Brazil Carnival 2019 Special

Day 1, March 02, 2019 - Arrive Rio de Janeiro

Welcome to Rio de Janeiro and the world's largest and most celebrated party. This is Carnival Rio style, the benchmark against which every other carnival is compared. A spirit and energy take over the city and has everyone enraptured for four days of infectious rhythmic shuffling and unbeatable revelry.
Meeting upon arrival and transfer to our hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Rio at: Hotel Windsor Plaza

Day 2, March 03, 2019: Rio de Janeiro (Corcovado Mountain)

This morning, we visit Rio's the most popular "Postcard" land mark. We begin our drive to the base of Corcovado Mountain for a short train ride to the summit. Here, at 2,400 feet above the city stands one of South America's most famous landmarks, the 125-foot statue of "Christ the Redeemer", one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. The panorama of the city below is testament to why most visitors consider Rio to be one of the most spectacular and beautiful cities in the world. On a clear day a 360-degree panorama view covering the entire city, the beaches, the forest, mountains, Maracana (soccer) Stadium, Rio Niteroi Bridge, Botanic Garden and more. Return to the hotel and take the rest of the day to enjoy the city and its surroundings.
Overnight in Rio at: Hotel Windsor Plaza (B)

Day 3, March 04, 2019: Rio de Janeiro (City and Sugarloaf Mountain)

This morning we drive downtown for a Panoramic tour of downtown Rio passing by the Sambadrome, famous for the Carnival parades, the Metropolitan Cathedral - in pyramid form with an internal diameter of 96 meters and a height of 80 meters. We pass along the traditional Cinelândia Square with its historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. We continue along the Aterro do Flamengo towards the neighborhood of Urca, home to one of the major post card images of the city, the Sugarloaf Mountain where you ascend to the top in two stages aboard a cable car. The first cable car takes us to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. From this stage, a second cable car takes us up to the top. At 395 meters we'll enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and several beaches of Niterói.
Overnight in Rio at: Hotel Windsor Plaza (B)

Day 4, March 05, 2019: Rio de Janeiro (Evening Carnival Parade Stands)

This morning is free to revel in the "Cidade Maravilhosa" (the Marvelous City) as the locals refer to Rio. Enjoy the marching Samba Schools parading continuous streams of people, music, color, motion and high energy. Carnival is everywhere... in the streets and squares, bars, clubs and all other venues, taking over the whole city of Rio.
Late afternoon you are pick up at your hotel and transfer to the Sambadrome - or Sambodromo, the "stadium" of samba. It consists of the Parading Avenue (the samba runway) and several independent concrete structures for the spectators (the bleachers) both sides along the Parading Avenue. The Sambodromo was designed by Brazil's world-famous architect, the modernist Oscar Niemeyer. It was built specifically for the Carnival samba Parade. This is where the best samba schools of Brazil compete for the honor of winning this event. Preparations for this top event take place year-round and represent for many participants their purpose in life. Each samba school participates with around 4'000 members at this competition including 200 to 400 drummers. While Carnival takes place in every city in Brazil... the main event certainly is in Rio de Janeiro.
Overnight in Rio at: Hotel Windsor Plaza (B)

Day 05 March 06, 2019: Rio de Janeiro

Rio doesn't have a single moment of respite during the Carnival. And while all eyes are on the Sambadrome, others are reveling in the many Carnival parties that never stop and continue on the streets and at many other establishments throughout the city. Rio offers a great selection of Carnival balls you ought not to miss. So ask about optional Carnival Balls. Many of the famous balls are broadcast live on television. However, you need to attend one to experience true Carioca tradition. There are hundreds of balls held all over the city, but a few are simply outstanding by way of entertainment for tourists.
Overnight in Rio at: Hotel Windsor Plaza (B)

Day 06, March 07 2019: Rio de Janeiro

Another day in paradise.... Continue to soak up the sounds and sights of Carnival; visit the famous beaches of Copacabana or Ipanema or simply indulge in people watching.
Overnight in Rio at: Hotel Windsor Plaza (B)

Day 07, March 08 2019: Depart Rio de Janeiro

Day free to relax or pack up. In due time, transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.

Remarks

Not Included:
International air

Services not mentioned in proposal:
Visa services - (ALL US PASSPORT HOLDERS MUST HAVE A VISA TO ENTER BRAZIL) Travel Insurance Tips

Per person price based on double occupancy

Standard Room: $2,000.00 p/person sharing a double / twin room
Superior Room: $2,125.00 p/person sharing a double / twin room
Deluxe Room: $2,300.00 p/person sharing a double / twin room