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Terra Group: contact us for a trip in South or Latin America:

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7. Contact us

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TAILOR-MADE TRIPS

Whether it be a trip or tour in South America, of all the most unforgettable or off the beaten track places, a climb to 6000 meters or purely a cultural trip, our team is at your disposal to create a tour that allows for your desires, needs and availability (dates, seasons, general or particular wishes, budget, physical condition) down to the smallest detail.
Elaborating on personalized programs is made possible by the personal and individual treatment that we appropriate to each of our clients, by email, telephone. This takes place in a framework of dialogue between client and specialist which we hope to be convivial and interactive.
LINKS
Peru - Brazil - Mexico - Argentina - Bolivia - Chile - Costa Rica - Panama - Ecuador - Antarctica

GROUPS

The experience and expertise acquired since we began allows us to propose group tours and conducted tours that make competitive prices and logistical achievement a reality.
Packages with fixed departure times or unusual trips, agency or business enterprise, classic programs or original itinerary, our professionalism is at your service to succeed both collectively and individually.

TRIPS WITH A THEME

As tourism evolves and demands more personalized contents there is a strong push for thematic trips.
Having their stay prepared in detail, they are more and more in demand by travelers who would like to have the privilege of deciding some aspects of their journey, such as specific mode of transport or a particular activity.
We have elaborated on a range of themed tours to satisfy these requirements: wildlife, bird watching, earth tectonic phenomenon, history, the outdoors, gastronomy, 4-wheel drive adventure, religion and traditions, mountain bike, Andean train journeys.

Peru - Freedom trip to Brazil -The Amazon - Bolivia- Trekking in the Andes - Honeymoon in Peru - Honeymoon in Brazil

JOURNEYS ACROSS MORE THAN ONE COUNTRY

Our physical presence is established today in an almost continuous line from Tijuana to Ushuaia.
We have evolved geographically to be able to organize trips that cross more than one country, create different combinations and provide great crossings across the continent.

Today we offer combined trips of several countries, classified into three categories:
- VIP stays which combine visits to the most beautiful places of Latin America. Mix of high quality accommodation. Sites reached by international flights. Please contact us for more details. contact .

- The great trans-continental crossings, real human adventure lasting for more than one month with special conditions.
Trains of the Andes, crossing Peru, Bolivia, Argentina
Trans-Andean, from the Pacific to the Atlantic

- 4-wheel drive expeditions across the Altiplano, to see the best of a thematic trip in a few weeks, concentrating on the Altiplano and its great landscapes, or cultural sightseeing. Our organization allows the flexibility of traveling through Argentina-Chile-Bolivia-Peru-Brazil without resorting to internal flights

Peru-Bolivia-Chile combination
Trans-Andean, from the Pacific to the Atlantic:

3. Our travel schedules

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Terra Group, the travel specialist to Latin America

Terra Group is a travel agencies network in South and Central America (Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica, Panama, Antarctica, and Chile). As a tour operator, we organize trips and tours in all South America and Latin America. A team of friend-associates manages each agency: Terra Andina Bolivia covers Bolivia, Terra Andina Peru, Peru, Terra Brazil, all Brazil, Terra Maya, Mexico, Guatemala and Belize, Terra Patagonia, Argentina, Terra Ecuador, Ecuador, Terra Caribea, Costa Rica and Panama, and Terra Antarctica, the Antarctica.

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We became, thanks to our experience, a recognized travel specialist for the internet users as well as for tourism professionals, in the area of tailored-made trips, conducted tours, and incentive. We like to consider ourselves "merchants of dreams", but "personalized travel specialist" certainly best defines our activity. Our ambition is to propose the best adapted trip, good quality services for the best price and security.

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ENGAGEMENT OF TERRA GROUP AGENCIES

It is important for Terra Group to propose a responsible tourism, otherwise called fair-trade in tourism, sustainable tourism, or ethical tourism. Two worlds meet every time a person moves from one country to another. But we are always guests, the countries that we visit are our hosts.
The entire enjoyment of the trip can rest on this somewhat delicate relationship.
There are numerous ways to travel, to understand other environments, but we inevitably leave marks as we travel. Warm, generous, discreet, dangerous and unalterable.
• Our managers and teams are held by contract to respect the policy of responsible tourism.
• Respect towards the suppliers, clients, employees and the people met along the journey.
• Respect of the environment (particularly in the management of waste).
• Respect and maintenance of materials and equipment.
• Qualifications (language courses, IT, cooking, first aid).
• Higher salaries than usually awarded locally when they are not judged as fair. Particularly in Bolivia, drivers, guides and office employees are paid about 30% more than generally given.
• All work utensils and equipment to be of high quality (catering tents, vehicles...)
• Bonuses (guides – drivers – managers – employees) are granted in accordance with financial results and the level of satisfaction of our clients.
• Participation in local development projects (see below).

