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Save 20%Lima to Rio: Coast to Coast
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Peru · 51 days · Active
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Experience Rio's biggest party! Dance the night away and see the sights and sounds of this truly epic annual event. From the street parties to the immense Sambadrome parade, this is something not to be missed.
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Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.
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Day 2Get an introduction to the city's iconic sights…Enjoy a city tour, visiting Rio's most iconic sites including Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado, the Christ the Redeemer statue, and Maracanã stadium. Free evening to relax or search for Carnival street parties as the city gears up. Use the centrally located hotel in Copacabana as a base for your time in Rio.
Enjoy a city tour, visiting Rio's most iconic sites including Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado, the Christ the Redeemer statue, and Maracanã stadium. Free evening to relax or search for Carnival street parties as the city gears up. Use the centrally located hotel in Copacabana as a base for your time in Rio.
Day 3Free day in Rio to explore the city
Free day in Rio to explore the city or take optional excursions or a favela tour. Many visitors head to the famous Copacabana beach, although the combined beaches of Ipanema and Leblon can be less crowded and are equally well garnished with vendors selling food, jewelery, sarongs, and anything else you might want. Opt to enjoy some of the Carnival street parties in the evening.
Day 4Free day to relax and prepare for the Carnival parade tonightTake it slow today because the parade literally lasts all night. This evening between 6-7:30, we transfer to the Sambodrome where we have reserved seats in section 10. G Adventures representatives will accompany you throughout the evening and after the parade you'll transfer back to your hotel. Samba Schools are an association of people from the same neighbourhood or community (favela) who get together on a regular basis for samba meetings and rehearsals. Samba Schools provide valuable jobs to the community in the production of costumes and floats. Each year, schools choose a different theme and may take to the parade from 3,000 to 5,000 members, and 6 to 8 floats. They have to make it through the runway in a period from 60-80 minutes, which means each member will spend only about 25-30 minutes inside the Sambodrome.
Take it slow today because the parade literally lasts all night. This evening between 6-7:30, we transfer to the Sambodrome where we have reserved seats in section 10. G Adventures representatives will accompany you throughout the evening and after the parade you'll transfer back to your hotel. Samba Schools are an association of people from the same neighbourhood or community (favela) who get together on a regular basis for samba meetings and rehearsals. Samba Schools provide valuable jobs to the community in the production of costumes and floats. Each year, schools choose a different theme and may take to the parade from 3,000 to 5,000 members, and 6 to 8 floats. They have to make it through the runway in a period from 60-80 minutes, which means each member will spend only about 25-30 minutes inside the Sambodrome.
Day 5Free day to relax and recover…After an all-night samba party, relax and enjoy the sun and surf of the city. Take a book to Copacabana beach, shop along the main streets of Ipanema and Leblon, try some Brazilian beef at a churrascaria, or just sleep in and get some rest.
After an all-night samba party, relax and enjoy the sun and surf of the city. Take a book to Copacabana beach, shop along the main streets of Ipanema and Leblon, try some Brazilian beef at a churrascaria, or just sleep in and get some rest.
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