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Which hotel will the tour participants be staying in? Which Sector will tour participants be sitting in inside the Sambadrome? What time will the tour leader depart the Sambadrome to take us go back to the hotel?

At this stage, the departure is too far in advance for us to give you a confirmed hotel name. Hotels are subject to change, we do not provide inaccurate information beforehand. We suggest reaching out roughly 90 days prior for this information. The tour leader will be the one to advise customers on where to meet up after watching the parade.

Is there an option to add on additional nights stay at the end of the tour and have a return airport transfer on a different day?

Unfortunately, we can no longer assist with booking pre/post accommodation and transfers. We recommend Booking.com for accommodation and Welcome Pickups or Rome2Rio for transfers.

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Ultimate Rio Carnival Experience

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Platinum Operator: Expat Explore Travel
Festival & Events: Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 40
Ages 10+

Itinerary

Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
Start point
Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, 18:00)
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
Copacabana Beach
Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
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
Ipanema Beach
Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Join the locals for a lively Bloco de Carnaval street party
Day 4
Rio de Janeiro
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
Praia do Leme
Sambodromo
Day 5
Rio de Janeiro
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
Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens
Sugarloaf Mountain
Day 6
Rio de Janeiro
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
Barra da Tijuca Beach
Day 7
Rio de Janeiro
End point
Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, 10:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Copacabana Beach

Landmarks
Ipanema Beach

Landmarks
Praia do Leme
Sambodromo

Landmarks
Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens
Sugarloaf Mountain

Landmarks
Barra da Tijuca Beach

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Expat Explore Travel

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Age Range

10 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

72%

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Reviews from other tours by Expat Explore Travel

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4.5

Kathie
November 3rd, 2024
5.0
Excellent service, tour, tour guide and driver
Dinaz
November 1st, 2024
5.0
Your Guides are EXCELLENT!!
Luciano
May 18th, 2023
5.0
I had a great time in Peru. Our guide Zema was very clear in all the activities we had for the day, very...
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 guideShow more

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Asked on December 8th, 2025
Is there any confirmation on the hotel that we will be using as we need to book another nights stay the night before?
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- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  For us to ensure that the information is provided, may we request that you send the information request through the confirmed booking's message feature?
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Kimberly
Asked on March 8th, 2025
Which hotel will the tour participants be staying in? Which Sector will tour participants be sitting in inside the Sambadrome? What time will the tour leader depart the Sambadrome to take us go back to the hotel?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  At this stage, the departure is too far in advance for us to give you a confirmed hotel name. Hotels are subject to change, we do not provide inaccurate information beforehand. We suggest reaching out roughly 90 days prior for this information. The tour leader will be the one to advise customers on where to meet up after watching the parade.
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Sarah
Asked on August 13th, 2024
Is there an option to add on additional nights stay at the end of the tour and have a return airport transfer on a different day?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2024
  Unfortunately, we can no longer assist with booking pre/post accommodation and transfers. We recommend Booking.com for accommodation and Welcome Pickups or Rome2Rio for transfers.

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Price based on Private Double Room

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Tour ID: 280190

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before April 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Expat Explore Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Ultimate Rio Carnival Experience

Itinerary

Rio de Janeiro

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Rio de Janeiro

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Rio de Janeiro

Included Activities

Rio de Janeiro

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Rio de Janeiro

Optional Activities

Rio de Janeiro

Included Activities

Rio de Janeiro

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