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Carnival in Brazil

9 Days 2 Departures
From $1,875 per person

Tour Overview

Carnival in São Paulo and Rio, with three nights of coastal reset in between? Oh. Yes. Start with bloco buzz and big-city colour, slow it right down with Paraty’s beaches and cobblestones, then finish in Rio with Christ the Redeemer, the Sambadrome and Carnival at full volume. Brazil doesn’t do half-measures, and neither does this trip.

Tour Summary

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
OperatorContiki
Departures2 in 2027
Starting From$1,875 pp

Tour Route

Map of your 9-day journey

Carnival in Brazil route map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

9 days through your journey

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Departure Dates & Pricing

2 departures available

Departure DateEnd DateStatusPrice Per Person
Jan 31, 2027 Feb 8, 2027 Available $1,875per person Get Quote
Feb 3, 2027 Feb 11, 2027 Available $2,475per person Get Quote

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