Buffet breakfast at hotel

9:30am Check out and drive to the Cusco airport

10:00am Arrival at airport and check-in

12:00pm Flight from Cusco to Lima (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

1:25pm Arrival in Lima and transfer to your hotel

Lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at the AC Hotel By Marriott Miraflores or similar hotel in Lima

DAY 6 – ship scheduled to depart at 9pm.

The timings below are subject to change based on actual flight times which will be known approximately 30 days before sailing and which could change by the airline anytime up to the time of departure. Below is an example only. Program will be adjusted accordingly when actual flight times are confirmed.

TBA Wake-up call

TBA Transfer to Lima Airport

TBA Arrival at airport and check-in

TBA International flight from Lima, Peru to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

(Flight details TBA and subject to change)

Lunch is on your own.

TBA Arrival in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Proceed through Customs and Immigration and transfer to the port and embark the ship

TBA Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation

Expected Weather:

From mid-November until the end of April is considered to be the wet season, with the peak rainfall occurring during January and February. Although it may not rain every day or for even for a few days at a time, there is a significant chance that you will encounter wet weather. Be prepared with appropriate clothing and even an umbrella. Daily temperatures average 18 °C (64 °F), but unlike the dry season, night time temperatures are just a few degrees lower.

What to Bring:

•Comfortable, casual clothing in natural, "breathable" fabrics. Temperatures will change as altitudes and time of day change, so it’s best to bring shorts as well as long trousers, and clothing we can layer. Cathedrals, churches, and other religious sites require conservative dress. Both males and females should cover their arms, legs and shoulders.

•Formal clothing is not necessary.

•A sweater or lightweight jacket for the cooler evening temperatures common in highland regions.

•A lightweight (preferably non-plastic) raincoat or poncho; an umbrella.

•Comfortable walking shoes with low or no heels.

•Sunglasses (with a strap), sun block and a sunhat as well as insect repellent.

•Please note that the use of walking sticks is prohibited in Machu Picchu unless they are needed by guests with mobility issues

Local Currency:

Peru’s currency is the Nuevo Sol (S/.)

Electricity:

The current is 220 volts AC. In most hotel bathrooms, there is an electrical outlet with 110 volts for electric shavers, but this should not be used for travel irons or hair dryers. Most hotel rooms are equipped with hairdryers. We recommend bringing your own travel adaptor for electronic devices if they do not conform to the above voltage.

Luggage information (subject to change by airlines):

For flights between Lima and Cusco, guests may check-in one piece of luggage no more than 23Kg (50 pounds) per person and 1 carry-on of 8Kg (17.5 pounds) per person.

Excess luggage storage in Lima from Day 2 – 5 is included in the cost of the program. Any luggage to be left in storage should be properly labelled with your name and suite number on the ship. Don’t forget to take any valuables, medications and documents with you.

For the flight between Lima and Rio, guests may check-in two pieces of luggage no more than 23Kg (50 pounds) each and 1 carry-on of 8Kg (17.5 pounds) per person.

Guests having excess or overweight luggage for any flights will be charged upon check in at the airport. Excess fees subject to change by the airline: $90 for overweight luggage (up to 23kg) / $90 for additional bags (cost per piece of luggage up to 23kg).

Guests not wishing to travel with all of their luggage might consider contacting “Luggage Forward” www.luggageforward.com. Phone: 877-231-5131 They can provide the service of shipping luggage from your home to the ship or vice versa. There is an additional fee for this.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

This program takes place between Peru and Brazil.

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.

Passport details will be required to be added to your booking no later than 3 months before travel. Passport details are required for purchase of entry tickets to Machu Picchu. Should we not receive your details in time, there is a risk of tickets selling out and not being available to you. Ticket restrictions are in place by the National site of Machu Picchu and once sold out we are not able to obtain more.

Should you be waiting for new passport details, submit what you have and then provide new details once secured. Bring both passports with you for check in for flights.

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for both Brazil and Peru.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

Aircraft type (subject to change):

An Airbus 320 or similar size aircraft is used

Accommodations:

AC Hotel by Marriott

Malecón de la Reserva, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Phone: +51 1 5969480

J.W. Marriott El Convento Hotel

Esquina de la Calle Ruinas 432 y San Agustín, Cusco, Peru

Phone: +51 84 582200

*We will only substitute a hotel in unforeseen situations. If a hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.

