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Full description Renowned as one of the most famous parties on Earth, Carnival in Rio is well known amongst locals and foreigners alike as the stage for excitement, energy and beauty in Rio. Over four nights each year, Samba Schools parade on Sambadrome in a competition to settle which one earns the right to be called “ the champion” of Rio’s Carnival

On Friday and Saturday, Samba Schools from the Access Group compete to have a change to parade on the Special Group on the following year. And on Sunday and Monday, the Main event – The Special Group

Each school has little over an hour to go through the Samba Avenue and convince the crowd that their cars, melody, lyrics, drums and energy are the best and biggest. Every night from early evening to early morning you are invited to be a part of the party and watch as they come and go one by one from your seats in Sector 9 (if option selected), from where you can catch the best views from the cars and dancers passing by. This sector has marked places and bilingual attendants.

On the parade days of the Special Group Schools, there is also an option for Sectors 3 (near the beginning of the Parade and near the first Samba Drums retreat), Sectors 5 and 7 (more in the middle of the Sambadrome, but with a good view of the parade). Such sectors do not have numbered seats; they are not marked and therefore free to choose.

After the two days of parading, the contest results are announced live on Wednesday afternoon to define the best school. The 5 best schools go back to the Sambadrome on Saturday as the best returns to celebrate their spots in the final results.

Our Comfortable and reliable Shuttle Transport goes by hotels at the appointed times below to drop you in front of your entrance to the Sector 9. (if option selected) Times subject to change upon confirmation of the parade times:
Around 6:00pm
Around 8:00pm
Around 10:00pm

To check exact pick-up times for your hotel, please go to Overview and click on "View hotels list and pick up times"

Note that depending on the hotel it may vary over an hour and a half later than the times above.

You must select your desired time slot as soon as possible. If by two weeks before Carnival you do not select your pick up time slot, we will assign you for the first pick up time from your hotel or closest departure point.

Final exact times will be advised exactly when you collect your tickets as per voucher instructions, but you must select your pick up time before then. Remember you need to collect your credentials for the bus transportation and/or ticket to the Parade.

For return, buses will depart from the same spot where you were dropped off at the end of each parade.

Please see departure and drop off points. If your hotel is not listed, you will have to go to one of these locations. The exact alternate point will be settle when you collect your bus credentials and tickets.

This Product is not Refundable. Additional information Pay atention for different options: Ticket and transportation included OR Ticket only OR Tranportation onlyThis product is non-refundableChildren under 5 years of age are not allowedCustomers have to collect up credentials and/or tickets to the day before your selected Parade date, from 10:00am to 5:00pm (for Access and special Group). Exceptions should be communicatedAddress for Collection: Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort at the Gray Line desk at the Lobby - Avenida Niemeyer, 121 – Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 22450-220Pick ups for options that include transportation now start at 06:00pm, 08:00pm or 10:00pm. Option to be selected in advance. Final time will be confirmed upon collection of the credentialThe customer must be in the lobby at the start of the hour of the selected time slot. He will be dropped off at a point and must return to the same point for the return transfer that will take place at the final of each Samba School paradePlease be aware that we offer seats for different Sectors (3, 5, 7 or 9) on Special Group Parade days. The choice must be made at the time of purchaseYou might be upgraded to a better sector if your chosen ticket is unavailableIn case of option without transportation, on the day of the event, the client must go to the Sambadrome on their own: Address: R. Marquês de Sapucaí - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-007Customers must have a form of ID and signed vouchersCustomers must hand in a copy of their Valid ID (main Traveler) when collecting tickets and/or bus credentials. If for some reason you forget to bring a copy, we will either make a copy or a picture of your valid IDIf you select an option that includes transportation, you have to collect your credentialIf you select an option that includes a ticket to the parade, you have to collect your ticketIf you do not inform our team of your desired pick up time, then we will assign you for the first available pick up time, from your hotel or closest pick up location Inclusions Roundtrip Transportation from mentioned Hotels. (if option selected)Tickets to Carnaval Parade at Marques de Sapucaí. (if option selected) Exclusions Food and BeveragesProfesional tour guide Cancellation policy Please note this service is subject to a 100 % cancellation fee (not refundable) for all cancellation received once booked Meeting point If the option with transportation is selected, it will be the hotel lobby (list of selected hotels, check with the reservations department)
If ticket only is selected, you must pick up the tickets at the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort at the Gray Line counter in the Lobby - Avenida Niemeyer, 121, and then you must go on your own to the sambódromo, R. Marquês de Sapucaí - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-007

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