Private Tour Brazil: Rio, Iguazu, Pantanal & Buzios

Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Welcome to the Marvelous City

Arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport. A driver meets you with a sign showing our company logo and your names. Transfer to hotel. Your Rio de Janeiro private tour begins. The route passes through different neighborhoods: sometimes the road runs along the water where lights are reflected in the dark, sometimes it goes between green hills and granite rocks. Between the palm trees, houses flash by, and on the slopes dense clusters of lights come on: these are the evening favelas. In the gaps between neighborhoods, the ocean or the silhouette of Sugarloaf Mountain suddenly appears. Hotel check-in. The rest of the day is yours. Perhaps you want to go down to the Atlantic Ocean, where waves beat against a wide strip of sand. Or simply wander through the streets and look at the sights of Rio.

Day 2: Sugarloaf Mountain and Colonial Rio (Private Tour)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today your Rio city tour begins with a Sugarloaf Mountain cable car excursion (4 hours) with an English-speaking guide (Russian-speaking available on request). You drive to Red Beach, a narrow strip squeezed between the water and the slopes. The cable car lifts you above the treetops to Urca Hill (220 m). Below, the shore falls away, smelling of salt and ocean. At the top you can stop at a cafe with stunning views over the city. You can see how the shoreline curves to form bays, and neighborhoods hide between the hills.
The second cable car takes you to 396 meters, the summit of Sugarloaf. Houses are barely visible now, the arc of Copacabana beach , Ipanema beach, the Santa Teresa neighborhood, and the Selaron Steps are all part of your Rio discovery. disappears into the ocean haze, the Niteroi bridge stretches across the bay, and islands and little boats are scattered across the water like dots. And above it all: the Christ statue on Corcovado. Then by car you head to the center: stone churches from the 17th and 18th centuries, monasteries, the strict facades of colonial buildings, and the main Cathedral of the city.

Day 3: Christ the Redeemer and Optional Excursions

Breakfast at the hotel. Your guide is waiting in the lobby for the Christ the Redeemer tour on Corcovado. At the station you board an open eco-friendly train on the Corcovado train line. The carriages creak and the train heads into the Tijuca forest. Branches almost touch your hands, bird calls are heard, monkeys flash in the leaves. The air is humid and dense, smelling of earth and greenery. In under half an hour you are at about 700 meters, at the summit of Corcovado, at the Christ the Redeemer statue. It was built in 1931 as a symbol of faith and national unity, with funds collected all across Brazil. The white arms are spread over the city in a gesture of protection. Below is a living map of Rio: the bowl of the Maracana stadium, the dense greenery of the Botanical Garden, Sugarloaf by the water, the Niteroi bridge, and Guanabara Bay. A strong wind carries away words, and only the feeling of scale and wonder remains.

Optional Lapa Nightlife (extra charge)

Cobblestones underfoot, warm wind mixing the smells of lime, alcohol, and grilled meat. And above it all: the Lapa arches, the white spans of an 18th-century aqueduct. The crowd moves slowly, laughter, conversations, clapping. Music pours from open doors: somewhere a heavy bass, somewhere live samba with drums and guitar. Brazilian national music is endlessly varied, from African rhythms brought here by slaves, to bossa nova created in the mid-last century by white composers. Lapa nightlife Rio and the Arcos da Lapa are a world that cannot be seen; they must be felt. Additional individual tour of 3 hours, minimum 2 people, with an English-speaking guide.

Optional Secrets of Old Rio (extra charge)

Rio grew on contradictions. Church rituals here intertwined with African beliefs, and the grand facade hides a darker history tied to slavery. Your guide takes you to the Church of Candelaria and the Sao Bento Monastery, the famous Lapa Arches, and the Municipal Theatre, a copy of the Paris Opera. Then to Novembro Square with the Imperial Palace, from whose balcony slavery was abolished, the Tiradentes Palace, the 1808 Cathedral, and the 16th-century Carmelite Monastery. At Boticario Square you see buildings with unique mosaics. Finally, the Rio Cathedral. The excursion ends at the historic Colombo cafe, where Rio's elite stops for afternoon tea and coffee. Additional 4-hour excursion, minimum 2 people. Food and drinks at Colombo not included.

