Day 1· Tue, Dec 29· Arrive Copacabana, Dinner
- 3:00 PM: Check-in Copacabana.
- 7:30 PM: Welcome Mastermind Dinner (included).
- Night: Beach bar night.
Tier 2 · Voyager
Rio de Janeiro
December 29, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Starting at $2,500
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Dates
Dec 29, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Price
From $2,500
Per person, double occupancy (shared room)
Fly into
Galeão International Airport (GIG)
The Trip
A taste of what's ahead.
Bring in 2027 in Rio. Copacabana New Year's, Christ the Redeemer at sunrise, samba nights, helicopter tour over Sugarloaf, and the most legendary Farewell Dinner of the year.
Fly into Galeão International Airport (GIG). These spots go fast.
Packages
- $2,500
Double (Shared Room)Standard
Per person, double occupancy. Standard package.
- $3,100
Single (Private Room)
Same trip, your own room. Single occupancy.
- $799
Experience Package
Trip experiences only, bring your own lodging.
Limited spots available· Deposit locks your price
Priority Boarding
150+ days out · lowest rate
General Boarding
Within 150 days · standard pricing
Doors Closing
Within 60 days · final call
General boarding is live, lock in before it moves to Doors Closing. Price rises $200 at each phase.
Itinerary
Day by day.
6 days · Dec 29, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Day 2· Wed, Dec 30· Christ, Sugarloaf, Lapa
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (included).
- 8:00 AM: Christ the Redeemer + Sugarloaf - plan for a full day.
- Morning: The two summits plus travel time take most of the day (included, tickets included).
- 1:00 PM: Lunch on the go between Corcovado and Sugarloaf (own cost).
- Night: Lapa night out.
Day 3· Thu, Dec 31· New Year's Eve Copacabana
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (included).
- Midday: Beach day (free).
- Afternoon: Rest and get ready - wear white for the night.
- 9:30 PM: All-white New Year's Eve beach party on Copacabana - reserved beach access with the group (included)
- Night: Midnight fireworks over the ocean.
Day 4· Fri, Jan 1· Recover or Explore
- 10:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (included).
- 12:00 PM: Recovery brunch (own cost).
- Afternoon: Recover on Ipanema beach or explore the city - slow first day of the year.
- Night: Free.
Day 5· Sat, Jan 2· Explore, Photos, Farewell
- 8:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (included).
- Morning: Free day to explore Rio - optional excursions (own cost).
- 3:00 PM: Brazil-themed photo shoot with our photographer (included).
- 6:30 PM: Goal-setting and intention-setting session for the new year (included).
- 8:00 PM: Farewell Dinner (included).
Day 6· Sun, Jan 3· Departure Day
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (included).
- 11:00 AM: Check-out.
- Morning: Host coordinates group taxis (own cost).
Trip photos
- · Times are approximate and flexible.
- · Anything marked as a suggestion is not included in the price.
- · International flights are not included.
Where you'll stay
Copa Sul Hotel · Copacabana
We base out of Copa Sul Hotel on Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana - 8.5/10 on Booking with a 9.4 location score, two blocks from Copacabana Beach and a short walk to Ipanema. Highlights: warm Carioca hospitality (9.0 staff rating), a wonderful buffet breakfast with seasonal fruits and fresh breads, the on-site Orla / Temperos restaurant serving Brazilian and international plates, an American bar, 24-hour front desk, room service, air conditioning, free WiFi, and walking distance to Arpoador and the Copacabana fireworks zone. Note: Copa Sul does not have a pool - the beach is the pool here.
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What's included
Everything you need to just show up.
- Beachfront accommodation in Ipanema / Copacabana
- Mastermind + Farewell Dinners
- Breakfast included every day
- Christ the Redeemer + Sugarloaf experiences
- Copacabana NYE access
- Dedicated host, photographer, scheduled transport
Not included
Plan for these separately.
- Flights
- Most meals
- Drinks
- Helicopter upgrade
- Travel insurance
Good to know
The little details that change a trip.
Visa
Brazil reinstated visa requirements for U.S. passport holders, apply for an e-Visa in advance.
Weather
Brazilian summer, 80s, sunny, beach weather every day.
Currency
Brazilian Real (BRL). Cards work in most places; carry small bills for beach vendors.
Payment methods
Pay in full with PayPal, or pay the full balance with Zelle as a manual bank payment; your reservation stays pending until JetQuest verifies receipt. pay your way.
Refunds
See our refund policy for the full cancellation tiers. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Special requests
Dietary needs, accessibility, room pairing, or anything else, email info@jetquest.net.
Traveler reviews
What past JetQuesters say.
4.9· 240 reviews · 750+ travelers
"Easily the best week of my year. The group, the villa, the energy, JetQuest absolutely delivered."
Sarah M.
Bali · 2024
"I came alone and left with twelve new friends and a business partner. Worth every dollar."
Marcus T.
Medellín · 2026
"Every detail was handled. All I had to do was show up. Already booked my next one."
Jessica L.
Dubai · 2024
Moments from past JetQuests
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Meet Your Host
Jonathon Lewis
Follow on InstagramJonathon is the founder of JetQuest, a former corporate professional who walked away to build the travel club he wished existed. Equal parts host, connector, and operator, he has lived in Medellín, traveled to 30+ countries, and leads our founder-led experiences alongside a hand-picked team of JetQuest hosts and ambassadors.
What sets a JetQuest apart isn't just the itinerary. It's the room. Every traveler is hand-picked for the energy they bring, and Jonathon's job is to make sure the right people end up around the same table, in a city worth showing up for.
On the ground, Jonathon and our trained host team handle the logistics, the introductions, the Mastermind Dinner, and the late-night plans you weren't expecting. You just show up.
