March 02nd
9:00am - 5:00pm
March 03rd
closed
March 04th
9:00am - 4:00pm
March 05th
closed
March 06th
12:00pm - 7:30pm
Our emergency numbers will be available during all Carnival. Please take note:
General emergency phone: +55 (21)99630-4627
Groups: +55 (21)97293-4434
Incentives: +55 (21)97253-8099
Italian Market: +55 (21)99715-6092
If you are calling from abroad you must dial: +55 (21 21) xxxx xxxx
If you are calling from Brazil but outside Rio skip +55 and add 021, like this (021 21) xxxx xxxx
If you are calling from Rio de Janeiro city you just dial the local number: xxxx xxxx
9:00am - 5:00pm
March 03rd
closed
March 04th
9:00am - 4:00pm
March 05th
closed
March 06th
12:00pm - 7:30pm
Our emergency numbers will be available during all Carnival. Please take note:
General emergency phone: +55 (21)99630-4627
Groups: +55 (21)97293-4434
Incentives: +55 (21)97253-8099
Italian Market: +55 (21)99715-6092
If you are calling from abroad you must dial: +55 (21 21) xxxx xxxx
If you are calling from Brazil but outside Rio skip +55 and add 021, like this (021 21) xxxx xxxx
If you are calling from Rio de Janeiro city you just dial the local number: xxxx xxxx
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Note:If you are interested in tickets for less touristic sectors, or for the parade of the 'access' samba schools on Saturday, March 02nd, please contact one of our operators.
The Blumar office will be open on Friday Mar 01st and Saturday Mar 02nd for passengers to collect their Sambadrome tickets:
Location: Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 633, room 407 - Leblon - Shopping Leblon Offices
Ticket Pick-up Desk: from 09:00am to 05:00pm
IMPORTANT: each person must bring ID in order to enter the building
Hotel Ticket Delivery: Upon request, Blumar can arrange to deliver tickets to the guest's hotel for a service fee:
USD 20.00 per booking - to hotels in Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon
USD 30.00 per booking - to hotels in Barra da Tijuca and Santa Teresa.
For security reasons tickets can only be delivered directly to clients; therefore a day and time should be scheduled by clients in advance. Blumar does not assume responsibility for delivery should the client fail to show up at the scheduled date and time.
Blumar offers full assistance within the Sambadrome during the parade.
The Blumar office will be open on Friday Mar 01st and Saturday Mar 02nd for passengers to collect their Sambadrome tickets:
Location: Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 633, room 407 - Leblon - Shopping Leblon Offices
Ticket Pick-up Desk: from 09:00am to 05:00pm
IMPORTANT: each person must bring ID in order to enter the building
Hotel Ticket Delivery: Upon request, Blumar can arrange to deliver tickets to the guest's hotel for a service fee:
USD 20.00 per booking - to hotels in Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon
USD 30.00 per booking - to hotels in Barra da Tijuca and Santa Teresa.
For security reasons tickets can only be delivered directly to clients; therefore a day and time should be scheduled by clients in advance. Blumar does not assume responsibility for delivery should the client fail to show up at the scheduled date and time.
Blumar offers full assistance within the Sambadrome during the parade.
Winners Parade The six schools with the best results after the final scores are announced (which happens on Ash Wednesday) return to celebrate.
The parade begins at 9.30pm and is expected to finish at about 4am.
SAMBAS & LETTERS
In this youtube link you can find all the letters and sambas of the special group for 2019 carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx8mOiKCaqw
You can share this link with your costumers.
To get you in the mood for Carnival, here is a Spotify playlist with some of the best Sambas of all times: Samba Playlist
SAMBAS & LETTERS
In this youtube link you can find all the letters and sambas of the special group for 2019 carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx8mOiKCaqw
You can share this link with your costumers.
To get you in the mood for Carnival, here is a Spotify playlist with some of the best Sambas of all times: Samba Playlist
Round-trip shuttle service
Transfer from Hotels to Sambadrome
Pick up from hotels located in the neighborhoods of Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon - with the last pick up point in São Conrado (Sheraton Grand Rio).
