Carnaval do Brasil
5 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS - Rates on request
Private accommodation - Board according to program
Itinerary
Day 1 - Rio: Arrival
Arrival at Rio de Janeiro international airport.
Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel (private transfer, with guide english-speaking).
Check-in at hotel (room available early afternoon)
Meals on your own.
Day 2 - Rio : Boat trip in Guanabara Bay
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take a cruise on Guanabara Bay for the best views of Rio de Janeiro, with the Sugar Loaf rising in the distance. Sail around the bay's islands and forts.
Visit Corcovado (by cogwheel train).
At the top of Corcovado hill stands the statue of Christ the Redeemer, 710m above sea level. The view is absolutely magnificent, giving you a 360° view. The panorama is breathtaking. It's Rio's most visited site.
Lunch included during the excursion.
Meals on your own.
Day 3 - Rio: parade at the Sambodrome
Breakfast.
Free day.
And in the evening, the Rio Sambodrome is the epicenter of the Rio Carnival celebrations, with parades by the Samba schools. The Sambodrome can hold over 80,000 spectators!
The 700-metre track of Rio's Sambodrome comes alive during the five nights of Carnival. Each samba school has just 85 minutes to make an impression in the hope of winning the title of Champion. Tonight, watch the parade of the best Carnival schools!
Dinner on your own.
Day 4 - Rio: Urca & Pão de Açúcar
Breakfast.
Free morning.
Sandwiched between the mountains and the sea, the Urca district resembles a quiet, charming little village. It's a haven of tranquility in the bustling city of Rio. Discover the Praia Vermelha and the district's pretty tree-lined streets. This is where the Portuguese settlers founded the city.
Pain de Sucre : The ascent is by cable car, with a first stop at Urca hill. From here, the route climbs to an altitude of 390 m on the Pain de Sucre. From here, the view over Guanabara Bay and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema is magnificent.
Meals on your own.
Day 5 - Rio: return
Breakfast.
Last day in Rio: airport transfer or optional extension.
Free meals
Please note: tour directions may change according to carnival dates.
Hotel
Rio: Windsor Martinique 3*, windsorhoteis.com/hotel/windsor-martinique-copacabana/
Hotel categories are based on national standards. Hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking. In the event of non-availability, they will be replaced by hotels of equivalent category. Upgrade to a higher category is possible.
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- Breakfasts.
- Lunch on day 2.
- 4 nights in a 3* hotel
- group tour, guide english-speaking on day 2, shared transport, Corcovado Train Ticket.
- Entrance to the Sambodrome by shared transport.
- Assistance english-speaking 24/7.
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- International air tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal purchases.
- Beverages.
- Meals not mentioned
- Gratuities at your discretion.
- Luggage allowance.
