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Rio De Janeiro Carnival Experience
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Length
6 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
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Ends in
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
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Available Tour Start Dates
FEB 5, 2027 to FEB 10, 2027
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Activity Level
Easy
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
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$2,699.00
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Overview
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.
Visited During Tour
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Rio De Janeiro Carnival Experience tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
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Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code SZCE-11866
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1Rio de Janeiro
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.
On Day 1, upon arrival at your hotel, there will be note at the reception letting you know the time of the Welcome Meeting, at which you will receive the welcome package providing a schedule, documentation/vouchers, and pick-up times for all included activities. It also will contain contact information, should you have any questions about your tour.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Airport Transfer
Enjoy and included transfer from the airport to your accommodations in the city.
Free Time
There are no planned activities until the Welcome Meeting this evening. Either explore the city or soak up some sun on the beach.
Welcome Meeting & Orientation Walk
Meet your CEO and fellow travellers before heading to a beach "quiosque" for your welcome meeting. Then, set out on an orientation walk around the neighbourhood surrounding your hotel, getting familiar with the local sights, sounds, and rhythms of Rio. Discover the atmosphere of your new surroundings and get your first taste of the city before the adventures ahead. Check the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official meeting time and place.
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2Rio de Janeiro
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 barracao of Academicos do Grande Rio. Discover the stories, traditions, and artistry that bring Rio's legendary Carnival to life.
Many visitors head to the famous Copacabana beach, although the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon can be less crowded and are equally as alluring.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Free Time
Take advantage of your free time to experience Rio like a local. Challenge friends to a game of beach volleyball or choose to book a favela tour to explore one of the city's vibrant neighbourhoods and learn about its culture firsthand.
Behind the Scenes Carnival Experience
Go behind the spectacle of Carnival with a visit to the barracao of Academicos do Grande Rio, the creative hub where the samba school brings its legendary parade to life. Discover the history and artistry behind samba, step into dazzling costumes, and learn the rhythms and moves of Carnival with a professional passista. With a refreshing caipirinha in hand, experience Carnival not just as a spectacle, but as a tradition built through the passion, creativity, and dedication of an entire community.
1Optional Activities for Day 2
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3Rio de Janeiro
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 Selaron 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.
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Santa Teresa & the Selarón Steps
Spend the morning exploring Santa Teresa, Rio's bohemian hilltop neighbourhood known for its cobbled streets, colourful architecture, and thriving arts scene. Wander its charming lanes with your CEO and visit the world-famous Selaron Steps, a vibrant mosaic staircase crafted from more than 200 hand-laid tiles from around the globe. It's a fascinating glimpse into one of Rio's most creative and character-filled districts.
Carnival Street Parties
Experience Carnival the way cariocas do. Blocos are free-roaming street parties that take over Rio's neighbourhoods, each with its own name, route, and unique sound. Follow the crowds as they sing, dance, and celebrate through the streets in a colourful wave of costumes, music, and glitter. With your CEO guiding the way, step into the heart of Rio's "people's Carnival" and experience one of the city's most unforgettable traditions.
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4Rio de Janeiro
Discover Rio's most iconic sights on a guided tour, including Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to relax and recharge before an unforgettable evening at the Sambadrome. Experience the energy and spectacle of Carnival as dazzling samba schools, vibrant costumes, and infectious rhythms bring Brazil's biggest celebration to life.
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Rio de Janeiro City Tour
There's so much to see and do in this vibrant city pulsing with passion, music and the waves of the sea. Take a city tour and visit some of Rio's hot spots. Visit the art deco statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain, the colourful Lapa Steps and the Rio Cathedral. Ride a cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain and marvel at the magnificent views of the bay, city and beaches beyond.
Free Time
Take the afternoon to unwind, explore at your own pace, or rest up for tonight's main event: an exhilarating evening at the Sambadrome.
Carnival Parade
The main event. Step inside Rio's iconic Sambadrome to witness the city's legendary samba schools bring Carnival to life in a spectacular display of music, movement, and creativity. Watch as dazzling floats, elaborate costumes, intricate choreography, and powerful bateria drums fill the parade avenue, with each school sharing its unique story, or enredo. From your allocated seats, experience one of the world's greatest celebrations unfold before you.
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5Rio de Janeiro
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.
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 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. Soak in your last day in the charged atmosphere of Carnival.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Free Time
Enjoy a relaxing morning to recover from the all-night party.
Carnival Street Parties
Experience Carnival the way cariocas do. Blocos are free-roaming street parties that take over Rio's neighbourhoods, each with its own name, route, and unique sound. Follow the crowds as they sing, dance, and celebrate through the streets in a colourful wave of costumes, music, and glitter. With your CEO guiding the way, step into the heart of Rio's "people's Carnival" and experience one of the city's most unforgettable traditions.
Rio Farewell Sunset
As the journey comes to a close, come together for one final Rio sunset. It's the perfect chance to reflect on the week's adventures, share a few laughs, and savour the magic of the city one last time.
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6Rio de Janeiro
Depart at any time.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Rio De Janeiro Carnival Experience tour:
Group Size
G party with around 100+ like-minded G travellers
What's Included
Arrival transfer. Rio de Janeiro city tour (half-day). Christ the Redeemer visit. Sugarloaf Mountain visit. G Adventures beach party (purple costumes). 3-day subway pass to attend the different street parties of Carnival with your CEO. Carnival festivities. Sambadrome tickets in section 5. Carnival parade. Experience Carnival with other G Adventures travellers. CEOs and G Adventures Staff available to offer assistance and support. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Highlights
Revel in one of the biggest parties on earth, Witness the spectacular scenery of Rio, Experience the craziness of the Sambadrome, Relax knowing you have fantastic Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) taking care of all the details
Message from G Adventures About Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Rio de Janeiro- Favela Tour (187BRL per person)
What transportation will we take on this trip?
The group will be given subway/public transportation passes to use to attend various street festivities on days 3, 4, and 5 of this particular itinerary with your CEO.
Accommodation Summary
Hotel in Copacabana (5 nts).
Meals Included
5 breakfasts
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.
Group Leader
A team of CEOs (Chief Experience Officers).
What is the group leader like?
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
International Flights
No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour. However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details. In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Transportation
Public bus, private van, taxi, subway
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketPurple Costume Party:o Purple costume (For purple costume party)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
Are there any additional packing suggestions I should consider?
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.
When can I do my laundry on this trip?
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap. Aboard the expedition ship Explorer laundry facilities are provided at a charge. Aboard the Amazon Explorer laundry facilities are provided free of charge for each passenger once a week.
Service Level
Standard: Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
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