Adventure in the Heart of the Amazon by Private Riverboat

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Brazil

• Your passport must have 2 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

• Your visa can be secured electronically. You may use the services of our designated visa service, Passport Visa Express, please see details on the process and the price at Passport Visa Express. If you prefer you may secure your electronic visa on your own, see the notes below for details.

Please note: Starting April 10, 2025, U.S., Canadian and Australian citizens will now require a Brazil visa. Visit: brazil.vfsevisa.com to apply. The cost is $80.90 (subject to change). You will need to provide supporting documentation including your passport and a 2"x2" passport style photo. If you prefer to get assistance with your application, we suggest to contact Passport Visas Express (www.passportvisasexpress.com/roadscholar). They offer various services for an additional fee, separate from the visa fee.

We recommend that you consult your doctor or travel clinic and the CDC for recommendations on vaccinations. www.cdc.gov/travel

If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.

Arrival day is on December 9, 2025

Meet the group at Blue Tree Premium Manaus in Manaus

Start of Trip:  1:00 p.m. at Miami Airport.

Getting to the site: This program includes round-trip air from Miami to Manaus, Brazil. Please arrive at the Miami airport no later than 1p.m. for your flight to Manaus. If you need assistance arranging a flight from your home airport to Miami, please select TCA (Travel Custom Arrangements) during the enrollment process. If you plan to arrive in Miami on your own, please select POP during the enrollment process Note: Your included flight to and from Miami is on COPA Airlines. The flight information to and from Miami to Manaus will be available in your online Road Scholar account. Unfortunately, because of airline policy, there are no options for upgrades or seat selection.

Your trip ends on: Friday, December 19, 2025 in Manaus at TRYP by Wyndham Manaus

End of Trip: 12:00 p.m at Miami Airport.

Getting to the airport: A group transfer from the hotel to the airport is scheduled for all participants. Please allow at least 3-4 hours for connection time in Miami due to possible delays and airport security. We recommend that you do not make flight arrangements from Miami until you receive the confirmed flight times in your final information packet approximately 4-6 weeks before departure. PLEASE NOTE: Flight times are subject to change at any time; Road Scholar has no control over these changes.

Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: This program includes round-trip air from Miami to Manaus, Brazil. If you prefer to arrange your own travel to and from Miami, please schedule your flight arrival to Miami Airport, so that you are at the Copa International check-in area no later than 1 p.m. EST to ensure your U.S. flight connection provides you enough time to clear customs in the U.S. On the return, please schedule your flights out of Miami, no earlier than 3 p.m. ET.