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Rio Carnival Travel Packages 2011,


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Rio Carnival Travel Packages 2011,

Although Carnival is celebrated in towns and villages throughout Brazil and other Catholic countries, Rio de Janeiro has long been regarded as the Carnival Capital of the World. Book now for 2011 & pay 2010 prices!
4 Mar 2011
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil

“The best incentive in the world”. Over 500,000 people visit the carnival every year. One of the greatest elements of the Rio Carnival is that it not only provides entertainment for many people around the world but at the same time it offers you the chance to learn about the true culture of Brazil  . The carnival is the most exciting moment for the Brazilians. They work and save money for a year in order to participate in the carnival.

 

Kirkstone offers you the opportunity to entertain your clients or staff at the magnificent Rio Carnival. We can arrange a samba lesson, costumes, take you to the best parties, superb restaurants and much more…

 

Rio Carnival, Rio De Janeiro  3rd - 10th March 2011

 

Flights:


Depart:  3rd March  -  BA London Heathrow @ 15:15
Arrive:    3rd March -   Paris CDG @ 17:30
Depart:  3rd March  -  Paris CDC @ 19:50
Arrive:    4th March -   Rio @ 04:50 a.m.


Depart:  9th March - Rio @ 23:50
Arrive:   10th March - Paris CDG @ 14:05
Depart:  10th March - Paris CDC @ 17:10
Arrive:   10th March - BA London Heathrow @ 17:25


Hotel Selection & Costs


Savoy Othon Travel
3 stars hotel located beachfront in Copacabana, Standard city view room


Total cost Including flights and Transfers


Single Occupancy Room - £1,615.00 per person plus Vat for 5 nights
Double Occupancy Room - £1,225.00 per person plus Vat for 5 nights


Rio Othon Palace
4 stars hotel located beachfront in Copacabana, superior seaside ocean view room


Total cost Including flights and Transfers


Single Occupancy Room - £2,235.00 per person plus Vat for 5 nights
Double Occupancy Room - £1,535.00 per person plus Vat for 5 nights


Sofitel Rio De Janeiro
5 stars hotel located beachfront in Copacabana, Superior pool view room


Total cost Including flights and Transfers


Single Occupancy Room - £4,315.00 per person plus Vat for 5 nights
Double Occupancy Room - £2,645.00 per person plus Vat for 5 nights


Grandstand tickets for the Carnival Parade: (Includes return transfers from your hotel)

Cost: £555.00 per person plus Vat

 


Sample Excursion Options


Angra dos Reis including lunch and schooner cruise - £215.00 per person plus Vat


Depart from the Angra dos Reis Pier. We will spend the day on the sea, enjoying the numerous islands of the Angra archipelago, such as the islands of Francisca, Maia, Cataguases, Botinas and Gipóias. We will stop to swim and have lunch at the Luiz Rosa Restaurant. The tour is a feast for the eyes with the crystal clear waters of the sea and the lush foliage of the rain forest. Angra dos Reis is composed of 365 islands with 2,000 beaches and is one of Brazil’s most dazzling landscapes. Tropical fruits are served on-board.


Duration: 10 hours


Sugar Loaf and Corcovado with lunch - £205.00 per person plus Vat


After breakfast to you are taken on a tour of the most famous landmarks of the city where we will see the natural beauties from up above. Proceeding as far as Cosme Velho station to board a train for the ride through Tijuca Forest up to Corcovado Mountain.


Upon arrival at the top we have mechanized access, with panoramic elevators and escalators that take us to the foot of the statute (located at 2.300ft above sea level). There, passengers will enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, discover why it is called the "Marvelous City" and why Christ the Redeemer Statue is considered one of the new 7th Wonder of World. On the way back we will drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon until the Restaurant at Ipanema where we will have lunch.


Once you are suitably fortified the part of our tour will begin with a visit to the Botanic Garden, followed by a trip to another wonder of the world thke famous landmark - Sugar Loaf Mountain. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, the Corcovado and Rio downtown.


Duration: 8 hours

 

Please note: The above costs and packages are subject to change and availability at the time of booking



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