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ATTENTION - This trip requires VACCINATION against YELLOW FEVER!The exchange student will have to take the vaccine against the Yellow Fever, at least 10 (ten) days prior to the trip (in case the student hasn't taken it yet befire coming to Brazil; it lasts for ten years).

Tuiuiús, alligators, capybaras, anacondas… Have you ever seen or heard about any of these creatures? Can you find Pantanal on a map? Now you will have the chance to see and experience it yourself!In Pantanal, you will find one of the last unexplored natural reserves in the world, with the biggest wildlife reservation on the American Continent. Exploring Pantanal you will have the chance to fish for piranhas, go horseback riding, go on a safari and experiment first-hand a stunning display of animals, especially birds.At night, we will watch the alligators and observe other animals sleeping in their natural habitat; it will be a great adventure through Pantanal's mysteries.We will also visit the city of Bonito, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. There, we will learn more about the preservation efforts in the area and the important role of Ecotourism in environmental education. This little city has some of the clearest water on the planet, with caves, forests, waterfalls and rivers; ideal for sports such as snorkeling and rafting. Bonito is a rare and beautiful place, a destination still unknown by most Brazilians!You will have the opportunity to meet other exchange students from all over the world and share the unique experience of visiting these wonderful ecosystems.

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ProgramOct/31/2016 – Monday - Boarding in Campo Grande

ATTENTION: Boarding in Campo Grande: During all day (until 06:00pm), our staff will be ready to receive the students from other cities at the Campo Grande bus station/airport and take them to the hotel.IMPORTANT: The air tickets must be issued exclusively by Terra Brasil, assuring, whenever possible, the best schedule and flights where you travel together with our staff and other students, on the same plane.19:30 – Dinner (included) and overnight stay.After dinner, we will have our General Orientation (mandatory to all students), in which you will be informed about the rules of the trip and how to enjoy it at its best.

Nov/01/2016 – Tuesday - Campo Grande / Pantanal

Early breakfast.08:00 - Boarding to Pantanal.In the beginning of the afternoon, after a short stop at Miranda to have lunch (not included), we will take a safari through the Eco-tourism Park Road, our first opportunity to observe and take pictures of animals like alligators and tuiuiús. Arrival at our hotel in the afternoon. Check in and free afternoon to enjoy the hotel.Dinner (included).

Nov/02/2016 – Wednesday - Pantanal

07:00 – Breakfast.We will begin to explore Pantanal in different groups: horseback riding, safari/trekking, piranha fishing and boat trip. Be prepared to see rare animals like the blue macaw, the emu and the Pantanal deer.Delicious lunch and free time to rest in the big shaded hammock circles. After the hot noon sun passes, Pantanal exploration in different groups continues.At night, our adventure continues: dinner followed by alligator and other animals spotting like the Anaconda and the Capybara; using high powered spot-lights.

Nov/03/2016 – Thursday - Pantanal

07:00 – Breakfast.After breakfast, we will continue our tour through Pantanal divided into different groups.Lunch, free time to rest and after the hot sun, we will continue the tours.19:30 – Typical dinner (Pantanal’s barbecue) and bonfire. In the Pantanal’s farms, after dinner, people usually get together to talk and listen to viola music. At night, when it is colder, a bonfire is lit. This experience will make you feel like a real “pantaneiro”.

Nov/04/2016 – Friday - Pantanal / Bonito

Breakfast and free morning for the last minutes in Pantanal.12:00 – Check out, lunch (included) and departure to Bonito.Arrival in Bonito/MS in the evening, dinner (not included) and check in.ATTENTION: Dinner at this day is not included.

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ProgramNov/05/2016 – Saturday - Bonito

After breakfast, we will visit the unforgettable Blue Lagoon Cave. Inside this cave there is a lake with incredible blue water. You will learn a lot about how the caves were formed million years ago. After the tour, lunch (not included).15:00 – Get ready for an exciting boat ride through the Formoso River. You will have lots of excitement through the 8km ride where you can observe some typical animals of Bonito’s region. Be ready to get totally wet. Our adventure ends at Ilha do Padre (Priest Island) where you can swim in the waterfalls and might be lucky enough to take pictures of some exotic birds like the red macaw. At night, we will go out for dinner (included) and have free time to shop for handcraft goods and souvenirs and to walk through the beautiful town of Bonito. At night, its main street will charm you with its people and tourists from all over the world.

