Brazil Tour to Carnival & Iguazu: Rio, Alagoas (Luxury)

Day 1. Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Meet Your Guide. Transfer to Belmond Copacabana Palace.

Upon arrival* your guide will meet you at the airport with a sign and escort you to your private transfer. Your first impression of Rio is born from the close proximity of things that don't seem to fit together: dark granite peaks rising right behind residential towers, groups of neighbors chatting at building entrances, and a city that never drops to a whisper, even after sunset.

Among Brazil's luxury hotels, Copacabana Palace stands out not just for its historic facade. It's praised for attentive service, impeccable housekeeping, and a breakfast that sets the tone for the day. You'll be staying in a Deluxe Ocean View room – meaning your mornings start with Copacabana, right outside your window.

Your VIP stay at Copacabana Palace continues with a free evening. We recommend dinner at Cipriani – a Michelin-starred restaurant known for contemporary Italian cuisine, an excellent wine list, and live piano.

*Fast Track service is available as an add-on: meet-and-greet at the aircraft, priority security clearance, check-in assistance, baggage handling, electric cart transfer, and porter service.

Day 2. Rio de Janeiro. Corcovado Tour to Christ the Redeemer. Evening – Carnival Ball at Copacabana Palace

After breakfast, you'll head to Christ the Redeemer. The ecological train carries you through the Tijuca Forest to the summit of Corcovado. From the base of the statue, you can see all of Rio spread between mountains, lagoons, and the ocean: the green expanse of the Botanical Garden, the massive bowl of Maracanã Stadium, the Niterói Bridge, and islands scattered across the bay.

Lunch at Aprazivel (not included).

Then you'll explore the historic center. You'll see the Lapa Arches cutting across the neighborhood in a clean white line, and the Selarón Steps rising between buildings in a colorful mosaic of tiles from around the world. You'll also admire the Municipal Theater and step inside the Metropolitan Cathedral, with its striking stained-glass windows.

Before the ball, you might have dinner at Marius Degustare (not included).

At 10 PM, your exclusive Carnival tour continues at Copacabana Palace. The grand halls fill with guests in carnival costumes and live music. Until 5 AM, you'll be more than a spectator – you'll be a guest at one of Rio's most exclusive celebrations, with fine dining and impeccable service. The shimmer of fabrics, the clink of glasses, and the music – all of it blending into a night to remember.

Day 3. Rio de Janeiro. Free Morning. Helicopter Flight Over Rio (30 min). Evening – Samba School Parade at the Sambadrome

The morning is yours to recover – sleep in after the ball, enjoy a late breakfast, or wander the city without a guide.

Then comes the helicopter flight. In 30 minutes, distances that felt vast on the ground come together in a single frame. From above, you can see how Corcovado, the lagoon, the beachfront neighborhoods, and Sugarloaf are all connected. With each turn, another part of the city reveals itself, and familiar landmarks take on a new shape.

At night, you'll take your place at the Sambadrome in a private box – a lodge for up to six guests. From here, you can see the details of the costumes, the expressions of the dancers, and the work of the crews on the floats. The samba schools pass before you one after another, and the stands pick up the familiar refrains.

*Rio Carnival VIP tickets include a Frisa box in Sector 4, rows A/B, with seating for six – exclusive to your group. Private transfer and guide are included; you choose your return time.

Day 4. Rio de Janeiro. Sugarloaf Mountain Tour with VIP Fast Track

After the night at the Sambadrome, your luxury Carnival experience continues with a free morning. There's no rush to get anywhere – you can rejoin the program when the noise of the night has fully faded.

In the afternoon, your guide will meet you at the hotel and take you to Praia Vermelha. The cable car first lifts you to Urca Hill – a wide platform where you can pause, grab a snack, and watch the bay enter the city between islands and neighborhoods.

The second segment takes you higher, to Sugarloaf Mountain. Corcovado showed you Rio from above the mountains; from here, the coastline comes into sharp focus – the curve of Copacabana, the Niterói Bridge, the islands, and Christ the Redeemer in the distance. That's why VIP Rio tours include both peaks – the impressions don't repeat, even though the city below is the same.

