What's included
Bring in 2028 in Brazil, on an adventure through São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Iconic landmarks, colourful neighbourhoods, famous beaches — and the freedom to personalise your journey with optional experiences.
This group adventure combines guided highlights with free time, giving you the balance between planned experiences and exploring Brazil at your own pace.
Package includes
- Return flights from Johannesburg to Brazil
- Domestic flights between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
- Shared accommodation throughout the tour
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Scheduled transport for activities listed in the itinerary
- São Paulo city orientation experience
- Christ the Redeemer visit via the Corcovado Train
- Historic favela cultural experience
- Rio sightseeing including Santa Teresa, Selarón Steps and Lapa
- Tour experience leader throughout the journey
Not included
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Visa or e-visa costs where applicable
- Meals and drinks not specifically mentioned
- Optional activities and experiences
- New Year's Eve event tickets or private celebrations
- Personal shopping and expenses
- Additional luggage fees outside airline allowance
- Tips and gratuities
- Transport for personal activities outside the planned programme
Optional experiences
Adventure & sightseeing
- Sugarloaf Mountain cable car
- Guanabara Bay yacht experience
- Helicopter sightseeing flight
- Maracanã Stadium tour
- Museums and cultural attractions
Culture & local experiences
- Samba class
- Brazilian cooking class
- Live Brazilian music
- Professional beach photoshoot
Free and low-cost
- Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches
- Arpoador sunset viewpoint
- Parque Lage, local markets and neighbourhood walks
What you need
- Passport must not expire before 3 July 2028
- Brazil entry requirements vary by nationality — where an e-visa or travel authorisation is required, you must apply independently before travel
- Travellers under 18: valid passport, birth certificate, and affidavit or consent documentation from any non-travelling parent or guardian
- Yellow fever certificate may be required if you have travelled through certain risk countries — consult a travel clinic before departure
- Recommended spending money from R5,000, depending on your travel style
Your itinerary
Monday to Monday — two nights in São Paulo bookending five in Rio, with New Year's Eve falling on the Friday night and Saturday left free.
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1
Arrival in São Paulo
- Depart Johannesburg for Brazil on Monday.
- Arrive in São Paulo.
- Airport transfer to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in São Paulo.
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2
São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
- São Paulo city orientation experience.
- Fly to Rio de Janeiro.
- Transfer to your hotel near Copacabana.
- Settle into Rio and begin your Brazilian adventure.
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3
Rio icons and culture
- Corcovado Train journey through Tijuca National Park.
- Christ the Redeemer visit.
- Historic favela cultural experience.
- Return to the hotel.
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4
Discover Rio
- Explore Santa Teresa.
- Visit the famous Selarón Steps.
- Discover Lapa and the surrounding landmarks.
- Free evening.
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5
New Year's Eve — Friday night
- Relaxed day along Rio's coastline — Ipanema, Leblon and Arpoador.
- Free evening for the New Year's Eve celebrations on Copacabana.
Optional: you may choose to attend one of Rio's New Year's Eve events. Event tickets, where required, are purchased separately.
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6
New Year's Day — free day
- A full free day after the celebrations — relax, explore, or choose optional experiences.
- Options include Sugarloaf Mountain, a samba class, a Guanabara Bay yacht experience, the Maracanã Stadium tour, museums, shopping, beaches, photoshoots or helicopter sightseeing.
Optional activities are booked and paid for separately.
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7
Rio to São Paulo
- Final morning in Rio.
- Transfer to the airport and fly to São Paulo.
- Overnight stay in São Paulo.
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Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Short São Paulo experience, subject to flight schedule.
- Transfer to São Paulo International Airport and fly back to South Africa on Monday.
Scheduled transport is provided only for activities and locations included in the official itinerary. Transport for personal activities, optional excursions, shopping trips or restaurants outside the planned programme is not included. Optional activities are subject to availability, supplier confirmation and price changes. The itinerary may adjust slightly for flight schedules, weather or local operating hours.
Transport. Scheduled transport is provided only for activities and locations included in the official itinerary. Transport for personal activities, optional excursions, shopping trips or restaurants outside the planned programme is not included.
Optional activities are subject to availability, supplier confirmation and price changes. The itinerary may adjust slightly for flight schedules, weather or local operating hours.
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