… MORE CONCRETELY FOR EACH DESTINATION...

TERRA ANDINA BOLIVIA

SALARIES
- Salary of an English speaking guide: 50 $us/day.
- Salary of an English speaking driver with vehicle: 100 $us/day.
- Salary of a cook on trek: 20 $us/day
- Salary of a graduated mountain guide: 70 $us/day.
- Salary of a porter in the mountains: 10 $us/day.
- Salary of a mule driver: 3 $us/day
- Location of one mule : 7 $us/day (the mule driver is the owner of the mule / a mule is worth about 40 $us / in general a mule driver will have 5 mules at his disposal, the pay each day is in practice equivalent to the price of a mule).
- We have set a rotation of mules in place in collaboration with communities in the Royal Cordillera. During a crossing of the Andes every part of the itinerary is received by a different community which thus directly receives the benefits of the groups crossing their land.

ACTIONS AT GROUND LEVEL
- In 2005, participated in financing the first meeting of South American mountain guides in La Paz.
- In 2005, participated in financing health services in four areas of the Andes.
- In 2004 and 2005, participation in forming diverse tourism programs and regulations of mountain use, financed by BID and Swiss Contact.
- In 2004, participation in financing the cleaning of base camp Huayna Potosi.
- In 2004, giving of a mess tent to every community of mule drivers in the Royal Cordillera.
- In 2003, editing of a photographic book by photographer Serge Vincenti and redistribution of a part of the sales to finance a carpentry workshop in the prison in Potosi.
- From 2003 to 2005, Terra Andina Bolivia was in charge of the drafting of the Petit Futé tourist Guide Bolivia. Certain direct contacts (guides/mule drivers) were integrated in the guide, thus giving them an opening in the international market (market of local «treks» and short tours).
- In 2004 and 2005, financing of 50% of a French course for 12 guides and 4-wheel drive drivers
- Since 2003, financing of first aid courses for about 40 guides and drivers (4-wheel drive).
- Since 2003, financing of a cooking course for 20 guides and drivers - For several seasons, Terra Andina Bolivia has enforced the furnishing of guides and mule drivers in the Royal Cordillera with personal equipment (sleeping bag, polar jackets, and mountain boots).

THE TUNI RURAL COMMUNITY TOURISME PROJECT (Cordillera Real 2007/2008)
Co-financing of a rural community project in the Cordillera Real in order to develop community tourism:
Immersion in the Aymara world;
Valorization of the natural patrimony;
Valorization of the cultural heritage;
Reconcile tourism with a local and sustainable development.
See our special page about the Tuni Community Project

TERRA ANDINA PERU

SALARIES
The association of cultural guides plays an important role. This sector is becoming increasingly regulated with an aim to protect these tourism professionals, often victim to terrible salaries. Respect for these norms is not taken lightly; we observe them to the letter.
- On the subject of salaries, fixed rates are established regionally. Remuneration for a day of work oscillates, according to services and number of clients the guide is responsible for, between 45 and 100 $us/day. We respect these fixed rates.
- There is little or no regulation concerning trek guides. Our remuneration reaches 50 to 60 $us/ day (minimum) + expenses, for a trek English speaking guide.
- The mule drivers (with mule) receive a salary of 13 $us / day, the chief mule driver 15$us / day, a cook 20 $us / day and an assistant cook 15 $us/ day
- Work and expenses amounted before (preparation of equipment, relocation to point of departure) and when the treks are over (cleaning and storage of materials) are compensated for.
- We make a point of immediately reimbursing the guides after they have lent their services to us.

GUIDES QUALIFICATIONS
- Most of the « cultural » guides who work with us are official guides; they have either completed 4 years of tertiary study with a state recognized institution, or attended evening courses at the faculty of tourism. These two paths are awarded with a diploma as a tourist guide. - The question of trekking guides is quite another, as there have not been any proposals to introduce qualifications for this activity. In 2004, we began to finance a language course for certain guides, and in 2005 first-aid courses organized according to our requirements were started. In 2006 we have continued and intensified our proposal on the subject of qualifications.

