Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
Your Rio adventure kicks off this evening at the hotel where you'll meet your tour leader and other travelers. From there, you'll walk along Copacabana Beach and check out the iconic mosaic promenade before heading to dinner. The restaurant serves feijoada, Brazil's national dish, and you'll get your Carnival Kit with a T-shirt, mask, and glitter included. After eating, you can head back to rest or venture out into Rio's nightlife if you're not too tired.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring all-you-can-eat feijoada buffet at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Copacabana Beach and walk the iconic mosaiced promenade
- Taste feijoada (Brazil's national dish) at welcome dinner
- Receive Carnival Kit with T-shirt, mask, and glitter
- Local Brazilian tour leader guidance
Optional Activities
- Explore Rio's nightlife after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Copacabana Beach - Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
Today you'll experience Rio like a local, or 'Carioca' as people here call themselves. Your tour leader takes you by metro to Ipanema Beach, the place that inspired the famous Bossa Nova song 'The Girl from Ipanema.' Plan on spending the full day at the beach swimming and soaking up the sun. Locals often play soccer or volleyball there, so you might join in if you're interested. Later you'll head back to the hotel to clean up before an optional evening activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Ipanema Beach by metro with tour leader
- Beach day at Ipanema Beach
Optional Activities
- Evening excursion with meal featuring local treats and drinks at a local bar
Landmarks/POIs Ipanema Beach - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
You're jumping into Rio Carnival today by joining the Blocos de Carnaval street parties happening throughout the city. These Carnival Blocks feature live bands, dancing, and crowds of people celebrating everywhere. Put on that T-shirt and mask from Day 1 and get right into the festivities with everyone else. The evening is yours to do whatever you want, so you can keep celebrating or take a break if you need one.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Join the locals for a lively Bloco de Carnaval street party
- Day 4
Rio de Janeiro
The morning is low-key so you can recover from all that dancing and partying. You can swim at quiet Leme Beach or go back to Copacabana if you prefer something more familiar. If you're hungry for meat, there's an optional afternoon all-you-can-eat Rodizio BBQ experience available. Once evening comes around, you'll head to the Sambodromo for the world-famous Carnival Parade, which is definitely the highlight of the whole trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- See the Sambodromo Parade (world's biggest party)
Optional Activities
- Morning visit to Praia do Leme or Copacabana Beach
- Afternoon optional excursion: all-you-can-eat Rodizio BBQ featuring Brazilian meat and BBQ culture
Landmarks/POIs Praia do Leme Sambodromo - Day 5
Rio de Janeiro
This is a free day for you to explore Rio however you want after last night's big parade. Sleep in if the mood strikes, then check out top attractions on your own. Christ the Redeemer statue, the Botanical Gardens, and Sugarloaf Mountain (which you reach by cable car) are all options worth seeing. If you're up for more Carnival action, there's an optional evening excursion where you can join a parade, wear a costume, and dance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
- Visit Botanical Gardens
- Visit Sugarloaf Mountain (cable car access)
- Evening optional excursion: join a parade in costume and dance
Landmarks/POIs Christ the Redeemer Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 6
Rio de Janeiro
Start the morning at a relaxed pace, then head to Barra da Tijuca Beach for a calmer afternoon away from Rio's busier beaches. You'll have included snacks while you relax on the sand and take in the quieter vibe. Later on, the group gathers at the deck bar for a farewell dinner where everyone reflects on the past few days of Carnival celebrations together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at deck bar)
Included Activities
- Laze on Barra da Tijuca Beach
- Included snacks at beach
- Farewell dinner at deck bar with group
Landmarks/POIs Barra da Tijuca Beach - Day 7
Rio de Janeiro
Your Rio Carnival adventure comes to an end this morning. After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your travel companions and trade contact information before heading out on your next journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
