04 Feb 2027
Twin share
£2,895pp
Escorted tour
Rio Carnival Experience: Sambadrome & Street Parties – 6 Days
Sambadrome seats, a street bloco and Rio's sights during Carnival.
6 days
From £2,895
Tour overview
This 6-day trip puts you in the middle of the world's biggest party, the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, with a local leader and a group of up to fifty. You stay five nights in a hotel in Rio, with a welcome dinner and breakfast every day.
After a welcome dinner you head up to Christ the Redeemer and ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain for the classic views over Guanabara Bay. Next day you join a bloco, one of the free street parties that are the real heart of Carnival.
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The highlight is a night at the Sambadrome, with seats for the parade of the samba schools, their dancers and floats. There is a samba club visit and free time to recover on Copacabana or Ipanema beach.
The physical rating is low, but nights are late. This trip suits travellers who want to experience Carnival with tickets and logistics sorted.
Trip highlights
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A welcome dinner (Day 1)
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Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf (Day 2)
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A Carnival street bloco (Day 3)
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Seats at the Sambadrome parade
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A samba club night
Your route
4 stops from Rio de Janeiro to Sambadrome
- Rio de Janeiro Days 1–6
- Corcovado Day 2
- Sugarloaf Mountain Day 2
- Sambadrome Days 4–5
Why choose this tour
Sambadrome tickets included. Carnival with a local leader.
Best suited to
- Festival lovers
- First-time visitors to Rio
- Solo travellers
- Music and dance fans
Day-by-day itinerary
6 days from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Day 1 · Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Welcome to Rio.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain Rio de Janeiro
Rio's icons.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
A street bloco.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Sambadrome Rio de Janeiro
The Sambadrome parade.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
A free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Rio de Janeiro (5 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 5 nights in a hotel
- Meals 5 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Arrival transfer
- Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf cable car
- Sambadrome parade seats
- A street bloco and samba club visit
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- Most lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You dislike crowds and late nights
- You want a quiet beach holiday
- You want most meals included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–6 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Day 1
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Brazil
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Departures & prices
From £2,895 per person, twin share, tour only. 2 upcoming departures.
24 Feb 2028
Twin share
£3,040pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Brazil?
No, UK citizens can currently visit Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days.
Are Sambadrome tickets included?
Yes, seats for the samba school parade are included.
When does the trip run?
Only during Carnival week, in February or early March.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily and a welcome dinner.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary