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TravelBFF - Rio de Janeiro Carnival, Brazil
5 Days, 4 Nights
February 15-19th, 2024
Age 18+ women
Overview
If the Rio Carnival or visiting one of the 7 wonders of world has been on your bucket list then this trip is most definitely for you!!
Get ready for 5 days full of parties, samba dancing, culture, and sightseeing in beautiful Rio with new friends.
*Please note that this trip is not all inclusive like most of our trips. This allows us to have more flexibility with the itinerary and each persons budget. Read under to see all inclusions.
Price Includes:
5 day/4 night accommodation in Copacabana beach
Breakfast
Tickets to the Carnival parade
Rain Forest Open Jeep Tour
Sugarloaf Mountain Lift
Airport roundtrip transfer
Christ the Redeemer entrance (7 wonder of the world)
Travelbff host to help you prior to the trip and during the trip
Optional activities to add:
Helicopter ride overlooking Rio and Christ the Redeemer statue ($150-250 USD)
Excludes:
Flight
Travel Insurance
Visa
Ground Transportation unless specified in Inclusions
Optional activities
Personal expenses
Trip total: $995
Book January 10th 8:30pm Eastern Time
Email us if you 100% plan on booking a spot to team@travelbff.travel so we can get a head count, and accommodate if demand is high before the booking date.
Payment plans available, read under “How to Book” for more info and instructions.
(additional 3.5% card fee will be added)
This trip is for you if:
You’re most excited for the interactions with the group
You are familiar with what our TravelBFF community is & our group trips (don’t invite others to book who aren’t familiar with TravelBFF please)
You love being in a diverse environment, bringing your best energy and demonstrating kindness and respect to everyone around you
Please read the full trip details/inclusions/visa requirements to make sure this trip is a good fit for you. (Don’t worry if it isn’t, we have multiple trips on the way that may be a better fit for you!)
Itinerary:
Airport pick-up: Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Airport code: GIG
You will be asked for your date and time arrival and departure prior to trip.
**Itinerary is subject to change
Day 1 - 2/15
Airport Transfer - Hotel Checkin - Dinner
Welcome to Brazil!! You’ll be picked up from the international airport GIG based on similar arrival times with others in the group. If the domestic airport SDU is a better option for you, we’ll try to accommodate that transfer instead.
We’ll check in to our hotel in beautiful Copacabana beach.
In the evening we’ll go for dinner to all officially meet each other and kick-off our long and fun weekend over food and drinks.
If you’re up for it we can go check out the street parties called blocos during Carnaval season or bars.
Day 2 - 3/16
Rain Forest Jeep Tour
What’s a trip without some outdoorsy fun. In the morning we’ll ride open air Jeeps to a Rainforest close to Rio to explore some biodiversity.
You’ll have the afternoon and night to explore as you or the group pleases. Beach, parties, or more exciting sightseeing.
Day 3 - 2/17
Carnival Parade - Christ the Redeemer -Optional Helicopter Tour
The Parade isn’t until late evening so this day is the perfect opportunity to see the statue Christ the Redeemer, named one of the seven wonders of the world!
If you prefer to do a Helicopter tour instead, this is the perfect day to do so. You’ll see Rio from a unique perspective that also goes over the Christ statue.
In the afternoon we’ll get ready to head to the Carnival parade with our tickets. Prepare for a long, fun night as after the parade there will be many street celebrations.
Day 4 - 2/18
Sugarloaf Mountain
For sunset we’ll go up to Sugarloaf mountain through a lift. Once we’re up there they have a cute restaurant where we can eat or have cocktails while enjoying the sunset together.
We’ll have the morning and night to fit in more fun activities or to use this time for relaxation.
Day 5 - 2/19
Airport transfers
After a long weekend with new girl friends, filled with celebrations and beach time it’s time to head home. Based on similar departure times, you will be transported to the airport.
A few girls plan on extending their stay which we can discuss in the group chat once you have secured a spot.
Gallery from past trips
Important things to know before booking
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Refund policy and Travel Insurance
This trip is NON-refundable. But, you may transfer it to another member to receive your money back, which you are responsible for finding a replacement.
Please only purchase this trip if you are 100% sure you can come and you have checked flights. Unexpected life courses are understandable.
How replacements work:
You are responsible for finding a replacement. You may post the details on our TravelBFF Facebook group. Once found and 100% ready to pay, contact the trip host for approval. Your replacement will pay you through a bank transfer such as Zelle once the host has approved it.
Also, travel insurance protects your purchase and sometimes flights. Travel insurance is always recommended as this trip is non-refundable.
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Are our trips a good fit for you? / Bring your best energy.
Are we a good fit?
We create trips for different type of travelers. Booking travel packages or traveling with strangers with a host is not always for everyone.
The previous trips you've seen may not be a reflection of the next trip. Some are catered towards parting, or outdoors, or luxury, or budget, or culture, or a mixture of everything. That's why it's important to FULLY read the itinerary, hotel reviews, inclusions, and exclusions, on our website before booking.
Bring your best energy and be respectful:
It's also important to book knowing that you're a person who can maintain respectful/cheerful towards the group, locals, and hosts.
The people who book are a huge part of the experience for everyone, so it's important that you self analyze that this is something you think you're a good fit for & you'll enjoy.
Please don't bring plus ones unless they are also fully informed on what TravelBFF is and itinerary
Notice:
Anyone causing disruption, drama, harassment, fights, damage, theft, or anything else illegal will be removed from this trip at any time without a refund. This includes the group chat. Authorities will be contacted if necessary.
How To Book
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Booking Page
*Our trips usually sell out in minutes so set an alarm and book instantly once the link is up to secure a spot*
Booking opens Wednesday January 10th at 8:30pm Eastern Time
The booking page will ask for your Instagram account and a clear picture of you holding a valid ID
You must agree to the requirements and then it will take you to the payment page.
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Payment Plan Options
Payment plans are done through Klarna. You can do 4 installments every two weeks interest-free with 0 impact to your credit score when payments are on time. They also have options to do a longer monthly payment plan, but that option depends on your credit.
All you have to do is download the app, register and then paste the website payment link on the app. You can read the full information through their website.
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Once Confirmed
Once payment has been successful, you will receive a email confirming your purchase right away (check spam folder).
Within 3-4 days after booking, your hosts will send you a email with the link to the group chat and other important info. Join the group chat as soon as you get it and stay tuned for important info. We will also have at least 1 zoom meeting.
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Before the Trip
You will have the chance to interact with everyone else going on the group chat and get prepared and excited together. We will also have a mandatory zoom meeting. The host will also provide you with info such as:
Things you should pack
and a finalized itinerary a week before the trip
Our Safety Measures When It Comes To “Traveling with Strangers”
When booking, we require all of the information to match. This includes having a valid ID and taking a CLEAR picture of you holding it right next to your face. The card used for purchase must also be yours. Through this we verify that each person booking and making the payment is who they say they are. Additionally we require at least one zoom call with your camera on. We are alert of any suspicious behavior from the point you book, the group chat, and through the trip.
We want everyone to be safe, so please be responsible for your actions during the trip. This includes wandering off from the group, meeting up with other strangers, and taking alcohol or substances. We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, especially because some will do outdoor activities, as we are not liable.
Alcohol usage: We encourage everyone to stay alert and not get “too intoxicated” and have a buddy system with your roommates. We provide as much help as we can and look out for each other, but essentially you have to be on the lookout and responsible for yourself as well. Our goal with our trips is to simply provide those who like to travel, a fun experience with new people to meet. It is perfect for those who aren’t afraid to travel solo.
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