Brazil Carnival Custom Group Vacation Package and Tour – Salvador, Rio and Buzios (9 Nights)
Brazil Carnival Custom Group Vacation Package and Tour – Salvador, Rio and Buzios
Travel to Brazil with this 9 Nights Personalized Rio, Salvador and Buzios Carnival Vacation Package with Accommodations, Sambodromo tickets in Rio, Carnival Camarote and Abada tickets in Salvador and Private Tours and Transfers. Contact our Brazil Travel Agents for your Custom Brazil Group Vacation Package. We focus on Groups of 8 or more Travelers.
This Salvador Carnival Vacation Package will take you to the first capital of Brazil: the lively city of Salvador. Experience Carnival in Salvador, considered the biggest street party in the world. Salvador is known for its history, beating African culture, and natural beauty. This truly African-Brazilian city will awaken your senses with its exquisite culinary flavors and the rhythm of its electrifying music. Carnival in Salvador is a celebration of life that you will never forget.
Rio de Janeiro
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a huge celebration that can be lived and enjoyed in various ways, and many places. Not just at the Escola de Samba Parade at the Sambadrome but also out in the streets with the people and the music. In whichever neighborhood you find yourself, there will be a bloco or a banda to engage and have fun. The coming together of people, coming from the fun, loving carioca soul – some in elaborate costumes, some not – to dance, parade and party through the streets.
Every neighborhood in Rio has its own form of Carnival in the street. This is how it works: participants gather at a popular spot (such as a square or a bar). After a certain time of concentration, the band starts marching down the streets. The show performed by drag queens is a “must see”.
Buzios
The beautiful city of Búzios, located just 111 miles (180 km) east of Rio de Janeiro City, encompasses everything that paradise in the tropics is supposed to. This lovely beach town has a total of 27 white-sand beaches, nice calm waters, and a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere.
Buzios is perfect for a weekend getaway from Rio de Janeiro to just relax and enjoy the amazing beaches. After almost an entire week of partying, Buzios is your perfect hangover remedy.
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Day 1 – Salvador
Upon arrival, a guide will be waiting for you with your name on a sign. A private transfer to your hotel will follow.
On this tour we will explore the lower part of the city, including the quiet waters of Itapagipe Bay where the first holiday residences were built. It also includes a visit to the famous Bonfim Church (closed on Mondays) and the Modelo Market (closed on Sundays and holidays at afternoon) where we will find several craftsmen selling local works. The Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim (Church of our Lord of Bonfim) inaugurated in 1754 is one of the most popular in Brazil and certainly the most representative of blended religion constructed in the country. Dedicated to Jesus Christ, the Bonfin’s church is also the place for the cult of Oxalá, supreme divinity of candomblé. We will continue the excursion with a stop at the Monte Serrat Fort. This military construction fort from 1587 combines medieval and colonial architecture and provides a panoramic view of “All Saints Bay”. Crossing the suburbs that surround the bay, we arrive at the heart of the inner-city. At the end of the trip we will take a stroll down Porto da Barra, one of main tourist points of the city.
The Salvador Carnival is by far the biggest street party in the world. Every year, around 2 million people participate in the Salvador Carnival Parades. During six consecutive days, from about 5pm to 5am, dozens of Bands make a parade along the streets, playing on big trucks (called Trios).
The largest street carnival on Earth is held in Salvador Bahia, the `Land of Happiness` and gateway to the tropical northeast coast of Brazil. The Barra-Ondina circuit is the most popular route where the trios start at the the Farol da Barra (Barra Lighthouse) and go until the adjoining neighborhood for a few kilometers.
There are 3 main ways to enjoy Carnaval as outlined below:
Bloco – You can dance on the streets inside a safety area surrounding the Trio, protected by bodyguards and thus isolated from the crowd. To be accepted it is necessary to buy a t-shirt (called Abadá), that identifies you as a member of that Trio/Bloco
Camarote – You can watch the Carnaval from the Camarote, a balcony located along the avenues above the streets. They offer drinks, food, music, a dancing environment, and more depending on the specific camarote.
Pipoca – You can simply dance on the streets with the crowd for free called “Pipoca” (popcorn), which is a funny way to describe how the crowd looks from a distance.
The first night you will have the opportunity to enjoy a Bloco and afterwards a camarote.
Day 2 – Salvador
On Friday night, you will enjoy a Bloco.
Day 3 – Salvador
A full day Schooner tour departing from Maritime Terminal in Salvador.
9:00 – 11:30 -During the tour, you will pass by some the most stunning points of Salvador including the São Marcelo Fort, the Bonfim Church, and Tainheiros Cove. You will have the opportunity to stop at Ilha de Maré to take pictures and enjoy the stunning views of this tropical island. Next we will head towards Ilha dos Frades following the coast of Ilha de Maré. We will reach the beach of Loreto with its charming colonial church that overlooks the island of Bom Jesus.
11:30 – 12:30– You will have the opportunity to swim at Loreto Beach on Ilha das Frades and also enjoy the relaxing natural pools.
12:30 – 14:30 – You will return to the Schooner Resort boat that will anchor at the Loreto Cove, one of the most protected places in the bay with an array of tropical vegetation. Here there will be served an exclusive buffet lunch prepared by the Chef.
