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Brazil tour, Iguazu Falls to Rio

COUNTRY:
Brazil
LOCATION:
Iguazu Falls, Pantanal, Rio de Janeiro
HOLIDAY TYPE:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
PRICE:
From £2250 (14 days) excluding flights
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Brazil tour, Iguazu Falls to Rio

Brazil tour, Iguazu Falls to Rio

Travelling with a local operator
This holiday is operated by a company based in the holiday destination and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge. They will be able to tailor make your holiday to suit your requirements not only concerning the dates of travel but also typically the standard of accommodation, and thus price. It is rare for local operators to be able to help with the booking of your flights.

How this holiday makes a difference

All the hotels we use are locally owned and run. We also only ever use local guides. This not only benefits the surrounding community and boosts the local economy, it also ensures that our clients have a more authentic experience during their trip. Our partner lodge in the Pantanal conforms to strict guidelines governing construction and environmental protection within the Pantanal and also holds a ‘Bem Receber’ certificate from SEBRAE and EMBRATUR (the Brazilian Institute of Tourism) which are only awarded to companies who can demonstrate a commitment to sustainable ecotourism.

In addition, part of the cost of this trip goes towards supporting the lodge’s ongoing environmental monitoring and maintenance programmes. The lodge has a strict recycling policy and is also one of only a few in the Pantanal with onsite waste & water treatment. Over 90% of its staff are from the local area and have all received vocational training provided by the lodge which in turn is able to offer them a viable economic future.

As with all our holidays, our sustainable tourism policy means that all trips and tours in the itinerary are conducted in small groups of between 2 and 12 people to ensure a minimal impact on the environment. Everything that is taken on a tour is brought back and wherever possible, all waste products are recycled. We use local, expert guides whose main priority is to educate our clients and teach them about how we can protect and maintain this wonderfully diverse and beautiful area for the enjoyment of future generations. £20 from every holiday we sell goes to support a project run by Regua aimed at protecting and replanting the Atlantic rain forest in Rio state and a Rio based NGO which provides educational courses for the community of Vidigal – one of the city´s favelas.

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Brazil tour, Iguazu Falls to Rio

Brazil tour, Iguazu Falls to Rio

Reviewed 25 Sep 2010 by Richard Kingscott4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


The whole experience was excellent but the operator did a great job on the ground and their guides, especially the one in Rio, were very good. I guess for me, getting the chance to go to the Maracana for what was the last game to be played at the famous stadium (Flameng v Santos) was a real highlight.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Use the local expertise of companies like operator.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Difficult to say as we did a lot of internal flying (but you have to in Brazil), and stayed at good hotels but at least 2 were chain-owned.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Very good, one of our better ones.
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Brazil tour, Iguazu Falls to Rio
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