Optional Tropical Islands Boat Tour (extra charge)

Early departure. The road heads south, 155 km along the coast where mountains and forest come almost to the ocean. Angra dos Reis boat tour greets you with a bay scattered with more than 300 islands. You board a boat and it glides across emerald water. Slopes are covered in dense greenery, and in places light strips of sand open up. Sometimes dolphins play nearby, turtles and giant fish surface. The Costa Verde Atlantic coast where Angra dos Reis is located is famous for the best beaches in Rio state. The schooner stops in the open sea for those who want to swim. On the island, a magnificent buffet lunch awaits in the shade of the trees. This is also the starting point for an Ilha Grande day trip. Additional 8 to 10 hour excursion in a group with an English-speaking guide. Transfers and lunch included.

Optional Petropolis Imperial Palace Tour (extra charge)

Petropolis sits high in the mountains 60 km from Rio. The air is cooler here, the slopes are wrapped in mist, and among the greenery a city appears. The last king of Brazil, Pedro II, built a summer palace here in 1830 to be able to bring his sick daughter from the heat of Rio. It was here that news of the military coup and his removal from the throne reached him, and it was here that he spent his last days before leaving for Portugal. Outside the city looks distinctive: the spirit and architecture of German settlers are preserved, with pointed roofed houses and mansions, tall windows. In the Imperial Palace, now a museum, there is a unique collection of decorative art, furniture, ancient books, statues of saints, and the golden imperial crown set with diamonds and pearls. This Petropolis Imperial Palace tour and Petropolis day trip is an 8 to 10 hour excursion in a group with an English-speaking guide or individually with a Russian-speaking guide (from 2 people).

Optional Favela Tour (extra charge)

The history of the favelas begins with Providencia Hill: after the Canudos War, soldiers occupied it and named it after the favela plant. There are around 700 favelas in Rio. This favela tour Rocinha takes place in Rocinha, one of the largest favelas in the city. A jeep climbs narrow streets, houses stand wall to wall, walls are painted in different colors, balconies almost touch. Life goes on: open shops, street food, workshops, people going about their business. Music is heard, conversations, the smells of food and dust mix in the warm air. Favelas are home not only to the marginalized but also to technicians, office workers, and families. In the narrow streets there is lively street trading and a free market with handmade goods. Additional 4-hour excursion in a group with an English-speaking guide or individually (minimum 2 people).

Optional Botanical Garden Rio (extra charge)

Rio's Botanical Garden is one of the oldest in the world, founded by Portuguese King Joao VI in 1808. Today it holds more than 5,000 species of plants, mainly tropical and subtropical, from all over the world, including rare and endangered species. A major botanical research center operates here. Avenues of centuries-old palms, light filtering through giant leaves and falling in stripes on the paths, bamboo groves, orchids under glass, medicinal plant sections. Deep in the garden hides a lake with giant Victoria regia water lilies. On the paths leading to the lake you can meet monkeys. Individual 4-hour excursion with an English-speaking guide, from 2 people.

Optional Mulatas Show, Rio by Night (extra charge

You leave the hotel with your guide for a spectacular mulatas show samba performance. The lights go down and slender, beautiful dancers appear in bright costumes. Drums set a tempo that resonates in your chest, and the pulse of samba takes hold: fast, dense. Dancers move one after another, precise, fluid, feet barely touching the floor. The hall gradually gets drawn in: clapping, voices, the clink of glasses. During the show you can order dinner. Then comes capoeira: sharp turns, strikes, dodges, acrobatic elements. This is not just a performance but a concentrated expression of Brazilian culture: African roots, street traditions, and energy that captures the audience. This Rio by night experience is an additional 4-hour individual tour with an English-speaking guide, from 2 people.

