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Rio de Janeiro, the Marvelous City Day 1: Rio de Janeiro Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Warm welcome by our staff at the airport: Two Brazilian mulatas will be dressed as Carmem Miranda to welcome the group. They will be holding a big banner with the logo of your company. Our local guides will be there to assist the passengers. Our staff will be taking care of the luggage. On the way to the selected hotel, which takes approximately 40 minutes, our guides will give relevant information about Rio de Janeiro city, while the mulatas will serve a cold caipirinha. The famous Bossa Nova will be playing in the background. Arriving at the hotel, another banner with the logo of the group will be placed at the entrance of the hotel. Passengers will have some time at leisure to relax. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Sugar Loaf to enjoy the sunset in one of the most beautiful places in Rio! Going up on a cable car, we will arrive on the first mountain, called Urca Hill. From there, we take a second cable car to reach the top of the Sugar Loaf. It is an amazing experience where passengers will see incredible views of the Marvelous city. Return to the Hotel. Seafood dinner at Sol e Mar Restaurant with a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay. Special welcome drink at the hotel with a trio of musicians playing samba. All the passengers need to do is to sign the registration forms, receive their keys and enjoy the delicious reception with drinks and canapés. Our staff will take care of the luggage. We will place a welcome kit in the rooms with a welcome card, a map of the city and a local souvenir. Day 2: Rio de Janeiro Morning visit to the Corcovado Mountain. We will take the cog train trough the Atlantic Forest to reach the top of the Corcovado Mountain. Arriving by the feet of the Christ Statue, you will be able to see a panoramic 360 degrees view of Rio de Janeiro. During the visit, a big surprise: an airplane carrying a gigantic welcome banner with the logo of the group will be flying around the Christ Statue! Good photo opportunities. Barbecue Lunch at Barra Grill Restaurant located in the modern neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca, it offers a great variety of meats, salads and hot dishes. Transfer to the lagoon for a helicopter flight around the city. After the flight we will have a bicycle tour around the lagoon. At the end of the tour we will enjoy a special cocktail in one of the kiosks with a musician playing bossa nova. Dinner at Mio Restaurant located in the charming neighborhood of Ipanema. Overnight at the hotel.

Rio de Janeiro, the Marvelous City Day 3: Rio de Janeiro Enjoy a full day cruise to the Tropical Islands. Drive through the scenic coastal road to the fishing village of Itacuruçá. Dinner at the hotel. You will board a schooner and embark on a relaxing cruise in the calm waters of the Sepetiba Bay. Stops will be made for swimming and a buffet lunch will be served on one of the islands, where there are palm-fringed tropical beaches. Open bar on board including caipirinha, water, soda and beer! Surprise: Pirate attack on our schooner! Passengers will be surprised by another boat that will approximate our schooner and will start throwing water balloons on it. After that they will jump on our boat and they will start a big Carnival!!! Return to Rio de Janeiro. Day 4: Rio de Janeiro Delicious tour to the Tijuca Forest by open 4x4 vehicles. The Tijuca Forest is the largest urban forest in the world. Passengers will enjoy the lush green vegetation, the sound of the birds, the tranquility and peace of the forest. As a surprise, we will have the exciting treasure hunt. Passengers will be split into small groups. They will receive a map of the forest and they will begin to search specific things, such as fruits, objects and finally the treasure The winners will receive medals and all the passengers will receive a caipirinha kit for participating in the competition. This activity brings a lot of union and integration to the group as well as lots of fun!!! Retun to the hotel. Time for relaxation. Farewell dinner at Confeitaria Colombo the most charming place in the historic city center, amazes the visitors with its belle époque decoration and style. Folkloric Show of Brazilian rhythms, dances and colors. Day 5: Rio de Janeiro Morning at leisure to enjoy the beach or to go shopping. Barbecue lunch at Porcao Rios Restaurant delicious restaurant facing the Guanabara bay. Rodízio of grilled meat and a large buffet of salads, Japanese food and hot dishes. Transfer to the airport for a flight back home. END OF OUR SERVICES.

