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Itinerary
Brazil Carnival 5N/6D ( 6N Rio de Janeiro)
Day 1: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Thursday (16 February): Rio Arrival, Group Samba Dance Class and Welcome Briefing
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! Upon arrival at the airport, please make your way to your accommodation, which is located in Lapa, Rio's colorful bohemian centre, where many of Carnival's major events and block parties take place. You will enjoy a neighbourhood full of samba clubs, theatres, capoeira halls, trendy antique stores housed in historic buildings, funky bars and much more for you to discover. Feel free to arrive when you wish, however, remember check-in is from 3PM on.
Around 6PM you will meet with the rest of the group for a meeting to revise the schedule of all the planned events. You are now ready to get the party started! Enjoy your first caipirinha and get ready for your group samba class where you can show off your skills. Hit the streets for your first night out in this paradise! Your Tour Leader will take you to the best parties in town to experience a true electric atmosphere! If you are in the mood, you’ll have the option to head over to Avenida Presidente Vargas to check out the samba schools prepare and party! Pre-Tour Night: Please note an optional night is available before the beginning of the tour for an additional cost. We highly recommend that you book an extra night, especially if you’ve travelled a long way to get here, to give you time to recover, settle in and visit more of Rio’s sites before Carnival. Shopping Note: During Carnival it is customary to wear ‘fancy-dress’ costumes and appendages during the street parties; so make sure you pack some fancy dress items with you! (ANYTHING goes!) You should be able to buy some stuff there too, but please don't rely on that.Today you will have a welcome briefing and group samba dance class before your first night.
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Friday (17 February): Bloco, Beach Trip and Boat Party Cruise (B)
During today's breakfast, your Tour Leader will be available to go through today's plans and answer any questions you may have. After breakfast, you will be taken on the metro to the best part of Ipanema beach for a group beach excursion. You will also have the opportunity to go to all the best blocos (street parties) in town - which your tour leader will tell you about and offer to take you to the best one on each day. After lunch, you will be told a time to meet your tour leader for the walk down to Marina da Gloria - where you will hop aboard a magnificent schooner boat that will cruise around Rio's spectacular Guanabara Bay for around 2-3 hours. Enjoy an open bar and snacks for the first part of the cruise and make the most of the dance floor, music and chill-out area for the rest of the cruise. You'll have the chance to view the city, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Christ the Redeemer from a stunningly different light and angle.Today, you will be taken on the metro to the best part of Ipanema beach for a group beach excursion, and go to all the best blocos in town. Finish the day on a schooner boat that will cruise around Rio's spectacular Guanabara Bay.
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Saturday (18 February): Sambadrome Parade (B)
Free Day. You will have the option of booking yourself onto a City Tour of Rio de Janeiro (to be booked locally at an extra cost) which includes the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa with its impressive old mansions, colourful art galleries, trams, the City Cathedral, the tiled Steps of Selaron and last but certainly not least the beautiful Sugarloaf Mountain by cable-car… the views are simply breathtaking! This evening we’ll have time to prepare for the main Carnival event of the week: the Rio de Janeiro Sambadrome Parade! This parade is where all of the city’s best samba schools parade their outrageous floats and costumes down the runway, and we will be able to view it all from the stands above. Before going there, we will have the opportuity to get face-painted by our professional make-up artist. We will also have a photographer on hand ready to capture all the action, so be sure to get dressed up in your very best Carnival-themed attire! We will be sitting in Sections 12 and 13 of the Sambadrome, located near the end of the runway and known to be one of the liveliest sections, full of fun, rowdy locals! There will not be any fixed seats, just concrete bleachers from where you can stand and cheer as the samba schools arrive at the finish line! A hidden perk of this section is the potential to salvage an abandoned costume to wear later, as many dancers leave their costumes behind after the parade!This evening, we’ll have time to prepare for the main Carnival event of the week: the Rio de Janeiro Sambadrome Parade!
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sunday (19 February): Bloco Street Party, Beach Trip and Sunset drink (B)
Once again, you will start your day with a nice breakfast and the chance to meet up with your Tour Leader to check the itinerary for the day and ask any questions you may have. This morning, we will once again take you to the very best carnival bloco street-party in town! Feel free to wear your swimsuits underneath your clothes, just in case... and don't forget sunscreen!
We make the most of this day, going to Copacabana Beach straight from the bloco. We sip on a drink and watch the sunset over the Dois Irmãos mountains from Arpoador Rock before heading back to our accommodation.
Tonight, your Tour Leader will offer to take you to the very best Samba Street Parties and Samba Clubs in Rio!.The party continues, with the famous bloco street parties followed by a group beach trip to Copacabana.
Day 5: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Monday (20 February): Morning Bloco and Final Night Out (B)
If you're up for another morning bloco street party, get ready to participate in the last bloco of Rio Carnival! The last day of Carnival never disappoints! If you need a relaxed morning, sleep-in, go to the beach or ask your Tour Leader for their recommendations! This afternoon, you will have the option of booking a half-day Favela Tour (to be booked locally at an extra cost). Meet the welcoming locals of this pacified Favela and discover the origins of Rio's legendary Samba Schools during this excellent 3-hour tour. At the end, we'll give you the opportunity to buy yourself a delicious icy açai from the local sellers –which will be sure to replenish your energy for the afternoon and night ahead! Tonight is the last night of Carnival! Firstly, you'll be given the option of joining us early for a typical Brazilian Churrasco BBQ dinner (to be booked locally at an extra cost) before heading to party the night away with all of our crew for our final night of Rio Carnival –one last party– We will be sure to go out with a bang!Continue with the option to book a favela tour before getting ready for your final night of Brazilian Carnival!
