Varig
Travel Vacations is the official in-house tour operator of Varig
Airlines, flag carrier of Brazil. Currently as its managing company is
Intervac, Inc., a Miami based tour operator that has specialized in
travel to Latin America and the Caribbean since 1986.
Varig Travel Vacations was established in July 2000 for the purpose of
reintroducing Brazil to the American Market. Our company is dedicated to
promoting the many diverse wonders, which Brazil has to offer with
competitive pricing and superior quality. Our company offers not only
the popular Rio de Janeiro but also all of the beautiful yet distinct
cities in Brazil. This year as Brazil celebrates it 500 Anniversary of
discovery it is only fitting that Varig Travel Vacations was created to
help promote this yet untapped Country.
In order to become an essential part of Brazil's destination providers,
Varig Travel Vacations are aware that we must supersede the
traditionalist tour operators whom merely rely on their low rate to
attract clientele. We have taken the cost effect product and combined it
with more current trends such as: customer service, product knowledge
and carrier reliability.
Varig Travel Vacations, currently offers a wide spectrum of independent
tours to not only Brazil but also Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay as
they are all part of Varig Airlines impressive destinations in South
America with daily flights to all from its gateways; New York, Miami and
Los Angeles. We offer numerous established suggested tours to choose
from within the countries listed above, our specialty is preparing of
customized tours, if you can dream it, we can do it.
Varig Travel Vacations is fully automated, and is a subscriber of SABRE.
Automation is also an intrecal part of the wholesale area, having
InterTours program as its main data base operating system. Quotes,
invoices, vouchers, confirmation faxes, request faxes, are all automated.
We also recognize the importance of the Internet as more and more
consumers are utilizing the Internet for basically all of their needs,
including travel. This is why we have created a unique system whereas
all reservations may be made via our website.
While automation offers a competitive edge and allows for faster
confirmation of services and up to the minute information in real time,
we at Varig Travel Vacations believe that customer service supercedes
all. Our staffs of professional travel consultants are here to help you
plan your vacation and guide you through the reservation process in a
courteous and professional manner. We are committed to making your
vacation with Varig Travel Vacations a pleasurable and memorable
experience.
Varig Travel Vacations putting Brazil within your reach
Varig
Travel Vacations
8400 NW 52nd Street
Suite 210
Miami, Fl. 33166
786-924-0017 - Local
800-352-9188 - Toll Free
305-574-7968 - Fax
VARIG's Corporate Plus Program is the most
intelligent way to obtain all the benefits an airline can offer its
corporate client - including the advantages of outstanding services,
superior quality, and increased savings. The Corporate Plus Program is
specifically tailored to each client, offering members a vast array of
services to fit their business travel needs. Consider the difference
VARIG's Corporate Plus Program can make to your business travel - a
genuine dedication and commitment to business clients that we call " The
VARIG Way."
Companies may contract for volume discounts, negotiated fares, and other
amenities consisting of additional VARIG products and services.
VARIG's Corporate Plus Program is individually negotiated and contracted
with each corporate client. We strive to meet the specific requirements
of each firm by customizing a program based on volume of travel, travel
budgets and unique travel needs. We can also enhance the value of your
present travel agent's services by working with them to customize a
corporate contract that fits your business.
Contracting through VARIG's Corporate Plus Program facilitates business
travel budgeting and savings while guaranteeing your business travelers
a heightened level of service.
Whether travel in First, Business or Economy class, joining VARIG's
Corporate Plus Program entitles you to the very best VARIG has to offer.
Confirmed Upgrades May Be Negotiated For The Business Traveler
Upgrades on all-year fare tickets may be processed from Economy Class to
Business Class, and from Business Class to First Class from USA Varig
gateway cities (New York, Miami, and Los Angeles) to Latin America.
How Can I Be Eligible To Receive An Upgrade
You may contact Varig Airlines and obtain an application to register
your company.