LAKE TITICACA PROJECT: THE COMMUNITY OF LLACHON
An Indian village on the Capachica peninsula (on the banks of Lake Titicaca), Llachon is situated about one and a half hours from Puno.
Not frequently visited compared to other better-known places in the region (notably Taquile, Amantani or the islands of Uros) the passion of tourists for this region has not affected this region and with it the economic benefits.
One of the chiefs of the village family Felipe Ticona made us aware of their isolation and in May 2003 we engaged in a development project in partnership with the local communities.
The main idea was to carry out necessary improvements to welcome foreign tourists (and equally benefit the daily life of the villagers), whilst conserving their traditional way of life.
Felipe's family who were primarily affected by this project, immediately showed enthusiasm and willingness and very quickly, thanks in part to our financing and in part to the enterprising work in the village, construction was undertaken:
• Construction of a reservoir
• Electricity was installed with an independent generator
• Construction of 3 sanitation units
• Construction of 2 showers
• Renovation of paintwork
• Enlarging and modernization of the kitchen to facilitate the preparation of meals with tiling and better hygiene
• Kitchen equipment (pots, plates casserole dishes etc.)
• Purchase of an oxygen bottles (for use of the visitors in case of respiratory problems linked to the high altitude).

This partnership is based on trust and long-term investment.
We do not wish in any part to « direct» this community, and we refuse to interfere with the management of the community.
Moreover, Terra Andina does not claim any right to exclusivity and the community can exercise complete freedom in collaborating with other agencies.

Today everything indicates that this partnership, which equally profits both parties, has succeeded.
The price of a night's stay and meals are regularly revised to allow for increases, and our clients are able to partake in a unique and enriching experience.

TERRA BRAZIL

SALARIES
There is no policy in place for favorable salaries as tourism in Brazil is along way from being « third world ». Negotiations are fierce and very competitive, and it is necessary to negotiate for a lower price. Prices are sometimes high in relation to the services offers, so this policy is not relevant and would be instead counter-productive.
- Brazil is one of the richest figures in the region.
Despite social inequalities on a mammoth scale, the country is still seeing huge growth. Tourism is developed, counting within it structures that welcome the tourist on par with International quality level, guides being well-qualified, often trilingual and in general very well paid in comparison to the average national salary.

A long-lasting development project in JOATINGA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE.
Within the ecological reserves of Joatinga and Mamangua are 12 communities of «caiçaras», the original culture in a region without any roads or electrical resources.
This population of fishermen suffers the constraints caused by living in an ecological reserve: prohibition of tree felling, hunting and construction and the all important decrease in areas that can be farmed. With the intensification over the last decade of industrial fishing en masse and the ill-fated consequences reducing the volume of fish near the coast, the revenue from fishing is diminishing year by year. Thus, whilst 10 years ago the «Caiçaras» were able to live fairly well from fishing and agriculture, the two resources have been strongly limited.
The continuance of their way of life is being threatened. The young people reluctantly swell the ranks of legions of cheap labor in the big cities, leaving their homeland to possible real estate investors who get round the environmental laws.
The situation is however far from being without a solution and ecotourism represents a real alternative solution. For the last 3 years, we have worked actively to develop the structure of some of these villages (Ponta Negra, Sono, Cajaiba).
The welcoming of small groups of hikers constitutes a significant source of revenue in the region.
Two groups per month are in effect sufficient to compensate for the gap in earnings from agriculture and fishing.
In 2005, confirmed in 2006 success was noted. Our objective is to assure the bringing of a minimum of 2-3 groups per month.

A fisherman earns about 15 - 20 R$/day (more or less 5 Euros).
The redistribution of money from tourism is a reality (from what terra Brazil pays on the spot).
- A night's stay with breakfast: 12 $us/person
- A meal based on local produce: 6 $us/person
- A fishing outing: 6$us/person
- Local guide: 37 $us/day/group
- participating in the improvement of the « flour house »: 30 $us/group
- Boats for transport: 240 $us/group
- Canoes, excursions etc…

The development of an ecotourism concerned with promoting local culture with respect for the environment has already been translated into positive results:
- Creation of a source of supplementary income
- Improvement of receptive structures
- Qualification for young local people in the profession of being a guide
- Encouragement to create a caiçara cultural building
- Exchange between Brazilians and foreign visitors.