Pick up starts at 6:00 p.m. (exact pick up time at each hotel will be confirmed when the tickets are distributed)
Bilingual (Portuguese & English) guides will be available to assist guests.
Hotels in Ipanema
Guests staying at Sofitel Ipanema, Sol Ipanema, Mar Ipanema and Everest Rio & Park Hotels will walk to the Praia Ipanema Hotel accompanied by Blumar staff. From there guests will be taken by shuttle to the Sambadrome.
Guests staying at Fasano Rio, Arena Ipanema, Best Western Premier Arpoador and South American Hotels will walk to the Orla Copacabana Hotel accompanied by Blumar staff. From there guests will be taken by shuttle to the Sambadrome.
Return from Sambadrome to Hotels
After midnight, once each of the samba school's has finished its presentation (each lasts approximately 1 hour), a bus will leave from the Sambadrome to take guests back to their hotels. Drop-offs are only made at hotels located along the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and São Conrado (Sheraton Grand Rio) - therefore guests staying at other hotels should get off the bus at one of the beachfront hotels and walk/take a taxi from there.
Guests will not be accompanied by bilingual staff on the return bus ride to the hotels; Our staff will be located inside the Sambodromo, behind Sectors 07 and 09, next to the entrance/exit. All of our staff will be wearing the same carnival t-shirts with "STAFF" written on the back and a sign written “BLUMAR MEETING POINT” so very easy to find. Blumar will provide a Carnival t-shirt to everyone who buys a ticket to assist our team to identify them and give all assistance to take the transfer out, we therefore kindly ask all customer to put the t-shirt on before leaving for the Sambadrome. Guests should speak to the Blumar staff at the Sambadrome for information and directions to the pick-up point for the return bus.
Shuttle Transfer Hotel / Sambadrome / Hotel (Shuttle) - U$ 55,00 per person
Private Transfers
- Private Transportation - Hotel/Sambadrome with guide + Sambadrome/Hotel without guide - Rate: US$620,00 bulk (for up to 9 passengers)
- Private Transportation - Hotel/Sambadrome with guide + Sambadrome/Hotel by shuttle - Rate: US$425,00 bulk (for up to 9 passengers)
For the above services guides will only accompany clients during the transfer and are not allowed into the Sambadrome. If a client would like their tour guide to accompany them inside at all times then they must purchase an extra ticket for the guide. Inside the Sambadrome Blumar staff will be available to provide assistance at all times.
Taxi service
We highly recommend using private taxi companies rather than street cabs. There are two taxi companies which exclusively serve the Sambadrome on samba parade days.
Coopatur - Phone: (21)3885-1000 serves the even-numbered sectors on one side of the Sambadrome.
Coopertramo - Phone :( 21)2209-9292/ 98008-0055 serves the odd-numbered sectors on the other side.
The taxi ride will cost approximately R$ 180.00 (US$45.00) each way. We strongly suggest that you agree on a price with the taxi driver/company BEFORE setting off. This information is for your guidance only - we do not take responsibility for any problems with the taxi companies, different rates being charged, or taxi pick up arrangements not working out.
Subway
The Rio Metro system will be running 24 hours a day from Saturday until 11 pm on Tuesday. For clients staying in the Ipanema, Leblon or Copacabana areas, the best way to travel by subway is to go from one of the following subway stations in Copacabana or Ipanema, either Line 1or Line 4:
- Cardeal Arcoverde Station - Barata Ribeiro Street - Copacabana
- Cantagalo Station - Eugenio Jardim Square - Copacabana
- Siqueira Campos Station - Siqueira Campos Street - Copacabana
- Ipanema Station - General Osorio Square - Ipanema
- Nossa Senhora da Paz Station - Nossa Senhora da Paz Square - Ipanema
- Jardim de Alah Station - Ataulfo de Paiva Av - between Ipanema and Leblon
- Antero de Quental Station - Antero de Quental Street - Leblon
- São Conrado Station - São Conrado
- Jardim Oceanico Station - Barra da Tijuca
The subway journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Passengers should get off at Praça Onze Station to get to odd-numbered sectors of the Sambadrome, and Central Station to get to even-numbered sectors. It is an additional 20 minute walk from the stations to the Sambadrome.
