Our Rio Carnival City Experience will place you right in the heart of Rio Carnival’s buzzing atmosphere. You will be a stone’s throw away from the best street parties and blocos, as well as getting an included Sector 11 ticket to the famous Sambadrome parade.
We will try to run your tour as close to the itinerary as conditions will allow. On very rare occasions, local events may affect the way your itinerary operates. We ask for your flexibility and understanding in these situations.
Your Sambadrome ticket for Sector 13 is included in this package.
While there is not a tour leader included in this package, we will have Tucan Travel staff that will be available for a few hours each day at the hotel for any questions or to help book day trips – always nice to have a friendly face in a new busy city.
During Carnival in Rio de Janeiro most museums are closed, also ATMs can sometimes run out of cash. Try to get out cash when you first arrive.
Hotel Regina
Rua Ferreira Viana 29,Â
Flamengo,
Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55-21-3289 9999
www.hotelregina.com.br
Your hotel is subject to change. Please refer to your tour voucher for final information.
The hotel has safe deposit boxes for your use. Please leave all of your important documents, money and travellers cheques here when you go out but remember to carry some form of ID and a photocopy of your passport with you. It is advisable not to wear chains or expensive looking watches or jewellery while in major South American cities. You should also keep your camera concealed when not in use and carry daypacks on your front for extra safety.
On arrival in Rio de Janeiro, we recommend you change enough money into the local currency (real) for at least the first four or five days of your trip, especially if you are arriving on a Saturday night.
The exchange rate at the airport is just as good as in the city centre. There is the 24-hour Banco do Brasil on the third floor which will give cash advances with visa cards (also has ATMs). Please note that this bank gives better rates than the Cambio on the first floor of the international arrivals area.
Airport transfers are not included in the tour price and must be booked separately in advance through Tucan Travel. If you have booked an airport/hotel transfer with us, please look out for someone with a sign which has your name, Tucan Travel, or both after exiting the customs hall.
If you have booked an arrival transfer with us and you are going to be delayed by more than two hours, you must advise us of the delay at least six hours before arrival. If we are advised in time, we will make every effort to reschedule your transfer and your driver will be asked to wait for two hours after your new expected arrival time. However, if we are not made aware of any change, the driver will only wait for two hours after the original scheduled arrival time and after this point it will be up to you to arrange transport to your hotel at your own expense. Please contact us on the emergency contact details below if you are likely to be delayed.
If you would prefer to make your own way to and from your hotel, you can either take a taxi from the rank outside or you buy a ticket at one of the pre-pay taxi desks just after you get out of the customs/luggage hall. You then hand your ticket to the driver rather than paying in the taxi. Licensed and unlicensed taxis are available outside but you will have to haggle for a good price which can be difficult if you do not speak Portuguese. It is also best to get them to write down the price (be clear on whether they are talking about Reals or US dollars). The airport is approximately 45 minutes from the city centre (depending on traffic) and the cost of a taxi to our hotel in Rio de Janeiro should be approximately US$20.
You can find a breakdown of your accommodation in the “About this Tour” section.
Where possible Tucan Travel try and use local accommodation on the majority of tours. The accommodation is picked based on their location to the main sites. From time to time, accommodation standard may vary and hot water, wi-fi or electricity may not be to a Western standard.
The type of accommodation indicated in the trip notes is a guideline. If for any reason, we need to change the accommodation listed on the itinerary, a similar standard of accommodation will be used instead. You can find the list of hotels or similar used on your itinerary under each day.
The price is per person based on two people sharing a room. If you are a solo passenger you will share with another group member of the same sex. A single supplement is available if you would like your own room.
Packing for Carnival
Rio Carnival takes places in the middle of summer so temperatures will likely be hot and humid. There is no strict dress code for Carnival however most people celebrate by wearing bright makeup, face-paint, glitter and feathers!
Clothing
If you require urgent assistance prior to joining your tour please call (+51) 984-762-164 or (+51) 970-038-181.
South America is a vast continent and crime does exist in many areas. However, it is generally not as bad as the reputation it is perceived to have and most travellers enjoy trouble free visits. Here are a few precautions which you should always take.
The safety of our travellers is a number one priority when operating our tours. As a British registered company the lead is taken from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Advice Service (FCO). Tucan Travel reserves the right to cancel, amend or continue the operation of a tour based on, but not solely restricted to, the advice of the FCO.
Travel insurance is compulsory on all Tucan Travel tours. Your tour leader will request your travel insurance details at the pre departure meeting which are immediately submitted to the office. Failure to produce these details will mean you cannot join the tour.
A medical kit is handy for minor wounds and ailments. In areas with limited or dubious medical facilities, an emergency medical kit containing sterile syringes is also advisable. By law our staff are not allowed to administer first aid or give drugs to travellers, so please be prepared with your own supplies. If you are taking medication, please ensure you bring an adequate supply and a letter from your doctor to avoid potential issues at border crossings.
