|
Feb. 13-17, 2010!
It's the biggest party in the world, and you're
invited! Come along with us as we
combine travel, culture and serious tropical partying on a tour you'll never
forget. We offer a complete, all inclusive tour with
professional local
guides who will show you Rio de Janeiro from the top of Sugarloaf to the
hottest party spots during Carnival 2010. So instead of a Carnival
accommodation package that dumps you at your hotel to find your own party, come with us
and experience Brazil and Carnival with expert guides and a great group of fellow travelers
and revelers.
To take part in all activities listed,
please arrive in Rio by 12pm or earlier on the 13th. We are
happy to assist with flights - just contact our office.
Itinerary - 5 days Rio Carnival
|
Day |
Activities |
Sat,
Feb 13 |
Included transfer from airport
to hotel, then attend the Banda de Ipanema Parade on Ipanema Beach.
Downtown blocos, concerts and public balls after dinner |
Sun,
Feb 14 |
First city tour:
Christ Statue,
Sugarloaf Mountain, San Sebastian Cathedral, the Maracana soccer
stadium, historical buildings in downtown Rio. Evening free. |
Mon,
Feb 15 |
Second city
tour: Guanabara Bay, visiting a favela, Tijuca Forest, Botanical
Gardens. Then tonight the samba parade at the Sambodrome
Stadium! |
Tues,
Feb 16 |
Morning free, afternoon city
tour to Santa Teresa, Copacabana Fort and Penha Church. In the
evening we attend a Rio Scala Carnaval Ball |
Wed,
Feb 17 |
Departure Day, or stay a day or
two more to enjoy one of the greatest cities in the world!
Flights may depart any time on the 17th and a transfer to the
airport is included. |
|
Date |
Detailed
Itinerary
|
|
Sat, Feb 13
|
We'll start
out our adventure at 2pm with one of the most traditional and
outrageous hallmarks of Rio Carnival: the Ipanema Street Band.
Thousands of people gather at Ipanema Beach every year to watch and
dance along with this famous gay and transvestite samba school.
You won't believe some of the costumes! After the festivities,
we'll visit Ipanema Beach and then head out to dinner for some
traditional Brazilian cuisine. After dinner, we can head
downtown and to the neighborhood of Lapa for more dancing and
partying at bloco processions and public balls.
|
|
Sun, Feb 14
|
This morning
we'll head out on our first city tour, visiting the Christ Statue,
Sugarloaf Mountain, San Sebastian Cathedral, the Maracana soccer
stadium, and some of the historical buildings in downtown Rio.
Evening free - your guide can point you to optional parties and
parades.
|
|
Mon, Feb 15
|
Today we'll
go on our second city tour, cruising across Guanabara Bay, visiting
a favela, looking for monkeys in Tijuca Forest, and finishing up at
Rio's Botanical Gardens. In the evening, after dinner, we'll
head to the Sambodrome Stadium for a full night of incredible samba
and parades.
|
|
Tues, Feb 16
|
Morning
free, then in the afternoon we'll visit the old cobblestone district
of Santa Teresa, the Copacabana Fort, and Penha Church. After
dinner we'll attend one of the famous Scala Balls to round out our
Carnival experience.
|
|
Wed, Feb 17
|
Departure day. A transfer to the airport for your departing
flight is included. |
We are happy to assist you in
finding the best international flights.
Please call our office at 1.800.704.6234.
TRIP
DETAILS
US$2890.00
Currency Converter
Feb 13-17,
2010
Joining the tour
You will be given the name,
address and phone number of our joining hotel before departing, but that
won't be necessary.
On all Southern Crossings tours, you are met at the airport by one
of our representatives (holding a Southern Crossings placard), who will
accompany you to our joining hotel. No bargaining or being ripped
off by airport taxis!
What's included - 5 day Rio Carnival
-
Local expert
guides
-
Airport
transfers
-
City tours of
Rio de Janeiro, details listed above in the day-by-day
itinerary.
-
All breakfasts at the hotel
-
Four
nights three-star hotel accommodation
-
Entrance to Sambodromo
Stadium for
the samba school parade
-
Entrance to Rio Scala
Carnival ball
What's not included
International flight to/from Rio,
international airport departure taxes (US$35 from the Rio de Janeiro airport), pre-
& post- tour accommodation, visas, personal insurance,
meals except where specified above, drinks, laundry, souvenirs, tips while
on optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
Extra Accommodation
We will gladly arrange additional accommodation for you in Rio de
Janeiro before or after your trip, at $140 per double or single room, if space is available.
PRE-TRIP
PLANNER
Required documents
All travelers to Brazil require a passport
valid for at least six months from date of entry. Visas are required of
American, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand passport holders. Visas are
not required for E.U. passport holders; a tourist card will be
issued at the point of entry. For information on other countries, please
contact the nearest Brazilian consulate.
Required immunizations
No immunizations are
required to visit Rio de Janeiro, and it is not within a malarial or
yellow fever area.
Things to bring
Our trip will be a
backpacker-style adventure which includes day hiking (optional), visits to beaches and some
serious partying at Carnival 2010! One should come well prepared for
outdoor activity in a tropical climate, and for extremes of sun and the
possibility of rain. A suggested list of things to bring would include:
•Passport and, if necessary, visa
•Traveler’s checks and/or cash card
•Airline ticket
•Photocopies of airline ticket, documents
•Wearable pouch for documents and money
•Backpack or suitcase
•Comfortable and worn-in walking boots or sneakers
•Sandals or flip-flops
•Rain poncho or jacket
•Hat for sun
•T-shirts, shorts, for hot weather
•Socks, undergarments
•Towel and swimsuit
•Sunscreen lotion
•Lip balm
•Camera and film
•Alarm clock or watch
•Sanitizing hand wipes or lotion
•Camera and film
•Camera batteries
•Playing cards, games, reading material
•Prescription medications
•Toiletries
Note that common clothing, batteries, film, medications,
and such toiletries as toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, deodorant and
feminine hygiene items are available in Rio de Janeiro. Best to bring from home
such items as prescription meds, eyewear and care, shoes, unusual film and
camera batteries.
Climate
Rio de Janeiro
has warm to hot days, high humidity and a good chance of rain.
Money guide
The unit of currency in Brazil is the real
(plural reais), pronounced heyal. Currency conversion:
Currency Converter
Banks and exchange houses are available in all cities we
will visit (Manaus, Santarem, Rio de Janeiro) to change traveler’s
checks. Please bring American Express! For currency, U.S. dollars are recommended and most easily
exchanged, but must be untorn.
Automatic cash points are
widely available. Visa,
MasterCard, Plus, and Cirrus are the most common usable types of cards.
Expect to spend about US$1-$2 on a beer or soft drink, and
about US$8-15 on meals.
|