Optional helicopter flight Rio de Janeiro (extra charge)

The flight starts from the pad on Sugarloaf Mountain or at Lagoa. A short briefing, the rotor noise builds, and the ground falls away. You rise above the rooftops and then the city quickly breaks down into lines and patches. In 8 to 10 minutes Rio reveals itself from a new angle. Below stretches the arc of Copacabana, about 4 km of light sand, then Ipanema and Leblon. The ocean looks dense and dark blue with white lines of surf and dots of ships. Then the Christ statue on Corcovado appears: from above it seems closer than expected. The whole Tijuca forest mass is visible, Guanabara Bay, the Botanical Garden. Flight duration: 8 to 10 minutes.

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguacu

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Foz do Iguacu. After the familiar streets of Rio, Foz do Iguacu meets you with a completely different mood. Instead of the noise of the city and the whisper of the ocean, here there is the roar of water, which you hear before you see the falls. The Iguazu River beats against the rocks into hundreds of streams and falls from up to 80 meters. The humid air rises in clouds, settles on skin, clothing, and stones. A true immersion in a force that is impossible not to feel.

Day 5: Iguazu Falls, Brazilian Side and Devil's Throat

Today you head to the Iguazu Falls Brazil side. The falls sit inside a national park with unique flora and fauna. You walk along a forest trail toward the roar, steady and growing. Then a turn, and the panorama opens: Iguazu Falls stretch almost 3 km along the borders of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The name Iguazu means Big Water in Guarani. These falls were formed by volcanic eruption and tectonic shifts. Above, the Iguazu River flows calmly, almost lazily, which makes the contrast with the cascades all the sharper as they plunge downward. The paths bring you to the edge, hanging over the flow, and the water is at eye level. The main point is the Devil's Throat: a narrow semicircular gorge where the most powerful streams converge. Here the water falls as a solid mass, without gaps, and raises a dense wall of spray. In sunlight, rainbows dance over the gorge. You could stand here for hours. These Iguazu Falls tours bring you to one of the greatest natural wonders on Earth.

Day 6: Foz do Iguacu to Pantanal, Heart of Brazilian Wildlife

Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport. Your Pantanal tours begin. Arrival at Campo Grande airport. Transfer to the Pantanal, check-in at a hotel or comfortable lodge. Dinner and evening program. The Pantanal is a unique nature reserve in Brazil. A flat plain where water determines everything. In the rainy season the area partially goes under water; in the dry season lakes, channels, and grassy spaces remain. This is why wildlife density here is so high: herons and storks stand along the banks, caimans move in the water, parrots and toucans sit on branches. The best time to visit the Pantanal is the dry season, May to October. This is a Pantanal wildlife safari for photographers, nature lovers, and fishermen. There is no usual distance here: animals and birds appear right beside you.

Days 7 and 8: Pantanal Safari, Horseback Riding, Caimans and Piranha Fishing

After breakfast we go out Pantanal horseback riding across the valleys. Around: herons, storks, bright parrots. Along the river banks lie still caimans. You do not need to search for animals here: they appear on their own, on branches, in the grass, at the water's edge. A delicious lunch awaits at the farm. Then time for watching and photography. Lots of light, short shadows, details read clearly. Excellent conditions for photographing the wild, untouched nature of the Pantanal.
If the weather is not good for walks, there is piranha fishing Pantanal. Standing in the water, you feel the fish nibbling at the bait. Suddenly the line pulls sharp, a jerk, and the catch is in your hands. If you are brave, you can swim in the river with the crocodiles. Or you can take a canoe trip along quiet channels, where the only sounds are the paddle and the water. This Caiman feeding Pantanal and Pantanal birdwatching experience is the heart of any Brazil wildlife tours itinerary. Return to the hotel and dinner in the evening.
*Campo Grande to Pantanal transfer is arranged for you as part of the program.

