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Brazil Carnival Essential Experience 6D/5N (Rio de Janeiro)

6 days
Start and end in Rio de Janeiro
5.0 (4 reviews)
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
Ages 10+

Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Party and Orientation Briefing
    • Caipirinha toast and tasting
    • Group Samba Class
    • Professional Carnival Face-Paint Session
    • Lapa Street Parties
    Landmarks
    Lapa
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  3. Day 2

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Group Breakfast
    • Bloco Street Party (Essential Experience option)
    • Flamengo Beach walk (optional choice)
    • Professional Carnival Makeup and Body Art Session
    • Sambadrome Parade

    Optional Activities

    • Flamengo Beach walk and relaxation
    • Rest and recharge at accommodation
    Landmarks
    Flamengo Beach
    Sugarloaf Mountain
    Sambadrome
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  4. Day 3

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Bloco Street Party (Santa Teresa)
    • 5-Hour Sunset Boat Cruise on Guanabara Bay
    • Open Bar (first hour of boat cruise)
    • DJ Dancing and Chill-Out Areas on Schooner

    Optional Activities

    • Solo exploration of Santa Teresa blocos
    • Sleep-in to save energy
    Landmarks
    Santa Teresa
    Marina da Glória
    Guanabara Bay
    Christ the Redeemer
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  5. Day 4

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Bloco Street Party (morning choice)
    • Ipanema Beach Bloco

    Optional Activities

    • Morning bloco street party
    • Leisurely local brunch
    • Pacified Favela and Samba History Tour (3 hours, paid locally)
    • Sunset drinks at Arpoador Rock
    Landmarks
    Ipanema Beach
    Arpoador Rock
    Dois Irmãos
    Copacabana
    Leblon
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  6. Day 5

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bloco Street Party (final morning)
    • Copacabana Beach relaxation and swimming

    Optional Activities

    • Rest at accommodation
    • Grand Carnival Farewell Party
    Landmarks
    Copacabana Beach
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  7. Day 6

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Additional exploration of Rio
    • Last-minute souvenir shopping
    • Return to favorite beaches
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    5.0
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    4.7
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  • Suzanna5.0March 2025
    I had an amazing experience on the Carnavals tour! All the tourguides were very nice and helpful and I loved the...
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  • Benjamin5.0February 2024
    Brilliant tour. A mixture of adventure and partying!
    Traveled in February 2024
  • anthony5.0February 2024
    Ok you need to go and see
    Traveled in February 2024
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    Therese5.0February 2023
    Tour was great, staff were great. Very good value for money. O would highly recommend this experience
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    Eva

    Asked on August 7th, 2026

    What kind of people join, which age? Any dutch? I would like to pay more for a bedroom for myself, i do not want to share. Is that possible? How much more would that be?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten August 2026

      Our group is usually made up of travelers from many different countries and age groups, so we can't guarantee the nationality or age of the participants. Each departure is different, and we don't have that information in advance.

      Yes, it is absolutely possible to book a private single room. For the departure on 4 February 2027, the price for 1 traveler in a private single room is USD 3,002.00. You can book this option through TourRadar.

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    Jeffrey

    Asked on July 12th, 2026

    Can we extend the tour until February 13, 2027? We need a quotation for post accommodations and optional tours.

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten July 2026

      Unfortunately, our local supplier is not offering pre- or post-tour accommodation for this departure at the moment. If your travelers would like to arrange their own accommodation, the hotel currently planned for the tour is Casanova Hotel or a similar hotel of the same standard. The hotel will only be finalized closer to the departure date and is therefore subject to change. If the travelers are interested in any optional tours during their extended stay, please let us know which dates they are considering, and we'll be happy to check the available options.

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      Jeffrey

      TravelerWritten July 2026

      Brazil Carnival February 4-9 staying until 14th. We want a good balance of planned activities and relaxation. We also consider comfortable accommodations, transportation, and experiences that everyone traveling can enjoy. If we start at the Carnival and then travel to Ila Grande, Paraty, and or Sao Paulo or maybe even Mount Pao de Acucar, what can we work out?

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    Joan

    Asked on May 15th, 2026

    Is it possible to start the tour on a different date?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten May 2026

      This group departure operates on fixed dates, starting on February 4th, 2027, and the itinerary cannot be customized or started on a different date. The special finale on February 9th is part of the full program and is not available as a standalone option within this package. If you are not interested in the Carnival program, we do have another option that could work well for your dates: the Rio de Janeiro Welcome Package (4D/3N), which is flexible and can start on February 9th.

