a night at the sambadrome, street parties every day, a samba class and christ the redeemer once the music stops. 6 days of carnival in rio, and the week you finally stop being the sensible one.
Rio de Janeiro
5 nights
4.8
from £1,695 pp
DEPOSIT
£200
DURATION
5 nights
ROUTE
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
you're the one who books the table, remembers the birthdays and leaves first because you've got an early start. carnival is where you get to be the loudest, most alive version of you, and nobody's asking you to sort anything. you'll spend your days at blocos, rio's street parties, dancing with thousands of people in the middle of the city. one night it's the sambadrome for the big parade, all live drums and floats the size of buildings. in between there's copacabana, santa teresa and the selarón steps, a samba class, and christ the redeemer and sugarloaf on your last full day. carnival on your own sounds like a lot, and honestly? it is. this way your tickets, hotel and plans are sorted, and you've got a whole group to dance with from the first night.
IS THIS TRIP FOR YOU?
This trip is for you if…
you've spent the last year being responsible and you're ready to let go for a week
you miss the version of you who danced until her feet hurt
carnival has been on your list forever and you're done waiting for someone to come with you
you love music, dancing and a party that goes on all day
you want the sambadrome and the street parties without working it all out yourself
you're happy sharing a triple room with the girls
Maybe not for you if…
you're not up for travelling as a group or meeting new people
big crowds and loud music all day aren't your thing
you want early nights and a slow, quiet holiday
you want your own room
AVERAGE AGE
mostly 25 to 40
GROUP SIZE
up to 20
PACE
busy and late nights, 6 days all in rio
How physical
more than you'd think, but it's all dancing. you'll be on your feet at blocos for hours, plus a samba class and a day of sightseeing. bring comfy shoes you don't mind ruining and plenty of suncream.
The vibe
the biggest party of the year, in the best way. drums on every street, glitter everywhere and a whole city out dancing. drinking is completely up to you, there's no pressure either way.
First solo trip?
carnival is a lot to take on alone, so this is the way to do it. your sambadrome tickets are booked, your guide knows which blocos to head to, and you've always got the girls around you.
THE HIGHLIGHT REEL
A night at the Sambadrome parade
Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado
Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car
Bloco street parties across the city
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Activities
• sambadrome tickets for the carnival parade • bloco street parties • samba class • copacabana beach and beach games • santa teresa with a local guide • the lapa steps (selarón steps) • rio city tour • christ the redeemer • sugarloaf mountain by cable car
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Local guide
a tour leader with you for the whole trip, from your first night out in rio to checkout, plus a local guide in santa teresa.
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Transport & stays
5 nights in triple share rooms in rio. all transport during the trip is sorted.
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Meals
5 breakfasts included.
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Not included
International flights
Alcohol
Helicopter rides and hang gliding
Meals not listed
Travel insurance
DAY BY DAY
Day 1
let's get this party started
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Day 2
santa teresa and your first night out
Rio de Janeiro
Day 3
beach, blocos and the sambadrome
Rio de Janeiro
Day 4
lie-in and a sunset bloco
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Day 5
christ the redeemer, sugarloaf and samba
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Day 6
tchau rio
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WHERE WE STAY
Rio de Janeiro
5 nights
Triple-share hotel rooms, right in the middle of Carnival.
GOOD TO KNOW
PLANNING YOUR TRIP?
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DATES & PRICES
Booked through our partner Tru Travels
Secure your place with a £200 deposit
Spread the rest in instalments, with the full balance due 60 days before you fly. The deposit is non-refundable.
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TRAVELLER REVIEWS
★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 152 reviews on Trustpilot
★★★★☆
It was good but I wish it was a little more organized
It was good but I wish it was just a little more organized and there was a welcome dinner and a farewell dinner for all the girls to say bye. Also a breakdown of itinerary / money cause there was some confusion on what money went to but overall a great experience and would recommend.
D'Auvion
Travelled to Rio Carnival
★★★★★
FFS RIO Carnival
FFS RIO Carnival was amazing!! It was the best way to experience carnival and all the blocos! I have such a great experience and will remember this forever!! Thank you Gabi
Hannah J.
Travelled to Rio Carnival
★★★★☆
My fav things were the main Rio activities
My fav things were doing the main Rio Activities like the sambadrome and christ the redeemer.
Beau N.
Travelled to Rio Carnival
★★★★★
Best experience ever
Best experience ever! Caro 🤍🍾
Carolina
Travelled to Rio Carnival
★★★★★
Gabi knows how to party
gabi is the sweetest girl ever and she knows how to party !!! had the most fun ever on this trip
Marinah E.
Travelled to Rio Carnival
★★★★★
Gabi is such an amazing tour leader
Gabi is such an amazing tour leader, this community is so welcoming & I’ve met such amazing girls! Love it and would rebook with her
Gabby S.
Travelled to Rio Carnival
★★★★★
Great tour guides, life long friends
great tour guides made amazing life long friends
Ruby
Travelled to Rio Carnival
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