Rio Carnival Package

7 Days - from $1140

This page details the fantastic Rio Carnival package which we have been successfully operating for almost a decade and new for 2011 we are also running a superior package, staying in a 4 star hotel with a wealth of inclusions.

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The Rio Carnival is the greatest party on earth - an amazing spectacle of colour and costumes set to the sultry sounds of samba music. It's a once in a lifetime experience, joining thousands of Cariocas in a seven-day frenzy of dancing and celebration. We offer the whole package so you get the full Rio experience: tickets to the Sambadrome, a guided half-day trip up Corcovado and another to the Sugar Loaf Mountain, and a sunset boat trip out on the waters of Guanabarra Bay.

We can also help with various optional activities which must be requested at the same time as booking, please see the 'what can I do on the way?' section below.

The Rio Carnival is the greatest party on earth - an amazing spectacle of colour and costumes set to the sultry sounds of samba music. It's a once in a lifetime experience, joining thousands of Cariocas in a six-day frenzy of dancing and celebration. We offer the whole package so you get the full Rio experience: tickets to the Sambadrome, a guided half-day trip up Corcovado and another to the Sugar Loaf Mountain, and a sunset boat trip out on the waters of Guanabarra Bay.
We can also help with various optional activities which must be requested at the same time as booking, please see the 'what can I do on the way?' section below.

Itinerary:

Friday: Dragoman Carnival crew to look after you during your stay Meet your fellow travellers at the welcome meeting Saturday: Half day guided tour of Corcovado Sunday: Click here to see a map of the Sambadrome Optional: Take a Historical Samba Tour to learn about the origins of Samba Dancing Party all night to the fantastic sounds and sights of the Samba schools parade Ticket to the Sambadrome Parade in sector 13. Monday: Optional: Join in and be part of the Sambadrome Parade Check out the local parades and soak up the Brazilian Carnival atmosphere Optional: Return to the Sambadrome for a closer view of the parade* Tuesday: Optional: Visit Community Project Morrinho - a model favela Free time to chill out on the beach Optional: Dress up and go to the Gay Ball, the most colourful of all the balls Half day guided tour of Sugar Loaf Mountain Wednesday: Sunset Boat Cruise on Guanabarra Bay Optional: Take a tour of colonial Rio and learn about the city's history and heritage

Optional Extras

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Accommodation: Shared rooms (twin/triple/quad) in a friendly 3 star tourist standard hotel, in the lovely area of Flamengo - close to city centre and beach.(100% hotels)
Vehicles: Local transport.
Notes: There is no kitty. Accommodation is on a B&B basis, in shared rooms and is covered by the tour cost. This package is 6 nights in 2010 - see Trip Notes.If you are looking at this trip as part of an epic trip: Rio Carnival only occurs once each year, in the lead up to ash Wednesday. If the epic trip you are looking at does not coincide with Rio Carnival we are unable to offer you this package. Instead there will be a 6 day break from the trip in Rio.Please note, the exact itinerary may vary slightly and all optional activities must be pre-booked by the 18th of February 2011. *If you want to get really close to the Sambadrome parade, tickets for Sector 5 can be pre-booked for Monday night by Dragoman as an optional extra.
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.