Rio Carnival Parade from a Prime Box – With Shuttle, Tour Guide, Food & Drink

4.9 (29 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the Rio Carnival from a prime spot at the Sambadrome, guided by an expert dedicated to ensuring your safety and enjoyment throughout the night.

Enjoy exclusive access to one of the best camarotes — elevated private boxes that offer privileged views just meters from the parade. In this space, you'll have access to a range of amenities, including a Food Court, Self-service Beers, Premium Spirits, a Beauty Center, and a Relaxation Space and live shows.

We take care of all the logistics, from hotel pick-up to transport to the venue, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the festivities.

Pick-up times are generally between 19:00 and 20:00, with exact times confirmed the day before the parade.

The parades begin at 21:30 and last approximately 5 to 6 hours, with hotel pick-up scheduled around 7:00 p.m or so. For your convenience, there are two return options: an early pick-up at 1:30 a.m. after the second parade or a final pick-up around 5:00 a.m. when the event concludes.

Options

Parade On Feb. 08th, 2027

Pickup included

Parade On Feb. 07th, 2027

Pickup included

Champions Parade Feb. 13, 2027

Pickup included

What's included

  • Table buffet with several food options.
  • Open bar with draft beer, whiskey, vodka, soft drinks and water.
  • Professional bilingual guide for permanent escort during the event.
  • Attractions and entertainment – DJs, shows and performances within the cabin area.
  • Any address pick-up and drop-off like hotel, port or airport as long as it's within the city limits.
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, parking fees, airport Greet & Meet service.
  • Our tickets should be for a high level box with a privileged views of the presentation.
  • Tips. (optional)

What to expect

  1. Rio de Janeiro
    1h
    The pick-up time is expected to be around 19:00 or 20:00. We will reach out to each tourist the day before the parade to confirm the exact pick-up time.

    The parades begin at 21:30.

    **P.S.** The times are not completely defined yet. We will confirm the exact schedule closer to the parade dates when we finalize the arrangements.
  2. Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
    9h · Admission ticket included
    We are going to pick every tourist up at wherever they specify at the time of the booking as long as it's within the city limits. Tourists who are close to each other at the main area of Rio, will be picked up one after the other by our guide. Tourists who are staying logistically out of our sequencial pick-up planning, should have an exclusive driver and vehicle dispatched for the pick-up at their places and ride to meet the rest of the group.

    After pickup from your hotel, travel to the Sambadrome, a specially-designed structure, and watch the Carnaval celebrations throughout the evening.

    Tickets give access to a cabin that offers an open bar and open food with a rich buffet with the best of gastronomy including hot and cold dishes, options of typical Brazilian dishes, samples of international cuisines, seafood and a buffet of richly prepared desserts. Full open bar with water, soda, juice, beer, whiskey, vodka, caipirinha and energy drinks, among others.
  3. Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The space offers excellent views of the parades, customized t-shirts, a Beauty Center, and personalized services for those looking to stay glamorous during the festivities.

    The parades run for 6 hours throughout the night, but there is an option for an early departure at 1:00 am after the second parade. For those who wish to stay until the end, a second pick-up is scheduled around 4:00 am, ensuring you’re dropped off at your accommodation early in the morning.

    Your guide will accompany you throughout the entire experience, providing assistance and detailed explanations until the very end.

    **P.S.** The times are not completely defined yet. We will confirm the exact schedule closer to the parade dates when we finalize the arrangements.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

**PICK-UP INFORMATION:**

Pick-up and drop-off locations are considered within the city of Rio de Janeiro and its surrounding areas.

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**Tourist Pick-ups – Starting Point:**

We will arrange pick-up for each tourist at their specified location within the city limits at the time of booking.

For tourists staying close to each other in central Rio, our guide will pick them up sequentially.

If a tourist's location is outside our planned pick-up route, we will dispatch a dedicated driver and vehicle to bring them to join the group.

Pick-up times will be approximately between 19:00 and 20:00. We will contact each tourist the day before the parade to confirm the exact pick-up time.

The parades start at 21:30.

**P.S.** The times are not completely finalized yet. We will confirm the exact schedule closer to the parade dates when we finalize the arrangements.

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**Midway Pick-up at 1:00 a.m. – Optional Departure:**

After the second parade, around 1:00 a.m., our driver will be available to take anyone who is tired and wishes to leave earlier back to their hotel(s).

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**Final Pick-up at 4:00 a.m. – End of Event:**

The last samba school finishes around 5:00 a.m. At the end of the event, our driver will be waiting to safely transport those who stayed until the end back to their accommodations.

Your guide will be with you throughout the entire experience, providing assistance and explanations until the very end.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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