Nov/06/2016 – Sunday - Bonito

Breakfast and departure to Estância Mimosa. Group picture upon arrival. We will take a walk through the forest along Mimoso River on a beautiful trail observing plant and animal life and visit six beautiful waterfalls, along with small caves and natural pools. After the tour, delicious lunch (included) and free time at Estância Mimosa. Return to the hotel.At night, we will visit the curious Jibóia Project, where we will learn a little more about the habits and life of the snakes in order to detach the image of danger and fear most people associate to them. At the end, a photo with a real snake! Later at night, we will have dinner (not included) at the centre of Bonito.

Nov/07/2016 – Monday - Bonito

Breakfast and departure for Rio da Prata. On this tour, we will trek through the forest, where you will be able to watch several species of animals and rich vegetation up to the Rio da Prata water spring. We will snorkel in this huge natural aquarium, in crystal clear water containing many species of tropical fish and underwater plant life. There, a new world will open in front of your eyes. You will understand why this place is called Bonito (beautiful in Portuguese).Delicious lunch (included) and free time to prepare your presentation for the Talent Show.At night, after dinner (included), you will be able to represent your country and display your personal talents at the talent show. Following, farewell PARTY!

Nov/08/2016 – Tuesday - Bonito / Return

Check out and breakfast.Departure from Bonito to Campo Grande.12:30* – Arrival time (estimated) at Campo Grande and disembark of the students to the bus station/airport to return to their host cities. End of our services.ATTENTION: Lunch and dinner at this day are not included.

*We will be traveling a long distance from Pantanal and the arrival time may change according to the traffic conditions or any other unforeseen circunstances. Therefore, we suggest the host parents to contact the General Coordinator of the Trip at (31) 991911431, 2 to 4 hours in advance, and confirm the arrival time.If the disembark in another city (different than those mentioned above) is confirmed, more information will be available at Terra Brasil's website.

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general conditions

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1. Portuguese is the official language of the trip. 2. No traveler will be allowed to deviate from the itinerary or program established for the

group.3. The exchange student must arrive at the boarding place on the date and time established

by the Organization. No student may arrive early without the approval of the Organization and your host district; if a student must arrive early, additional fees may apply, including but not limited to; hotel costs, meals, transportation to the hotel and any unforeseen expenses due to the early arrival. After the trip all students must return immediately and straight to his/her host city.

4. In bus trips, you must board/disembark at the boarding place closest to the city that you live in. Students who wish to board at a different boarding place must ask for previous authorization from the Organization and your host district 15 days prior to the departure of the trip. This possibility will depend on the availability of the bus seats. In this case, the student must pay for the chosen boarding place, if more expensive, and will not have right to a discount, if less expensive.

5. In case of bus trips, the Organization will be responsible for the Exchange Student's reception and transfer only at the boarding city, only if we receive complete arrival information 10 days prior to the beginning of the trip, if this information is not supplied by the student, he/she must pay for the transfer from the Bus Depot/Airport to the boarding place or accommodation. The boarding place for trips by air is at the last airport.

6. The Organization is not responsible for the student's transportation from their host cities to the boarding place.

7. It is strictly prohibited to possess, use or buy drugs of any kind including alcoholic beverages.

8. In relation to romantic relationships, we expect all travelers to respect the Rotary rules.9. It is not allowed to make piercings or tattoos during the trip. 10. "Pranks" such as removing objects from supermarkets, stores, hotels etc. will be strictly

punished and will be reported to Your host district in addition to any legal ramifications such acts might bring about.

11. One or more Rotarians will accompany the group as Chaperons.12. Some trips may require a guarantee deposit to cover fines charged for delay penalties,

devolution of lost and found objects, warnings, etc. The remaining amount will be returned to the exchange students at the end of the trip (if the payment was done with a credit card, you'll have the money back on the same card, not in cash).

13. The timetable is shown in the program and should be respected. The Organization reserves the right to alter the itinerary or timetable in case of unforeseen circumstances or for the benefit of the group. If you do not respect the timetable, you will be charged a penalty (this money will be reverted into an activity for all participants). We expect you to be responsible, have group spirit, and be on time.

14. The trip coordinators will determine the departure and return time for all activities as well as the curfew for each night.

