Tricia D.
Our Fabulous Vacation - Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Rio !
We had such an amazing time on our fabulous vacation in Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Rio ! I highly recommend this tour ! It was the perfect combination of city, jungle and beach vacation. Communication with Wanderful Holidays was top-notch. We always heard back very quickly whenever we asked a question with responses from Wendy M, Rose Amanda, Lily, Sam and others on the team. All the tour guides or drivers picked us up exactly at the indicated time. WhatsApp was used for communication and we were messaged a day in advance of each tour or transfer confirming the times and any details. We felt we were very well taken care of during this vacation. In Buenos Aires we stayed at NH Buenos Aires 9 de Julio which was beautiful with a rooftop pool and bar. Gisela was our tour guide for a combination walking, bus and subway tour. She had excellent knowledge having been a tour guide for 30 years and showed us many parts of the beautiful city. We used Uber often for getting around on our free days which was inexpensive and very convenient. We also paid for the optional dinner tango show at El Querandi which was outstanding ! It included a 3 course dinner and a bottle of wine for the table. Highly recommended! When we landed in Iguazu Falls we chose to take the optional Argentinian side of the Falls tour being picked up directly from the airport and driven to the Falls. Our personal guide was Jim (Jamil) who did such a wonderful job showing us the falls. The next day we toured the Brazilian side of the Falls. By comparison, the Argentinian side had more falls but more walkways in direct sunlight. The Brazilian side had a nicer view and more shaded walkways. I am glad we chose to do both sides. Those falls were stupendous! On the Brazilian side we ended with lunch and drinks at the restaurant with a view of the Falls. The Sanma Hotel resort was stunning, they greeted us with glasses of champagne ! Also loved their huge breakfast buffet. Next on to Rio, my main reason for booking this trip. Wow ! 😁 Such an unbelievably beautiful location with friendly people! We were told to be careful of our phones and purses before we arrived but we had no issues at all and felt very safe. We stayed at Arena Copacabana Hotel, a beautiful hotel near the center of Copacabana Beach with a rooftop pool and bar. Loved it ! Right along the beach there were many small beach bars and restaurants with live music or DJs, perfect ! We opted for the extra dinner and Samba show and went to an amazing rodizio restaurants with tons of rotating meat brought to our table as well as a great salad bar including seafood and pasta. We also found the Samba Ginga tropical show to be very entertaining. The next day our full day tour guide was Joriam who had many many years of experience and showed us Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf as well as other parts of the city, wow, so very impressive ! The "lunch" ended up being a meal at the end of the tour at 4PM which was probably late for some. We had a huge breakfast at our hotel so we were just starting to get hungry. We also found it amusing that the 4PM lunch was at the same restaurant we were at the night before for the rodizio meat. It was a very good restaurant so we were happy to be back again. I couldn't say more great things about this vacation, I absolutely loved it ! Felt sad to go home.
Response from Wanderful Holidays LLCMay 5, 2026
Thank you for such a detailed and heartfelt review of your South America journey. We’re absolutely delighted that your time across Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Rio de Janeiro was everything you hoped for the perfect blend of city life, natural wonders, and beachside relaxation. It’s especially lovely to hear your kind mentions of Wendy, Rose Amanda, Lily, Sam, and the wider team. Our WhatsApp check-ins and day-prior confirmations are designed exactly to provide the reassurance you described, so it’s wonderful to know this made you feel well looked after throughout. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the optional experiences as well from the tango evening in Buenos Aires to exploring both sides of Iguazu, and of course the iconic sights of Rio. Feedback like yours about timing, guides, hotels, and excursions is incredibly valuable and helps us continue refining these journeys for future travelers. Thank you again for your recommendation and for trusting us with such a special vacation. We’d be thrilled to help you plan your next adventure whenever you’re ready. Warm regards, Wendy Wanderful Holidays




