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Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience) (Brazil), a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 5 nights · with G Adventures

Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience)

A five-night small group tour with G Adventures celebrating Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, including access to the Sambadrome and city highlights with hostel accommodation in Santa Teresa.

Duration
5 nights
Departs
5 Feb 2027
Countries
Brazil
Operator
G Adventures
From
£1,469.65
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Cristo Redentor visit

  2. Sugar Loaf Mountain

  3. Selarón Steps

  4. Samba class

  5. Sambadrome parade tickets in Section 11

About the trip

This compact five-night itinerary with G Adventures drops you right into the thick of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival festivities. Starting with a half-day city tour, there's a visit to the towering Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain, both landmarks that provide a spectacle beyond just the feathers and samba.

Accommodation is in a multi-share hostel in Santa Teresa, a central neighbourhood known for its artistic flair and proximity to Lapa, which livens up after dark. The highlights include a samba class, tours of the colourful Selarón Steps and Santa Teresa district, and tickets for a night at the Sambadrome where you’ll watch the parade from Section 11, a prime spot for the sequins and feathers on display. Transport passes for street parties and metro rides to the Sambadrome are included, easing your navigation through the city’s rhythm.

Local staff provide support throughout, handling logistics so you’re free to keep pace with the Latin beats or duck back for a quieter moment in the hostel. The trip demands some stamina but rewards with ample opportunities to see carnival chaos up close, all while staying grounded in the city’s striking sights.

Itinerary

The route

  1. Rio de Janeiro

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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Questions people ask

How long is Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience)?
Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience) is a 5 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience)?
Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience) is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience) cost?
Prices for Rio Carnival: Sequins & the Sambadrome (Hostel Experience) start from £1,469.65, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

Small-group tours around the world

Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.

You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Brazil? Our Brazil guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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