Ultimate Rio Carnival Experience
Ultimate Rio Carnival Experience
$2220
Ultimate Rio Carnival Experience
7 Days Starting and ending in Hotel in Rio de Janeiro
Visiting: Rio de Janeiro
Tour operator:
Tour code:
LATAMC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
10 - 51
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Festival & Special Events, Foodie and Wine Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Are you ready to embark on the Ultimate Rio Carnival Experience? Spend 7 days deep diving into Brazilian culture around one of the country’s most important celebrations, the Rio Carnival! Experience the highlights of Brazil travel, including Rio de Janeiro beach days, free time to explore and, of course, every opportunity to see and take part in the parades! Get a literal taste of local life with a traditional BBQ and spend lots of leisure time living the local life. Embark on one of the best Brazil guided tours with Expat Explore.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Of Tour In Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Meals Included: Dinner
This exciting and relaxing Rio Carnival tour kicks off this evening! Arrive at the hotel and meet up with your tour leader and fellow travellers before a short walk to a local restaurant for this evening's included welcome dinner. Feast on as much feijoada as you can eat, enjoy a drink, and receive your Carnival Kit, consisting of a T-shirt, an iconic Carnival mask as well as glitter! Then, head back to the hotel and get some rest before a week of Rio Carnival experiences!
Get a taste of Rio at a welcome dinner
Day 2: Ipanema Beach
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel this morning, head out for a day of experiencing Rio like a local! Take the metro to the popular Ipanema Beach for a day of fun in the sun and sand. If you feel like getting active with the locals, this beach is also a popular spot for friendly beach sports such as soccer and volleyball. Later, head back to the hotel to freshen up and relax after the perfect Rio beach day! This evening, join the optional Carioca Dinner Experience and feel like a trueCarioca(Rio resident) with a meal and drinks at a popular local bar.
Soak up the Rio sun on Ipanema Beach
Day 3: Bloco Carnival
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Meals Included: Breakfast
Are you ready for your first taste of Carnival? Today, this Rio Carnival tour takes to the streets like locals do for what's considered an integral part of the overall Carnival celebration.Blocos de Carnaval(Carnival Blocks) are local street bands that draw crowds to the streets and get them moving with spirited music and dancing. So, pull out the Carnival Kit you received on the first night, and prepare to make some lifelong memories today! After a full day of festivities, head back to the hotel to rest and spend the evening as you wish.
Join the locals on abloco de carnavalstreet party
Day 4: Sambódromo Parade
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, it’s time to experience a real Brazilian treat! This morning, enjoy a hotel breakfast before making the most of some free time for the rest of the morning. Enjoy a stroll around and revisit some of the highlights you’ve already seen. But whatever you do, leave room for this afternoon’s optional excursion - an all-you-can-eat Rodizio at a local Churrascaria. Choose to tuck into a buffet-style BBQ, complete with salads and four types of protein on offer. Then, enjoy some free time to relax before one of the highlights of this Rio Carnival tour. Join tonight’s included experience and take a seat at the Sambódromo for the biggest party in the world - Parade Day!
Join the world’s biggest party and watch the main Rio Carnival parade
Day 5: Rio De Janeiro: Free Day
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Meals Included: Breakfast
What better way to truly immerse yourself in Brazilian culture and local life than exploring at leisure on a free day? After breakfast, spend the day as you wish! Why not check out some top Rio highlights like Christ the Redeemer and the 800-yard-long Botanical Gardens? Just be sure to save some energy for this evening’s festivities. Choose to join tonight’s optional excursion, and actually take part in a Parade Day performance! This is the opportunity of a lifetime to not only see the biggest show on earth but be in it too. Don your costume and party like a true Rio local!
Day 6: Barra Da Tijuca Beach
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
If you partied true Rio style, a relaxed day followed by some beach time might be exactly what the day calls for! After breakfast, enjoy some free time to get some rest or take advantage of the last opportunity to explore on your own. This afternoon, the group heads to Barra da Tijuca Beach for sun and serenity, this beach is a bit of a hidden gem and not nearly as busy as the popular Ipanema Beach. Enjoy time in the sun and on the sand, as well as some included snacks and water to quench your thirst. This evening, enjoy the final group dinner at the deck bar, including a drink of your choice, a delicious main course and dessert!
Laze on the less-crowded Barra da Tijuca Beach
Say goodbye to Carnival spirit with a farewell dinner
Day 7: End Of Tour In Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation Name: 4* hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a week of getting immersed in Brazilian culture, living like a local, and experiencing the iconic Rio Carnival, this tour wraps up after breakfast this morning. Remember to exchange contact details with your new global friends. Whether you’re journeying back home or to your next destination, Expat Explore wishes you safe travels. We hope to see you on the road again soon!
