Brazil: New Year in Rio de Janeiro and Iguazú
Brazil: New Year in Rio de Janeiro and Iguazú
The trip in a nutshell
What better way to spend New Years than in Brazil with a bunch of new friends?! We will party, relax on stunning beaches, eat amazing food and cheers to the New Year together on this epic 11 day adventure that will leave us with memories to last a lifetime.
Our trip will begin in Rio, one of the most vibrant cities in the world , where we will spend a week exploring the city at our own pace, including the Maracana stadium , Christ the Redeemer - one of the seven wonders of modern world - Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana , before enjoying the beaches, New Year's Eve celebrations and exploring the surrounding area. After enjoying the beauty of Rio, we head south, where we will contemplate one of the seven wonders of the natural world, the spectacular Iguazu Falls, which we will admire from the Brazilian side and the Argentinian side, before finishing our trip to Rio , where we will spend our last Brazilian day. It will be impossible to visit this country without being overwhelmed by its effervescent vitality, which we are sure to take with us.
Trip type
360º - it's our great classic that allows you to discover the destination in all its aspects. We recommend packing a backpack rather than a suitcase as there will be lots of moving around.
Physical rating
MODERATE - this itinerary may involve hiking or other activities that require a moderate amount of physical effort. Be prepared for some potential long transfers and early wake up calls!
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip begins and ends in Rio de Janeiro. Aim to arrive on the first day by 5pm - on the last day you are free to leave whenever!
What's included
10 nights accommodation in shared rooms with a private bathroom
All breakfasts
Rio de Janeiro city tour with a local guide for with entrances and lunch Included on Day 2
Day trip to Prainha and Grumari beaches on day 3
New Year's Eve on the beach with a food buffet and unlimited drinks
2-day excursion to Iguazu Falls
boat trip “under” the falls
entrance fee for the Brazilian and Argentinian shores
guided tour in English
1 lunch (excluding drinks)
Return flight from Rio de Janeiro - Foz Iguazu
Hotel - airport transfer in Rio de Janeiro on day 8
Airport transfer - hotel in Iguazu on day 8
Hotel-airport transfer for Iguazu on day 10
Transfer from airport to hotel in Rio de Janeiro on day 10
Travel coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Welcome to Brazil!
Check-in: our adventure begins in Rio
Round trip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly. This is to give you maximum freedom of choice!
Check-in at the hotel in Rio de Janeiro and meet the rest of your group! We find ourselves in one of the most vibrant cities in the world, and we immediately let ourselves be carried away by the rhythm of the music and the cheerfulness that we breathe almost everywhere here. Ready for the days to come?
Included: overnight stay, breakfast
Not included: airport transfer, meals and drinks
Rio de Janeiro: from Christ the Redeemer to Sugarloaf
Discovering Rio
We dedicate this first official day of the trip to the discovery of Rio: with our local guide, we explore the Rio Cathedral, the Selaròn staircase and, of course, we cannot miss Christ the Redeemer , one of the seven wonders of the modern world. We finish with the dizzying Bondinho cable car, thanks to which we reach the Pão de Açùcar , the emblematic mountain of Rio made of granite and quartzite, from where we can enjoy a sublime panorama which will be even more fascinating at sunset . On the other side, the majestic Copacabana beach and on the other, the center of Rio de Janeiro. The spectacular panorama is the undisputed merit of this city. We spend the evening in the most famous clubs and bars in Rio .
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, visit to Rio with entrance fees and lunch included (drinks and desserts at participants' expense)
Money pot: possible activities and transport
Not included: meals and drinks not mentioned
Piedra do Telégrafo, Grumari Beach and Prainha Beach
Optical effects and dream beaches
Obviously, the trick is there but you don't see it! What are we talking about! Not far from Rio lives a very famous Instagram star... he's not really a star but rather a rock : the Pedra do Telégrafo is in fact famous on social media for its magnificent view and for the pleasure of fooling his friends and his family with the optical illusion . Indeed, depending on the angle from which the photo is taken, we have the impression that the person is hanging from the rock and that they will fall at any moment. Obviously, we're ready to take that epic photo ! But the photo must be deserved: to get to this famous rock, which requires a bit of trekking - we assure you that the view is worth it and that from there, we can decide the next beach to visit . From Praia do Grumari (beach - let's start learning Brazilian Portuguese) and Praia Prainha to the small coves, you are spoiled for choice , and what's more, after the climb, there is the descent... and the sea !
