Day 1· Tue, Dec 29· Arrive Copacabana, Dinner
- 3:00 PM: Check-in Copacabana.
- 7:30 PM: Welcome Mastermind Dinner (included).
- Activity: Night: Beach bar night.
Tier 2 · Voyager
Rio de Janeiro
December 29, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Starting at $2,500or 2 payments of $1,250
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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, 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· First payment 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.
- Activity: 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).
- Activity: Night: Lapa night out.
Day 3· Thu, Dec 31· New Year's Eve Copacabana
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (included).
- Activity: Midday: Beach day (free).
- Activity: Afternoon: Rest and get ready - wear white for the night.
- 9:30 PM: All-white New Year’s Eve on Copacabana’s public beach (included)
- Activity: 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).
- Activity: Afternoon: Recover on Ipanema beach or explore the city - slow first day of the year.
- Activity: Optional: If you want to see Rio from the air, ask your host and we can point you to a helicopter operator we trust. It is not part of the trip, and it is booked and paid for separately, on your own (own cost).
- Activity: Night: Free.
Day 5· Sat, Jan 2· Boat Party, Photos, Farewell
- 8:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (included).
- 10:30 AM: Boat party with the group, 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM (included).
- 3:30 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.
- Activity: 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.
- Hotel in Copacabana, two blocks from the beach
- Mastermind + Farewell Dinners
- Breakfast included every day
- Christ the Redeemer + Sugarloaf experiences
- All-white New Year’s Eve on Copacabana’s public beach
- Dedicated host, photographer, scheduled transport
- Boat party experience
Not included
Plan for these separately.
- Flights
- Most meals
- Drinks
- 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 by card, or send it from your bank with Zelle; a Zelle booking stays pending until JetQuest confirms the payment. 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.
Read more reviews"I've been on 8 JetQuest trips, and I can honestly say they've been some of the best experiences of my life. Every trip has been well organized, full of amazing adventures, and filled with incredible people. One of my favorite parts is the friendships I've made along the way. ..."
Malika S.
Aug 5, 2026 · via Yelp
"I’ve had the opportunity to travel with JetQuest to both Colombia and Egypt, and both experiences were amazing! From the easy booking process to the planning and overall experience, JetQuest made international travel feel smooth and enjoyable. One of the best parts was the people I met along the way. ..."
P.Hill210
Jul 24, 2026 · via App Store
"Booked my first JetQuest to Medellin and the app handled everything. Itinerary, hotel, group chat, packing list, all in one place. I had so much fun meeting people from all around the world it truly felt like family. Zero planning stress, real connections, incredible trip. Already planning for Bali. Five stars."
Jesiroams
Jul 26, 2026 · via App Store
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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 team of JetQuest hosts and ambassadors.
What sets a JetQuest apart isn't just the itinerary. It's the room. Jonathon's job is to make sure the group gets to know each other from the first night, 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.
