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Route: Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro

Length of Section: 6 Nights

Comfort Zone: 2 out of 5 [what's this?]

Physical Rating: 1 out of 6 [what's this?]

Crew:

Vehicle: Local transport.

Accommodation: Shared rooms (twin/triple/quad) in a friendly tourist standard hotel, in the lovely area of Flamengo - close to city centre and beach. (100% hotels)

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Overland Between Rio and Quito, including Patagonia (a 16 week overland adventure)

The Rio Carnival is the greatest party on earth - an amazing spectacle of colour and costumes set to the sultry sounds of samba music. It's a once in a lifetime experience, joining thousands of Cariocas in a six-day frenzy of dancing and celebration. We offer the whole package so you get the full Rio experience: tickets to the Sambadrome, a guided half-day trip up Corcovado and another to the Sugar Loaf Mountain, and a sunset boat trip out on the waters of Guanabarra Bay. We can also help with various optional activities which must be requested at the same time as booking, please see the 'what can I do on the way?' section below.

what's included?

Friday:

Meet your fellow travellers at the welcome meeting
Dragoman Carnival crew to look after you during your stay

Saturday:

Half day guided tour of Corcovado
Optional: Watch a football match at the legendary Maracana Stadium

Sunday:

Ticket to the Sambadrome Parade
Party all night to the fantastic sounds and sights of the Samba schools parade
Optional: Take an Historical Samba Tour to learn about the origins of Samba Dancing

Monday:

Check out the local parades and soak up the Brazilian Carnival atmosphere
Optional: Visit Community Project Morrinho - a model favela
Optional: Return to the Sambadrome for a closer view of the parade*
Optional: Join in with the Samba Parade

Tuesday:

Half day guided tour of Sugar Loaf Mountain
Free time to chill out on the beach
Optional: Dress up and go to the Gay Ball, the most colourful of all the balls

Wednesday:

Sunset Boat Cruise on Guanabarra Bay
Optional: Take a tour of colonial Rio and learn about the city's history and heritage

what can I do on the way?

(Activities available at extra costs)

Click for more details on optional activites

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General Notes:

There is no kitty. Accommodation is on a B&B basis, in shared rooms and is covered by the tour cost. The exact itinerary may vary slightly. This package is 6 nights in 2010 - see Trip Notes.

If you are looking at this trip as part of an epic trip: Rio Carnival only occurs once each year, in the lead up to ash Wednesday. If the epic trip you are looking at does not coincide with Rio Carnival we are unable to offer you this package. Instead there will be a 6 day break from the trip in Rio.

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