*Fast Track access at Sugarloaf is included, letting you skip the general queue. This is the kind of detail that sets a VIP Brazil tour apart.

Day 5. Rio de Janeiro. Free Day. Optional – Private Boat Trip to Angra dos Reis

A free day leaves the choice up to you. Explore Rio on your own or book ahead at Lasai (not included) – an intimate ten-seat restaurant with two Michelin stars and a surprising tasting menu. During a premium Brazil getaway, you decide how to spend your time. For an elite Rio dining experience, it's best to reserve a table in advance.

If you'd like to trade the city for islands, you can head to Angra dos Reis.

* Two transfer options are available for this private VIP Brazil tour: a helicopter gets you there in about 40 minutes, or a car takes about three hours.

In Angra, a private boat awaits. It will cruise between the islands of Costa Verde, with stops for swimming and snorkeling. The fish are visible right through the clear water, and lunch is served on one of the islands. This is how you add a sea day to your exclusive Brazil tour – without a group, on your own schedule.

*Angra dos Reis trip, transfers, boat, and lunch are not included in the package price.

Day 6. Flight Rio – Foz do Iguaçu. Check-in at Belmond das Cataratas. Brazilian Side of the Falls. Macuco Safari (Private Boat). Helicopter Flight Over the Falls. Bird Park

After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport and fly to Foz do Iguaçu. Your guide will meet you upon arrival and take you to a Junior Suite with breakfast at Belmond das Cataratas – the only hotel inside the national park, which means you can reach the falls without the lines.

Today, Iguazu reveals itself from four angles. During a VIP tour of the Brazilian side, you'll walk the panoramic trail, gradually taking in the entire line of cascades. Then an open jeep carries you three kilometers through the forest to the Macuco Safari launch. A private boat brings you as close to the falling water as possible – close enough to feel its full force.

After the boat, a ten-minute helicopter flight lifts you above the falls. From above, the individual streams come together into a wide arc cutting through the forest.

The day ends at the Iguazu Bird Park. In large walk-through aviaries, macaws fly over visitors, toucans perch near the path, and butterflies and hummingbirds flash among the leaves.

Day 7. Foz do Iguaçu. Argentine Side of the Falls. Devil's Throat Viewing Platform

Your private Iguazu tour begins at the hotel: your guide will accompany you across the border and through the national park. This is one of the advantages of a guided tour – no need to navigate the crossing or the routes on your own.

Yesterday, you saw Iguazu from a distance and from the air. The Argentine side changes the perspective. An ecological train takes you to the start of the walking trail, then catwalks lead across the wide river. The water still flows calmly, birds settle along the paths, and orchids and butterflies appear among the damp greenery.

The most dramatic cascade is the Devil's Throat: the air grows cooler, spray reaches farther, and you can feel a slight vibration underfoot. At the edge, the calm river suddenly drops into the gorge. Three different routes let you experience the falls from different angles – which is why two VIP Iguazu excursions don't overlap. One shows the falls as a whole; the other brings you face-to-face with the water itself.

Day 8. Flight Iguazu – Maceió (Alagoas). Transfer to Kenoa Exclusive Beach Spa & Resort

After breakfast, you can walk out to the falls one more time. Early in the morning, the trails near das Cataratas are especially quiet. This is how Belmond hotels in Brazil let you keep exploring a place, even on the morning of your departure. Then you'll be taken to the airport for your flight to Maceió, with a connection in Rio de Janeiro.

In the capital of Alagoas state, a completely different part of the journey begins. Maceió, Brazil – this leg is dedicated to coastal seclusion. A private transfer from the airport takes you to Kenoa Exclusive Beach Spa & Resort, where service is attentive but never intrusive. The reserve vegetation surrounds you, the Atlantic is visible from the rooms, and the beach is rarely crowded.

This exclusive Alagoas resort sits next to a nature reserve. You'll stay in the Apoena Suite with breakfast. The 45 m² suite features a terrace with panoramic ocean views, an indoor garden in the bathroom, and a Japanese ofuro bath made from fragrant cedar. After the flight, it's especially satisfying to fill it and have nowhere else to be.

