Rio Carnival trip 2027

At a glance

Rio Carnival 2027 calendar

• 16 January: street carnival planned to start (Riotur)
• 23, 24, 30 and 31 January: technical rehearsals at the Sambadrome (Riotur)
• 5 and 6 February: Série Ouro parades (Riotur)
• 7, 8 and 9 February: Special Group parades (LIESA)
• 13 February: Champions Parade with the six best schools (LIESA)

The Special Group nights in 2027 are Sunday (Unidos de Maricá, Beija-Flor, Paraíso do Tuiuti, Vila Isabel), Monday (Mocidade, Unidos da Tijuca, Salgueiro, Imperatriz) and Tuesday (Portela, Viradouro, Grande Rio, Mangueira), as listed by LIESA. More on the parades on our Rio Carnival page.

What a Rio Carnival trip includes

Sambadrome nights

We get the seats you want for the nights you pick: grandstands, numbered chairs, frisas or boxes. Tickets are bought only through official channels, and we confirm availability in the proposal. Details are on Sambadrome tickets. If you want to be in the parade rather than watch it, see parade in Rio Carnival.

Blocos and rehearsals

A guide who speaks your language takes you to street blocos that suit your group, from daytime ones for families to bigger parties. Late January rehearsals are a calmer first look at the schools: see samba school rehearsals.

Hotel and transfers

During carnival many roads close for blocos and around the Sambadrome. We plan airport pickup, hotel transfers and parade night rides around the official traffic plans. Hotel or apartment options are in one proposal with the rest.

Days without carnival

Most travelers add Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, a boat day or a day trip from Rio. We set these on days without parades.

A sample five night plan

1. Arrival, transfer to the hotel, evening at a bloco near the hotel
2. City sights with a private guide, rest before the parade, first Sambadrome night
3. Late start, beach, daytime bloco
4. Day trip or boat day, second Sambadrome night if you want one
5. A day at your own pace, then airport transfer or a few more days on the coast

Official travel advice

The US State Department rates Brazil Level 2, exercise increased caution (31 August 2026). Canada advises a high degree of caution (updated 14 October 2026). UK advice (updated 29 September 2026) suggests keeping belongings close, buying your own drinks and keeping them in sight, and using official ride-hailing apps. Check entry requirements on official websites.

What to tell us in your request

• Arrival and departure dates
• Number of travelers and ages of any children
• Which Sambadrome nights and seat type, or street carnival only
• Hotel or apartment, and preferred area
• Guide language
• Interest in parading in costume
• Extra days or day trips

Terms and payment are set out in the proposal; you pay nothing before you confirm. Cancellation for carnival: the deposit is not refundable after confirmation. One date change is possible with 48 hours’ notice if the provider has another date. If the provider fails, we arrange a replacement or refund the full deposit; for weather or force majeure, a new date or a full deposit refund. See also Carnival in Brazil 2027.