City Beach Waterfalls and Rainforest
Brazil | Nov 15 - Nov 23, 2024

Tarsem
Tarsem B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2024

This is one of the best adventure holidays I've ever been on, we were celebrating 50th, 40th and 25th milestones. We left all the itinerary planning to kim kim, Sara was very informative kept us updated she understood our budget and all the things we'd like to do. Once we handed in Brazil everything went exactly as the itinerary said completely seamless we had Rio de janeiro, Foz Do Iguazu and the Amazon Rainforest on the plan. So had 7 internal flights. All airport transfers were on time and the vehicles provided was enough for the luggage we had. We had 3 tour guides Alberto in Rio, Marcelo in Foz and Fortunato in the Amazon Rainforest. I would give all three 5 star rating as they were very friendly and were very informative.

Hotel Reviews
Atlantis Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro

Not a bad hotel to be fair it fit our budget and was very close to the cocacabana beach. Great shower and breakfast was good. The pool facilities could have better needed updating.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very close to the main beach in Rio cococabana
Staff
On the whole they were friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Swimming pool
Del Rey Quality Hotel
Foz do Iguaçu

This hotel had better pool and bar facilities than the room itself but it fit our budget. Breakfast was great.

Authenticity & Character
The room and corridor decor needs updating
Location
Close to restaurant and bars
Staff
They were friendly and provided information for the local food and entertainment
Cleanliness & Comfort
The decor in the room and bathroom needs updating
Hotel Saint Paul
Manaus - AM

This was our least favourite hotel thankfully we were only there 10hours to sleep. The room wasn't great too crampt for 3 guests. The breakfast was ok.

Authenticity & Character
overall decor
Location
There was no restaurants for food when we arrived
Staff
The night staff was unable to assist us with places to eat
Cleanliness & Comfort
Overall decor
Amazon Turtle Lodge

I would say this had the character of what I was expecting in a Rainforest, the room was clean spacious. The toilet and shower facilities let it down. The staff were very friendly for our entire stay.

Authenticity & Character
The character was as expected for a Rainforest resort
Location
It right in the middle of the Rainforest amazing views
Staff
They were very friendly and informative.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The pool area was in need of update and the toilet and shower in our room was poor
Windsor Copa Hotel
Rio de Janeiro

This was our favourite hotel of all the hotels we stayed at, Room bathroom and shower was amazing. The breakfast provided in the morning was of very good standard. The staff was attentive.

Authenticity & Character
You can't fault this hotel
Location
Very close to the cocacabana beach
Staff
Very friendly and helpful overall
Cleanliness & Comfort
This hotel provided the best room for 3 persons the shower and bathroom facilities were very good.
Activity Reviews
The 3 must-haves: the Christ, Selaron stairs and Sugarloaf Mountain
The 3 must-haves: the Christ, Selaron stairs and Sugarloaf Mountain
Rio de Janeiro

We loved the excursion to the main parts of Rio especially going up to the christ redeemer statue

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We had Alberto he was the best very friendly informative and provided a suitable car for entire day.
Transport
We had our personal car and also skipped the queue access to all the places we visited
FD Argentinian side of the falls
FD Argentinian side of the falls
Foz do Iguaçu

You can't put in to words the awesomeness the beauty of this place... it is a bucket list place to visit

Quality of Experience
We
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
our guide marcelo was amazing funny and informative all in one. He there was on time every morning to pick us up.
Transport
The vehicles provided were very adequate for space and reliability
HD tour Brazilian side of the waterfalls + Aves Park
HD tour Brazilian side of the waterfalls + Aves Park
Foz do Iguaçu

The Brazil side of the waterfalls was amazing if I had to choose i would say Argentina side was abit better.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day 1 at the Turtle Lodge in the Amazon rainforest
Day 1 at the Turtle Lodge in the Amazon rainforest
The Amazon

This was proper jungle adventure when we arrived after 2 car journeys and 2 boat journeys it was worth waiting for. Great views and amazing staff

Quality of Experience
Food
Food was average but very fresh
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We had fortunate the best guide for this type of trip
Transport
Loved the speed boats
Day 2 at the Turtle Lodge in the Amazon rainforest
Day 2 at the Turtle Lodge in the Amazon rainforest
The Amazon

We done trekking in the jungle with survival skills loved it. Dolphin watch, Piranha fishing and Alligator watch and actually held one in our hands.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Last day at the Turtle Lodge in the Amazon rainforest
Last day at the Turtle Lodge in the Amazon rainforest
The Amazon

We did the sunrise tour unfortunately it was too cloudy but it was peaceful and tranquil

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sara Martinel
Sara
Sara Martinel
Local specialist in Rio de Janeiro | Replied on Dec 02, 2024

hey Tarsem ...
wow, what can I say, your thoughtful comments on every aspect of the program are super helpful to me and the team to know where to improve and to reward ourselves for the work that has been successful!
on behalf of all of us, thank you very much for taking the time to write this review!
I'm so happy that you came home so excited for the extraordinary things you saw!
thanks again for your preference, see you next time!
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