Day 9: Fly to Buzios, Tropical Beach Paradise

Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport. Arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport. Buzios is 177 km from Rio, and a transfer takes you there. Hotel check-in on the coast. Free day. This Buzios day trip from Rio is a highlight of the tour. A helicopter tour Rio is also available as an optional extra.
Buzios beach tour is a sculpted landscape, exotic vegetation, and beautiful beaches with warm yellow sand and clean ocean water. There are several viewpoints with majestic views over the ocean and mountains. Buzios has everything for diving, surfing, water skiing, and kayaking. You can rent a buggy and drive across the beaches and through the town. Or set sail on a schooner into the ocean to admire the beautiful scenery while enjoying a local caipirinha. In the evening, cozy restaurants with varied cuisine and nightclubs. You can simply walk, shop, sit in a bar or cafe, and enjoy the nature and the ocean. Brigitte Bardot Buzios is a famous part of the resort's story: the French actress discovered Buzios in the 1960s and put it on the world map.

Days 10 and 11: Relax in Buzios, Beaches, Buggy Rides and Snorkeling

Free days. The beaches on the east side, on the Atlantic coast, are windy and cool, ideal for water sports. To the west, calm warm water awaits, and the beaches are perfect for swimming and sunbathing. You can book additional activities through us: diving, trekking, and Buzios boat tour or Buzios schooner cruise for 2 or 4 hours on a schooner (on-board lunch, soft drinks, and caipirinha included). The coastline here is cut by dozens of bays, and even a short trip opens a new view: rocks, hidden beaches, and warm clear water. During the boat trip you can snorkel and admire the underwater life. These Buzios beaches and the whole Buzios resort experience are the perfect finish to this Brazil vacation packages journey.

Day 12: Buzios to Rio de Janeiro Airport, Departure

The tour in Buzios comes to an end. A private transfer (driver only) takes you from your hotel to Rio de Janeiro and then to the international airport for your flight home. This luxury Brazil tours experience combining Rio and Iguazu Falls tour, Pantanal wildlife safari), and Buzios beach tour is one of the best Brazil vacation packages from USA and Europe: a complete exclusive Brazil itinerary with bespoke Brazil travel and private tour Brazil service throughout.

Optional Iguazu Bird Park (USD 50 per person)

Near Iguazu National Park. You enter enormous enclosures where birds do not sit in cages but fly freely right over your head, cross the path, and land on branches just a few meters away. The mesh is almost invisible, and the space feels open. Calls and clicks are heard all around, as if the forest is talking to itself. More than 500 bird species, and some you can even feed. Caimans, monkeys, and other animals also live in the park.

Optional Iguazu Falls boat tour Macuco Safari (USD 130 per person)

While driving to the climax of this adventure, the guide tells you about the surrounding forest and the ecosystem of the national park. A short walk to the riverbank, and then by motorboat you approach the waterfalls. Ahead, a white wall of spray rises, water vapor hangs densely in the air, and the streams crash just beside you. Rainbows play right around you. A sea of excitement and unique photos guaranteed.

REVIEW №1- Jaison Axis Tours

Dear Mr. Lucas and Ms. Anna,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to both of you for the excellent support and coordination throughout my travel. Thank you for carefully planning the itinerary, selecting the best attractions, arranging knowledgeable tour guides, and ensuring that everything went smoothly without any delays or missed activities.

REVIEW №2- Jayesh S Rahalkar

Thank you very much for all the fantastic arrangements!
We really enjoyed the trip!
Looking forward for more such holidays!

REVIEW №3- Jyoti

Thank you for all the arrangements , we enjoyed the trip!

REVIEW №4- Shailesh

Thank you for the excellently arranged tour -we are very happy -all arrangements were excellent-
Thank you Farzana,Roni, Ada Tours

REVIEW №5- Gina Curacao

Hi, Ada a good week for you all.
Thanks a million to make my clients dream come true.
He also send it to me but i will also give him a call later on.
As soon as I have more clientS i will nor doubt to contact you.

Thanks again and a blessed week for all off you.

