We invite you to join us on an unforgettable journey with the Amaco ‘Treasures of Brazil’ Small Group Tour and Conference in August 2025. This immersive experience offers an unmatched opportunity for doctors, pharmacists, and other health professionals to combine their love for travel with continuing their educational requirements.
Brazil is a land of vibrant contrasts, from the iconic cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo to the stunning natural beauty of the Amazon Rainforest and Iguazu Falls.
You’ll begin in Rio de Janeiro, where you’ll be treated to exclusive experiences at world-famous sites like Copacabana Beach, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Christ the Redeemer. This lively city is the perfect entry point to Brazil’s unique energy, combining natural wonders with urban excitement.
From Rio, we journey to the breathtaking Iguazu Falls for two nights, staying at the luxurious Belmond Hotel das Cataratas. Nestled within Iguaçu National Park, this accommodation grants privileged access to the falls after hours – an opportunity to explore the walkways and witness sunset over the falls without the crowds. The experience is nothing short of magical.
In São Paulo, you’ll explore Brazil’s bustling cultural capital, with its avant-garde architecture, world-renowned dining, and endless shopping. This city is a striking contrast to the rainforest, adding depth and variety to your Brazilian journey.
Then, it’s on to the Amazon, the heart of our itinerary. In Manaus, the gateway to the rainforest, you’ll discover a vibrant colonial history before heading to the remote Juma Lodge, an eco-lodge deep in the Amazon. Here, you’ll be immersed in the enchanting sights and sounds of the world’s largest rainforest – an experience sure to create lifelong memories.
The itinerary is enhanced with an accredited medical education program woven throughout the tour. With an intimate group size capped at just 30 participants, you’ll enjoy a highly interactive learning environment and benefit from the opportunity for peer-to-peer exchanges.
Do not hesitate to give us a call. One of our expert team is available and would be happy to answer any questions you have.
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Your all-inclusive travel package covers handpicked accommodations, all domestic flights in Brazil, meals, beverages, tours, entrance fees, guides, tipping, and exclusive surprises that will elevate the experience.
This Small Group Tour will be hosted by one of Amaco’s experienced staff members, who will ensure everything runs smoothly and that you have an enjoyable, worry-free travel experience.
We invite you to join us on this unforgettable adventure through Brazil’s most treasured destinations.
Secure your spot for this enriching blend of travel, education, and personal connection.
Join us in August 2025 to experience Brazil like never before – enriching your professional knowledge while creating lifelong memories.
8 August 2025 @ 7:00pm
20 August 2025 @ 9:00am
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ends: Manaus, Brazil
Conference Participant: $995 pp
Non-Conference Participant: $795 pp
Amaco Family Price: $14,995 per person
(For previous Amaco Conference Participants)
Early Bird Price: $15,995 per person
(For bookings made on or before 31 January 2025)
Standard Price: $16,995 per person
(For bookings made on or after 1 February 2025)
Treasures of Brazil Single Supplement (if travelling alone): $4,995
On arrival at Rio de Janeiro Airport, you will be met by Amaco staff or our local representative and transferred to our group hotel – the stunning Fairmont Copacabana.
Following check-in at the hotel, you are free to relax in your room or begin enjoying the area surrounding the hotel.
In the evening you will enjoy a Welcome Networking Dinner. It’s a great opportunity to meet your fellow participants, renew old friendships, and start new ones.
Overnight: Fairmont Copacabana Hotel
Included Meals: Welcome Networking Dinner
Conference Sessions 1 & 2 take place this morning.
Lunch will take place immediately after the conference.
In the afternoon, you will experience Rio from another angle. Prepare for an exhilarating experience as you soar over the city taking the breath taking views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach, where the golden sands and bustling promenade are alive beneath you. Then there’s Ipanema Beach, the historic Maracanã Stadium – one of the largest soccer stadiums in the world and the pièce de résistance, a birds eye view of Corcovado Mountain with the majestic Christ the Redeemer statue perched on top.
In the evening you’ll enjoy one of the best churrascaria (Brazilian BBQ) in Rio.
Overnight: Fairmont Copacabana
Included Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch and Dinner
A visit to Rio de Janeiro isn’t complete without seeing Christ the Redeemer, the iconic 38-metre statue atop Corcovado Mountain – recognised as one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
After breakfast, you’ll board the train to reach this breath taking landmark, which symbolises the faith and warmth of the carioca people.
