Carnivals, Coastlines & A Clipper Ship!

Spend 3-nights in Rio de Janeiro and experience first-hand the biggest carnival in the world! Held a few days before lent, this world-renowned celebration is effervescent and vibrant, proudly taking centre stage for dancing, performance and parades. Wild festivities of food, music and more are forefront to kick off a spectacular trip of a lifetime.

Moving from the Samba-lined streets and glitzy costumes, an overnight flight will begin a 3-night pre-cruise stay in beautiful Costa Rica, taking in San Jose and Arenal. Known for alluring rugged coastlines, mighty rainforests, volcanos and an abundance of biodiversity, Costa Rica is the ideal destination for limitless adventure. Embark aboard Star Clipper for 7-nights, where true relaxation begins.

Rio Carnival & Costa Rica 

Departs 18th February 2023 | 14-night package | 3-nights in Rio | Overnight flight | 3-nights in Costa Rica | 7-nights aboard Star Clipper 

Visiting: Puntarenas (Costa Rica) | Quepos (Costa Rica) | Golfito (Costa Rica) | Coiba Island (Panama) | Marine Park Golfo de Chiriqui, Parida Island (Panama) | At Sea | Islas Tortugas (Costa Rica) | Puntarenas (Costa Rica) 

From £7,439.00 per person! 

Price quoted includes return flights from London; 3-nights pre-cruise stay at Windsor California Hotel, Rio; overnight flight from Rio to Costa Rica; 1-night pre-cruise stay at Hotel Buena Vista, Costa Rica; 2-nights pre-cruise stay at Arenal Manoa, Costa Rica; land tours as outlined below; 7-nights full board sailing aboard Star Clipper; non-UK transfers and port charges. 

Land Tours included in the package:  

• Full day Sugar Loaf & Botanical Garden tour - Private service with driver guide (Rio de Janeiro) 
• Carnival Grandstand Tickets (Rio de Janeiro)
• Half Day tour of Corcovado & Santa Teresa - Private service with guide (Rio de Janeiro) 
• Half Day Natural History Walk: Hanging Bridges La Fortuna Waterfall Hike (Arenal, Costa Rica)

Lead in fare is based on 2 adults sharing a lead in cabin. Includes return flights, full board cruise, hotels where indicated, land tours where indicated, non-UK transfers and port charges. *Flights depart from London Heathrow and return to London Gatwick. Alternative dates and package prices are also available. Single supplement ranges from 50% when booking a category 6 – category 2 cabin and 100% for categories 1 and above on cruise element, land elements may vary. All prices are correct at time of print, are subject to availability and/or change, and can be withdrawn at any time. Package elements are subject to availability, if element becomes unavailable then Star Clippers will endeavour to find an alternative option. Visits to all ports of call are subject to local government permissions therefore we cannot guarantee disembarkation for UK passengers. Star Clippers cannot be held responsible should government permissions change. It is a requirement that all passengers are covered by appropriate travel insurance for the entire duration of the holiday, Star Clippers require every passenger to provide a copy of their Travel Insurance Policy prior to sailing.