Days 9–10. Alagoas. Free Time. Relax on the Exclusive Beach

Today, there's no schedule to follow. Luxury relaxation in Alagoas offers a rare chance to spend the entire day by the sea – step onto the beach when you feel like it, retreat to your room during the midday heat, and return to the water toward evening.

Here, you quickly understand why the beaches of Alagoas are a special kind of luxury. The light sand is barely noticeable underfoot, the water stays warm, and the gentle slope lets you swim comfortably near the shore. The beach at Kenoa is surrounded by tropical vegetation and rarely shared with large tour groups.

It's the quiet and the lack of a schedule that define a VIP escape on Brazil's northeast coast. After Carnival in Rio and the roar of Iguazu, this kind of elite Brazil getaway feels especially welcome – impressions settle in your memory while you listen only to the sound of the surf.

Day 11. Transfer to Maceió Airport. Departure Home

At the scheduled time, a driver will take you to Maceió airport. From there, you'll fly to Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo to connect with your international flight.

Your VIP Rio – Iguazu – Alagoas tour has come to an end, with each part of Brazil leaving its own mood. In Rio, you were inside the celebration: evening gowns and carnival costumes side by side at the ball, and from your private box at the Sambadrome, you watched the best dancers pass before thousands of spectators. A VIP Carnival experience in Brazil that stays with you long after the lights fade.

Then came Iguazu – the power of water that drowns out even your own thoughts. And Alagoas gave you back a sense of time you could spend without a schedule. This premium combination tour wove together city, waterfalls, and coast so that the impressions never competed with each other. You'll return home not with one story about Brazil, but with three.

REVIEW №1- Татьяна

Аня и Саша, отзыв от клиентов Чечиных!
отзыв от клиента: бооольше всего понравилось на водопадах, в Буэнос-Айресе и Эль-Калафате.
Еще Рио - хотя там было пасмурно и может быть это чуть смазало краски, но это Рио же!
БА чистый и интересный - пишут, в отличии от Рио))
Патагония зимой прозрачный и от белого до синего лед, чистый безумно понравилось!
Не зашла Амазонка - наигранные гиды, нет животных. Видимо, нужно ехать глубже уже.
Не зашел Сан-Паулу.
Ну вот вроде бы все))
Вам спасибо за все орг моменты, понравилось работать, вернемся как будут запросы еще.

Tatiana Leina
Head of Latin America Department

REVIEW №2- Ирина Эрнандес Фернандес

Уважаемые коллеги, Елена, Аня, Саша, добрый день! От имени туристов выражаем вам огромную благодарность за организацию их тура. Что особенно туристы отмечают: высокий уровень организации трансферов, ответственность и внимательность гидов, их поддержка чувствовалась 24/7, их профессионализм в плане организации и проведения экскурсий. Очень просим выразить благодарность принимающей стороне, особенно хочется выделить Татьяну (Ушуайа), Павел (Буэнос Айрес), Тьяго (Игуасу), Элеонора (Рио-де-Жанейро). Благодарим Вас за подбор отелей по маршруту!

REVIEW №3- Sana Mehta

Dear Team
Greetings of the day....!!

The clients have returned and they are extremely satisfied with the services provided by Ada Tours in Rio Brazil. The guide and driver were excellent and very very informative.
Thank you so much for your hospitality and services.

Thanks and regards,
Sana Mehta

REVIEW №4- Jaison Axis Tours

Dear Mr. Lucas and Ms. Anna,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to both of you for the excellent support and coordination throughout my travel. Thank you for carefully planning the itinerary, selecting the best attractions, arranging knowledgeable tour guides, and ensuring that everything went smoothly without any delays or missed activities.

REVIEW №5- Jayesh S Rahalkar

Thank you very much for all the fantastic arrangements!
We really enjoyed the trip!
Looking forward for more such holidays!

REVIEW №6- Jyoti

Thank you for all the arrangements , we enjoyed the trip!