What's Included
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Accommodation
6 nights in 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability) -
Transport
Air-conditioned vehicles
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Meals
6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
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Tour Leader
Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
What's Not Included
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International flights
Travel to the start point and from the endpoint is not included.
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best deals on international flights. -
Travel insurance
All passengers travelling on an Expat Explore tour are required to have valid travel insurance cover and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance.
For more information, visit the Expat Explore insurance page.
Mode of Transport
Air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation
6 nights in 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
Traveller Comfort - *COACH* tours
We welcome all travellers on our tours but we would like to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. In light of this, please ensure that you are happy with the below information and level of fitness required.
Expat Explore tries to be as accommodating as possible, however, our tours are unfortunately not designed for people travelling with wheelchairs or severe mobility issues.
Our tours are fast paced because they are designed for you to see the most a destination has to offer. We also want to ensure that you explore as much as possible, which may require long periods without stops on the coach as we drive to a new destination.
We offer walking tours in most cities (up to 3 hours), and a wheelchair is not always a practical option as there are often cobbled streets and stairs on these tours.
For travellers in wheelchairs, you will only be able to store your wheelchair under the coach with the other luggage. Thus, on the long drives between cities you will not necessarily have access to your wheelchair if we make a quick bathroom stop along the way. Please note that travelling with a wheelchair could prove difficult as our coaches don't have wheelchair lifts, as such you will need to be able to board and alight the coach on your own.
With regards to our accommodation, not all hotels have lifts and this means potentially having to carry bags up and down stairs.
For more information regarding traveller fitness please see our Terms and Conditions.
Health and Fitness
International flightsTravel to the start point and from the end point is not included. We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best deals on international flights.Travel insuranceFor a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries.
All passengers travelling on an Expat Explore tour are required to have valid travel insurance cover and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance.
Experiences
Get a taste of Rio at a welcome dinner
Soak up the Rio sun on Ipanema Beach
Join the locals on abloco de carnavalstreet party
Join the world’s biggest party and watch the main Rio Carnival parade
Laze on the less-crowded Barra da Tijuca Beach
Say goodbye to Carnival spirit with a farewell dinner
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 6 nights in 4-star hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. Single travelers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room, subject to availability.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners. Vegetarian options are available for all meals upon request.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses air-conditioned vehicles for transportation.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes a variety of activities such as visiting Copacabana Beach, tasting Brazil’s national dish feijoada at a welcome dinner, receiving a Carnival Kit, joining a Bloco de Carnaval street party, watching the Sambódromo Parade, and spending time at Ipanema and Barra da Tijuca beaches.
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Is there an opportunity to participate in the Rio Carnival Parade?
Yes, there is an optional excursion where you can take part in a Parade Day performance, donning a costume and experiencing the parade like a true Rio local.
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What is included in the Carnival Kit?
The Carnival Kit includes a T-shirt, a classic and colorful Carnival mask, and plenty of glitter.
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Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional excursions such as the Carioca Dinner Experience and an all-you-can-eat Rodizio at a local Churrascaria.
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What should I expect on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive at the hotel, meet your tour leader and fellow travelers, and head to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner. You will also receive your Carnival Kit.
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What happens on the last day of the tour?
The tour wraps up after breakfast on the last day. You will have the opportunity to exchange contact details with your new friends before departing.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
If you are travelling alone there is no compulsory charge - you will share a twin room with another passenger of the same gender. There is an optional single supplement/private room upgrade available for single travellers who wish to have a private room. This can be added at the time of booking or by contacting our team.
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Children on tour?
Our tours are not suitable for young children which is why we have a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email. Minors (between 10 and 18 years of age) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who accepts full responsibility for them. Unaccompanied minors will not be accepted on tour. Expat Explore reserves the right to decline any booking at our discretion. Any minor (between 10 and 18 years of age) is priced the same as an adult.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
The health and safety of our travellers and employees are our top priority. Which means, when you travel with us, our enhanced hygiene protocols will ensure you do so in a safe and responsible way - ask for details of current policies.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Expat Explore we value responsible travel and are committed to exploring the world consciously and kindly. We are proud to make responsible travel possible with a number of our sustainable travel practices!
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Relate is a South African based not-for-profit organisation that Expat Explore supports. The group aims to help those less fortunate create better lives for themselves through a variety of fundraising initiatives. On our South Africa tours, each passenger will receive an Expat Explore branded Relate bracelet. We donate the cost of these bracelets to our chosen Relate charity: the Nelson Mandela Sc
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Low Deposit
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of expat explore travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
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At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.