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Rio Carnival, Rio de Janeiro

Brazil's carnival celebrations: Rio de Janeiro & Iguaçu Falls

9 days from £6,875pp
Rio Carnival, Rio de Janeiro
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Tour highlights

  • Enjoy the Carnival parades at Rio's famous Sambadrome.

  • Take in the stunning views from the Christ the Redeemer statue.

  • Hear the mighty roar and feel the spray of the immense Iguaçu Falls.

  • Ride the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Flight offers available
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met by a guide and driven to your Copacabana hotel in a private vehicle.

    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Rio's iconic beaches, Rio de Janeiro
      Rio's iconic beaches, Rio de Janeiro
    • Leblon beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Leblon beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Today, take a guided tour of Rio's most iconic sights, such as the statue of Christ the Redeemer, and a cable car ride up to Sugarloaf.

    • Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
      Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
    • The view from Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
      The view from Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
    • Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
      Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro

  • Today, we recommend something more active before the Carnival celebrations begin. Take a hike up Pedra Bonita, a well-known hill which offers beautiful views of the Barra da Tijuca shoreline, the Gavea Stone, and the Tijuca Forest. After a bit of time relaxing and freshening up, Carnival begins! In the evening, you will be transferred to the famous Sambadrome to enjoy the colourful samba parades. (Tickets for the non-numbered bleachers are included, but upgrades are available at an additional cost).

    • Tijuca National Park, Brazil
      Tijuca National Park, Brazil
    • Rio de Janeiro New Year's Eve, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro New Year's Eve, Brazil
    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • After a celebratory evening, this day will be left at leisure for you. This allows you to relax at the beach or simply enjoy the hotel's amenities. If you're up for it, you may wish to head over to a part of the city you haven't yet visited, such as the enchanting Santa Teresa district.

    • Pista Claudio Coutinho walk at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, with views to Urca district
      Pista Claudio Coutinho walk at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, with views to Urca district
    • Climbing Sugarloaf Mountain with views over Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro
      Climbing Sugarloaf Mountain with views over Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro
    • View from Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
      View from Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro

  • After your morning flight to Iguaçu, your chauffeur-guide meets you and drives you to your hotel. You have the afternoon to settle in and relax.

    • Iguazú Falls, Argentina
      Iguazú Falls, Argentina
    • Iguaçu Falls
      Iguaçu Falls
    • Iguaçu Falls
      Iguaçu Falls

  • Your guide will pick you up at your hotel for a private half-day guided tour of the Argentinian side of the falls. You'll walk over the jungly boardwalks to different viewpoints, allowing you to get up close to the water, and will also visit the 'Devil's Throat' — the most powerful section of the falls.

    • Devil's Throat, Iguazu Falls
      Devil's Throat, Iguazu Falls
    • Iguazú Falls
      Iguazú Falls
    • Iguazú Falls
      Iguazú Falls

  • This morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for a private half-day guided tour of the Brazilian side of the falls. From here, you'll see the other side of this amazing labyrinth of cascades, including some of the most incredible panoramic views of the falls. In the afternoon, you will take a flight back to São Paulo and take an airport shuttle to your hotel.

    • São Paulo, Brazil
      São Paulo, Brazil
    • São Paulo, Brazil
      São Paulo, Brazil
    • São Paulo, Brazil
      São Paulo, Brazil

  • Today you will transfer to the airport for your international flight and begin the journey home.

    • Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo
      Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo
    • Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo
      Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo
    • Museum of Football, Sao Paulo,Brazil
      Museum of Football, Sao Paulo,Brazil

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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Iguaçu Falls
 

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