Rio de Janeiro & Foz do Iguaçu Day 1: Rio de Janeiro Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Warm welcome by our staff at the airport: - Two Brazilian mulatas will be dressed as Carmem Miranda to welcome the group. They will be holding a big banner with the logo of your company. - Our local guides will be there to assist the passengers. - Our staff will be taking care of the luggage. On the way to the selected hotel, which takes approximately 40 minutes, our guides will give relevant information about Rio de Janeiro city, while the mulatas will serve a cold caipirinha. The famous bossa nova will be playing in the background. Arriving at the hotel, another banner with the logo of the group will be placed at the entrance of the hotel. Special welcome drink at the hotel with a trio of musicians playing samba. All the passengers need to do is to sign the registration forms, receive their keys and enjoy the delicious reception with drinks and canapés. Our staff will take care of the luggage. We will place a welcome kit in the rooms with a welcome card, a map of the city and a local souvenir. Passengers will have some time at leisure to relax. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon schooner cruise to the Guanabara Bay with open bar on board. Passengers will relax on a pleasant tour around the bay, where they will be able to appreciate the city in the distance and enjoy a beautiful sunset. Dinner at Barril 1800 a restaurant frequented by the local cariocas. Very casual atmosphere with beautiful people that likes to enjoy a relaxed evening and a cold beer with a magnificent view of the Ipanema Beach. Day 2: Rio de Janeiro Morning visit to the Corcovado Mountain. We will take the cog train trough the Atlantic Forest to reach the top of the Corcovado Mountain. Arriving by the feet of the Christ Statue, you will be able to see a panoramic 360 degrees view of Rio de Janeiro. During the visit, a big surprise: an airplane carrying a gigantic welcome banner with the logo of the group will be flying around the Christ Statue! Good photo opportunities. Surprise: From the top of the Urca hill we will take a helicopter flight around the city. Dinner at Marius Crustáceos the best seafood restaurant in town with a beautiful view of the Leme Beach. After dinner we will enjoy a folkloric show at the Plataforma. The show is a truly spectacle of brazilian samba and other rhythms with colorful costumes and plumes. Barbecue Lunch at Barra Grill Restaurant located in the modern neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca, it offers a great variety of meats, salads and hot dishes. Afternoon visit to the Sugar Loaf to enjoy the sunset in one of the most beautiful places in Rio! Going up on a cable car, we will arrive on the first mountain, called Urca Hill. From there, we take a second cable car to reach the top of the Sugar Loaf. It is an amazing experience where passengers will see incredible views of the Marvelous city. Day 3: Rio de Janeiro / Foz do Iguaçú Transfer out to the airport for a flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Arrival. Meet & greet by our local staff: - Two Brazilian gauchos typically dressed will welcome the group. They will be holding a big banner with the logo of your company. - Our local guides will be there to assist the passengers. - Our staff will be taking care of the luggage. On the way to the selected hotel, which takes approximately 20 minutes, our guides will give relevant information about the region: Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay specially the amazing Iguassu Falls.

Rio de Janeiro & Foz do Iguaçu Arriving at the hotel, another banner with the logo of the group will be placed at the entrance of the hotel. Special welcome drink at the hotel with a trio of Paraguayan musicians. All the passengers need to do is to sign the registration forms, receive their keys and enjoy the delicious reception with drinks and canapés. Our staff will take care of the luggage. We will place a welcome kit in the rooms with a welcome card, a map of the city and a local souvenir. Afternoon dedicated to visit the Brazilian side of the Falls: We will enter the Iguacu National Park down the Cataratas highway through rainforest to where the falls pathway starts, on the border of Brazil and Argentina where the Iguassu River drops into a giant horseshoe canyon. Descending a walkway, contemplate the many falls in all of nature s exuberance, with a panoramic view of both sides Brazilian and Argentinean. Special dinner by the pool of the hotel with live music. Day 4: Rio de Janeiro / Foz do Iguaçú Visit to the Argentinean side of the Falls. Departure the hotel, after a short drive and quick costumes check, crossing of the Tancredo Neves bridge over the Iguassu River and the Brazil/Argentina border. Once in Argentina, tour takes a scenic highway up to the Parque Nacional de Iguazu (Argentinean Iguazu Park). Visit starts with ample time to visit the upper Argentinean falls, including the San Martin Falls. Lunch at La Selva Restaurant. Macuco tours: After a 3-km jeep ride, a 600-meter walking trek passing by the picturesque Macuco Falls, hidden in the forested canyon. The trail brings one to the banks of the Iguaçu River, where passengers will board a twin-engine boat (seating capacity: 25), specially designed for this river s sailing conditions. Cruise up into the Iguassu Canyon, shooting several rapids and arrive at the very base of the majestic waterfalls. As the experienced pilot maneuvers in the midst of the falls themselves, passengers will have a completely different view and experience a thrill never forgotten. One the way back from the falls and already in Brazil, tour stops at the 3 Borders Lookout, where the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay are crossed by the Paraná and Iguaçu rivers. Farewell private dinner with Folkloric Show at Rancho Brazil. Day 5: Foz do Iguaçú Morning visit to Itaipu Dam Tour: Itaipu is the world largest electrical generating capacity and can be considered a technological wonder. Tour will first pass through downtown Foz do Iguaçu. After a 35 Km ride, arrival at the Itaipu Public Relations Center, for a presentation of an interesting 30- minute film, showing the building and operating phases of this engineering masterpiece. Tour continues with a bus with stops at different lookouts for a panoramic view. The spectacle of the spillway projected and built specifically for this dam and its huge water flow is particularly impressive. Transfer to the airport for a flight back home. END OF OUR SERVICES. Lunch at the hotel.

