Carnaval 2009
Rio de Janeiro is located in a privileged region, where the green mountains seem to touch the blue sea creating an unforgettable landscape. 
For decades, the images of the statue of Christ, the Redeemer with open arms over the Guanabara Bay, have been the synonym of Brazil…
But the Carioca people created a party to challenge nature in terms of beauty and splendor. Now, Rio is also known for its Carnival, considered the world's most famous and magnificent party. An explosion of colors, sounds and joy that will be in your mind forever.
We invite you to be part of this unforgettable spectacle. Watch the show on the first night, then join one of the best Samba Schools on the second night, purchasing a costume fantasy to participate in the parade.
After Carnival, spend 3 days in Paraty to recharge batteries. Paraty is a beautiful and charming colonial city, located between a blue colored bay and a green, untouched mountain range of Atlantic rain forest.
Carnaval 2009 - Rio de Janeiro
Day 1 (February 20): USA – Rio de Janeiro
Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Day 2 (February 21): Rio de Janeiro
Morning arrival in Rio. Transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a free day to relax on the beach or expore the city.
Day 3 (February 22): Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, leave on an excursion to the top of Corcovado, where the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer reaches out its arms across the city. Visit the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban Rain Forest in the world.
Return to the hotel. Free afternoon.
Tonight the party is at the Sambodromo, for the greatest spectacle on Earth, the parade of the Samba Schools. Return at the end of the parade.
Day 4 (February 23): Rio de Janeiro
Free morning. After lunch, take a two-stage cable car ride to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain to admire the magnificent panorama of the Guanabara Bay. Visit downtown Rio, where beautiful monuments of old Imperial Rio, including the wonderful Mosteiro de São Bento, the Lapa Arcs and Cathedral are located. Return to the hotel.
Last day of Carnival Parade. Tonight you may join one of the Samba Schools or watch the parade from the Grand Stand again.
Day 5 (February 24): Rio de Janeiro
Morning boat tour through the Guanabara Bay, where you can enjoy a great view of the landscape of Rio de Janeiro. On this tour, visit the Cagarras Islands, where swimming is just part of the fun . Return to the hotel, and enjoy a free afternoon.
Day 6 (February 25): Rio de Janeiro – Paraty
Transfer to Paraty after breakfast. In the afternoon, leave on a guided walking tour through the stone paved streets of Paraty, and hear more about the history, while visiting some of the beautiful buildings and monuments of this lovely town.
Day 7 (February 26): Paraty
After breakfast, go on a boat tour to explore some of the islands and appreciate the Atlantic Rain Forest that surrounds the Paraty Bay. The blue from the ocean and the green from the jungle are the perfect scenario for this magnificent trip. Return to the hotel. 
Day 8 (February 27): Paraty
Today enjoy an ecological tour through the old path of gold miners. On this tour you will explore the trail from where the old seekers used to bring the gold found at the mines of Minas Gerais state, during the 17th century. This is a beautiful trail covered by lush Atlantic Rain Forest.
Day 9 (February 28): Paraty – Rio de Janeiro – USA
Free morning to enjoy the city or the beaches of Paraty Bay.
Check out and transfer back to Rio de Janeiro for your flight back home.
