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Rio Carnival has become world-famous through the Samba Parade, a show, a competition, and an incredible display put on by the Brazilian samba dance schools. Carnival, the famous Brazilian festival, will take place between the 13th and the 18th of February 2026 and 5th February and the 10th February 2027 (approximately). During the festival, there is a huge contest among the samba schools. These samba communities all have their own distinguishing, colourful, costumes and will parade at the “Sambodromo” where people can either watch from the grandstands or, if planned well enough ahead, even dress up and participate in the parade themselves. This festival has become known as one of the greatest parties in the world. Each samba school’s parade takes around 90 minutes and there is only one winner. Each night the parade starts around 8:00 PM and continues until 6:00 AM the next morning.
DAY 1: RIO DE JANEIRO
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for your four-night stay. Enjoy a briefing about the following day’s schedule.
DAY 2: RIO DE JANEIRO
Today you will be taken on a tour of the famous sights of Rio, visiting Corcovado and the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Enjoy a BBQ lunch before continuing to Praça Maua, Duque de Caxias Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. (B, L)
DAY 3: RIO DE JANEIRO
Today you will be met and transferred to the Sambadrome. Here, you will have the opportunity to watch the Samba Parade, the highlight of the festivities. (B)
DAY 4: RIO DE JANEIRO
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. (B)
DAY 5: RIO DE JANEIRO
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
NOTE: Internal flights not included. Based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together.
Subject to change without notice.
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