Rio de Janeiro & the Amazon Forest: on board of the exclusive Iberostar Grand Amazon Day 1: Rio de Janeiro Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Warm welcome by our staff at the airport: - 2 brazilian samba dancers will welcome the group. They will be holding a big banner with the logo of your company. - Our local guides will be there to assist the passengers. - Our staff will be taking care of the luggage. On the way to the selected hotel, which takes approximately 40 minutes, our guides will give relevant information about Rio de Janeiro city, while the mulatas will serve a cold caipirinha. The famous bossa nova will be playing in the background. be able to appreciate the city in the distance and enjoy beautiful sceneries. Dinner at Barril 1800 a restaurant frequented by the local cariocas. Very casual atmosphere with beautiful people that likes to enjoy a relaxed evening and a cold beer with a magnificent view of the Ipanema Beach. Arriving at the hotel, another banner with the logo of the group will be placed at the entrance of the hotel. Special welcome drink at the hotel with a trio of musicians playing samba. All the passengers need to do is to sign the registration forms, receive their keys and enjoy the delicious reception with drinks and canapés. Our staff will take care of the luggage. We will place a welcome kit in the rooms with a welcome card, a map of the city and a local souvenir. Passengers will have some time at leisure to relax. Lunch at the Porcão Rio`s Restaurant barbecue and large buffet of salads, hot and cold dishes, japonese food in a all you can eat style. Macuco Rio: Afternoon exciting speed boat! Departuring the Marina da Gloria we will go to Ipanema beach in a tour full of emotions from where will Day 2: Rio de Janeiro Morning visit to the Corcovado Mountain. We will take the cog train trough the Atlantic Forest to reach the top of the Corcovado Mountain. Arriving by the feet of the Christ Statue, you will be able to see a panoramic 360 degrees view of Rio de Janeiro. During the visit, a big surprise: an airplane carrying a gigantic welcome banner with the logo of the group will be flying around the Christ Statue! Good photo opportunities. Barbecue Lunch at Barra Grill Restaurant located in the modern neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca, it offers a great variety of meats, salads and hot dishes. Afternoon visit to the Sugar Loaf to enjoy the sunset in one of the most beautiful places in Rio! Going up on a cable car, we will arrive on the first mountain, called Urca Hill. From there, we take a second cable car to reach the top of the Sugar Loaf. It is an amazing experience where passengers will see incredible views of the Marvelous city. Surprise: From the top of the Urca hill we will take a helicopter flight around the city. Dinner at Marius Crustáceos the best seafood restaurant in town with a beautiful view of the Leme Beach. After dinner we will enjoy a folkloric show at the Plataforma. The show is a truly spectacle of brazilian samba and other rhythms with colorful costumes and plumes. Day 3: Rio de Janeiro / Manaus / Amazon Forest Transfer out to the airport for a flight to Manaus. Arrival. Meet & greet by our local staff: - Our local guides will be there to assist the passengers. - Our staff will be taking care of the luggage. On the way to the Iberostar Grand Amazon cruise-ship our guides will give relevant information about Manaus and the