15. At embarks/disembarks, we will be traveling a long distance and the arrival time may change according to the traffic conditions or any other unforeseen problem during the trip. Therefore, we suggest the host parents to contact Terra Brasil by calling the General Coordinator of the Trip or Terra Brasil´s mobile phone (we will give the numbers before the trip starts) 2 to 4 hours in advance, and confirm the correct arrival time. The air/bus tickets that the student may need to go back to their host city must also follow any possible delays.

16. Extra expenditures: This will vary from person to person. We estimate that R$20 per day for meals should be sufficient for most students. Use your own judgment on how much you will need to bring to cover expenses not included in the tour cost. You will be visiting places with a large variety of souvenirs, if you plan to shop bring more money. The trip doesn't include extra expenditures such as but not limited to telephone calls, not included meals, laundry, mini bar, etc.

17. Some attractions included on this trip have special prices for students, in order to benefit from it; you will need your Student ID. If you do not bring it, you may need to pay regular price for those attractions.

18. Credit Card is a convenient and safe way to pay for a lot of your expenses. Machines to cash money will be available but maybe not when you need, so we recommend you to have enough money between withdrawals. We suggest you to have not more than R$300 and not less than R$100 at all times. The Organization will not be responsible for any missing cash.

19. Take as little luggage as possible (15kg/33lb maximum). You will have to carry and be responsible for it at all times. Bring in your hand luggage all the personal belongings you will need during the trips such as toothbrush, medicines, camera etc. It is your own duty to be informed about airlines policies. The Organization will not be responsible for any lost or damaged luggage. If it is under the care of a supplier, the supplier will apply its own policy and in most cases they do take responsibility for lost or stolen articles, therefore avoid bringing any expensive or valuable items.

20. The trip requires a minimum of 30 travelers to operate. The Organization reserves the

right to cancel any trip that does not meet the minimum number of passengers.21. The talent show is a fun event for everyone. We will have a special moment when your

talent will be appreciated. Be ready to make a presentation. Bring typical clothes from your country, CD's with songs you might need, musical instruments you can play and, most important of all, creativeness and good temper. The coordination staff can help you to prepare your presentation.

22. Health Issues: Prepare before the trip by resting and eating well. If you take medication regularly, plan to bring enough for your entire trip. Attention: Your health is extremely important in order to enjoy the trip. Take good care of it!

23. Even if you can swim, USE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES! Those who cross the limit area established by the coordination staff will be strictly punished.

24. We will be often exposed to sun light. Be careful and bring a lot of sun block.25. By going on the trip, the exchange student authorizes the use of his/her image on the

Organization promotional material such as brochures, website, videos, etc.26. No exchange student is allowed to leave the hotel at night without the accompaniment/

authorization of a trip coordination member.27. This is a cultural trip; therefore all the exchange students must attend all the activities in

the program.28. Do not forget to always communicate with your home/host family and Rotary Club.

Anyone can follow the trip on twitter, Facebook and Blog; we might ask you to post the latest happenings.

29. Some tours may include promotional items such as T-Shirts, Backpacks, Water Bottles, etc.. These items must be ordered in advance to be available for the tour; therefore those that register for the tour within 25 days of departure may not be eligible to receive promotional items listed in the inclusions section of the tour.

30.In case you decide not to go on the trip, you should request the cancellation of your reservation. All requests must be received in writing and the following schedule applies to all:

*Now to 45 days prior to departure: 10% of the total land price is nonrefundable.*44 to 30 days prior to departure 25% of the total land price is non- refundable.*29 to 15 days prior to departure 50% of the total land price is non-refundable.*14 to 8 days prior to departure 75% of the total land price is non-refundable.*7 days or less prior to departure 100% of land cost is non-refundable.If you are able to find an exchange student to take your place and the change is possible, only 10% of the total land cost is non-refundable at any date.These amounts are necessary to cover prepaid expenses.These deadlines and penalties also apply if the student cannot attend the trip because he/she did not fulfill any of the reservation requirements.

31. Cancellation Policy for Air portion of the trip is as follows: the deposit (initial payment required on the program in order to guarantee your place) is non-refundable. Once the ticket has been issued (the ticket may be issued anytime without notice after the deposit is received) the cancellation rules for the airline will apply. Remember any refund will be the sole digression of the airline or airlines involved and the Organization holds no responsibility regarding the airlines final decision. The airlines may change the cancellation policy and/or fees at anytime including but not limited to cancellation fees, baggage fees, cost of meals and beverages.

