Brazil · Festival

Rio Carnival Parade from a Prime Box – With Shuttle, Tour Guide, Food & Drink

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Watch the Rio Carnival parade from a prime box at the Sambadrome
02 Round-trip pick-up and drop-off within Rio de Janeiro city limits
03 Open bar with beer, whiskey, vodka, soft drinks, juice, and water
04 Buffet with Brazilian dishes, international cuisine, seafood, and desserts
05 Guide assistance throughout the event
06 Optional early return during the night or final return after the event
07 Beauty Center, entertainment, and personalized service in the cabin

Experience the energy of Rio Carnival from a prime box at the Sambadrome, with round-trip shuttle service and a guide accompanying you throughout the night. Settle into a privileged viewing space and enjoy the spectacle of the parade in comfort while the logistics are taken care of for you.

Your ticket includes access to a cabin with open bar service and a rich buffet featuring hot and cold dishes, Brazilian specialties, international cuisine, seafood, and desserts. The space also offers added amenities such as t-shirt customization, a Beauty Center, entertainment, and personalized service during the festivities.

With pick-up in Rio de Janeiro, flexible return options during the night, and support from a bilingual guide, this experience is designed for travellers who want to enjoy one of the world’s most iconic celebrations with ease.

Experience the energy of Rio Carnival from a prime box at the Sambadrome, with round-trip shuttle service and a guide accompanying you throughout the night.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

The pick-up time should be around 19:00 or 20:00, but we will get in touch with every tourist the date before the parade to arrange the exact pick-up time.

The parades begins at 21:30.We are going to pick every tourist up at wherever they specify at the time of the booking as long as it's within the city limits. Tourists who are close to each other at the main area of Rio, will be picked up one after the other by our guide. Tourists who are staying logistically out of our sequencial pick-up planning, should have an exclusive driver and vehicle dispatched for the pick-up at their places and ride to meet the rest of the group.

After pickup from your hotel, travel to the Sambadrome, a specially-designed structure, and watch the Carnaval celebrations throughout the evening.

Tickets give access to a cabin that offers an open bar and open food with a rich buffet with the best of gastronomy including hot and cold dishes, options of typical Brazilian dishes, samples of international cuisines, seafood and a buffet of richly prepared desserts. Full open bar with water, soda, juice, beer, whiskey, vodka, caipirinha and energy drinks, among others.The space offers privileged views to watch the parades, customization of t-shirts, a Beauty Center, and a personalized service for those who want to take care of their appearance on the days of revelry.

The parades last 8 hours throughout the night, but there is a pick-up at 1:30 am, after the 4th parade, for those who want to leave earlier. The second pick-up (about 5:00 am) is at the end of the presentation when you'll be dropped off back at your place early in the morning.

The guide should be together with you assisting and giving explanations all along until the end.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro. 1 city · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
Any address pick-up and drop-off like hotel, port or airport as long as it's within the city limits.
Our tickets should be for a high level box with a privileged views of the presentation.
Professional bilingual guide for permanent escort during the event.
Open bar with draft beer, whiskey, vodka, soft drinks and water.
Table buffet with several food options.
Attractions and entertainment – DJs, shows and performances within the cabin area.
VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, parking fees, airport Greet & Meet service.

What's Not Included

Tips. (optional)

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
PICK-UP INFORMATION: It's taken into consideration pick-up and drop-off locations in the city of Rio de Janeiro or elsewhere in its surroundings. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tourists Pick-ups – Beginning: We are going to pick every tourist up at wherever they specify at the time of the booking as long as it's within the city limits. Tourists who are close to each other at the main area of Rio, will be picked up one after the other by our guide. Tourists who are staying logistically out of our sequencial pick-up planning, should have an exclusive driver and vehicle dispatched for the pick-up at their places and ride to meet the rest of the group. The pick-up time should be around 19:00 or 20:00, but we will get in touch with every tourist the date before the parade to arrange the exact pick-up time. The parades begins at 21:30. P.S. The times are not completely finalized yet. We will confirm the exact schedule closer to the parade dates when we finalize the arrangements. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Return to the hotel Pick-up at Sambadrome 1:00 a.m – In-between After the 2nd parade around 1:00 am, our driver should take to their hotel (s) anyone who may be tired and want to leave earlier. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Final Pick-up at 4:00 a.m – End of Event The last 'samba school' finishes about 4:00 a.m.. At the end of the event, our driver should be waiting those who remained to take them home safely. The guide should be together with you assisting and giving explanations all along until the end. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contacts:
**PICK-UP INFORMATION:** Pick-up and drop-off locations are considered within the city of Rio de Janeiro and its surrounding areas. --- **Tourist Pick-ups – Starting Point:** We will arrange pick-up for each tourist at their specified location within the city limits at the time of booking. For tourists staying close to each other in central Rio, our guide will pick them up sequentially. If a tourist's location is outside our planned pick-up route, we will dispatch a dedicated driver and vehicle to bring them to join the group. Pick-up times will be approximately between 19:00 and 20:00. We will contact each tourist the day before the parade to confirm the exact pick-up time. The parades start at 21:30. **P.S.** The times are not completely finalized yet. We will confirm the exact schedule closer to the parade dates when we finalize the arrangements. --- **Midway Pick-up at 1:00 a.m. – Optional Departure:** After the second parade, around 1:00 a.m., our driver will be available to take anyone who is tired and wishes to leave earlier back to their hotel(s). --- **Final Pick-up at 4:00 a.m. – End of Event:** The last samba school finishes around 5:00 a.m. At the end of the event, our driver will be waiting to safely transport those who stayed until the end back to their accommodations. Your guide will be with you throughout the entire experience, providing assistance and explanations until the very end.

Logistics