What is not included?
- Saturday dinner
- Drinks and desserts not included in the cruise
- Shopping and personal expenses
- Optional services or fees not mentioned in the package
Introduction
Barra Bonita, in the interior of São Paulo state, is famous for its boat trips on the Tietê River and for the lock that makes boats "rise and descend" along the river. Nearby is Jaú, the footwear capital of Brazil. Two days of scenery, culture, gastronomy and shopping, on a Benturismo + Florescer pelo Mundo trip.
What you’ll discover on this trip:
- Barra Bonita: city tour of the central area and the banks of the Tietê River.
- Jaú: shopping at Território do Calçado, a shopping centre with factory outlets.
- CEUJ: a special experience for the group (subject to confirmation).
- River cruise along the Tietê River: passing through the lock, lunch on board and live music.
Come and enjoy this experience with Benturismo and Florescer pelo Mundo!
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Detailed Itinerary
Coach station boarding points:
🗓️ Departure on Saturday, 1 May 2027 (public holiday)
📍 Boarding points:
📍 Guaratinguetá (Bus Station)
📍 Aparecida (Post Office)
📍 Roseira (Praça da Fonte)
📍 Moreira César (Catholic Church)
📍 Pindamonhangaba (Old Bus Station)
📍 Taubaté (New Bus Station)
📍 Caçapava (New Bus Station)
📍 São José dos Campos (New Bus Station)
📍 Jacareí (New Bus Station)
Your consultant will send you the boarding time for each stop.
Saturday, 1 May: Barra Bonita and Jaú
Get ready for two special days of scenery, culture, gastronomy and shopping! A Benturismo + Florescer pelo Mundo trip, with a hotel, river cruise and the famous Tietê River lock.
🎢 What to expect:
✨ Breakfast at Terra Nostra: a stop for a delicious breakfast to start the adventure full of energy.
✨ City tour of Barra Bonita: the central area and the charming banks of the Tietê River, with plenty of photo opportunities.
✨ Lunch at Terra Nostra: a group lunch with hot dishes, salads and desserts.
✨ Jaú, the footwear capital: shopping at Território do Calçado, a shopping centre with factory outlets.
✨ Special experience at CEUJ: an exclusive experience for the group (subject to confirmation).
✨ Hotel Barra Bonita: check-in, time to relax and a free evening to enjoy the town.
Sunday, 2 May: river cruise along the Tietê River
🎢 What to expect:
✨ Breakfast at the hotel: and time to organise your luggage.
✨ River cruise along the Tietê River: sail past stunning scenery and pass through the traditional lock.
✨ Lunch on board: with live music and entertainment, according to the boat's programme.
✨ Free afternoon in Barra Bonita: shopping, cafés, ice cream parlours and photos by the river.
✨ Return: departure for the Paraíba Valley at around 5 pm.
🔙 Arrive back in the Paraíba Valley on Sunday evening.
📍 Places visited:
📍 Barra Bonita (town centre and banks of the Tietê River)
📍 Jaú (Território do Calçado, factory outlets)
📍 CEUJ
📍 Tietê River (cruise with lock passage)
🎟️ Package includes:
🚌 Executive transport
🏨 1 night's accommodation at Hotel Barra Bonita with breakfast
☕ Saturday breakfast at Terra Nostra
🍽️ Saturday lunch at Terra Nostra
🚢 River cruise along the Tietê River, including passage through the lock
🍽️ Lunch on board the cruise
📍 City tour of Barra Bonita with a local guide
👠 Shopping at Território do Calçado in Jaú (factory outlets)
✨ Experience at CEUJ (subject to confirmation)
🥯 Snack on board
🔰 Benturismo Tour Leader
🌷 Florescer pelo Mundo support
🔒 Travel insurance
❌ Not included:
• Saturday dinner
• Drinks and desserts not included in the cruise
• Shopping and personal expenses
• Optional services or fees not mentioned in the package
🎒 Tips to make the most of your trip:
• Wear light clothing and comfortable shoes for the city tour.
• Bring sun cream, a cap and sunglasses for the cruise.
• Bring a light jacket: it can be windy at night and on the boat.
• Set aside some money for shopping in Jaú.
• Bring photo ID for hotel check-in.
Itinerary subject to change depending on weather and operational conditions.
Total price per room
Single room: (Total price for 1 adult alone in the room) 10X BRL183.50 * Shared room: (Total price for 1 adult sharing room) 10X BRL146.50 Double room: (Total price for 2 adults in the room) 10X BRL293.00 Triple room: (Total price for 3 adults in the room) 10X BRL439.50 Quadruple room: (Total price for 4 adults in the room) 10X BRL586.00
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Cancellation by the passenger (request submitted in writing):
- More than 30 days before departure: retention of up to 10% of the total package price (administrative fee).
- Between 21 and 30 days before departure: retention of up to 20% of the total package price.
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The amount paid as a deposit/down payment is administrative in nature and is non-refundable if the passenger cancels.
Whenever possible, the passenger may nominate another person to take their place, provided they meet the package requirements and Benturismo approves.
Cancellation by Benturismo: if the trip is cancelled by the agency (for example, due to insufficient passenger numbers), all amounts paid will be refunded within 30 calendar days.
Late payment: an overdue instalment incurs a 1% penalty on the overdue amount and interest of 1% per month, calculated in proportion to the days overdue.
Transport: the vehicle (van, minibus or coach) is selected according to the number of confirmed passengers, always with safety and comfort in mind.
For both coach and air excursions, changes of date or refunds for unused portions of the journey are not permitted.
Abandoning the trip - Once the excursion has begun, passengers who abandon it for any reason are not entitled to a refund for any paid services they do not use.
Boarding
The CONTRACTING PARTY/PASSENGER acknowledges that they must comply with all the times communicated to them and are responsible for any delay and its consequences. They must report for boarding with their original photo identification documents and identify themselves to the company representative who will be present at the time.
Documentation
For domestic trips using air and/or road transport, an original identification document in good condition must be presented (any one of the following: Identity Card; National Passport; National Driving Licence (photo version); Professional Cards issued by National Councils (photo versions); Work Card). Passengers who present themselves without the aforementioned documentation, or whose documents are illegible and/or defaced, will not be allowed to board.
Boarding of Minors: For minors under 16 years of age (not yet 16) boarding domestic trips (Law No. 13.812/2019), they must be accompanied by one of their parents or grandparents, a guardian, or a sibling or uncle/aunt over 18 years of age, with documentary proof of the relationship (the minor's original Birth Certificate or an authenticated copy). If accompanied by an adult who is not related as described above, written authorisation from the father or mother, or guardian, with their signature notarised, is required. If travelling unaccompanied, judicial authorisation from the Juvenile and Youth Court is required, all in accordance with Articles 83 to 85 of the Statute of Children and Adolescents - Law No. 8.069/90. Passengers can obtain further information about the required documentation from the Federal Police (www.dpf.gov.br).
Important: Birth certificates will not be accepted for anyone over 12 years of age. In cases of theft, robbery or loss of an identification document, a police report issued within the last 60 days is valid.
Accommodation for Minors: For a child (under 12 years of age) or adolescent (under 18 years of age) to be accommodated, they must be accompanied by a person mentioned in the paragraph above, unless expressly authorised to stay by their parents or guardian, in writing and with the signature notarised, all in accordance with Article 82 of the Statute of Children and Adolescents - Law No. 8.069/90.




