Rio de Janeiro

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

Following disembarkation in Rio, 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, drive to your hotel and check in. Your hotel is located within steps of Copacabana Beach.

After checking in, the remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore as you wish. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Note that hotel check in time is at 3:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Guests may store luggage at Reception should your room not be ready immediately upon arrival.

Day 2

Enjoy a 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 3

After your breakfast buffet the day is yours to explore at your leisure.

Your hotel concierge will be able to assist with sightseeing recommendations or you may wish to purchase in advance a private car and guide for the day through our Executive Collection team.

Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Day 4

Enjoy one final buffet breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferring to the Rio de Janeiro International Airport. Transfers will be set up based on the flight time provided. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•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. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any 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.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

Day 1

8:30am Disembark the ship in Rio and meet your guide

9:00am Introductory tour of downtown Rio

1:00pm Arrive at your hotel

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

3:00pm Official hotel check in time

Overnight at the Pestana Rio Atlantica or similar hotel

Day 2

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 dinner on your own

Overnight at the Pestana Rio Atlantica or similar hotel

Day 3

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

Day at leisure

Lunch and dinner on own

Overnight at the Pestana Rio Atlantica or similar hotel

DAY 4

AM Buffet breakfast at your hotel

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

TBA Transfer to Rio’s Galeão International Airport. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your transfer. Transfers will be set up according to the flight details provided.

Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

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:

Pestana Rio Atlântica

Av. Atlântica, 2964 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-000, Brazil

Phone: +55 21 3816-8500

Program Includes for guests:

3 nights at the Pestana Rio Atlântica or similar hotel - Suite, side oceanview room

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 departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure 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.

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

Following disembarking in Rio, 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, check in at your hotel which is located in close proximity to Rio’s most scenic beach, Copacabana Beach.

After checking in, the remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore as you wish. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Note that hotel check in time is at 2:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Guests may store luggage at Reception should your room not be ready immediately upon arrival.

DAY 2

Enjoy a 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 several 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 3

After your breakfast buffet the day is yours to explore at your leisure.

Your hotel concierge will be able to assist with sightseeing recommendations or you may wish to purchase in advance a private car and guide for the day through our Executive Collection team.

Lunch and dinner are on your own.

DAY 4

Enjoy one final buffet breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferring to the Rio de Janeiro International Airport. Transfers will be set up based on the flight time provided. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•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. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any 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.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

8:30am Disembark the ship in Rio and meet your guide

9:00am Introductory tour of downtown Rio

1:00pm Arrive at your hotel

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

2:00pm Official hotel check in time

Overnight at the Grand Mercure Copacabana or similar hotel

DAY 2

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 Grand Mercure Copacabana or similar hotel

DAY 3

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

Day at leisure

Lunch and dinner on own

Overnight at the Grand Mercure Copacabana or similar hotel

DAY 4

AM Buffet breakfast at your hotel

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

TBA Transfer to Rio’s Galeão International Airport. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your transfer. Transfers will be set up according to the flight details provided.

Extra Nights:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

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:

Grand Mercure Copacabana Hotel

Rua Souza Lima 48, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro 2207001

Phone (+55) – 21 3545 5400

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights at the Grand Mercure Copacabana or similar hotel – Premium room with partial sea view

•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 departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure 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.

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 your hotel which is located in close proximity to Rio’s most scenic beach, Copacabana Beach.

Check in is at 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night, so your room is available upon arrival at the hotel.

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 where 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

•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 2:00pm (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 2:00pm.

•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 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

Overnight at the Grand Mercure Copacabana 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 lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Grand Mercure Copacabana 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 Grand Mercure Copacabana 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:

Grand Mercure Copacabana Hotel

Rua Souza Lima 48, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro 2207001

Phone (+55) – 21 3545 5400

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 Grand Mercure Copacabana Hotel or similar hotel – Premium room with partial view to the sea

•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.

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 walking up to 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 vehicles, and many steps at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests who require use of wheelchair, walker, cane or scooter. Guests who may be pregnant, have neck or back issues, heart or respiratory conditions or who are prone to motion sickness should not participate in the Macuco Safari.

Special Note: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below about airline stipulations about bringing this equipment on tour. Also, please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operators for review.

DAY 1 – December 13, 2025

Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met after luggage claim and Immigration and transferred to your hotel which is located in the heart of Copacabana beach. The hotel offers a stunning view of the beach, Corcovado and Sugar Loaf.

Check-in time is 3:00pm.

Although every attempt will be made to have rooms available prior to this, this cannot be guaranteed without booking an extra night.

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

DAY 2 – December 14, 2025

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 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 enjoy dinner at the Roxy Dinner Theatre. Each dish is a masterpiece, carefully prepared to highlight the authenticity and richness of Brazilian cuisine. Each ingredient is an invitation to a true sensory journey, where tradition and sophistication meet. Dinner is followed by a lively show. With its preserved and revitalized art deco style, Roxy Dinner Show has revived the memories of an iconic venue and transformed it into a temple of Brazilian culture, where the rich musical, folkloric and gastronomic heritage of the country's five regions comes to life in a unique way

Following the show, return to your hotel.

DAY 3 – December 15, 2025

Following breakfast and a morning at leisure, check out, meet your guide and transfer to the airport for a flight to Iguazu. A boxed lunch will be provided.

