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26 Brazil

27 Brazil

RIO CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE ESCORTED TOUR ACTIVE CITY

Essentials Duration: 6 days and 5 nights Highlights:

• Witness elaborate floats and costumes as samba dancers show off their moves in the Sambadrome • Get to know Rio on a city tour and see unforgettable sights like Christ the Redeemer • Soak up the atmosphere of Carnival and get involved with the locals to celebrate this iconic festival Includes: • 5 nights’ accommodation in Rio de Janeiro • 5 breakfasts and 1 dinner • Samba Club visit, Bloco experience and seating at the Sambodrome • Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car ticket and Christ the Redeemer visit • Return international flights

Rio de Janeiro

If you want to experience Rio de Janeiro at its most vibrant, then you must visit during Carnival. Held each year just before Easter, the nine-day event is one of the most iconic and recognised around the world. Let the rhythm take over at the greatest party on the streets of Rio de Janeiro and witness a parade of elaborate floats and costumes as samba dancers show off their moves in the Sambadrome. Bring your best carnival-inspired clothes and samba your way through the action. Over six days, you’ll see the festivities reach dizzying heights, join conga lines with the locals, move and shake among the drum-fuelled streets and revel in the magical celebration. With a mix of festival activities and iconic Carnival experiences, plus some time to experience the highlights of Rio, such as the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you wanting to explore more of Brazil.

Copacabana Beach

João Fernandinho, Buzios

Cable car in Sugarloaf Mountain

RIO DE JANEIRO AND BUZIOS TWIN CENTRE TWIN-CENTRE CITY BEACH Get an insight into Brazil on this twin-centre holiday to Rio de Janeiro and Buzios. Start your holiday in the vibrant city of Rio, where you can spend your time visiting the iconic statue, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach and maybe enjoy a samba show. After a busy start to the holiday, head to the laid-back yet upmarket resort of Buzios. Located on the eastern coast of the Rio de Janeiro region, it takes about three hours to get there by car. Spend your days enjoying the dazzling beaches and checking out the chic restaurants and bars. There are around 20 different beaches, some of which are quaint with calm coves, while others are vibrant surf beaches. The best way to explore is on a boat trip, where you will have the opportunity to visit breathtaking beaches such as Armação, João Fernandes, Praia dos Ossos, Praia Azeda, and Azedinha. This trip is perfect for those seeking a mix of city hustle and bustle and the relaxation and beauty of the beach. Rio de Janeiro | Buzios

Essentials Duration: 9 days and 8 nights Highlights:

• See the top sites like Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Selarón Steps • Soak up the lively atmosphere of Copacabana Beach or enjoy the beautiful scenery at Ipanema Beach • Spend a day hopping between some of Buzios’ 20 beaches on a boat trip, then check out the lively restaurants and bars in town Includes: • 4 nights’ accommodation in Rio de Janeiro • 4 nights’ accommodation in Buzios • Transfers from your Rio hotel to Buzios and from Buzios to the airport

Sambadrome

• Return international flights • 3 hour boat trip in Buzios

Christ the Redeemer

Samba dancer

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