Carnival
Brazil 2026

what awaits you

This is not a drill. You’re going to Rio de Janeiro—where the beaches are golden, the samba parades are wild, and the energy doesn’t quit.
Join the biggest party on the planet and soak up all the Carnival vibes. Dance in the streets, cheer on the Samba parades, explore iconic spots like Christ the Redeemer. And yes… you will need good shoes 👟

CARNIVAL PACKAGES 2026


We’ve got three Carnival packages. Not sure which package to book? Start here:

👉 Mostly here to party? Go for the Classic: 7 days in Rio
👉 Want a party and a breather? Pick the Combo: Rio + Ilha Grande
👉 Trying to see everything? Go Full Send: Rio + Ilha Grande + Iguazu Falls

Whichever vibe you choose, it’s Carnival. You literally can’t go wrong.

🎭 Rio Carnival Package

🗓️ 14th February – 21st February

📍 Stay in Rio de Janeiro

The classic experience: 7 days of nonstop celebration.
Carnival by day, street parties by night. Free time to hit the beach, explore Rio, and recover in between.

See the full itinerary

Just €1240

Regular price €1290
Use code SAMBA to get €50 off!

🌴 Rio Carnival + Ilha Grande

🗓️ 14th February – 24st February *

📍 Rio + Chill Island Escape

Carnival in Rio then head to Ilha Grande to swim, snorkel, and nap in a hammock while your legs forgive you. The perfect mix of
party + peace.

See the full itinerary

Just €1640

Regular price €1690
Use code SAMBA to get €50 off!

🌎 All In:
Explore Brazil

🗓️ 14th February – 27th February *

📍 Rio + Ilha Grande + Iguazu Falls

Samba your heart out in Rio.
Recharge on an island paradise.
Be blown away by Iguazu Falls—a natural wonder that makes every “bucket list.” This is Brazil, full stop.

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Just €2140

Regular price €2190
Use code SAMBA to get €50 off!

Rio Carnival Package

🗓️ Day 1 to Day 8: Carnival in Brazil package
🗓️Day 1 to Day 11: Carnival in Brazil + Ilha Grande package
🗓️ Day 1 to Day 14: Explore Brazil package

Day 1: Feb 14 – Touchdown

Arrival Day

Optional Dinner

Meet Your Guide

We made it squad! Carnival starts now!

Meet your Yes-Trips Leader in Rio de Janeiro, drop your bags and suit up! 😉
First caipirinha of the trip? Mandatory! 🍹
Meet your crew then it’s straight into the party 🎉
Night in Rio 🏨

Day 2: Feb 15 – Rio Carnival

Street party

Optional Sambódromo Parade

Overnight Rio

Fuel up on pão de queijo, fruit & strong Brazilian coffee 🥐

Then it’s off to the blocos—Rio’s vibrant street parties to join your YT leader and dance with locals in the streets 🎊

Optional add-on: Watch the legendary Sambódromo Parade (yes, the one with fireworks and floats) 🔥

Night in Rio 🏨

Day 3: Feb 16 – Carnival or Waves

Street party

Optional surf lesson

Overnight Rio

Breakfast, then back into the Carnival madness 🍍
Another day of blocos, more dancing, more glitter ✨
Optional add-on: Ditch the feathers and surf Ipanema instead 🏄
Beach, music, sun = your perfect recharge ☀️
Night in Rio 🏨

Day 4: Feb 17 – Christ the Reedemer

Cristo Redentor visit

Free time

Overnight Rio

Scenic breakfast with a view, you’ve earned it ! 📸
Time to visit the iconic Cristo Redentor (he’s even more epic IRL) 🙏
Afternoon? Back to the blocos for more dancing. Prefer to chill? Head to the Copacabana beach.
Night in Rio 🏨

Day 5: Feb 18 – The Real Rio

City tour

Optional Favela tour

Free time

Start the day with a coffee by the beach ☕
Local-guided city tour: colonial streets andstories you won’t find on Google 🇧🇷
Optional add-on: Favela tour with a local guide, offering insights into the city’s diverse communities 😮
Prefer to chill? Want to party more? Beach time or Carnival festivities there is always something to do. 🎊
Night in Rio

Day 6: Feb 19 – Nature Escape

Nature tour

Free time

Overnight Rio

Morning bites + coffee = ready to roll ☕️
Join our local guide for a tour of Rio’s greener side – think lush parks, monkeys and forest trails. it’s all about fresh air and epic views. 🏞
In the evening, you know, there is always some party going on!🎊
Night in Rio 🏨

Day 7: Feb 20 – Free Day

Optional activities

Free time

Overnight Rio

Breakfast time 🥐
Your day, your way: Chill? Explore? Hike? Surf? It’s your call just ask your YT Leader for inspo. 🏖️
Nighttime = our big final night out in Rio! Bring your best energy for our goodbye party! 🕺
Night in Rio (final night for Carnival-only packages) 🏨

Day 8: Feb 21 – End of Carnival

Departure day

Ilha Grande extension begins *

* Overnight Rio

Final breakfast with the crew 🍳
Pack your bags (and probably a sandy pair of Havaianas) 📦
Time to say goodbye to your Yes-Trips fam. Hugs, selfies, and promises to reunite 👋
💛 Thanks for making it unforgettable. Fly home or keep the adventure going…

Curious about our ILHA GRANDE or IGUAZU FALLS extensions, then
keep reading …

ILHA GRANDE extension

Party at Carnival, then unwind in nature – the perfect combo.