A Subway ticket (one way) costs R$ 4.30 (about U$1.30).
Subway map:
Transfer from Hotels to Sambadrome
Pick up from hotels located in the neighborhoods of Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon - with the last pick up point in São Conrado (Sheraton Grand Rio).
Pick up starts at 6:00 p.m. (exact pick up time at each hotel will be confirmed when the tickets are distributed)
Bilingual (Portuguese & English) guides will be available to assist guests.
Hotels in Ipanema
Guests staying at Sofitel Ipanema, Sol Ipanema, Mar Ipanema and Everest Rio & Park Hotels will walk to the Praia Ipanema Hotel accompanied by Blumar staff. From there guests will be taken by shuttle to the Sambadrome.
Guests staying at Fasano Rio, Arena Ipanema, Best Western Premier Arpoador and South American Hotels will walk to the Orla Copacabana Hotel accompanied by Blumar staff. From there guests will be taken by shuttle to the Sambadrome.
Return from Sambadrome to Hotels
After midnight, once each of the samba school's has finished its presentation (each lasts approximately 1 hour), a bus will leave from the Sambadrome to take guests back to their hotels. Drop-offs are only made at hotels located along the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and São Conrado (Sheraton Grand Rio) - therefore guests staying at other hotels should get off the bus at one of the beachfront hotels and walk/take a taxi from there.
Guests will not be accompanied by bilingual staff on the return bus ride to the hotels; Our staff will be located inside the Sambodromo, behind Sectors 07 and 09, next to the entrance/exit. All of our staff will be wearing the same carnival t-shirts with "STAFF" written on the back and a sign written “BLUMAR MEETING POINT” so very easy to find. Blumar will provide a Carnival t-shirt to everyone who buys a ticket to assist our team to identify them and give all assistance to take the transfer out, we therefore kindly ask all customer to put the t-shirt on before leaving for the Sambadrome. Guests should speak to the Blumar staff at the Sambadrome for information and directions to the pick-up point for the return bus.
Shuttle Transfer Hotel / Sambadrome / Hotel (Shuttle) - U$ 55,00 per person
Private Transfers
- Private Transportation - Hotel/Sambadrome with guide + Sambadrome/Hotel without guide - Rate: US$620,00 bulk (for up to 9 passengers)
- Private Transportation - Hotel/Sambadrome with guide + Sambadrome/Hotel by shuttle - Rate: US$425,00 bulk (for up to 9 passengers)
For the above services guides will only accompany clients during the transfer and are not allowed into the Sambadrome. If a client would like their tour guide to accompany them inside at all times then they must purchase an extra ticket for the guide. Inside the Sambadrome Blumar staff will be available to provide assistance at all times.
Taxi service
We highly recommend using private taxi companies rather than street cabs. There are two taxi companies which exclusively serve the Sambadrome on samba parade days.
Coopatur - Phone: (21)3885-1000 serves the even-numbered sectors on one side of the Sambadrome.
Coopertramo - Phone :( 21)2209-9292/ 98008-0055 serves the odd-numbered sectors on the other side.
The taxi ride will cost approximately R$ 180.00 (US$45.00) each way. We strongly suggest that you agree on a price with the taxi driver/company BEFORE setting off. This information is for your guidance only - we do not take responsibility for any problems with the taxi companies, different rates being charged, or taxi pick up arrangements not working out.
Subway
The Rio Metro system will be running 24 hours a day from Saturday until 11 pm on Tuesday. For clients staying in the Ipanema, Leblon or Copacabana areas, the best way to travel by subway is to go from one of the following subway stations in Copacabana or Ipanema, either Line 1or Line 4:
- Cardeal Arcoverde Station - Barata Ribeiro Street - Copacabana
- Cantagalo Station - Eugenio Jardim Square - Copacabana
- Siqueira Campos Station - Siqueira Campos Street - Copacabana
- Ipanema Station - General Osorio Square - Ipanema
- Nossa Senhora da Paz Station - Nossa Senhora da Paz Square - Ipanema
- Jardim de Alah Station - Ataulfo de Paiva Av - between Ipanema and Leblon
- Antero de Quental Station - Antero de Quental Street - Leblon
- São Conrado Station - São Conrado
- Jardim Oceanico Station - Barra da Tijuca
The subway journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Passengers should get off at Praça Onze Station to get to odd-numbered sectors of the Sambadrome, and Central Station to get to even-numbered sectors. It is an additional 20 minute walk from the stations to the Sambadrome.
