We have never booked a guide before, always being dependent on the tours provided by the company our holiday was booked with. On our last cruise, we were asked to join a couple of holidaymakers on an independent day’s guided tour with Rafael. With some trepidation, we agreed. WE DIDN’T KNOW WHAT WE HAD BEEN MISSING. There was no pushing and shoving into large coaches of up to 50 people for a “one size suits all day out”. Instead we got a day tailored to our individual needs. We had a guide who knew his stuff, and he explained clearly and with great patience all we should know about Rio . This was done in a very enjoyable way, and at a pace suitable for our party. He was very adaptable, and made the best possible use of every minute of the day. We also saw many interesting things that tour operators would find impossible for larger groups.
In addition, Rafa has a very happy personality, lots of patience and lots of fun. Our party was made up of a German and an English couple, and we were all of an older than average age group. No problems there! I can’t compliment Rafa enough, and can offer no better recommendation than to say that I have already booked him for our next visit to Rio in 6 months time.