IMPORTANT: We cannot live with a large number of people, for the time of the trip, without good organization and everyone's cooperation. The common goal needs to be respect. In cases of bad behavior or disrespect for the excursion rules, the exchange student may receive up to five warnings, according to the seriousness of his act and to the coordinator's judgment. Each warning will cost the student a fee and if him/her receives 5 warnings, his/her host district and the host family will be notified and that student will be sent to his/her host community immediately at his/her own expense. No refund will be given for the remainder of the tour. The student's Rotary District/Club will be notified of any warnings a student receives during the tour by the coordinators or chaperone and all warnings will accumulate from trip to trip the student takes with us.

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general conditions

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the price is: RS 2.960,00

‘PANTANAL AND BONITO PACKAGE’ (INCLUDES):

· Transportation for the entire trip by bus, air conditioning, fridge, 03 TV's (minimum), DVD, stereo, microphone, game table (depending on number of passengers), bathroom, cellular phone and Geographic Positioning System (GPS) – our bus will be our second home on this trip!· Transfer bus station/boarding place for the exchange students who do not live in the boarding city and inform us not later than 8 days before the beginning of the trip: the arrival time, the bus company, the city they will come from and the departure time;· 08 hotel nights (all with swimming pools and leisure area) including breakfast (buffet): 01 night in Campo Grande; 03 nights in Pantanal Sul-Matogrossense; 04 nights in Bonito;· Typical meals: 11 meals (including one water or soft drink at each one) with desserts during the trip (and options for vegetarians as well!) – a delicious Pantanal's Barbecue is included!· Full Activities' Package: Horseback ride, safari/trekking, piranha fishing, boat tour and alligator spotting in Pantanal. You can't miss it!· Birds spotting (including the Blue Macaw, specie that’s almost extinct);· Entrance to the indescribable Estância Mimosa in Bonito;· Thrilling boat ride in Formoso River – 8 km of pure adventure!· Tour at the paradisiacal Ilha do Padre; · Entrance to Jiboia Project in Bonito; · Trekking and snorkeling in Rio da Prata. Snorkeling is included!· Visit to the unforgettable Blue Lagoon Cave;· EXCLUSIVE party for all the trip's participants!· Accompaniment of one monitor from Terra Brasil Turismo in each bus;· Accompaniment of a general coordinator of the trip from Terra Brasil Turismo.· Specialized local guides;· First aid medicine;· Mineral water inside Terra Brasil bus;· Exclusive video of the trip available online for download! You will be able to share your trip with all of your friends!· One exclusive trip T-shirt;· One patch of the trip;· PRIZE PACK (1 back pack, 1 hat and 1 Squeeze) – Included only if this is your first trip with Terra Brasil Turismo;

DOES NOT INCLUDE:• Extra personal expenses;• Extra charges at hotels;• Meals on the road;• Medicine for treatment of any condition you might have;• Transportation to/from boarding place, for those who live in other cities;• Hotel in the boarding cities one day before/after the trip;• Other items not mentioned in “Inclusions”.

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Reservations

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In order to fulfill all the reservation procedures, please access Terra Brasil's website and follow ALL the steps filling www.terrabrasil.comout your information. Those who cannot find access to the Internet should call us.

To go through all the reservation process is mandatory (first come, first served). Spaces are limited and always sell out!

YOUR RESERVATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY OCTOBER 10TH, 2016 OR WHILE WE STILL HAVE PLACES.

PAYMENTS:

Choose one of the options below:- Credit card payment: AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA or MASTERCARD.- Bank Bill: When you make your reservation on the Internet and choose the “bank bill” option, it will appear automatically on your

screen. You must print it and pay it at any bank in Brazil, before the deadline. If you have any problems paying for the trip, you must contact Terra Brasil Turismo. If you do not pay until the deadline and do not contact Terra Brasil Turismo, your reservation will be automatically cancelled.

By paying for the trip the student agrees with all the terms and conditions of the trip including the cancellation policy

CHECK GENERAL CONDITIONS ITEM 29 AND 30You must read carefully those conditions before making your reservation.

