Carnival with a Local Tour- Nothing Like it in the Whole World!
Travel with a Local's priority is to accommodate our clients in the best of locations, provide them with the ability to experience the richest of our cultural world, and indulge them in the best culinary Brazil has to offer, with all the safety and fun you want in the Wonderful City!
We like to spoil our clients. Giving you what we know is the best.
This is how we like to share our culture with you. It's our pleasure and our job. And we believe it makes all the difference.
The Itinerary can be changed to accommodate your preferences.
The Rio Carnival parade is the most spectacular street party ever known and is embellished by the happiest music (samba-de-enredo), the most diverse and colorful costumes (see link below for some pics.), and thousands of people dancing and celebrating life. I am very excited to share all this with my American fellows. See More Pictures
Contact us to experience this unbelievably fun and exillarating your.Carnival in Rio and Brazilin general is one of those experiences everyone should have in their lifetime. If you enjoy endless parties, music everywhere and people dressed in crazy costumes walking around the streets, then you can't afford to miss Carnival.
Our tour will include a trip to the Rio de Janeiro Samba School Competition which you can see on the photos on the link above.
If you want to be part of the parade you can count on us.
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Arrival date: February 20, 2009
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Rio de Janeiro 5 Day Carnival Tour (Can be extended to 10 or more days)
Day 1 (Saturday ): Upon arrival in Rio, you will be met and transferred to your apartment in the neighborhood of Ipanema. Ipanema is one of the best neighborhoods to stay in Rio. Its large array of restaurants, high class shopping, beautiful beach and proximity to the Lagoon, makes Ipanema be chosen by residents and tourists as one of Rio’s top places to hang out in.
This afternoon is at leisure to rest or to do some exploring on your own.
Lunch/ Dinner will be at a Churrascaria, a traditional Brazilian Barbecue Feast. This experience is for sure a one of a kind and you will be delighted with Brazilian cuisine.
In the evening walk down to Copacabana’s Square where the Orquestra Flor do Sereno will perform their yearly Carnival Ball.
Day 2 ( Sunday ): Carnival Sunday is the favorite day for most of cariocas, in downtown Rio in historical square Praca XV, the Rio bloco Cordão do Boitata gives their Carnival performance. A day where thousands of participants parade down the streets accompanying this street group to join them in the show at 10 am in XV Square.
This is one of the most awaited for Street Balls in Rio city. Young, old, traditional and modern Rio citizens partake in costumes in this famous street ball. Much fun, dance and music for all.
At night, Rio’s famous Carnival Parade awaits you for a one in a lifetime experience. This is the party of the world! Nothing like it on the globe. The luxury, music, dance, joy and soul of Brazilian Carnival are translated in this amazing life experience.
Day 3 ( Monday ): Rest all you need and in the afternoon, just 5 minutes away on Ipanema beach, you’ll have the opportunity of watching the Rio Maracatu parade. With Brazilian Northeastern Drumming and dancing, this unique parade will carry all of the beach spectators to the end of Ipanema beach for a Carnival Monday show. A special treat for your eyes and ears, contrasting with colors and folkloric dancing and drumming, this is another favorite of Rio’s street events.
Day 4 ( Tuesday ): This day we have a couple of options for our special guests. Santa Teresa, an old neighborhood up in the mountains of Rio city, marked by its cobblestone streets, delightful cuisine and artistic scene. There are street Carnival parades, with a spectrum of costumes, colors and musical spectacles. Another option is checking out the Cordao do Bola Preta Street Carnival downtown Rio, one of the most traditional groups, parading with its tight jazzy band bringing along the town together in the festivities. A special Brazilian lunch is included in this day.
Day 5 ( Wednesday ): Begin your last day visiting the Christ Statue at Corcovado Mountain, arriving by cog train through the lush Atlantic rainforest. From the top of the city, indulge your eyes and understand why Rio de Janeiro is called “the Wonderful City”. The view of the city nestled within the Tijuca Forest is breathtaking and a postcard invitation from any of its 360 angles.
End the afternoon for a light and refreshing meal at one of Brazil’s most recognized gourmet bakery salad joint Confeitaria Colombo. This scrumptious delicacy restaurant is located at Forte de Copacabana, an old city fort with a breathtaking view of Copacabana beach. A special goodbye to this beautiful town for your return home.
Tour includes:
-All accommodations
- Local personalized guide throughout tour
- Ground transportation in air conditioning vehicle.
- Breakfast all days
- Meals as specified in day-by-day itinerary
- Personalized sightseeing as indicated in day-by-day itinerary
- Admission Fees
- Domestic beverages at apartment
Tour excludes:
- Laundry
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- International airfare
- Airport taxes
- Visas
Rio Carnival 09
celebrating life. I am very excited to share all this with my American fellows. 
