If you are looking for adventure and fun then the carnival in Brazil is perfect, Rio de Janeiro is a vibrant, cosmopolitan and colourful city at any time of year but during Rio Carnival it's a non-stop party. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is now considered one of the greatest shows on earth. Aside from the carnival, Rio de Janeiro offers other attractions such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, Copacabana and the Atlantic Rainforest. There are also many beautiful beaches to relax on and handicraft markets to explore while you are in Rio.
Tour Details
• Tour Type: Accommodated Adventure • Region(s): Brazil
6
31-12-2008
Budget
• Price: From $ 956.00 pps
$ 546.00
No Local Payment
18 - 35
12
None
No
No Max
23
Grandstand seats in the Sambadome on Sunday for the Carnival procession, a full day tour of the highlights of this lively and beautiful city including Sugar Loaf Mountain
Day 1: Start Rio Carnival Ball Red & Black Ball (optional)
Day 2: City tour of Rio including Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Sambodrome
Day 3: Rio Carnival Parade at the Sambadrome
Day 4: Free day to explore Rio or recover from
Day 5: Carnival Ball Gay Ball (optional)
Day 6: Rio Carnival trip ends.
Map of Brazil
Carnival Float, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A view of Brazil, showing off its pristine natural beauty
Spectacular Rio de Janeiro carnival
Some of the stunning costumes worn at the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
20 February 2009 London
Your accommodation for this trip will be:
3 Star modern Hotel with pool and gym, situated close to the centre and beach
Wave Hostel
Offers you options in Ipanema and Copacabana as Hostels in Rio de Janeiro. Sun, beach and mountain – a natural beauty with a lovely reception. Indicated on the tourism book Lonely Planet , Wave Hostel Ipanema and Wave Hostel Copacabana are on the charmed neighborhoods of the city, for your confort and fun in Rio.
Prices From: 80,00 reais
Tupiniquim Hostel Rio de Janeiro
Hostel in the city centre.
This hostel is 5 star and has a honey moon suite , en suited in all rooms.
In the main gardens there is a spa including a heated pool, a jacuzi, and you have your own assistant to help you with all your needs at the spa.
you will get breakfast delivered to your room every morning and you can choses what meals are delivered to your room for each meal.
over all , this hotel has been voted the best hotel in rio de janeiro !
Prices From: 75 reais, 33 dollars, 27 euros
RioTrips Amerioca Tours
Apartment accomodations are one of the best kept secrets when staying in Rio. They're often more luxurious, more private, and less costly than impersonal hotels, while remaining every bit as secure with 24/7 doorman/security.
RioTrips Amerioca Tours offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom air-conditioned, luxury apartments with spectacular beach views, private pools, and Hi Speed Internet in Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, and Buzios. Maid/Cleaning service is available for all apartments. Also, the Amerioca staff, being composed of both Americans and Brazilians, more..
Prices From: $130 USD
Essential Equipment and Clothing:
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Shorts &T-shirts
Swimming costume
Waterproof jacket
We also recommend:
Spare camera batteries
Extra film or memory
Cards
Outfits for the different balls
Passports and Visas:
All nationalities require a full passport that must be valid for 6 months
beyond the intended length of stay.
Holders of British, most EU, Australian, and New Zealand passports
presently do not require a visa. Tourist visas are required for US and
Canadian citizens, and you should check with the local embassy for more
information. Please Note:
Visa regulations can and do change without notice and if you are not a
British passport holder please check the current regulations in good time
to obtain a visa if one is required.
Local Payments:
There is no local payment on this holiday.
Currency Information: We recommend that you take most of your spending money in US
Dollars cash or travellers cheques. Sterling and Euros can be exchanged
quite easily in Rio, but rates tend to be less favourable.
The unit of currency in Brazil is the Real (BRL), divided into 100
centavos. In August 2007, the exchange rate was £1 = 4.14 BRL, and
US$1 = 2.09 BRL.
Extra Expenses and Spending Money:
We would suggest that you allow yourself around £25 per day spending
money, although you can get by on much less. It is easy to eat
inexpensively in Rio, and a very good meal can be found for under
US$10 (excluding alcohol). Taxis from the hotel to Copacabana or
Ipanema should cost no more than US$5-10 depending on traffic or the
time of day.
Tipping:
Tipping is very much part of the service culture in Brazil, and although it
is not compulsory, most staff in restaurants and cafes would expect a tip
in the region of 10-15%.
Security:
Rio has a bad reputation for petty street crime, but it is easy to avoid
being a target by taking a few simple precautions. When out and about,
don’t wear jewellery that is or looks expensive. Don’t carry around a big
bulging backpack or daypack. Small and discreet is the order of the day.
‘Bum bags’ are also a big no-no; carry your money in an undergarment
money pouch.
