Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience)




From AUD $2999
Small Group
Easy
Rating
(3 reviews)

Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience)
6 days
Small Group
Basic
Easy
English
Experience Overview
Carnival: There’s really no party like it. If you’re looking to get right down into the colourful thick of things, look no further than this compact six-day trip that includes a tour of Rio and tickets to the Sambadrome.
Carnival: There’s really no party like it. If you’re looking to get right down into the colourful thick of things, look no further than this compact six-day trip that includes a tour of Rio and tickets to the Sambadrome. You’ll be seated in Section 11, which will give you a stellar view of all the feathers and sequins on display in the parade, and you won’t need to worry about a thing — local support from G Adventures will take care of the details. So settle in, but don’t get too comfortable — soon you’ll be off your feet and dancing up a storm to Latin rhythm.
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 local support taking care of all the details
Trip Details
6 days
Public bus, private van, taxi, Subway
Small Group
English
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Easy
Itinerary
Day 1: Rio de Janeiro
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
Possible street parties you can attend over the next three days with your CEO using your included subway pass are, Bloco "Cordao de Boitatá", Bloco "Sargento Pimienta", and Bloco "Banda do Peru Pelado" in Copacabana.
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro
Take it slow today because the parade literally lasts all night. This evening between 6-7:30, transfer to the Sambodrome where we have reserved seats in section 11. G Adventures representatives will accompany you throughout the evening, and after the Parade you'll transfer back to your hotel.
Samba schools are associations 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 5: Rio de Janeiro
Possible street parties you can attend over the next three days with your CEO using your included subway pass are, Bloco "Cordao de Boitatá", Bloco "Sargento Pimienta", and Bloco "Banda do Peru Pelado" in Copacabana.
If you are feeling up to if after a morning of rest, there will be an opportunity to attend one final Bloco this evening with your CEO and group to revel in the loud, chaotic, colourful atmosphere that is Carnival!
Day 6: Rio de Janeiro
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 6 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Easy
Carnival: There’s really no party like it. If you’re looking to get right down into the colourful thick of things, look no further than this compact six-day trip that includes a tour of Rio and tickets to the Sambadrome.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 13 Feb 2026
Customer Reviews
05/18/2023
I had a great time in Peru. Our guide Zema was very clear in all the activities we had for the day, very knowledgeable and experiment. The hotels were nice with AC, heaters, clean bathrooms, and comfortable bed. On the long bus ride there was many stops on the way for bathroom break, site visits, and amazing views. There were minor problems which are not relevant for an overall experience, but with the price they were easily overlooked. Again, thanks for the wonderful experience and awesome guide
05/17/2023
Tour guides were amazing and the tour was very organized. Great experience!! Now the not so great: communication was poor before the trip and add on excursions not easily accessed (especially Machu Picchu) which is the main attraction and should be an option to add with full details while booking. $480 USD booking MP through Tourradar, while booking in Peru is $280 for the same. $200 USD booking fee is unreasonable.
Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
05/18/2023
I had a great time in Peru. Our guide Zema was very clear in all the activities we had for the day, very knowledgeable and experiment. The hotels were nice with AC, heaters, clean bathrooms, and comfortable bed. On the long bus ride there was many stops on the way for bathroom break, site visits, and amazing views. There were minor problems which are not relevant for an overall experience, but with the price they were easily overlooked. Again, thanks for the wonderful experience and awesome guide
05/17/2023
Tour guides were amazing and the tour was very organized. Great experience!! Now the not so great: communication was poor before the trip and add on excursions not easily accessed (especially Machu Picchu) which is the main attraction and should be an option to add with full details while booking. $480 USD booking MP through Tourradar, while booking in Peru is $280 for the same. $200 USD booking fee is unreasonable.
03/03/2020
Wonderful trip. It was informative,fun, made lots of new friends and saw many areas of Panama and Costa Rico. I couldn’t have ask for more.

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