REVIEW №6- Kok

Buenas noches Viera. Antes que me comiense la semana de trabajo quisiera agradecerle por un tremendo tour que tume por Pero. Su paquete de tours fue muy personalisado para mis expectativas. Cada dia de la itinerario se cumplio como decrito. No tengo palabras para agradecer a todos los quías y taxístas que se me han asignado. Todos hicieron un buen trabajo y siempre a la hora indicada. Para una persona viajando solo eso trae tranquilidad. Los lugares que he visidado eran todos muy impresionantes. Con Cusco y los tours correspondientes los mas destacados. Me quede muy impresionado de la cultura Inca y la visita al Machu Picchu era una experiencia espiritual elevadora. El viaje de Arequipa a Nasca de 10 horas por bus era agotador. Llegue dormido a Nasca y me tuvieron que departar. Comprendo que para poder ver a el condor y también volar sobra el desierto de Nasca este viaje fue la mejor opción.
Los hoteles fueron perfectos. Mi favorita fue lq Britania Crystal Miraflores. Yo le daría 4.5 *. Yo recomendaria este tour a qualquiera que quira hacer el tour como yo lo hice. Espero que con las conecciones aerias directas proramadas entre Curacao i Lima ( comensando el fin de año) y con el nuevo aeropuerto international en Cusco en algunos años el turismo desde Curacao sea mas grande.
Una vez mas mil gracias por su atención personal para realizar mi sueno.
Mandare este mensaje también para Gina, mi contacto de A1 Travel para que sepa ella también que bien me la pase. Vere si puedo dar comentarios en TripAdvisor. ❤️

REVIEW №7- Marina Ryzhuk

Pavel, good afternoon!
My name is Marina Ryzhuk. A few weeks ago, our VIP group from St. Petersburg visited Rio with you. I believe you remember them well.
I’d like to thank you for your excellent work with our rather demanding guests. After the trip, they spoke very highly of your services. Our particularly important gentlemen especially appreciated your personal approach — you managed to find a special way to connect with them.
Through your tours, they were able to truly feel the city, which is absolutely priceless on such trips.
Thank you!

REVIEW №8- Eduard and Larisa

Dasha, good afternoon! The clients came back very satisfied. Absolutely thrilled with both the country and the service of Ada Tours.
A HUGE THANK YOU to you and Anya!!!!
Clients:
Eduard & Larisa
January 24 – February 2

REVIEW №9- Chubar

Anna, thank you very much on behalf of our tourists, the Chubar family, who visited in February.
They praised your excellent and well-organized work and were very pleased!
They said everything was as precise as with the Germans :)

REVIEW №10- Mikhail and Elena Leksikov

Good afternoon, we were in Rio de Janeiro March 15–17, 2020. Not for long, but it was very full of experiences.
The driver who met us at the airport, to our joy, spoke English and even a little Russian. He pointed out where we could walk and eat.
The next day we met Eleonora, a GUIDE and a Person with a capital P. We were lucky to visit Corcovado and see Brazil’s main symbol. Unfortunately, we couldn’t make it to Sugarloaf Mountain due to the coronavirus quarantine.
Instead of the canceled excursion, Eleonora gave us an impromptu city tour. She tells stories in an interesting way, knows a lot, but doesn’t overwhelm with facts, shows where the best photo spots are, and even took pictures herself. Thanks to her, we managed to get coffee and souvenirs—it turned out not so easy to find what we wanted.
She was very caring and concerned for us—even after we went to Búzios, she kept checking how we were, suggesting where to go and what to see and buy.

A very close-knit, friendly team, always ready to help.

REVIEW №11- Nikita, Saga Tour Operator

Good afternoon, Alexandra!
Thank you very much for the organization and support.
The tourist was very happy and said everything was top-notch :)
Paraty is definitely a place to recommend—it leaves no one indifferent. Porto Real is probably in the best spot on that coast.

Thank you!
Wishing you success in everything!

