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Dec 2024
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Pure Brazil
This was an amazing tour, with an outstanding leader in Ingrid and excellent local guides, who worked together to create a very well organised holiday. We had realis...
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Peter
Dec 2024
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The fact that you have either neither bothered to read nor bothered to take notice of the assessment I have already subtitle speaks volumes of the attention you pay ...
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Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
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Pure Brazil
We certainly got to see a few of Brazil's incredible highlights - Ignazu Falls and a jaguar in the Pantanal were particularly special. Brazil is a huge country and t...
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Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
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Pure Brazil
Our leader ingrid run the tour perfectly even taking over when some of the local guilds were not up to scratch and made sure everyone got to the airport . checked if...
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Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
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Pure Brazil
Amazing holiday just wished it could have been longer . Two days i...
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Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
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Pure Brazil
Our tour leader Ingrid was absolutely superb and worked extremely hard to make the most out of our trip. There were some fabulous highlights but a few things that m...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
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Pure Brazil
This was a chance to visit the iconic parts of Brazil. Areas that were very different. I was disappointed in the Amazon I expected more wildlife but there was very l...
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Trusted Customer
Sep 2024
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Pure Brazil
Loved my time in Brazil! This tour packs the highlights into 2 weeks which means there are long travel days, lots of flights and it’s full on so be prepared for thi...
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Trusted Customer
Sep 2024
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Pure Brazil
The tour was amazing and the programme great our tour leader Deigo was very good and helpful and very caring for group safety. The only thing that I would likeed mor...
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Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
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Pure Brazil
Great trip. Saw jaguar and anteater. Nice places to visit....
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Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
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Pure Brazil
Embarking on a journey through Brazil was like stepping into a vibrant carnival of culture and adventure, every moment was a brushstroke of vivid experiences. Afte...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Pure Brazil
The time in the Pantanal was amazing. Did the day trip to see the jaguars which was a long day, but worth it. Lots of animals around the lodge too. If you are lucky,...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Pure Brazil
Visit to the pantanal. Amazing lodge and wildlife.
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Pure Brazil
Covered the highlights of Brazil making sure the traveller saw the best of its highlights with sufficient enough time to take in the various areas and experience wha...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Pure Brazil
Pure Brazil was one of the few tours that covered my personal highlights of the country, Amazon, Pantanal, Iguazu falls and Rio. Accommodation overall was both comfo...
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Geraldine
Oct 2023
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Pure Brazil
This trip covers the key highlights of Brazil in one go including the Amazon rainforest, Pantanal, Iguazu and Rio. No other company appears to have a similar itiner...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Pure Brazil
Not perfect as internal flights could have been better. The itinerary was great but full on with very little down time. Poorly planned internal flights exacerbated t...
Editor’s Take
What to Look for in Small Group Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Most favorably reviewed small group tour operators have a few key things in common: attention to detail, a truly small group size, engaged local guides and a flexible attitude. Travelers who have been happy with their small group tour experience speak of how well organized and seamless their travels were, how much they were able to see and how they never felt rushed or like just another face in the crowd.
The most indelible memories were those from off-the-beaten-path experiences: accessing a museum after hours, sharing a meal with a local family, going behind the scenes at a centuries-old vineyard with one of the founder’s ancestors. Look for these special moments as you read reviews to get a better understanding of what might be possible on your own trip.
Those casting a negative review of their small group tour likely didn’t pay as close attention to their tour company’s personality. Some focus on younger travelers, some older, some on families - it’s important to do your research and limit your choices to those that not only offer trips where you want to go, but do so with travelers of similar age and interest to yourself.
Others may have been prompted to review their trip negatively if they were expecting a departure that never happened because of low numbers. Guaranteed (or not) departures is a key factor to consider - ask about this up front and what the tour operator’s policy is.
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