Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience)
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Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience)
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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.
Includes
Activities
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Rio de Janeiro city tour (half-day)
- Christ Redeemer visit
- Sugar Loaf Mountain visit
- G purple costume party
- Subway/public transportation pass for Carnival street parties on Days 2, 4 and 5
- Carnival festivities
- Sambadrome tickets in section 10, with metro access accompanied by your CEO
- Carnival parade
- Experience Carnival with other G Adventures travellers
- CEOs and G Staff available to offer assistance and support
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hostel (5 nts, multi-share).
- 5 breakfasts
Transport
- Public bus, private van, taxi, Subway
Group Leader
- Team of CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) and G Adventures Staff.
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
English
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Easy
Itinerary
Day 1: Rio de Janeiro
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy some free time to discover Rio your way. Relax on the beach, join a friendly game of beach volleyball, or opt to visit one of the city's vibrant neighbourhoods on a Favela Tour and gain a deeper understanding of local culture and community.Activity - Start by learning the rhythm of samba in a studio in Copacabana, where a professional instructor and bilingual guide will introduce you to the basics, from footwork and timing to the rhythm and attitude that brings it to life. Then put your new moves to the test with a transfer to a local samba club for a night of live music and dancing. With your guide there to help you find the beat, experience samba the way Rio does it. When the music winds down, you’re free to return to your hotel or stay out and enjoy Rio’s nightlife a little longer.
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
This evening between 6-7:30, travel with your CEO via metro to the Sambodrome. You will watch the parade from reserved seating. After the show, return to your accommodation by metro accompanied by your CEO.
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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.Activity - 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.
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro
Take part in Rio's famous Carnival street parties (blocos) together with your CEO. Locations vary daily and your included subway pass gives you access to different celebrations across the city.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a relaxing morning to recover from the all-night party.Activity - 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.
Day 5: Rio de Janeiro
Take part in Rio's famous Carnival street parties (blocos) together with your CEO. Locations vary daily and your included subway pass gives you access to different celebrations across the city.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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 Selarón 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.Activity - 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.
Day 6: Rio de Janeiro
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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 will do 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.
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 05 Feb 2027
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.
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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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