Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience

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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.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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

What's this trip about?

    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.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 80 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRio de Janeiro
End CityRio de Janeiro

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Transformative
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

  • South America
  • Brazil

Attractions

  • Copacabana
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Sugar Loaf

Activities

  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

Trip includes

    • Your Discover Moment: Rio de Janeiro
    • Arrival transfer
    • Rio de Janeiro city tour (half-day)
    • Christ the Redeemer visit
    • Sugarloaf Mountain visit
    • G Adventures beach party (purple costumes)
    • 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

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Rio de Janeiro

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

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,...

Day 2 Rio de Janeiro

Get an introduction to the city's iconic sights including Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer on an included guided tour. In the evening, get ready for the huge private G party on Copacabana beach, be sure to put on some purple flair.

This massive city ge...

Day 3 Rio de Janeiro

Enjoy free time in this vibrant city, get out and explore. Opt to take a favela tour or soak up some sun on the famous Copacabana beach. In the evenings dance in the streets with the locals and other G travellers.

Many visitors head to the famous Copacabana beac...

Day 4 Rio de Janeiro

Head out to the Sambadrome to watch the parade. Marvel at the sights and sounds of Carnival and dance the night away with new friends.

Take it slow today because the parade literally lasts all night. This evening between 6-7:30 we transfer to the Sambodrome wher...

Day 5 Rio de Janeiro

Free day to relax and recover from the night before. Afternoon and evening street parties are ongoing for those who still haven't had enough of Carnival.

After an all-night samba party, relax and enjoy the sun and surf of the city. Take a book to Copacabana beac...

Day 6 Rio de Janeiro

Depart at any time.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,529
Price per day$255
Last Updated: 3/9/2020

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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G Adventures Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5  Excellent
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Great
9,614
Average
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Disappointing
1
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Passadawn

Feb 2016

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it was awesome

it was awesome

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Raymond

Feb 2016

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Amazing

Amazing!

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Ricky

Feb 2016

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The crew were great & I had lots of fun thank you

The crew were great & I had lots of fun thank you

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Derrick

Feb 2016

Provided byG Adventures

An ablate amazing time best time ever great group of people and the CEO's were awesome and always came up with ideas of where we could go and what we could do they always had an option for an activity if we were looking for something new to do

An ablate amazing time best time ever great group of people and the CEO's were awesome and always came up with ideas of where we could go and what we could do they a...

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John

Feb 2016

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The carnival obviously us the big attraction

The carnival obviously us the big attraction. It was useful going to different blocos to understand the origins of the carnival. It has to be experienced to believe ...

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Logistics

Accommodation

Hotel in Copacabana (5 nts).,Hotel is located in the popular Copacabana neighbourhood. Close walking distance to the beach, shops, restaurants and most importantly close to the festivities.

Transportation & Flights

Public bus, private van, taxi.,

Transportation & flights

Public bus, private van, taxi.
Guides
A team of Chief Experience Officers (CEO).
Requirements
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of people in the sex trade is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they engage in any form of paid sex work.,We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
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. G Adventures can provide you with the appropriate coverage. 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.
Visa requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. BRAZIL VISA Some nationalities need a tourist visa in order to enter Brazil. Please contact your local Brazilian Embassy to find out if you need to apply for one and for further details. If you are required to have a visa you will need to get one before entering Brazil, otherwise you will be refused entry. Processing fees and time frames depend on each country, but can take 2 weeks or longer, so we advise you to apply for it as early as possible. You can apply for Brazil's e-visa here: http://www.vfsglobal.com/Brazil-eVisa/
Meals Included
5 breakfasts
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
gadventure-23628

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