Rio de Janeiro & the Amazon Forest: on board of the exclusive Iberostar Grand Amazon Amazon region. A luxury ship will take you on an exciting cruise along the Negro and Amazon rivers with all the comfort and excellent service. The adventure begins in the city of Manaus, capital of Amazonas, famous for its spectacular Opera House, designated as Brazilian historical heritage. Departing from Manaus, the Iberostar Grand Amazon stops at several points along the amazing Amazon jungle, and offers excursions on small boats to explore the dense, virgin vegetation. You and other adventure seekers will come into contact with the most exuberant species of trees, plants, exotic animals and the local river communities, friendly and hospitable people. A paradise for those who like adventure with all the comfort of a five star hotel. Transfer to the pier to board on the Iberostar Grand Amazon the most luxurious cruise-ship of the Amazon Jungle. Get ready for an incredible experience where you will have close contact to the nature. Watch the amazing sunset. After that enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by a dinner party. Overnight at the Iberostar Grand Amazon*****. Day 4: Amazon Forest Be prepared for your first adventure in the jungle! Board on small motorized boats to reach the land. Trekking with your local guide inside the forest. Theme lectures where you will learn about the rich flora and fauna of the region. Photo safari, piranha fishing and alligator spotting tours will also fill up your day! Overnight at the Iberostar Grand Amazon*****. Day 5: Amazon Forest Early morning bird watching. Tour by motorized canoes. Trekking, theme lecture, photo safari. Evening dance at the party room. Overnight at the Iberostar Grand Amazon*****. Day 6: Amazon Forest Trekking, photo safari, theme lecture, arrival at Praia Grande (Big Beach). Free time to enjoy the beach. Music and open bar on the top deck. Farewell dinner party with Folkloric Show. Overnight at the Iberostar Grand Amazon*****. Day 7: Amazon Forest / Manaus out Early morning watch the Meeting of the Waters - where the waters of two rivers Negro and Solimões meet, but don t mix due to difference of density. Arrival in Manaus. Check-out. HD City tour to Manaus. The city became a famous city in the late 19th and beginning of 20th century due to the rubber boom. Visit includes the Municipal Market and the Opera House. Transfer to the airport for a flight back home. END OF OUR SERVICES.

Salvador & Costa do Sauípe Enjoy the historic Salvador de Bahia with its vibrant culture and relax at the beach paradise Costa do Sauípe Day 1: Salvador Arrival at the international airport. Special welcome drink at the airport with typical bahianas that will hold a banner with your company s logo. They will also offer the typical luck bracelet of the Senhor do Bonfim. Our bus is prepared with your company s logo in every seat. Drinks are also served on the bus on the way to the hotel (including famous Caipirinha ). Arriving at the selected hotel, the surprises begin: special welcome drink at a private saloon for distribution of the keys and a welcome kit for each passenger containing: map of Salvador, and a typical souvenir. Dinner at the hotel. Day 2: Salvador Buffet Tour to the high part of the city - The Cidade Alta tour first stops at Pelourinho, streets with rows of XVII and XVIII-century, beautiful colonial houses of impressive architecture; visit the Basilica Cathedral and St. Francis church, renowned as the Gold Church; the huge Lacerda lift, linking Cidade Baixa and Alta. Lunch at Camafeu de Oxossis. City tour to the low part of the city Mercado Modelo, a large market featuring a diversity of Bahia craftsmanship and cuisine delicacies. Across from the market is a lovely view of the bay and St. Marcel Fort, Praia da Boa Viagem, the Monte Serrat Fort and Igreja do Bonfim - one of the most important churches in Bahia. Dinner at Solar do Unhão Restaurant - Typical bahian cuisine with a folkloric show. Special souvenir will be placed on each room: a book of Bahia State. Day 3: Salvador / Costa do Sauípe Buffet Transfer to Costa do Sauípe. Arrival at RENAISSANCE COSTA DO SAUÍPE RESORT*****. Activities: Horse backing riding: on the forest, on the beach and ecological tours. Mini farm for the kids. Nautical center: windsurf, body board, surf, kayak, rowing, step jet, water bike.

