Why can’t I see the costumes available now?

The Samba Schools are still designing the costumes according to their theme. Costumes sketches and images will be available by end of November.

Will I be able to pick a costume design?

Yes. We will hand-pick 3 to 6 costumes per day. You will be able to choose your favorite when they become available by end of November.

What if I don’t like any costumes when I get the pictures?

You will be given one week to pick your costume. In case you don’t like any of them, you have the right to cancel your order and receive a full refund.

How will I learn the samba school song and lyrics?

You will receive the lyrics and the mp3 file correspondent to your Samba School by mid December. In fact, we will send you a link with all 2010 songs for download

Can my friends parade in the same samba school wing?

Yes, but they have to get the same costume. Each wing has a different costume design which supports the school theme for the year. Same costumes, same wings. Different costumes, different wings.

Do I get to keep my costume after the parade?

Yes, the costume is yours to keep.

Can I use the costume before the parade?

Absolutely not! If the costume is not 100% complete at parading day, the school director will not let you participate in it. Incomplete costumes can cost points and the championship to the Samba School.

Rio Carnival Costumes 2010

Before your pre-order your costume, check our Costumes section with useful information on costumes and their types, meeting point, etiquette and more. Then, come back and pick your costume.

Parading with a costume inside a Samba School is an experience you will never forget. This is the real thrill, an unparalleled experience - to parade in a beautiful costume, to the heartbreaking beats of samba, on the biggest "stage" in the world.

Costumes are already available for pre-order, right here, with special early bird prices. Pre-order your costume now. Pick your costume later, by end of November, when they become available. All packages below included English guided assistance and roundtrip transfers from Copacabana to the Sambadrome.

 
 

Buying your costumes from us you accept and are bound by our Terms and Conditions of Sales.

After your Purchase

  • Payment Process
    We will put your costumes on hold while your payment is processed and reconfirmed.
    Please wait a couple of hours during working days. Orders placed in the weekend or US holidays will be processed the next working day. Payment forms include credit card, check by mail, wire and Western Union transfer.

  • Confirmation Email
    Congratulations! Once your payment is processed, you will receive electronic confirmation, receipt and your ball costume vouchers.

  • Measurement Form
    When purchasing your Carnival costume, we will need to get some measurements from you such as SHOE SIZE and CLOTHING SIZE S/M/L/XL. Download our Measurement form, fill them out and fax them to us. You will receive a confirmation by email once we process your order. (not available yet)

  • How To Get Your costumes
    Select to have your costume delivered to you to your address of choice, either a hotel address or a simple address in the city of Rio de Janeiro for US$ 28 per costume. You can also pick it up at our Hospitality Desk located in Copacabana Beach, once you get to Rio.

    Our Hospitality Desk will be functioning at the Rio Othon Hotel, and costumes may be exchanged from Friday February 12th thru Monday February 15th, 2010 and on Saturday February 20th, 2010 for those who purchased a Winner's Parade ticket. From 10AM to 5PM, local time.


  • Make an Appointment to receive or pick-up your Costumes.
    Log in to your account and complete any requeriments needed such as costume delivery and pick-up appointment. You will also be able to add other carnival stuff such as parade tickets, ball tickets, transfers, tours and hotel accommodation packages right at your carnival page.

  • 2010 Free Guide
    On February 1st, we will provide you with our full 2010 Rio Carnival Guide including a party planner with balls and street bands schedule. It will also give you useful information on Parade Description, how to get to the sambodromo. All accomplished with insiders' recommendations, exclusively prepared to assist you.

    We would love to meet you in person
    Once in Rio, come to our Hospitality Desk to get your tickets. If you have opted for a special deliver, just come to say Hello. We will be thrilled to have you in Rio de Janeiro.

 

Pick-up or Special Delivery?
Make your appointment. We hate lines, too!

Whether you opt for a special delivery or a free pick-up at our Hospitality Desk, we require you to make an appointment with us using your customer log-in page. Please login and select the most convenient time for you to come pick your costumes or to have them delivered. Making an appointment and you will get your costume really fast when you pass by our Hospitality Desk or wait at your hotel. After all, you'd rather be on the beach or enjoying the Cidade Maravilhosa.

As you know, you can exchange your vouchers for actual costume at our Hospitality Desk.  However, an alternative we strongly recommend is to have your Costume delivered to your hotel or preferred address in the city of Rio de Janeiro. In this case, a US$ 28 flat handling fee charge per costume. We also deliver to all cruise ships on February 14th and 15th in the morning. For other special arrangements, just contact our Carnival Help Desk and we will do the utmost to accommodate your request.

Quick and responsive Customer Support - We will stand by you until the Carnival has finished. We will make sure that you are informed about all your options during Carnival and receive all information materials in time. Any of your phone calls and e-mails and queries will be answered and replied by an assigned professional representative quickly and efficiently.

 

The Rio-Carnival.Net One on One Advantage

  • FREE Customer Service -  a Dedicated Carnival Expert to assist you along the entire booking process and before you get to the Marvelous City (Yes, this is Rio’s nickname!)
  • A Hospitality Desk in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival - You will feel you’re not on your own. Anytime!
  • A full array of services for your absolute enjoyment : guided roundtrip Transfers to Sambadrome, carnival costumes for you to parade on Earth’s biggest show, Hotel-Only and Air-Inclusive packages at very special prices, for all budgets, located in Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon and, airfare, in case you haven’t booked it as yet.