Rio Samba - Castelo Viagens

Rio Samba
Rio de Janeiro: sun, samba, football and especially the Brazilians.
You can't miss this trip, you won't have the chance to visit this South American pearl every day
Private transfer with English guides
Complete incentive program
Hotel 4 or 5 stars
6 nights – full board
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Day 1
Rio de Janeiro - Arrival
Upon arrival two Brazilian ladies in
typical dress will welcome the guests at
the international airport and our private
air-conditioned bus will take you to your
hotel in Copacabana where a fresh
welcome drink is being prepared.
The drive from the airport should not
take longer than 60 minutes and along
the way your guide will brief you on the
events of the following days.
After a refreshing shower, dinner will be
served in the hotel and you can enjoy
the rest of the evening to get over the
jetlag.
A visit to Brazil is only complete with a stop in Rio de Janeiro
or the `Cidade Maravilhosa` as the Cariocas call their city.
Everything here is thumbs up, body culture and the
breathtaking surroundings of this spectacular Megapole of 11
million inhabitants. Rio is a city of contrasts and you either love
it or hate it but you cannot stay unmoved by it.
Day 02
Rio de Janeiro - Sugar Loaf
We will pick you up after breakfast and
bring you to the foot of the Sugar Loaf
mountain where you will ride the cable
car to the two levels. From above you
can enjoy the splendid views of the
Guanabara bay and the beach of
Copacabana. You will have enough time
to make the necessary pictures and will
take the cable car back down. For the
sports lovers: we can hike the first level
on foot (very light) always accompanied
by our guide off course.
From here we will take the bus for a
short drive to the Marina da Gloria and
board the Pink Fleet. We will have lunch
on this modern ship while it navigates
through the Guanabara bay and gives
you a change to see Rio de Janeiro from
the same point of view as the
Portuguese who arrived here in this
same spot, 500 years ago.
In the evening we will have dinner at
the delicious seafood restaurant Marius
(meat dishes also available)
Did you know?
that 500 years ago the Portuguese explorers
mistook the Bahia de Guanabara for the delta of a
river, wrongly giving the name of Rio (river) de
Janeiro (it was the 1st of January 1500) to the town.
Day 3
Rio de Janeiro – Samba day
In the morning the hotels convention
room will be at your disposition.
Lunch will be served at the hotel and
after this we will have a samba teacher
to show you how to perform the famous
samba passes. This will be at the hotels
convention room, with a live trio and
samba dancers. This should not take
any longer than 3 hours after which you
are free to spend your time as you wish.
In the evening we are once again
picking you up to have dinner and assist
a samba and folk show to end the night
on a joyful tone.
Did you know?
That Carnival has pre-Christian origins, some say it
goes back as far as the times of the Egyptian
Faraos. Today though, the biggest celebration of
carnival is undoubtedly in Brazil.
Day 4
Rio de Janeiro – Sports day
This day will be dedicated to the national sport: football: XXXX – BRAZIL
We will have personalized T-shirts and an opposing team of Brazilian amateurs waiting for a game of beach soccer. Let the best team win !
For those who are not interested we have not forgotten them and they will be able to make a bicycle tour from Copacabana to the Lagoa,
accompanied always by our guides and a technical team.
After this we are ready for a shower and a well deserved breakfast, but quickly because now we are heading to the Maracana stadium: the
temple of football and the field where Pele scored his 1000th goaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal !
From the Maracana stadium we will head to downtown Rio de Janeiro for a lunch in style at the Art Deco Cafetaria Colombo and then a city
tour through the streets where Rio de Janeiro really started 500 years ago.
Back to the hotel for a shower and then we continue on the sports theme by visiting the horse track where dinner will be served and we might
have the chance to see a horse race.
Did you know?
that football originated in China and only found its
way to Brazil in the early 19th century.
Did you know?
That the rail track to the top of the mountain is 3.8
km long.
Day 5
Rio de Janeiro – Corcovado and farewell party
After breakfast we will visit one of the NEW 7 world wonders. We take the electrical train to
climb the 700 meter high Corcovado mountain where the 35 meter high Cristo Redentor
statue welcomes us with open arms. This is certainly the most spectacular view of the
Cidade Maravilhosa and one you will never forget.
Lunch today will be served at Rio's Porcao with a view on the Guanabara bay. The
restaurant is a typical Brazilian steakhouse where different types of meat are served
endlessly and a buffet of salads is available.
We return to the hotel and you can use the afternoon for shopping or just relax at the
beach or swimming pool. Get some rest because this evening will be our big farewell party
on board of a ship (see next page).
Did you know?
Day 6
Rio de Janeiro – Farewell party
The Casablanca is awaiting us with a buffet and open bar. A DJ will entertain you while you
have your dinner and the ship starts to glide into the bay of Guanabara.
After dinner when everybody starts to get in the mood it is time to put your samba lessons
in practice (surprise). Beautiful ‘mulatas’ accompanied by drum players start the mini
carnival and invite the passengers to show their samba skills during two hours, all this while
the boat slowly sails through the bay on its way to Copacabana beach.
When the mini carnival is finished a DJ will take over the music and entertain the guests
until midnight when it is time to return to the hotel.
that Samba originated as an African
ritual on the old continent and was
brought to Brazil by the slaves. Over the
years it lost its ritual nature and became
a dance incorporated in the Brazilian
Carnival. Samba is also proper to Rio
de Janeiro.
Day 7
Rio de Janeiro – Return flight
Sadly enough we will have to take you back to the airport for your return flight, but we are sure we will meet again, for you have lifted
only a small tip of the veil that covers this magnificent country.
BOA VIAGEM !!!!!
Included:
Private, air-conditioned transport
English tour guides (2) during all transfers and excursions (other languages on request)
Entrance fees and local taxes
Lodging and full board
Luggage handling
Not included:
Optional excursions
Drinks, extras, tips
All prices are subject to availability and changes.
Pictures don't necessary reflect actual events and excursions.