6 days
Rio Carnival
Carnival: the most magical week in Rio!
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Trip Highlights
- Attend an exclusive party inside one of Copacabana’s coolest beach bars
- Celebrate inside the sensational Sambadrome Parade: where Carnival gets taken to another level
- Sightsee Rio’s wonders like Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer
- Explore street parties, go hang gliding, see a football game + more!
- Have the time of your life partying with likeminded travellers inside roaring Rio
- Freedom and flexibility: Budget friendly trip with plenty of free time so you can shape your experience with optional activities to suit your budget and travel style
Trip Overview
Celebrate the world’s most sensational festival in the roaring city of Rio de Janeiro. No party even comes close to Carnival, which you’ll quickly discover on this 6-day adventure around the city - with sightseeing tours included whenever you want to switch things up. A subway pass is included for half of your time in Rio, giving you absolute flexibility to come and leave the parties as you wish. Dance on the beach and the streets, and admire the vibrant samba parades from Section 11: one of the most exclusive vistas that Carnival has to offer! So shake off your feathers and put on your most sequined, sparkly outfits. The fun’s only getting started.
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- 5 nights’ accommodation
- 5 breakfasts
- Trip leader
- Welcome meeting
- First night out
- Rio de Janeiro discovery tour
- Christ the Redeemer visit
- Sugar Loaf Mountain stop
- Exclusive beach club party
- 3-day subway pass
- Sambadrome tickets in section 11
- On-trip transportation
- 24-hour emergency support
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Some meals, snacks and drinks
- Optional activities
- Airport transfers
Accommodation
5 nights’ accommodation is included in this trip. The accommodation is centrally located in Santa Teresa, with very close proximity to supermarkets, banks, drugstores and a metro station. The Lapa neighbourhood is nearby, which is famous for its vibrant Carnival street parties that play all types of music!
You will stay in multi-share, mixed hostel rooms with your other travellers on this trip, which are usually 6 to 9 beds. Wherever possible, we will try to place solo travellers into single-sex rooms.
Meals
This tour includes 5 breakfasts.
Day 1: Rio de Janeiro arrival
Arrive in Rio at any time and settle into your hostel before it's time for the welcome meeting planned in the late afternoon. Afterwards, enjoy an optional group dinner at a local restaurant. And if you're feeling ready for Rio, then you can go for a night out together!
Day 2: Rio tour and beach party
Our day starts with a Rio de Janeiro sightseeing tour after breakfast, where you will see some of the city's most famous attractions up close, including world wonder Christ the Redeemer. Then you'll head back to the hostel, so you have loads of time to get ready for tonight. We will have a Copacabana beach bar all to ourselves for a huge private party - so let's dance the night away!
Day 3: Free day
With your subway card in hand for the next few days, Rio is your oyster! Explore the street parties, or keep your options open with a few additional activities you can join - from hang gliding to catching a football game or taking a guided tour through a favela.
Day 4: Carnival parade
While you're welcome to explore Rio at your own pace today, you have the option to join the group and trip leader for some Carnival street parties. This evening, join us for the gigantic Sambradrome parade. It's bigger, brighter and bolder than anything you have ever experienced!
Day 5: Free day
Use today to rest and recover from the wildest night of your life. We hope to see you tonight though, to celebrate our final evening together with one last Carnival street party. When in Rio!
Day 6: End trip
As the Carnival festivities finish up in Rio for another year, so does your trip with us. Depart this magical city at any time.
Trip style
Everyone's dream trip looks a little different, and this group tour is your chance to explore Brazil on a budget. Whilst we take care of the accommodation, transport, guide and must-do activities, this trip is designed with maximum flexibility in mind to give you control over the itinerary. You'll have plenty of free time and freedom to shape your own adventures with a wide variety of optional activities available to book during your trip, so you can choose experiences around your preferences and budget.
Whether you're after an action-packed itinerary or want to explore at a relaxed pace, this trip is your chance to do so. This style of trips are some of the most budget-friendly options we offer, making them accessible to a wide range of different travellers.
Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.
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Arrival Information:
On day 1, fly into Galeão International Airport serving Rio de Janeiro and make your way to the hostel in time for a welcome meeting during the late afternoon.
This trip finishes on Day 8 in Rio de Janeiro. Airport transfers are not included, but can easily be booked locally with the help of your guide.
Age & Eligibility:
This trip is designed for travellers between the ages of 18 to 39.
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