MS FRAM SOUTH AMERICA
18-DAYS EXPEDITION VOYAGE
DEPARTURE: 13 March 2017
BOOKING CODE: CENFRWOR1701
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FROM £ 4962pp Northbound
EXPEDITION TO THE AMAZON RAINFOREST
This is an amazing expedition combining tropical beaches with metropolitan city life as well as excursions into the Amazon rainforest. We embark in Montevideo in Uruguay and travel north along the coastline of Brazil. Next, we sail up the Amazon River to Manaus, giving you a fantastic opportunity to really get to know the country with its tropical paradises, stunning nature, and rich history.
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YOUR EXPEDITION DAY BY DAY
DAY 1: MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY Your journey begins with an overnight stay in a hotel in Montevideo, the Uruguayan cap- ital. MS Fram does not leave until the next aft ernoon, giving you plenty of time to explore the city and experience its lively nightlife.
DAY 2: MONTEVIDEO In the aft ernoon, MS Fram sails out of the Rio de la Plata into the open waters of the Atlantic. The river mouth is a very busy ship- ping route and you can spot vessels from all over the world.
DAY 3: AT SEA Enjoy the tropical temperatures on deck or lectures from the Expedition Team.
DAY 4: ITAJAÍ, BRAZIL Itajaí is a mix of modernity and elements of the past. With more than 140 years of history, Itajaí still shows traces of its Azorean colonisa- tion in the local architecture, as well as a cultural heritage from the Portuguese colonists and
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German immigrants that came in the 18th and 19th centuries.
DAY 5: ITAJAÍ, BRAZIL
Many buildings, such as the Public Market, the Itajaí History Museum and the House of Culture, are former mansions that are listed as historic heritage sites. Surrounded by the beautiful Brazilian rainforest and several impressive beaches, it is an excellent start- ing point for our excursions that let you explore both the fascinating culture and the astonishing nature.
DAY 6: SANTOS Home to the largest seaport in South America, Santos is a vibrant and eclectic port town. The city features a four-mile stretch of beach with a lush promenade separating it from the seafront condos and hotels. The prom- enade is where the locals hang out, so taking a walk here is a great way to experience the ambience of the city. Other places of interest include the aquarium, the Orchid Garden
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and the zoo-botanic garden. At the dock museum and the Coff ee Stock Exchange, you will see the important role that coff ee has played in the town since the 19th century. Finally, don’t miss the handicraft market, where you will fi nd typical Brazilian souvenirs.
DAY 7: AT SEA A day at sea is perfect for birdwatching, attending lectures or simply relaxing with a good book.
DAY 8: AT SEA Have another relaxing day at sea, or attend the lectures.
DAY 9: SALVADOR The state of Bahia has been populated for several thousand years, firstly by the Gê people and then by an indigenous tribe called the Tupinambá people. In 1500, it was claimed by the Portuguese and in 1549, Salvador de Bahia – Brazil’s fi rst town – was established by the colonial settlers. The historic centre,
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