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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade Ticket with Optional Transport

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade Ticket with Optional Transport

About this activity

Revel in the all-night excitement of Rio de Janeiro’s annual Carnival (Carnaval) parade, famous throughout Brazil – and the rest of the world – for its energetic samba dancers and flamboyant costumes! With a ticket to a numbered seat in Sector 9 of the Sambadrome (Sambodromo), or Sector 5 or 7, you’ll have a great view of the samba schools as they show off their drummers, dancers and enormous parade floats. Watch different samba schools compete on one of four nights (your choice), with optional round-trip hotel transport.

What's included

  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off from most hotels located in Rio's South Zone (if option selected)
  • ✓Tickets to Carnaval Parade at Marques de Sapucaí.

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pay atention for different options: Ticket and transportation included OR Ticket only
  • This product is non-refundable
  • Pick ups for options that include transportation now start at 06:00pm, 08:00pm or 10:00pm. Option to be selected in advance. Final time will be confirmed upon collection of the credential..
  • The customer must be in the lobby at the start of the hour of the selected time slot. He will be droped off at a point and must return to the same point for the return transfer that will take place at the final of each Samba School parade.
  • If you do not inform our team of your desired pick up time, then we will assign you for the first available pick up time, from your hotel or closest pick up location
  • Final exact times will be advised exactly when you collect your tickets as per voucher instructions, but you must select your pick up time before then. Remember you need collect your credentials for the bus transportation and/or ticket to the Parade.
  • For return, buses will depart from the same spot where you were dropped off at the end of each parade.
  • Please see departure and drop off points. If your hotel is not listed, you will have to go to one of these locations. The exact alternate point will be settle when you collect your bus credentials and tickets.
  • Guides available only during transportation.
  • Children under 5 years of age are not allowed.
  • Please be aware that we offer seats for different Sectors (5, 7 or 9) on Special Group Parade days. The choice must be made at the time of purchase.
  • You might be upgraded to a better sector if your chosen ticket is unavailable.
  • In Sector 9 you can catch the best views from the cars and dancers passing by. This sector has marked places and bilingual attendants.
  • Sector 3 is near the beginning of the Parade and near the first Samba Drums retreat; Sectors 5 and 7 (more in the middle of the Sambadrome, but with a good view of the parade). Such sectors do not have numbered seats; they are not marked and therefore free to choose.
  • Departure Point: Select Rio de Janeiro hotels, if option selected; please see the full list on the View Additional Info tab. If transport is not selected, make your own way to the Sambadrome Directions: Exact times will be advised when you collect your tickets as per voucher instructions. At that time, you will need to choose a time and pickup point, as well as collect your credentials for bus transportation (if option selected) and ticket to the Parade. Hotel drop-off: Buses will depart from the same spot where you were dropped off at the end of each parade.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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