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Early Bird: €1,399
General Sale: €1,499
Experience the magic of carnival on our specially curated tour to Rio! We’ll be learning to samba with a local school,
You can secure your place with a €400 deposit on August 28th
I’m the co-founder at Irish Travel Gang, and I’m so excited to share this adventure with you!
I first visited Brazil in 2024, and it quickly became one of my favourite travel destinations. Incredible landscapes, delicious food, and friendly people – I know you’ll fall in love with this country as quickly as I have!
I adore hosting our group tours and sharing my favourite local spots. I’ll be there throughout the trip to make sure everything runs smoothly, answer any questions, and most importantly, make sure that this is a trip to remember!
We will be staying at the 4* Americas Benidorm Hotel in Rio, just 400m from Copacabana beach! We will have a buffet breakfast available each morning, as well as a rooftop pool that will be the perfect cure for any sore heads after a night of samba!
All internal transport in Brazil is included in this tour, such as:
Today, we arrive in Rio and dive straight into the heart of Brazilian Carnival! Whether you’re joining us for the Carnival extension or continuing with us from the first part of the tour, you’ll have a transfer to your hotel from either the airport or Ilha Grande.
We’ll then head to Cidade do Samba, home to Rio’s legendary samba schools, for a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating the world’s most famous Carnival. We’ll visit the Acadêmicos da Grande Rio warehouse and see the incredible costumes, floats and elaborate creations that bring Carnival to life.
With a guide leading the way, we’ll learn about the history of Samba and Rio Carnival, before getting involved ourselves with a fun samba and percussion workshop. Learn the rhythms, try out the dance moves and get into the Carnival spirit!
We’ll finish the experience with a traditional Caipirinha toast to celebrate the Samba Spirit.
Tonight, we experience Rio Carnival at its absolute best as we head to the iconic Sambadrome for the spectacular Samba Parade!
We’ll have bleacher seats, giving us an elevated view of the parade and allowing us to take in the incredible samba schools in their entirety as they make their way down the Sambadrome. Expect elaborate costumes, incredible floats, huge dance performances and infectious samba rhythms as the schools compete for the title of Carnival champions.
The parade kicks off in the evening and continues late into the night, creating an unforgettable Carnival experience that attracts visitors from all over the world.
Get ready to dance, sing, soak up the atmosphere and experience one of the world’s greatest celebrations! 🎉💃🇧🇷
Today, we experience Carnival like a local as we head out into the streets of Rio with a local guide to discover some of the city’s famous blocos!
Blocos are the heart and soul of Rio’s street Carnival, bringing together huge crowds, live music, dancing and plenty of samba as the celebrations take over the city. Our guide will show us some of the best spots to experience the Carnival atmosphere, helping us navigate the crowds and discover different blocos throughout the day.
Get ready to dance, meet new people, soak up the Carnival spirit and experience Rio at its most colourful and energetic!
This morning, we’ll jump into open-air jeeps and head into the heart of Tijuca Atlantic Forest, the world’s largest urban forest. Get ready for a completely different side of Rio as we wind through lush jungle, waterfalls and tropical landscapes right in the middle of the city.
Along the way, we’ll stop at Chinese Vista, one of Rio’s most spectacular viewpoints, with incredible panoramic views stretching across Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Keep your eyes peeled as we explore – monkeys, sloths and colourful tropical birds are often spotted among the trees.
On the way back to the hotel, we’ll make one final stop at São Conrado’s Pepino Beach, where we can watch hang gliders and paragliders soar dramatically over the coastline. Not a bad way to spend a morning in Rio!
Sadly, our Brazilian adventure comes to an end today. After breakfast, we’ll check out of the hotel and say goodbye to Rio before heading to the airport for our onward journey.
You’ll have a private transfer to Rio’s international airport, giving you plenty of time to catch your flight home or continue on to your next adventure.
One last caipirinha, one last view of Rio and then it’s time to say até logo, Brazil!
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This is more than just a trip to Rio - it's A once-in-a-lifetime experience. This is Rio at Carnival! Together we'll experience the city at its most vibrant. Spend your days soaking up the Carnival atmosphere, joining the famous street blocos, learning how to samba and enjoying Rio at your own pace. Then, when night falls, we'll head to the legendary Sambadrome to witness the spectacular samba schools, extravagant costumes, incredible floats and thousands of dancers bringing Carnival to life. With music and celebrations taking over the city, this is your chance to experience Rio like a local and be part of one of the world's greatest parties
The tour will start and end in RIOgaleão International Airport.
A shuttle is included for both airport pick up and drop off for the start and end date on this tour.
No, Irish citizens do not need a visa before entering Brazil, provided you are staying for less than 90 days.
We have many talents, but we are not medical professionals – there are no strict requirement vaccinations for entering Brazil, but we recommend reaching out to your doctor for official advice.
This tour includes all accommodation, activities, and internal transport throughout the trip.
Dinners and lunches in general are not included, and you will also need spending money for souvenirs, gifts, and optional activities during free time.
Our first activity is a welcome dinner on the first night. The exact time of the dinner will be arranged once we have everyone’s flight details to make sure we have a time that suits everyone.
On the last day we will arrange shuttles back to the airport to align with an evening flight.
The two tours do not need other be booked together. We wanted to offer guests the chance to craft their own adventure – whether that’s the highlights of Brazil, partying in carnival, or both! The tours can be booked separately to allow you to choose the adventure that suits your travel style and priorities best.
