AMAZON & CARIBBEAN $10999 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE TYPICALLY $16999 MIAMI CARIBBEAN ISLANDS AMAZON RIVER RIO DE JANEIRO THE OFFER Welcome to the jungle! Travel from Miami through the Caribbean Islands and along the Amazon River in 5-star luxury to Rio de Janeiro. Discover stunning beaches, exotic wildlife, crystal clear waters and the energy of Brazil on this incredible 26 day once-in-a-lifetime journey. After a night in Miami, board Oceania Cruises extravagant Sirena ship for your 22 night Miami, Caribbean, Amazon and Brazilian coast cruise. This glamorous five-star ship boasts indulgent restaurants and bars, live entertainment and plenty of spaces to relax, unwind and take in the ever-changing views. See Puerto Rico and the beaches of Fortaleza and Barbados, dock in Antigua and discover colonial Recife and amazing birdlife of Devil s Island. Cruise 1500km along the Amazon River to historic Manaus, and the junction of the Amazon and Rio Negros Rivers. This amazing package includes return international flights, your luxury cruise, all meals, entertainment and gratuities on board, and so much more. Have more time to explore? Extend your time in colourful Rio de Janeiro and discover Buenos Aires on the 32 Day Package. Take a cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, explore the Iguazu Falls and more. 26 DAY STANDARD PACKAGE $10999 32 DAY BUENOS AIRES EXT. $12499 Please see TripADeal website for cabin options and pricing. *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.
THE ITINERARY Itinerary - 1: 26 Day Amazon & Caribbean Day 1 Depart Australia for Miami, Florida, USA Today you will fly from Australia on Qatar Airways, Latam Airlines, Air New Zealand, Gol Airlines or Aerolineas Argentinas (subject to availability). On arrival into Miami, be met and transferred to your accommodation. Please note: due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on day 0. Affected customers must be at the airport the day before. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation which you will receive prior to departure. Overnight: Yve Hotel or similar, Miami Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Begin 22 Night Oceania 5 Star Miami to Rio de Janeiro Cruise - Depart 6pm After breakfast, enjoy some time at leisure before being transferred to Miami s Cruise Terminal to commence embarkation of your ship, the 5-star Oceania Cruises Sirena! The ship will depart at 6pm. Day 3 Cruising the Atlantic For the next two days, relax and take your time familiarising yourself with your sea-going home. Oceania s Sirena is truly 5-star, with luxurious amenities, award-winning dining and outstanding service. Day 4 Cruising the Atlantic Today is yours to enjoy some of the many options on board, maybe try a complimentary fitness class and some afternoon tea, served daily at 4pm. Day 5 San Juan Puerto Rico 7am to 3pm Begin in Old San Juan, a walled enclave of hundreds of restored 16th and 17th century Spanish colonial buildings. Notice the blue-tinged cobblestone streets; they were once ballast on Spanish ships. You can choose from one of Oceania s optional land tours, including rainforest or horseback excursions (not included). Day 6 St John s, Antigua 8am to 3pm While docked at Antigua and Barbuda s beautiful capital you could simply spend the day relaxing on a fabulous sandy white beach or enjoy a three-course meal cooked by one of Antiguas most respected chefs at beautiful Runaway Bay (not included). Day 7 Bridgetown, Barbados 9am to 5pm Discover the many beautiful aspects of Barbados, from rugged Atlantic coastline to exquisite gardens and glorious beaches. Day 8 Sail the Caribbean Enjoy a day relaxing at sea.
