DREAM DESTINATION BRAZIL
Brazil | Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2025

Kakoli
Kakoli K.
India | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Our guide in Pantanal Nabutaka was EXCEPTIONAL! He was so knowledgeable, willing and such a pleasure to have around us! He took so much effort & time to show us countless wildlife especially birds and of course the jaguar! He made the Pantanal stay even better than what we had expected!
Marcelo in Rio was very good. Knowledgeable, smart & interesting
Gave us an immersive experience in Rio!
Our entire trip to Brazil was just fantastic! Every bit of it was as described and as we had imagined it after months of reading up on Brazil
The Pantanal exceeded our expectations! The sheer plethora of wildlife & birds is mind-blowing ! The 2 days of Jaguar safaris were wonderfully done thanks to our expert guide Nabutaka & boatman Jose
The Iguazu Falls, both Argentina & Brazil were dramatic!
The end of our trip with the Iberostar Amazon Cruise was truly 5 star, luxurious in every way and was far better than we had expected!

Hotel Reviews
Arena Leme Hotel
Rio de Janeiro

Only positive is the location in the beach Room very small Facilities not great No water provided in the room Even small bottles need to be paid for, which we were not informed about I feel we could have been offered a better selection of hotel for Rio

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Sanma Hotel Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu

Beautiful hotel Felt like a 5 star Amazingly cordial & quick check in, at midnight!! Such good English!! Welcome drink sparkling wine And fabulous breakfast spread Very nice spaces to just relax in Location very very close to Iguazu Falls & next door to the Bird Park I think Kimkim should definitely offer this hotel to guests visiting Iguazu. I was offered this only after I specifically wanted a hotel next to the flFalls

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Location
Very close to Iguazu Falls, next door to the Bird Park
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beautiful property
Hotel Deville Prime Cuiabá
Cuiabá - MT

We reached at 3 am and there was no booking in our name. It was impossible to explain to the receptionist inspite of showing them a printed voucher. Finally in my desperation, I had to phone my Trip Planner Bruno at that unearthly hour and he sorted it out. Even then, they were not really welcoming. No water in the room

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Competence Willingness to understand what the guest is trying to say
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Pousada Rio Claro
Poconé

Lovely Pousada - Rio Claro Lots of wildlife on the property! Competent quick check in Cordial service in the dining room Superb experience of seeing Hyacinth Macaws being fed in the morning, just magical This was on the first day We stayed in Pousada Berco Pantaneiro in Porto Jofre on the next 3 days The facilities were pretty basic Food was good & wholesome Service was tight probably because of the location & staffing There was a powercut from 9 pm to almost 4 am one night Apparently the generator wasn't working Extremely uncomfortable in the heat, with a Jaguar safari following on at 7 am! Was impossible to contact the Manager that night

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Hotel Intercity Manaus
Manaus

Quick check in Good English at Reception! Large comfortable rooms, very well appointed Nice breakfast Allowed us late check-out at 1 pm which was very helpful!

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Activity Reviews
Half day Tour in Rio 6h
Half day Tour in Rio 6h
Rio de Janeiro

Marcelo our guide was very good - knowledgeable, friendly, interesting, very good English! Nice neat tour of Rio!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Sugarloaf Mountain & Old Town Tour
Sugarloaf Mountain & Old Town Tour
Rio de Janeiro
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A visit to Foz de Iguacu Falls / Brazilian Side
A visit to Foz de Iguacu Falls / Brazilian Side
Foz do Iguaçu

Absolutely stunning!

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.Pantanal Adventure Day 2/5
.Pantanal Adventure Day 2/5
North Pantanal

Got to see Hyacinth Macaws being fed in the Pousada Rio Claro! Lots of birds, capybara roaming around the property!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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.Pantanal Adventure Day 1/5
.Pantanal Adventure Day 1/5
North Pantanal

Unforgettable drive on the Transpantaneira! Guide Nabutaka is excellent and highly recommended! So knowledgeable, willing, friendly. Will never forget the countless birds we saw !

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nabutaka is exceptional and we were really lucky to have him!
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Nabutaka
Pantanal Adventure Day 3/5
Pantanal Adventure Day 3/5
North Pantanal

The Jaguar Safari was as exciting as imagined! Fantastic safari for 10 hours on both days. Nabutaka & Jose were so patient and willing

Quality of Experience
Food
Service at Pousada Berco Pantaneiro could be better. Itbis too svsnty
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Pantanal Adventure Day 4/5
Pantanal Adventure Day 4/5
North Pantanal

Amazing Jaguar safaris, 10 hours on each day! Brilliant sightings, thanks to guide Nabutaka & boatman Jose

Quality of Experience
Food
Service at Berco Pantaneiro could be better. It is too svsnty & stretched. The room is small & crammed. No surfaces to keep stuff. Thankfully there was an extra bed so we could use that. The re is no housekeeping, hence the room & bathroom felt dirty. Though I don't expect 5 Star service at the Pantanal, it could surely be better. One of the nights there was a power cut from 9 pm till 4 am. Was extremely hot & uncomfortable, given a safari starting at 7 am! It was impossible to contact the Manager to enquire. It is scary to think what if a guest had an emergency but there is no one at the property who can be contacted
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Transport
Cruise Grand Amazon Expedition Departure
Cruise Grand Amazon Expedition Departure
The Amazon

Brilliant Luxurious Truly 5 star

Quality of Experience
The Cruise is highly recommended! Very special to be cruising on the Amazon with 5 star luxury! Amazing rooms, service, amenities, drinks & food!
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Local specialist: Bruno Madeira
Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Oct 26, 2025

Kakoli
I am very happy that you enjoyed the trip. Thank you very much for your trust, and I wish you and your family all the best.
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