REVIEW №7- Shailesh

Thank you for the excellently arranged tour -we are very happy -all arrangements were excellent-
Thank you Farzana,Roni, Ada Tours

REVIEW №8- Gina Curacao

Hi, Ada a good week for you all.
Thanks a million to make my clients dream come true.
He also send it to me but i will also give him a call later on.
As soon as I have more clientS i will nor doubt to contact you.

Thanks again and a blessed week for all off you.

REVIEW №9- Kok

Buenas noches Viera. Antes que me comiense la semana de trabajo quisiera agradecerle por un tremendo tour que tume por Pero. Su paquete de tours fue muy personalisado para mis expectativas. Cada dia de la itinerario se cumplio como decrito. No tengo palabras para agradecer a todos los quías y taxístas que se me han asignado. Todos hicieron un buen trabajo y siempre a la hora indicada. Para una persona viajando solo eso trae tranquilidad. Los lugares que he visidado eran todos muy impresionantes. Con Cusco y los tours correspondientes los mas destacados. Me quede muy impresionado de la cultura Inca y la visita al Machu Picchu era una experiencia espiritual elevadora. El viaje de Arequipa a Nasca de 10 horas por bus era agotador. Llegue dormido a Nasca y me tuvieron que departar. Comprendo que para poder ver a el condor y también volar sobra el desierto de Nasca este viaje fue la mejor opción.
Los hoteles fueron perfectos. Mi favorita fue lq Britania Crystal Miraflores. Yo le daría 4.5 *. Yo recomendaria este tour a qualquiera que quira hacer el tour como yo lo hice. Espero que con las conecciones aerias directas proramadas entre Curacao i Lima ( comensando el fin de año) y con el nuevo aeropuerto international en Cusco en algunos años el turismo desde Curacao sea mas grande.
Una vez mas mil gracias por su atención personal para realizar mi sueno.
Mandare este mensaje también para Gina, mi contacto de A1 Travel para que sepa ella también que bien me la pase. Vere si puedo dar comentarios en TripAdvisor. ❤️

REVIEW №10- Marina Ryzhuk

Pavel, good afternoon!
My name is Marina Ryzhuk. A few weeks ago, our VIP group from St. Petersburg visited Rio with you. I believe you remember them well.
I’d like to thank you for your excellent work with our rather demanding guests. After the trip, they spoke very highly of your services. Our particularly important gentlemen especially appreciated your personal approach — you managed to find a special way to connect with them.
Through your tours, they were able to truly feel the city, which is absolutely priceless on such trips.
Thank you!

REVIEW №11- Eduard and Larisa

Dasha, good afternoon! The clients came back very satisfied. Absolutely thrilled with both the country and the service of Ada Tours.
A HUGE THANK YOU to you and Anya!!!!
Clients:
Eduard & Larisa
January 24 – February 2

REVIEW №12- Chubar

Anna, thank you very much on behalf of our tourists, the Chubar family, who visited in February.
They praised your excellent and well-organized work and were very pleased!
They said everything was as precise as with the Germans :)

REVIEW №13- Mikhail and Elena Leksikov

Good afternoon, we were in Rio de Janeiro March 15–17, 2020. Not for long, but it was very full of experiences.
The driver who met us at the airport, to our joy, spoke English and even a little Russian. He pointed out where we could walk and eat.
The next day we met Eleonora, a GUIDE and a Person with a capital P. We were lucky to visit Corcovado and see Brazil’s main symbol. Unfortunately, we couldn’t make it to Sugarloaf Mountain due to the coronavirus quarantine.
Instead of the canceled excursion, Eleonora gave us an impromptu city tour. She tells stories in an interesting way, knows a lot, but doesn’t overwhelm with facts, shows where the best photo spots are, and even took pictures herself. Thanks to her, we managed to get coffee and souvenirs—it turned out not so easy to find what we wanted.
She was very caring and concerned for us—even after we went to Búzios, she kept checking how we were, suggesting where to go and what to see and buy.

A very close-knit, friendly team, always ready to help.

