About the Brazil Tour Operators Association
The Brazil Tour Operators Association was registered in New York in March 2005, as non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting tourism from the U.S. to Brazil and the services of the member Tour Operators. To be accepted as members Tour Operators must have published travel programs to Brazil, accept bookings from Travel Agents and meet the Association’s other qualification requirements. BTOA is run by a Board of Directors, with 7 directors elected by the members and the current members are as follows:

Avanti Destinations - Formed in 1981 as an independent tour operator, is a member of Rail Europe Group, the largest marketer of European rail products in North America. Avanti has been a premier FIT tour operator for 25 years. We are members of USTOA, ASTA and CLIA.
www.avantidestinations.com
1-800-422-5053

Brazilian Vacation Center – Created over 25 years ago by Joao de Matos, Brazilian Vacation Center is very proud to be one of the oldest and biggest wholesale tour operators to Brazil. We use only the most reliable Airline Carriers, Hotels and ground services in Rio and throughout Brazil. Our office in Rio coordinates all requests for Hotels and other land arrangements throughout Brazil. This office, conveniently located in the Copacabana area, operates as local host for our clients staying in Rio and will be able to make any special arrangements. In New York our office is equipped to handle all requests, no matter how special they may be. Our experienced staff will take care of all that is required to make a life event or any vacation in Rio or in any other city of Brazil.
www.brazilianvacation.com
1-800-848-2746

Borello Travel & Tours - is a boutique travel agency and tour operator that specialize in travel and tourism, primarily to Latin America. Our premium service and knowledge of the destinations continues to earn praises from our customers. Our customized programs are recommended by official tourist bureaus of different countries and have been selected by most reputable publications and media: The New York Times, etc...
www.borellotravel.com
1-800-405-3072

Brazil Nuts – With 20 years experience, Brazil Nuts Tours is a true destination specialist, providing expert travel arrangements and personalized service for individuals, special interest groups, companies and organization.
www.brazilnuts.com
1-800-553-9959

Brazil Online - Online travel company specialized in trips to Brazil, providing traditional tour packages as well fully customized itineraries to individual travelers and groups. Established for 10 years, members of ASTA and Better Business Bureau.
www.brol.com
1-888-527-2745

Fredson Travel – Since 1991, Fredson Travel has provided quality service with affordable tour rates not only to the individual traveler but also for groups and meetings. Fredson successfully combines the wonders of traveling to Brazil with the convenience of Internet research and bookings.
www.fredson.com
1-800-626-8422

FreeGate Tourism – Since the day it was founded in 1982, FreeGate has been providing discriminating travelers with high quality services at affordable prices. The company offers a wide choice of pre-packaged tours to Brazil and other destinations worldwide, for independent and group travelers. FreeGate's knowledgeable staff can create brand new programs tailor-made to the client's specifications.
www.freegatetours.com
1-800-223-0304

Gate 1 Travel - Founded in 1981, Gate1 Travel is a leading travel organization offering worldwide programs for the American traveler. The company offers a wide range of programs for individual travelers, motor coach tours, and customized group arrangements all at exceptional prices. Gate 1- More of the world for less.
www.gate1travel.com
1-800-682-3333

General Tours - General Tours, founded in 1947, is one of America’s oldest tour companies. Since that time, more than one million travelers have enjoyed General Tours' programs and cruises to South America, Asia, Japan, China, Costa Rica, India, Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, Morocco, South Africa, Turkey and Egypt.
www.generaltours.com
1-800-221-2216

Globus – The world’s leader in first-class escorted travel with more than 75 years’ experience opening the door to the world. In addition to Brazil, Globus offers nearly 200 other vacations on six continents.
www.globusjourneys.com
1-877-245-6287

PanAmerican Travel Services – Founded in 1996, PanAmerican Travel Services specializes in high end, customized itineraries throughout Brazil and the rest of South and Central America. We provide private, personalized services for individuals, families, and groups of all sizes. Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel + Leisure, and various tourism boards recommend our services. We know South and Central American first hand.
www.panam-tours.com
1-800-364-4359

Portuguese Tours – Portuguese Tours was founded in 1969 specializing in package tours to Brazil and Portugal. Today taking the advantage of the new technologies on the internet we have several sites for Hotel and Pousadas reservations online. Service is one the points that Portuguese Tours cares about. We make sure that our clients come home from their trip with their dreams fulfilled. Our own office in Brazil helps us doing that. Staffed with multilingual employees we will speak your language and will help with any last minute assistance. Our emergency phone number in Brazil is on 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
www.portuguesetours.com and www.brazilhotelsonline.com
1-800-526-4047

Skyline Travel – Management owned corporation established in 1986. The company’s brochure features Brazil’s main tourism destinations and Skyline offers personalized service for customized travel (FITs), with complete flexibility to book any hotels or services throughout Brazil, as well as Argentina, Costa Rica, Portugal and Spain.
www.skylinetravel.com
1-800-645-6198

Sunnyland Tours – Established in 1964, Sunny Land Tours, Inc. (SLT) is a privately-owned, financially-stable tour operator and an active member of the USTOA with the $1 Million Bond. Company has served tens of thousand of satisfied American travelers in ancient and exotic destinations including Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador & Galapagos Islands, Peru, Argentina, Egypt and more. SLT promotes responsible practices and sustainable tourism.
www.brazilhotdeals.com
1-800-783-7839