Note: Each guest can fly to Iguazu with one piece of hand luggage up to 10 kg/ 22lb and two checked pieces of luggage up to 23 kg/ 50lbs each. Any excess or overweight luggage to what is included will be subject to fees imposed by the airline and payable at the time of check-in.

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.

This evening 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 four-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 – December 16, 2025

Following breakfast, you will begin a full-day tour of the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of the falls.

You will begin an early 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.

After the early walking tour, depart the hotel and cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge, enjoying its lovely view of the Iguazu Canyon and head towards the Argentinean 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 edge of the Garganta do Diabo waterfall (Devil’s Throat), the largest of the waterfalls in the park.

After lunch, you'll embark on the thrilling Macuco Safari in Iguaçu National Park. The adventure begins with a jeep ride through the rainforest. Then, you'll board a boat for an exciting ride on the Iguaçu River, getting up close to the magnificent Iguaçu Falls and feeling the mist from the powerful waterfalls. This unique experience combines nature, adventure, and breathtaking views, leaving you with unforgettable memories.

Note: the jeep ride can be bumpy, walking to the falls includes steps and natural trails. You will get wet on the boat ride. We suggest wearing a bathing suit or clothing that dries quickly. A small towel is also recommended.

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

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.

DAY 5 – December 17, 2025

After breakfast at the hotel, settle any incidentals and check out.

Should there be time (depending on flight), stop for the tour of the Bird Park en route to the airport where you will board a flight back to Rio De Janeiro. A boxed lunch will be provided.

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 not 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.

•Guests who do not arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program without notice will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Rio de Janeiro Galeão 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

3:00pm Check in time at your hotel

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

Meals are on your own

Overnight at the Porto Bay Rio de Janeiro 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

6:30am 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

3:40pm Descend the cable car and return to your hotel

4:30pm Arrival at the hotel

6:45pm Transfer to Roxy Dinner Show

7:30pm Dinner

9:30pm Show begins

10:45pm Show ends and transfer back to the hotel

Overnight at the Porto Bay Rio de Janeiro Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 3 - timings on this day are subject to change based on actual flight times – below is a sample itinerary

6:30-10amBreakfast at your hotel

10:45am Check out and meet your guide

11:00am Transfer to Rio airport (a lunch box will be provided)

3:45pm Flight from Rio to Iguassu (Flight details TBA and subject to change , direct flights not guaranteed)

6:05pm Arrival in Iguassu

7:15pm Transfer to dinner at Casa do Chef

9:00pm Return to your hotel and check in

Overnight at the Hotel das Cataratas or similar hotel

DAY 4

6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

7:00am Early walking tour at Brazilian side of the falls and then depart for full day on the Argentina side of the falls (border crossing)

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

1:00pm Lunch at Acqa Restaurant or similar venue

3:00pm Macuco Safari Tour (you will get wet on the ride)

4:30pm Return to your hotel on the Brazilian side – border crossing

7:00pm Dinner at your hotel

Overnight at the Hotel das Cataratas or similar hotel

DAY 5 - timings on this day are subject to change based on actual flight times – below is a sample itinerary

6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

7:30am Check out

8:00am Time permitting transfer to the Bird Park for a short tour

9:45am Transfer to IGU airport

2:20pm Flight from Iguassu to Rio (Flight details TBA and subject to change, direct flights not guaranteed)

A boxed lunch will be provided

4:10pm Arrive in Rio and transfer to pier

5:30pm Transfer to pier and embark on your ship

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, closed toe walking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, swimsuit, quick dry clothing, 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 you bring your own travel adaptor for any electric devices.

Luggage:

Each guest can fly to Iguazu with one piece of hand luggage up to 10 kg/ 22lb and two checked pieces of luggage up to 23 kg/ 50lbs. Any excess or overweight luggage in addition to what is permitted will be subject to fees imposed by the airline and payable at the time of check-in for each flight.

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.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline.

2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC at least 95 days before your cruise if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

*Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

* Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

*Distilled water is not available, guests will need to source and bring on own.

Documents and Visa Requirements

This program takes place in both Brazil and Argentina.

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

Beginning April 10, 2025, U.S. passport holders will need a visa to enter Brazil for tourism and business purposes. The new visa requirement applies to all U.S. nationals, including those traveling for tourism, business, or other purposes. You can apply for a visa through the Brazilian Consulate, specifically an eVisa for those eligible.

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding up to date visa requirements for Brazil and Argentina.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be 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 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 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:

PortoBay Rio de Janeiro

R. Duvivier, 6 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22021-000

Phone: +55 (21) 2546-8000

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 PortoBay Rio de Janeiro in Superior Top Floor, Side Sea View with Balcony Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis

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

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

•2 boxed lunches (1 soda, 1 mineral water)

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

•Any applicable entrance fees during the program

•Tours per the itinerary

•English-speaking guides throughout

•Local tour conductor to accompany the group

•Airport porterage

•Gratuities for waiters

•Bottled water on transportation

•Economy class flights between Rio and Iguazu with two pieces of checked luggage included – direct flights not guaranteed

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, laundry and room service

•Excess or overweight luggage fees in addition to 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.

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 your hotel which is located steps from 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 Pestana Rio Atlantica 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 Pestana Rio Atlantica 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 Pestana Rio Atlantica 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:

Pestana Rio Atlântica

Av. Atlântica, 2964 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-000, Brazil

Phone: +55 21 3816-8500

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 Pestana Rio Atlântica or similar hotel - Suite, side oceanview room

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.