| City Packages |
 |
Fun in Rio The Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) is one of the most dazzling places on earth. The Cariocas - as the inhabitants are called - thrive on dance, drink, beach, sport and sun. It's a city of Dionysian spirit whose people live life head-first. |
|
|
 |
Iguaçú Falls The spectacular Iguaçú Falls are formed by 275 waterfalls, making up the largest concentration of falls in the world. Tropical forests and 1.100 species of birds, along with other various fauna, surround the Iguaçú National Park. UNESCO designated the area as a Natural Heritage of Humanity in 1985. |
|
|
 |
Folkloric Salvador It is passionately said that "when Bahians are not actually participating in a festival they are rehearsing for one". The people of Bahia, a fusion of Africans, Native Americans and Europeans, are always looking for a good time. Now imagine this with colonial architecture and marvelous beaches...they call it "the land of happiness". |
|
|
 |
Vibrant Fortaleza Fortaleza has become one of the preferred beaches among Brazilian and Latin American visitors. It is a large, modern city where bold, new architecture contrasts with beautiful, otherworldly beaches and tall coconut palms, also offering a vibrant nightlife that make Fortaleza a magnet for tourists from all over the world. |
|
|
 |
Multicultural Recife Recife is a major port city, and much of its energy and culture has its source in the constant influx and outflow of trade. High rises, colonial churches, and markets quilt the city with a mix of old and new. It is often called the Venice of Brazil for its many canals, bridges, and tiny one-way streets. |
|
|
 |
Cosmopolitan São Paulo São Paulo is the richest city in the southern hemisphere and is home to millions of immigrants. It is one of the most diverse cities in the world and the most cosmopolitan city existent in any developing country. |
|
|
 |
Porto Alegre, home of the Gauchos The sky and the Guaíba Lake certainly are the main and the more outstanding impressions of Porto Alegre. But the city has much more to show and to celebrate with its visitors. It’s a place of good food and good businesses. It’s a place that deeply values the culture. |
|
|
 |
Tango in Buenos Aires More European than South American in flavor, Buenos Aires heart boasts bustling streets, grand avenues, old-time cafes and stylish restaurants. The locals are renowned for their flair and cockiness, even in times of adversity. It's a city of tragedy and elation; a vibrant, cosmopolitan capital. |
|
|
 |
Historical Ouro Preto Ouro Preto (meaning Black Gold) was founded as a mining town, acquiring fame and status during the 18th century's gold rush. Subsequently, it became a major center during what is known as Brazil's golden age, leaving an important cultural legacy. |
|
|
 |
Picturesque Paraty Set between the hills and the sea, blessed with a bay of calm and clear waters and forgotten by the modern world - that’s Paraty. Its lovely townhouses and cobbled streets still retain much of its colonial charm. |
| Beach Packages |
 |
Beach in Angra dos Reis To the south of Rio lies the beautiful Green Coast. This area is famous for its forest covered mountains which seem to fall into the emerald colored sea. The coast line is dotted with hundreds of small islands. It is a paradise for sun seekers, water sports enthusiasts and nature-lovers. |
|
|
 |
Beach in Búzios Búzios was "discovered" by none other than Brigitte Bardot, who stumbled upon it while touring the area in 1964. It lies on a peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean with 27 beaches. Today Búzios is the meeting point for upper class Brazilian holidaymakers, as well as many foreign tourists. |
|
|
 |
Beach at Comandatuba Island Located in southern Bahia, the Cocoa Coast encompasses preserved ecological sanctuaries. Dozens of kilometers of nearly deserted beaches with dense coconut groves share the coastline with a lush variety of vegetation from native coastal rainforest to vast mangroves and magnificent cacao plantations, some of which have been used as settings for films and soap operas. |
|
|
 |
Beach at Costa do Sauípe The 193 km Coconut Coast covers the breathtaking north coast of Bahia and comprises one of the most well-structured, private, tourist complexes in Brazil, with totally planned landscaping to obtain a perfect integration with the natural beauty. |