Rio’s postcard had its cornerstone laid in 1922 and the inauguration on October 12, 1931 and has been a symbol of the City of Rio de Janeiro ever since.
It’s then time to discover the winding streets of the Santa Teresa neighbourhood. This historical neighbourhood is now the bohemian region of Rio de Janeiro and the historical crumbling mansions are now work places for artists, writers and musicians.
This captivating hillside neighbourhood overlooks downtown Rio, and highlights the many facets the city has to offer in addition to beachside promenades. The area is dotted with 19th-century mansions – some crumbling wrecks, others carefully preserved in their former glory – which serve as a reminder of the Santa Teresa economic boom. In the 1800s, it was mostly unreachable, with a few farms and a forest refuge for escaped slaves, but the coffee industry golden days brought rich industrialists to the hills, along with their boastful mansions.
After lunch you’ll head back to the hotel before heading out in time to to watch the sunset over Sugar Loaf Mountain.
You’ll dine like a local at the Classic Beach Club ending the evening Brazilian style.
Overnight: Fairmont Copacabana
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to the airport for your group flight to Iguassu.
On arrival you’ll explore the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls. Straddled between the border between Brazil and Argentina -the Brazilian side provides expansive views of the falls from below, allowing you to appreciate the grandeur and sheer power of nature. As you approach the falls, you’ll be greeted by the thunderous roar of water cascading down the majestic cliffs amidst lush greenery. Enjoy vantage points with vast curtains of water plummeting into the gorge. It’s surely is a sight see! Devil’s Throat is a highlight.
Enjoy lunch within Iguaçu National Park before an exhilarating jetboat ride allowing you to get close. Board an impressive jet boat that will travel 6 km down the Iguazu River and through the different tiers of the Falls, all promising exceptional views. You’ll travel to the base of the Falls at an adventurous speed, with delicate wisps of vapour kissing your cheeks. The magnificent scenery will take your breath away at the Tre Mosqueteros Fall, with clear views of both Argentina and Brazil in the background, crested by Devil’s Throat, the Falls highest peak.
You’ll arrive at the stunning Portuguese colonial residence that is now the famous Belmond das Cataratas – the only hotel within the tranquil cover of Brazil’s Iguassu National Park and enjoy unshared access to the park after hours.
Dinner this evening is enjoyed at the hotel.
Overnight: Belmond das Cataratas Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast you’ll need your passport as you set off to Argentina. After border formalities you’ll visit the Lower and Upper trails of the Iguazu National Park that allows close views of the many falls that drop from the Iguazu River. The thundering noise and the falling water is incredibly impressive.
Enjoy lunch within the park before returning back to Brazil in the afternoon with time to enjoy the stunning surroundings of the hotel.
This evening is a culinary treat as you’ll spend the evening tasting Brazilian delicacies while you learn their history and stories by the chef will prepare several dishes in front of you, and explain their origin and importance in local culture.
Overnight: Belmond das Cataratas
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the Iguassu Airport for your group flight to São Paulo. São Paulo is an ‘open-air museum,’ with many architectural styles, including Neo-Gothic and modernist buildings by Oscar Niemeyer. Brazil’s vibrant financial and medical centre, is among the world’s most populous cities. A true contrast to Brazil’s Amazon – both jungles in their own right.
After check in at the hotel you are free to relax or enjoy your local surroundings.
A delicious Brazilian dinner in a stunning restaurant built around a 150 year old tree ends your first night in the big smoke.
Overnight: Renaissance São Paulo
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast Conference Sessions 3 & 4 take place this morning followed by lunch.
In the afternoon you’ll explore the churches, squares, buildings, markets and streets of the historical centre of São Paulo. Take in the smells and colours of Liberdade São Paulo’s ‘Japan Town’. Admire the nature and architecture of Ibirapuera Park and visit the modern Paulista Avenue and the stylish Oscar Freire boulevard, with its murals and art galleries.
Dinner this evening is at a well regarded local restaurant. With a culinary compared to the likes of New York Chef Valdir Oliveira will be serving an attractive menu based around international recipes that he creates via strong technique and well-defined combinations.
Overnight: Renaissance São Paulo
Included Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the airport for your group departure to Manuas – the capital of Amazonas.
