Carnival in Rio - 4 Days
One of the most colourful, lively and enjoyable festivals in the world has to be the Carneval in Rio de Janeiro that takes place towards the end of February or early March depending on the year. This tour will give you exclusive access via our tour partners to a private party, giving you entry and a variety of options in terms of food and drink. You will also be experiencing this spectacular city in full, with multiple excursions and activities along with all the classic sightseeing. This is a must do tour for those seeking fun and adventure, and an ideal pre or post-trip add-on for our other South American tours.
Itinerary and Specifics
Highlights:
- Private Party at the Carneval with a choice of different packages to suit your needs
- Complete City tour of Rio de Janeiro
- Experience the Maracana stadium, the home of soccer in Brazil - this sport is a true religion here!
Included:
- 4 Star Accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast Basis (9 nights)
- Meet and Greet at Airport
- Transfers to and from hotel
- Expert driver/guide
- Comfortable touring vehicle
- Local knowledge, recommendations and help with any bookings you want to make
- Private Party entry for the Carneval
Not included
- Flights - purchase your own flights in and out of Rio
- Gratuities minimum recommended $10 per person per day
- Lunches and dinners outside of the Carneval party package
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrive in Rio. Tour the highlights of the city, including Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana beach and the Sugarloaf.
Day 2
We start the day with a trip to the San Bodramo area to learn more about the Carneval itself. Having learned about the history, culture and tradition of the event, it prepares you nicely for the evening show. It lasts long into the night, so be prepared to party and to be entertained by the lively dancing and music.
Day 3
Today is a much more relaxed day to recover. We explore the Parque Lage and the botanical gardens before taking a favela tour - a unique insight into the way of life of so many locals. We end the day with a relazing trip to Ipanema beach to enjoy the spectcular sunset.
Day 4
The final day is a trip to Paraty, a small seaside town around 250 km from Rio. It is worth the journey, as you get to enjoy the UNESCO-listed historic centre with charming cobble-stoned streets and a true reflection of Portuguese influence. The day can also include a distillery tour of the local liquor - cachaça - derived from sugar cane! HOwever, the best part about Paraty is the incredible nature that surrounds it. The region is home to beautiful waterfalls, mangroves, mountains covered with dense Atlantic rainforest and a coastline sprinkled with secluded beaches.
Day 5
Depart Rio to either link up with another Global Dream Travel tour, or return home having partied, relaxed and explored!