REVIEW №12- Natalia

Good morning, Anya! Thank you for organizing the tour for the Efimov family, for your human touch and for always being available 24/7 to help—this is priceless! The tourists are very happy, especially with the Amazon—they said two days was too little))) Wishing you grateful clients and prosperity in your business! Always in touch!
Natalia, Venera Tour

REVIEW №13- Nassir and Sholpan

Alexandra!
Our clients have returned, very satisfied.
They left a special review about the guide in Quito:
In Quito, we had a wonderful guide named David.
During our three-day visit to Quito, your guide David was with us. He made our stay in Quito rich, interesting, and unforgettable. Not only does he know a lot about the city, the country, and its nature, he is also a truly interesting person himself. Our three days were filled with conversations about everything. Our knowledge of Ecuador is now practically encyclopedic—we learned so much. And the most important part was that it all happened through engaging discussions.
We’d like to highlight his punctuality, his thoughtfulness, and his attention to detail. His advice on restaurants and places to walk during our free time was invaluable. We’ve met many guides—this is the 103rd country we’ve visited. We don’t always get so lucky with a guide, but David was exceptional. Thank you to him and to all of you!!!

THANK YOU FOR THE EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION.

REVIEW №14- Elena and Evgeny

Good afternoon! The excursion was wonderful! A special thanks to the guide! What an amazing man—we haven’t seen someone treat an excursion with such responsibility in a long time. It was simply a great pleasure to talk to such a smart, educated, and interesting person! He did everything and even more! Many thanks!!!

REVIEW №15- Dima and Ira

Hello! Here we are, back in snowy Russia after hot South America. So many emotions and impressions!
Pavel, HUGE THANKS for the amazing introduction to Rio! You are a true professional who loves your work and your country! We need more people like you—interesting and inspiring!
We hope to come back to Brazil and see you again.
And if fate ever brings you to Rostov-on-Don, I’d be happy to show you the city and/or help in any way I can.

REVIEW №16- Elena

Anna, good afternoon!
I want to thank you for taking care of our group. I’m very grateful to you for your quick response to all additional requests and wishes.
Please also thank the guide and driver who worked with the group.

REVIEW №17- Yulia

Good afternoon! We absolutely loved everything, the guide was adorable, the city was stunning, and yesterday’s show was a hit with everyone—even the kids! Everything was awesome!

REVIEW №18- Anna, Korona Travel

Good afternoon, Anya.
Many thanks for organizing the tour. Everyone really enjoyed it. The local team did a great job, responding to every request very quickly.
We were left with very pleasant impressions of the trip. Thanks again.

REVIEW №19- Sona, Map Travel (Armenia)

Hello dear Anya!
Thank you for the group – everyone was very happy and impressed. Even the most difficult ones :))))
Thanks,
Sona

REVIEW №20- Olga Karlsson

Anya, thank you so much for our group and all the work you’ve done!
We came back very happy – the hotels were good, transfers and assistance were of the highest level, everything precise and on time. Thank you!
In Rio, at the hotel, we were greeted with champagne!!! ????
The coordinators also sent us photos of the cars and staff who met us, which made it easy to find our way around. The buses were large, new, comfortable, clean, and always stocked with bottled water in the fridge.
Our escorts checked us in for the domestic flights and stayed with us right up until passport control!
Thank you for organizing the trip at such a high level!

REVIEW №21- Elena Yolife

Hello Anna!
Thank you so much for your work!
The tourists are happy!!!
We’ve come a long way together!

REVIEW №22- Alexandra Bulert

Good afternoon, Anna!
I have returned home after my trip through Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.
Thank you to you and your company for organizing the tour!!! Everything was wonderful!!!

REVIEW №23- Svetlana

Annushka! Thank you!
You really are amazing, and throughout the many years of our cooperation you’ve proven yourselves to be a very reliable partner with interesting, exciting, and insightful tours, and a professional team! I would award you and your company with a big SEAL OF QUALITY! From the heart, honestly! And Anyuta is simply the best of the best…!!!

REVIEW №24- Bodotravel

Hello Vita! On behalf of Bodotravel, I want to thank you for the wonderful tour with our group in January. The tourists were delighted with you and your work, and Natalia, the tour leader, was also very happy with everything. I’m glad we worked together! I hope you will also accompany our next groups.
Bodotravel!

