Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguasu Falls at New 2025 Year!

After breakfast at the hotel, you will go on a guided tour to Corcovado Mountain to see the Christ the Redeemer statue and Tijuca Forest (4 hours). Arrival at the station, where we will travel through the jungle to the summit of Corcovado Hill. On both sides of the road, you will see the breathtaking views of Tijuca Forest. At the top of Corcovado Hill, at an altitude of 710 meters above sea level, stands the symbol of Rio – the Christ the Redeemer statue (38 meters), which was erected in 1931. From the viewing platform, you will have a breathtaking panorama of the metropolis and its surroundings: the bridge to Niteroi, Guanabara Bay, the Botanical Garden, the world's largest stadium Maracanã, Sugarloaf Mountain, and much more. Return to the hotel. Rest. In the evening, you will be welcomed to the New Year's Eve Ball at the luxurious Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel! New Year in Rio is a grand event not only for tourists but also for locals. People come from all over to see the world-famous fireworks! They are launched from platforms right in the water. Brazilians welcome the New Year in white clothing. Believers pay homage to the water goddess Imanja by placing their gifts in tiny boats and sending them into the ocean. All this happens under the falling lights of fireworks, creating a truly mesmerizing sight! Also, there are stages set up on the beach where famous artists perform, and anyone can enjoy the concert for free! The fun continues all night. 

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour with a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain (6 hours) with guide. VIP access is included. The first stop will be at Urca Mountain, which has a wide observation deck. At the very top of Sugarloaf Mountain, there is a smaller platform, but it offers a magnificent view of Rio, Copacabana Beach, the bay, the surrounding mountains, ocean islands, the bridge to Niteroi, and the Christ the Redeemer statue. Next, you will head to the historic center. Visit the famous Lapa Arches, built in 1732 and used as an aqueduct to supply water from the Carioca River to the city center, and the famous Selaron Steps, decorated with mosaic tiles from around the world. See the Municipal Theater, designed by the best artists from Europe and reminiscent of the Paris Opera. Finally, visit the unique Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, which can accommodate 20,000 people. Additionally (not included), you can book a helicopter flight over Rio de Janeiro (flights from 10 to 30 minutes). A helicopter flight gives you the opportunity to fully enjoy the beautiful views. You will see the blue ocean, mountains covered in tropical greenery, white sandy beaches, yachts, and the entire city: the Christ the Redeemer statue, the Botanical Garden, the lake, Niemeyer Avenue, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana beaches, and Sugarloaf Mountain. In the evening, we recommend dining at the Marius Degustare restaurant (seafood), whose interior resembles a sunken treasure ship. 

You will have a full day of sightseeing. The Iguaçu Falls, located at the border of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, comprise 275 huge water streams cascading from a tremendous height. The falls are situated within a national park with unique flora and fauna, formed as a result of volcanic eruptions and shifting tectonic plates. The name of the falls translates from Guarani as "big water." These 275 falls, each with its own name, thunder into the "Devil's Throat" gorge. The contrast between the calm and even lazy flow of the Iguaçu River above the falls and the powerful plunge of the roaring torrents from a height of 72 meters into the abyss is astonishing. You can stand for hours, mesmerized, contemplating this spectacle and reflecting on the magnificence and eternity of our universe. 

Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to the Argentine side of the falls with a guide. You will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguaçu River to reach the Argentine side of the falls. The Argentine side offers a different perspective, allowing you to be directly above and below the falls. You will feel the power of the falling water up close and enjoy the surrounding natural park's beauty. You will witness the birth of the "Devil's Throat." The numerous walkways and paths, created by human hands, allow you to observe this natural phenomenon from very close proximity. (Entrance ticket included)