🗓️Day 1 to Day 11: Carnival in Brazil + Ilha Grande package
🗓️ Day 1 to Day 14: Explore Brazil package

Day 8: Feb 21 – Ilha Grande

Boat ride to Ilha Grande

Free time

Overnight Ilha Grande

New vibe – trade city chaos for island breeze ⚡️
Scenic ride to the port, then a boat to Ilha Grande – it’s breathtaking 🚌
No cars, no crowds—just jungle, beaches, and turquoise water 🌴
Welcome to your tropical home for the next 3 nights. Sunset cocktails, hammocks, and barefoot living begins now 🏡
Overnight on Ilha Grande 🛏️

Day 9: Feb 22 – Beaches

Optional full-day boat tour

Free time

Overnight Ilha Grande

Morning fuel with ocean views, açaí, fruit & that salty breeze 🥐
Optional add-on: Hop aboard for a full-day boat tour around Ilha Grande’s dreamy coastline 🚤
Swim in turquoise lagoons, snorkel, and visit beaches you can only reach by boat
Fresh lunch served seaside (yes, it’s as perfect as it sounds) 🍤
Endless photo ops, endless chill – this is Brazil at its best 📸
Overnight on Ilha Grande 🛏️

Day 10: Feb 23 – A Me Day

Optional activities

Free time

Overnight Ilha Grande

Start the day island-style with strong coffee & pão de queijo 🍞
Today’s all about you: Chill on the beach with a coconut or join your Yes-Trips leader for a jungle hike to a hidden waterfall 💦 
Overnight Ilha Grande 🛏️

Day 11: Feb 24 – Goodbyes

Boat transfer back to mainland

Free time

Optional extension Iguazu Falls

Final breakfast on the island 🍳
Boat back to the mainland from Ilha Grande → Angra dos Reis

From here you’ve got two options:

Continuing the adventure? You’re off to São Paulo next 🇧🇷
Flying home? We’ll get you back to Rio for your flight ✈️
(Tip: book a flight late in the day—or better yet, the next morning) 💡 


Want to go all in? Keep reading …

CARNIVAL + ILHA GRANDE + IGUAZU FALLS

Explore Brazil’s greatest hits in one unforgettable trip. This extra package includes:

🗓️ Explore Brazil Extension: 21st February – 27th February

Day 11: Feb 24 – Off we go again

Flight to São Paulo

Paraty visit

São Paulo

Continuing the adventure? You’re off to São Paulo 🇧🇷
Stop in the charming UNESCO town of Paraty on the way 🏛️
Arrive in Brazil’s biggest city to skyscrapers, food, and nightlife 🏙️
Overnight in São Paulo 🛏️

Day 12: Feb 25 – Off to the Falls

City tour

Iguazu Falls visit

Overnight Foz do Iguaçu

Wake up and fuel up with breakfast 🥐
Morning city tour of São Paulo—street art, markets, and vibrant neighborhoods 🚶‍♂️
Afternoon flight to Foz do Iguaçu—time for waterfalls 🧳
Flights are included in the package ✈️
Overnight in Foz do Iguaçu 🛏️

Day 13: Feb 26 – Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls visit (Brazil side)

Optional jungle jeep + boat ride

Overnight Foz do Iguaçu

Start with breakfast 🥐
Visit the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. Panoramic trails and waterfall spray 🌊
Optional add-on: Macuco Safari—jungle jeep + boat ride under the falls 🚤
Expect rainbows, wildlife, and so many photos 📸
Overnight in Foz do Iguaçu 🛏️

Day 14: Feb 27 – Iguazu Falls + Goodbyes

Iguazu Falls visit (Argentina side)

Envening flight to Rio

Optional overnight Rio

Breakfast then grab your passport, today we cross into Argentina 🇦🇷
Walk along catwalks above the falls and soak up the views. Snap your final pics at this epic natural wonder 📷
Rcharge by the pool in the afternoon
Evening flight back to Rio de Janeiro. Arrival at GIG (Rio International) around 21:00 ✈️
Optional add-on: Overnight in Rio 🏨