A Subway ticket (one way) costs R$ 4.30 (about U$1.30).
Subway map:
Facilities & Services There are snack bars, restrooms and shops in each sector.
What to take - A disposable raincoat can be a good idea in case of summer showers, and are much better than umbrellas which can easily get in the way of other people's view of the parade. Personal cameras / video cameras are allowed but professional video cameras are not. If your clients are watching from the grandstands then a pair of binoculars can be useful.
Where to eat - At the Sambadrome there are plenty of refreshment stands and fast food kiosks in all sectors. Guests are also allowed to take plastic containers with their own food and drinks. Drinks are sold in the Frisas and grandstands.
What to wear - Comfortable!! Light!! Casual!! Blumar will provide "Carnival " t-shirts to all passengers that buy tickets - the use of the t-shirt helps our staff to identify clients.
What to take - A disposable raincoat can be a good idea in case of summer showers, and are much better than umbrellas which can easily get in the way of other people's view of the parade. Personal cameras / video cameras are allowed but professional video cameras are not. If your clients are watching from the grandstands then a pair of binoculars can be useful.
Where to eat - At the Sambadrome there are plenty of refreshment stands and fast food kiosks in all sectors. Guests are also allowed to take plastic containers with their own food and drinks. Drinks are sold in the Frisas and grandstands.
What to wear - Comfortable!! Light!! Casual!! Blumar will provide "Carnival " t-shirts to all passengers that buy tickets - the use of the t-shirt helps our staff to identify clients.
CARNIVAL GALA BALL - Belmond Copacabana Palace
The Carnival Gala Ball is considered one of the most extravagant events of Carnival season in Rio and is full of the masqueraded rich and famous. High fashion, five star service, a live band, sophisticated buffet and open bar are just some of the charms of this high-profile party.
Strict dress code: black-tie or luxury costume.
When: Saturday, March 02nd, starting at 11pm
Where: Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel
RATES:
Standing - U$600.00 per person
Noble Room - U$870.00 per person
Golden Room - U$1140.00 per person
Boxes - U$1655.00 per person (minimum of 10 people)
* These rates include a buffet dinner with a full open bar. All tables will be filled to capacity and therefore sharing with other guests will be the norm. Please note that standing tickets do not entitle the holder to be seated at a table
Important: The rates for Belmond Copacabana Palace Balls are rack rates, in US dollars. They do not give any special conditions or commissions. Blumar will charge a booking fee of 10% on top of the above rates. These rates are subject to change without previous notice depending on the dollar exchange rate on the day of the purchase and must be reconfirmed before booking.
OTHER CARNIVAL BALLS - Rio Scenarium
Costumes are not mandatory, with the exception of a few balls. Putting on something special will help people get in the right mood, though.
Feb 28 - Ô Abre Alas Mask Ball - with traditional Cordão do Bola Preta Band
Mar 01 - Noite do Insano, Sagrado e Profano Ball - with Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes
Mar 02 - Alguem me viu aí? Costume Party Ball - Samba Social Clube
Mar 03 - Borbulhas do Amor Ball - Bloco Fogo e Paixão
Mar 04 - Pirocoptero do Amor Ball - Bloco Truque do Desejo
Mar 05 - É agora ou nunca! Ball - Bateria da Beija Flor
Rate per person : USD27,00
Include entrance fee, 1-hour open bar between 07 and 08 pm and glitter makeup
The Carnival Gala Ball is considered one of the most extravagant events of Carnival season in Rio and is full of the masqueraded rich and famous. High fashion, five star service, a live band, sophisticated buffet and open bar are just some of the charms of this high-profile party.
