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Hotel Nacional with Rio Tour & Carnival Experience 5*

4.4Trip advisor rating 4.5
1,645 reviews
Activities includedSeafront

Deal negotiated for you

  • Stay in a Standard Room
  • Breakfast
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Carnival Experience activity
  • A day in Rio excursion
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Hotel Nacional with Rio Tour & Carnival Experience 5*

4.4Trip advisor rating 4.5
1,645 reviews

Discover the magic of Rio de Janeiro by staying at the iconic Hotel Nacional, a modernist masterpiece designed by Niemeyer, nestled between the ocean and tropical forest. A unique setting where comfort and spectacular views promise you an exceptional stay.

Then, let yourself be carried away by the city’s festive spirit with two unique experiences: a captivating immersion into the colorful workshops of the Cidade do Samba, where Carnival comes alive before your eyes, and a full day exploring Rio’s legendary landmarks — from Christ the Redeemer to the heights of Sugarloaf Mountain, passing through iconic neighborhoods and savoring authentic Brazilian flavors.

A journey that blends cultural discovery, emotional moments, and total relaxation, allowing you to experience Rio intensely and in a whole new way.

Your activity included

Carnival Experience

Departure from your hotel at 10:00 a.m. for an unforgettable visit to the city of Samba (Cidade do Samba), where a very special school has a hangar serving as its workshop to prepare for Carnival.

This visit offers an in-depth understanding of the history of Carnival and the process of creating floats and costumes. You will have the opportunity to enter the workshop of the Grande Rio Samba School (2022 champion), try on a costume, and dance the samba.

The visit will conclude with the tasting of a caipirinha, a traditional Brazilian cocktail.

Return to your hotel.

This price includes:
• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
• English-speaking guide during the Samba School visit
• Entrance to the Carnival Experience visit
• One caipirinha cocktail

This price does not include:
• Tips
• Other expenses not mentioned

Duration: 2h30, including 1h30 of visit
Group size: up to 20 people

A day in Rio

Departure from your hotel in the morning for a full day of sightseeing to discover the must-see attractions of Rio.

You will start with a visit to Christ the Redeemer, the city’s iconic symbol, located on a hill over 700 meters high, overlooking Guanabara Bay. The 360° panorama is breathtaking, with views of a series of bays, Copacabana Beach, the favelas, and the forest. The ascent will be made by van through the Tijuca Forest.

After a lunch break at a local restaurant, departure for a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, taking the cable car to enjoy a panoramic view of the city, before returning to your hotel.

This price includes:
• English-speaking guide during the excursion
• Entrance to Corcovado
• Entrance to Sugarloaf Mountain
• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Lunch at a local restaurant

This price does not include:
• Tips and expenses not mentioned
• Drinks not included with the meal

Duration: 7 hours
Group size: up to 15 people

Your hotel

For your tropical getaway, stay at one of Carioca city's most iconic locations, the five-star Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro. Ideally located right on the seafront, opposite São Conrado beach, this sumptuous establishment is instantly recognisable thanks to its cylindrical structure. Inside this architectural jewel designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the recent refurbishment campaign has added sophisticated contemporary touches to freshen up the design. Its two-storey outdoor area is just as admirable, inviting you to enjoy a different kind of getaway in the heart of this iconic city located in one of the world's most beautiful bays.

Deluxe Mountain View Room

In this 35 m² room, you will have a beautiful view of the interior and the lofty mountains in the heart of the city of Carioca. As well as a king-size bed, this bright, spacious room has a relaxation area with a sofa, armchair and small table.

Restaurants & Bars

The restaurant at the Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro's dishes reflect the exuberant, welcoming and generous spirit of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The lounge bar is also an ideal place to sample the destination's authentic ambience.

Sereia Restaurant

Sereia is a large, light and airy restaurant with elegant green accents, inviting you to sample a fine dining buffet inspired by traditional Brazilian food and enriched by contemporary influences.

Carybé bar and lounge

People come to Carybé both to relax over a drink in a music-filled atmosphere. While sampling one of Brazil's iconic cocktails, enjoy the entertainment on offer.

Activities & Lifestyle

Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro is the perfect spot to enjoy the city's relaxing side.

At first light, you can walk down to the long sandy beach to watch the sunrise, a magical experience you'll want to enjoy at least once during your stay. To cool off during the day, you can choose between the Atlantic waves or the swimming pool. The hotel also has a spa. You can pop in there on your way back from a shopping trip or a walk in one of the district's urban parks.

Discover the destination

Christ the Redeemer, lush green hills, white sandy beaches... Day or night, feel the magnetic pull of the "Marvellous City". Nestled on the edge of a stunning bay, Brazil's second-largest city holds the secret to a magical stay. Enjoy the bohemian atmosphere of Santa Teresa and drink in the spectacular panoramic view in Guanabara Bay. In the evening, head to a bar in Lapa to dance the samba and party into the wee small hours.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • The selected accommodation
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Your selected board
  • Booking fees
  • Carnival Experience
  • A day in Rio excursion
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description including:
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfer, unless added at time of booking
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.

Detailed country by country here:

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

Vaccination

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:

https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

Visa

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:

https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check (https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check](https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check))

https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes

https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search (https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search))

Identity

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

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