Experience Rio Carnival in Costume with Parade Transfer
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Step into the heart of Rio Carnival! Be part of a Samba School’s performance, wear a custom-made costume, and march down the Sambadrome runway.
Highlights
- Enjoy an Exclusive Rio Carnival Experience with Samba Schools
- Wear a Custom Samba Costume and Join the Carnival Celebration
- Celebrate Rio Carnival’s Fierce Competition and Perform Live
- Be Part of the Action in Rio’s Samba School Carnival Parade
- Get Involved in Rio’s Carnival Parade and Dance with Samba Schools
Description
Step beyond the ordinary and into the extraordinary with a once-in-a-lifetime invitation: join a prestigious Samba School and perform in the world-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade. This is not just an event — it is an international symbol of celebration, artistry, and cultural pride. And now, you can be a part of it.
This curated experience places you at the heart of one of the world’s grandest spectacles. Each Samba School spends a full year preparing their parade — with handcrafted costumes, awe-inspiring floats, and intricate choreography. Their mission: to win the coveted championship title. Your mission: to be part of their team, representing their theme in full regalia before thousands of cheering spectators.
You will be fitted with an exclusive, tailor-made costume created by seasoned designers and artisans. These are not ordinary outfits — they are works of wearable art, rich in color, detail, and symbolism. Our team will take care of everything: from your costume fitting and on-site support to personalized attention and return transportation.
When it’s time to step into the Sambadrome, you will feel the lights, the drums, and the intensity of thousands watching. You are no longer a tourist — you are a performer, living a dream only a few in the world can claim.
Once your section completes its dazzling performance, you will be escorted back to your hotel, still wrapped in the excitement of an unforgettable night. And if your luggage allows, your costume can travel home with you — a piece of Carnival that is yours forever.
Experience Highlights:
VIP access to parade with official Samba School
Couture-quality costume tailored to the school’s theme
White-glove service and support throughout
Roundtrip hotel transfers
Option to keep the costume as a memento
Please Note:
Rio Carnival dates shift each year (February or March). Plan accordingly.
Due to the handcrafted nature of costumes, early booking is essential.
No performance skills required — this experience is for those who seek culture, elegance, and adventure.
Join a tradition steeped in heritage, luxury, and unmatched vibrancy. This is more than a night in Rio — it’s a memory that will live with you for a lifetime.
Includes
Original, tailor-made costume created by a samba school.
Assistance with putting on the costume.
Round-trip transfer (hotel ↔ Sambadrome).
Possibility to take the costume home (if you have space in your luggage).
Important Information
- Tickets to watch the parade (as a spectator) are not included.
Carnival dates change every year, so it's important to check the calendar when planning your trip.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund