Christmas & New Year Tours in Brazil
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10 best Christmas & New Year Brazil tour packages
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- The most beautiful New Year's Eve in the world in Copacabana
- Independent Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls
- Best of Brazil 11 Days Tour
- Standard Argentina, Rio And Iguazu Falls
- Independent Rio de Janeiro City Stay with Brazil's Amazon
- Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls Experience
- Luxury Argentina, Rio And Iguazu Falls
- Magical Rio & The Mighty Falls 5 Star
- 3 Days at the Majestic Iguazu Falls – Brazil & Argentina
- Enchanting Argentina: Explore Buenos Aires, Rio, and the Majestic Iguazu Falls
Duration 8 days Destinations Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis, Arraial Do Cabo Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator We Travel Discovery From
- NZ$4,044
Independent Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“We felt very safe with the tour guide and he made everything easy for us and explained everything perfectly.”
Adele, traveled in October
Rio's Cosme Velho district and Corcovado Mountain set the stage for Christmas celebrations with traditional Brazilian feasts. New Year's unfolds at magnificent Iguassu Falls, featuring both Brazilian and Argentine perspectives with festive Ecological Jungle Train rides.
Duration 6 days Destinations Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From
- NZ$2,719
Duration 11 days Destinations Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Brasilia, Cuiaba, Pantanal, Manaus, Sao Paulo Age Range Ages 12+ Operator GUIDEcuador Travel From
- NZ$12,606
Standard Argentina, Rio And Iguazu Falls
35 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Iguazu was spectacular, we really enjoyed all the tour, the hotels were 4 start, in Brazil the hotel had view of the ocean and at night it was so relaxing to hear the waves.”
indira, traveled in July
Brazil's natural wonders shine during the holidays at Iguazu Falls and Rio's festive beaches. Special Christmas events unfold at Metropolitan Cathedral, leading to grand New Year's celebrations at Copacabana. Local culture comes alive during optional Ginga shows.
Duration 10 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Foz Do Iguacu, Rio de Janeiro Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From $3,223
10% Off- NZ$2,900You save $322
December in Brazil brings festive experiences in Manaus and Rio. Special Christmas dinner at Ecopark Jungle Lodge precedes New Year's celebrations with views of Christ the Redeemer and optional Sugar Loaf Mountain visits.
Duration 7 days Destinations Manaus, Rio de Janeiro Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From
10% Off- NZ$3,789
Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls Experience
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic tour and beautiful country!”
Jennifer, traveled in December
Brazilian holiday traditions shine at Copacabana Beach, Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião, and Christ the Redeemer. Seasonal highlights include Sugar Loaf Mountain views and tours of both Brazilian and Argentinian sides of Iguazu Falls.
Duration 7 days Destinations Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, Portuguese, Spanish Operator Nattrip From
10% Off- NZ$3,807
Brazil's most iconic sites sparkle during the holidays. Copacabana Beach and Christ the Redeemer set the scene for celebrations. Iguazu Falls and the optional Ginga Tropical Show complement festive visits to Ipanema Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain, with 5-star lodging throughout.
Duration 10 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Foz Do Iguacu, Rio de Janeiro Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From $5,768
10% Off- NZ$5,191You save $577
Magical Rio & The Mighty Falls 5 Star
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Their reviews were the main reason I chose them, and the reviews were correct. They don't compete on price because they book higher quality tours and hotels.”
ranjit, traveled in May
Brazil's holiday magic unfolds with Christmas at Christ the Redeemer and New Year's Eve at Copacabana Beach. Sugarloaf Mountain glows at sunset while seasonal events at Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai capture festive spirits.
Duration 9 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Foz Do Iguacu, Rio de Janeiro Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From $4,580
10% Off- NZ$4,122You save $458
Duration 3 days Destinations Foz Do Iguacu Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, Portuguese, Spanish Operator Responsible Travel South America From
10% Off- NZ$1,912
Enchanting Argentina: Explore Buenos Aires, Rio, and the Majestic Iguazu Falls
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The prearranged tours were packed with the must-see spots in both cities. The iguazu falls was the best.”
Mercedes, traveled in May
Rio's Christ the Redeemer and Iguazu Falls shine during Brazil's festive season. Join celebrations at Copacabana Beach, admire holiday décor at Metropolitan Cathedral, and opt for a New Year's Ginga Tropical Show with Brazilian dinner.
Duration 10 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Foz Do Iguacu, Rio de Janeiro Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From $4,036
15% Off- NZ$3,431You save $605
What people love about Christmas & New Year Tours in Brazil
- Standard Argentina, Rio And Iguazu Falls
Thank you to the South American team Thank you Hannah, Barbara, Lily, Sam, Wendy, Rose & Alberto. All the services were done well. All the team members are loyal, reliable, and all the booking was done on time. Definitely my recommendation is that everyone can trust the team to book their trip to South America!
- Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls Experience
Fantastic tour and beautiful country!
- Luxury Argentina, Rio And Iguazu Falls
Tour guides have agents and tour companies like tourradar use these agents to book the guides that will be taking you on the tours. The availability and quality of these guides largely depends on how far out you book them - according to a travel agent friend. If you wait until a week before the arrival of the guest, then your probably not going to get the best guides. I am not sure who vets the guides or how they are rated so I am only guessing that its probably the agents. I asked one of our guides when he got the booking - he said yesterday - maybe that's the agents fault - I don't know. The same can be said about booking airline flights. If you don't buy the seats and baggage upgrades when you book the flight you might end up in the back of the plane and pay at check-in for your overweight bags. The internal flights booked by tourradar were without baggage upgrades or seat assignments. We got a notice from tourradar the day before our flight to the falls about the weight limit for our bags. They checked us in 24 hrs before our flights. We were in the back of the plane on one flight and row 3 on another. There is a point in the process of booking a tour where tourradar has all their money - that's the point, in my mind, when they should have booked our guides, hotels, and flights. Our itinerary was not available until 4 days before our departure! There also was no inquiry about where we like to sit - assuming that tourradar is our travel agent. We booked a private tour and that was provided except at the falls where it became a group tour. Tourradar had a guide problem but they found room on a tour bus for us to tour the falls and offered an additional excursion in Rio as compensation. I was impressed by that. I choose "Good" as a rating because I think it could have been better. I got the feeling that there were an abundance of last minute stuff.
What our customers ask about Christmas & New Year Tours in Brazil
Which Brazilian cities offer the best Christmas & New Year celebrations?
Copacabana Beach New Year's celebration drawing over 2 million people each year. Salvador brings a distinct flavor to the season mixing African and Portuguese holiday customs. The city streets of São Paulo light up with decorations particularly along Paulista Avenue and throughout Ibirapuera Park. Visitors to Manaus can experience Christmas with an Amazonian twist where riverside communities add their own tropical elements to traditional festivities. A TourRadar traveler notes: "Rio's New Year celebration was incredible but exploring multiple cities during the holiday season gave us a wonderful perspective on Brazil's diverse festivities."
What's the weather like in Brazil during Christmas & New Year?
The festive season aligns with Brazilian summer bringing temperatures between 25-35°C (77-95°F). Beach celebrations in Rio de Janeiro benefit from warm weather though humidity runs high. São Paulo visitors should pack an umbrella for afternoon rain showers. The Amazon region near Manaus combines high humidity with quick tropical downpours. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The warm weather made for a perfect beach Christmas though we needed to stay hydrated during the New Year's celebrations."
How far in advance should I book a Christmas & New Year tour to Brazil?
The holiday season creates peak demand requiring bookings 6-8 months ahead especially for key destinations like Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls. Popular accommodations such as Arena Leme Hotel in Rio and Wish Foz do Iguacu fill up early in the year. One TourRadar traveler notes: "The best hotels and tours get booked quickly for the holiday season particularly in Rio where everyone wants to experience the New Year's celebration at Copacabana."
What are the accommodation options for Christmas & New Year tours in Brazil?
The range spans from beachfront luxury at Windsor Leme in Rio to boutique stays at Sagu Mini Resort on Ilha Grande. Historic properties like Pousada do Ouro in Paraty embrace the season with festive decor and special holiday meals. A TourRadar traveler reports: "Staying at the Arena Leme Hotel during Christmas was perfect - they had beautiful decorations and organized a special Christmas Eve dinner with traditional Brazilian holiday dishes."
Are there any special culinary experiences during Christmas & New Year in Brazil?
Holiday menus feature chester (special holiday poultry) farofa and rabanada (Brazilian French toast). Hotels like Windsor Martinique in Rio create elaborate holiday buffets while New Year's tables include lentils believed to bring prosperity. One TourRadar traveler shares: "The holiday feast at Assador Restaurant in Rio was incredible - from traditional Brazilian Christmas dishes to amazing New Year's Eve specialties."
What traditional Brazilian Christmas & New Year customs should I expect?
Brazilian celebrations blend Catholic traditions with local practices. Families gather for 'Ceia de Natal' (Christmas dinner) at midnight on Christmas Eve. New Year's traditions include wearing white clothes jumping seven waves at midnight and leaving offerings for Yemanjá. The Metropolitan Cathedral in Rio hosts special holiday services. A TourRadar traveler reflects: "Participating in local traditions like jumping waves at midnight and wearing white made us feel part of the Brazilian culture."