Salvador & Costa do Sauípe Golf: green fee (equipments apart) Tennis center, paddle, squash, soccer and beach soccer. Beverages and food at Renaissance Resort: unlimited consume of food and beverages mentioned on the menus at bars, beach service, lobby and restaurants of the resort. Lunch. Day at leisure to enjoy the activities. Dinner. Special souvenir will be placed on each room: typical bottles of sand. Overnight. Day 4: Costa do Sauípe Buffet Day at leisure to enjoy the activities. Lunch. Farewell Dinner with Folkloric Show. Special souvenir will be placed on each room: caipirinha kit, including lemons, one bottle of cachaça and the lemon mixer. Overnight. Day 5: Costa do Sauípe / Salvador Buffet Transfer to the airport. Flight back. END OF OUR SERVICES.

Salvador: Land of Happiness Day 1: Salvador Arrival in Salvador. Warm welcome by our staff at the airport: - A typically dressed bahiana will be waiting for the passengers to distribute the luck bracelets of Senhor do Bomfim. You are supposed to make three whishes while she makes the three knots. - Our local guides will be there to assist the passengers. - Our staff will be taking care of the luggage. On the way to the selected hotel, which takes approximately 30 minutes, our guides will give relevant information about Salvador city. Typical music from Bahia will be playing in the background. Arriving at the hotel, a banner with the logo of the group will be placed at the entrance of the hotel. Special welcome drink at the hotel. Passengers will receive their keys and enjoy the delicious reception with drinks and canapés. Our staff will take care of the luggage. We will place a welcome kit in the rooms with a welcome card, a map of the city Day 2: Salvador and a local souvenir. Passengers will have some time at leisure to relax. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon visit to the historic city center of Salvador: The Pelourinho - the old heart of Salvador, with colonial-era buildings and winding cobblestone streets. It is surrounded by strong manifestations of culture in its colorful mansions, art galleries, bahianas and percussions. Pelourinho is also full of bars, restaurants and small shops. Surprise: Special presentation of the Olodum exclusively for our group. Our passengers will be amazed by the strong percussions and varied rhythms of the most famous group in Salvador. Dinner at Casa Da Gamboa restaurant. Departure from the hotel for a full day tour to Praia do Forte - Ride along the Estrada do Côco to Praia do Forte, located 50 km north of Salvador. We will visit the northern seaboard with beautiful lagoons, palm fringed beaches, plateaus and preservation areas, passing by Arembepe, Guarajuba and Itacimirim beaches. Visit to the ruins of the historical Garcia D Avila Castle built in 1552. We will arrive at Praia do Forte - with its balmy waters protected by reefs and luxuriant vegetation. At Praia do Forte, we will have the opportunity to visit the Tamar Marine Turtle Project. Lunch at Pousada Cabanas de Aruá. After lunch, enjoy the activities at Cabanas de Aruá, such as: horseback riding, canoe tour, or just enjoy nature and relax in one of the chairs facing the lagoon. Late afternoon return to Salvador. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Day 3: Salvador Full day schooner cruise to Itaparica Island. Early departure to the Lower City to board on a schooner for a delightful cruise through the emerald green waters of the bay. On board, soft drinks, caipirinhas and beer are served. The first stop is at one of the many bucolic little islands for a refreshing swim. Cruise will continue to the main island, Itaparica, where we will visit the St. Lawrence Fort that played an important role in the battle for the Independence of Bahia in 1823, and other important buildings dating from the 17th century. Time for a typical lunch with delicious fish dishes. Free time to explore the area on your own. Return to Salvador later in the afternoon. Seafood dinner at Yemanjá a typical restaurant of Salvador that serves delicious dishes of seafood with the strong condiments of Bahia cuisine.

