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- Day 1 São Paulo Hello and welcome to São Paulo! We’ll kick off the next 9 days of pure Carnival madness with a Welcome Dinner with the crew. Locations Visited: Sao Paulo BR.
- Day 2 São Paulo You’ve got this morning to do São Paulo your way, with the option to dive into the city’s epic street art scene in Beco do Batman. Then grab your brightest colours, because tonight we’ll hit a Carnival Bloco Experience — samba, costumes and full street-level joy. Locations Visited: Sao Paulo BR.
- Day 3 São Paulo to Paraty Goodbye, São Paulo. After brekkie, we’ll swap this city’s street buzz and Carnival energy for the coast. Buckle up for a private transfer to our next destination. It's a long ride, so stock up on snacks!Hello, cobblestones and sea breeze. We’ll get the Paraty lowdown from our Trip Manager, then the rest of the evening is open for dinner, wandering and full coastal reset mode. Locations Visited: Sao Paulo BR, Paraty BR.
- Day 4 Paraty Pool day? Oh yes. We’ll keep things easy today. You can opt in for a sail on a classic schooner cruise through Paraty Bay, with island stops, swim time and coastal views doing the most. Locations Visited: Paraty BR.
- Day 5 Paraty You've got another free day to do just what you please. Plus, there's an option to jump into an open-air jeep for waterfalls, Atlantic Forest views, the historic Gold Trail and a taste of local cachaça-making. Dinner’s free tonight — go wherever the cobblestones take you. Locations Visited: Paraty BR.
- Day 6 Paraty to Rio de Janeiro After breakfast, we'll leave the cobblestones and sea breeze behind. Time to hit the road for a private transfer to Rio.Rio, we’re coming in hot. The evening’s free to find dinner, get your first feel for the city and let that Rio energy sink in. Locations Visited: Paraty BR, Rio de Janeiro BR.
- Day 7 Rio de Janeiro Rio goes full icon mode today. First things first, we'll tick off THE Christ the Redeemer. And tonight? The Sambadrome takes over with giant floats, samba crews and Carnival at max volume. Locations Visited: Rio de Janeiro BR.
- Day 8 Rio de Janeiro Ready to see another side of Rio? This morning, we’ll learn about local life in Favela Cantagalo on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, then join a Bloco and get swept up in the music, movement and street-level Carnival buzz one last time. Locations Visited: Rio de Janeiro BR.
- Day 9 Rio de Janeiro Grab one last breakfast with the crew, because our trip has officially come to an end. Say your goodbyes and try not to brood too hard about heading back to real life. Locations Visited: Rio de Janeiro BR.
Name: Carnival in Brazil
Brand: Contiki
Quality: Tourist Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Sao Paulo
End City: Rio de Janeiro
Location Summary: Sao Paulo, BR, Paraty, BR, Rio de Janeiro, BR
Is Youth: This tour is open to those aged 18-35 only
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- Dining Summary - 1 Dinner (D). 8 Breakfast (B).
- FAQs - Mexico City: You’ll now book and pay for your Free Time Add-Ons through WeTravel — a simple website link where you can browse all the FTAs, pick what you’re keen on, and pay directly by card, in any currency. You’ll get the link in your Welcome Email, usually 3–5 days before your trip starts. Once you’re in, it’s easy: check out the pics, descriptions and prices, add your chosen experiences to your cart, then check out online. You can book before your trip starts or while you’re on the road, up until each activity’s booking deadline.Missed the link? No stress. Your Trip Manager can share it with you on trip too..
- Included Experience - Sao Paulo: Sit down together for our first meal as a crew, swapping stories and getting a taste of the city from the get-go. Easy vibes, good food, and the perfect kick-off to what’s coming next.. Sao Paulo: Hit the streets with a Local Guide and dive straight into São Paulo’s bloco scene — think live samba, bold costumes, and a crowd that doesn’t stand still. This is Carnival in its raw, street-level form, where locals lead the vibe and you’re right in it with them. Expect music, movement, and pure feel-good energy from start to finish.. Rio de Janeiro: This needs no introduction. Tick this iconic statue off your #travelgoals bucket list. And don’t forget your camera.. Rio de Janeiro: This legendary stadium is where the Rio Carnival parades have taken place in full action for years. And guess what? We got you entry tickets to witness it all IRL. Get ready for an ocean of samba dancers who'll showcase their talent to win the Carnival Champion award. Costumes encouraged!. Rio de Janeiro: Ever heard of Favelas? They're growing neighbourhoods in Brazil. And on this tour, we'll visit Favela Cantagalo near Rio. We'll check out the Portal of Saint Roman, walk through alleyways, see the 10 paintings of the Houses-Screen, and even stop by a few viewpoints along the way. You'll even visit the Museu de Favela-MUF, a historical museum about memories and cultural heritage of favelas in the world. It's a collection about 20,000 residents and their ways of life, and how their stories are an unknown but important part of Rio de Janeiro's history. Trust us, you don't wanna miss this one. . Rio de Janeiro: It ain't Rio Carnival if there ain't a Bloco. Yup, today we'll join a Bloco (street party) and bust a move to some Brazilian beats..
