Paraty Waterfalls Trips

Truly amazing! It has been my dream to travel to South America and after many cancelled plans due to covid, it completely exceeded my expectations. Every day of the tour was packed full of once in a lifetime activities. I've travelled to a few countries now and this was definitely my best trip so far. Our tour leader Zema did an excellent job at showing us an authentic insight into Brazilian and Argentinian culture. He was not only a good tour guide but also became a good friend. The activities were great, the food was great and the drinks were great. I would also like to give a shout out to Antonio and his family. He was a great tour guide and the dinner at his family house was one of the highlights of my trip (and most of us said this was also the best food we had in Brazil too!). Making our own caipirinhas and dancing was the perfect way to end the Brazilian part of our journey. We had quite a diverse group with many different interests and needs, and Zema did a brilliant job of keeping everyone safe and happy. I have attached some videos I made to capture our trip. I would highly suggest booking the Argentinian Falls and the Carnival Experience optional trips.

The experience was so much fun. Got to experience the world renowned Foz da Iguacu. I never thought i would make it to Argentina. An amazing, amazing experience capped with the Argentinian Tango on our last night. Just a suggestion, maybe you can include another tour in Argentina and Chile that includes the Torre del Paine, Calafate and Bariloche.

I traveled solo and enjoyed sharing with other females from UK, and Greece as we were 3 we rotated the single room. The tour guide was very helpful. Whatever information needed he was able to give, a true veteran of information. Zema also went above and beyond finding restaurants and helpful information for shopping, etc.

The guide adapted our trip dealing with last minute changes.. We lived a great experience without the chaos of planning everything! No time to be bored! The guide was always receptive to people's needs. Beautiful trip! I recommend it! Thanks Zema, we had a good time! Sylvie and Donald

I've seen impressive waterfalls and scenery before but this takes it to a whole new level. When you think you've seen it all you turn a corner and get a whole new perspective. You get to see and experience different things everyday. With plenty of free days that you can organise yourself or fill with the optionals you can really bulk out this holiday and make it packed with new experiences which you may have not found by yourself. I've not had a minute spare as always an optional available to fill any free time which is what I chose to do. The Iguazu falls is a must experience! The views on the walk are simply breathtaking then your breath gets taken in a whole new way on the boat ride into the base of the Devil's throat.

This was my 5th time with Expat and all I can say is ""Wow"". The journey from Rio to Buenos Aires was spectacular and I won't soon forget it. Much of my enjoyment was due in large part to our trusty guide, Zema. His professionalism and local knowledge of our surroundings should not be overlooked and I'm happy to say that he's become a new friend. He made sure that all of our group was safe, well informed, and had fun experiences along the way. His honesty regarding our foreign curiosities and local connections were also a refreshment. Each location was amazing and it once again proves that Expat knows how to map out a proper tour. Since our trip was during Carnaval, our itinerary was tweaked a bit but it was not a problem as it came with the territory. It's just good to see that people were having a good time again in Brazil since the Pandemic. Street parties, natural wonders, beautiful beaches, and tons of food/drink were just a few of the highlights during my time in Rio. The optional Rio+ was well worth it and I'm glad I was with my fun little group during all the exciting stops. Paraty was a cute, older town where I enjoyed walking the cobblestone streets and taking in the colorful houses. Journeying into the jungle was also a delight. Sao Paolo was a big city that reminded me of my hometown of New York. Iguazu Falls is a must-see and was more breathtaking than I had imagined. The town is also a good time and reminded me a bit of Niagara Falls in NY. Spending an extra day here was a treat and relaxing. I also recommend making the trip to Paraguay. Moving onto Buenos Aires was fun too. Although we lost a day here, there was still plenty of time to see the sights and explore the Argentine city with diligence. Overall, I had a great time and since it was during Carnaval, there was an extra exciting vibe all around. A big thank you once again to Zema and Expat Explore. Cheers to another fond memory!