THE ITINERARY Day 9 Devil s Island - French Guiana 7am to 2pm Enjoy the ocean breezes and the natural beauty of wild gardens, and watch for the wild macaws that are among the species that have repopulated the islands. Look for the ocean-fed pools where leatherback turtles reside. Day 10 Sail the Caribbean Relax on the Sirena while sailing to the mouth of the Amazon River system. riverboat to the Meeting of the Waters, where the dark, clear Rio Negro and the muddy, yellow Rio Solimões dramatically join to form the mighty Amazon (not included). Day 14 Boca Da Valeria, Brazil 9am to 5pm Go ashore and wander at leisure through this tiny settlement at the mouth of the Valeria River. Listen to the screeching of parrots and watch the riots of colour they display as they take to the air. Observe Amazonian life up close. Day 11 Santarem, Brazil 12pm to 8pm Today the ship steers into the Amazon River and sails West into the Brazilian interior. Docked at riverside Santarem, see the bustling waterfront or alternatively join one of the many optional excursions to see the rivers converge from a boat on the way to Maica Lake, while looking for rare Amazon pink dolphins (not included). Day 12 Parintins, Brazil 8am to 5pm Today you will dock in Parintins, an isolated island town steeped in Indian culture, in the middle of the Amazon River. Day 13 Manaus, Brazil - 9am to 5pm Manaus is the Amazonas capital and the commercial hub for much of the riverbound population. The port and dock area teems with shops and market stalls selling everything you can imagine for life in the Amazonian jungle. Join an optional day trip into the jungle and trek along a rainforest trail or take a Day 15 Alter Do Chao, Brazil 7am to 2pm Dock this morning at the home to Ilha do Amor, one of the most photographed white sand islands in the entire world. Alter do Chão is a charming riverside village. Day 16 Cruise the Amazon River From the luxurious comfort of the Sirena, watch as the waters of the Amazon slip by. Day 17 Cruise the Atlantic Sea Day 18 Fortaleza, Brazil 12pm - 11pm In this well known coastal city, sit along the Ponte dos Ingleses and watch for dolphins. Gaze at the fishermen as they manoeuvre their jangadas to provide the evening catch.
THE ITINERARY Day 19 Cruise the Atlantic Sea From the luxurious comfort of the Sirena, watch as the waters of the Amazon slip by. Day 20 Recife, Brazil 7am to 5pm Discover colonial Brazil in coastal Recife. Step back in time along narrow, winding streets amid meticulously restored homes, churches and lovely plazas. View some of Brazil s most popular beaches, with sparkling clear water and bright white sand. Day 21 Cruise the Atlantic Sea Day 22 Cruise the Atlantic Sea Day 23 Arrival into Rio De Janeiro 8am Welcome to Rio De Janeiro! Spend today visiting the nearby shopping precinct, with designer stalls and extensive markets. Or enjoy some time on the many city beaches including world famous Copacabana and Ipanema. Day 24 Rio de Janeiro - Australia 8am After disembarking from the Sirena at the Rio de Janeiro Port, make your own way to the International airport for your flight home. ;In-Flight Day 25 In-Transit Day 26 Arrive in Australia Itinerary - 32 Day Amazon & Caribbean with Buenos Aires extension Day 24 Free day Rio de Janeiro After disembarking from the Sirena at the Rio de Janeiro Port, you will be collected and transferred to your hotel in the city. After check-in, you will have the rest of the day free to enjoy. Overnight: Grand Mercure Copacabana or similar, Rio de Janeiro Day 25 Rio de Janeiro - Half Day Tour Today you will be collected from your hotel for a visit of downtown Rio de Janeiro. Tour the city s historical centre, and today s business and financial center. Visit the Sambadrome, Praca XV, Cinelandia, Maracana (panoramic), the Metropolitan Cathedral. Continuing onwards, travel to the Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car. After the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight: Americas Copacabana, Grand Mercure Copacabana or similar Day 26 Rio de Janeiro - Foz de Iguazu, Brazil - Argentina This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Foz de Iguazu (Brazil). A guide will be waiting for you here and you will begin your journey to Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. In the afternoon you will visit the Iguazu Falls. This amazing place is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7th Wonders of Nature. The walkway entering the river
THE ITINERARY next to the Floriano fall gives the visitor a refreshing reception and a gorgeous panoramic view of the lower Iguazu river and the Devil s Gorge Canyon. Overnight: St George Hotel or similar, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina Day 29 Free day Buenos Aires After breakfast at your hotel you ll have free time to enjoy the city. Overnight: Hotel NH Jousten or similar, Buenos Aires Day 27 Exploring Iguazu Falls After breakfast you will be met for your excursion into the Iguazu National Park to spend the day exploring the falls and surrounding rivers and jungle. The park consists of various trails that take you through the jungle on wooden walkways, built a few metres above the jungle floor. These raised platforms protect the natural habitat of the jungle wildlife and will give you some spectacular views. Overnight: St George Hotel or similar, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina Day 30 Buenos Aires - Australia This morning, you will check-out of your hotel and transfer to the international airport for your flight home. ;In-Flight Day 31 In-Transit Day 32 Arrive in Australia Day 28 Puerto Iguazu - Buenos Aires City Tour This morning be transferred to Puerto Iguazu airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the early afternoon, discover the magic of Buenos Aires. Perfect for first-time visitors, this city tour is a well-rounded introduction to Buenos Aires famous sights while also leaving free time to explore the city. The three-hour bus tour includes the beautiful parks and gardens of Recoleta and Palermo neighbourhoods. See the Colon Theater, Mayo Square, the cathedral, traditional Mayo Avenue, Congress Square and many other buildings and palaces. The tour continues with a visit to San Telmo, the residential area of the aristocracy until the end of the 19th century. After that you will have the opportunity to explore Caminito Street in La Boca. Overnight: Hotel NH Jousten or similar, Buenos Aires
TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS Go island hopping through the glittering Caribbean Visit Island nations including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Puerto Rico See the 16th and 17th century Spanish colonial buildings in Puerto Rico Dock in St.Johns, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda Discover stunning Barbados and it s white sandy beaches Witness abundant bird and wildlife along the river Experience Amazon river islands and it s beaches Cruise down the spectacular Amazon River Dock in one of the most photographed white sand islands in the entire world Visit markets stalls selling everything you can imagine for life in the Amazonian jungle Look for dolphins on the famous beaches of Fortaleza Discover colonial Brazil in Recife Enjoy a day at leisure in vibrant Rio de Janeiro FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) from SYD/ MEL/*BNE/*ADL/*PER CRUISE 22 Day Miami, Caribbean, Amazon and Brazilian coast with Oceania Cruises Sail aboard the 5-star Sirena luxury cruise ship All onboard meals, entertainment and standard (pre-paid) gratuities Complimentary Wifi account per room onboard Oceania Cruises Receive ONE of the following bonus inclusions per room: 8 complimentary OS - Oceania Select shore excursions Complimentary house beverage package $800 USD (approx. $1060 AUD) Shipboard credit ACCOMMODATION 1 night pre-cruise accommodation in Miami DINING 67 meals including all meals while cruising TOUR ESSENTIALS Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges TRANSFERS Transfer airport to hotel (day 1) Transfer hotel to cruise port (day 2) 32 Day Amazon & Caribbean with Buenos Aires extension Stay near the beach and explore colourful Rio de Janeiro Take a cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain Explore the thundering Iguazu Falls Enjoy a city tour of Buenos Aires 1 way flight from Rio De Janeiro to Iguassu Falls, Brazil 1 way flight from Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires, Argentina 6 nights hotel accomodation 6 additional meals including daily breakfast All additional transfers
IMPORTANT INFORMATION *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com. au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure. BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of purchase. Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. Please note: all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant (unless otherwise stated). OFFER ESSENTIALS Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 19th January 2019. This travel offer is priced for one person based on twin share. Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies. 26D Miami to Rio de Janeiro: Deluxe Ocean View Cabin: $8,200 Concierge Level Verandah: $10,700 32D Luxury Miami to Rio de Janeiro with Buenos Aires extension: Deluxe Ocean View Cabin:$8,790 Concierge Level Verandah: $11,200 Departure Dates Please see TripADeal website for current departure dates. Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth Interstate Surcharges *Adelaide, *Brisbane or *Perth: $100 per person FLIGHTS Full Service Airline(s) Used Qatar Airways, Latam Airlines, Air New Zealand, Gol Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas and codeshare partners. (subject to availability). Arrive early in Miami Not available. Stay behind in Rio de Janeiro $200 per person, subject to availability Please note: Stay behinds are only permitted for a maximum of 7 days due to Carnivale. This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. 32D Miami to Rio de Janeiro with Buenos Aires extension only Stay behind in Buenos Aires $200 per person, subject to availability. Please note: Stay behinds are only permitted for a maximum of 7 days due to Carnivale. This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. The Stay Behind option listed above must be purchased on over the phone with our reservations team prior to submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability). Stopover Packages Not available. Flight Class Upgrades Premium Economy: Not available. Business Class: Buy now for $8699 per person. Please note: All Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfill your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded). On any upgrade purchase, short haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration. Please note: If Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Doha stopovers are offered, Premium Economy upgrades will not be available. CRUISES Cabins All cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have restricted views. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 26 Day Package 3-5 Star (self-rated): Miami: Yve Hotel Miami Cruise: 5-star Sirena luxury ship 32 Day Package 3-5 Star (self-rated): Rio de Janeiro: Americas Copacabana Hotel or Grand Mercure Copacabana. Puerto Iguazu: Saint George Hotel or Raices Esturion Hotel. Buenos Aires: NH Jousten Hotel or NH Lancaster Hotel. Cruise: 5-star Sirena luxury ship Please note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights Miami (Pre Tour): Not available. Rio de Janeiro (Post Tour): $230 per room, breakfast inclusive. 32D Miami to Rio de Janeiro with Buenos Aires extension only - - Buenos Aires (Post Tour): $240 per room.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please note: extra nights are based on room only and subject to availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind. Maximum Room Capacity 2 people. Child Policy No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents. Valid for Children 10 years old and over. Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed. Triple Share Not available. Bedding Configuration Double or Twin (subject to availability). Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option. GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 2, maximum group size 40 per vehicle. Optional Tours / Activities Some tours require minimum numbers to operate. Shore excursions can be booked/ reserved directly with the cruise line prior to travel (subject to availability). Shore excursions can also be booked whilst onboard (subject to availability). EXCLUSIONS Visa fees and requirements: An ESTA visa waiver for the USA and a tourist visa for travel in Brazil are strict requirements. A visa is not required if travelling to Argentina on an Australian passport. Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary (including any specialty restaurants onboard cruise). Gratuities for additional purchases whilst on cruise (e.g optional day tours, bar and specialty dining purchases). Optional activities/tours (including any onshore excursions as part of cruise). Day 24: Transfer from port to airport. Personal expenses. Travel insurance (Mandatory). Please note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURE Temperatures in Miami in January varies between 19 and 23 degrees. The Caribbean and Amazon will be warm and humid with approximate temperatures between 24 and 31 degrees celsius. Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires will be warm and likely sunny, with the chance of brief summer rain storms, temperatures also between 24 and 31 degrees. TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader: An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. FLIGHTS Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points At TripADeal we do not arrange seat selection. It is important to highlight that some Airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the Airline directly with seating allocation requirements and or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the Airline once you have your flight information. CRUISE Disembarkation: Begins approximately 2 hours after docking. Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing. Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice. Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port. Bonus Ship Inclusions: Oceania will provide cruise passengers one of the following bonus inclusions: - 8 complimentary OS - Oceania Select shore excursions per room Complementary house beverage package $800 USD (approx. $1060 AUD) Shipboard credit to use per room Cruise Loyalty Discounts: Please note: Travellers booked via TripADeal will not be entitled to receive any cruise line customer loyalty discounts. Similar to airline frequent flyer programs, this is outside of the TripADeal booking process. However, customers may contact the cruise line direct upon receiving their TripADeal travel documents to request any membership
IMPORTANT INFORMATION benefits they are entitled to. COACH TOUR Meals: Daily breakfast is included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify TripADeal of any dietary requests/ requirements. Please note; we will do our best to meet your requests/ requirements, however cannot guarantee that we will always be able to. Luggage: You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and off-loading of the luggage from the coach. Fitness Level Required / Mobility: Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. Please note: a moderate level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. Gratuities / Tipping Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour leader and driver is $5USD per person per day, which will be collected whilst on the extension tour. VISA United States An ESTA (Visa Waiver) for the USA is a strict requirement when travelling to or flying through the USA. Once a USA ESTA Visa Waiver is issued it is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires (whichever is sooner) and will allow multiple entries into the USA. For information on ESTA eligibility or to apply, please visit: https://esta.cbp.dhs. gov/esta/ Brazil A Tourist Visa for Brazil is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian Passport. You will be able to start your Visa application process once you receive your final travel documentation approximately 6 weeks prior to departure. TripADeal offers a fast, secure and easy service to obtain a Visa for this country - This Evisa can take approximately 6 business days to complete. Please start arranging your visa as soon as you receive your documentation to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours. Argentina A tourist visa for Argentina is no longer required if travelling on an Australian Passport. Passengers must hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page. More information can be found at https://visasdirect.com.au/ requirementsimportant Please start arranging your visa at least 3 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours. Please note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. It is also important to note, some areas of employment such a journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required. CURRENCY Currency used onboard the Oceania Sirena is USD Brazilian Real, currently exchanging at 2.5 real to the AUD And Argentinian Pesos, currently exchanging at 15.5 to the AUD Please refer to www.xe.com for up to date currency exchange rates INSURANCE We are proud to offer a range of travel insurance products - please ask your Travel Consultant for more information. SCHEDULE OF FEES Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ accommodation/other travel provider. 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ accommodation/other travel provider. Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ accommodation/other travel provider. Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider. Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider. Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ accommodation/other travel provider.