REVIEW №14- Nikita, Saga Tour Operator

Good afternoon, Alexandra!
Thank you very much for the organization and support.
The tourist was very happy and said everything was top-notch :)
Paraty is definitely a place to recommend—it leaves no one indifferent. Porto Real is probably in the best spot on that coast.

Thank you!
Wishing you success in everything!

REVIEW №15- Natalia

Good morning, Anya! Thank you for organizing the tour for the Efimov family, for your human touch and for always being available 24/7 to help—this is priceless! The tourists are very happy, especially with the Amazon—they said two days was too little))) Wishing you grateful clients and prosperity in your business! Always in touch!
Natalia, Venera Tour

REVIEW №16- Nassir and Sholpan

Alexandra!
Our clients have returned, very satisfied.
They left a special review about the guide in Quito:
In Quito, we had a wonderful guide named David.
During our three-day visit to Quito, your guide David was with us. He made our stay in Quito rich, interesting, and unforgettable. Not only does he know a lot about the city, the country, and its nature, he is also a truly interesting person himself. Our three days were filled with conversations about everything. Our knowledge of Ecuador is now practically encyclopedic—we learned so much. And the most important part was that it all happened through engaging discussions.
We’d like to highlight his punctuality, his thoughtfulness, and his attention to detail. His advice on restaurants and places to walk during our free time was invaluable. We’ve met many guides—this is the 103rd country we’ve visited. We don’t always get so lucky with a guide, but David was exceptional. Thank you to him and to all of you!!!

THANK YOU FOR THE EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION.

REVIEW №17- Elena and Evgeny

Good afternoon! The excursion was wonderful! A special thanks to the guide! What an amazing man—we haven’t seen someone treat an excursion with such responsibility in a long time. It was simply a great pleasure to talk to such a smart, educated, and interesting person! He did everything and even more! Many thanks!!!

REVIEW №18- Dima and Ira

Hello! Here we are, back in snowy Russia after hot South America. So many emotions and impressions!
Pavel, HUGE THANKS for the amazing introduction to Rio! You are a true professional who loves your work and your country! We need more people like you—interesting and inspiring!
We hope to come back to Brazil and see you again.
And if fate ever brings you to Rostov-on-Don, I’d be happy to show you the city and/or help in any way I can.

REVIEW №19- Elena

Anna, good afternoon!
I want to thank you for taking care of our group. I’m very grateful to you for your quick response to all additional requests and wishes.
Please also thank the guide and driver who worked with the group.

REVIEW №20- Yulia

Good afternoon! We absolutely loved everything, the guide was adorable, the city was stunning, and yesterday’s show was a hit with everyone—even the kids! Everything was awesome!

REVIEW №21- Anna, Korona Travel

Good afternoon, Anya.
Many thanks for organizing the tour. Everyone really enjoyed it. The local team did a great job, responding to every request very quickly.
We were left with very pleasant impressions of the trip. Thanks again.

REVIEW №22- Sona, Map Travel (Armenia)

Hello dear Anya!
Thank you for the group – everyone was very happy and impressed. Even the most difficult ones :))))
Thanks,
Sona

REVIEW №23- Olga Karlsson

Anya, thank you so much for our group and all the work you’ve done!
We came back very happy – the hotels were good, transfers and assistance were of the highest level, everything precise and on time. Thank you!
In Rio, at the hotel, we were greeted with champagne!!! ????
The coordinators also sent us photos of the cars and staff who met us, which made it easy to find our way around. The buses were large, new, comfortable, clean, and always stocked with bottled water in the fridge.
Our escorts checked us in for the domestic flights and stayed with us right up until passport control!
Thank you for organizing the trip at such a high level!

REVIEW №24- Elena Yolife

Hello Anna!
Thank you so much for your work!
The tourists are happy!!!
We’ve come a long way together!

REVIEW №25- Alexandra Bulert

Good afternoon, Anna!
I have returned home after my trip through Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.
Thank you to you and your company for organizing the tour!!! Everything was wonderful!!!

