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Classic Rio

A 4-Day General Tours tour starting from $799

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Starting Price:	$799
Tour Length:	4 Days
Countries Visited:	Brazil, South America

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Private Journeys

Tour Category:

Privately Guided

Tour Operator:

General Tours

Tour Code:

GT-439

Cities Visited:
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The best of Rio de Janeiro at your doorstep! The perfect Rio vacation begins with the right hotel, and ours have been carefully selected for air-conditioned comfort, attentive service and unbeatable locations close to beaches, dining, shopping and entertainment! And with our signature flexible sightseeing, you can tailor your stay with the privately guided excursion of your choice… We give you all the ingredients for a perfect stay. The rest is up to you!

Engaging Discoveries… for our World Travelers

Come and go with ease… Private car airport transfers promise carefree travel when you arrive and depart. Stunning views from atop Sugarloaf Mountain or a memorable visit to see Christ the Redeemer atop Mt. Corcovado? The choice is yours with our signature flexible sightseeing. Step out and make your own magic in Rio! Our handpicked hotels promise city-center locations with convenient access to the best beaches, great dining, world-class shopping and nonstop entertainment. This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Sofitel
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
Located in front of the famous Copacabana and close to Ipanema beaches, this superior first class hotel is considered as one of the most prestigious in Rio. With over 388 rooms and suites, the hotel offers international and French dining, an English pub, 2 swimming pools, fitness center and sauna and is close to beauty salons and shops. Guest rooms include air conditioning, minibar, satellite television, wireless internet access, hair dryer, and room service.

Windsor Martinique
Hotel Class: Superior Tourist Class
The Windsor Martinique Hotel is located on Sa Ferreira Street in Rio de Janeiro, within walking distance of Copacabana Beach, shopping and nightlife. Guests stay in rooms with air-conditioning, telephone, TV, and minibar. Additional amenities include pool, fitness center, and bar.

Copacabana Palace
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Copacabana Palace has 225 rooms and suites, 147 of which in the main building and 78 suites in the Annex. All are individually designed with fine period furniture and original works of art. Each of the rooms has view of the sea or of Copacabana Avenue. All suites have spacious and opulent sitting rooms. Among the facilities available at the hotel there is communications and entertainment technology, creating the perfect environment in which to work and relax, besides the tennis court, swimming pool, fitness center, laundry service and hairdresser.

Porto Bay Internacional
Hotel Class: Deluxe
Located on Copacabana beach, Porto Bay Rio Internacional offers breathtaking views over the beach. The 117 sea-view guest accommodations are tastefully-decorated and include internet access. On site are several restaurants and bars, a roof-top pool, fitness center with panoramic view and sauna.

Day 1 - Welcome to Rio
Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted by chauffeured private car to the first class, deluxe or luxury hotel of your choice. All have been carefully selected and offer terrific locations close to Rio’s world-famous beaches, like Copacabana and Ipanema! Click ‘Accommodations’ at left for detailed descriptions of these fine hotels.

Day 2 - Tailor your day in Rio
Customize your vacation with the included sightseeing of your choice:

• City Tour & Sugarloaf Mountain: See the city’s highlights and then ascend by cable car from Red Beach to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. At the summit, you’ll have breathtaking views of a magnificent tableau encompassing the city, sea, mountains and sky!
• Mt. Corcovado • Mt. Corcovado: Towering over Rio is the imposing statue of Christ the Redeemer – arms spread, protecting the city below. Ascend 2,400 feet by train to the top of Mt. Corcovado to visit this 100-foot tall landmark and enjoy stunning 360° views of the city.

The balance of your day is at leisure to explore and relax as you wish. Meals B

Day 3 - Rio as you like it!
The full day is free to explore or relax as you wish. If you prefer an organized excursion, our friendly staff is available to assist with helpful suggestions and expert advice. Meals B

Day 4 - Adios, Rio
Your program with us finishes this morning. Or, discover more of South America with our myriad FreeStyle Touring options. Meals B

Don't miss our current specials: World Traveler 2% Cash Discount If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%. Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds. Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends Explore the world with your family and friends for a more enriching travel experience… Save $50 each when 3 guests travel together, $100 each when 4 guests travel together, and $150 each when 5 or more guests travel together. Combine these savings with your AAA or AARP Member Benefit and save even more!


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
1/1/2011 - 4/30/2011	$799
1/1/2011 - 4/30/2011	$899
1/1/2011 - 4/30/2011	$999
1/1/2011 - 4/30/2011	$1,199

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Engaging Discoveries… for our World Travelers

Come and go with ease… Private car airport transfers promise carefree travel when you arrive and depart. Stunning views from atop Sugarloaf Mountain or a memorable visit to see Christ the Redeemer atop Mt. Corcovado? The choice is yours with our signature flexible sightseeing. Step out and make your own magic in Rio! Our handpicked hotels promise city-center locations with convenient access to the best beaches, great dining, world-class shopping and nonstop entertainment. This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.

World Traveler 2% Cash Discount

If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%.

Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds.

Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends

Explore the world with your family and friends for a more enriching travel experience… Save $50 each when 3 guests travel together, $100 each when 4 guests travel together, and $150 each when 5 or more guests travel together. Combine these savings with your AAA or AARP Member Benefit and save even more!

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