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Carnival Rio 2007
6 days
Feb. 17th - 21st - It’s time to party!! Join us for the experience of a lifetime, at the World’s Biggest Party!
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About Salvador
About Rio de Janeiro
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Program Day-by-Day
CARNAVAL IN RIO 2007
Everyone knows it’s a party… but where did it come from? Like Mardi Gras, it is a holiday with its origins in various pagan festivals. In Europe, during the middle ages, these tended to be wild parties, until they were tamed by the Church. But not even the Inquisition could subdue the party in the Portuguese colonies of Brazil, where the celebration had adopted Indian costumes and African rhythms.
Officially Carnaval (as it’s spelled in Portuguese) lasts 4 days, the 4 preceding Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. To compensate for the deprivation ahead, people rack up their sins in advance, with a deliriously carnal blowout in honor of King Momo, the king of Carnaval.
Carnaval in Rio is the world's most famous party. Passionate, exuberant Rio comes alive when Carnival begins. As the temperature heats up, so do days of seemingly endless parades, balls and parties in Cidade Maravilhosa, or the "Marvelous City", as Rio is sometimes called.
But don’t think that Carnaval in Rio only takes place in the Sambodromo (the stadium that hosts the famous Carnaval Parade)! The weeks prior to Carnaval are pre-parties for the big event. Each neighborhood in Rio has its favorite 'Banda' (Band) or 'Bloco' (Club) which consists of a group of musicians parading along a pre-determined route, pumping out Carnaval samba favorites, followed by hordes of enthusiastic samba dancers dressed in costumes, bathing suits, regular clothes, and even in drag. One of the most famous is the Banda de Ipanema and it parades on the second Saturday before Carnaval and then again on Carnaval Saturday from around 5 – 9 pm. There are lots of bandas parading in Copacabana before and during Carnaval too. Anyone can join it the fun!
Day 1
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and driven to your hotel. You may choose the world-famous Copacabana Palace, the elegant Meridian, the chique boutique hotel Marin All-Suites, or the JW Marriott in Copacabana. Relax and enjoy a day at the beach!
Day2
After breakfast, you will be met by your private guide and taken on a tour of the famous Corcovado (Christ Statue), followed by lunch in one of Rio’s best churrascarias (BBQ restaurants). In the afternoon, you will visit the Pao de Azucar (Sugar Loaf) just in time to enjoy the sunset.
In the evening, take a stroll in Ipanema and join the fun behind the Banda de Ipanema!
Day 3
After breakfast, your guide will take you to the famous Hippie Fair to look for treasures to take home with you. Enjoy a quiet afternoon, in preparation for your big night out! After dinner, you will be transferred by bus to the famous Sambadrome to watch the greatest show on earth…be sure to wear comfortable shoes, because you will be dancing all night!
Day 4
A day to recover from the revelries of the night before!
Day 5
On your last day in Brazil, you will get the best view of the Marvelous City…from your private 40 foot sailboat. Full day exploring the tropical islands in the area, with your private skipper and an open bar.
Day 6
Enjoy a last day at the beach before your flight home.
Duration: 6 days.
Price From: $3,400.00
Departure Dates
To be announced.
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Includes: 6 days/5 nights at your choice of hotel, Accomodation is based on double occupancy, 1 night at the Sambadromo, Transfer in and out, Full Day Tour (Corcovado, Sugar Loaf w/ lunch included), Half Day Tour of the Hippie Fair, Full Day Sailing Tour.
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