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Carnival 2027

Unforgettable Carnival in Brazil

12 Days / 11 Nights Rio de Janeiro · Foz de Iguaçu · Búzios 05.02 – 16.02.2027

Overview

12 days/ 11 nights. Group race 05.02 – 16.02.2027
Rio de Janeiro (4 nights) + Foz de Iguaçu Waterfalls (3 nights) + Coastal Holidays (4 nights)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Rio de Janeiro

Arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport, meeting. Transfer to the hotel. Free time.

Rio is green hills, blue skies, rocky mountains, coves, islands, beautiful beaches... the second largest (after São Paulo) city in Brazil and, of course, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. If you arrive before dawn, you will see green hills, rocky mountains, palm trees on both sides of the road and beautiful bays on the way from the airport. At nightfall, the city is surrounded by a shimmering necklace - these are the lights of the favelas! We spend the rest of the day at our discretion. Maybe someone will want to see and feel the exuberant life of the city as soon as possible. And someone wants to be alone with themselves, then there is always a corner for this somewhere between palm trees, sand and ocean waves.

Day 2

Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at the hotel.

Sugarloaf Tour (4 hours)

The first stop will be on Mount Urka, which has a wide observation deck. On Sugarloaf Mountain itself, there is a smaller platform, but it offers a beautiful view of Rio, Copacabana Beach, the bay, the surrounding mountains, islands in the ocean, the bridge to the city of Niterói, and the statue of Christ. Then you will go to the central districts of old Rio, where you will admire several ancient churches, monasteries, the main Cathedral of the city, as well as buildings built in the colonial style.

Additionally you can order a helicopter flight over Rio - from 250 U$

A helicopter flight gives you the opportunity to fully enjoy the beautiful views: the blue ocean, mountains overgrown with tropical greenery, snow-white beaches, yachts and the whole city: the statue of Christ the Savior, the Botanical Gardens, the lake, Niemeier Avenue, Leblond, Ipanema, Copacabana, Sugarloaf beaches. Duration from 10 to 30 minutes.

We recommend you to eat the famous Brazilian meat at the Fogo de Shao restaurant overlooking the Sahara Mountain (75 U$)

Day 3

Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. We advise you to have a good rest and prepare for the Carnival.

In the evening, a fantastic, grandiose action awaits you – the long-awaited Carnival! From the hotel we will go to the Sambadrome, a specially equipped venue for the world-famous show. Throughout the night, representatives of the most famous Samba schools in Brazil will march in front of you, competing for prizes schools, and their incredible costumes and moving platforms. It is impossible to describe this incredible sight in words! The grandiose riot of emotions and passions, music and dances, and unbridled fun reigning around, will be remembered by you for a long time! After the end of the Parade, we will take you back to the hotel to relax after the exciting events.

Day 4

Rio de Janeiro

After breakfast.

Excursion to Mount Corcovado to the statue of Christ (4 hours)

Arrive at the station, where an open, environmentally friendly train starts and heads through the jungle to the top of Corcovado Hill. On both sides of the railway, there are breathtaking views of the Tijuca forest. At the top of the Corcovado hill, at an altitude of 710 m above sea level, rises the symbol of Rio - the statue of Christ the Savior (38 m), which was erected in 1931. The observation deck offers a breathtaking panorama of the metropolis and its surroundings: the bridge in Niterói, Guanabara Bay, the Botanical Garden, the world's largest stadium Maracanã, Sugarloaf and much more.

We recommend that you watch the sunset and applaud the spectacle of the setting sun on the stones of Arpoador. Climb the stones, sit down, relax and enjoy the spectacle of nature

In the evening, we recommend you to try seafood delicacies at the seafood restaurant Marius (130 U$/person)

Day 5

Rio de Janeiro - Foz de Iguazu

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport, flight to Foz de Iguazu. Meeting and transfer to the selected hotel.