Program includes:

•2 nights in a city view room at the AC Hotel by Marriott Miraflores or similar hotel

•3 nights in a Deluxe Room at the J.W. Marriott El Convento Hotel in Cusco or similar hotel

•Breakfast daily

•Oxygen-enriched Rooms at the J.W. Marriott El Convento Hotel in Cusco

•English-speaking local guides and a tour conductor or escort to accompany the group throughout

•Entrance fees to Cusco Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman and Machu Picchu

•First Class Train to Machu Picchu including brunch (includes two beverages)

•Hiram Bingham Train from Machu Picchu including dinner (including two beverages)

•2 lunches and 1 dinner in Cusco (2 glass of local wine or beer, 1 water or soft drink, and 1 hot beverage)

•Gratuities for luggage porterage and restaurants

•Bottled water and snacks on coaches

•Airport transfers

•Economy class flights Lima – Cusco – Lima – Brazil

•Luggage storage of excess luggage from Days 2 – 5 in Lima

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes:

•Drinks and meals not mentioned above

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Gratuities to drivers and guides

•Excess and overweight fees for luggage on flights

•Service of Luggage Forward

•Visa fees if required

•Early check in (Lima)

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Price: $5,699 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

A delightful introduction to this vibrant and captivating city! Visit its major attractions including Sugar Loaf Mountain and the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã or “(Tomorrow´s Museum”. The group will also visit a Samba Factory to learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival.

Day 1

Upon flying into the Rio International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort. It is the city´s only beachfront resort with an extensive recreational area, spa and amenities. The lush, landscaped grounds are set above a white-sand beach fronting the tropical South Atlantic and flanked by towering mountains. Your hotel is located approximately a 10-minute drive from Ipanema Beach and 20-25 minutes to Copacabana Beach.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure, allowing you time to settle in. Meals are on your own today.

Day 2

Following a buffet breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide and take a drive downtown for an intriguing tour of Rio. You will see its beautiful buildings dating from colonial and Imperial days sharing space with the very modern architecture of the Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer, Afonso Reidy and many others. Adding to this group of masters, is the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava who designed the neo-futuristic building Museu do Amanhã, (Tomorrow´s Museum).

Your tour includes visits to the modern Catholic Cathedral, the ancient and gorgeous Saint Bento Monastery as well as The Tomorrow’s Museum. You will also see the Opera House, the Fine Arts Museum and the National Library.

Following your introductory tour of Rio de Janeiro, you will head back to your hotel via Rio’s most scenic beach, the Copacabana. Back at your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore as you wish. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Day 3

Enjoy another buffet breakfast at your hotel before driving to Praia Vermelha. Here, you’ll board a cable car for a ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The 600-million-year-old granite and quartz mountain was named for its tall cone, supposedly because it resembles sugar that was shaped into a loaf for transport in the 19th century.

The cable-car ride is in two stages. The first takes you to Urca Hill, where there are lush, fragrant gardens and several scenic lookouts. If you wish to venture even higher, the second segment of the cable car ride will take you to the very top of Sugarloaf, which rises 1300 feet above sea level. From here, you will enjoy mesmerizing views of the city, Guanabara Bay, the ocean and smaller, densely vegetated mountains.

After descending Sugarloaf, you will drive through a number of pleasant residential areas and eventually stop for a typical Brazilian BBQ lunch.

Lunch is followed by a drive downtown for a unique backstage visit to a Samba School Pavilion. Here, you will learn about the process of creating and producing a parade for Rio’s famed Carnival. It will be especially fascinating to see how the lavish costumes and floats are made. If you wish, you can try on some of the costumes from last year’s Carnival for a photo.

Following this entertaining visit, board your vehicle for a drive through the Rebouças tunnel and return to the hotel by late afternoon. On arrival, you still have time to relax at the hotel. Dinner is on your own.

Day 4

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant before transferring to the port to embark the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included

Day 1

Arrive at the Galeão International Airport in Rio de Janeiro

You are met outside the customs and transferred to your hotel to spend the afternoon and the evening at your leisure. Meals are on your own

Check in time at your hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

Overnight at the Sheraton Grand Rio Resort or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

Day 2

7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Introductory tour of downtown Rio

1:00pm Return to your hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with dinner on your own

Overnight at the Sheraton Grand Rio Resort or similar hotel

Day 3

7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Tour Sugar Loaf, BBQ lunch and visit the Samba School Pavilion

5:00pm Return to the hotel

The remainder of the day is at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Sheraton Grand Rio Resort or similar hotel

Day 4

AM Buffet breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Check out, settle any incidentals if you have any

Transfer to the ship for embarkation

Expected Weather:

Summer is from the end of November until March. During these months, the daily high averages 29° Celsius (84° Fahrenheit, although it can frequently climb as high as 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) in parts of the city.

At night, the temperatures remain in the mid-20s Celsius (high 70s Fahrenheit).

