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Mineral
Tour |
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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. |
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Tour Itinerary 10 Days /
09 Nights |
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Day 1 - Belo Horizonte Airport
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Ouro Preto |
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Meet & Greet at airport in Belo Horizonte and
transfer to Hotel in
Ouro
Preto,
Imperial Topaz Capital and largest Portuguese colonial style
settlement in the world. Declared a mankind monument by UNESCO |
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There will be time to explore the town. Click
Ouro Preto to see more
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Optional tour at the colonial town of
Congonhas coming from
airport |
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Day
2 -
Ouro Preto |
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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 |
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Lunch
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Overnight at hotel |
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Day 3 -
Ouro Preto /
Nova Era / Governador Valadares |
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Morning 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 |
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Overnight at hotel |
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Day 4 -
Governador
Valadares |
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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 |
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Lunch
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Overnight at hotel |
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Day 5 -
Governador Valadares /
Teofilo Otoni |
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After breakfast departure
to Teofilo Otoni. afternoon visiting mineral wholesale dealers
in Teofilo Otoni |
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Overnight at hotel |
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Day 6 -
Teofilo Otoni |
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Morning and afternoon visiting mineral wholesale dealers
in Teofilo Otoni, nationally
and internationally rivals Valadares as
the gem capital of Brazil. Extensive mining and gem trading for
aquamarines, topaz, brazilianite and various forms of quartz
take place in this town.
Overnight in Teofilo Otoni |
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Lunch
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Overnight at hotel |
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Day 7 -
Teofilo Otoni
/ Itaobim / Arassuai |
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Morning departure to Arassuai. On the way visit a mineral wholesale dealers
in Itaobim |
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Overnight at hotel |
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Day 8 -
Arassuai |
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After breakfast full
day visit to
wholesale mineral dealers in Arassuai. Overnight in
Arassuai. |
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Lunch
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Overnight at hotel |
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Day 9 -
Arassuai / Diamantina |
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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 |
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Overnight at hotel
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Optional sightseeing in Diamantina |
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Day 10 - Diamantina /
Curvelo / Airport
in Belo Horizonte |
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Transfer Diamantina to airport in Belo Horizonte. On the way
visit a quartz dealer in Curvelo |
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OBSERVATION |
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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 |
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Price under consultation. Let us know when
planning to come, how many
passengers and preferably accommodation type (single, double
or triple room) |
Map of the Tour |
Pictures of the Tour |
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