TOUR OVERVIEW Challenger World Tours and TetraBrazil (a division of Challenger Sports) are entirely committed to providing a once in a lifetime travel experience to all our participants and we give you the opportunity of an exclusive soccer tour handmade by you with the help of our experienced staff. The Elite Team Tour Brazil is the pinnacle our Challenger World Tours program and is designed for U15 and older Boys and Girls teams competing on a National, Regional or State level. The tour is a unique program where players will have the opportunity to practice with Brazilian professional players. Hosted at the Oscar Sports Plex travelers will be training, scrimmaging, and playing with the top youth players in Brazil! With top quality coaching, intensive full time training, quality accommodation and cultural and social experiences to the players this really is a tour designed to push and challenge any Elite Player. HIGHLIGHTS FREE places & Great Fundraising Opportunities. 10 days / 9 nights Tour (can be change upon request). Stay Full Board at the Oscar Sports Complex, in either Dormitory facilities or upgrade to the Oscar Hotel accommodation. 3 x Games versus Professional Youth Academies or Elite Teams. 3 x Full Day Training Sessions at the complex, with BSC Coaches. 1 x Stadium Tour of one of Sao Paolo s top Campeonato clubs. 1 x Attend a Live Professional Game involving top Campeonato clubs. Full Time Bi-lingual Challenger / TetraBrazil Travel Director The Soccer Experience of a Lifetime!
DESTINATIONS AGUAS DE LINDOIA The Oscar Sports Plex is located in Aguas de Lindoia, a beautiful small town located in the mountains of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The picturesque area sees you surrounded by views of the mountains reaching over 100km. SAO PAULO The richest and largest city in Brazil, Sao Paulo has many renowned landmarks, such as the gothic Metropolitan Cathedral, the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), Niemeyer's Ibirapuera complex Bienal, planetarium, and museums; and more recently the Estaiada bridge in the South Side. Paulista Avenue, in Midtown is the most important financial center in the country and South America. Explore the History, Embrace the Culture & Experience The Game!
ITINERARY PAGE 1 Below is our sample Itinerary for the Elite Team Tour Brazil. Actual events maybe adapted or customized to change the dates and length of your trip, the inclusions and the attractions visited. Please note that all inclusions are subject to change due to availability DAY 1: FRIDAY Depart North America on route to Sao Paolo, Brazil (this will be an overnight flight). Your Challenger Travel Director will either accompany you on the flight or will meet you at your destination. DAY 2: SATURDAY AM: Arrive in Sao Paulo & transfer board our own private bus. PM: Take a Guided Stadium Tour of one of Sao Paulo s Campeonato Clubs home stadiums. Visit the dressing rooms, press room and sit in the dugouts where stars such as Romario and Pele once sat. (D)(PT)(CR) DAY 3: SUNDAY AM: Delve into the history and culture of Brazilian soccer as you spend the morning at the Museum of Football located in Pacaembu Stadium. PM: Attend a live Professional Campeonato Soccer Game. (B)(D)(PT)(CR) DAY 4: MONDAY AM: Check out of Sao Paulo & transfer via bus to the Oscar Sports Complex. PM: Light Training Session at the Oscar Sports Complex which also been chosen as a recommend training camp for The World Cup 2014. (B)(D)(PT)(CR) A Footballers paradise, you eat, sleep and breathe soccer to train and play with Brazils finest footballers is every soccer enthusiasts dream. Under the guidance of the coaches and flair of Brazil I started to find my feet. One thing is for sure anyone that goes here will return a better player, get fit and improve their skills. Tayfun King, BBC Reporter DAY 5: TUESDAY AM: Play Game #1 of the tour against Oscar Training Center Premier Team involving many players who will be future stars of the Brazilian game. PM: Free time for local sightseeing (visit Aguas de Lindoia and Monte Siao). (B)(L)(D)(CR) Keys B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner; PT = Private Transportation; BG = Bilingual Guide (Private Service), CR = Challenger / TetraBrazil Representative
ITINERARY PAGE 2 DAY 6: WEDNESDAY Spend the day at the Oscar Sports Complex as you train with their staff. Both sessions will incorporate individual skill development, fitness, and tactical analysis based on previous sessions and your first games outcome. B)(L)(D)(PT)(CR) DAY 7: THURSDAY AM: Light Training Session in the morning at the Oscar Sports Complex. PM: Play Game #2 against E.C. Monte Siao. A local team that have had many of their youth players progress through the ranks to represent top Campeonato Clubs. (B)(L)(D)(PT)(CR)( DAY 8: FRIDAY Spend the day at the Oscar Sports Complex as you train with their staff. During both the AM and PM training sessions you will train alongside future Brazilian stars of the game, and hone your individual skills through their Brazilian coaching. (B)(L)(D)(PT)(CR) DAY 9: SATURDAY AM: Play Game #3 against Aguas de Lindoia F.C. PM: Check out of accommodation and transfer back to Sao Paolo airport for flight back to North America or Canada (overnight flight). (B)(L)(D)(PT)(CR) DAY 10: SUNDAY AM: Arrive back in North America at your chosen city with everlasting memories of your time in Brazil. (B)(PT)(CR) Contact Us Today to start customizing your tour at tours@challengersports.com or call us 1-800-739-9441. Keys B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner; PT = Private Transportation; BG = Bilingual Guide (Private Service), CR = Challenger / TetraBrazil Representative
TEAM TOUR BRAZIL INCLUSIONS & PRICING WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PACKAGE? The coach travels for FREE or one free place per 20 travelers. 5 x nights full board (bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner) at Oscar Training Center. (Players stay in Cottages 4 players per room, parents & other travelers stay in Hotel double occupancy). 2 x nights at 3 / 4 star half board Sao Paolo hotel. 3 x matches against Professional Youth Academies or Elite Teams. 3 x full day training sessions with qualified BSA coaches. 1 x attend a live professional game involving local club teams. 1 x behind the scenes stadium tour of one of Sao Paulo s Clubs. Transportation to and from all activities on our own bus. Opportunities to visit Sao Paolo and Aguias de Lindoia. Option to purchase Travel Insurance. Flight options available through Challenger World Tours. Challenger Travel Package. Full Time Bi-lingual Challenger / TetraBrazil Travel Director WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PACKAGE? Transatlantic Airfares and additional departure taxes. Lunches outside of itinerary (suggest $15 per day). Optional activities/excursions not listed in itinerary. NB Travel Visas may also be needed to enter Brazil, and this would be at an additional cost. This will be confirmed upon registration. Flight Option: All travelers have the option to book flights independently or ask us to do it. If you chose our flight option we will work with our travel agent to find the lowest group rate we can. These prices will vary depending upon availability, dates and departure cities. From $1,795pp* * This cost is based on 20 paying travelers on this sample itinerary. For more information please contact Challenger World Tours Today! Andy Bennett, Vice President 2814 Spring Road, Suite 205, Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: 800-739-9441 Email: abennett@challengersports.com Luiz Villarinho, General Manager TetraBrazil Av. Rio Branco 2872 Salas 511/512, Juiz de Fora, MG 36.016-311, Brazil -- Phone: 800-886-0938 Email: lvillarinho@tetrabrazil.com WWW.CHALLENGERWORLDTOURS.COM & WWW.TETRABRAZIL.COM