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Although Carnival is celebrated in towns and villages throughout Brazil and other Catholic countries, Rio de Janeiro has long been regarded as the Carnival Capital of the World. The Rio Carnival is not only the biggest Carnival, benchmark against which every other carnival is compared but also one of the most interesting artistic global events.

One of the greatest elements of the Rio Carnival is that it not only provides entertainment for many people around the world but at the same time it gives also a chance to learn about the true culture of Brazil.  It is a euphoric event where people dance, sing, party and have tons of fun. There are many parties that take place before, during and after Carnival all night and all day. It allows someone's true heart to come out and have as much fun as possible.

The carnival of Rio is one of the most colourful spectacles in the world and lasts for about 5 days in the run up to Shrove Tuesday. The whole city comes alive with music, singing and dancing, and the streets are never empty during Carnival.

Be prepared for sleepless days and nights, as in the league table of Brazilian carnivals, Rio de Janieo is the biggest. In fact it is probably the biggest party on earth. Party, party, party; Rio Carnival is all about a non-stop party, be it in the streets, or at one of the many fancy dress balls, or in the famous Sambadrome watching the parading carnival groups with their extravagant costumes and floats.




Packages

The Rio carnival    

carnival express

6 nights / 7 days from £1,399 per person 
• International flights from London to Rio de Janeiro
• Five nights accommodation in a 3*+ hotel including breakfast
• Ticket to the carnival
• Ticket to a football match at the Maracana Stadium
• Sugar Loaf mountain and Corcovado tour
• All transfers and taxes included
• Upgrade to a 4* hotel from an extra £120 per person

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carnival

8 nights / 9 days from £1,549 per person 
• International flights from London to Rio de Janeiro
• Seven nights accommodation in a 3* + hotel including breakfast
• Ticket to the carnival
• Ticket to a football match at the Maracana Stadium
• Sugar Loaf mountain and Corcovado tour
• All transfers and taxes included
• Upgrade to a 4* hotel from an extra £175 per person

 Download a sample itinerary

     The Rio carnival


The Rio carnival    

luxury

12 nights / 13 days from £2,499 per person 
• International flights from London to Rio de Janeiro
• Five nights accommodation in 3+* hotel in Rio including breakfast
• Ticket to the carnival
• Ticket to a football match at the Maracana Stadium
• Sugar Loaf mountain and Corcovado tour
• Three nights accommodation in a 4* hotel in the Amazon rainforest including all meals
• All tours and transfers in the Amazon included
• Two nights accommodation in a 4*hotel in Iguaçu including breakfast
• Tour of the Iguaçu falls
• All internal flights, transfers and taxes included

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luxury plus

15 nights / 16 days from £2,799 per person 
• International flights from London to Rio de Janeiro
• International flights from London to Rio de Janeiro
• Five nights accommodation in 3+* hotel in Rio including breakfast
• Ticket to the carnival
• Ticket to a football match at the Maracana Stadium
• Sugar Loaf mountain and Corcovado tour
• Three nights accommodation in a 4* hotel in the Amazon rainforest including all meals
• All tours and transfers in the Amazon included
• Two nights accommodation in a 4*hotel in Iguaçu including breakfast
• Tour of the Iguaçu falls
• Three nights accommodation in a 4* hotel in Salvador including breakfast
• All tours and transfers in Salvador included
• All internal flights, transfers and taxes included

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     The Rio carnival


The Rio carnival    

executive

7 nights / 8 days from £8,999 per person 
• International business class flights from London to Rio
• Seven nights accommodation in a 5* beach-front hotel including breakfast
• Ocean Front room at the Copacabana Palace Hotel
• Exclusive carnival tickets - Frisa's, row A
• Entrance to the Carnival Ball
• Chauffeur-driven private car for the duration of the holiday
• All transfers and taxes included

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hotel only

5 nights / 6 days from £499 per person 
• 5 nights accommodation in a 3+* hotel including breakfast
• 12th to 17th February 2010
• Transfers included

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     The Rio carnival


The Rio carnival    

flight only

From £599 per person
• International flights from London to Rio de Janeiro
• Available on all dates and for any duration

 Download a sample itinerary

Things to do



Revellers enjoy the fun and games in the Sambadrome

Street parties

Open-air dances take place throughout the city. The emphasis is on joy and spontanaeity. The biggest and most organized one is on Cinelândia Square.

Rio carnival balls

Rio de Janeiro, as the City of Carnival, offers a selection of Carnival balls you really should not miss. A true Carnival ball features live music and samba rules the floors. The percussion groups are full of vigour and can be just as loud as vast loud-speakers in a night club.

Scala Balls

The Scala nightclub offers thematic dances every night during Carnival, having the grandest indoor carnival parties of the city. The venue is big and very well-known.

Merry making in Lapa

It takes place near the Arches of Lapa, where the young usually gather on Friday nights all year around, featuring concerts ranging from traditional Brazilian music to the latest trends.There is a popular eating area with small drink and barbecue stands. There is lots of booze and cheap "junk" food- The essence of Brazilian life.

Samba schools

Ride with the impressive sight of the lights in Rio, in an air-conditioned bus to a Samba school. There, you will attend a fun-filled show typical of Carioca Carnival.

Hotels


Windsor Plaza

A room at the Windsor Plaza hotel   The pool at the Windsor Plaza   The lobby of the Windsor Plaza Hotel

Copacabana Palace

The pool at the Copacabana Palace Hotel   The Copacabana Palace Hotel   A de-luxe room at the Copacabana Palace Hotel

Ipanema Plaza

The breakfast terrace at the Ipanema Plaza Hotel   A luxury suite at the Ipanema Plaza Hotel   A double bed at the Ipanema Plaza

Luxor Continental

The entrance to the Luxor Continental Hotel   The pool at the Luxor Continental Hotel   A twin room at the Luxor Continental Hotel

Luxor Regente

A double room at the Luxor Regente Hotel   The entrance to the Luxor Regente Hotel   The pool at the Luxor Regente Hotel

Image Gallery



One of the floats in the Sambadrome parade, a multi-coloured house     The sun rises over Sugarloaf Mountain


A majestic blue and silver float     A gold-red float makes its way along the parade


Geisha girls wow the crowds at the Sambadrome     A veiled face from the East peers down at the partygoers


A jolly fat man     A chihuahua chills out in front of some cactii


A golden-yellow palace     A float makes its way down the runway

Videos


Girls dance on Copacabana beach, in the shadow of Sugar Loaf:-


A band takes to the stage at the Sambadrome:-

Map



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