About this trip
Seven days in Rio timed around Carnival, mixing the full spectacle of the parades with the everyday rhythm of the city. You get a seat in the Sambadrome for the all-night samba school parades, then balance that out with beach time and guided sightseeing.
It's a private, partially guided trip, so there's room to move at your own pace between the organised bits. Expect long, loud nights watching the parades and calmer days exploring landmarks and mixing with locals.
Good for going with family or a small group who want to experience Carnival properly without being on a rigid group schedule the whole time.
What you'll do
- Watch the samba school parades from a seat in the Sambadrome
- Guided tours of Rio's landmark sights
- Beach time on Rio's famous shoreline
- Samba dance lessons
- Celebrate Carnival alongside Rio's own residents
- Partially guided and private, so the pace can flex around your group
- Parade nights run into the early hours, so expect a late-night rhythm during Carnival
- Easy-paced overall, suited to families or mixed-age groups
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Rio de Janeiro · 2 Feb – 3 Feb
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