5. Responsible tourism

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The Terra Group organizes your incentive or event in Latin America. We also operate in the production and editing: video, press articles, tourist guide.

INCENTIVES / EVENTS

• PETER PAN PRODUCTION / RALLY NORDESTE BRAZIL / 70 Citroen 2CV / 4 wheel drive jeeps as assistance / 120 participants / 3000 km on car track in 15 days / logistics Terra Brazil / November 2009 / http://ppproduction.free.fr

• AZOKA / Panama Expedition "live like Robinson Crusoe" / 12 participants / Set up, logistics & assistance Terra Caribea / January 2009 / www.azoka.fr

• GLOBETROT / Southern Peru Discovery / Buggy in dunes of the Peruvian desert / Sacred Valley of the Incas by motorcycle / November 2008 / 40 participants / Set up, logistics & assistance Terra Andina Peru

• TEUCHOS Company / Argentina discovery and estancia stay / Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Calafate, Ushuaia / 2 groups of 24 people / October and November 2008

• PETER PAN PRODUCTION / RALLY PATAGONIA - Argentina-Chile/ 60 Citroën 2CV / 4 wheel drive jeeps as assistance / 120 participants / 3500 km on car track in 15 days / logistics Terra Patagonia / November 2007 / http://ppproduction.free.fr

• 4 WHEEL DRIVE RALLY (self drive) Nordeste Brazil, along the littoral between Fortaleza and Natal, BF Goodrich Spain Society/ June 2007.

• Incentive for a company specialised in luxury goods / May 2007 / General organization, logistics and conferences / 10 days / 15 people.

• TURKCELL / November 2006 / VIP incentive at Rio de Janeiro. Football match organization in Copacabana with Bebeto.

• TRACKBAR / Andean Rally Peru-Chile-Argentina-Bolivia with antique cars (front wheel drive) / assistance and logistics / 80 participants / 2006 / www.globe-driver.fr

• PETER PAN PRODUCTION / ANDEAN RALLY Bolivia-Chile/ 50 Citroen 2CV / 10 4 wheel drive jeeps as assistance / 120 participants / 2005 / http://ppproduction.free.fr

• LA COMPAGNIE FIDUCIAIRE / adventure expedition between São Luis and Fortaleza (4 private planes, 20 buggies, 4 motorboats) / 40 participants / 2005.

• GAO TRAVEL / BOMBAER / Quad expedition in Bolivia / 16 vehicles / 35 participants / 2005.

• Company specialised in luxury goods / voyage on the theme of human discovery meeting “extraordinary people” / 20 participants / 2002.

AUDIOVISUAL

The permanent presence of our teams on ground level , our contacts at the International level, our taste and curiosity for the country in which we live have given us the experience to work with different media ( TV documentaries / the press / tourist guides / text and photo editions). The irrefutable synergy between our tourist activity and production is one of the unique aspects of our organization.

• Canal +/ Gédéon programmes / Cooking documentary « Globe cooker » / April 2010 / Content preparation, logistics and supervision Terra Andina Peru / www.gedeonprogrammes.com

• France INTER / travel documentary « Au détour du Monde » / March 2010 / Logistics & supervision Terra Caribea / www.franceinter.fr

• BONNE PIOCHE Productions / August-October 2009 / Documentary upon the Apolobamba Cordillera - "Rendez-vous en terres inconnues” (Go to strange lands) with French actor Gérard Jugnot/ exploration and shooting logistics.

• Ushuaia Nature / december 2009 / preparation of the « Ushuaia Nature with Nicolas Hulot » documentary in Peru.

• Partir Autrement / October 2009 / OCEAN TELEVISION / Documentary about community tourism/ Lake Titicaca in Peru (Llachon) / shooting logistics / Terra Andina Peru

• SYSTEM TV / June 2009 / ARTE series of documentaries about the mystical mountains in the world / Real Cordillera in Bolivia / Exploration and shooting logistics / Terra Andina Bolivia.

• 2F PRODUCTIONS / FRANCE 5 “Echappées belles, les routes mythiques” (prime time Saturday 8.35 p.m, 5 episodes) / Exploration and shooting logistics / 3500 km en 3 weeks in Panama, Costa Rica & Nicaragua / logistics Terra Caribea / May 2009 / http://www.2fproductions.fr.

