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Mineral Tour

 
     
 

We offer mineral tours through the world's largest gemological province which is Minas Gerais State Brazil. Rough or cut Imperial topaz, aquamarine, emerald, tourmaline, amethyst, citrine, garnet or any other mineral are the highlights of our service. Wholesale, retail, collections, mines visits guided by expert staff is part of this unforgettable tour.

Brazil is said to produce 90% of the world's colored gemstones. Furthermore, the low cost of labor in Brazil means that stones and finished jewels purchased in the state of Minas Gerais are 20% to 40% cheaper than comparable products elsewhere.

 
 

 

 
 

Tour Itinerary 10 Days / 09 Nights

 
 

 

 
 

Day 1 - Belo Horizonte Airport / Ouro Preto

 
 

Meet & Greet at airport in Belo Horizonte and transfer to Hotel in Ouro Preto (World's Imperial Topaz Capital). Also largest and most homogeneous portuguese colonial style settlement in the world and declared a mankind monument by UNESCO

 
 

} Overnight at hotel } There will be time to explore the town. Click Ouro Preto to see more about monuments } Optional tour at the colonial town of Congonhas coming from airport

 
 

Day 2 - Ouro Preto

 
 

After breakfast drive to an imperial topaz mine. Gemstone found only around Ouro Preto. Late morning return to town for lunch.  Afternoom visit the wholesale rough and cut dealers and Mineralogy museum. Overnight in Ouro Preto

 
 

} Lunch } Overnight at hotel

 
 

Day 3 - Ouro Preto / Nova Era / Governador Valadares

 

 

After breakfast departure to Governador Valadares. On the way visit an imperial topaz mine in Ouro Preto and an emerald mine in Nova Era. Overnight in Governador Valadares

 

 

} Overnight at hotel

 
 

Day 4 - Governador Valadares

 
 

Full day visiting wholesale and retail mineral dealers in town which is one of the most famous gem-trading centres in Brazil, that includes minerals like amethyst, chrysoberyl, brazilianite, topaz and quartz

 
 

} Lunch } Overnight at hotel

 
 

Day 5 - Governador Valadares / Teofilo Otoni

 
 

Morning departure to Teofilo Otoni. afternoon visiting mineral wholesale dealers in Teofilo Otoni

 
 

} Overnight at hotel

 
 

Day 6 - Teofilo Otoni

 
 

After breakfast full day visiting wholesale and retail mineral dealers in town

 
 

} Lunch } Overnight at hotel

 
 

Day 7 - Teofilo Otoni / Itaobim / Arassuai

 
 

Morning departure to Arassuai. On the way visit a mineral wholesale dealers in Itaobim

 
 

} Overnight at hotel

 
 

Day 8 - Arassuai

 
 

After breakfast full day visit to wholesale mineral dealers in Arassuai. Overnight in Arassuai.

 
 

} Lunch } Overnight at hotel

 
 

Day 9 - Arassuai / Diamantina

 
 

Morning transfer to Diamantina town that holds the titles of Historical National heritage and world's heritage by UNESCO. It’s one of the richest cultural and tourist itineraries of Brazil. Overnight in Diamantina

 
 

} Overnight at hotel } Optional sightseeing in Diamantina

 
 

Day 10 - Diamantina / Curvelo / Airport in Belo Horizonte

 
 

Transfer Diamantina to airport in Belo Horizonte. On the way visit a quartz dealer in Curvelo

 
 

 OBSERVATION

 
 

Included: Transfers, 04 lunchs, ground transportation in vehicle with air conditioning, 09 hotel overnights with breakfast and visits as mentioned, specialized tour guide  assistance throughout the tour Not included: Airport porterage, personal expences, hotel extras, gratuities for hotel staff, guide, driver. Hotel arrangement: Tourist class

 
 

Price under consultation. Let us know when planning to come, how many passengers and preferably accommodation type (single, double or triple room)

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Ouro Preto Travel - Alameda Eponina Ruas, 99 Ouro Preto MG Brazil ( 55 31 35523868 / 55 31 99067717 / 55 31 88910751