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    Cheryl

    Asked on April 23rd, 2026

    For the Rio carnival tour, how much is the price for a single room and how do we reserve for a single room? I don't see an option here on tour radar. Also, I noticed that someone had asked the same question and the price quoted was 2779 USD, but I'm seeing the price is 2200 CAD here on Tour Radar. How was it that a single room is almost doubled the price of the entire tour?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten April 2026

      For the Rio Carnival tour, the rate for a private single room in a 3★ hotel is USD 2,690 per traveler. This option ensures full comfort and privacy, as you will have your own room throughout the tour. Regarding the price difference you noticed, the base price shown on TourRadar (in CAD) typically corresponds to a shared accommodation basis. The single room option includes a single supplement, which can significantly increase the total cost, especially during high-demand periods such as Carnival.

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    Colleen

    Asked on January 10th, 2026

    One of my friends can only join the tour in 13/14th Feb due to work as she is a teacher. Could she get a discount on the trip?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      I'm really sorry, but we're not able to offer discounts on this package because of the high demand. The current price is already our best available rate.

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      Colleen

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Can you still join tour on 13th/14th?

    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      Sure, we only have availability for 1 twin shared room or 1 twin shared fenale room

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    Janice

    Asked on September 17th, 2025

    Is it possible to join the tour a bit later on the first day?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      You might miss the first activities, but can easily join a little later.

    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      You are going to miss the welcome party the first night. Second day you can check in and get ready. About accommodation, if you book a single room, we can move the day accommodation to the end and have a night after the tour, but if you book the shared dorm, you will lose the first night's accommodation, not discounted in the rate.

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      Janice

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      What time does the first day start? What will you guys be doing in the first day or two? Can I arrive to Rio de Janeiro airport between 12-2pm on the 12th? Do you have tours that start on 13th or 14th of Feb? What is the price difference between single and shared room? Will shared room be with the same sex and not mixed males and females?

    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      If you arrive in the afternoon around noon - 2PM on the 12th, you won't miss anything! Planned activities don't start until 6PM on the first day. We offer several tours, but all of them only start on the 12th.

    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      I am not sure if the dorms are mixed or separated. You can see the price difference between shared and single rooms when you go into the booking page.

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    Natalie

    Asked on August 22nd, 2025

    Is seating at the Rio Carnival reserved by seat number? I'd prefer not to have to fight for a spot or arrive hours early just to get a seat.

    Tour Details
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      Your experienced local guide will take you to all the best street parties around the city, where dancing and joining the crowd is part of the fun. At the Sambadrome, all regular sectors (2 to 11) are general admission, meaning there are no assigned seats. If you would prefer an assigned seat, we can arrange this at extra cost, but keep in mind that the rest of your group and tour leader will be in a different part.

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    Joel

    Asked on June 15th, 2025

    Want more clarification on what's included and what is not. And the group size as well as if a tour guide will be physically present with us

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    Operator
    Tour Details
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      Included: 5 Nights accommodation at Hotel Granada, 5 Breakfasts, Tour Leaders Reps On-Hand 24hrs. Activities: Sambadrome Parade, Sunset Boat Cruise, Ipanema Beach, Welcome Party (Briefing), Bloco Street Party, Carnival Immersion. Group Size: 1-40 travellers. Airport Pick-up and Drop-off are NOT included.

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    Lydia

    Asked on January 31st, 2025

    I am interested in this tour and need to know the following: The name & location of the hotel, Which meals are included because at the moment, it only has a code and says all meals are available - is this correct? The vegan options available for food, The cost of City tours and tours to Sugarloaf Mountain

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    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The name of the accommodation is Hotel Casa Nova and the tour only includes 5 breakfasts, at the moment we don´t have vegan options. The cost for the complete tour is $2,779usd in single room accommodation hotel 3*.

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    Christopher

    Asked on January 15th, 2024

    How many spots are left for this trip? How much does it cost more to book an extra day before the tour?

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    Tour Details
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten January 2024

      We still have spaces available in our Carnaval tour, the pre-nights need to be booked on your own, our hotel confirmed for the tour is Hotel Monte Alegre.

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      Christopher

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      Which airport should I be landing in?

    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten January 2024

      The closest airport is Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport or GIG

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