• WHAT'S UP PRODUCTION / November 2008 / ARTE Series of "Fleuves du Monde » (rivers of the world), Urubamba Valley, Peru / logistics and participation Terra Andina Peru.

• ZADIG Productions / July 2008 and November 2008 / ARTE Documentary on the Extreme cities. 52 min. - La Paz - Bolivia / exploration & shooting logistics / Terra Andina Bolivia.

• FRANCE 2 / February 2008 / TV shows “Vu du ciel” (From above) from Yann Arthus-Bertrand upon the lakes of Argentina / Exploration (January 2008) and shooting logistics.

• KANAKNA Production / November 2007 / TV from Belgium and Netherlands / shooting of a TV reality program "Pékin Express”, Adventure in Cancun Mexico / transport logistics 25 vehicles + 100 people over several thousand km.

• COMITI Productions / November 2007 / Documentary for France 5 from Stéphane Rodriguez: “Bolivia – la route de la mort” (Bolivia – the death road). 52 min. Exploration (April 2007) and shooting logistics.

• ALPHALINE Production / June 2007 / Broadcasting shooting "Living Stones" for France 5 in Peru, 3 episodes of 26 min. / Logistics, transportation, housing, aerial shooting, trekking / 22 days / 5 people.

• KANAKNA Production / nov 2006 / TV from Belgium and Netherlands /Shooting of a TV reality program "Pékin Express, Aventure de Rio de Janeiro à Lima" / transport logistics, lodging, food, equipment for a film crew of 100 people and around 20 participants. 20 vehicles, trucks, catering during a 3 months work.

• FRANCE 2 / ENDEMOL / July 2006 / transport logistics, lodging, food, equipment for a team of 20 people for the shooting of a program on the banks of Lake Titicaca.

• GEORAMA / November 2005 / Logistics, transport, accomodation for the editing of the book “Pérou, Terra Andina”.

• FRANCE 5 / Bonne Pioche Productions / “The new face of the conquistadors” documentary / 52 min Bolivia-Chile / July 2004 / co-director, preparation and logistics.

• FRANCE 3 & FRANCE 5 / Patrick Voillot and Christophe Bidot / “ La Bolivianita” precious Amazonian stone? 52 min / June 2003 / preparation and logistics.

• FRANCE 3 / Need not dream / VMProductions / November 2001 / “the last king of the salar” / “truck driver woman of the Yungas” / Bolivia / shooting assistant.

• ESCALES / VMProductions / “le salar” / 52 min Bolivia / November 2001 / director, preparation and logistics

• RFO / France Mexico / “Fly surfing on lake Titicaca” / July 2001 / logistics.

• E=M6 DISCOVERY / VMProductions / “The planet in danger” / April 2001 / Set organization and logistics. Proposal storyboard (mountain climbing / rafting / visiting the Amazon).

• ODYSSÉE / Point du jour / “The road of death” / Bolivia / June 2000 / logistics.

THE PRESS & GUIDES

• Le Monde Magazine / Eitan Haddok / presse reporting and photo shooting about lithium exploitation in the Atacama and Uyuni salt mines / November 2009, publication 5th December 2009 / logistics Terra Patagonia Chile together with Terra Andina Bolivia.
Special Jury Prize at Days Japan Awards 2010 .

• Le Nouvel Observateur / Philippe Boulet-Gercourt / press reporting about lithium exploitation in the Uyuni salt mines / november 2009 / logistics Terra Andina Bolivia.

• GEO Magazine / Radio France Culture / Marie-Helene Fraisse / press and radio reporting about the Aymara world / January 2009 / logistics and participation Terra Andina Bolivia.

• ROADBOOK / topic suggestion – shooting logistics of a documentary "The lamas' caravan » / Southern Bolivia / March 2007.

•PETIT FUTÉ, French guide like “Lonely Planet” / update of Bolivia's guide 2003 and 2005 / Update Brazil guide 2004 and 2006.

• TREK MAG / July 2001 / Drafting of a special 26-page Bolivian dossier .

EDITING

• Text and photography book «Inca Peaks, The most beautiful journeys of the Central Andes». Fabrice Pawlak (associate of Terra Group) and Patrick Wagnon. Edition Glénat, 2006

• Edition / distribution of a Bolivian photographic book by Serge Vincenti, 2004.

