New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro

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SUMMARY

5 Days

Brazil

Experience the vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration in Rio de Janeiro, the city’s second biggest celebration after Carnival. This three nights suggested tour includes accommodation near Copacabana Beach. This location is perfect for the festivities and Tijuca Forest and Corcovado tours. Over 2 million people worldwide flock to Rio de Janeiro for this incredible event. Starting at 8 pm, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere with live music and traditional Brazilian dances.

During this enchanting celebration, dress in white to match the locals who dress in white to usher in good luck for the upcoming year. Pay tribute to Yemanja, the revered goddess of the sea, as you witness the awe-inspiring sight of locals casting flowers into the ocean, a mesmerizing display of devotion and reverence. This profound gesture encapsulates the harmonious blend of spirituality and nature that defines Rio’s rich cultural tapestry.

New Year’s Eve celebration in Rio de Janeiro is a once-in-a-lifetime experience—contact us to make it happen.

HIGHLIGHTS

Celebrate like Cariocas do and embrace this new year in style.
Enjoy and relax under the Brazilian sun at Copacabana & Ipanema beaches.
As the clock strikes midnight, hundreds of fireworks explode into a rainbow of colours in the sky while onlookers watch in awe from the water’s edge.
Stay at spectacular and famous Copacabana Beach, where the epicentre of the action is.
Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer monument overlooking Rio de Janeiro.
Explore Brazilian culture and eat like a carioca at a local churrascaria.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Rio de Janeiro

Arrive at the airport in Rio de Janeiro, where a representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel a few steps from the famous Copacabana beach.

Day 2 Rio de Janeiro

Morning:
This morning, you will visit one of the most famous icons of Rio de Janeiro, the breathtaking “Christ the Redeemer” statue soars 700 m high above the city, creating an unforgettable backdrop to Rio de Janeiro’s spectacular mountainous landscape. Being one of the world’s seven wonders, the Christ the Redeemer Statue is a must-see landmark for anyone visiting Rio the city, offering an incredible view over the city. Located in the Tijuca National Park and standing 30 m tall, this is one of the world’s largest statues of Christ.

You will take a train ride through the forest in this Swiss-built train is already a wonderful experience itself, and you get rewarded with beautiful views of the lagoon. Have lunch in Rios finest at the heart of Copacabana, a typical churrascaria known for its quality and diverse selection of its meats. It is delicious, and they also serve fish and seafood.

Afternoon:
You will visit one of the symbols of Rio. The Sugar Loaf is a highlight, and the visit will take you on a beautiful ride up to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain on two cable cars: the first going to Urca Hill and the second up to the top of Sugar Loaf at 396 m. Already the ride uphill unfolds amazing scenery with breathtaking views. The Portuguese gave its name in the 16th century during the heydays of the sugar cane trade in Brazil. Historians suggest that conical clay molds were utilized to produce sugar blocks, facilitating their transportation on ships. The shape given by these moulds was similar to the peak, hence the name.

Day 3 Rio de Janeiro

Today, take the opportunity to explore the captivating city of Rio de Janeiro at your own pace and prepare for a magical New Year’s celebration. Don’t underestimate the significance of Rio’s stunning beaches. Stretching over 90 km, they are an essential aspect of the city’s lifestyle, with world-renowned shores like Copacabana and Ipanema. Rio’s exceptional beaches flow through the city’s heart, ensuring that you’re always close to the coastal beauty no matter where you are.
No one celebrates the New Year like the Cariocas (people from Rio de Janeiro). This unique event blends Afro cults – Macumba and Candomblé – with fireworks and music into an all-night party that keeps Copacabana vibrating till the next day. People, mostly dressed in white, coming from the four corners of the world, bid farewell to the year that is ending and toast the arrival of the new year. People from all social classes, side by side, everyone together, in peace. Groups of devotees, all dressed in white, move across the sand to prepare their offerings, mainly candles, and flowers, to the sea goddess Yemanja. Regardless of religion or race, the public participates in this celebration, tossing flowers into the waves and bearing their wishes for the year ahead.