|
|
 |
Beach at Fernando de Noronha Island This archipelago offers the cleanest waters of Brazil being considered one of the best world dive points, with visibility of approximately 100 meters. The island has many unspoiled beaches and interesting wildlife. The "Dolphins Bay" is a lookout point to watch the spinner dolphins in the bay. |
|
|
 |
Beach in Ilha Grande Ilha Grande has a lot to offer: pure and virgin nature, transparent waters and desert beaches, mountains and jungles, exotic flowers, colorful birds, monkeys, sea turtles and dolphins swimming freely, everything in just one place, in just one destiny, with an adequate infrastructure to allow you an excellent stay. |
|
|
 |
Beach in Morro de São Paulo Beautiful beaches, water encircled by coral reefs, enchanting scenery. This is Morro de São Paulo, an island where the only motorized transportation consists of tractors to take visitors to outlying beaches, leaving in the morning and returning in the afternoon. |
|
|
 |
Beach at Praia da Pipa Being one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil, situated in the biggest ecological sanctuary in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Praia da Pipa bewitches you with its clear, warm waters, immense coconut palms plantations, natural pools and viewpoints, impressive cliffs, some still covered by Atlantic Forest, white sand dunes, coves and precipices. |
|
|
 |
Beach at Praia de Itamambuca Sun, sea and a laid-back style, midst a paradisiacal landscape... Itamambuca is considered the most fascinating of the 80 beaches in Ubatuba. Its natural beauty and magic atmosphere attract visitors from all parts of Brazil and the world. Itamambuca hosts the most important Brazilian surf competitions, and it shows good waves all year long. But this beach is not only about surfing! |
|
|
 |
Beach at Praia do Forte Praia do Forte is a protected environmental area with 13 km of semi-deserted beach bordered by lush groves of coconut palms, close to the ecological Atlantic Forest, lagoons, beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs, whale observation areas, and coral reefs. Also in the area is the charming Fishermen's Village and the Castelo Garcia D'Ávila ruins, the only example of a medieval structure in Brazil. |
| Combined Packages |
 |
Rio & Angra at Pestana properties This marvelous combined package features two of the best Pestana properties in Brazil: Pestana Rio Atlântica with its stunning view over Copacabana Beach and Pestana Angra, a charming and exclusive resort in the ecological paradise of Angra dos Reis. |
|
|
 |
Rio and Iguaçú Falls Experience two Brazilian highlights visiting Rio de Janeiro, the "Marvelous City", and then the world-famous Iguaçú Falls. |
|
|
 |
Samba, Tango & More The main highlights of Brazil and Argentina combined in one package: enjoy the excitement of Rio de Janeiro, visit of Iguaçú 'UNESCO World Heritage site' and end your trip at the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires. |
|
|
 |
Samba, Tango & Chile Enjoy the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the natural wonder of Iguaçú Falls, Buenos Aires complex, energetic, and seductive port city and lastly the friendly and cosmopolitan Santiago. |
|
|
 |
Rio, Iguaçú Falls and the Amazon This tour focuses on the natural wonders of Brazil combining the energy of Rio de Janeiro with the intense force of Iguaçú Falls and the exotic wildlife and landscapes of the Amazon. |
|
|
 |
South American Mix Delight yourself in the southern region of Peru visiting first colonial Lima, magical Cuzco and Machu Picchu "The lost city of the Incas", the majestic Lake Titicaca and finally Arequipa. Experience also Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires, the breathtaking Iguaçú Falls and last but not least Rio de Janeiro, the marvelous city. |
| Eco Packages |
 |
The Amazon Clearly, this is a world of enormous fascination to everyone interested in nature! With its legends and myths, the reality of the Amazon is still an enigma for humanity. |
|
|
 |
Amazon Cruises - Amazon Clipper Traditional and Premium Amazon Clipper cruises provide you with the opportunity to see and enjoy nature at its fullest in the wonderful environment of the Amazon rain forest, especially at dawn and dusk. DEPARTS EVERY MONDAY AT 02:30 PM AND ARRIVES BACK ON WEDNESDAY AT 11:30 AM. |