All clients warrant and accept that there is a chance they may get some form of altitude sickness on itineraries that generally travel to altitudes over 2,400 metres though Tucan Travel will not expose clients to any undue risk of altitude sickness. Tucan Travel tour leaders, staff and local suppliers working at higher altitudes will have some level of knowledge and / or training on how to help and advise you. Please read the information contained here to ensure you understand the risks and what to do in this event.
It is important to consult your doctor or travel clinic in good time before your tour departs to determine what vaccinations you require. If you are coming from a yellow-fever infected country then you must have had a yellow-fever vaccine and carry the certificate with you. It is also recommended to be up to date with typhoid, hepatitis A and B, TDap, Cholera and Diphtheria. Malaria risks vary according to location and season, so it is a good idea to seek the advice of your GP before travelling.
All clients wishing to participate in horse riding or similar activities, whether included or optional, acknowledge that the availability of protective headgear can vary or be non-existent. Therefore Tucan Travel cannot guarantee that headgear will be provided or will be to the same standard as those available in the UK or your home country. Any client intending to partake in these activities should bring their own protective headgear and other protective equipment with them.
Our tours are perfectly designed for those aged between 18 and 65 years old. They are fast-paced and sometimes tiring, while packed with adventure, new experiences and feel-good moments. With customers from around the world, of different ages, backgrounds and nationalities, some groups can be more boisterous than others. As a result, we ask that anyone wanting to travel under the age of 18 or over 65 carefully consider whether a group tour is right for them. We may ask that you fill in our tour suitability form found here to guarantee your enjoyment of the trip. Please read through our Tour Suitability page or contact a member of our Reservations Team if in doubt. Please note that we do not accept children under the age of 16 on our group tours. If you are travelling with children please contact our tailor-made team for a bespoke holiday.
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Grab your masks, feathers, sequins and face paint and get ready for the start of your Carnival Experience! We will meet in the hotel reception at 5pm for our orientation walk. This is a chance to meet your fellow travellers and get all the insider tips from our team who know the city inside out! They will give you advice on when to use the metro, when to avoid it, which taxis are safe, good restaurants to try and where to find the best street parties, or as they are called in Rio, blocos! Blocos are one of the most exciting parts of the carnival celebrations with massive groups of revellers, all in costume, parading through the city, dancing singing and soaking up the atmosphere. We will run help desks at the hotel during the day, every day of carnival, the team are there to answer any questions, book excursions and provide advice on what events are on during your time in the city.
Orientation Walk and Dinner
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar 
1 Dinner(s)
This morning we will meet in reception for your included city tour. We have an exciting day ahead visiting the famous Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer), driving through the arty Santa Tereza district, visiting the amazing colourful Lapa Steps, seeing the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, an incredible triangular Cathedral with beautiful stained glass windows, and of course we will take cables cars up the Sugar Loaf mountain for spectacular views across the city. After that you will have time to relax take in the ambiance of this stunning coastal city! This is one of the best nights to simply enjoy the atmosphere of Rio Carnival and attend a few blocos.
City Tour
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Sunday Night is Sambadrome Night – the true highlight of Rio Carnival!! Carnival festivities are in full swing and Tour leader will show you the best places to buy costumes and all the accessories you might need to look your best! Afterwards, why not lunch at one of Rio’s many steakhouses, for an authentic all-you-can-eat rodizio feast, or make your way back to the beach for some rest and relaxation to prepare yourself for the high energy of the Sambadrome parade?
This evening, we will meet in the hotel reception for our transfers to the Sambadrome. The private van transfers will be much more comfortable that the crowded metro and you can save your energy for the night ahead! Please check the notices in the hotel or with the help desk to confirm the time we will meet. Get ready for the night of your life with singing, dancing, drumming and the most spectacular parade you will ever see!!!
Sector 11 Sambadrome Ticket
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Enjoy a lie in after the excitement of the Sambadrome. Relax today and visit some of the beaches Rio is so famous for! Each beach has its own personality – Flamengo is the place to go to relax and enjoy the sun, head to Copacabana for some beach volleyball and football with the locals, and the chic Ipanema for a little taste of how the rich and famous spend their time in Rio. Or head to the famous ‘Beatles bloco’ , officially known as the Bloco do Sargento Piminta, which is usually held on this Monday starting in the early afternoon.
Hang-gliding – BR$720 • Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour – BR$200 • Beaches – Free
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Today is a free day to enjoy the city and some of the blocos, or do some more site seeing as the city has so much to offer!
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
Your Rio Carnival experience ends today after breakfast. If you have extra time to enjoy Rio our team will be happy to assist with more suggestions for exploring the city.
1 Breakfast(s)
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