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Tailor-made basketball tours in Brazil

Basketball is the third most popular sport in Brazil thanks to their national teams achievements in the World Championships and Olympics in past years and they are definitely looking forward to being the 2016 host city for the Olympic Games. 

Basketball remains a club sport rather than school sport however with many training centres and some fantastic facilities; Brazil is definitely a destination worth considering.

There are literally thousands of fascinating places to see and things to do in a country the size of Brazil.  With more that 2,000 beaches, 60+ national parks, the Amazon Rainforest, Carnivals and beautiful cities such as Rio de Janerio and Sao Louis, the breathtakking Iguazu falls and one of the new seven wonders of the world, the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue.  Brazil is a tourist destination not one to be missed.

Day 1 - IN FLIGHT

Meet at the airport for your flight to Sao Paulo via Madrid. A Gullivers Sports Travel representative will be on hand to assist with the check in procedure.

Day 2 - SAO PAULO

A day for familiarisation. Find the nearest shops, banks, supermarkets and restaurants in Brazil's largest city.

Day 3 - SAO PAULO

Match Day 1

Day 4 - SAO PAULO

Day at leisure.

Optional excursion: Find out about the history of Brazilian football at the Museu do Futebol (Football Museum).

Day 5 - SAO PAULO

Match Day 2

Day 6 - SAO PAULO / RIO DE JANEIRO

Morning at leisure.

In the afternoon transfer by coach to Brazil's liveliest city, Rio de Janeiro.

Day 7 - RIO DE JANEIRO

Match Day 3

Day 8 - RIO DE JANEIRO

Day at leisure.

Optional excursions: trips to Sugarloaf Mountain or Corcovado mountain where the Christ the Redeemer Statue is located.

Day 9 - RIO DE JANEIRO

Match Day 4

Day 10 - RIO DE JANEIRO

Spend your last day at leisure.

Day 11 - RIO DE JANEIRO / IN FLIGHT

Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.

Day 12 - ARRIVE HOME

An early morning arrival in London.

  • The Capital: Brasilia

    Direct Flying Time: Sao Paolo is approx 11 1/2 hours from UK

    Passports: Minimum 6 months validity from departure

    Time Difference: GMT -3 to-5 hours depending on region

    Airport Departure Tax: Included in cost of air tickets

    Currency: Brazilian Real

    Main Language: Portuguese 

    Water: Bottled water is recommended.

    Electricity: 220V AC 60 Hz 

    International Dialing: +55

    Driving: Right hand side of road. International Driving Permit is required.

    Clothing: Warmer clothes for south and during winter season. Rainwear advisable

    Visas: Not required for British passport holders

    Vaccinations: Please consult your G.P. Hepatitis A, polio, tetanus & typhoid is recommended.

    Tax & Tipping: Customary 10% gratuity

     

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