What to Bring:

Casual, comfortable attire, good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, camera, and umbrella

Local Currency:

The local currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL). You will need Real’s, as the U.S. Dollar is not accepted in Brazil; however, dollars can still be used for small tips or to buy items in some tourist shops.

Electricity

In Rio - 127V-60H - adaptors may be available at the hotel however we recommend brining your own international adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A valid passport is needed. International guests are required to check with their travel agents with regards to Visa requirements.

Hotel address:

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Avenida Niemeyer 121, Leblon

Rio de Janeiro 22450-220

Phone (+55) – 21 2274 1122

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Includes for guests:

3 nights at the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort or similar hotel - Classic ocean sideview room/High Floor

Breakfast buffets

Two half-day tours, including the Tomorrow’s Museum; the São Bento Monastery and Sugarloaf

1 BBQ lunch

Air-conditioned coaches with English-speaking guide

Luggage handling and porterage at the airport and hotel

Service charges, handling fees, and local taxes

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

Any meals not listed above

All beverages

Gratuities to drivers and guides

Other hotel incidentals including mini bar and personal expenses

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Price: $1,299 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Explore the defining iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro and then fly to Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina for an adventurous, up-close view of the thundering cascades and their surrounding natural beauty.

Please note: This program requires an extensive amount of walking, at times over for approximately two miles (about 3.2 kilometres), over uneven, rocky, grassy, sandy, slippery, and/or natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach vehicle, and many steps at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back or neck problems, heart or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with a fear of heights, those who suffer from vertigo, guests with limited mobility or those who utilize a wheelchair.

Special Note: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

Day 1:

Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Copacabana Palace. Since its Art Deco doors swung open in 1923, the Copacabana Palace has been welcoming the rich and famous and is considered by many to be the most glamorous hotel in Rio de Janeiro.

Check in time is at 3:00pm.

The remainder of the day at your leisure and meals are on your own.

DAY 2:

Today you will see why Rio is considered one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the world. The key natural elements, the Tijuca rainforest, the Guanabara Bay and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, have shaped the development of the city and inspired the Carioca culture. Through this full-day tour with a local guide, you will better appreciate the natural beauty of Rio and the Cariocas.

Following breakfast begin by visiting the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the ‘new’ Seven Wonders of the World. From the top of Corcovado Mountain, the views are breathtaking. You will understand why the natural landscape of the city is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Afterwards, you will stop for lunch at the Brazilian barbeque restaurant Assador Rio or similar venue. The tour will then continue to the Urca district, where you will rise 396 meters (1,300 feet) to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car, while enjoying awe-inspiring views of the harbor below.

*Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking. Expect delays and long lines at the Corcovado Train Station. Please be advised that the mountain is frequently enshrouded by clouds, which may affect views of the city. It is highly recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes.

In the evening you will drive to the Santa Teresa district for dinner at the tropically designed Tereze Restaurant. Located in the Santa Teresa Hotel, this restaurant offers contemporary cuisine that presents the best of local gastronomy with a Latin American touch.

After dinner return to your hotel.

DAY 3:

Following breakfast and check out, transfer to the airport for a flight to Iguazu. Excess luggage will be separated before departure.

Upon arrival in Iguazu, you will be met and transferred to the Belmond Das Cataratas Hotel. The hotel is located on the Brazilian side of the falls within Brazil’s Iguazu National Park. With its unrivaled location just a short stroll from the sensational waterfalls, you can enjoy exclusive access to the falls in the evening and at dawn when the park is closed to other visitors.

After lunch at the hotel, you will begin a walking tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu National Park by descending a trail down the canyon, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of more than 240 falls. You will then board the glass elevator to a platform to enjoy more exquisite views of the cascades.

Along with its sister park in Argentina, the Iguazu National Park forms the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which, along with the waterfalls, UNESCO has declared a National Heritage Site.

After your tour, you will return to the hotel.

Tonight, enjoy a special dinner at Fabio Tavera's House. The former Head Chef of the Das Cataratas Hotel, Fabio is a talented Brazilian chef who for the past 15 years has been traveling all around the country in search of the flavors that bring this vast and exotic land to life. Fabio will guide you through a six-course meal which pays homage to the heritage of natives, Africans and Europeans that forged Brazil’s flavors in 500 years of history and, of course, while the journey goes on, enjoy fine wine pairings with exquisite South American wines. Throughout the night, the chef will closely and interactively explain the origins of the ingredients and tell curiosities about Brazil’s culinary past.

After dinner return to your hotel.

DAY 4:

Following breakfast, you will begin a full-day tour of the Argentine side of the falls.

