Trip Overview
We are so excited to bring to you the Brazil Carnival 2026! Two cities. One unforgettable Carnival. We begin in Salvador da Bahia, the beating Afro-Brazilian heart of Carnival, before flying to Rio de Janeiro, where the world’s most iconic parade lights up the Sambodrome. Expect rhythm in the streets, colors in the sky, and joy that lingers long after the drums stop.
Please note: Please note that this trip starts in Salvador de Bahia (airport code: SSA) and ends in Rio de Janeiro (airport code: GIG).
Your inbound flight should be booked to Salvador (SSA) and your outbound flight should depart from Rio de Janeiro (GIG).
All domestic flights between Salvador and Rio are included in your package.
Highlights
Carnival Experience
Beaches
Nightlife
Cultural
Historical
Itinerary
Day 1
WELCOME TO SALVADOR!
Touch down in Bahia, the birthplace of Brazilian rhythm and soul. You’ll be whisked from the airport to your hotel before diving straight into the Carnival spirit with an evening stroll through the Historic Center, where music fills every corner and the streets come alive with celebration.
Day 2
CARNIVORE IN THE HISTORIC CENTER
Start the day with a guided walking tour through Salvador’s vibrant Pelourinho district, a UNESCO World Heritage site bursting with culture and color. By night, join the Campo Grande Carnival parade with an Afro-Bahian bloc, your outfit is included, and dance through the streets as one of the locals. This is not a show. You are part of the rhythm.
Day 3
BARRA-ONDINA VIP EXPERIENCE
Get ready for one of Carnival’s most electric moments! Enjoy exclusive access to a Camarote VIP lounge along the Barra-Ondina circuit, the perfect blend of energy, music, and luxury. Dance, toast, and watch the parades from the best vantage point in town.
Day 4
FROM BAHIA TO RIO
After breakfast, check out and fly to Rio de Janeiro.
Your private transfer will take you to your hotel, time to settle in and breathe in the buzz of Brazil’s most famous city.
Day 5
AFRO HERITAGE & CITY TOUR
Explore Little Africa, dive into the cultural roots that shaped Rio’s Carnival, and visit the colorful Selarón Steps. Lunch is included because good food and good rhythm always go hand in hand.
Day 6
RIO ICONS
Today’s all about the classics: the breathtaking Christ the Redeemer, and the bohemian charm of Santa Teresa. Lunch is included.
Day 7
SAMBODROME PARADE NIGHT
The grand finale. Experience the Rio Carnival Parade from the VIP section of the Sambodrome, complete with all-inclusive food and drinks. Watch the samba schools perform in a dazzling spectacle of color, feathers, and rhythm that defines Brazil’s soul.
Day 8
FREE DAY IN RIO
Relax, explore, or hit the beach. Whether it’s sipping caipirinhas in Ipanema or shopping in Leblon, this day is yours to live out your Brazilian dream.
Day 9
DEPARTURE DAY
Farewell, Brazil, but the rhythm stays with you forever.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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If joining this group trip is not feasible for you, we are delighted to plan a similar experience tailored to your individual or group needs. Please fill out our private group trip request here.
TRIP TOTAL $4600
Secure your spot with a $350 deposit, The rest is payable in flexible installments to be completed at least 40 days to the trip. Please fill out the booking form below and we will revert to you with payment details and plan a comfortable payment schedule that works for you.
Inclusions
- 8 nights in 4/5 star hotels (3N Salvador, 5N Rio) twin sharing with daily breakfast
- All airport & city transfers
- Domestic flight Salvador–Rio
- Guided Salvador city tour
- Campo Grande Carnival parade
- VIP Camarote access at Barra–Ondina circuit
- Afro Heritage & City Tour (Little Africa, Selarón Steps + lunch)
- Rio Icons Tour (Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa + lunch)
- VIP Sambodrome Parade with all-inclusive food & drinks
- Soul Sync host & 24hr local support
Exclusions
- International Flights
- Meals unless mentioned.
- Travel Insurance
- Visa Fees