RECOMMENDATIONS & COLLABORATIONS

Terra Group agencies are recommended by the following tourist guidebooks : Lonely Planet (in English), Lonely Planet (in French), Le Petit Futé, le Guide du routard. Terra Group is working with various Travel Agencies in Europe and South America. Our partners' list upon request.

Our different websites all contain a guestbook for our clients to record their appreciation of our services. Please consult it.

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INCENTIVES AND EVENTS

Terra Group, orchestrates your events in Latin America:
- incentive / team building
- conventions
- seminar, congress
- evenings and gala dinners

REFERENCES

• Please find the list here: References Incentives - Events
• Please find the list here: References Audiovisual

LET YOUR IMAGINATION SOAR…

Exceptional destinations, production, logistics coupled with security, dreams and action, tailor-made…

MEXICO:

MEASURE YOURSELF TO A PROFESSIONAL MEXICAN WRESTLER
More than a cathartic show, the “Lucha Libre” is an integral part of Mexican culture and has been since 1930. It takes life in the fighting rings and is venerated like a religion. Wrestling can be used as an educational tool. This activity revolves around stress control, and therefore develops one's ability to trust and control oneself.

MAYAN AND TEMAZCAL CEREMONIES IN A MAYAN VILLAGE
Live the Mayan ritual... A unique experience!
Discover a small village located in the heart of the jungle, home of a shaman (Leader of Mayan ceremonies) who will lead you on an intense spiritual journey. He will offer to initiate you in a Mayan purification during a Temazcal ceremony (Mayan sauna) before letting you cool off with a bath in a “cenote”.

PILLAGING A SHIP - CANCUN AND THE PIRATES OF THE CARAÏBES
Piracy and its decors constitute the fascinating backdrop for this adventure. To fight like buccaneer, while this experience challenges your team: surpassing oneself, creativity, competition, and teamwork. On board the Galleons, attack the opposite team and feel like the pirates under the Caraibean sun!
Note: Real boarding between boats.

JEEP RALLYE IN THE CARAIBES
Visit the Yucatan Peninsula and discover fabulous Mayan sites Maya such as Tulum. In the program, the typical villages of Uxmal, Merida and Chichen Itza... with off-the-beaten-track stages.

BRAZIL

SAMBA CLASSES
Music & dance
The mention of Rio de Janeiro is often enough to evoke samba…
In the dance studio of the Centro Cultural Carioca (city center), a private teacher progressively initiates you to the rapid steps of the different dancing styles.
Privatization of a samba school
In the same way as for soccer, one belongs to a samba school from birth, and loyalty is the rule. This act of “belonging” is celebrated in the headquarters of the samba school's social club, a huge warehouse entirely decorated with the school's colors.
Samba Conference
Presented by Nei Lopes, one of the most knowledgeable person on the subject (with English translator). He will explore the African origin, the development and contemporary history of samba as music but also as cultural expression; a two-hour, in depth, exposé…

BUGGY UNDER THE SUN OF THE NORDESTE
Perfectly adapted to the gigantic beaches dotted with sand dunes of the Nordeste, the buggy was, according to Brazilians, born there, more precisely in Natal.
Through our adventure, we successively cross areas of impressive sand dunes, turquoise water lapping against sand beaches, ochre and red cliffs overhang by palm trees, salt marshes facing sharp reefs and sweet water lagunas...

TREASURE OF THE NEW WORLD - SPECIAL MINERALOGY
This out-of-the-ordinary program, including the un-avoidable -visit of splendid colonial towns, caters to the gemology and mineral passionate, which will find this area, an extremely rich playground.
Visit of mines, excavations, workshops and stores are in the menu of this escapade…

SOCCER GAME IN RIO
To experience this formidable passion for the king of sports, various formulas:
- soccer game on the Beach of Copacabana with Brazilian soccer players
- soccer game on a private field with the participation of Bebeto, world soccer champion in 1994
- watch a soccer game in the legendary Maracanã stadium, from a private box (depending on the game schedule)

TREASURE HUNT
The different activities offered can be included in an original program: scavenger hunt, role game or treasure hunt.
The group members, divided in teams, are actively involved in the unwinding of events during their stay via a fun activity testing their capacities and valorizing their talents.
Perspicacity, endurance or team spirit ... different character traits can be valorized depending on the orientation given to the stay and to the screenplay chosen.

