Samba - Brazil

Brazilian music overwhelms with passion. It is a simmering mix of heritage from AmerIndian, Portuguese and African sources, meeting global influences and creating a style of music so feverishly intense that it packs dance floors effortlessly. We think it needs to be experienced first hand to be believed. By night We will book tables at popular bars, clubs and dance halls, such as ‘new wave’ Bosa Nova fusion bar Vinicius, tap your feet to the polyrhythmic Samba beats at Carioca da Gema and dance the night away at the beautifully restored Centro Cultural Carioca where the most famous names in Brazilian music drop in and perform. Have drinks at Rio’s bohemian hang outs like the old Casa Villarino and Nova Capella and live the real way of life in Rio. Get involved Spend some time with our highly skilled professional Brazilian dance teachers at Rio Scenariun where they’ll have you shaking your stuff to a live Samba band. Let our local experts guide you to the heart of Rio’s colourful music district to meet the local musicians and play instruments in our Samba workshops. Visit the Sambodromo, the grand stage where the schools of samba compete against each other. More than music No trip to Rio would be complete without spending some time on the beaches. Climb the Corcovado peak with its iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, or take the cable car to the top of the landmark Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain) for fabulous views of the city. Rio is simply exhilarating! Price from £2,450 per person based on two sharing, includes 7 nights accommodation, guided services, tickets to shows, music classes, some meals, international flights Your Consultant for your  S A M B A  B r a z i l trip is: S a s k i a	Where to Stay Rio Internacional Type: Beachfront Number of rooms: 117 Location: Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Palace Type: Infamous hotspot Number of rooms: 226 Location: Rio de Janeiro Hotel Fasano Type: City Chic Number of rooms: 91 Location: Rio de Janeiro Hotel Santa Teresa Type: Chic Tropical design Number of rooms: 44 Location: Rio Mama Ruisa Type: Luxurious Number of rooms: 7 Location: Rio de Janeiro