Hermes Tours

BRAZIL'S BEACHES AND JUNGLES

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Included:
Please note that the above cost includes all accommodation in 3/4 star, gay friendly hotels, with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges. All activities as outlined in the itinerary; all meals as per itinerary; the services of a Hermes Tours Escort throughout the trip (with minimum participation of 10); all ground transportation as per itinerary; Entrance fees to all sites on itinerary.

Not Included:
International airfare to/from Rio/Manaus; transfers to/from airport; domestic airfare Rio-Salvador-Manaus (about $350); visas to Brazil; personal travel and cancellation insurance; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; services of a personal nature like alcohol; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes as well as customary tips to guides.

Visas:
Canadian and American passport holders are required to have visas to enter Brazil for tourism purposes. Your passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months after the end of the tour. Call us at toll free: 1-877-486-4335 if you have any questions.

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to Brazil but Hermes Tours does recommend that your tetanus booster as well as other routine vaccines be up to date. Please discuss with your doctor if you should take an antimalarial drug for the Amazon. You may also visit the CDC website at: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/brazil.htm

Currency and Money Issues:
It is very easy to withdraw money from ATMs located throughout the country as well as to use your Visa or MasterCard. The American Express card is less widely accepted.
Travelers checks are also accepted however can carry a heavy commission fee. We recommend to travelers to bring only a small amount of cash and/or travelers checks and to rather use their ATM and credit cards while traveling.

LIABILITIES / DISCLAIMERS

Making a reservation with a deposit will be considered to be consent to the following conditions:
Hermes Tours reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 10 participants.

Hermes Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure.

Hermes Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage occasioned by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form.