
Windsor Plaza Copacabana (or similar)
- Rio de Janeiro
Spend 7 days exploring Brazil’s highlights & culture during one of the country’s most famous celebrations, the Rio Carnival!
Spend 7 days exploring Brazil’s highlights & culture during one of the country’s most famous celebrations, the Rio Carnival!

Are you ready to embark on the Ultimate Rio Carnival Experience? Spend 7 days deep diving into Brazilian culture around the Rio Carnival! Experience the highlights of Brazil travel, including Rio de Janeiro beach days, free time to explore and every opportunity to see and take part in the parades!
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Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.
Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.
7 days itinerary trip from Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro visiting 1 country
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Rio de Janeiro, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.



Your Rio Carnival adventure begins tonight! Meet your tour leader and group at the hotel before heading to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner. En route, admire Copacabana Beach and walk along its iconic promenade. Enjoy feijoada, Brazil’s national dish, and receive your Carnival Kit. The evening is yours - why not dive into Rio’s legendary nightlife?

Experience Rio like a local! Your expert Brazilian tour leader will guide you through an unforgettable, action-packed Carnival adventure from start to finish.

Stroll along Copacabana’s iconic mosaic promenade before dinner. With the hotel just steps away, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy during your free time!

Enjoy a welcome dinner of all-you-can-eat Feijoada! Brazil’s national dish is a flavourful stew of meat and beans, usually served with rice. Vegetarian options available.

Your very own carnival kit consists of a T-shirt, a classic and colourful Carnival mask and plenty of glitter to make your tour sparkle!

After breakfast this morning, head out for a day of experiencing Rio like a Carioca (Rio resident)! Take the metro to the dazzling Ipanema Beach for a day of fun, sun and sand! This evening, further embrace the Carioca lifestyle by joining the optional Carioca Dinner Experience for a mouthwatering meal and drinks at a buzzing local bar.

Take the metro to the beautiful Ipanema Beach, known for its dreamy blue waters, beach sports and spectacular sunshine.

Feel like a true Carioca (Rio resident) as you taste three local delicacies and enjoy drinks at a popular local bar!

Today, this Rio Carnival tour takes to the streets like locals do for what's considered an integral part of the overall Carnival celebration. Blocos de Carnaval (Carnival Blocks) are local street bands that draw crowds to the streets and get them moving with spirited music and dancing. After a full day of festivities, spend the evening as you wish.

Get ready to party like the locals! Take to the streets where street bands lead dancing and celebrating crowds in a popular Carnival experience.

Enjoy a relaxing morning after last night’s festivities and spend today’s free time however you like. Don’t miss out on this afternoon’s optional excursion - an all-you-can-eat Rodizio at a local Churrascaria. Then, it’s time for one of the highlights of this Rio Carnival tour. Take a seat at the Sambódromo for the biggest party in the world on Parade Day!

Take a seat at Sambódromo and join thousands of spectators as you take in the sights and sounds of the Rio Carnival’s most spectacular performances.

Join a rodizio at a local Churrascaria. Tuck into an all-you-can-eat pork, beef, chicken and fish BBQ as well as a salad buffet.

Today is free to spend as you wish. See Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain or the Botanical Gardens! Tonight offers the opportunity of a lifetime to join the festivities and actually take part in a Parade Day performance! Not only can you see the biggest show on earth but you can be in it too.

Get immersed in the Rio Carnival, literally, by being in a parade! Put on your costume and take part in a Carnival tradition - Parade Day.

After breakfast, enjoy free time before heading to Barra da Tijuca Beach for sun and serenity this afternoon. This beach is a bit of a hidden gem and not nearly as busy as the popular Ipanema Beach. This evening, enjoy the final group dinner at the deck bar, including a drink of your choice, a delicious main course and dessert!

Enjoy an afternoon on the stunning Barra da Tijuca Beach to rest, enjoy some snacks, and grab some sun!

Sit down for the final group dinner at the fabulous deck bar. Enjoy a drink of your choice, a delicious main course and dessert.

After a week of getting immersed in Brazilian culture, living like a local, and experiencing the iconic Rio Carnival, this tour wraps up after breakfast this morning. Remember to exchange contact details with your new global friends. We hope to see you on the road again soon!
Mello
Amazing! Once in a Lifetime, a must experienced.
Right from the start the tour guide RAFAEL is very accomodating,helpful.This tour is well guided. Since,this is my first time to join the tour all I can say is that I am still looking forward for another future tour. Thank Expat .
Camiel
Awesome
This was truly an amazing experience. I had a wonderful time. Our guide Rafael was super awesome. When I got injured he found and doctor's office and took me there to be seen. He also, contacted the hospital when the doctor recommended that I go there to be seen. Rafael went about and behind for me during this trip.
Pat
Expat Explore comes through once again!
4th Tour, 4th Amazing Adventure! I've been to Egypt, South Africa, Great Britain, and the latest was Brazil/Iguazu. Expat caters to the exact type of traveler that I am. I want to see as much of the world as I'm able to and experience the local culture at a reasonable price. I'm not looking for luxurious hotels. That's not where I want to spend my time. I just want hotels that are clean, comfortable, in convenient locations, and safe; and that's what they deliver. Their tour guides are also very knowledgeable and personable! They really help to make the tour enjoyable. This trip started in Rio de Janiero then went to Paraty and Sao Paulo. From there we flew to Foz do Iguacu. A lot of sightseeing and some great dinners were included, plus there were optional tours. I went on most of them. Some of them seemed a bit expensive at first glance, but I think they were worth every dollar that I spent. It's also nice to not have to worry about making the arrangements or to wonder
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +$2,625 pp
Instalment option available for as little as $1,088 per month
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Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Classic groups have on average between 35-45 Chasers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
Your accommodation, transport, Tour Leader and driver, breakfast most mornings, select lunches and dinners, and the Included Experiences on the tour page. Everything else is yours to choose. Check the individual tour page before you book for the exact inclusions.
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Maximum value, not minimum comfort. Twenty-one years of supplier relationships mean we know where to find the best for less, and we pass that directly to you. Comfortable hotels, included meals and local experiences, without paying for the premium tier.
Yes. Free time is built into Classic itineraries, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
Absolutely. Many Chasers travel solo, and there’s no compulsory single supplement when you travel with us. For accommodation, solo travellers share a twin room with another solo traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer your own room, you can choose to pay a single supplement instead. Check the individual tour page for pricing.
You might arrive alone. You won't feel that way for long.
Yes. You don't need any previous group travel experience. Your Tour Leader is with you throughout, and you'll have a whole group of people discovering the destination alongside you. If you're not sure which Classic tour is right for you, we can help.
No. Flights aren't included, giving you flexibility over how you get there and when you travel. Your tour information will tell you where and when to meet the group on day one.
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of booking. Your policy should cover the full duration of your trip, including medical expenses, cancellation and repatriation. Find out more about our travel insurance requirements here.
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After this point, your deposit is non-refundable. However, you can always change your tour or departure date free of charge, as many times as you like, up to 60 days before departure on Classic tours and up to 90 days before departure on Premium and Signature tours. Changes may incur an amendment fee. The current website price applies to any new tour or date.
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Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and our head office team.
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Our Classic & Premium tours have a minimum age of 10 years old, while our Signature tours have a minimum age of 18 years old. We may consider younger children on certain tours on a case-by-case basis. Get in touch in writing and we'll let you know what's possible.
Before the tour starts, we'll email you to ask about any dietary requirements. A vegetarian option is available at all included meals. We can't guarantee vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free options, so if your requirements are strict, it's worth bringing snacks as backup.
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