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Carnival in Rio is a one of a kind experience, one of the world's most spectacular events! From Saturday to Tuesday, we have our official Holiday with parades and celebrations all over the city.
The Main Parade (Sunday, 14th & Monday 15th, 2010)
A championship where 14 Samba Schools compete against each other - takes part at the Sambadrome (Samba Stadium) on Sunday and Monday. During this 2-day championship each samba school gets rates according to their performances (songs, costumes, harmony, dedication etc. are judged). The results of the championship are published on Wednesday.
Besides the Samba Schools, there are also celebrations on the streets and Carnival balls at clubs and discos. It's easy to feel like a part of the party here. Brazilians are a very warm and receptive people. They're used to the influx of tourists every year for Carnival.
The Winner´s Parade (Saturday 20th, 2010)
For those wanting a taste of Rio's famous carnival but without the five solid days of all consuming dancing and celebrating, a visit to the "Winners' Parade" which takes place the weekend after the main carnival parade is an excellent option. By this point the city is returning to normality; people are back in their offices and banks have reopened.
The parades that take place over this weekend feature the winning samba schools from the carnival, each of approximately 3,000 dancers and musicians and every bit as colourful as the carnival parades themselves.
Travelling to see the Winners' Parade can also be a more enjoyable experience than the carnival as the city's roads are less congested, queues to its tourist attractions such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain are shorter and the hotels have mandatory packages of 2 nights rather than 4 or 5.
PARADE SCHEDULE
Order |
Parade Beginning |
SUNDAY (14/02/2010) |
MONDAY (15/02/2010) |
1 |
At 21:00 pm |
Uniao da Ilha |
Mocidade |
2 |
Between 22h05 and 22h20 pm |
Imperatriz Leopoldinense |
Porto da Pedra |
3 |
Between 23h10 and 23h40 pm |
Unidos da Tijuca |
Portela |
4 |
Between 24h15 and 1h am |
Viradouro |
Grande Rio |
5 |
Between 1h20 and 2h20 am |
Salgueiro |
Vila Isabel |
6 |
Between 2h25 and 3h40 am |
Beija Flor |
Mangueira |
We offer a variety of packages to make this experience even more special. From transfers and tickets only to the opportunity of being a part of the show, this will be something you'll never forget.
 | » GOLD CARNIVAL PACKAGE (BLEATCHERS) |
To watch the Carnival Parade for a reasonable price, we suggest you to choose grandstands (bleachers); they are big concrete steps that give you an elevated position to watch the Parade. They are the Tourist Sector bleachers (numbered seats and bilingual assistance).
Main Parade: USD 414,00
Winner´s Parade: USD 278,00
Includes:
» Rd trip trfs to/from Sambodrome - NO GUIDE (Regular - SIB)
» Bilingual assistance at Sambadrome to Embark and Desembark of passagers on bus.
» Bleacthers Tickets - Sector 09 (Turist Sector - numbered seats - one day ticket)
» NO guide at sambadrome.
Notes: There are some advantages at the tourist sector: Riotur (Rio de Janeiro Tourism Board) has a staff with about 100 multilingual speaking guides to assist clients. The sector is organized in terms of numbered seats.
 | » DIAMOND CARNIVAL PACKAGE (FRISAS) |
If you wish to stay "courtside" to the spectacle, the frisas would be the place! Each frisa has 06 chairs and are located immediately next to the Samba Parade. It allow visitor to have a close up to all the artistis and costumes of the parade.
Main Parade: USD 764,00 per seat (min. of 06 seats) = USD 4584,00 mandatory
Winner´s Parade: USD 463,00 per seat (min. of 06 seats) = USD 2778,00 mandatory
Includes:
» Rd trip trfs to/from Sambodrome - NO GUIDE (Regular - SIB)
» Bilingual assistance at Sambadrome to Embark and Desembark of passagers on bus.
» Frisas Tickets - Sector 09 (Turist Sector - one day ticket - min 6 seats)
» NO guide at sambadrome.
Notes: There are some advantages at the tourist sector: Riotur (Rio de Janeiro Tourism Board) has a staff with about 100 multilingual speaking guides to assist clients. The sector is organized in terms of numbered seats.
 | » CARNIVAL LIKE A NATIVE PACKAGE |
The samba schools reserve a certain number of costumes every year to be sold to tourists, so you can participate in the parade at the Sambadrome. It's recommended to be in Rio at least a couple of weeks before, but after watching people walk through the parade you'll see that prep-time is not absolutely necessary as it's really not anything so strictly choreographed. You will be dying to live Carnival like a native! The experience is so intense, that memories will last a lifetime! Available only for the Main Parade.
» 01 pax: USD 915.00 per pax
» 02 pax: USD 729.00 per pax
» 03/04 pax: USD 691.00 per pax
» 05/06 pax: USD 679.00 per pax
Includes:
» Rd trip trfs to/from Sambodrome - WITH GUIDE
» TAXI + SUBWAY (METRO)
» Samba School costume for 01 day parade
» (NO seats included / NO guide at sambadrome).
Note:
This package does not allow members to go to bleachers or frisas after parading. If you want to watch other Samba Schools after parading, you must purchase tickets for bleachers.
BLEATCHERS - TICKETS ONLY - PER TICKET - USD
No transfers.
BLEATCHERS |
SUNDAY (14/02/2010) |
MONDAY (15/02/2010) |
SATURDAY
(WINNER´S PARADE – 20/02/2010) |
SECTOR 03 |
235.50 per ticket |
235.50 per ticket |
164.00 per ticket |
SECTOR 05 |
271.00 per ticket |
271.00 per ticket |
188.00 per ticket |
SECTOR 07 |
330.00 per ticket |
330.00 per ticket |
224.00 per ticket |
SECTOR 09
(Turist ABAV) |
375.00 per ticket |
375.00 per ticket |
240.00 per ticket |
SECTOR 11 |
247.00 per ticket |
247.00 per ticket |
200.00 per ticket |
FRISAS - TICKETS ONLY - PER TICKET - USD
No transfers.
FRISAS |
SUNDAY (14/02/2010) |
MONDAY (15/02/2010) |
SATURDAY (WINNER´S PARADE – 20/02/2010) |
SECTOR 03 - Min. 02 tkts required |
706,00 per tkt/min 02 |
706,00 per tkt/min 02 |
412,00 per tkt/min 02 |
SECTOR 05 - Min. 02 tkts required |
834,00 per tkt/min 02 |
834,00 per tkt/min 02 |
471,00 per tkt/min 02 |
SECTOR 07 - Min. 02 tkts required |
883,00 per tkt/min 02 |
883,00 per tkt/min 02 |
530,00 per tkt/min 02 |
SECTOR 09 (Turist - ABAV) - Min. 06 tkts required |
658,00 per tkt/min 06 |
658,00 per tkt/min 06 |
386,00 per tkt/min 06 |
SECTOR 11 - Min. 02 tkts required |
824,00 per tkt/min 02 |
824,00 per tkt/min 02 |
441,00 per tkt/min 02 |
Notes: There are some advantages at the tourist sector: Riotur (Rio de Janeiro Tourism Board) has a staff with about 100 multilingual speaking guides to assist clients. The sector is organized in terms of numbered seats.
Important: Above rates are based on the official supplier for carnival 2010. We have limited access to tickets this year. So, ticjet rates are subject to change without previous notice.
TRANSFERS: HOTEL/SAMBADROME/HOTELS - USD 42.00 (IN + OUT)
» HOTEL/SAMBADROME
Pick up at Hotels: Hotels located by Copacabana beach, Ipanema Beach and Leblon Beach.
Time Shcedule: To be advised.
Drop off: Sambadrome main gate.
» SAMBADROME/HOTELS
Pick ups at Sabadrome: Sambadrome main gate.
Time Shcedule: After midnight, at the end of every Samba school parade
Drop off: Hotels located by Copacabana beach, Ipanema Beach and Leblon Beach
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