Brazil
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Day One: Welcome to the party!
Touch down in Rio, and your private guide and driver will be waiting just past passport control. Within around 45 minutes you’ll be at your hotel, where your guide will assist with check-in.
Overnight in Rio
We offer a variety of hotel classes to suit different budgets. You can choose the style that’s right for you.
Select from Premium or Deluxe when booking, and click hotel name below for more details.
Premium – Windsor California
Deluxe – Miramar by Windsor
Meals included: None
Day Two: Scenic flights and big sights
Today you’ll see two of Rio’s most iconic sights: Corcovado and Sugar Loaf. Starting with the former, you’ll drive past the city’s famous beaches towards national park, ready to board the cogwheel train that climbs up Corcovado Mountain to the famous Christ The Redeemer statue. Disembark to walk the final flight of stairs towards the statue, for breathtaking views of forest segueing to glittering water. After breaking for lunch (your guide can help with recommendations), it’s on to the next part of your adventure; an afternoon cablecar ride up Sugar Loaf. Stop at 170m to appreciate the view of Botafogo Bay with a Caipirinha in hand, then it’s time to board a helicopter for a scenic flight over the mountain. Pass over the famous beaches of Praia Vermelha, Copacabana and Ipanema for birds eye views of the Cidade Maravilhosa. Afterwards, continue your cablecar trip up the mountain, returning to your hotel by around 5pm to dress up in costume or Black Tie. Tonight, you have tickets to the official ball of the Carnival, the Copacabana Ball. Set in the luxury surrounds of the famous Belmond Copacabana Hotel, this is one of the most exclusive events in Rio’s calendar. Soak up the entertainment, costumes and atmosphere, with food and drink provided.
Overnight in Rio
Premium – Windsor California
Deluxe – Miramar by Windsor
Meals included: Breakfast; dinner (buffet at the ball)
Day Three: Parade prep
Recover from your late night with a leisurely day, because this evening brings another tour highlight – Carnival Parade. At 8pm, you’ll be driven to the Sambadrome, a specially-built area where the samba schools join their competitive parade. Each of the 12 schools try to out do each other with throngs of people (up to 5,000 per school) and floats which soar up to 15 metres. Soak up the music, views and electric atmosphere with a seat on the bleachers, alongside thousands more carnival fans.
Overnight in Rio
Premium – Windsor California
Deluxe – Miramar by Windsor
Meals included: Breakfast
Day Four: Dancing in the street
After a much-needed lie-in, it’s time to start the party again as you tour Carnival’s street parades with your private guide. Two million people per day hit the streets during Carnival. Over the course of four hours, you’ll see the best blocos (neighbourhood street bands) rousing the crowds with a heady mix of music and dance. Join in with costumed revellers as your guides takes you safely through the best of Rio’s street parties – from Ipanema’s laid-back, beach vibe to secret local parties in crowded colonial plazas. Afterwards, you driver will take you back to your hotel.
Overnight in Rio
Premium – Windsor California
Deluxe – Miramar by Windsor
Meals included: Breakfast
Day Five: The party’s over…
And it’s time to head home. Your driver will take you to the airport, ready for your flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overall meals included: 4 Breakfasts; Dinner
What's included:
- Private English-speaking guides unless stated otherwise
- Private transfers and internal flights unless stated otherwise
- Meals as listed
- Mandatory taxes and service fees
- Entrance tickets and permits unless stated otherwise
What's not included:
- International flights to/from experience: call 0208 251 0425 for AX specially negotiated flight rates
- Optional extras listed
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff
- Any visa, customs, airport taxes or similar charges before or after the tour
- We cannot guarantee the included hotel breakfast for early departures
- Drinks during meals unless stated otherwise
- Personal expenses, such as laundry
GETTING THERE
Typical return Economy flights from London cost around £450 per person and take approximately 12 hours depending on exact flight configurations and layover times.
Experience start point: Rio (GIG). Arrive any time.
End point: Rio (GIG). Leave anytime.
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