After departing the hotel, you will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge, enjoying its lovely view of the Iguazu Canyon and head towards the Argentine side of Iguaçu National Park. At the entrance, a small train will take you on a tour through the park, making two stops: one to the upper circuit and another to the lower circuit.

You will follow the walkways to the top of the waterfalls, which provide spectacular views of the falls set among the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the trip will be visiting the suspended platform at the very brink of the Garganta do Diabo waterfall (Devil’s Throat), the largest of the waterfalls in the park.

A stop will be made for lunch at the Melia Iguazu Restaurant located inside the hotel Gran Melia on the Argentine side.

Proceed next on a Macuco Safari tour. Set off in open jeep-towed wagons, allowing for an unobscured view of the scenery along the trail. During the three-kilometer (two-mile) stretch through the jungle, guides draw your attention to the flora and fauna of the park, sharing their expert knowledge.

The second stage of the tour is an optional 600-meter (2,000 feet) hike, which leads up to the Macuco Falls waterfall. Tumbling down from a height of approximately 20 meters (65 feet), it’s the perfect spot for a refreshing dip on days of intense heat. Access the falls via a stairway carved into an ancient rock.

Your final stop is the Macuco Safari dock on the Brazilian side of the Iguassu River. The boat then departs upriver, passing through the canyon and along the rapids at a comfortable speed, allowing you to appreciate of the stunning scenery.

After this amazing adventure, return to your hotel to freshen up before dinner.

Note: the jeep ride can be bumpy, walking to the falls includes steps and natural trails. Guests wishing to take a dip at the falls should wear their bathing suit and carry a towel.

For guests who do not wish to participate in this portion of the program, they can wait at the Melia Iguazu Hotel following lunch.

At the end of this adventurous day, you will return to the hotel on the Brazilian side of the falls.

NOTE: When crossing the border between Brazil and Argentina, changing vehicles may be required due to border-crossing regulations. There may be a wait at the border depending on how many others are crossing at the same time. Visas are required for Brazil – please see documentation notes further below.

Day 5

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will transfer to the Iguazu Airport for the flight back to Rio de Janeiro. A boxed lunch to eat en-route will be provided at the hotel.

On the way, you will stop at the Parque das Aves (Bird Park) to experience the native flora and fauna firsthand by following trails through the forest. You will have the exclusive opportunity for an up-close view of native Brazilian bird species, some of which are endangered. This is the biggest bird sanctuary in South America with more than 800 species. It is also an internationally recognized rescue and conservation center for birds.

Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met and transferred to port for embarkation.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Rio de Janeiro International Airport.

You are met just outside the baggage claim area and transferred to your hotel where the afternoon and the evening are at your leisure.

Check in time at your hotel is at 3:00pm.

Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

Meals are on your own.

Overnight at the Copacabana Palace Hotel or similar hotel.

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel

8:20am Depart the hotel for Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer

9:20am Corcovado Train and Christ the Redeemer

10:50am Descend by train and continue sightseeing tour of the beaches of Rio (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana)

12:00pm Lunch at Assador Barbecue Restaurant or similar venue

1:15pm Continue to Sugar Loaf and board the cable car

1:40pm Visit Sugar Loaf

3:25pm Descend the cable car and return to your hotel

4:15pm Arrival at the hotel

7:30pm Drive to Tereze Restaurant in Santa Teresa district

9:30pm Return to your hotel

10:00pm Arrive at your hotel

Overnight at the Copacabana Palace Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 3

6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

8:50am Transfer to the Rio airport

10:40am Flight from Rio to Iguazu (flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:55pm Arrival in Iguazu

1:30pm Transfer to your hotel and check in

2:30pm Lunch at your hotel

3:30pm Walking tour of Brazilian side of the falls

5:30pm Return to your hotel

7:30pm Transfer to restaurant for dinner

8:00pm Dinner at Casa do Chef

10:00pm Return to your hotel

10:20pm Arrival at your hotel

Overnight at the Hotel das Cataratas or similar hotel

DAY 4

AM Breakfast at your hotel

7:30am Full day Argentina side of the falls.

Stop without getting off the bus at the border of Brazil and Argentina

9:15am Board the train to Devils Throat station

9:30am Walk towards the Devil´s Throat

10:40am Arrive at Devils Throat Train Station

11:00am Superior Circuit of the Falls

1:30pm Lunch at Melia Restaurant

3:00pm Continue your tour with the Macuco Safari

5:00pm Return to your hotel

7:30pm Dinner at your hotel

Overnight at the Hotel das Cataratas or similar hotel

DAY 5

AM Breakfast at your hotel

10:00am Check out

10:30am Visit the Bird Park

11:30am Transfer to IGU airport

1:15pm Flight from Iguazu to Rio (flight details TBA and subject to chagne)

Boxed lunch will be provided

3:15pm Arrive in Rio and transfer to pier

Expected Weather:

During the summer in Brazil, temperatures can reach 30 to 40 degrees Celsius in Rio de Janeiro and into the regions in the south but accompanied by frequent showers and a rather heavy humidity.