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, transfer from and to Praia do Grumari/Prainha
Money pot: possible activities and transport
Not included: meals and drinks
Rio de Janeiro: 4 days to celebrate the New Year and explore the surroundings
Beach parties, relaxation and free time
It's the dawn of a new year and, let's face it, we've been waiting for this moment all our lives : finally, after years of anxiety and stress, we know how to answer the dreaded question "But what what are you doing for New Year’s Eve?” with "we're going to a party on the beach, in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro... and you?". It will be a crazy night to celebrate the arrival of the new year, with your feet in the sand and a caipirinha in your hand - besides, the drinks are unlimited !
The next day is, of course, dedicated to total relaxation , while the third and fourth days we will have the opportunity to make excursions to the beautiful beaches of Arraial do Cabo : this is an optional option , but which definitely worth it ! With our coordinator and our travel buddies, we can personalize these days according to our interests and decide together which optional activities we want to add to this magnificent adventure .
Included: overnight stay with breakfast and New Year's Eve evening with buffet and unlimited drinks
Money pot: optional activities and transport
Not included: meals and drinks not mentioned
Iguazu Falls, one of the seven wonders of the natural world
Back to Iguazú
We wake up early and set off to discover this fantastic country ! We take a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls, one of the 7 wonders of the natural world . There are no less than 275 waterfalls with heights of up to 80 meters , extending over 2.7 km and with a flow rate of 1.8 million liters of water per second . A crazy scenario that is difficult to describe.
Iguazú on the Brazilian side
Iguazú Falls is accessible from three different countries: Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Upon arrival , we will have lunch with a unique view of the falls , while in the afternoon we will visit the Brazilian side on an excursion that will last approximately 4 hours. We're ready to get wet, aren't we?
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, domestic flight from Rio to Iguazú, guided tour of Iguazú Falls (Brazilian side), 2 return airport transfers
Money pot: possible activities or transport
Not included: meals and drinks
At the foot of the Iguazú Falls, Argentinian side
Iguazú and the Argentinian side
The sensations on the Brazilian side of the falls will be indescribable, but the Argentinian side will be no less so. You will have the choice between the upper circuit and the lower circuit: both routes will allow you to admire breathtaking views . The first runs about 1,800 meters on a path beside the waterfalls, on the circular chain that starts from the Dos Hermanas waterfalls, crosses the Chico, Ramírez, Bosetti, Adán y Eva and Bernabé Méndez waterfalls to the Garganta del Diablo. The second, about 1,700 meters long, takes place inside the forest, passing at the foot of the Dos Hermanas, Chico and Ramírez waterfalls to arrive in front of the large wall of water of the Bosetti waterfall.
At the foot of the waterfalls
The adventure does not stop there ! A spectacular and fun inflatable boat ride awaits you, allowing you to see the waterfalls from a different point of view. Only clothing required: swimsuit and life jacket. The great adventure begins when you go up the river with increasingly strong waves as you approach the falls. We will take a small train through nature which will lead to the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) where all the power of the falls is unleashed and which is often described as an ocean disappearing into an abyss. We will then go back down to go around the island of San Martin and pass under the Salto San Martin waterfall . An experience not to be missed and full of adrenaline.
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, boat trip to Iguazu Falls (Argentinian side), lunch (drinks not included)
Money pot: possible activities and transport
Not included: meals and drinks
Last day in Rio: relaxation on Ipanema beach
Relaxing on the beach
We return to Rio and take advantage of this day to relax. Ipanema , one of the city's most beautiful beaches, reflects the diversity of Carioca society, with its wide tree-lined boulevards and open-air bars where the samba beat never lets up. At dinner, however, it will be time to relive all our past adventures together and indulge in one last night of partying in true Brazilian style - there's no going back
Included: overnight stay with breakfast and domestic flight from Iguazú to Rio, 2 transfers from and to the airport
Money pot: possible activities
Not included: meals and drinks
Goodbye Brazil!
Check out and goodbye
Check-out and goodbye – until your next WeRoad adventure!
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

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