Rio Carnival 2010 and Buenos Aires
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 to Buenos Aires
Mid morning transfer from Copacabana Palace to Rio de Janeiro airport for your next flight to Buenos Aires.
Reception at the Ezeiza airport, assistance with your baggage and private transportation to your hotel.
Overnight
Day 7 – Thu, Feb 18th 2010 - 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. We will make 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).
Overnight
Day 8 – Fri, Feb 19th 2010 - 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.
Overnight
Day 9 – Sat, Feb 20th 2010 - Buenos Aires day at Leisure
Enjoy the city by yourself. Many activities are always open for you.
Overnight
Day 10 – Sun, Feb 21st 2010 – 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