Rio de Janeiro – Average temperatures between: 30°C - 40°C / 86°F – 104°F

Iguazu – Average temperatures between 26°C - 35°C / 79°F – 95°F

What to Bring:

Light loose clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, swimsuit, backpack, waterproof camera, umbrella or raincoat, mosquito repellent

Local Currency:

The local currencies are the Brazilian Real (BRL) and Argentine Peso (ARS); however, US Dollars are well-accepted by most vendors; local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and major credit cards are accepted in most larger shops and hotels

Electricity

In Brazil the power plugs and sockets are of type N. The standard voltage is 127 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. Adaptors may not be available at your hotel therefore we recommend your bring your own travel adaptor for any electric devices.

Luggage: (conditions subject to change by the airline):

Each guest is permitted to fly to Iguazu with one carry-on up to 10 kg/ 22lb plus a hand purse and two checked pieces of luggage up to 23 kg/ 50lbs each. Please pack accordingly. Excess luggage over this limit and brought to Iguazu will be subject to fees imposed by the airline and payable by guests at the time of check in. Luggage storage is no longer an option as we are including an extra piece in the cost of the program.

If luggage exceeds 23kg/50lbs, guests will be charged at check in approx. $7 USD per additional kilo (BRL $35). No item can exceed 45kg/99 lbs on domestic flights. For example, if your luggage is 31.75 kg / 70 lbs you can expect to pay approximately $61 USD extra per piece that is overweight.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at Regent Seven Seas Cruises at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Documents and Visa Requirements

Foreign passengers entering Brazil must have a passport valid at least 6 months past the day of arrival in Brazil.

Passport holders from certain countries are required to obtain a visa prior to entering Brazil.

Please note, the visa waiver for citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan is no longer available therefore passport holders from these countries will now require a visa to enter Brazil. A multiple entry visa will be required for this program.

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Brazil and Argentina. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before departure. This program crosses between Brazil and Argentina.

Citizens travelling with passports from Australia, Canada and the United States visiting Brazil for tourism and business will be subject to visa requirements for entry into Brazilian territory starting from January 10th, 2024. Required e-Visas can be obtained through the portal https://brazil.vfsevisa.com

The process is easy, and quick and if the requirements mentioned below are met, in a few days the applicant will receive the e-Visa on his or her e-mail. The Visa issued is valid for multiple entries for 10 years for US Citizens (5yrs for Canada and Australia).

E Visa - Visa application form (to be completed online https://brazil.vfsevisa.com)

1 Valid Passport (signed, valid up to the end of the travel to Brazil, 2 visa pages free)

2 Passport-style photo (2” x 2”, white background)

3 Confirmation of flight reservation (showing entrance into and exit from Brazil)

4 E-visa fee payment (US$ 80.90)

5 Bank statement, or credit card, showing balance of at least US$ 2,000.00 for travel expenses

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase, otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Accommodations

Copacabana Palace Hotel

Avenida Atlântica 1702, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, CEP 22021 001, Brasil

Phone: +55 21 2548 7070

Das Cataratas Hotel

Rodovia Br 469, Km 32, Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, Foz do Iguaçu - PR, CEP 85855-750, Brasil

Phone: +55 (45) 2102-7000

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•2 nights at the Copacabana Palace Hotel in Superior Partial Ocean View Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis

•2 nights at the Das Cataratas Hotel in a Deluxe Garden View Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis

•2 lunches in Iguazu (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•2 dinners in Iguazu (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•1 boxed lunch in Iguazu (1 soda, 1 mineral water)

•1 lunch in Rio de Janeiro (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•1 dinner in Rio de Janeiro (Local beer or wine, water, soda, juice, and 1 hot beverage)

•Any applicable entrance fees during the program

•Tours per the itinerary

•English-speaking guides throughout

•Local escort to accompany the group

•Airport porterage

•Gratuities for waiters, hotel staff and drivers

•Bottled water on transportation

•Economy class flights between Rio and Iguazu – direct flights not guaranteed

•2 checked pieces of luggage per person on the flights (no more than 23kg/50lb each)

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any meals and beverages not listed above

•Gratuities for guides

•Camera fees if required

•Visa fees if required

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Excess or overweight luggage fees above what is included

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

Price: $4,999 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.