What’s Included

7 nights accommodation in Rio (Copacabana or Ipanema) 🏨
– Daily breakfast included at your accommodation 🥐
– Street parties, blocos & samba parades 🎊
– Entrance and transport to Cristo Redentor 🙏
– City tour with experienced local guide 🏞️
– Nature tour in Rio + transport + park entrances 🌿
– Night activities & group socials 💃
– Yes-Trips Leader with you the whole trip 😉

– 3 nights accommodation on Ilha Grande 🏨
– All transport from Rio → Ilha Grande → Rio (bus + ferry) 🚌⛴️
– Daily breakfast on the island ☕
– Chill beach time & tropical jungle vibes 🌴
– Yes-Trips Leader to coordinate and support ⚡
– Night activities & hangouts 🥂

– 1 night in São Paulo 🏨
– City tour of São Paulo (street art, markets, local gems) 🚶‍♂️
– Stop in UNESCO town of Paraty en route 🏛️
– Flights from São Paulo → Foz do Iguaçu ✈️
– 2 nights in Foz do Iguaçu 🛏️
– Brazilian side visit to Iguazu Falls 🌊
– Argentinian side visit to Iguazu Falls 🇦🇷
– Yes-Trips Leader all the way 😉

not Included

– Travel insurance
– Visa costs (if applicable)
– Optional add-ons unless specified
– Transport to/from Rio airport on your own arrival/departure day (unless included in return from extensions)

Optional add-ons: Favela tour with local guide, Entrance to the Sambódromo Parade, Double room upgrade (Rio), Boat tour of Ilha Grande’s coastline, Macuco Safari: jeep ride + boat under the falls, Extra night in Rio after return

Optional Activities

We’re more than workouts — we’re a community built on progress, support, and sweat.

  • Rio Favelas Tour

  • Sambódromo Parade

  • Ilha Grande Boat Tour

  • Macuco Safari

  • Extra Night in Rio

What keeps them coming back

Real stories from real people. It’s more than just a trip — it’s the crew and the energy that make it unforgettable.

If you’re planning your trip to meet us in Rio de Janeiro , here is some useful info to help you!

Need an installment plan? Just shoot us an email at info@yes-trips.com – we’ll send you all the info!

Our groups are always made of people from all over the world and we want to give the chance to everyone to join us, no matter what airport they depart from!

When buying a flight make sure to buy the best time range you can get.
Recommendations of websites to buy cheap tickets:
Skyscanner
Hopper
Google Flights
Kayak

  • A Valid Passport and ID
  • Chargers and headphones
  • Sunglasses, Hats, Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Light jacket for potential rain and cooler nights
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Reusable water bottle (to refill as you go) and reusable shopping bag
  • We suggest to pack light, as we will be traveling a lot. A big backpack or small suitcase is our suggestion!

You have a list of activities included in your package, but in case you would like to get more of them, Yes-Trips offers you the possibility to do them at the best possible price!

Explore the OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES available and make your purchase as soon as possible so you can secure your spot.

Extra activities available soon.

Sambodromo is the stadium for the Samba schools parades during Carnaval in Brazil. The Sambadromo generally consists of tiered spectator viewing areas surrounding a long alley for the schools to parade down.

The Samba schools promote the Brazilian–African dance form of Samba throughout the year. Several months before Carnival, they begin their preparations for the big parade.

The Samba schools mainly consist of volunteers from the local neighborhoods. Money is raised from the sales of their school’s tickets for the Samba Parade or by sponsorship.

We always highly recommend you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to travel light heart and protect yourself in case of travel delays, missed flights, illness, or any other unforeseeable situations during your travel.

Arriving a day early/ Leaving a day late?
Don’t worry, at Yes-trips we help you manage the booking of extra nights. All you have to do is send us an email to info@yes-trips.com with the subject: Extra night Brazil and the date and we will take care of it for you.

You can arrive and depart at any time on the arrival and departure dates of the trip! Those days are mostly filled with free time to ensure you don’t miss a thing!

Yes, of course! Everyone can join our trips.

Blocos, also known as Blocks, are the heart of Rio’s Carnival.
These blocks, or street parties represent the city’s diverse communities and their love for music and dance. They have unique rhythms and styles. Their parties are much more casual than the parades in the Sambadrome.
Blocos is a big part of the carnival, attracting locals and tourists with samba, costumes, and energy for many years. Every Block provides a special experience for anyone and everyone! They allow people to fully enjoy the real Brazilian carnival atmosphere.

Yes-Trips cannot be held responsible for any delays or cancellations that are caused by events that are beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of civil authority (strikes), acts of terrorism, civil commotion, demonstrations, eruptions etc.

In case you need to cancel your ticket, you can do it and get a full refund until 31th of September 2025 by sending an email to info@yes-trips.com with “cancellation Brazil trip” as subject.
After this date, cancellation with refund is not possible, yet you will always have the possibility to resell your ticket, and of course we can help you out with that.

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