Operated by G Adventures

Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience

From

CAD 3,699

Duration

6 days

Countries

Brazil

Activity

easy

Group size

Max 80

The adventure

Experience Rio's biggest party with the best group of people ever! 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. In between the parties, explore the fantastic city of Rio and soak up the sun on the famous Copacabana beach.

Arrive at any time and take advantage of your included arrival transfer. This evening, meet your CEO and fellow travellers for a welcome meeting and orientation walk around the neighbourhood.

Enjoy free time to experience Rio your way, whether relaxing on the beach, playing a game of volleyball, or joining an optional favela tour. Later, step behind the scenes of one of Brazil's biggest celebrations with a visit to the barracão of Académicos do Grande Rio. Discover the stories, traditions, and artistry that bring Rio's legendary Carnival to life.

Explore two sides of Rio today, from the creative charm of Santa Teresa to the vibrant energy of Carnival. Wander the cobbled streets of this bohemian hilltop neighbourhood with your CEO, discovering colourful architecture, local art, and the iconic Selarón Steps before stepping into the rhythm of a "Bloco" street party. Follow the music, costumes, and crowds as cariocas celebrate the "people's Carnival" in true Rio style.

Day by day

Vibrant landscape with green pastures and dramatic mountain peaks on a sunny day.

Your journey through

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Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time and take advantage of your included arrival transfer. This evening, meet your CEO and fellow travellers for a welcome meeting and orientation walk around the neighbourhood.

Arrive at any time and take advantage of your included arrival transfer. This evening, meet your CEO and fellow travellers for a welcome meeting and orientation walk around the neighbourhood.

Day 2Enjoy free time to experience Rio your way

Day 3Explore two sides of Rio todayRio de JaneiroKnown as blocos, these free outdoor parties are a central part of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival. Blocos are known for their loud music and performers. There can be marching bands, stilt walkers, theme inspired costumes and lots of fun! The parties take place all over the different neighbourhoods within the city. Each night during Carnival there are more than 300 different parties to choose from. You will be able to use your included subway pass to go to the different street parties with your CEO as your guide.

Rio de Janeiro

Known as blocos, these free outdoor parties are a central part of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival. Blocos are known for their loud music and performers. There can be marching bands, stilt walkers, theme inspired costumes and lots of fun! The parties take place all over the different neighbourhoods within the city. Each night during Carnival there are more than 300 different parties to choose from. You will be able to use your included subway pass to go to the different street parties with your CEO as your guide.

Day 4Discover Rio's most iconic sights on a guided tourThis evening between 6-7:30 we transfer to the Sambodrome for the big spectacle. Your CEOs will accompany you throughout the evening and after the parade you'll transfer back to your hotel. Samba Schools is 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.

This evening between 6-7:30 we transfer to the Sambodrome for the big spectacle. Your CEOs will accompany you throughout the evening and after the parade you'll transfer back to your hotel. Samba Schools is 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 5Enjoy a free morning to relax and recharge…

Enjoy a free morning to relax and recharge after the excitement of the previous night's Carnival celebrations. For those eager to keep the festivities going, Rio's lively street parties continue throughout the afternoon and evening. As your adventure draws to a close, gather with your fellow travellers to watch the sunset over Rio. With golden skies, great company, and a week of unforgettable experiences behind you, it's the perfect way to celebrate an incredible journey.

Day 6Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.

Depart at any time.