PANAMA

SAN BLAS CRUISE
Discover this ultimate paradisiacal destination, far from modern civilization. Enjoy the calm and sweetness to live to the rhythm of the sun, as well as its warm crystal clear water.
Explore the primary tropical Forest, from San Blas to the Panama Channel.

THE GREAT ESCAPE FROM ISLA COIBA'S PENITENCIARY
To dream of escaping from this inviolable fortress is without a doubt utopian.
Tempt the impossible with The Great Escape, a sophisticated and technical scavenger hunt, mixing fun and excitement while developing your sense of initiative and teamwork. Nights spend in the cell.
The objective: to escape from the PENITENCIARY, which is today covered by dense tropical vegetation sheltering a formidable wild fauna (including iguanas and crocodiles).
Participants need to find the solution to various enigmas.
All participants have the same chances but only the team that will find the exit key will win.

ARGENTINA

ANTARTIC ADVENTURE FROM USHUAIA
This cruise onboard the ship Ocean Nova, explores the most spectacular sites of the Antarctic Peninsula and of the Southern Shetlands Islands.
The program emphasizes wild life observation and various outdoor activities (kayak, bivouac, trekking and backcountry skiing). It will also give you the opportunity to visit some scientific bases located in the middle of sumptuous frozen landscapes between icebergs, sharp mountains, gigantic glaciers and narrow channels.

CRUISE IN PATAGONIA – TIERRA DEL FUEGO – CAPE HORN
The Straits of Magellan and the Beagle Channel; we explore one of the most wild and beautiful region of the world: Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, channels, fjords, bays punctuated by gorgeous luxuriant islands, some of them virgin. Adventure and excitement are a sure bet in Cape Horn, the last bastion of the American continent before the Antarctic; the meeting point of the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. In function of your interests, you can choose among diverse workshops presented by nature passionate hosts (geologists and meteorologists…)

TANGO
I am tango, tango, I always do too much...
I am tango, tango, I have this music under the skin...
This tango piece (composed by Astor Piazolla) perfectly represents the personality of Buenos Aires.
A chronological discovery of tango, an easy way to let yourself be impregnated by each style along the different charming neighborhoods, and on the various cafe plazas. As most, the unique atmosphere of Buenos Aires will fascinate you.

ARGENTINIAN AND CHILEAN VINEYARDS
From European descent, Argentineans are big wine consumers. They average 45 liters per year and per person. They succeeded the feat of being rated 5th world wine producer.
The Chilean viticulture dates from the time of the “conquistadores” which brought vine with them from Europe in the middle of the 16th century. Because Phylloxera did not ravage the local grape vines, this area still grows vines brought by Don Luis Cousino in the middle of the 19th Century. Visit vineyards and learn about the work involved in creating wine, in the company of these passionate winegrowers that will share their knowledge and LOVE OF THEIR LAND with you, the time of a visit.

CHILE

EASTER ISLAND
Easter Island, “Isla de Pascua” in Spanish and “Rapa Nui” in Maori language, is an isolated island in the South Eastern Pacific, known for it's monumental statues, the Moaïs and its unique Oceanic script, the Rongorongo.
An unforgettable adventure! We depart from the beach of Anakena where we embark on a sailboat for the traverse to Hanga Roa, skirting the Northern coast of the island. Swimming and sun bathing are of course mandatory.

ROBINSON CRUSOE ISLAND
This fictional island really exists!
Robinson Crusoe Island is a volcanic island, part of the Juan Fernandez Archipelago, composed of three islands declared Biosphere World Preserve by Unesco. IT became famous in literature, when the Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk was forced to live there alone for four years after disobeying his superiors. Forget civilization and its commodities to return to a more basic life style on this MYTICAL Island, re-learn the simple life and the essentials while using the wealth of Nature.

COSTA RICA

CANOPY
Developed in Costa Rica like nowhere else, the “canopy” is a way of discovering the forest from it's natural top by using suspended cables. Excitement, laugh and emotions guaranteed!

BIG GAME FISHING
Nature and sensation lovers, come experience the pleasures of Sport fishing. If the Gods are generous, of course! Costa Rica has become one of the terrestrial Paradise for Big game fishing. A place where the fisherman dreams become reality; the waters shelters various species depending on the season; fishing enthusiasts will be able to catch Marlins, sword fish, rooster fish, tuna...

