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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio Carnival 2027

Feb 5-10, 2027: Série Ouro Feb 5-6; Grupo Especial Sambadrome nights Sun Feb 7, Mon Feb 8, Tue Feb 9; Champions' Parade Sat Feb 13. Hotel, flights, transfers and extras, booked around your festival in one go.

Dates: Feb 5-10, 2027: Série Ouro Feb 5-6; Grupo Especial Sambadrome nights Sun Feb 7, Mon Feb 8, Tue Feb 9; Champions' Parade Sat Feb 13

Nearest airport: GIG (also SDU) · Venue: the Sambadrome

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The festival

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, with the samba schools' parades in the Sambadrome as the highlight.

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1Where to stay near the festival

Distances are straight-line to the Sambadrome. Partner status and rates are confirmed by your advisor.

Ibis Rio de Janeiro CentroAbout 1.0 mi (1.6 km) from the Sambadrome

Centro location, among the closest to the Sambadrome.

✈️ SDU → hotel2 km~10–20 min🚐 Transfer may be availableApprox. Uber/taxi on your own, or a transfer via us where the hotel offers it (may or may not be free).Fora partner, confirm
Windsor California CopacabanaAbout 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from the Sambadrome

Copacabana beachfront at a friendlier price.

✈️ SDU → hotel7 km~20–30 min🚐 Transfer may be availableApprox. Uber/taxi on your own, or a transfer via us where the hotel offers it (may or may not be free).Fora partner, confirm
Hilton Rio de Janeiro CopacabanaAbout 4.0 mi (6.4 km) from the Sambadrome

Beachfront tower in Leme.

✈️ SDU → hotel6 km~15–25 min🚐 Transfer may be availableApprox. Uber/taxi on your own, or a transfer via us where the hotel offers it (may or may not be free).Fora partner, confirm
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro CopacabanaAbout 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from the Sambadrome

Beachfront at the Ipanema end of Copacabana.

✈️ SDU → hotel9 km~20–30 min🚐 Transfer may be availableApprox. Uber/taxi on your own, or a transfer via us where the hotel offers it (may or may not be free).Fora partner, confirm
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond HotelAbout 4.0 mi (6.5 km) from the Sambadrome

Rio's legendary Carnival address, famous for its own Carnival ball.

✈️ SDU → hotel6 km~15–25 min🚐 Transfer may be availableApprox. Uber/taxi on your own, or a transfer via us where the hotel offers it (may or may not be free).Fora partner, confirm
Hotel Fasano Rio de JaneiroAbout 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from the Sambadrome

Ipanema design hotel with a rooftop pool.

✈️ SDU → hotel9 km~20–35 min🚐 Transfer may be availableApprox. Uber/taxi on your own, or a transfer via us where the hotel offers it (may or may not be free).Fora partner, confirm

2Dates and guests

3Getting there

4Ground

5Add-ons

6Your details

Reach out to your trip designer for pricing tailored to your flights, cabin class, accommodations, excursions, extensions and stopovers. Email your trip designer ›

Before you go

Entry requirements

For U.S. passport holders on a vacation. Other passport? Your advisor will check for you.

Brazil

Advisor will confirm
  1. Tell us your passport and dates.
  2. Your advisor checks the latest rules for Brazil with the U.S. State Department and the official government site.
  3. You get a simple checklist before anything is booked.

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Entry rules change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm before you travel. This is general guidance, not legal advice.

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Worth packing for Rio Carnival 2027

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