Rio Carnival 2012 and Buenos Aires
Brazi Packages
DAY BY DAY Itinerary
Day 1 - Fri, Feb 20th 2009– Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Reception at the Galeao International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, assistance with your baggage and private transportation to your hotel.
Early check in will be requested but will only be provided if available at check-in.
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Day 2 - Sat, Feb 21st 2009 – Full day Tour with BBQ lunch
Here in Rio de Janeiro, one of the happiest city in the planet you will enjoy a few days with sun, beaches, beautiful people all around, great hotels, restaurants, delicious food and the unique warmth of the Cariocas.
Your guide will pick you up at the 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 visiting 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.
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Day 3 - Sun, Feb 22nd 2009 – Rio de Janeiro First Carnival Parade
The Brazil Carnival Party really 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 your hotel to the Sambodrome. Where you will find your pre-reserved seats.
Enjoy this full night of party, celebration, color, music 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 the hotel.
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Day 4 – Mon, Feb 23rd 2009 – Rio de Janeiro Second Carnival Parade
Today Monday will take place the Second Parade of Samba Schools for Rio Carnival 2009.
At around 5 P.M you will be transferred from your hotel to the Sambodrome. Where you will find your pre-reserved seats.
A night full of party, celebration, color, music 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 the hotel.
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Day 5 – Tue, Feb 24th 2009 – Leisure day in Rio de Janeiro Carnival
After a full weekend of party, relaxing at the beach sounds like a great plan.
Enjoy Ipanema and Copacabana Beach, take the Rio de Janeiro Sun, taste the Carioca’s flavors in the many restaurant options you will find.
Just relax and have fun, you are in the Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2008.
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Day 6 – Wed, Feb 25th 2009 – From Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires
Mid day transfer to the Rio de Janeiro airport for your next flight to Buenos Aires.
Reception at the Ezeiza airport, help with your baggage and private transportation to your hotel.
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Day 7 – Thu, Feb 26th 2009 - Buenos Aires City Tour
To discover the beauty of Buenos Aires we will visit it’s Civic Center, the impressive National Congress Building and the May Square (Plaza de Mayo), surrounded by the Government House (Casa Rosada), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the City Hall from colonial days. We will visit as well the famous Colon Theater, one of the world’s best-known opera houses and the cultural price of the Portenos. Next we will tour the traditional San Telmo with its Flea Market. A stop at La Boca, home of the first Italian immigrants where you will observe the picturesque and colorful architecture. Finally we will go to La Recoleta, the city’s most exclusive district full of elegant boutiques, gourmet restaurants and side walk cafes under the ficus (Gomeros).
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Day 8 – Fri, Feb 27th 2009 - Tango Show and Dinner
Tango in Argentina is definitely Folk Music. This part of the Argentinean culture can be witnessed in the paved streets of San Telmo or in the famous "Tanguerias" where besides of getting drunk with the music and dance, you can taste the best meats in Argentine Cuisine. Our guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you to Carlos Gardel Tango Show and enjoy a delicious dinner.
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Day 9 – Sat, Feb 28th 2009 - Buenos Aires day at Leisure
Enjoy the city by yourself. Many activities are always open for you.
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Day 10 – Sun, Mar 1st 2009 – Fly from Buenos Aires back home.
Breakfast and late afternoon transportation from your hotel to the Ezeiza airport in Buenos Aires for your next flight back home.
END OF THE PROGRAM
