Rio welcomes the New Year with Brazilian flair and passion!

Corcovado tour (4 hours) - After a delicious tropical breakfast in your hotel, you will head out on a trip to see the world-famous Christ the Saviour statue on top of Corcovado Mountain. A specially designed train will take you from the foot of the mountain along a winding road through the magical Tijuca rainforest where you will see some of the enchanting tropical wildlife on constant display in Rio, such as toucans, monkeys and armadillos. At the summit of Corcovado, 700m above sea level, proudly stands the iconic image seen around the world – a 38m high statue of Christ the Saviour. But that is not the only breathtaking thing about this place – when up close to the statue you will be overwhelmed by the stunning panoramic view of the city, so high up it seems as though you are truly flying with the birds around you. From the far reaches of Guanabara Bay, to the Maracanã Stadium, all along to Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema and Gávea Mountain, you can see the whole of Rio de Janeiro. Your driver will take you back to your hotel for a rest before you begin the New Year festivities. Walking onto Copacabana beach you will experience a New Year’s party like no other. A huge stage occupies one section of the beach, while millions (yes, millions!) of partygoers take to the sands dressed all in white to witness a spectacular fireworks display, and tributes are paid to the water goddess Lemanjá and sent into the ocean on small boats. The magical party atmosphere, it goes without saying, continues long into the night. * * * If you wish, you can book a New Year dinner or a ticket for a party in one of the hotels in Copacabana. Prices available on request *** 

After breakfast you will have a free day to discover the city on your own, relax on one the beautiful beaches or do some optional tours. *SIB tour to Tropical islands in with an English speaking guide (USD 100 P/P) Early in the morning you will go to the Angra dos Reis region (about 3-hour drive from Rio). You will have a boat trip to tropical islands. Enjoy unique landscapes and luxurious beaches! Don’t miss the chance to see frolicking dolphins, giant fish, parrots, turtles and poisonous stingrays. In the sea, the boat stops, and if you wish you can have a swim. And on the island you will have a great lunch buffet. Walking on the island, swimming in the bay or in the pool-you will really enjoy your time! Duration of the tour: 8 hours Flying over Rio by Helicopter (price on request depending on flight duration ) You have the option to order a helicopter tour from the Sugarloaf mountain. During your flight you will get amazed by the mind-blowing view of the city below with its infinite beaches, huge Christ statue, Botanical Garden and many more. Duration: 6-13 minutes The Botanical Garden ( private tour min.2 pax USD 150 P/P) The botanical garden was founded by Prince D. Joao VI in the beginning of the 19th century. Here you can find the famous Pau Brasil, the tree that gave Brazil its name. The botanical garden has around 7000 species of plants, amongst which the enormously high Imperial Palm trees. Also, some of the most exotic plants fron the Amazon can be found in this garden such as the Vitoria Regia and the wild orchid. Favela Tour! *in SIB tour with an English speaking guide (USD 60 P/P), private tour (min. 2 pax USD 120 P/P) Once, the soldiers from Bahia fought with the royal troop on the hill where the favela tree grew. After the war, the survivors came to Rio de Janeiro to demand payment. They settled on Providence Hill, and there they stayed to live. In memory of their battle, they named it the hill of the favela. Here, narrow dirty streets wind along which fetid ditches stretch. In total, there are 700 favelas in Rio. It's not just thieves and drug dealers who live in favelas. There are both technicians and employees here, and you can even rent a room. You can get here with the permission of the local godfather. The police don't come here. The favela has its own internal laws. You will ride around the Rocinha areas in a jeep and return to the hotel Hang gliding (USD 350 P/P) You will be taken by a guide to the Tijuca forest, to the Pedra Bonita Mountain (a beautiful stone). Pedra Bonita offers a full view of Rio de Janeiro. Flying over the green slope of the mountain and the endless ocean gives a great doze of adrenaline! A professional English-speaking instructor will give you all the safety instructions and explain all the necessary methods for jumping. You will be dressed in full ammunition and after several imitations of jumping, you run up and jump together with the instructor. After flying over the sea, you will get to Pepino Beach. Transfers and recording gopro cameras are included.

The Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. It was founded by Portuguese King Joao VI in 1808, immediately after his arrival from Portugal. And every day it is a green oasis of peace and quiet. All the alleys are lined with century-old palm trees, there is an amazing collection of subtropical and tropical plants from all over the world. Some of the plant specimens available here belong to endangered species. And in the lake, the Royal giant lilies (Lago das Vitórias Régias) attract the eye. On the alleys leading to the pond, you can meet monkeys. In total, 5,000 varieties of plants from all over the world grow in the garden. The Botanical Garden is considered one of the most picturesque corners of Rio de Janeiro. Duration of the tour: 4 hours 

 Rio is a city that needs to be looked at from above! Stunning panoramic views are opened not only from observation decks and attractions, but also from the mountains that cut through the city. Yes, they can and should be climbed! One of the simplest, safest, but at the same time interesting trekking routes is the ascent of Pedra Bonita. This mountain is located in the Tijuca National Park, so you can see monkeys and other animals. The Tijuca Rainforest. It is one of the world's largest rainforests in an urban area. The ascent itself takes about 40 minutes. The view from the mountain is almost 360 degrees. You will see both the southern zone and the western zone of the city. The site is quite large, so after the photo shoots you can sit down to relax, and even organize a picnic! Due to the hot climate and the popularity of trekking not only among tourists, but also among local residents, it is advisable to leave at a maximum of 9 a.m. Duration of the tour: 4 hours This tour can be combined with a delta glider and paraglider flight (they start from this mountain). You can also order separately From the hotel, you and your guide arrive in the Tijuca Forest to Pedra Bonita Mountain (A beautiful stone). Pedra Bonita offers a full view of Rio de Janeiro. Flying over the green mountainside and the endless ocean gives you a very big surge of adrenaline! And when you hover calmly, you feel like, if not a bird, then very close to this state. A professional English-speaking instructor will give you all the safety instructions and explain all the necessary methods for jumping. You will be dressed in full ammunition and after several jump simulations, you and the instructor run up and jump. After flying over the sea, you will arrive at Pepino Beach. Transfer and recording of cameras are included.