February 4th to February 16th, 2014
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Tuesday February 4, 2014 Arrival at São Paulo Morning visit the Canadian Embassy – Presentation on Brazilian Agricultural Industry.
Coach transfer from the Canadian Embassy to Sao Paulo airport to catch your flight to Londrina. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax at the hotel or to explore Londrina on your own. Your Brazilian guide will recommend the best area to visit downtown Londrina. Welcome Dinner Traditional Brazilian BBQ – Hosted by AME
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Day 2: Wednesday February 5, 2014 Breakfast at the hotel Morning visit the Soybean Institute: Embrapa
Morning visit to the Soybean Institute to get an insight in soybean, sunflower research. Embrapa Soybean is one of 45 research units of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation. It’s mission is “to provide feasible solutions for the sustainability of the soybean and sunflower productive chains, through research, development and innovation, for the benefit of Brazilian society”. Its contributions to the Brazilian soybean agribusiness, places Embrapa Soybean as a world reference in the development of technologies for tropical areas. Its main contributions are: development of cultivars adapted to low latitudes; pest biological control, integrated pest management; soil management and conservation techniques; among others. Embrapa Soybean is also in charge of the sunflower research program, nationally, and wheat research program, for the State of Paraná, carried out in partnership with Embrapa Wheat and the Agronomic Institute of Paraná. Citrus Farm Visit – today we will meet and visit with the owner of a large citrus orchard in Maringa region. Lunch on your own – coach will stop at recommended restaurant by Brazilian tour leader. Afternoon visit a sugarcane farm in the Maringá region
Overnight in Maringá |
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Day 3: Thursday February 6, 2014 Breakfast at the hotel Morning visit Agro Industrial Cooperative “Cocamar Cooperative Agroindustrial was founded on March 27, 1963 brought together by a group of 46 founders, all coffee producers. The goal was to organize regional production, receive and benefit from the product. Over time, the cooperative has diversified its business grew and is today among the largest cooperative organizations in the country, and owns the largest and most diversified industrial park of Brazilian cooperatives. Their region includes 54 municipalities in the North and Northwest of Paraná, with 11,800 members working in the production of soybeans, corn, wheat, coffee and orange.” Lunch on your own – coach will stop at recommended restaurant by Brazilian tour leader Afternoon visit to a large grain farm Drive to Campo Mourão 01h15 driving Overnight in Campo Mourão |
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Day 4: Friday February 7, 2014 Early Breakfast: Drive to Cascavel –02 hour drive
Full day at Show Rural Coopavel Show Rural Coopavel is an event that will highlight technologies to increase productivity of small, average and large rural properties. During our visit you will be free to explore and visit the areas you are interested in, this is a great opportunity to see what new technologies and products are being developed in Brazil. The group may have the opportunity to meet with the President of Coopavel. (To be confirmed) Overnight in Iguassu Falls – Recanto Park Hotel
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Day 5: Saturday February 8, 2014 Breakfast at the hotel Morning visit at the Brazilian side of falls Lunch on your own – recommended restaurant by Brazilian tour leader Rafain dinner show – hosted by AME Tonight the group will be treated to a traditional Brazilian barbecue, prepared with a great variety of selected meats and side dishes. During dinner, you will be entertained by the South American folkloric show, this show represents the music and dance of Brazilian culture. Overnight in Iguassu Falls Recanto Park Hotel |
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Day 6: Sunday February 9, 2014 Breakfast at the hotel Morning tour of the Itaipu Dam Itaipu is one of the world’s largest hydroelectric projects. Its 18 massive turbine generators, located in the powerhouse at the base of the dam, are capable of generating 12,600 megawatts of electricity. Built as a joint venture by Paraguay and Brazil, the complex of dams and spillways curves across almost 5 miles (8 km) of the Alto Paraná River.
Transfer to the airport to connect with your domestic flight Curitiba Transfer to the hotel – check in Free time to enjoy Curitiba – tour guide will recommend places to visit in old city. Overnight in Curitiba |
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Day 7: Monday February 10, 2014 Breakfast at the hotel Morning Visit at the FAEP Federation of Agriculture of Parana State FAEP (Federation of Agriculture of the State of Paraná), a member of the CNA (National Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil), which brings together 27associations, 2.300 unions and 1.7 million volunteer members. Tour at Municipal Market of Curitiba Lunch on your own at the market
Visit at the OCEPAR – Association of Cooperatives of Parana “OCEPAR – The Ocepar System consists of three separate companies, nonprofit, in close partnership, dedicated to the representation, promotion, development, training and social promotion of cooperatives in Paraná.” www.paranacooperativo.coop.br/ppc Overnight in Curitiba |
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Day 8: Tuesday February 11, 2014 Breakfast at the hotel Panoramic train tour to Morretes on the Serra Verde Express Traveling along 110 km of a railroad with 125 years of history through the largest preserved area of Brazil’s Atlantic forest.