PERU

INCAS RELAY RACE
On the footsteps of Chasquis, true INCA pony express. The teams fight against each other while doing a relay race from Cuzco to the Pacific Ocean.
The winner will have the privilege to sit on the Inca throne cut in the cliff facing the ocean.
To be able to control and administer the Empire, a web of stone roads criss-crossing the Andes and the coast were built. They allowed the circulation of merchandises, men, soldiers but also information. Thanks to a system of messengers relaying each other, the Chasquis, news were exchanged from one end of the Empire to the other in record times (8 days from Quito to Cuzco).

ON THE FOOTSTEPS OF HEMINGWAY
Leave to the discovery of a different Peru, the one of writers, also the one of Hemingway: the Peru that inspired him to write his "Old man and the sea". The end of this itinerary takes you to the superb beach of Cabo Blanco where Hemingway set foot, attracted by the world record of big game fishing. You too will share in the pleasure of big game fishing.

TO THE ASSAULT OF THE CITADEL
Kuélap, the lost fortress of the Chachapoyas. Built by the Clouds' People, the Chachapoyas.
The assault of the citadel of Kuelap is an activity allowing the participation of all.  
Formation of reduced teams that will have for goal the simultaneous attack of the fortress. It will be a raid starting from one point of the mountain towards one entrance of the citadel through couloirs, galleries and ditches that will require the collaboration and participation of all.

BOLIVIA

LANDSAILING ON THE SALAR
The fabulous Salar de Uyuni, is the largest salt flat in the world. It is an immaculate white expanse located in the middle of the immense Altiplano. The wind, the salt…: it is a pure meeting with the elements.
Strong sensation and speed enthusiasts; let yourself be taken by “windsurfing”. This surprising high-powered vehicle gives you the opportunity to practice a very tonic sport. Its concept combines pleasure and conviviality. The supervision is in the hands of professionals, which assures you a quick and fun learning curve, in all safety.

THE LAST NOMADES OF BOLIVIA – LLAMA CARAVAN
The track that the caravan follow is straight, solid, and it goes on for thousands or miles, always following the shortest line between two points. It climbs mountains, descends to the bottoms of valleys, and traverses precipices and rivers over suspended bridges.

OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY TRAINS
We are talking about the highest train-ride in the world, taking us to San Antonio de los Cobres, at an altitude of 4200 meters above sea level. We find ourselves in the heart of the Great Cordillera of the Andes with its fascinating landscapes that the slow pace of the convoy allows us to fully appreciate.  We then enter Bolivia, which we cross in its entirety. The whole of the Altiplano passes in front of our eyes... From the charming town of Tupiza, the tracks take us to the famous Salar de Uyuni.

INCENTIVES & TEAM BUILDING:

Each event is unique and made up of original ingredients. To elaborate the best menu, we made a point of being innovative and professional. Our ambition is your satisfaction.
Our goal is that the shared traveling experience be, other than a change of scenery, an opportunity to stimulate self-motivation and to valorize the participants.

By organizing a trip, your enterprise wishes to:
• integrate new members
• energize a selling team
• create the event in or around the company
• motivate a team or a production area
• reward deserving collaborators
• mix with the implementation of new work methods
• unite a group around a common objective

CONVENTIONS

You wish to gather your collaborators for a strategic meeting and offer them an unforgettable program.

Our mission: An ear attentive to your needs to create together the program for you.
You have a lot at stake. We take in consideration your needs and concerns, from the conception of your project to its completion.
We assure the global production of the event:
LOGISTIC / ANIMATION / MULTIMEDIA EDITION / TECHNICAL SUPORT & ORGANIZATION / TRADUCTIONS

SEMINARS

You wish to combine work and relaxation, in an out-of-the-ordinary place?
We organize your seminar in function of your needs, in a place with character, for one or various days.
You will be able to mix work and enjoyment in optimal practical conditions:
- Private work areas
- clip-board
- projector
- snack breaks
- activities ...
Your team will come back recharged, consolidated and more motivated than ever.

EVENINGS AND GALA DINNERS

The concept of animated evenings offered during your manifestations are relaxing and unifying responses adapted and personalized to the needs and constraints of your society.

In addition to offering you original programs, our team is at your service to create, with you and for you, custom events. As the creator of your event, we can advise you and realize your goal to motivate / unite and increase the loyalty of your internal and external collaborators.

4. Incentives and events