REVIEW №26- Svetlana

Annushka! Thank you!
You really are amazing, and throughout the many years of our cooperation you’ve proven yourselves to be a very reliable partner with interesting, exciting, and insightful tours, and a professional team! I would award you and your company with a big SEAL OF QUALITY! From the heart, honestly! And Anyuta is simply the best of the best…!!!

REVIEW №27- Bodotravel

Hello Vita! On behalf of Bodotravel, I want to thank you for the wonderful tour with our group in January. The tourists were delighted with you and your work, and Natalia, the tour leader, was also very happy with everything. I’m glad we worked together! I hope you will also accompany our next groups.
Bodotravel!

REVIEW №28- Regina Savina

Good afternoon,
The agency wrote that the tourists returned happy – thank you for your work!
I would like to express my great gratitude for your efforts! The tourists have already come back and are very satisfied with the organization!!! It was also a great pleasure working with you – everything was clear, efficient, and to the point! Thank you once again!
Sincerely,
Regina Savina

REVIEW №29- Anastasia Badi

Dear colleagues, good afternoon!
I want to thank you for handling our group – a large and challenging one, with a very intense program – which you managed to organize and host at the highest level. Tremendous work – thank you so much, ladies!
Months of preparation, countless changes and additions – I know what it all cost us – but everything turned out perfectly. Thank you for your attention and patience.
For many tourists in the group – despite the number of countries they’ve already visited, practically the whole world – this trip became the best of them all!
That says a lot, and it was so nice to hear. I want to share this gratitude and pride in a job so well done with you!!!!

REVIEW №30- Alexandra Voitsekhovskaya

Hello, Anna!
My husband and I traveled around Brazil from April 24 to May 8.
We thank you for organizing the program.
We especially want to highlight the punctuality and attentiveness of the guides and drivers, as well as your quick responses to all the changes we requested. Thanks to you and your company, we have extraordinary impressions of Brazil.
If you need detailed feedback on the tour and hotels, just let me know. Thank you!

REVIEW №31- Vladislav Mikhalev

Good afternoon! We wanted to thank you for the wonderful guide Anna in Bogotá. We were very, very pleased with the excursion!

REVIEW №32- Marina

I want to thank you for the wonderful days we spent in Rio!
Pavel created an unforgettable program for us! I will definitely recommend him to my friends! He showed us Rio in all its glory!
I already want to come back again! I’m endlessly grateful to him! You have wonderful, warm-hearted staff! Thank you!

REVIEW №33- Adam M.

A poem dedicated to the Ada Tours guide!
In Rio, where sunlight meets golden skies,
Our guide Paulo greets us with kind, warm eyes.
He knows the whole city, where secrets lie deep,
And welcomes each guest with joy that’s sincere.
“Come on,” he says, “to Corcovado,
Christ calls you up to heaven’s shadow.
Then on to the beach, where waves beat the shore,
Copacabana invites us once more.”

Paulo will show us where samba resides,
Where Brazil’s true heartbeat endlessly thrives.
In favelas he sees not poverty, but life,
Where sparks of hope conquer struggle and strife.

With a smile, he leads us along every way,
Paulo’s our friend, our golden pathway.
A Brazilian guide, a master of wonder,
With him, Rio feels closer to heaven’s splendor.

This poem is from me, for you.
Author: Adam M.

REVIEW №34- Regina Savina

Hello!
We did it.
My clients came back very happy.
Special thanks to Alexandra from the local team – she was always there to help with any request.
The experience was incredible, they’re delighted.
Thank you, and Happy New Year in advance.
Sincerely,
Regina Savina
Tourism Manager, WEB

REVIEW №35- Ekaterina Dumbravanu

Good afternoon, Alexandra.
I want to thank you for organizing our vacation.
Our guides were simply outstanding – top class.
Pavel knows so much about Brazil and Rio in particular. He’s very easy to talk to, communicates effortlessly with people, is always learning something new, and gladly shares his knowledge. An excellent guide and a wonderful person.
And Tiago – we spent two days with him. He’s amazing. Even after 18 years of work, he hasn’t lost the ability to genuinely admire the beauty of the waterfalls. He still takes photos like it’s the first time.
With your guides, it’s never boring! Thank you once again!!!

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