Strict dress code: black-tie or luxury costume.
When: Saturday, March 02nd, starting at 11pm
Where: Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel
RATES:
Standing - U$600.00 per person
Noble Room - U$870.00 per person
Golden Room - U$1140.00 per person
Boxes - U$1655.00 per person (minimum of 10 people)
* These rates include a buffet dinner with a full open bar. All tables will be filled to capacity and therefore sharing with other guests will be the norm. Please note that standing tickets do not entitle the holder to be seated at a table
Important: The rates for Belmond Copacabana Palace Balls are rack rates, in US dollars. They do not give any special conditions or commissions. Blumar will charge a booking fee of 10% on top of the above rates. These rates are subject to change without previous notice depending on the dollar exchange rate on the day of the purchase and must be reconfirmed before booking.
OTHER CARNIVAL BALLS - Rio Scenarium
Costumes are not mandatory, with the exception of a few balls. Putting on something special will help people get in the right mood, though.
Feb 28 - Ô Abre Alas Mask Ball - with traditional Cordão do Bola Preta Band
Mar 01 - Noite do Insano, Sagrado e Profano Ball - with Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes
Mar 02 - Alguem me viu aí? Costume Party Ball - Samba Social Clube
Mar 03 - Borbulhas do Amor Ball - Bloco Fogo e Paixão
Mar 04 - Pirocoptero do Amor Ball - Bloco Truque do Desejo
Mar 05 - É agora ou nunca! Ball - Bateria da Beija Flor
Rate per person : USD27,00
Include entrance fee, 1-hour open bar between 07 and 08 pm and glitter makeup
By far the oldest and most widely enjoyed form of Carnival revelry is found in the streets - over Carnival weekend hundreds of free parties take place across the whole city. This is the coming together of thousands of people with the fun-loving carioca soul to dance, parade and party through the streets.
Famous bands list (Estimated schedule)
>> FRIDAY
Carmelitas (Santa Teresa)
03:30pm
Concentration point (03:00 pm): corner of Rua Dias de Barros and Santa Teresa Slope
Azeitona sem Caroço (Leblon)
08:00 pm
Concentration point (8:00 am): Rua Dias Ferreira, 605
>> SATURDAY
Cordão do Bola Preta (Downtown)
09:00 am
Concentration point (8:00 am): Av. 1 De Março Corner of Rua do Rosario
Bloco do Barbas (Botafogo)
03:30 pm
Concentration point (03pm): corner Rua Arnaldo Quintela and Rua Assis Bueno
Banda Sa Ferreira (Copacabana)
04:30 pm
Concentration point (04pm): corner Av Atlantica and Rua Sa Ferreira
Banda de Ipanema (Ipanema)
05:00 pm
Concentration point (04 pm): Praça General Osorio (near Teixeira de Melo St
>> SUNDAY
Cordão do Boi Tatá (Downtown)
10:00am
Concentration point (09:00 am): Praça XV
Bangalafumenga (Gloria - Aterro do Flamengo)
10:30 am
Concentration point (10:00 am): between MAM (Museum of Modern Art) and Marina da Gloria
Simpatia é quase Amor (Ipanema)
3:00 pm
Concentration point (02 pm): General Osorio Square (near Rua Teixeira de Melo)
Suvaco do Cristo (Jardim Botânico)
Sunday before carnival - 10:00 am or 3:00 pm (exactly time is only available on the day of the party)
Concentration point: (corner of Jardim Botânico St. with Faro St.)
