Spring 2012 Rio Carnaval is unquestionably the world’s most notorious celebration! Rio Carnaval highlights Brazil’s brilliance, energy and culture. It is an experience to witness firsthand, drawing hundreds of thousands to Rio de Janeiro’s streets each year and is notorious for its electrifying colors, samba music, enormous floats, masquerades, costumes and dancers.
Carnaval occurs around Mardi Gras each year, and both events provide a time to maximize on fun prior to Lent, which is traditionally a time of abstinence and sacrifice. The origins go back to ancient Greek and Roman celebrations, which when later incorporated into the Catholic liturgical calendar, allowed parties until Ash Wednesday. Carnaval is always celebrated seven Sundays prior to Easter, which varies between approximately March 22 and April 25.
The Portuguese brought the concept of Carnaval to Rio around 1850 and Brazil has since added its own twist. The Carnaval of Rio de Janeiro is the largest and most famous in the world today, and it accounts for 80% of Brazil’s beer consumption and 70% of visitors annually. Brazilians claim that Carnaval dwarfs its American cousin, Mardi Gras in New Orleans…True or False...come with Ludus Tours and find out.
With the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Games right around the corner, all eyes are on Rio and Carnaval in the coming years, which will continue to be bigger and better. Ludus Tours is here to take you on an unforgettable trip to see Rio Carnaval for yourself. Check out our package options below for 2012. We recommend booking well in advance!
Ludus Tours offers 4 night Rio Carnaval packages, which will include:
4 Star hotel accommodation at Merlin Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro
Traditional Brazilian Welcome or Farewell dinner
Daily buffet breakfast
Airport transportation to/from your hotel
Excursions and tours of the Christ Statue in Corcovado Mountain and Sugar Loaf
Premium seating tickets at the Sambadrome for the Rio Carnaval Parade
VIP shuttle transportation to/from hotel to the Sambadrome
Entry to the prestigious and coveted Marvelous City Ball at Scala Rio
Guided assistance and translators to maximize your enjoyment - all the local knowledge but by American experts in Rio
Happy hour and private reception event
Exclusive gift bag
"Thank you Ludus for an amazing weekend! It was an experience I shall NEVER forget!”
