Brazil Amazon & Rio Carnival Vacation
Rio-Carnival Packages
DAY BY DAY Itinerary
Day 1 - Fri, Feb 12th 2010– Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Reception at the Galeao International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, assistance with your baggage and private transportation to Copacabana Palace Hotel.
Overnight.
Day 2 - Sat, Feb 13th 2010 – Full day Tour with lunch at Porcao
Your private guide will pick you up at the Copacabana Palace hotel and transfer you to the Cosme Velho railroad station, crossing over to the traditional residential district of that same name. You will disembark and take a cogwheel train that will ride you up the 710 meters to the statue of Christ. To reach the top of Corcovado Hill, the train crosses the largest urban forest of the planet.
The Tijuca Forest is located at the heart of Rio de Janeiro and it separates the South and North zones of the city.
The 20-minute ride gives you just enough time to prepare yourself mentally for what is waiting at the top. In the meantime, enjoy the lush scenery and take in some of that fresh mountain air of the Tijuca Forest.
We will continue to visit Sugar Loaf, in the Urca district, on the way back towards Copacabana. The cable car trip is in two stages: The first goes to Urca Hill, 220 meters high, and then a short walk to the other side leads you to the second station for the next part of the ride, up to the top of Sugar Loaf itself.
The top of Sugar Loaf, 396 meters high, has been landscaped and includes several pathways and a bar.
Lunch at the famous Porcao restaurant is included.
Overnight at Copacabana Palace.
Day 3 - Sun, Feb 14th 2010 – Rio de Janeiro First Carnival Parade
The Brazil Carnival Party starts today.
On Sunday the first Carnival Parade will take place, filling out the Sambodrome with thousands of visitors and locals willing to experience the most attractive and colorful celebration on Earth.
At around 5 P.M you will be transferred from Copacabana Palace hotel to the Sambodrome where you will find your pre-reserved seats in Sector 9, the only sector offering numbered seats.
See Sambodrome Map
Enjoy this full night of party, celebration, color and dance with the presentation of some of the most famous Samba Schools.
At around 4 to 5 in the morning your transfer will be ready to take you back to Copacabana Palace.
Overnight
Day 4 – Mon, Feb 15th 2010 – Rio de Janeiro Second Carnival Parade
Today Monday will take place the Second Parade of Samba Schools for Rio Carnival 2009.
If you want to enjoy the second day of Carnival parades or want to be part of one of the samba schools, please let us know so we can make the arrangements for you.
Overnight at Copacabana Palace.
Day 5 – Tue, Feb 16th 2010 – Helicopter tour in Rio de Janeiro
After a full weekend of party, relaxing and enjoying the amazing landscapes in Rio de Janeiro sounds like a great plan.
You will be transferred from Copacabana Palace Hotel to take a private helicopter tour overflying the Marvelous City of Rio de Janeiro.
Return to the hotel and Overnight.
Day 6 – Wed, Feb 17th 2010 – Flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus
Early transfer from Copacabana Palace to Rio de Janeiro airport for your next flight to Manaus.
Arrival at noon and transfer to the port of the city of Manaus for your boat ride to the hotel in the middle of the Amazonas Jungle.
Dinner and Overnight
Day 7 – Thu, Feb 18th 2010 – Brazilian Amazon
7:30 am: Breakfast
9:00 am: Jungle Trekking
1:00 pm: Lunch
3:00 pm: Reconnaissance tour visiting Amazonas Jungle natives houses
7:30 pm: Dinner
8:30 pm Alligator Spotting
Overnight
Day 8 – Fri, Feb 19th 2010– Brazil Amazon
7:30 am: Breakfast
9:00 am: Piranha Fishing in the Amazon
1:00 pm: Lunch
5:00 pm: Sunset Tour
7:30 pm: Dinner
OVERNIGHT
Day 9 – Sat, Feb 20th 2010 – Flight from Manaus back home
6:00 am: Sunrise Tour
7:00 am: Breakfast
8:00 am: Return to Manaus. Transfer to airport
You will arrive at the Tropical de Manaus Hotel Pier and immediate transfer to the airport for your next flight back home.
END OF THE PROGRAM