>> MONDAY
Sargento Pimenta (Gloria - Aterro do Flamengo)
10:30 am
Concentration point (10:00 am): between MAM ( Museum of Modern Art) and Marina da Gloria
>> TUESDAY
Carmelitas (Santa Teresa)
10:30 am
Concentration point (10:00 am): corner of Rua Dias de Barros and Santa Teresa Slope
Banda de Ipanema (Ipanema)
05:00 pm
Concentration point (04:pm): Praça General Osorio (near Teixeira de Melo St
Famous bands list (Estimated schedule)
>> FRIDAY
Carmelitas (Santa Teresa)
03:30pm
Concentration point (03:00 pm): corner of Rua Dias de Barros and Santa Teresa Slope
Azeitona sem Caroço (Leblon)
08:00 pm
Concentration point (8:00 am): Rua Dias Ferreira, 605
>> SATURDAY
Cordão do Bola Preta (Downtown)
09:00 am
Concentration point (8:00 am): Av. 1 De Março Corner of Rua do Rosario
Bloco do Barbas (Botafogo)
03:30 pm
Concentration point (03pm): corner Rua Arnaldo Quintela and Rua Assis Bueno
Banda Sa Ferreira (Copacabana)
04:30 pm
Concentration point (04pm): corner Av Atlantica and Rua Sa Ferreira
Banda de Ipanema (Ipanema)
05:00 pm
Concentration point (04 pm): Praça General Osorio (near Teixeira de Melo St
>> SUNDAY
Cordão do Boi Tatá (Downtown)
10:00am
Concentration point (09:00 am): Praça XV
Bangalafumenga (Gloria - Aterro do Flamengo)
10:30 am
Concentration point (10:00 am): between MAM (Museum of Modern Art) and Marina da Gloria
Simpatia é quase Amor (Ipanema)
3:00 pm
Concentration point (02 pm): General Osorio Square (near Rua Teixeira de Melo)
Suvaco do Cristo (Jardim Botânico)
Sunday before carnival - 10:00 am or 3:00 pm (exactly time is only available on the day of the party)
Concentration point: (corner of Jardim Botânico St. with Faro St.)
>> MONDAY
Sargento Pimenta (Gloria - Aterro do Flamengo)
10:30 am
Concentration point (10:00 am): between MAM ( Museum of Modern Art) and Marina da Gloria
>> TUESDAY
Carmelitas (Santa Teresa)
10:30 am
Concentration point (10:00 am): corner of Rua Dias de Barros and Santa Teresa Slope
Banda de Ipanema (Ipanema)
05:00 pm
Concentration point (04:pm): Praça General Osorio (near Teixeira de Melo St
Our 'Carnival like a Native' package is the best way for travelers to enjoy the true spirit of Carnival, and a brilliant opportunity to make sure their Carnival experience is unique and unforgettable . Our exclusive, one of a kind package will allow passengers to experience the full emotion and excitement of this special celebration.
Your client will be the honored guest of one of Rio's renowned Samba Schools and will be fitted with their very own costume of the school. On parade night they will be taken to the Sambodrome and, in the company of our guide and fellow members of "Escola de Samba", they will participate in the unforgettable parade that is Carnival in Rio.
After parading we suggest they come and watch the other Samba Schools perform. (In this case, they must buy the carnival ticket for the selected sector).
IMPORTANT - To purchase the Carnival costume we will need to have some of the client's measurements, including shoe size and clothing size (S,M,L,XL). Clients must pick up their costume at Blumar´s carnival headquarters (at a hotel to be informed). Personal delivery is possible at an additional cost per costume.
On parade day our staff will be at the Sambadrome to give them full assistance in getting to the start point before their parade and bringing them back to their seat to continue watching the show.
Important - Parading time will depend on the selected Samba School's schedule which will only be available 2 weeks before carnival.
Your client will be the honored guest of one of Rio's renowned Samba Schools and will be fitted with their very own costume of the school. On parade night they will be taken to the Sambodrome and, in the company of our guide and fellow members of "Escola de Samba", they will participate in the unforgettable parade that is Carnival in Rio.
After parading we suggest they come and watch the other Samba Schools perform. (In this case, they must buy the carnival ticket for the selected sector).
IMPORTANT - To purchase the Carnival costume we will need to have some of the client's measurements, including shoe size and clothing size (S,M,L,XL). Clients must pick up their costume at Blumar´s carnival headquarters (at a hotel to be informed). Personal delivery is possible at an additional cost per costume.
On parade day our staff will be at the Sambadrome to give them full assistance in getting to the start point before their parade and bringing them back to their seat to continue watching the show.