Travel must commence in any of the three USA Varig gateways upon
presentation of an UPGRADE CERTIFICATE.
Terms and Conditions: Benefits are measured based on Quarterly Revenue
generated by your company.
Upgrade Certificates are offered for one-class/one-segment upgrade on
any scheduled flight.
Valid Fare Types: Certificate can only be used when customer has
purchased a valid full Varig Economy or Varig Business class fare.
Upgrades are NOT VALID in connection with other fares, i.e., Group,
Promotional, Apex or Tour Fare, Industry Discounts, or Mileage Plus
award travel.
Valid carrier: Valid on Varig international flights only. Not valid on
Varig-marketed code share flights.
Ticket Restrictions: Once ticketed, certificate is non-transferable;
non-refundable: non-endorsable.
Upgrades may be processed by your travel agent, or by calling the
Corporate Plus Desk in NYC: 800-223-5850
Corporate Plus Desk - Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Toll Free USA 800- 223-5850
Outside USA 516-256-3401
E-MAIL CorpPlusProgram@aol.com
Free Day Room- "Arrival Lounge" in Brazil
First and Business class passengers, and Diamond level Smiles passengers,
departing from USA gateways are eligible for a complimentary 3 hour stay
at designated hotels in Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. Passengers
deserving of this amenity are entitled to a first-class hotel suite
where they may relax, shower or work.
Brazil Hotel Properties
Rio: Hotel Luxor in Galeao Airport
Sao Paulo: Hotel Deville in Guarulhos Airport
USA Hotel Properties
Miami: Miami International Hotel - Miami Airport
New York: Best Western Hotel - JFK Airport
Complimentary Day Room Services included
3 complimentary hours at one of the mentioned hotel properties
Free local calls
Express check-in
Breakfast - either in the Hotel restaurant, or via room service
Up 3 garments may be pressed
Complimentary soft drinks, and or bottled water from frigo bar
Award-winning First Class Onboard Kit
Varig received a Diamond Award from Onboard Services Magazine for the
most innovative onboard kit. The kit has essential toiletries and when
it empties out the kit transforms into a versatile pad holder, business
card hold, and holds a palm-top with pen.
Frequent Flyer Advantages
Miles earned may be exchanged for free tickets, upgrades, as well as
other benefits.
Smiles Program:
Business Travelers may accrue mileage in Varig's Smiles Program
(includes Varig's partners: Rio Sul, Nordeste, Pluna).
Or
The Star Alliance carriers:
A truly global service offered by 15 of the most respected carriers
working together to create a world of quality service and extensive
benefits. Alliance member carriers offer reciprocal mileage rewards.
VIP Lounges
State-of-the-art Business and First Class airport lounges offer
international magazines and newspapers, phones, faxes, personal
computers, printers and Internet access. New terminals such as Terminal
2 Galeao Airport in Rio, offer a common area with Home Theater and Piano
Bar, which connects the First and Business class VIP lounges. Showers
are available along with laundry service and shoeshine. To keep you
relaxed, the first class lounge has a new novelty - massage chairs.
Mercosur Airpass
The convenient South American Airpass allows you to travel economically
throughout Brazil, Argentina, Chile (except Easter Island), Uruguay and
Paraguay using the services of VARIG, RIO SUL, NORDESTE and nine other
carriers.Brazil Map
APPLICATION:
For Economy class travel within Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and
Paraguay on the services of RG/SL/ JH/AR/AU/ JJ/KK/LA/ MJ/PU/ TR/VP.
ELIGIBILITY:
Available to holders of an international return ticket for travel from
outside South America to points in Brazil, Argentina, Chile (except
Easter Island), Uruguay and Paraguay. AD/ID tickets do not qualify.
VARIG will only issue a Mercosur Airpass providing the passenger travels
into South America on VARIG, and the MAP contains at least one VARIG
flight.
