How Can We
Help You?
Do your programs have any special departure dates?
Customizing your itinerary with our city packages means
you can travel any time you like. If you opt to take
one of our Tour Packages you may have to schedule your
departure on a certain day of the week to coordinate
with certain flights; please refer to each tour for
details.
Are your programs escorted?
By their very nature, most of the ecological and adventure
programs are escorted by special guides. However, the
majority of our programs-- both City Packages and Tour
Series-- are "Hosted". This means in each
city you visit, a guide meets you at the airport, assists
you at hotel check-in, gives you a tour of the city
and is always available to help you during your time
in that city. This way, independence and flexibility,
but also have a "friend" in each city. And
by the way, our guides are one of the best assets; a
warm, caring guide can make all the difference on a
trip, and we are proud to say that ours are among the
best...letters from our clients prove it.
When is the best time to visit Brazil?
Any time. The weather is always warm, although there
are variations in temperature and rainfall by region
during different seasons (consult us for details). A
lot depends on your interests, itinerary, tastes, and
schedule.
What hotels do you recommend?
A tough question, because it again depends on your tastes
and budget. However, we have initiated a "Best
Bets" award program, indicating our recommendations
for the "best" options in each city, based
on price, value and style.
Do your package prices include airfares?
Our city packages don't since your ultimate airfare
will depend on the final itinerary you choose. Once
you have filled out our "Trip Planning Sheet",
we'll quote you the lowest discounted fare for your
trip. On the other hand, our Tour Series programs already
include specially negotiated airfares and represent
an excellent value.
Who travels to Brazil on Brazil Nuts programs?
Curious, discerning travelers of all ages and backgrounds!
You will see from our client testimonials that are passengers
are looking for interesting experiences, value, security
and fun. And these are exactly the qualities our programs
offer. Brazil and Brazil Nuts provide something for
everyone.
What airlines do you work with?
We have contracts with all the major carriers to Brazil,
and when quoting your itinerary we will use the routing
and carrier that offers the bet combination of good
schedule and low fare. If you have a preference, please
be sure to let us know.
Where can I go for more information on Brazil?
Where can I go for more information on Brazil?
Unfortunately and incredibly, the Brazilian government
does not have a tourist office operating in the US or
in many other countries. Fortunately, there are other
sources. Without a doubt the best source of information
on travel in Brazil are the guide books "Frommer's
Guide To Brazil" and "Frommer's Guide to the
Amazon", both written by self-proclaimed "brazil
nut" Alexandra DeVries. Her sympathetic and insightful
views into the Brazilian character are required reading
for those who want to get the most out of their trips
to this fascinating land. And better yet, she covers
– in details – all the ins and outs you
need to get around, dine and enjoy yourself in Brazil.
Her reviews of the hotels, resorts and jungle lodges
are invaluable as well.
Should I buy sightseeing tours in advance or
upon arrival in Brazil?
If you absolutely sure you want a specific tour, then
by all means go ahead and purchase in advance. It will
not cost you any more to do so. And a great advantage
is that we have the best chance to book the very special
guides we work with (they are excellent and very much
in demand -- see our section on "People to Meet"
to learn more about them!) However, if you are in doubt,
you can wait until arrival in a city to book. In any
case, the local guides who meet you at the airports
during your travel through Brazil (assuming you order
airport transfers from us) are happy to orient you upon
arrival in each city and discuss the tours and other
options (not to mention restaurant, club and show recommendations).
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