12-Day Brazil Tour | Carnival in Rio with Beach Relaxation

Day 1. Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to Hotel. Free Time

Rio greets you with a sharp shift in sensation: the airport's cool air stays behind, the air turns warm and humid, and after a long flight, it's especially pleasant to feel the ocean's proximity. A driver will meet you and take you to your hotel. This is how a Rio de Janeiro Carnival tour begins – you're in a city that knows how to turn an ordinary evening into a small celebration.

After check-in, free time in Rio de Janeiro awaits. You can head straight to the water, kick off your shoes, and walk along the warm sand, listening to the surf and sipping a refreshing fruit drink. Or take a stroll through the city, soaking up its atmosphere and watching the pre-Carnival buzz. Or simply rest in your room before the packed program ahead. This group Carnival tour is just getting started. Like other Brazil tours with an English-speaking guide, it leaves the first evening open – so you can choose your own way of saying hello to Rio.

Day 2. Rio de Janeiro. Sugarloaf Mountain Tour. Old Town Walk

After breakfast, a four-hour excursion begins. The Pao de Acucar cable car lifts you first to Urca, then to Sugarloaf Mountain. From above, you can clearly see how Rio adapts to its rugged terrain – neighborhoods curve around the rocks, Copacabana stretches out in a pale arc, islands break up the bay, and the Niterói Bridge looks like a thin line over the water. These are the views that make Brazil Carnival tours so appealing – the celebration gets an unforgettable backdrop.

Next, you'll explore Rio's Old City, with its colonial churches, monasteries, and the main cathedral. In the center, you'll want to slow your pace – behind the darkened facades lie inner courtyards, and narrow streets suddenly open onto spacious plazas. The historic architecture recalls the time when Rio was Brazil's capital.

You can end the day with dinner at Fogo de Chão, known for Brazilian meat and impressive views of Sugarloaf (USD 75).

Optional: Helicopter Flight Over Rio*

A helicopter flight over Rio starts with a short rush of adrenaline – the machine lifts off, gains altitude, and familiar landmarks shrink rapidly. Within minutes, your entire perception of the city shifts. From above, it's especially clear that Rio doesn't separate nature from the streets – houses press up against the forest, rocks cut through neighborhoods, and the ocean sets their boundaries.

Below you, Copacabana Beach passes, followed by Ipanema Beach, and then Leblon stretches along the shore. You'll see Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, the Botanical Garden, the lagoon, yachts, and Niemeyer Avenue. Excitement blends with a touch of nerves, and after landing, the city already feels almost familiar.

Duration: 10 to 30 minutes. Price: from USD 230.

Day 3. Rio de Janeiro. Free Time. Evening – Carnival at the Sambadrome.

After breakfast, free time awaits – it's wise to rest before the evening parade. Carnival's biggest surprise isn't the height of the floats or the number of feathers – it's the sheer physical force of the sound. When the Rio Sambadrome welcomes the first percussion section, the concrete stands begin to vibrate beneath your feet, and within seconds, you're keeping the rhythm along with your entire section.

Under the spotlights, Rio's Carnival costumes flash with gold, mirrors, and colored stones. Enormous floats pass close by, dancers never miss a step, and Brazil's samba schools turn competition into a performance that the city has spent a full year preparing for. Tonight, your Brazil Carnival tour reaches its emotional peak. After the parade ends, you'll be driven back to your hotel – tired, dazed by the music, and completely exhilarated.

Day 4. Rio de Janeiro. Corcovado Tour to Christ the Redeemer.

After breakfast, a 4-hour tour to Christ the Redeemer begins. The Corcovado train climbs through dense greenery – branches reach almost to the carriages, and the city noise gradually fades. Outside the windows stretches the Tijuca Forest, humid and cool even on a sunny day.

At the statue's base, people rush for photos at first, but then many put their phones down. Christ stands so close that you have to tilt your head back, and his open arms seem to hold the entire city below. In moments like these, a group tour to Brazil becomes a deeply personal experience.

By evening, head to the Arpoador rocks. When the sun touches the ocean, spectators applaud the last rays.

End the day at Marius restaurant, known for seafood, an unusual setting, and generous portions. Dinner price: USD 130 per person.

Day 5. Transfer Rio – Angra dos Reis. Check-in at Coastal Hotel

After breakfast, you'll leave Rio and head to Angra dos Reis. Outside the window, dense urban development gradually gives way to forested slopes and sea coves. This transition is especially appreciated by travelers choosing Rio and Angra dos Reis tours – after Carnival's noise, it's pleasant to find yourself where you can hear the wind in the trees and the water at the shore.

In Brazil: Rio – Angra tour programs, the coast becomes a calm second half of the journey. Angra is loved for its sheltered coves, where the water often stays calm, and for the dense greenery that descends almost to the sea. Even the larger resort hotels don't disturb the sense of seclusion.

After the transfer, you'll check into your resort hotel, take a leisurely look around the grounds, and feel the pace of your vacation shift. Angra dos Reis, Brazil – a tour that combines ocean proximity, hotel comfort, and a gentle tropical climate. By midday, the tropical coast of Angra dos Reis will welcome you with warm air, the scent of greenery, and the first moments without a schedule.

Days 6–11. Angra dos Reis. Free Time. Beach Relaxation

Ahead lie several free days at an all-inclusive resort. In Angra dos Reis, Brazil, relaxation means mornings without an alarm, warm sand, and water you'll want to step into right after breakfast. Sheltered coves soften the ocean swell, so Angra's beaches are perfect for long swims or lazy days under the palms.

If you're in the mood for activity, free time can be spent on a boat tour between the islands, snorkeling, or diving with an instructor. From the water, the forested shores feel even closer, and the clear depths reveal a completely different side of Angra. Beach relaxation on Brazil's coast is easy to adjust to your mood – today, the sea and new experiences; tomorrow, the pool, a cool drink, and not a single obligation.

One evening is worth spending at a small local restaurant. Order fish or seafood, sit close to the water, and listen as the sound of waves blends with conversations at neighboring tables. This kind of Angra dos Reis getaway brings back a rare feeling of complete freedom.

Day 12. Transfer Angra dos Reis – Rio. Departure Home

After breakfast, you'll be taken to Rio de Janeiro airport for your international flight. This Brazil beach tour comes to an end, but its best moments will keep returning unexpectedly – in a familiar drum rhythm, the scent of warm rain, or sunlight glinting on the water.

You'll take home more than just photos. You'll remember how the Sambadrome stands vibrated and how the dancers' costumes sparkled as they moved in sync with the music. You'll remember Rio lying between ocean and rock – so cozy and yet so vast. You'll remember people at Corcovado putting their phones down and looking up.

Rio and Angra dos Reis tours connect two different Brazils – the festive and the serene. After a Carnival night, the calm of green coves feels especially precious, along with the chance to stretch out on the beach, sip a fresh drink, and gaze at the sea. And even when your Rio de Janeiro vacation is behind you, the city will keep sounding inside you – loud, warm, and generous with emotion.

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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About the Tour: 12 Days of Carnival in Rio and Coast Relaxation in Angra dos Reis

Group Carnival Tour Itinerary – Rio de Janeiro, Day by Day