Day 6

Foz de Iguazu

Breakfast. Then you will have a rich excursion program of the Foz de Iguazu Falls. The waterfalls are located on the territory of a national park with unique flora and fauna, arose as a result of a volcanic eruption and the displacement of the earth's strata above the waterfalls and a powerful overthrow of bubbling streams of water from a height of 72 meters into the abyss. You can stand for hours without looking up, contemplating this spectacle and thinking about the splendor and eternity of our universe.

Additional charges: (135 U$/person) You will go on a "Makuco Safari" trip through the jungle, and then get on a wonderful boat ride. You will drive through the jungle in an open jeep for about 3 kilometers, accompanied by a guide who will tell you a lot of interesting things about the ecology of the region. Then you will go on foot to the banks of the Iguazu River, from where you will be taken by motor boat close to the waterfalls. Splashes and rainbows, a sea of delight and unique photos await you.

Additional charges: (65 U$/person) Excursion to the Bird Park. It is located near the Iguazu National Park. You will enter huge aviaries, in which amazing, fabulous birds of strange colors fly freely or walk among the rainforest.

Over the waterfall by helicopter! (170 U$/person) You will see the power and beauty of the waterfalls from a bird's eye view! This is an amazing and unforgettable sight!

Day 7

Foz de Iguazu

Guided excursion to the Argentine Waterfalls. At the hotel you will be waiting for a guide who will give you information about the National Park at a high professional level. Through the Tancredo Neves Bridge, built over the Iguazu River, the National Park begins and after a walk through it you will come close to the waterfalls and find yourself directly under them, feel the power of the falling water very close and you will be able to enjoy the natural park around this magnificent beauty! You will see the birth of waterfalls and the most famous waterfall "Devil's Throat". Numerous paths and passages created by human hands are striking, allowing you to observe this natural phenomenon from a very close distance. We will take a walk to the National Park and admire the waterfalls from special observation decks located high above them. Impressions from this spectacle will remain with you for a lifetime. Especially impressive is the waterfall called the Devil's Throat, which is the largest of the waterfalls. The national park covers an area of 55,500 hectares, which preserve the diverse and unique flora and fauna of the region.

Day 8

Foz de Iguazu - Búzios

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight Iguazu – Rio de Janeiro.

Arrive at Rio de Janeiro airport where our driver is waiting for you. Transfer to Búzios

Hotel accommodation on the tropical coast

Day 9-11

Búzios

Vacation on the tropical coast. Free time.

In Búzios, you can take a buggy or boat ride and relax on the many beaches of the peninsula.

Day 12

Búzios - Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Rio de Janeiro Airport. Check-in for an international flight. End of services.

Hotels Included

  • 3*ibis Copacabana Posto 5 + Viale Tower + Rio Buzios Beach + BB or similar
  • 4*Windsor Leme+ Vivaz Cataratas Deluxe+ Rio Buzios Boutique + BB or similar
  • 5*Miramar by Windsor +Doubletree by Hilton Foz+ Rio Buzios Boutique Deluxe sea view + BB or similar

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

  • Accommodation in selected hotels on a breakfast basis
  • Excursions according to the program with an English-speaking guide
  • Transfers according to the program
  • Carnival Tickets
  • Transfer Hotel-Sambadrome-Hotel

Not Included

  • Optional excursions
  • Domestic flight: Rio de Janeiro – Iguazu – Manaus – Rio de Janeiro – from USD 800
  • International flights
  • Food and drinks during transfers

Optional Add-Ons

  • Helicopter flight over Rio — from 250 U$
  • Fogo de Shao restaurant overlooking the Sahara Mountain — 75 U$
  • Seafood restaurant Marius — 130 U$/person
  • "Makuco Safari" jungle trip and boat ride — 135 U$/person
  • Excursion to the Bird Park — 65 U$/person
  • Over the waterfall by helicopter — 170 U$/person

Important Notes

  • Hotels can be changed to others of the corresponding categories
  • Some 5*/4*/3* hotels on the periphery do not meet the world standards of 5*/4*/3*, nevertheless, they are formally five-star hotels.
  • We reserve the right to adjust the program due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control: weather, strikes, road conditions, fort majeure, health problems, etc.

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