Varig Gateways / Flight Schedules
New York JFK International Airport
General Information
FK
International Airport Flight Schedules |
Destination |
Flight |
Frequency |
Departure |
Terminal |
Arrival |
Terminal |
Duration (HRS) |
Sao Paulo |
RG8865 |
Daily |
07:30 PM |
4 Concourse B |
06:00 AM |
2 |
09:30 |
Rio de Janeiro |
RG8865 |
Daily |
07:30 PM |
4 Concourse B |
07:40 AM |
2 |
11:10 |
Code Share
Flights - Operated by United |
Destination |
Flight |
Frequency |
Departure |
Terminal |
Arrival |
Terminal |
Duration (HRS) |
Sao Paulo |
RG7017 |
Daily |
10:35 PM |
7 |
09:20 AM |
1 |
09:45 |
Rio de Janeiro |
RG7017 |
Daily |
10:35 PM |
7 |
11:45 AM |
2 |
12:10 |
Los Angeles International Airport
General Information
Los Angeles
International Airport - Flight Schedules |
Destination |
Flight |
Frequency |
Departure |
Terminal |
Arrival |
Terminal |
Duration (HRS) |
Sao Paulo |
RG8837 |
MO/WE/FR/SA |
02:00 PM |
B |
05:40 AM |
2 |
11:41 |
RG8839 |
TU/TH/SU |
02:00 PM |
B |
05:40 AM |
2 |
11:41 |
RG8841 |
TU/WE/TH/FR/SA/SU |
09:00 PM |
B |
12:47 PM |
2 |
11:47 |
Rio de Janeiro |
RG8837 |
MO/WE/FR/SA |
02:00 PM |
B |
07:20 AM |
2 |
13:20 |
RG8839 |
TU/TH/SU |
02:00 PM |
B |
07:20 AM |
2 |
13:20 |
RG8841 |
TU/WE/TH/FR/SA/SU |
09:00 PM |
B |
02:25 PM |
2 |
13:25 |
Tokyo |
RG8836 |
MO/TH/FR/SU |
10:05 AM |
B |
01:35 PM |
1 |
11:30 |
Nagoya |
RG8838 |
MO/WE/SA |
10:20 AM |
B |
02:30 PM |
Main |
12:10 |
Lima (eff. Jun
2) |
RG8845 |
MO/TU/TH/FR/SA/SU |
01:39 PM |
B |
12:05 AM |
Main |
08:26 |
Miami International Airport
General Information
Miami
International Airport - Flight Schedules |
Destination |
Flight |
Frequency |
Departure |
Concourse |
Arrival |
Terminal |
Duration (HRS) |
Sao Paulo |
RG8819 |
Daily |
09:30 PM |
F |
06:15 AM |
2 |
07:45 |
Rio de Janeiro |
RG8815 |
TU/WE/TH/FR/SA/SU |
08:30 PM |
F |
05:50 AM |
2 |
08:20 |
Manaus |
RG8805 |
WE |
10:00 PM |
F |
07:00 AM |
Main |
05:00 |
Belem |
RG8805 |
WE |
10:00 PM |
F |
07:00 AM |
Main |
08:00 |
Recife |
RG8803 |
MO |
11:30 AM |
F |
08:10 PM |
Main |
07:40 |
Fortaleza |
RG8803 |
MO |
11:30 AM |
F |
10:25 PM |
Main |
09:55 |
Code Share
Flights - Operated by United Airlines |
Destination |
Flight |
Frequency |
Departure |
Concourse |
Arrival |
Terminal |
Duration (HRS) |
Sao Paulo |
RG 7019 |
Daily |
11:40 PM |
F |
10:50 AM |
1 |
8:10 |
Rio de Janeiro |
RG 7011 |
Daily |
11:50 PM |
F |
11:20 AM |
2 |
8:30 |
Chicago O'Hare International
Airport
General Information
Chicago
O'Hare International Airport Flight Schedules
Operated by United Airlines |
Destination |
Flight |
Frequency |
Departure |
Terminal |
Arrival |
Terminal |
Duration (HRS) |
Sao Paulo |
RG7021 |
Daily |
09:05 PM |
1 |
9:20 AM |
1 |
10:15 |
Brazil Airpass
CHOOSE THE BRAZIL FOR YOU
Visit any one of VARIG's 78 destinations and all your dreams can come
true in this colorful, passionate, happy and hospitable land. Do as much
as you like, tackling jungle trails or raging rivers, or do as little as
you like, relaxing on the fine, white sands of Brazil's 2,000 beaches.