Based on domestic flight schedules on arrival you’ll enjoy a Manaus City Tour. Located on the banks of the Negro River in north western Brazil, the capital of the vast state of Amazonas has a rich and vibrant history. Founded in 1669 as a fort to defend against Dutch incursions, it grew significantly during the rubber boom of the late 19th century. This period transformed Manaus into a wealthy city. You’ll see evidence of its extravagant architecture in the iconic Teatro Amazonas inaugurated in 1896.
The city is located at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões Rivers, making it a vital port and gateway to the Amazon rainforest. You’ll explore the historic district and the bustling Municipal Market with its exotic Amazonian fruits.
Dinner this evening will be at the hotel.
Overnight: Juma Opera Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you leave civilisation behind as you head to Juma Rivers peninusla for your stay at your serene Amazonian retreat nestled amongst untouched Amazonian jungle.
You’ll be transferred to Ceasa harbor, where a high-speed motorboat journey to Careiro Village awaits. En route you will witness the Meeting of the Waters, where the vibrant Rio Negro and the sandy-hued Solimões River converge without immediately mixing. From Careiro Village, embark on a chartered van expedition to Maçarico river, to board yet another high-speed motorboat, delving deeper into the heart of the Amazon rainforest. You may even be lucky and spot pink dolphins frolicking in the waters.
Upon arrival at Juma Amazon Lodge, enjoy a warm greeting before being served lunch at the lodge.
Following lunch, we will depart for a canoe excursion of the igarapés (Amazonian creeks) and the igapós (flooded forest), an experience made possible only by paddle canoes. If you’re lucky you may encounter some of the river’s pink dolphins and its the perfect place to jump in and share a swim.
Return to the lodge for dinner.
After dinner you’ll embark on a night expedition to observe frogs, birds and most importantly, caimans with expert guides.
Overnight: Juma Amazon Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Awaken to the sounds of the Amazon. An early morning awaits as you depart for a sunrise excursion to witness the transformation of the sky and listening to the sounds of the waking birds. Your naturalist guide is equipped with binoculars – this is bird watching time. Traverse trails that wind through the lush flora, pausing to discover the abundant wildlife and vibrant bird species before heading back to the lodge for breakfast.
You’ll head out for a guided jungle hike where you will be introduced to the wildlife of the Amazon. Your guide will show you plants and describe their uses, as many are edible or medicinal.
Return back to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch you’ll be given the opportunity to view the lodge form a different perspective – underneath. Juma is built completely upon stilts, you’ll discover how Juma was constructed and the role of sustainability within the lodge.
Late in the afternoon board a motorboat to fish and learn more about the infamous piranha, as well as other Amazonian fish native to the river as the sun sets over the Amazon.
Dinner is back at the lodge.
Overnight: Juma Amazon Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake early for another spectacular morning in the Amazon.
After breakfast, depart the lodge for a guided hike. You’ll stop for lunch just like the locals do – in the Amazon jungle for regional fare cooked over a fire.
Visit a local indigenous house about their fascinating culture. A local will share his knowledge of the traditional medicinal plants and demonstrate how to prepare manioc flour, one of the region’s main economic resources.
Dinner will be served at the lodge.
Overnight: Juma Amazon Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast you’ll depart for the journey back to Manaus. You’ll visit the Pirarucu Floating Dock to see the giant Pirarucu fish (also known as Arapaima), reaching 3 metres high and 200 kg. From the Floating Dock you can feed the fish and observe their impressive strength.
On arrival in Manaus enjoy lunch at the hotel followed by Conference Session 5 & 6.
Enjoy your last night in Amazonas with a Farewell Network Dinner.
Amaco is not only a member of ATIA (the Australian Travel Industry Association) and CATO (Council of Australian Tour Operators), but we are also ATAS Travel Accredited. This means we have met strict industry financial, operational, and management standards and criteria. Only the best industry agents achieve this accreditation, meaning you can travel with us knowing that you’re in safe and capable hands.
With almost 30 years of experience planning and running conferences, we understand that participants may want to add additional travel destinations and adventures before or after our all-inclusive packages.
Other conference operators might discourage you from doing this. Sometimes, it’s because of the added complexity it creates, and at different times, they’ll try to talk you out of it simply because they don’t have capable or experienced staff with the breadth and depth of the advisors we employ.
We encourage all participants to make the most of the time away. This might mean departing earlier than the rest of the group and visiting other destinations before meeting up with the main group at the conference or staying on at the conclusion and doing some additional travel.