Lunch on your own Drive to Paranaguá – 50 km – 40 minutes driving time Visit the Paranaguá Grains Harbour – Meeting with the operations manager http://www.portosdoparana.pr.gov.br/ “The Port Administration of Paranaguá and Antonina (APPA) is a public autarchy created in 1947 by the Government of Paraná. Nowadays, the Autarchy is responsible for managing the ports of Paraná. APPA employs approximately 700 people. Another four thousand independent port workers, organized in seven class unions, also work in the Paraná ports.” Overnight in Ponta Grossa
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Day 9: Wednesday February 12, 2014 Breakfast at the hotel Morning visit the CONAB National Company of Food Supply CONAB focuses on 3 main areas
We will have a presentation of role CONAB plays in the Brazilian agricultural industry. The presentation will focus on the Food Acquisition Program which supports the family farms in Brazil. Visit a Dairy Farm – hosted by the manager you will get a full tour of the milking facilities and an overview of the dairy industry in Brazil. Visit a Hog Farm – subject to availability
Overnight in Ponta Grossa |
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Day 10: Thursday February 13, 2014 Breakfast at the hotel Visit the Experimental Farm at Ponta Grossa State University The university runs two separate farms; one for research and one as a commercial operation. Drive to Curitiba - 120 km - 01h35 driving Flight to Cuiabá Overnight in Cuiabá |
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Day 11: Friday February 14, 2014 Breakfast at the hotel Drive to Campo Verde - 134 km Visit a Cotton Farm or a Cotton Processor
Drive to Primavera do Leste - 103 km Visit a large cropping Farm – hosted by the farm manager
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Day 12: Saturday February 15, 2014 Breakfast at the hotel Visit to Bom Futuro Farm, from Eraí Maggi Seeds Group Erai Meggi Seeds group is a large company that harvests, processes, and exports soybeans. The Maggi group is also involved in the infrastructure projects that are necessary to sustain the soy industry, notably soy terminals, highways, and waterways. Maggi is the world’s largest soya bean producer. Afternoon visit a Farm Machinery Dealership Drive to Cuiabá 235 km 02h15 driving Farewell Dinner – hosted by AME |
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Day 13: Sunday February 16, 2014 Overnight in Cuiabá Breakfast at the hotel Morning flight to São Paulo Transfer to CEAGESP Afternoon visit the CEAGESP - www.ceagesp.gov.br “CEAGESP is a large warehouse terminal in São Paulo. They are the largest Tour Ends Transfer to international flight or overnight and connect with your international flight on the 17th Feb. ----------------------------------------- TOUR PRICING: Based on 30 passengers Land arrangements only as per itinerary Deposit Due Dates: Payment Details: Initial Deposit of $500 per person at the time of booking, deposit must be received on or before August 30th 2013. Final Payment due November 29th 2013. Final payment must be paid via cheque made out to Leader Tours Inc. Leader Tours Inc. will also provide the following services if required. Land Arrangement: What is included in the package? • All hotel accommodations Feb 4th to Feb 16th 2014 What is not included in the package? International flights Important: You will need to book flights leaving Canada on the 2nd Feb arriving in Brazil on the 3rd Feb – you will need hotel for the night of the 3rd Feb in Sao Paulo. Recommended hotel - Hotel Trianon Paulista GROUP MEETING PLACE FOR TOUR COACH PICK UP WILL BE AT: HOTEL TRIANON PAULISTA SAO PAULO. www.hoteltrianon.com.br/ WE WILL CONFIRM PICK UP TIME CLOSER TO THE DEPARTURE DATE! Address: Alameda Casa Branca, 355/363, Sao Paulo, CEP 01408-001, Brazil 36 minutes from the International Airport Approximate cost $94 to $135 per night based on room type/booking date. If you need help please call Lawrence Rowley to book flights and hotel stay on your behalf. Domestic flights – approximate cost $390 to $480 USD per person depending on time of booking! Please call/email for assistance when you have signed up for the trip. Meals – 13 lunches and 9 dinners are not included – approximate cost of meals are as follows… Dinners $18 to $20 per person (main meal and drink) Lunch $6 to $10 per person Taxi cost – Airport to Hotel in city – approximate cost $70 per trip Transfer options: When choosing taxis, please try to use the blue-and-white Guarucoop radio taxis from the airport. These taxis provide a flat rate from the Airport (approximately CAD $70). They are reliable and generally safe, unlike some other “common” taxis, which are all white with red plaques. Other options for those that prefer the comfort of the 'meet and greet' style service come in the form of executive taxi or transfer companies. Transfers from the airport on arrival – approximate cost $49 per person one way with transfer company.
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