14:30 – 16:30 –After lunch, we will continue the tour navigating around Ilha dos Frades and passing by other islands, sand banks, and the Nossa Senhor Point of Guadalupe with its beaches of crystalline waters before arriving back in Salvador.
17:00 – Arrival back at the Maritime Terminal in Salvador, in time to enjoy the nighttime Carnaval festivities
Rio Vermelho
In the evening, your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Salvador for a night out in the city! First you will tour the neighborhood of Rio Vermelho, which is considered one of the most vibrant and cultural bohemian neighborhoods in Salvador. A neighborhood filled with artists and lots of bars, Rio Vermelho contains the many nightclub of Salvador. The pre-game can be done in Largo de Santana, where Dinha is located. It is one of the most famous spots and arguably the best in Bahia to enjoy Acarajé, a typical snack food which is similar to a shrimp falafel.
Day 4 – Rio de Janeiro
Private transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival in Rio, a guide will be waiting for you with your name on a sign. A private transfer to your hotel will follow.
Free Evening to enjoy the Carnaval
Day 5 – Rio de Janeiro
Pick-up from the hotel after breakfast in an executive car to visit the most famous landmarks of the city and see the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from up above.
After a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado Hill. The Christ statue known as the “wonder of Rio” was recently elected one of the 7 “New Wonders of the World”. Upon arrival at the top, guests can use the panoramic elevators or escalators to arrive at the foot of the statute. There, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called the “Marvelous City”.
Over a million tourists each year visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’, (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf. The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars. The cable-car rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado Mountain and downtown Rio de Janeiro.
In the evening, you will be transferred to the Samba Parade to watch the most famous street party in the world, with 12 samba schools parading in the largest stage ever. Be mesmerized by the size and beauty of this show.
Day 6 – Rio de Janeiro
Your guide will transfer you to a Restaurant with a Samba Show.
Day 7 – Buzios
In the morning, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the coastal beach town of Buzios. This trip takes approximately 3 hours. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and a free afternoon to enjoy beautiful Buzios, Rio de Janeiro.
In the evening we suggest going out to Rua das Pedras, a cobblestone street that runs down the center of Buzios with shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes. Perfect for an evening stroll or to have a night out to eat.
Day 8 – Buzios
The Praia Olho de Boi (Eye of the Bull) is a small beach in Buzios off of Praia Brava, one of the main beaches of Buzios. It has some of the best scenery and views of the region.
In order to arrive, there is a trail that leads from Praia Brava where travelers can walk for about 30 minutes up and down hills before arriving to the small pristine beach. The trail is not the most accessible so tennis shoes and water is recommended. Small snack bars and beach umbrellas are also available once arriving at the beach.
Upon arrival, guests enjoy the surroundings while feeling the cool sea breeze.
Day 9 – Buzios
Free day to relax and enjoy Buzios.
For a night out in Buzios, we can recommend several spots with some of best music, dance, and entertainment available in Buzios.
Day 10 – Buzios
At the specified time, your driver will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you back to your hotel in Rio or to the Rio airport.
- 5 star – Fasano Hotel
- 5 star – Copacabana Palace Hotel
- 5 star – Hotel Santa Teresa by Sofitel
- 4 star – Ipanema Plaza Hotel
- 4 star – Arena Copacabana
- 4 star – Miramar Windsor
- 3 star – Casa Cool Beans B&B
- 3 star – Augustos Hoteis
- 3 star – Acapulco Copacabana
Buzios Hotel Options
- 5 star – Casas Brancas
- 4 star – Porto do Céu
- 3 star – Lestada
Salvador Hotel Options
- 5 star – Aram Yami Hotel
- 5 star – Pestana Convento do Carmo
- 5 star – Deville Prime Salvador
- 4 star – Casa do Amarelindo
- 4 star – Villa Bahia Hotel
- 4 star – Grand Hotel Stella Maris Resort
- 3 star – Bahia Cafe Hotel
- 3 star – Pousada Papaya Verde
- 3 star – Pousada Estrela do Mar
TOUR OPTIONS
Rio de Janeiro Tour Options
- Private Airport transfers
- Christ Statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain Tour
- Sunset at Pao de Acucar (Sugar Loaf Mountain)
- Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest Tour
- Historic Rio and Santa Teresa
- Santa Marta Favela Tour
- Rio Samba Show at Night
- Rio Scenarium Nightclub
- Cruise through Guanabara Bay
- Maracanã Football Stadium Tour
- Other Hot Spots, including Santa Teresa
- Day tour of the beaches.
- Day tour of Arraial do Cabo and Prainha Beach
Salvador Tour Options
- Private Airport transfers
- Full Day Salvador City Tour featuring Pelourinho
- Bahia Folkloric Ballet show
- Folkloric Dinner Show in a UNESCO World Heritage sea front Fort
- A typical Bahian lunch
- Mercado Modelo and other historical sites
- 4-Wheeler tour through Atlantic Forest with a river stop
- Canoe trip down the pristine Imbassai River
- Typical Bahian lunch at a fisherman village
- Complementary stress release massage
Buzios Tour Options
- Private transfers from Rio to and from Buzios
- Praia Olho de Boi Tour – Nudist Beach
- Trolley Tour through the city
- Schooner Tour