Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience
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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
6 days
Small Group
Budget
Easy
English
Experience 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.
Includes
Activities
- Arrival transfer
- Rio de Janeiro city tour (half-day)
- Christ the Redeemer visit
- Sugarloaf Mountain visit
- Behind the Scenes Carnival Experience
- Santa Teresa Tour
- Selarón Steps
- Subway pass to attend the different street parties of Carnival with your CEO
- Carnival festivities
- Sambadrome tickets
- 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
Accommodation
- Hotel in Copacabana (5 nts).
- 5 breakfasts
Transport
- Public bus, private van, taxi, subway
Group Leader
- A team of CEOs (Chief Experience Officers).
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
Trip Details
6 days
Public bus, private van, taxi, subway
English
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Budget
Classic, Budget
Easy
Itinerary
Day 1: Rio de Janeiro
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - 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.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.Accommodation - Hotel Rio Royalty Copacabana Carnival
Day 2: 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.
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.Activity - Go behind the spectacle of Carnival with a visit to the barracão of Académicos 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.Accommodation - Hotel Rio Royalty Copacabana Carnival
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
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: 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.Accommodation - Hotel Rio Royalty Copacabana Carnival
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro
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
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.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.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.Accommodation - Hotel Rio Royalty Copacabana Carnival
Day 5: Rio de Janeiro
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
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.Activity - 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.Accommodation - Hotel Rio Royalty Copacabana Carnival
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
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.
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.
Tour Operator
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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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