REVIEW №25- Regina Savina

Good afternoon,
The agency wrote that the tourists returned happy – thank you for your work!
I would like to express my great gratitude for your efforts! The tourists have already come back and are very satisfied with the organization!!! It was also a great pleasure working with you – everything was clear, efficient, and to the point! Thank you once again!
Sincerely,
Regina Savina

REVIEW №26- Anastasia Badi

Dear colleagues, good afternoon!
I want to thank you for handling our group – a large and challenging one, with a very intense program – which you managed to organize and host at the highest level. Tremendous work – thank you so much, ladies!
Months of preparation, countless changes and additions – I know what it all cost us – but everything turned out perfectly. Thank you for your attention and patience.
For many tourists in the group – despite the number of countries they’ve already visited, practically the whole world – this trip became the best of them all!
That says a lot, and it was so nice to hear. I want to share this gratitude and pride in a job so well done with you!!!!

REVIEW №27- Alexandra Voitsekhovskaya

Hello, Anna!
My husband and I traveled around Brazil from April 24 to May 8.
We thank you for organizing the program.
We especially want to highlight the punctuality and attentiveness of the guides and drivers, as well as your quick responses to all the changes we requested. Thanks to you and your company, we have extraordinary impressions of Brazil.
If you need detailed feedback on the tour and hotels, just let me know. Thank you!

REVIEW №28- Vladislav Mikhalev

Good afternoon! We wanted to thank you for the wonderful guide Anna in Bogotá. We were very, very pleased with the excursion!

REVIEW №29- Marina

I want to thank you for the wonderful days we spent in Rio!
Pavel created an unforgettable program for us! I will definitely recommend him to my friends! He showed us Rio in all its glory!
I already want to come back again! I’m endlessly grateful to him! You have wonderful, warm-hearted staff! Thank you!

REVIEW №30- Adam M.

A poem dedicated to the Ada Tours guide!
In Rio, where sunlight meets golden skies,
Our guide Paulo greets us with kind, warm eyes.
He knows the whole city, where secrets lie deep,
And welcomes each guest with joy that’s sincere.
“Come on,” he says, “to Corcovado,
Christ calls you up to heaven’s shadow.
Then on to the beach, where waves beat the shore,
Copacabana invites us once more.”

Paulo will show us where samba resides,
Where Brazil’s true heartbeat endlessly thrives.
In favelas he sees not poverty, but life,
Where sparks of hope conquer struggle and strife.

With a smile, he leads us along every way,
Paulo’s our friend, our golden pathway.
A Brazilian guide, a master of wonder,
With him, Rio feels closer to heaven’s splendor.

This poem is from me, for you.
Author: Adam M.

REVIEW №31- Regina Savina

Hello!
We did it.
My clients came back very happy.
Special thanks to Alexandra from the local team – she was always there to help with any request.
The experience was incredible, they’re delighted.
Thank you, and Happy New Year in advance.
Sincerely,
Regina Savina
Tourism Manager, WEB

REVIEW №32- Ekaterina Dumbravanu

Good afternoon, Alexandra.
I want to thank you for organizing our vacation.
Our guides were simply outstanding – top class.
Pavel knows so much about Brazil and Rio in particular. He’s very easy to talk to, communicates effortlessly with people, is always learning something new, and gladly shares his knowledge. An excellent guide and a wonderful person.
And Tiago – we spent two days with him. He’s amazing. Even after 18 years of work, he hasn’t lost the ability to genuinely admire the beauty of the waterfalls. He still takes photos like it’s the first time.
With your guides, it’s never boring! Thank you once again!!!

