FESTIVAL
RIO CARNIVAL WHY THIS TRIP? The carnival to end all carnivals, so pack your best samba moves and prepare for five days of parties, parades, an electric atmosphere, and an utterly unbeatable experience.
1 World Heritage site visited
5 DAYS · 1 COUNTRY WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 4
NIGHTS 4 nights twin-share hotel
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INCLUDED MEALS 4 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS Trip will use various modes of public transport See p.78 for more info on our standard inclusions.
ME TIME OPTIONALS M Favela Tour M Hang Gliding M Entry to Sugarloaf Mountain
FREE WIFI Free WiFi in Contiki hotels
CARNIVAL
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DAY 1: Arrive Rio de Janeiro. Bemvindo/welcome to Rio de Janeiro, it’s time to get this carnival started in South America’s most vibrant city. Check in to your hotel this afternoon, then head out to explore. This afternoon, meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travel buddies before heading out for a Brazilian feast. Hotel (D)
rejuvenate the body & take it easy. This afternoon we will be looking at Rio from a different perspective. The boat cruise is the perfect way to get out, inhale the fresh ocean air and see a few sights with your now close buddies. With a delicious BBQ onboard to feast on, you’ll be floating on bliss. Hotel (B,D) M Rio Boat Trip & BBQ
DAY 2: Rio de Janeiro. Today will kick off with a visit to perhaps South America’s biggest icon – the Christ the Redeemer statue. This religious monument casts an almighty shadow over the city below, & will be a moment you won’t be forgetting any time soon. Then, opt to view the other side of Rio with a favela tour as you start to get to know this energetic city. Hotel (B) M Christ the Redeemer M Favela Tour
DAY 5: Depart Rio de Janeiro. Your Carnival experience ends after breakfast, where it’s time to say goodbye to Rio & swap addresses with your new travel buddies. (B)
FAVELA TOUR
CODE: RIOC BOAT CRUISE
DAY 3: Rio de Janeiro. Prepare for the big night with the option of climbing the 1,299ft up Sugarloaf Mountain by glass-panelled cable car. We’ve also got hang gliding up for grabs to dial up the day even further. Next we are off to the Sambadrome parade! The buzz & energy starts as soon as you walk in. Get ready for the party of a lifetime until the parade finishes & we will head back to the hotel. Hotel (B) Carnival tickets & transfers M Hang Gliding M Sugarloaf Mountain
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NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Carnival tickets & transfers • Entry to Christ the Redeemer • Rio boat trip & BBQ
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DAY 4: Rio de Janeiro. Time to relax, recap and enjoy the beach, after the previous night we know that you need to CONTIKI.COM/RIO-CARNIVAL
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