Press release - G Adventures

This Bank Holiday weekend sees the world’s second largest Carnival happening in London and the Great Adventure People’s thoughts have inevitably turned to the undisputed queen of carnivals – Rio.

The feathers, fun and fabulousness of the Notting Hill Carnival are just a small taster of the entertainment on offer at the Rio Carnival on 5-8 March 2011, also recently voted number one in ‘The event I would most like to attend in the next year’ in Lonely Planet’s awards.

With places booking up fast, now is the perfect time to book a spot on one of Gap Adventures’ trips to experience the Rio Carnival.

Whether it’s guidance through the celebrations or a better understanding of Brazilian culture that travellers are after, Gap Adventures has the trip to suit. Journeys include a special one-off itinerary that embraces the Carnival as well as alternatives that offer the opportunity to further explore Brazil before or after the Rio spectacular.

Please see below for some brilliant Brazilian itineraries:

Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience
Price: From £689pp (pp for three adults)
Trip code: TSZRCN

Experience Rio's biggest party! Dance the night away and see the sights and sounds of this truly epic annual event. From the street parties to the immense Sambadrome parade, this is something not to be missed.

Enjoy a six day trip from 4 – 9 March 2011 from £689pp. Price includes transfers, accommodation, some meals, a tour leader throughout, Carnival Parade including entrance to the Sambadrome and a full-day city tour

For more information, please visit: http://www.gapadventures.com/trips/rio-de-janeiro-carnival-experience/TSZRCN/2010/

In Search Of Iguassu - Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
Price: £1099pp
Trip Code: JBR

Take 17 days and venture off the tourist track through Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. Follow in the footsteps of Che Guevara on your own voyage of self-discovery from the land of Tango to the home of Samba. Sophisticated Buenos Aires' Porteños, and Rio de Janeiro's fun-loving Cariocas are perfect bookends for your jaunt through this fascinating region. Arrive in Rio de Janeiro two days before the Carnival begins, perfectly timed to watch in awe as the city transforms.

Enjoy a 17 day trip from 15 February – 3 March 2011 for £1099pp. Price includes transport, accommodation, a tour leader throughout, local guides and admission and guided tours to both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguassu Falls

For more information, please visit: http://www.gapadventures.com/trips/in-search-of-iguassu-buenos-aires-to-rio-de-janeiro/JBR/2010/

Southern Highlights
Price: £1189pp
Trip Code: SRB

Depart the day after the Rio Carnival to explore the vibrant cities of Argentina and Brazil in comfort, with the incredible Iguassu Falls as a highlight. Travel from the samba beat of Rio de Janeiro, arguably one of the wildest cities in the world, to European-tinged Buenos Aires, the birthplace of tango.

Enjoy an 8 day trip from 9 – 16 March 2011 for £1189pp. Price includes a traditional Brazilian barbecue with a local family in Paraty, a visit to the Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires city tour, arrival transfer and some meals.

For more information, please visit: http://www.gapadventures.com/trips/southern-highlights/SRB/2010/