Buy your VARIG ticket to Brazil now and see for yourself all that is
happening in this vast, diverse country with a VARIG BRAZIL AIRPASS,
from only USD$530 plus taxes.
IF TRAVELING IS YOUR PASSION, BRAZIL IS YOUR DESTINY
Passion really is the best word to describe a trip on VARIG to Brazil,
as what you will experience more than anything is emotion. The wonders
of nature, combined with a culture based on exuberance, freedom and
happiness, Brazil Mapare sure to capture the heart of every visitor.
Over 8,000 kilometers of coastline, offers everything from developed
beach resorts with top class hotels to remote unspoiled beaches with
rustic guest houses. There's the huge, mysterious Amazon rainforest, the
greatest ecological wonder on the planet and adventure enough for any
explorer. Then the marvelous Pantanal, with its unique landscapes, a
vast natural laboratory balancing terrestrial and aquatic life forms
offers an unparalleled sensorial experience. And don't forget the
celebrations, which truly represent Brazil's national identity; the
irresistible rhythms of the music and the warm hospitality of its
people!
So book your VARIG BRAZIL AIRPASS today, pack your bags and explore the
whole new world of VARIG's Brazil.
APPLICATION
Valid for all cities within Brazil. Economy Class OW/RT/CT/OJ travel on
VARIG/RIO SUL/NORDESTE.
ELIGIBILITY
Available only to persons residing outside Brazil holding international
tickets from the USA to Brazil. Brazilian nationals residing abroad must
submit proof of their residence.
VALIDITY
Period of application: All year. Sales are effective 01/01/01. Maximum
stay: 21 days including date of departure.
STOPOVERS
Stopovers are limited to the total number of coupons purchased. Except
as provided for in the ROUTING paragraph below. Each ticketed
destination in the 'Good For Passage' section of the ticket is
considered a stopover.
ROUTING
A maximum of two connections may be made in Brasilia/Fortaleza /Manaus/
Recife/ Rio/ Sao Paulo and Salvador provided that the maximum ground
time is not more than 8 hours. The two coupons forming such a connection
will be counted as one flight coupon. The same sector may not be flown
more than once in the same direction. Travel is not permitted on the
RIO/ SAO air shuttle (SDU/ CGH).
ADVERTISING AND SALES
Only one Airpass may be sold in conjunction with an international round
or circle trip journey from the USA to Brazil.
RESERVATIONS
Must be booked in advance for whole itinerary. Booking class on
VARIG/RIO SUL/NORDESTE: L class only.
PAYMENT
The Brazil Airpass ticket must contain a cross reference to the number
of the ticket used for international air transportation to Brazil and
also indicate 'VARIG Brazil Airpass' in the endorsement/ restriction box.
TICKETING
Fare basis code - LBAP21. Not endorsable BAP.
REFUNDS
For cancellation/no show: Before departure - refund the fare paid less
US$30.00; if partially used the BAP is not refundable.
REBOOKING/REROUTING
Any time - charge US$30.00. Only permitted where flight coupons are
available for alteration.
DISCOUNTS
Tour Conductor /Agents discounts not permitted.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
For domestic sectors flown in connection with an international routing
the free baggage allowance will be that permitted for the international
journey.
EXCESS BAGGAGE
Charges for purely Brazilian domestic transportation will be 1% of the
Economy Class normal fare applicable to the sector involved.
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