Important - Parading time will depend on the selected Samba School's schedule which will only be available 2 weeks before carnival.
Tours and Services Restrictions
During Carnival there will be certain tour and transfer restrictions in place in the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Recife and Salvador.
Rio de Janeiro
The following tours will not be running between March 01st to 06th (Fri to Wed):
- Hd Secrets of old Rio
- Hd Petropolis tour
- Fd Angra dos Reis
- Fd Buzios
- Fd Tropical Island
- Rio by night tours
BUZIOS, ANGRA DOS REIS & PARATY
We strongly advise against travelling from Rio de Janeiro to these cities on March 01st (Friday) or returning to Rio de Janeiro on March 06th (Wednesday) due to heavy traffic jams. These cities are close to Rio de Janeiro and are visited by large numbers of local people during this period.
RECIFE
The following tours will not be running on February 23rd (Saturday) and 24th (Sunday) and between March 01st (Friday) and 06th (Wednesday) :
- HD and FD City tour Cultural
- HD and FD City Tour Recife / Olinda
- Panoramic tour by night
SALVADOR
During Carnival period (February 08th to 14th) there will be an additional charge of 50% on all services.
Transfer to/from Hotels
* There will be restricted vehicle access to certain hotels on the Carnival Circuit of the Trio Electricos between Thursday and Wednesday. As many streets will be closed passengers may have to walk for a block to get in and out of their hotels.
* For transfer after 12pm it is recommended to add a security service (1 security guard per 10 passengers).
Hotels located along the Carnival Circuits are:
* Barra / Ondina Circuit - from 12:00pm to 07:00am
Fera Hotel, Vila Galé, Atlantic Towers, Marazul, Monte Pascoal, Portobello, Sol Barra, Grande Hotel da Barra and Ondina Apart and other hotels located in Barra and Ondina neighborhoods.
* Campo Grande / Avenida Circuit - from 12.00pm to 4.00am
Wish da Bahia by GJP (former Sheraton da Bahia), Sol Vitória Marina, Bahia do Sol.
* Pelourinho Circuit - 2.00pm to 5.00am
Casa do Amarelindo, Villa Bahia, Solar dos Deuses, Cruz do Pascoal, Pestana Convento do Carmo, and other pousadas located in Pelourinho.
* All tours should be done during the morning only.
The following places will be closed during Carnival:
* Mercado Modelo - closed from Saturday 12pm to Tuesday ( HD Panoramic tour)
* Bonfim Church - closed from Sunday 12pm to Tuesday (HD Panoramic tour)
* São Francisco Church and Cathedral - closed from Thursday to Wednesday (HD Historical tour)
The following services will not be available from Thursday to Wednesday:
* Pelourinho by night
* Carnival Rehearsal
* Fd City tour
* All SIB Tours
* Private transfer only driver
The following tours will not be available from Sunday to Tuesday:
* Bahia by night w/ show at Miguel de Santana
* Hd City tour Panoramic
Tour with restricted availability from Thursday to Wednesday:
* Historical city tour (only available during the morning and without the visit to São Francisco Church (will be closed)
The description of the aforementioned Historical City Tour during this period is as follows:
Due to carnival much of the city will be closed to vehicles, resulting in the rerouting of our traditional Historical City Tour. When possible we will extend the tour to include a visit to the Mercado Modelo.
After being picked up from your hotel we will drive to Pelourinho via the Tororo Lake, where wonderful sculptures of the Orixás can be seen on the tranquil waters. Upon arrival in Pelourinho the walking section of the tour begins. We will stroll through the area's cobbled streets past beautiful colonial buildings and churches (church opening hours will however be affected due to carnival). The streets will be covered in carnival decorations however during the morning there will be little or no carnival activity going on, allowing us to calmly explore the area. The bands parading through the streets that provide the carnival entertainment in this part of town begin in the afternoon, and provide a glimpse of the more traditional carnival that is very different from the other more hectic parts of the city.
From Pelourinho we will continue on foot to the Municipal Square which has a wonderful view of the bay. We will them take a short elevator ride to the bustling Mercado Modelo, the ever popular market for local souvenirs and handcrafts. Return to hotel.
