Rio de Janeiro

JetQuest · Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

December 28, 2027 , January 2, 2028

Starting at $2,600

Dates

Dec 28 , Jan 2

Price

From $2,600

Per person, double occupancy (shared room)

Fly into

Galeão International Airport (GIG)

The Trip

A taste of what's ahead.

Bring in 2028 in Rio. Copacabana New Year's, Christ the Redeemer, samba nights, and the most legendary Farewell Dinner of the year.

Fly into Galeão International Airport (GIG). These spots go fast.

Packages

  • Double (Shared Room)Standard

    Per person, double occupancy. Standard package.

    $2,600
  • Single / Private Room

    Single occupancy.

    $3,300
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Itinerary

Day by day.

6 days · Dec 28 , Jan 2

Rio de Janeiro, Day 1 · Arrival in Rio

Day 1· Tue, Dec 28

Arrival in Rio

Arrive at Galeão International Airport (GIG) and check in to Copa Sul on Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana. Rest off the holiday travel, then gather with the group for the Mastermind Dinner, the JetQuest tradition that opens every trip, this time with 2028 on the horizon.

Rio de Janeiro, Day 2 · Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf

Day 2· Wed, Dec 29

Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf

The icons. Take in Christ the Redeemer above the city and ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for views over Rio, the bay, and the beaches. A full day of the sights that define the city, capped by a group dinner as Rio counts down to NYE.

Rio de Janeiro, Day 3 (NYE) · New Year's Eve on Copacabana

Day 3 (NYE)· Thu, Dec 30

New Year's Eve on Copacabana

The reason you came. Two million people dressed in white on Copacabana Beach, fireworks launched from barges offshore, and the single most electric midnight in South America. All you have to do is show up in white and celebrate, JetQuest handles the rest.

Rio de Janeiro, Day 4 · New Year's Day on Ipanema

Day 4· Fri, Dec 31

New Year's Day on Ipanema

Ring in 2028 the Carioca way: a slow morning, brunch with the group, then a beach day on Ipanema and Arpoador. Sunset from the rocks, a relaxed evening, and time to actually feel the city you woke up in.

Rio de Janeiro, Day 5 · Lapa, Samba & Farewell

Day 5· Sat, Jan 1

Lapa, Samba & Farewell

A curated day blending Rio's culture and its coastline before heading into Lapa, the Arcos da Lapa, the samba halls, and the nightlife the city is famous for. The night closes with the Farewell Dinner.

Rio de Janeiro, Day 6 · Departure

Day 6· Sun, Jan 2

Departure

Breakfast and departures from Rio. You leave having started the new year somewhere most people only dream about, and with the people you rang it in beside.

Where you'll stay

Copa Sul Hotel · Copacabana

We base out of Copa Sul Hotel on Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, two blocks from Copacabana Beach and walking distance to the Copacabana fireworks zone. Buffet breakfast, on-site restaurant, 24-hour front desk.

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What's included

Everything you need to just show up.

  • Beachfront accommodation in Copacabana
  • Mastermind + Farewell Dinners, daily breakfast
  • 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
Rio de Janeiro experience

Good to know

The little details that change a trip.

Visa

Brazil requires an e-Visa for U.S. passport holders, apply 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 plans

Buy-now-pay-later is available on every JetQuest at checkout. A small convenience fee applies, full terms appear on the SquadTrip booking page.

Prefer Zelle, Apple Pay, or PayPal? As a courtesy, we accept those too — 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 · 700+ 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

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Jonathon Lewis, JetQuest founder and host

Meet Your Host

Jonathon Lewis

Jonathon 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.