Carnival time in Rio the biggest festival in the world, featuring massive street parties, dazzling samba parades, and colorful costumes, This winner’s Parade is also the most sought after Champion’s parade as it includes performances by samba schools. Following the famous parades and dancing celebrations, the Rio Carnival is also known for some of the best parties out of any Carnival in Brazil
Carnival 1 Champions Parade
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Carnival Rio 1 Champions Parade - click for more
Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro Arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport, meet-and-greet, and transfer to your hotel. Check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Rio is renowned for its iconic green hills, blue skies, rocky mountains, ocean coves, islands, and beautiful beaches.
Day 2: Rio de Janiero Sugarloaf Mountain, Historic Center & Carnival Parade of Champions. After breakfast start with a stop at Mount Urca’s observation deck before ascending to Sugarloaf Mountain. Enjoy panoramic views of Copacabana Beach, Guanabara Bay, the Niterói Bridge, and Christ the Redeemer. Afterwards, tour Old Rio’s historic central district, visiting ancient churches, monasteries, and the main Cathedral. Afternoon rest and prepare for the evening festivities.
Evening (Rio Carnival): Transfer to the Sambadrome for the world-famous Champions Parade. Watch top samba schools compete with elaborate floats, vibrant costumes, music, and dance. Return transfer to the hotel after the parade.Day 3: Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer & Arpoador Sunset. After breakfast board an eco-friendly train through the Tijuca forest to the top of Corcovado Hill (710 meters). Reach the 38-meter Christ the Redeemer statue (erected in 1931) for 360-degree views of the metropolis, Maracanã Stadium, Guanabara Bay, and Sugarloaf. Late Afternoon & Evening: Watch the sunset from the rocks at Arpoador, a local tradition where spectators applaud the setting sun. Enjoy dinner at a recommended local seafood restaurant.
Day 4: Rio Free Day & Optional Excursions Today leisure day for some self guided exploration or if you chose we suggest joining optional tours: Botanical Garden tour – Day trip to the Tropical Islands – Rio by Night (Mulatto Show) – Day trip to Royal Petrópolis – Helicopter flight over Rio Christ the Redeemer; includes transfers, minimum 4 passengers).
Day 5: Departure from Rio de Janeiro Breakfast at the hotel, check-out, and transfer to Rio de Janeiro International Airport for your flight home.
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Carnival 2 Champions Parade & Iguazu Falls
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Carnival 2 Champions Parade & Iguazu Falls - click for more
Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro Arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport, meet-and-greet, and transfer to your hotel. Check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Rio is renowned for its iconic green hills, blue skies, rocky mountains, ocean coves, islands, and beautiful beaches.
Day 2: Rio de Janiero Sugarloaf Mountain, Historic Center & Carnival Parade of Champions. After breakfast start with a stop at Mount Urca’s observation deck before ascending to Sugarloaf Mountain. Enjoy panoramic views of Copacabana Beach, Guanabara Bay, the Niterói Bridge, and Christ the Redeemer. Afterwards, tour Old Rio’s historic central district, visiting ancient churches, monasteries, and the main Cathedral. Afternoon rest and prepare for the evening festivities.
Evening (Rio Carnival): Transfer to the Sambadrome for the world-famous Champions Parade. Watch top samba schools compete with elaborate floats, vibrant costumes, music, and dance. Return transfer to the hotel after the parade.Day 3: Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer & Arpoador Sunset. After breakfast board an eco-friendly train through the Tijuca forest to the top of Corcovado Hill (710 meters). Reach the 38-meter Christ the Redeemer statue (erected in 1931) for 360-degree views of the metropolis, Maracanã Stadium, Guanabara Bay, and Sugarloaf. Late Afternoon & Evening: Watch the sunset from the rocks at Arpoador, a local tradition where spectators applaud the setting sun. Enjoy dinner at a recommended local seafood restaurant.
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro – Foz de Iguaçu Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport, flight to Foz de Iguazu. Meeting and transfer to the selected hotel.
Day 5: Foz de Iguazu After breakfast experience a magical day with an excursion program of the Foz de Iguazu Falls. The waterfalls are located on the territory of a national park with unique flora and fauna. The name of the waterfalls means “big water” in Guarani. 275 waterfalls, each of which has its own name, fall with a roar into the gorge “Devil’s Throat”. abyss. You can stand for hours without looking up, contemplating this spectacle and thinking about the splendor and eternity of our universe.
Day 6: Foz de Iguazu Guided excursion to the Argentine Waterfalls. Meet your guide at the hotel. Start through the Tancredo Neves Bridge, built over the Iguazu River, the National Park begins and after a walk through it you will come close to the waterfalls and find yourself directly under them, feel the power of the falling water very close and you will be able to enjoy the natural park around this magnificent beauty! You will see the birth of waterfalls and the most famous waterfall “Devil’s Throat”. Numerous paths and passages allow you to observe this natural phenomenon from a close distance. Take a walk to the National Park and admire the waterfalls from special observation decks. Impressions from this spectacle will remain with you for a lifetime. Particularly impressive is the waterfall called Devil’s Throat, which is the largest of the waterfalls. The national park covers an area of 55,500 hectares, which preserve the diverse and unique flora and fauna of the region.
Day 7: Foz de Iguaçu – Rio de Janeiro Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro, where you will transfer to an international flight for your flight home.
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Hotels or Similar
Dates & Rates USD
| Carnival 1 Five Days | Carnival 2 Seven Days |
|---|---|
| 4*Hotel $2450 pp based on double | 4* Hotel $3115 pp based on double |
| 5*Hotel $3090 pp based on double | 5* Hotel $3715 pp based on double |
The USD ($) rate based on availability and subject to change.
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