REVIEW №33- Tatyana Yakubova

Hello, Alexandra.
I am sending you the full version of the tourists’ feedback:
We are publishing our review after our trip through Argentina–Uruguay–Brazil with my wife. It is always a pleasure to share emotions when they are entirely positive! We want to thank the entire Ada Tours team who helped us organize the perfect journey. From the very idea of the trip to its completion, you were always in touch with us, tailoring excursions and building the itinerary based on our requests, while also giving valuable advice and making all necessary adjustments. Everything exceeded our already high expectations – the trip was very rich and exciting! We recommend this route to everyone, especially when its organization can be entrusted to professionals☺️
We would especially like to thank you for selecting wonderful guides and drivers. At every stage, everything went like clockwork – we never missed a single thing, and the drivers were always extremely polite and pleasant.
Our journey began in Buenos Aires with a city tour. We visited the main square – Plaza de Mayo, cathedrals, and saw key architectural monuments from the Spanish colonial period, as well as the modern financial center. We explored the vibrant and colorful La Boca district and the main city ports. We were lucky with the weather, and the tour was fascinating. The guide advised us to visit several additional places, and we chose the Recoleta Cemetery, where many of Argentina’s most famous figures are buried. After the tour, we asked to be dropped off near the entrance and bought tickets. The only issue we faced was that we couldn’t pay in cash, but other visitors kindly helped us with the payment. The cemetery left a strong impression on us – we would definitely recommend it as a must-visit.
In the evening, we went to a tango show that exceeded all expectations. We watched authentic Argentine tango performed to live music, enjoyed Argentine wine, and saw other artists showcasing traditional instruments. The show was incredible and allowed us to truly experience the local culture.
The next morning we traveled by ferry to Montevideo. The journey was very comfortable; we would only recommend bringing snacks and an extra layer of clothing, as despite the heat, the ferry was air-conditioned and quite cool inside. We loved the city itself – we managed to see all the main sights and stroll along the coast. Midway through the tour, a wonderful lunch was arranged for us, followed by a light meal at the hotel.
After Montevideo, we continued as planned to Patagonia, where we spent just under three days. This place amazed us – it’s like nowhere else on Earth. From our hotel, we could see the vast Lake Argentino with its turquoise waters (sometimes flamingos can be seen there, though unfortunately we didn’t). The scenery of the Patagonian steppe and mountains will remain in our hearts for a long time. We took an excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier – a unique wonder, truly beyond words. Probably the most powerful impression of the whole trip came from this glacier and the national park. It’s something everyone should witness with their own eyes.
After our mini-journey in Patagonia, we went on to Iguassu Falls, viewing them from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. The sight was utterly unique and magical! Jungle, soaring eagles, butterflies, monkeys, and an endless chain of waterfalls stretching beyond sight. The park’s trails are very well maintained, with rest areas to escape the heat and humidity, and facilities everywhere.
The final stop of our trip was Brazil’s tourist capital – Rio de Janeiro. We visited the Christ the Redeemer statue, with its breathtaking views of the city, then spent time on Copacabana Beach, enjoying the Atlantic Ocean.
Overall, our journey was amazing and very full! And most importantly – as comfortable as possible, considering how vast the geography of our route was. Thank you!
Once again, thank you!

Sincerely,
General Director
TC “Russo Turisto”
Tatyana Yakubova

REVIEW №34- Dmitry

Good evening, Anna! We are flying to São Paulo, and from there the group heads to Moscow!
Many thanks! Everything on your side was done very well!

REVIEW №35- Dmitry Romanov

Dear Alexandra!
Thank you for organizing the trip for our important clients.
It was a real pleasure working with you, and I apologize for bombarding you with questions of varying importance. The thing is, when we were selecting a partner to handle this request, many of our colleagues who shared DMC contacts warned me that there would inevitably be problems, insisting that in Brazil no one could arrange a program without “mistakes.” Because of this, I was genuinely worried. And after receiving the first replies from other companies to my requests, I too started to believe that problems would definitely arise along the way. But that was only until I received your reply.
Everything was clear, to the point, and most importantly – your support on all matters. From nudging hotel concierges to answer my emails to recommending a restaurant in São Paulo. The clients really liked the restaurant – a special BIG THANK YOU for that recommendation!
The clients’ comments about the trip, verbatim: “We loved everything, the trip was pure joy. Especially São Paulo – it’s Paradise.”
Thank you so much for your help, your support, and simply for being in Brazil!
I’ll stay in touch and wish you a wonderful day!
Sincerely,
Dmitry Romanov
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