During Carnival there will be certain tour and transfer restrictions in place in the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Recife and Salvador.
Rio de Janeiro
The following tours will not be running between March 01st to 06th (Fri to Wed):
- Hd Secrets of old Rio
- Hd Petropolis tour
- Fd Angra dos Reis
- Fd Buzios
- Fd Tropical Island
- Rio by night tours
BUZIOS, ANGRA DOS REIS & PARATY
We strongly advise against travelling from Rio de Janeiro to these cities on March 01st (Friday) or returning to Rio de Janeiro on March 06th (Wednesday) due to heavy traffic jams. These cities are close to Rio de Janeiro and are visited by large numbers of local people during this period.
RECIFE
The following tours will not be running on February 23rd (Saturday) and 24th (Sunday) and between March 01st (Friday) and 06th (Wednesday) :
- HD and FD City tour Cultural
- HD and FD City Tour Recife / Olinda
- Panoramic tour by night
SALVADOR
During Carnival period (February 08th to 14th) there will be an additional charge of 50% on all services.
Transfer to/from Hotels
* There will be restricted vehicle access to certain hotels on the Carnival Circuit of the Trio Electricos between Thursday and Wednesday. As many streets will be closed passengers may have to walk for a block to get in and out of their hotels.
* For transfer after 12pm it is recommended to add a security service (1 security guard per 10 passengers).
Hotels located along the Carnival Circuits are:
* Barra / Ondina Circuit - from 12:00pm to 07:00am
Fera Hotel, Vila Galé, Atlantic Towers, Marazul, Monte Pascoal, Portobello, Sol Barra, Grande Hotel da Barra and Ondina Apart and other hotels located in Barra and Ondina neighborhoods.
* Campo Grande / Avenida Circuit - from 12.00pm to 4.00am
Wish da Bahia by GJP (former Sheraton da Bahia), Sol Vitória Marina, Bahia do Sol.
* Pelourinho Circuit - 2.00pm to 5.00am
Casa do Amarelindo, Villa Bahia, Solar dos Deuses, Cruz do Pascoal, Pestana Convento do Carmo, and other pousadas located in Pelourinho.
* All tours should be done during the morning only.
The following places will be closed during Carnival:
* Mercado Modelo - closed from Saturday 12pm to Tuesday ( HD Panoramic tour)
* Bonfim Church - closed from Sunday 12pm to Tuesday (HD Panoramic tour)
* São Francisco Church and Cathedral - closed from Thursday to Wednesday (HD Historical tour)
The following services will not be available from Thursday to Wednesday:
* Pelourinho by night
* Carnival Rehearsal
* Fd City tour
* All SIB Tours
* Private transfer only driver
The following tours will not be available from Sunday to Tuesday:
* Bahia by night w/ show at Miguel de Santana
* Hd City tour Panoramic
Tour with restricted availability from Thursday to Wednesday:
* Historical city tour (only available during the morning and without the visit to São Francisco Church (will be closed)
The description of the aforementioned Historical City Tour during this period is as follows:
Due to carnival much of the city will be closed to vehicles, resulting in the rerouting of our traditional Historical City Tour. When possible we will extend the tour to include a visit to the Mercado Modelo.
After being picked up from your hotel we will drive to Pelourinho via the Tororo Lake, where wonderful sculptures of the Orixás can be seen on the tranquil waters. Upon arrival in Pelourinho the walking section of the tour begins. We will stroll through the area's cobbled streets past beautiful colonial buildings and churches (church opening hours will however be affected due to carnival). The streets will be covered in carnival decorations however during the morning there will be little or no carnival activity going on, allowing us to calmly explore the area. The bands parading through the streets that provide the carnival entertainment in this part of town begin in the afternoon, and provide a glimpse of the more traditional carnival that is very different from the other more hectic parts of the city.
From Pelourinho we will continue on foot to the Municipal Square which has a wonderful view of the bay. We will them take a short elevator ride to the bustling Mercado Modelo, the ever popular market for local souvenirs and handcrafts. Return to hotel.
