Top Brazil Seasonal & Special Occasions - page 3

What happens on the boat, stays on the boat. Every tuesday a double-decker boat for 150 people is transformed into a nightclub with a sound and lighting system, bars and much more. In this party you will have a lot of fun. is included, the entrance, exclusive. You will meet people, you will dance with the music of our dj. This is a completely unique and original party. Strolling through Guanabara Bay, one of the most traditional and beautiful scenes in the city of Rio, you'll board a double-decker boat that transforms into a nightclub of bars, amazing djs and professional lights, along with a vibrant crowd of locals. All the world. Top djs take turns bringing the best of international music: You can expect a musical journey through the best of house, funk, hip-hop and Latin rhythms! With the backdrop of Guanabara Bay, this exclusive party becomes an unforgettable, breathtaking experience.

Attend the Samba Parade (aka Rio Carnival Parade) while taking in Brazil's biggest festival in Rio de Janeiro. Carnival revolves around these two nights when six of the best samba schools in the First League (the Special Group) march. Choose either the Sunday or Monday performance in February 2018 to enjoy what is often referred to as 'The Biggest Show on Earth'. Includes entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off from zones in central Rio.

Soccer (or futebol, as it’s known locally) is an essential part of Brazilian culture—and with this insider tour, you’ll have the chance to experience it firsthand at Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Maracanã Stadium. Meet your guide right outside the stadium, head in with your included tickets, and sit near the area where the most dedicated fans wave fans and beat drums. You’ll soak up the excitement as you cheer for the local team.

Enjoy a special gastronomic experience in Rio de Janeiro at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, a lagoon near Copacabana and Ipanema. The lagoon is a popular place to practice sports, enjoy quality time outdoors, and of course, picnic. During your picnic, you will taste a special menu designed with a selection of wines and cheeses, admiring the view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.

Find out more about the Rio carnival visiting areas that the public is's normally allowed to visit. Dress up in costumes, learn the basics of samba from dancers and the history of samba, see floats, taste a caipirinha and other essentials of this celebration. After pickup at your place, your guide takes you to explore the Carnaval Factory for a behind-the-scenes look. In this warehouse, see how the showy costumes worn in the parades are made. Admire the details of the floats that parade through the sambadrome. Then, head to the exhibition hall to learn about the history of samba and Rio's carnival, which has been celebrated for over a century. During the visit, feel the atmosphere of union and emotion that is felt during Carnival. Continue to the backstage dressing rooms, where you will have the opportunity to try on some costumes. To end this experience, a professional dancer will give a brief samba class. Finally, enjoy a delicious caipirinha before being dropped at your place.

On this picturesque beach crawl, you’ll hop a private speedboat to discover some of the most tantalizing spots along the Brazilian coast. Visit the paradisical island of Ilha Grande where you can swim, snorkel, and sunbathe. Visit wild beaches, snorkel in the Blue Lagoon, have lunch at a romantic seaside restaurant (at your own expense), and more. Tours include hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Named after the last Emperor of Brazil, Pedro II, Petrópolis was the favored summer residence for Brazil’s emperors and elites in the 19th-century. A great way to delve deeper into Brazil’s history, this full-day group tour from Rio offers visitors the chance to discover this fascinating city for themselves, with guided sightseeing trips of the old imperial palace—which is now a museum—and many other historical sights, including a behind-the-scenes tour of Brazil’s first brewery.

Private guide and pick-up to Carnaval Experience (Samba City). When in Rio, you need to experience Samba! This tour will introduce you to the artistry and imagination involved in the creation of Carnival and allow you to discover the behind-the-scenes of the greatest Carnival in the world! You will Have a unique and authentic experience exploring the backstage, the secrets, the people working, and the preparations for the parade. During the tour, you will witness the construction and production process of more than 3000 costumes and floats for the Carnival parade. This experience includes a guided tour to the warehouse of the 2022 Carnival champion Samba School, Grande Rio, including exhibition about the history of Samba and the Carnival. This tour also provides a chance to dress up in authentic carnival costumes, experience the samba dance and enjoy a delicious Caipirinha welcome drink.

This full-day itinerary includes private tours of Maracanã stadium and the Sambadrome parade venue, so visitors to Rio can get an introduction to two Brazilian cultural institutions: football and Carnival. With hotel transport and a personal guide on hand to share information and history, you’ll gain a better understanding of the Cariocas (Rio’s residents) than going alone. You’ll even have a chance to order the national dish and drink (own expense).

