August would be a favorite month for sports enthusiasts. Do you know why? 2016 Rio Olympics is scheduled to be held from August 5 to 21, 2016. About 10,500 players from 206 countries are expected to participate in the mega event.
Everyone who wish to attend the event should start planning their upcoming Olympic games trip now, as everything from tickets to hotel rooms run out fast and will be completely booked once the games date draw nearer.
More than half a million people are expected to attend the event and hence a notable amount of preparation is needed. Here is how to get started to the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Buy Event Tickets As Early As Possible
Olympics 2016 Tickets are the most important things of the whole summer Olympics travel plan. Olympics ticketing depends on nationality of a traveler and each country has its own agency. People who wants to attend the event need to Book Rio 2016 Olympics Tickets through them.
You can find the events timetable online and there are some websites where you can sign up to keep you informed, when the tickets go on sale. There are multiple hotel packages available that provide tickets to specific events. For example, you can book tickets for 2016 Olympic sailing events through different websites.
Purchase Flight Tickets
After booking event tickets, you need to start booking your flight tickets as soon as possible. Choosing a way to Rio from United States is actually an easier way as many airlines provide offers.
Flight tickets would be more expensive during the few days preceding to the Opening Ceremony as well as the day after the Closing Ceremony. The better idea is to fly to Rio while the games are underway as the prices as well as crowd will be less.
Book Hotel Rooms
Opting the package deals is the best option during these days. These deals provide flights and accommodation at a lower cost and in turn helps you to save quite a bit when compared to booking things separately.
Hotels near to sporting venues would have higher demand, therefore, you should check and select the hotels with better offers and discounts. Prices are said to fluctuate in the Olympics month.
Obtain a Visa
American visitors need a travel visa, which costs around $160 to get into Brazil. Fortunately, Brazil government is providing an offer for a select few countries, to omit visa requirement, including the US, during the Olympics event. The temporary visa program is applicable from June 1 to September 18.
Familiarize with the City’s Cultures and Events
1) Olympics venues are mainly grouped in four main clusters. They are Deodoro, Maracana, Barra (the location of the Olympic Park), and Copacabana. Events will be assigned to different zones within these clusters.
2) You can check rio2016.com for the most up-to-date information regarding the public transportation.
3) You should be aware that many vendors would impose a 30 percent hike during the games. Visitors must be very careful.
4) You need to pack all necessary items including medicines as August is the end of winter in Brazil. As Rio is located near the coast, the region might experience mild temperatures.
5) It would be helpful to learn Portuguese before paying a visit to Rio.
While enjoying all the sporting excellence, do not forget to explore the city as it is one of the most exciting and culturally rich capitals in the world. Give yourself some time to discover the beauty of the city.
Starting a plan and doing the necessary research will surely make your Rio Olympics 2016 trip successful. To make your trip a joyful one, Triptyme provides tour packages, holiday packages and group tours etc at affordable prices.
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