38th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems

Tourism

Host has been appointed official agency for the 38th Midwest Symposium on
Circuits and Systems. We are at your disposal for any special arrangements,
either during your stay in Rio or for travelling within Brazil: Iguassu,
Bahia, Amazon. Overnight in the jungle, Pantanal, etc...

We have good suggestions, please contact us by fax (55-21-246-1314) or
telephone (55-21-286-3536).

HOST will have a desk at the Symposium where you can purchase tickets for
local tours and ask for any further information you may need.

Local Tours:

1.	Corcovado and Tijuca Forest
	A drive in modern funicular train up the mountain reaching the
        statue of Christ, Rio's most famous landmark. Return trip through
        the Tijuca Forest, the word's largest urban tropical forest.
	Duration: 04 hours
	Departure: daily/a.m.
	Price: US$ 35.00

2.	Sugar Loaf and City Tour
	Board a bubble-shapped cable car at the foot of the Urca Mountain
        for a 2 stages ride up the Sugar Loaf and enjoy a view of the city.
        Return trip through Historical Rio.
	Duration: 04 hours
	Departure: daily/p.m.
	Price: US$ 30.00

3.	Tropical Islands With Lunch
	Board a "saveiro" boat to cruise Sepetiba Bay Islands. Lunch is
        served on a tropical island providing enough time for relaxing.
	Duration: full day
	Departure: daily
	Price: US$ 50.00

4.	Petropolis - The Imperial City
	Located in Organs Mountain range, Petropolis used to be the summer
        resort of the Brasilian Imperial Family in the XIX Century.
        Visit to the Museum, Crystal Palace and the neogothic Cathedral.
	Duration: 04 hours
	Departure: Tue/Thu/Sat
	Price: US$ 25.00

5.	Rio by Night - Dinner & Show
	After dinner in a barbecue house, enjoy a luxurious show of Brazilian
        music with beautiful "mulatas" at Scala showhouse.
	Duration: 04 hours
	Departure: Except Monday
	Price: US$ 55.00

6.	Orientation Tour
	Driving toward the downtown area, this sightseeing tour gives you an
        overall view of the Marvellous city of Rio and the contrast between
        the new and the old parts of the city.
	Duration: 02 hours
	Departure: Daily
	Price: US$ 15.00

7.	Guanabara Bay Cruise
	Board a "saveiro" to cruise the Guanabara Bay. An unforgettable night
        sailing trip from 7 to 10 p.m. 2 drinks (caipirinha) and dry snacks
        will be served on board. Includes guide and transportation.
	Duration: 03 hours
	Departure: Wed.
	Price: US$ 36.00

8.	Guanabara Bay Cruise
	Same as above. Departure from Pier of Glória
	Duration: 03 hours
	Departure: Thu.
	Price/pax: US$ 32.00

Adventure Tours

1.	Tour - Trekking at Tijuca Forest
	The contrast between the stone jungle and a tropical forest. 1 1/2 hr.
        trek (easy trail). Stops at: Monkeys waterfall, Chinese view, the
        Emperor's Table, Cascatinha and Loneliness Dam.
	Duration: 04 hours
	Departure: daily a.m./p.m.
	Price: US$ 38.00

2.	Hang Glider and Paraglider
	Flying over the area of Sao Conrado and landing at Pepino Beach where
        cool coconut water will be served and 1 hang glider T-shirt will be
        given to each adventurer.
	Duration: 03 hours
	Departure: daily/am. p.m. depending on weather conditions
	Price: US$ 90.00

3.	Trekking at Sugar Load
	An easy climb to the top of the mountain offering a 360 degrees view
        of Rio. Return by cable car. All equipment is included and provided
        by an experienced mountain climber.
	Duration: 3 1/2 hours
	Departure: daily/a.m. depending on weather conditions
	Price: US$ 55.00

4.	Soberbo - Full day tour off the beaten track
	"Superb" is a river with various waterfalls. Enjoy a guided hike in
        the Atlantic Forest. Bring swimsuits, long pants and hiking boots.
        A delicious country meal is included.
	Duration: 08 hours
	Departure: daily/a.m.
	Price: US$ 55.00