As a Historian I am able to tell you the B side story, the story that has been hidden by the elite. We don't start talking about the first Portuguese settlers, we start with the Sambaqui Men, the first indigenous group to occupy the Island of Santa Catarina. We also make sure to clarify the role slavery has played in the foundations of the Brazilian Republic. But we also celebrate the time we are living in by gathering for a beer at a local traditional bar. No more spoilers! Come and join us!

In this tour you will get to know Petrópolis. A charming city that tells the history of Brazil in the Imperial era in an exuberant way. During the tour it will be possible to visit the Imperial Museum, visit the Crystal Palace and even the Quintandinha Palace. When you are in shape, everyone will have lunch at one of the best located restaurants in the city, next to the Imperial Museum. And to end this beautiful cultural and historical tour, it will be the turn to get to know the world of beer. That's right! You will also visit the Cervejaria Bohemia, an incredible place, where you will be able to know the whole process that a beer goes through until it reaches the market. And of course, to make the day a toast, all travelers (over 18) will taste three types of craft beers.

Get a glimpse behind the scenes of Carnival during this tour of Cidade do Samba. On this outing, follow your guide on a tour of the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio's warehouse, one of Rio's top samba schools, where they store their outrageous costumes and grandiose parade floats. Toast to your insider's experience with a traditional caipirinha while you learn about the history and culture of the Carnival in Brazil. Brave visitors can even try on a few feathered costumes. Round-trip transportation from central Rio hotels is included.

FEEL THE TRUE ENERGY OF CARIOVAL CARIOCA! The rehearsals of the carnival samba schools are a typical experience in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The Escola de Samba Acadêmicos do Salgueiro is one of the most popular in the city. His rehearsal is a real show, with a lot of samba, dancers, flag bearers and the school's furious battery.

Take part in one of the world's largest parties on this 8-hour tour of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Dress up in a gorgeous costume, and take part in the Samba Parade. Plus, get scored alongside locals for an authentic Carnival experience. No experience with samba is necessary to participate.

The speedboat tour is ideal for those who want to get to know Rio de Janeiro in a different way, observing the city from another angle, having a cold beer and meeting people from other cultures, all on board a speedboat. ​

Go behind the scenes of one of the world’s biggest parties during this half-day small-group tour in Rio de Janeiro. Step inside the Sambadrome, discover the site of Pedra do Sal where samba was born, learn about the history of Carnaval throughout the tour, and see the ateliers where the famous Carnaval floats are made. This tour is capped at 12 travelers for a personalized experience.

Bust a few moves and mingle with Rio’s locals during this 5-hour tour of the city’s top nightlife venues. Toast your new friends with a complimentary drink, starting your evening in Rio’s Lagoa District. Then get ready to party with skip-the-line access to some of the city’s top nightlife venues, including two more drinks along the way. All cover charges, a guide and transport between clubs is included. Want to get even more VIP? An optional upgrade for private table service and 5 included drinks is also available.

Make sure you've got the best views in the house by securing seats in the front box for RIo Carnival, the globally-acclaimed festival that takes place each spring. As well as enjoying the best views of the parade from your front-row seats, you'll benefit from convenient hotel pickup and drop-off—so you won't have to worry about navigating public transport or finding a meeting point.

The establishments offer attractions for an incredible tour, in addition to wine, visitors enjoy beautiful scenery, pleasant environments that will make this experience incredible!

Great opportunity to meet with like minded travelers, share some similar interests, culture, make friends and to practice your salsa moves. We will take you to the most popular dance venue in town.

Board a bus and embark on a beer tour of Gramado and Canela. This region is well-known for its craft beer and this half-day tour stops at three well-known breweries—GramBier, Rasen Bier, and Ambarina. Enjoy tours of the facilities to learn how beer is made, from hops to your glass, and enjoy tastings of different styles of beer during your tour.

Experience the biggest holiday in Brazil with this premium tour to the São Paulo Carnival Parade. Join a small group and head to the Anhembi Sambadrome for a privileged view of the parade. Sit in an exclusive box, with a great view of the parade, equipped with an open bar of draft beer, whiskey, vodka, and non-alcoholic drinks as well as a buffet of Brazilian dishes and snacks.

See the magical Christmas lights of Gramado on this bus tour of the most decorated parts of the city. Travel through the Canela Christmas Dream and explore the artistic creations made from illuminations that light up the night. Enjoy a festive soundtrack as you travel, and spot local monuments and historic buildings as you ride through the streets on your specially-decorated bus.