|
|
 |
Amazon Cruises - Amazon Clipper Traditional and Premium Amazon Clipper cruises provide you with the opportunity to see and enjoy nature at its fullest in the wonderful environment of the Amazon rain forest, especially at dawn and dusk. DEPARTS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 02:30 PM AND ARRIVES BACK ON SATURDAY AT 11:30 AM. |
|
|
 |
Amazon Cruises - Iberostar Grand Amazon Enjoy some adventure, nature and comfort aboard the Iberostar Grand Amazon Cruise Ship for 3 nights on the Solimões and Amazon river. DEPARTS EVERY THURSDAY AT 06:00 PM AND ARRIVES BACK ON SUNDAY AT 08:00 AM. |
|
|
 |
Amazon Cruises - Iberostar Grand Amazon Enjoy some adventure, nature and comfort aboard the Iberostar Grand Amazon Cruise Ship for 4 nights on the Negro river. DEPARTS EVERY SUNDAY AT 06:00 PM AND ARRIVES BACK ON THURSDAY AT 08:00 AM. |
|
|
 |
Lençóis and Chapada Diamantina, a unique place The community of Lençóis, gateway to the Chapada Diamantina, is an old colonial town of stone streets and little churches, with cellphone towers being the only real sign of modern world. The attractions here are entirely natural. People walk the highlands, explore caves, mountain bike old miners' tracks, swim in natural pools, and waterfalls. |
|
|
 |
Natal and prehistorical Cariri Combine your beach holidays in Natal with an interesting incursion into the backlands of the state of Paraíba, offering prehistoric rock art, fossils of gigantic animals, petrified primitive vegetation, natural swimming pools, and the fascinating caatinga (thornforest) with its stunted trees and spiky scrub. |
|
|
 |
Natal and the Dinosaurs Valley About 120 million years ago, giant reptiles left their footprints throughout the Northeastern dry lands. The so-called Vale dos Dinossauros (Valley of the Dinosaurs), in the interior of the state of Paraíba, in the Northeast region of Brazil, is known as an archaeological treasure by the researchers. |
|
|
 |
Pantanal, pure nature Pantanal is the world's largest contiguous wetland area located in the center of South America, spanning three countries. It's a perfect ecological niche for a great number of birds, reptiles and other animals to the delight of wildlife watchers and photographers. |
|
|
 |
The best of South Pantanal Visit 3 exceptional places in Mato Grosso do Sul: the magnificent fauna and flora of Pantanal, the countless waterfalls of Serra da Bodoquena, including the state’s tallest one (156 m high), and the crystal clear waters of Bonito. |
|
|
 |
Rio and Pantanal Enjoy Pantanal, one of the world's greatest wildlife reserves, a vast and luxuriant wetland with a greater abundance of wildlife than anywhere else in Brazil. |
|
|
 |
Ecological Brazil This trip is the most thorough and authentic exploration of the Pantanal wetland and the Amazon rainforest, natural paradises. Visit the most interesting places escorted by skilled naturalist guides. |
| Special Packages |
 |
New Year's 2008/2009 in Rio The highlight of New Year's Eve in Rio is the spectacular firework display on the Copacabana Beach. Seeing 2 million people all dressed in white along the beach, which is filled with candles, is unforgettable! |
|
|
 |
Carnival 2009 in Rio This is called the world's most famous party. A million tourists join millions of Rio's citizens (Cariocas, as the inhabitants are called) in enthusiastic revelry spanning several days. |
|
|
 |
Afro-Brazilian Culture in Rio de Janeiro Discover a hidden and different Rio, where nothing remained untouched by African customs, beliefs and behaviors – a state of affairs that clearly influences today's city, too, with its mixture of Afro-Brazilian music, spiritualist cults and cuisine. |
|
|
 |
Afro-Brazilian Culture in Salvador Come to Salvador da Bahia, the center of cultural and religious syncretism in Brazil and feel the African influence. Capoeira, candomblé, and maculelê are examples of a cherished legacy carried on through martial arts, religious expressions, music, high-energy dances, colorful arts, and a delicious cuisine. |
|
|
|
Rua Barata Ribeiro, 543/706 - Copacabana - CEP: 22040-000 - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil Tel: +55 21 2545-5748 - Fax: +55 21 2235-7427 - Mobile: +55 21 7834 8282 In case you have any doubts, please contact us at office@opcotours.com |