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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience

From
CAD 3,699
Duration
6 days
Countries
Brazil
Activity
easy

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.

At a glance

Duration
6 days
Route
Rio de Janeiro → Rio de Janeiro
Countries
Brazil
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, Festivals & Events
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Where you'll go

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Day by day

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

Brazil

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening to meet your fellow travellers and learn important details about the coming days. Afterwards, choose to attend an optional group dinner at a local restaurant.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening to meet your fellow travellers and learn important details about the coming days. Afterwards, choose to attend an optional group dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2Get an introduction to the city's iconic sights…This massive city gets as many as five million international tourists every year to sip caipirinhas on the beach, dance the samba in the city’s streets, and ascend Corcovado Mountain to see the truly monumental Christ the Redeemer up close. Experience Rio at its finest, full of energy during this crazy, colourful, epic party. Get into the Carnival spirit with a private beach party. Make sure you find something purple to wear!
This massive city gets as many as five million international tourists every year to sip caipirinhas on the beach, dance the samba in the city’s streets, and ascend Corcovado Mountain to see the truly monumental Christ the Redeemer up close. Experience Rio at its finest, full of energy during this crazy, colourful, epic party. Get into the Carnival spirit with a private beach party. Make sure you find something purple to wear!
Day 3Earlier in the day you can choose…Take it slow today because the parade literally lasts all night. 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.
Take it slow today because the parade literally lasts all night. 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 4Enjoy free time in this vibrant city…Rio de JaneiroMany visitors head to the famous Copacabana beach, although the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon can be less crowded and are equally as alluring. Opt to enjoy some of the Carnival street parties in the evening with your CEO as your guide. 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.
Stunning aerial view of Vidigal Beach with lush greenery and cityscape in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Rio de Janeiro
Many visitors head to the famous Copacabana beach, although the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon can be less crowded and are equally as alluring. Opt to enjoy some of the Carnival street parties in the evening with your CEO as your guide. 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.
Map showing Rio de Janeiro
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. In the late afternoon, there will be the option to meet up with your CEO and group and use your included subway pass to attend one more Bloco. Here, spend a final evening revelling in the charged atmosphere of Carnival.
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. In the late afternoon, there will be the option to meet up with your CEO and group and use your included subway pass to attend one more Bloco. Here, spend a final evening revelling in the charged atmosphere of Carnival.
Day 6Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.
Depart at any time.

Discover Brazil

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

A cyclist rides through a park with a view of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.
A stunning view of São Paulo's skyline reflected in the calm waters of Ibirapuera Lake, surrounded by lush greenery.
Beautiful beachfront in Rio de Janeiro with cityscape and ocean views.
Picturesque view of bright lightning in gloomy sky above city buildings near river and mountains during thunderstorm at night
A breathtaking view of the river and landscape in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, under a vibrant sky.

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