Package Prices: All prices are per person, in US Dollars, and are subject to change, without notice, by currency fluctuation, hotels or airlines rates changes, or increase in operational costs, until the total amount is received by CostaBrazil.com.

Airfare: The airfare for all packages is not guaranteed with regard to price or availability until paid in full. Times, flights and fares are based on current rates at time of ticketing. These may change without notice. Every effort will be made to obtain the best fares and schedule.

Exclusions: Prices do not include gratuities and meals, except where otherwise noted by "included". Nor do they include telephone calls, other personal or incidental items or any other features not listed above.

City Taxes: Some hotels may charge City Taxes of approximately $2 per day per room. 4 and 5-star hotels normally charge $2 dollars per day per room while 2 and 3-star hotels charge $1 for the same period. These taxes can not be collected outside Brazil. The taxes will be included in your hotel charges and will be payable to the hotel upon check-out.

Deposit: A deposit of US$ 200.00 per person is required to book any packages. This deposit is non-refundable and it can be made by credit card, money order, cashier checks and bank deposits.

Final Payment: Full payment is due 60 days prior to date of departure. All packages are subject to price and availability changes until paid in full.

Forms of Payment: money order, cashier checks and bank deposits are accepted. Personal checks cannot be accepted 21 days or less prior to departure on restricted airfare. All returned checks are subject to a US$ 35.00 service charge.

Electronic Commerce (Credit Card Security):Credit card privacy is our primary concern. By making your hotel purchase on our secure server, you are protected by Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, utilized by most popular browsers, including Netscape and Microsoft Explorer. This technology allows us to use the most advanced encryption tools ne

Carnival, New Year's and Other Special Dates: All amounts paid toward travel during these time periods are not refundable and not transferable. Other significant restrictions may apply depending on Hotel and Airline policies enforce at that time. Please inquire with your travel consultant at time of booking for details of these and other restrictions.

Refunds: Refunds of unused air transportation, if applicable are subject to carrier tariff rules. In all cases, cancellation fees will apply. Unused purchased hotel and ground options may be refundable under certain circumstances beyond our control. All requests for refunds must be made in writing 30 days prior to of travel and must include any unused vouchers. Refund policies can vary by hotel and airline. Some departure dates may have special minimum stay and refund policies for reservations during certain peak travel times in addition to the normal policies. Other restrictions may apply. Please inquire at time of booking.

Travel Insurance: costabrazil.com strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance. Please inquire as to cost and coverage at time of booking.

Tickets and Vouchers: Travel documents will be mailed to you 21 days prior to departure. If expedited delivery of documents is necessary, additional charges will be incurred by passenger. If reservations are made less than 45 days prior to departure, documents will be mailed upon receipt of full payment, but in no event earlier than 30 days prior to departure. For reservations made less than 21 days prior to departure, documents will be sent immediately upon receipt of full payment and an express delivery fee will apply. Please check your documents when you receive them. Lost, stolen or destroyed tickets or vouchers cannot be replaced or refunded.

Confirmation: It is important to confirm flights with the airline prior to departure. For domestic flights, 24 hours is recommended. For international flights, 72 hours is mandatory. Failure to confirm international flights or to use any por