Salvador: Land of Happiness Day 4: Salvador Full day visit to Cachoeira. Departure to the oldest farmland in Brazil. This is the land of sugar-cane and tobacco plantations, peaceful colonial towns and busy country markets. We visit an experimental cocoa plantation. Nearby we stop at a small but self-sufficient farmstead with its own manioc flourmill and have a great insight into rural life in Brazil. Lunch in Cachoeira, a charming colonial town in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Paraguassu River and later we will take a walking tour of the town with its many wood sculptors ateliers. Return to Salvador. Farewell dinner + show at Solar do Unhão: Bahian folklore tradition is well expressed by the many dances and rituals. This tour will take passengers to a show house where a typical Bahian and international food buffet dinner will be served. Show will explain the origins of Bahian tradition like the Samba de Roda and the Maculelê, Samba de Caboclo, Candomblé and its Orixás with their unique dancing choreography and drum beats, Puxada de Rede (the pulling of the fishing net), Capoeira - a dance/fight, brought to Brazil by the Angola slaves and practiced all over the country and fast becoming practiced in other countries where Brazilian immigrants live. Day 5: Salvador Tour to Oceânica Avenue, Centenário Avenue and Otávio Mangabeira Soccer Stadium. The highlight of the tour is the visit to Senhor do Bonfim church, located on the sacred hill, which is considered to be the sanctum of Bahian faith for both religions: Catholicism and Candomblé. The tour will continue to Mont Serrat (17th/18th century fort and church) and a full panoramic view of the city of Salvador. We will pass by Boa Viagem church, Feira de São Joaquim (open market), commercial district, and finally, we will stop at Mercado Modelo: a large market featuring a diversity of Bahia craftsmanship and cuisine delicacies. Lunch at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a flight back home. END OF OUR SERVICES.

Natal Day 1: Natal Arrival at the international airport of Natal. Reception by our local bilingual guide and transfer to the selected hotel in our deluxe bus with air conditioning. The travel duration is approximately 35 minutes. Arriving at the hotel, a welcome drink will be served while the rooms keys are distributed. Dinner buffet at the hotel. Day 2: Natal Departure the hotel for a city tour to Natal. We will visit the main touristic sites of Natal, such as: Via Costeira (where the main hotels are located), Mãe Luiza lighthouse, the Reis Magos Fort, the city center, Praia dos Artistas (Artists beach), Ponta Negra beach and the Tourism Center a craft market for shopping. Barbecue lunch at Tererê restaurant with cold dishes and salads. Alter lunch, time at leisure to enjoy the city or the beach. Dinner buffet at the hotel. Day 3: Natal Departure to Maracajú beach, famous for its natural pools ideal for diving, located 7km from the coast. Passengers can get a sun bath or go snorkeling. Lunch at Corais de Maracajaú restaurant, based on fish dishes. After lunch, time at leisure to relax. Late afternoon return to the hotel. Buffet dinner at the hotel. Day 4: Natal Buggy tour to the North Beaches: This wonderful beach buggy tour (3 persons per buggy) destined for the north coast takes off along the Via Costeira (Coastal Avenue), Urban beaches and includes a trip across the Potengy River on a ferry boat. The buggy driver will show the Fort of Reis Magos and Redinha beach heading to the famous Genipabu sand dunes. After experiencing an exciting ride the tour continues on to Muriú beach visiting 7 beaches and 3 fresh water lagoons along the way. Throughout the tour we will have several stops for photos and dips in the warm watered lagoons and beaches. Typical lunch will be served. Late afternoon return to Natal. Dinner buffet at the hotel.

Natal Day 5: Natal Early departure to the south coast. This tour will follow the sun route to the Pirangi beach, passing by the Berreira do Inferno a brazilian aerospace base. We will continue the tour to the biggest cashew fruit tree in the world, that occupies na area of 8.400m². After that we will board in one of the boats of the Nadauê Marine to go to the south coast and to relax in a 50 minutes bath in the natural pools of Pirangi. Lunch at a local restaurant. Late afternoon return to the hotel. Buffet dinner at the hotel. Day 6: Natal Full day excursion to Barra de Cunhaú and lunch at Punto Máximo Restaurant. This tour will follow the BR101 railway to the city of Canguaretama (a typical countryside city of the Northeast reagion). Barra de Cunhaú is a pleasant site where the visitors can relax in its beautiful scenary and calm beaches. It incluyes a 2 hours boat tour Cunhaú River and lunch based on seafood. Late afternoon return to the hotel. Buffet dinner at the hotel. Day 7: Natal Day at leisure to enjoy the beach, or the swimming pool of the hotel. Buffet lunch at the hotel. Barbecue dinner at Boitatá Restaurant. After that Folkloric show at Zas Trás. Late afternoon return to the hotel. Buffet dinner at the hotel. Day 8: Natal Morning at leisure to enjoy the beach. Buffet lunch at the hotel. Transfer out and flight back home. END OF OUR SERVICES.

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