Our travel advisors are perfectly positioned to assist you with making these arrangements. They will do all the hard work for you – seamlessly combining your personalised itinerary with the group program.
Yes… not a problem. We understand that people may have a preferred Travel Agency they want to use and we don’t have any issues with you doing so. We’ll advise you of suggested arrival and departure times to allow you to make use of our group transfers.
Keep in mind though… we do have experienced travel advisors who are ready and waiting to help… even if that means just giving you a comparison price – nothing wrong with some competition.
If you do book your own flights, we will ask for a copy of your full itinerary so that we can double-check it to ensure that it fits with our program and group itinerary.
One word of warning, however, when booking flights independently – as the non-ticketing Agency we’re not notified of any time changes or cancellations to your booking. If anything changes with your booking both before and during the journey, it will be up to your agent to contact you and to make any changes needed.
It is also worth pointing out that even though we’ll have experienced staff members escorting the group during the conference, as the non-ticketing Agent we are not allowed to make contact or deal with the airline or other suppliers on your behalf.
We used to include flights in our travel package but found that in many cases the fares were more expensive than the best available daily fares or were not applicable for people who were looking to extend before or after the main conference travel dates.
We also felt it was unfair on you, as a participant, to unknowingly pay a premium for a more flexible group fare when you are already committed to attending the conference.
By not including the airfare in the package, you are able to work with one of our experienced and knowledgeable Travel Advisors to arrange flights on any airline and from any destination depending on your preferences…. including the class of travel.
In short….. Yes!
You’re encouraged to talk to our experienced travel advisors to learn more about the options open to you either before or after the conference itineraries. We will gladly work with you to put together a personalised itinerary that can include as much or as little as you want.
We believe it is important for your own peace of mind to know that our advisors are all employed directly by Amaco Small Group Tours and are located in our office in Notting Hill.
We don’t subcontract out the travel to a third party which means you can be comfortable knowing that whatever arrangements you make through Amaco will be tied together with the conference program to make one continuous, seamless travel itinerary. We’ll put as much care and effort into your extension as we put into the planning of the conference.
Whether it is simply booking some airport transfers with a couple of nights accommodation through to more elaborate arrangements we are perfectly positioned to incorporate any individual travel plans into your overall conference itinerary.
Email or call us so we can put together your perfect itinerary.
Much has been said about the value of travel insurance – especially given the broad-based exclusion policies many underwriters had in place which protected them from claims resulting from pandemics and epidemics.
A lot has changed in the past 12 – 18 months and many of the reputable travel insurance policies available in the market now not only include the usual cover for luggage and emergency medical expenses but also include coverage for COVID.
All members of the Amaco team are trained and authorised to provide information to clients regarding travel insurance. We routinely attend product updates on the various policy options and inclusions and stand ready to assist you in finding the right policy for you.
Please call our office and we will gladly explain the various different scenarios to you in greater depth.
Amaco is an Accredited Education Provider for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine. Over the years members of our tea have also worked closely with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, the Australian Medical Association, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and various dental and specialist associations and colleges.
Each conference we run includes an education syllabus that assists GP’s, pharmacists and health professionals to improve the quality of care they provide to patients and customers while at the same time providing them the opportunity to travel to and experience new and exciting destinations.
Our conference will allow delegates the opportunity to earn CPD hours / points based on the content and time in sessions. As has been the case with past conferences, we will work closely with participants affiliated with other associations to ensure that they receive maximum recognition for attending the conference.
The content of the education sessions will be relevant to GPs, Medical Specialists, Pharmacists, Dentists, Nurses, and other health providers. We encourage all attendees to register for the conference sessions.
The Education Committee for the Treasures of Brazil Conference will be selected in early 2025, with final conference topics to be chosen based on the feedback from our previous conference attendees and with input from the RACGP, ACRRM, and medical journals. Suitable speakers will be approached based on the topics selected.
Subject to final accreditation, the Treasures of Brazil Conference will between 12 and 14 hours of accredited education.
ACRRM members can also expect the education program to be accredited and to earn CPD points. RACGP and ACRRM accreditation will be applied for under the triennium 2023 to 2025.
As has been the case in the past, Amaco will work with pharmacy bodies and those affiliated with other associations to ensure they receive maximum recognition for attending the conference.
We welcome applications from potential presenters and encourage anyone interested to contact us for further information.