Experience the the 2026 Rio Carnival in Tru Style!

Get ready to turn the heat up! We're going to Rio Carnival! Whether you're dancing your heart out at the world-famous Carnival or exploring Rio's vibrant neighbourhoods, one thing’s for sure: you’ll never forget your first trip to this amazing country. This epic country is one of our most requested locations EVER! It's energetic, beautiful and FULL of unforgettable experiences. Brazil is the ultimate destination for beach lovers and party animals alike, and this is the ultimate way to experience the carnival in 2026! From the sun-drenched coastlines to the samba rhythms, Brazil is bursting with colour, culture, and once-in-a-lifetime moments. Brazil isn’t just a destination—it’s a vibe: cue Mas Que Nada!

What's Included

  • Activities
  • Tru Leader
  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • Meals

Activities
Rio City tour
Sambadrome tickets
Christ the Redeemer
Face Painting
Sugarloaf Mountain
Explore Santa Teresa
Beach Games
Lapa Steps
Copacabana Beach
Big Night Out
Sambadrome
Samba Class
Bloco parties
Rio City tour Sambadrome tickets Christ the Redeemer Face Painting Sugarloaf Mountain Explore Santa Teresa Beach Games Lapa Steps Copacabana Beach Big Night Out Sambadrome Samba Class Bloco parties

Tru Leader
Your Guide! Like travelling with your best friends & one of them happens to know where they're going!
Your Guide! Like travelling with your best friends & one of them happens to know where they're going!

Accommodation
Twin Share hotels
Twin Share hotels

Transport
All internal Transport Included
All internal Transport Included

Meals
5 x Breakfast
5 x Breakfast
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Experience the world's biggest celebrations

Introducing our ‘Limited Edition’ Travel Style. These brand-new tours are your exclusive tickets to iconic bucket list moments across the planet. From the world’s wildest water fight in Thailand to celebrating lives in the Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Mexico. Think unique tours designed to immerse you in the magic of these iconic events.

 

Don’t miss out on your chance to experience these epic celebrations for yourself.

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Bucket List

Christ The Redeemer
Rio Nightlife
Copacabana Beach
Island Hopping
Rio Carnival
Santa Teresa Exploring

Itinerary

Day 1

let's get this party started!

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Touchdown in Brazil's most iconic city. We're starting the party straight away and wasting no time! Jump off the plane and head over to our hotel for the next 6 days. Unpack, chill out and then it's time to explore. If you arrive early in the day, your group leader will have plenty of suggestions of how to spend the day - whether you fancy heading straight to the beach or hitting the shops for the ultimate Rio outfiit they've got you covered. In the evening, we'll meet as group, get the low down on the next incredbile 6 days and head out in search of good music and even better caipirinhas!

Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast
Day 2

sugarloaf mountain and rio exploring

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Ready to head out and explore? This morning we'll head over to Corcovado. This is the iconic mountain in the heart of Brazil that is home to the world-famous...no fr it's a wonder of the world - Christ the Redeemer. Once we are at the top of this epic mountain, we'll have time to explore and get the perfect photos to show your friends at home! Next up, we'll head over to Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car! Yes, of course we're spoiling you! The cable car is the best way to get 360 views of this insane city. After an afternoon of Rio's highlights, we'll get our dancing shoes on and head to a samba class - swing those hips, take in the music, and you'll be dancing like a local in no time!

Breakfast
Rio City tour, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Samba Class
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Day 3

beaches, blocos & sambadrome!

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Group of young travellers dancing in a nightclub in Rio in Brazil on a TruTravels tour

If we had to describe our perfect day in Rio...this might just be it! Wake up, grab some breakfast and head over to Copacobana beach for a morning of beach games. Picture this, football, volleyball and all-around jaw-dropping views as we spend the day on THE Copacobana beach! In the afternoon we'll experience our first blocas, these are local parties with 10/10 good vibes, street performances and of course LOTS of samba music! Then it's time to head back to the hotel and get ready for the moment you have all been waiting for...The Sambadrome! This evening will be insane, with incredible live music, epic floats and an unreal atmosphere - this is a night you'll remember forever!

Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast
Beach games, Copacabana Beach, Face Painting, Rio Carnival, Sambadrome Tickets
Day 4

chill time and afternoon blocos

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Last night was a late one, so don't worry, we'll take it nice and slow this morning. The morning is yours to do as you please, sleep, eat, relax, head to the beach - the morning is yours to spend as you please. Mid-afternoon, we'll get our party shoes back on as we head over to another blocos. Once again, we'll dance the evening away, watch the sun go down over this awesome city and soak up every amazing minute.

Rio de Janeiro
Recovery morning and blocos
Breakfast
Day 5

santa teresa and one last party!

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Gooood morning! This morning we can chill and maybe catch a few rays. Recover, rejuvinate and update your instagram! This afternoon we'll head over to Santa Teresa with a local guide and visit spots such as the Cathedral, Selaron Stairs, Lapa Arches and municipal theatre. This neighbourhood is super cool and more laid back than the rest of Rio - just what we need after a busy few days. We'll finish the afternoon in the perfect way...by going to one final blocos of course! In the eveing we'll head out for one final dinner as a group, reminise about the amazing 5-days we've had and then head over to Leviano Night Club for one final boogie!

Rio de Janeiro
Explore Santa Teresa, Lapa Steps, Bloco, Last night out!
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Day 6

chilled checkout

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All good things must come to an end...and this adventure is no different! We've had the times of our lives, danced the nights away and lived like a local. We’re here to help plan the next steps of your adventure, whether it’s onwards, homebound or back to bed for a week of catching up on those early starts. We’ve loved having you and can’t wait to hear what’s next. Big love!

Breakfast
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