Destinations / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rio de Janeiro is a vibrant coastal city in southeastern Brazil, instantly recognisable for its dramatic landscape of granite peaks, lush Atlantic Forest, and long stretches of golden beach. It's home to iconic landmarks including Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the world-famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. Rio draws travellers for its electric carnival celebrations, samba culture, lively beach scene, and diverse neighbourhoods ranging from the historic streets of Santa Teresa to the bustling bars of Lapa. Outdoor enthusiasts also come for hiking, hang-gliding over the city, and surfing along the coast.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · 7 days

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Self-Launched Carnival in Rio: 7 Days of Samba, Beaches & Rainforest

A DIY, self-launched version of ETours Brazil's 7-day private Carnival in Rio package — same headline experiences (Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf cable car, historic centre and Santa Teresa, Sambadrome parade night, Tijuca rainforest and the Botanical Garden) but booked independently from a Copacabana/Ipanema hostel or budget guesthouse. You'll use Rio's metro, local buses and Uber instead of a private minivan, join a street party (bloco) with locals, and buy your own Sambadrome sector ticket — which is the single biggest saving versus the tour. Note: Carnival dates move each year (roughly 10 days before Ash Wednesday); book Sambadrome tickets and beds 6–9 months ahead as both sell out. Costs below are approximate per-person estimates.

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