2026 Rio Carnival Luxury Tour

Meet and greet your guide upon arrival at Galeão International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, and transfer to your hotel in Copacabana or Ipanema district.
With the remainder of your day at leisure, opt to explore your neighborhood on foot or soak in the sun at the city's iconic beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. For passionate football fans - tour Rio's Maracanã Stadium, host of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final and a key player in the 2016 Olympic Games (not included).

Early in the morning, hop on the train up the rack railway to the Corcovado Mountain for a spectacular glimpse of Rio, and an up-close look at the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

Enjoy a traditional churrascaria in Rio de Janeiro: Be seated at your table and get ready for the impressive parade of all-you-can-eat meat borne on sizzling skewers by skilled waiters. This traditional Brazilian style of service keeps the food coming until you say stop by turning your table card to red. Sample all types and cuts of meat and side dishes that often include salads, collard greens, fried potatoes and black beans and rice. Be sure to bring your appetite.

Afternoon at leisure to explore the region and its surroundings.

Every year the legendary playground of carioca's glamour celebrates carnival once again with a historical ball that takes place at Copacabana Palace: the Magic Ball. 

Rio's energetic party spirit comes to life at Copa, where our famous parties have become legends. Get ready to dance until dawn and share unforgettable moments with friends! The ballrooms of the city's most iconic hotel are filled with colors and costumes to celebrate the most desired party of the year, where our seaside palace becomes the brightest star. 

Full open bar and buffet dinner.

Age rating: 18+

Dress code: tuxedo with black tie for men, gala dress for women. You cannot enter wearing flip-flops, shorts, jeans or a tank top. However, to truly experience the party, a luxury costume is the way to go.

Spend a leisurely morning to recover from the ball, lie on the beach or enjoy a stroll through the neighborhood.

Reach the peak of Sugar Loaf Mountain at 396 meters by cable car, and toast the sunset while drinking in the splendid views of the city's golden beaches and soaring skyscrapers.

Enjoy 9 to 10 minutes in a helicopter flight over Praia Vermelha with view of Sugarloaf Mountain and touristic sights of Rio with Copacabana on the left and Botafogo on the right, also Christ the Redeemer, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Jardim de Alah, and beaches such as Leblon, Ipanema, Arpoado, Copacabana and Leme.

Free evening in Rio.

The Cagarras Archipelago is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Rio de Janeiro and can be seen from Copacabana beach. To reach our destination, we set off from Guanabara Bay towards the ocean. On the way out of Guanabara Bay we'll see the São José, Laje and Santa Cruz forts and on the approximately 90-minute journey we'll pass by Vermelha, Leme, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. A different look at the Marvelous City and the Serra do Mar. When we reach the Cagarras, we'll make a stop where we can dive in and take some special photographs.

The Cagarras Islands Archipelago Natural Monument was created in 2010 with the aim of being a conservation and integral protection unit. Its clean waters are home to a huge variety of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and algae, as well as constant visits from turtles, dolphins and even whales.

Afternoon at leisure. 

Seating some 90,000 spectators, the Sambódromo hosts Carnival's main event. Tonight, experience the raucous energy in this stadium as you watch elaborate floats parade through the venue and Rio's top samba schools compete for the prestigious title of first place, all to exotic beats of percussion instruments and a colorful display of twirling dancers in lavishly feathered and beaded costumes.

VIP Box Tickets ('Camarote')

The Camarotes or luxury VIP boxes are the most exclusive and luxurious tickets to Rio Carnival Sambadrome parades. These private indoor suites offer a truly royal experience, as these are the seats of choice for the rich, famous and well-connected. Luxury suites are also widely used for corporate events. In the Camarotes you get true VIP service with amenities that include sofas, TV’s and top-of-the-line catered food.

Spend the morning sleeping in, as the parades at the Sambódromo carry on late into the night, often until 5 a.m.

Discover the mysteries of Brazilian cuisine in a cooking class. Classes feature ingredients that are readily available in North America and Europe so that travelers will be able to recreate the recipes they learned back at home. You will learn how the Indian, African and Portuguese people influenced Brazilian culinary culture and learn to cook one of our typical dishes.

Free evening. 

Check out at your hotel this morning and transfer to Galeão International Airport for your onward journey.