DOCUMENTS:

You should send to Terra Brasil Turismo the documents below:1. Authorization form signed by your parents from your home country. Please, ask your parents to print it, sign, and send a copy

to : reservas@terrabrasil.com http://www.terrabrasil.com/authorization_form.doc 2. Copy of your health/life insurance. Each student must have his own health/life insurance and know how it works to participate

on the trip. If the student does not have an insurance policy or does not know how the insurance works, we will provide him/her with one only for the days of trip (extra cost). The student must pay for all health expenses he/she needs during the trip.

All these documents must be at Terra Brasil by OCTOBER 10TH 2016.

WITHOUT THESE DOCUMENTS, THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TRAVEL.

If you have participated on a previous trip with Terra Brasil and have already sent the documents above, there is no need to send them again.

ACCOMMODATIONS*:* The hotels below are subject to change. Therefore, this relation should not be used as reference to contact the students during the trip. Updated information will be available in Terra Brasil's website. We will also send the updated list by e-mail, including the coordinator's mobile telephone number, 10 days before the beginning of the trip.

- Campo Grande: Harbor Self Buriti Hotel: pool, restaurant, apartments with air conditioning, fridge, private bathroom and internet connection. Phone: (0XX67) 3026-2211. Site: http://www.harborhoteis.com.br/hoteis/hotel-em-campo-grande-harbor-buriti/ - Pantanal: Pousada Santa Clara: pool, restaurant, quiosques, games room, volleyball and badminton fields, soccer field, apartments with air conditioning and private bathroom. The hotel has all the comfort you need, located in an incredible natural reserve, recognized internationally. Phone: (0XX67) 3384-3011 e (0XX67) 99540404 (celular). Site: http://www.pantanalsantaclara.com.br/inicio.html - Bonito: Recanto dos Pássaros Hotel: natural pool, swimming pool, horses, sand court. Apartments with hammock, TV, air conditioning, fridge and private bathroom. Phone: (0XX67) 3255-1048 E-mail: recanto@bonitonline.com.br . Website: www.hotelrecantodospassaros.com.br

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importantYOU MUST BRING TO THE TOUR:

1- Passaport.**Without these documents the student is not allowed to travel.Find below a list of all items (clothes and personal belongs) you should bring along. Mark each one once you put them inside your bag:

1. Shorts (minimum of 3);2. Hat;3. Pants (minimum of 2). One should be an old pair for activities in the Pantanal (they will surely get wet and dirty);4. Camera;5. T-shirts;6. Deodorant;7. Alarm clock (it is your own duty to wake up);8. Cash (around R$210,00 for meals not included);9. Tooth paste and tooth brush;10. Shaving accessories;11. Medicine you might take;12. Cotton socks;13. Extra batteries;14. Sun block;15. Wristwatch (required item);16. Repellent;17. Bathing suit;18. Underwear;19. Soap;20. Plastic bag for dirty clothes;21. Sandals;22. Tennis shoes/boots (minimum of 2 pairs);23. Towel;24. Shampoo;25. Lots of enthusiasm!

IMPORTANT: In Pantanal, we will be far away from any stores. Take everything you will need, we will not have a chance to go shopping.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS – DONATE YOUR USED BOOKS.Did you bring books from your country in English or other languages? After you finish reading, do not take them back, they will just make your luggage heavier.Donate your books to Bonito Public Library, so the local population can learn your language and culture and receive you better next time. Also request books from your local community and from your home country to be donated. Let's promote the development of the people from the places we visit.

Further information:Telephone: +55 31 3282-1737

Fax: +55 31 3282-2884

Consult us also by e-mail or on our website:Website: www.terrabrasil.comEmail: reservas@terrabrasil.comE-mail/MSN: rotarytrips@terrabrasil.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/TBrasilTur Blog: http://turismoterrabrasil.blogspot.com/

WE SUGGEST YOU TO TAKE: • Student ID Card;• Musical instrument you may play;• Sunglasses;• Flashlight;• Banners from your original country Rotary Club;• Books to be donated to Bonito’s public library;• Pins and cards to be traded with friends;• Music you like;• Typical items from your native country and everything else you might need for the talent show.

WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT BRING: • Jewelry;• Bad humor;• Big luggage;• Too much money.

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