Samba spectacular 2026
Rio Carnival: Winner Parade

from 3499

Tour in group from 19 to 27 February 2026 including flights, hotels, transfers & visits

Experience the extraordinary Rio Carnival Winners Parade

Imagine: a bustling city filled with colorful parades, mesmerizing rhythms, and passionate dances. That's Rio de Janeiro, the vibrant metropolis on the Brazilian coast. Nestled between majestic mountains and expansive beaches, this city exudes an atmosphere of joy and vitality. Rio is renowned for its world-famous carnival, a spectacle of costumes, floats, and pulsating samba music. But the celebration doesn't end after carnival; on the contrary, it reaches its peak during the Winners Parade, where the top samba schools once again shine in the legendary Sambadrome.

This city break offers a unique opportunity to experience this magical event up close, along with the enchanting sights of Rio and the captivating coastal town of Buzios. Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience full of triumph and festivities in the vibrant Rio de Janeiro.

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Highlights of this tour

Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

Nowhere on earth is carnival as grand as in Rio: 2 million people on the streets every day, thousands of dancers in dazzling costumes, and an energy that sweeps you away. This isn’t just a carnival. This is Rio. A once-in-a-lifetime explosion of rhythm, colour and pure euphoria.

Champions' Parade: the Best of Carnival

The top 6 samba schools light up the Sambadrome one last time—no pressure, just pure show. Rio is calmer, hotels and tickets are cheaper, and the city’s gems are easier to explore. A golden chance to feel the magic of Carnival, minus the crowds.

Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems

From Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain to Santa Teresa’s colourful steps. From the magic of the Champions’ Parade to the laid-back charm of Búzios. This is Brazil at its best; fully guided from arrival to farewell.

Day-to-day program

Windsor Leme Hotel 4*
Windsor Leme Hotel 4*
Windsor Leme Hotel 4*
Windsor Leme Hotel 4*
La Chimère 3*
La Chimère 3*

Departure dates & availability

Departure dateReturn dateGuaranteed departureAvailabilityPrice*
February 19, 2026February 27, 2026Guaranteed as from 15 participants Available€ 3499

*The mentioned as from price is per person sharing based on double occupancy.

Tour in group, departure guaranteed from 15 travellers

What's included?
  • International flights Brussels-Lisbon-Rio de Janeiro with TAP Air Portugal

  • 23kg baggage

  • 7 nights in the specified or similar hotels with breakfast

  • 1x lunch

  • Activities and visits with entrance fees and English-speaking guide mentioned in the program

  • Transfers with local Portuguese-speaking driver

  • Entrance to the Winners Parade Grand Stand Sector 9

  • English-French-speaking guide from arrival in Rio to departure from Rio

Not included
  • Travel and cancellation insurance

  • Meals, activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the program

  • Tips and personal expenses)

Travel Documents
  • Travel documents: All Belgian nationals* (children and babies included) must be in possession of an international e-passport (biometric) containing min. 2 blank pages, valid for at least 6 months after the day of departure. In order to organize consular services even better, may we recommend you register your stay in the country via https://www.travellersonline.diplomatie.be.

  • All passengers who travel to and /or via the U.S. must apply for an electronic travel authorization at least 72 hours prior to departure. The ESTA procedure must be requested via the official website link https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and paid by a personal credit card only. Please verify the latest updates on travel advice, documents and requirements on http://diplomatie.be/nl.

Insurances

Have a safe and carefree trip: travel fully insured with our Protections travel insurance! Our Protections insurance policies offer various formulas in order to offer you the widest possible cover (with even a fly-on-time, natural catastrophes and epidemics) for both single journeys or for the entire year. We guarantee you the best protection at the best price.

Health

No mandatory vaccinations. Yellow fever is highly recommended for some destinations in the Amazon and Pantanal. More information, https://www.itg.be

Time zones

3 Time Zones:

  • Brasilia Time GMT -3 OR 4 hours earlier (winter), 5 hours earlier (summer) in comparison to Belgium

  • Amazone: GMT -4 OR 5 hours earlier (winter), 6 hours earlier (summer). in comparison to Belgium

  • Acre Time: GMT - 5 OR 6 hours earlier (winter), 7 hours earlier (summer) in comparison to Belgium

Climate

Brazil is subject to different climates according to its regions. Being located in the southern hemisphere, the country experiences rather hot summers that stretch from September to March with temperatures exceeding 30 ° C. The winters, from June to September, are never very cold and the temperatures are rather mild.

Hard to define the best period to travel! It is the fifth largest country in the world. Overall, Brazil can be visited all year but with a preference for the months from June to September. During this period, the temperatures are not too high and you will avoid the rains which can be intense in summer. April, however could be the absolute favorite: the summer rains are gone and temperatures are still warm. The water temperature as well is still very pleasant.

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