Day 6: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tuesday (21 February): Accommodation Check-Out (B)
This great adventure comes to an end today. The rest of the day is yours, just remember the check-out is at 11AM.
We wish you safe travels for your onward journey!
*Airport Drop-Off: Please note an optional transfer to the airport can be scheduled for an additional cost.Your tour ends on Day 6 after check out.
Inclusions –
- Accommodation :5 Nights accommodation at Selina Lapa
- Guide : Tour Leaders / Reps On-Hand 24hrs
- Meals : 5 Breakfast(s)
- Additional Services
- Carnival Immersion
- Welcome Briefing
- Sunset Boat Cruise
- Sambadrome Parade
- Bloco Party
- Portuguese Phrase Sheets / Food and Drinks Sheets
- Special Carnival T-Shirts
Exclusions :
- GST Extra
- Personal expenses (mini bar, Telephone, laundry etc.)
- Optional tour, extra food and beverage
- VOA, Airport tax, Visa Fees not mentioned in inclusions is excluded
- Guide Tipping
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not mentioned in Inclusions
- GST
- Early check-in and Late check-out charges are not included in the above cost. Standard Check-in time : 1500 hrs. / Standard Check-out time: 1200 hrs.
- Costs does not include any type of Surcharges if any and will be charged if applicable. High Season / Special Events will be applicable if booked during surcharge period
- Room upgrades and freebies from the hotel.
- Anything which is not there in Inclusions
Tour info :
Start and end in Rio de Janeiro! With the Explorer tour Brazil Carnival Essential Experience 6D/5N (Rio de Janeiro), you have a 6 days tour package taking you through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil Carnival Essential Experience 6D/5N (Rio de Janeiro) includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
This is a once in a lifetime experience you cannot miss! Join us and experience the great Rio de Janeiro on this 6-Day Carnival immersion!
Payment Policy :
- Booking amount required 100% amount of Flight Tickets & 50% amount of Land Package
- Rest 50% payment should be done before 20 days of your departure
Cancellation Policy :
- Cancellation charge of 25% of total amount on package ( except Flight )per person is applicable any time after the booking is confirmed.
- No refund, if cancellation is received less than 10 days before arrival.
- 50% of the total package amount is applicable, if cancellation is received between 11 - 20 days before arrival.
- 25% of the total package amount is applicable, if cancellation is received between 21 - 30 days before arrival.
- During COVID or any other pandemic situation the cancellation charges will be on sole discretion of the management and it will be decided on case to case basis.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such cases the
- operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However no refund will be provided for the same.
- Cancellation Policy for Air Ticket depends on the Airlines policy
Terms & Conditions :
- Kindly note hotels are not equipped to provide Indian items in their breakfast and they would try the same.
- In case any guest requires Indian Items during the breakfast there would be additional charges applicable.
- Strictly NO Refund for any un-utilized services once booking is confirmed.
- The above quote is strictly subject to availability of rooms at the time of booking.
- The quote is strictly applicable as mentioned above and changes will attract a deviation in the costs.
- This is only a quotation. We are not blocked/booked/holding any rooms/ restaurants and will be subject to availability at the time of booking, so rate can not be guaranteed with a late confirmation.
- In case there is an increase or decrease in the number of pax there would be a change in the costs.
- Remittance charges of USD 30 would be applicable per transaction.
- ROE would be charged as per the prevailing ROE on the day of making payments.
- Supplement cost will require for arrival/departure transfer between 2200 hrs. - 0700 hrs.(Odd Hours of the Day)
- We strongly recommend to all our travellers to purchase the Overseas Travel Insurance Policy on their own before travel.
- This would help and protect from incurring any loss of personal belongings or in case of any personal illness on tour or any kind of accident.
- In case the Group is travelling with more than normal luggage then additional charges will apply for extra Van
- All water activities , adventure activities are subject to weather conditions
- Meal plan: EP - Accommodation only, CP - Accommodation with breakfast, MAP - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch or dinner, AP -
- Accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner
- GST of 5.00 % will be charged on the Total Invoice, if you make the payment in India.
- Its mandatory that we should receive guest’s Pan Card & Passport Copy for further booking process.
- The travel company reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer anytime at its own discretion and without any prior notice.
Seasons -
Rainy - usually is accompanied by heavy rain but will normally have rough seas. This season can vary from year to year. Begins in June and runs as late as October
Winter - November to February
Hot - March to June
Currency –
Brazilian Real
Language –
English / Thai.
Things to carry :
- Flight tickets , Valid Passport ( At Least 6 months validity on last day of tour) , Visa , Photos , Travel Insurance Documents , Double vaccination certificate etc.
- Currency of country you are travelling to
- Required Medicines with Doctor's Prescription
- Few Skin Care Products like sunscreen, moisturizer, lip balm
- Goggles , Umbrella , swimsuit , thermals or woolens as per requirement of location
- Good quality foot wear (Shoes , flip flop , beach slippers etc.) as per requirement of location
- International calling SIM Card
- Travel Adapter for charging your electronic gadgets, Power Bank
- Small First Aid Kit (No Scissors, blades or sharp objects allowed in flight )
- Extra Pairs of Inner Wear and Empty Travelling Bags
- Few Packed Indian Snacks, Pickles , Chutney etc.