Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience)
Experience Overview
Carnival: There’s really no party like it. If you’re looking to get right down into the colourful thick of things, look no further than this compact six-day trip that includes a tour of Rio and tickets to the Sambadrome. You’ll be seated in Section 11, which will give you a stellar view of all the feathers and sequins on display in the parade, and you won’t need to worry about a thing — local support from G Adventures will take care of the details. So settle in, but don’t get too comfortable — soon you’ll be off your feet and dancing up a storm to Latin rhythm.
Highlights
- Revel in one of the biggest parties on earth
- Witness the spectacular scenery of Rio
- Experience the craziness of the Sambadrome
- Relax knowing you have local support taking care of all the details
Trip Details
Product Code: 7324
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Public bus, private van, taxi, Subway
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: SZCY
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Finishes: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Rio de Janeiro
- Rio de Janeiro city tour (half-day)
- Christ Redeemer visit
- Sugar Loaf Mountain visit
- G purple costume party
- 3-day subway pass to attend the different street parties of Carnival with your CEO
- Carnival festivities
- Sambadrome tickets in section 11
- Carnival parade
- Experience Carnival with other G Adventures travellers
- CEOs and G Staff available to offer assistance and support
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hostel (5 nts, multi-share).
- 5 breakfasts
Transport
- Public bus, private van, taxi, Subway
Group Leader
- Team of CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) and G Adventures Staff.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,999 ($333 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Rio de Janeiro
Arrive at any time and settle into a dorm in a hostel, located within walking distance to street parties, the beach, and public transportation. Later, meet some of your fellow G Adventures travellers during a welcome meeting at the hostel. Afterwards, there will be an optional group dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a city tour that visits some of the city's best features including Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. Admire the cityscape from different viewpoints and be sure to snap a few photos. After, you will have a few hours free to get ready for the huge private G party on Copacabana beach, be sure to put on some purple flair.
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
The day is yours to explore the city. You can go to the beach, try hang gliding, or head out on a favela tour. G Adventures staff will keep the group updated and in the know regarding the hottest Carnival street parties — opt in at any time.
Possible street parties you can attend over the next three days with your CEO using your included subway pass are, Bloco "Cordao de Boitatá", Bloco "Sargento Pimienta", and Bloco "Banda do Peru Pelado" in Copacabana.
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro
Spend the day exploring on your own or choose to attend another section of street parties with your CEO and group. In the evening, head to the Sambadrome to watch the parade from section 11, dance with friends and admire the flashy costumes passing by.
Take it slow today because the parade literally lasts all night. This evening between 6-7:30, transfer to the Sambodrome where we have reserved seats in section 11. G Adventures representatives will accompany you throughout the evening, and after the Parade you'll transfer back to your hotel.
Samba schools are associations of people from the same neighbourhood or community (favela) who get together on a regular basis for samba meetings and rehearsals. Samba schools provide valuable jobs to the community in the production of costumes and floats. Each year, schools choose a different theme and may take to the parade from 3,000 to 5,000 members, and 6 to 8 floats. They have to make it through the runway in a period from 60-80 minutes, which means each member will spend only about 25-30 minutes inside the Sambodrome.
Day 5: Rio de Janeiro
Free day to relax and recover from a late night out. Afternoon and evening street parties are ongoing for the brave and strong.
Possible street parties you can attend over the next three days with your CEO using your included subway pass are, Bloco "Cordao de Boitatá", Bloco "Sargento Pimienta", and Bloco "Banda do Peru Pelado" in Copacabana.
If you are feeling up to if after a morning of rest, there will be an opportunity to attend one final Bloco this evening with your CEO and group to revel in the loud, chaotic, colourful atmosphere that is Carnival!
Day 6: Rio de Janeiro
Depart at any time.
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G Adventures
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In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Luciano - Traveled, April 2023
I had a great time in Peru. Our guide Zema was very clear in all the activities we had for the day, very knowledgeable and experiment. The hotels were nice with AC, heaters, clean bathrooms, and comfortable bed. On the long bus ride there was many stops on the way for bathroom break, site visits, and amazing views. There were minor problems which are not relevant for an overall experience, but with the price they were easily overlooked. Again, thanks for the wonderful experience and awesome guide
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2023
Brian - Traveled, May 2023
Tour guides were amazing and the tour was very organized. Great experience!! Now the not so great: communication was poor before the trip and add on excursions not easily accessed (especially Machu Picchu) which is the main attraction and should be an option to add with full details while booking. $480 USD booking MP through Tourradar, while booking in Peru is $280 for the same. $200 USD booking fee is unreasonable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/17/2023
Shirley - Traveled, February 2020
Wonderful trip. It was informative,fun, made lots of new friends and saw many areas of Panama and Costa Rico. I couldn’t have ask for more.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/03/2020
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