Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience)

Arrive at any time and settle into a dorm in a hostel, located within walking distance to street parties, the beach, and public transportation. Later, meet some of your fellow G Adventures travellers during a welcome meeting at the hostel. Afterwards, there will be an optional group dinner at a local restaurant.

The day is yours to explore the city. You can go to the beach, or head out on a favela tour. G Adventures staff will keep the group updated and in the know regarding the hottest Carnival street parties — opt in at any time using your included subway pass. Take part in Rio’s famous Carnival street parties (blocos) together with your CEO. Locations vary daily and your included subway pass gives you access to different celebrations across the city.

Enjoy a city tour that visits some of the city's best features including Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. Admire the cityscape from different viewpoints and be sure to snap a few photos. After, you will have some free time to get ready for the huge private G party on Copacabana beach, be sure to put on some purple flair.

Spend the day exploring on your own. In the evening, head to the Sambadrome to watch the parade, dance with friends and admire the flashy costumes passing by. Take part in Rio’s famous Carnival street parties (blocos) together with your CEO. Locations vary daily and your included subway pass gives you access to different celebrations across the city. Take it slow today because the parade lasts all night. This evening between 6-7:30, travel with your CEO via metro to the Sambodrome. You will watch the parade from reserved seating in section 10. After the show, return to your accommodation by metro accompanied by your CEO. Samba schools are associations of people from the same neighbourhood or community (favela) who get together on a regular basis for samba meetings and rehearsals. Samba schools provide valuable jobs to the community in the production of costumes and floats. Each year, schools choose a different theme and may take to the parade from 3,000 to 5,000 members, and 6 to 8 floats. They have to make it through the runway in a period from 60-80 minutes, which means each member will spend only about 25-30 minutes inside the Sambodrome.

Free day to relax and recover from a late night out. In the afternoon or evening, the brave and strong can opt to join your CEO for more Carnival street parties. Take part in Rio’s famous Carnival street parties (blocos) together with your CEO. Locations vary daily and your included subway pass gives you access to different celebrations across the city.

Depart at any time.