I'm booked to go on this tour in February and will be doing the extension in Rio. If anyone has been on this about the same time of the year can you give me an idea of weather conditions just so I pack the right stuff, or any hints would be gratefully received. I have up till now only really done Europe so this is right out of my comfort zone and while I'm looking forward to it a bit nervous as well.

Thanks 

Ann

Hi All

I'm booked to go on this tour in February and will be doing the extension in Rio. If anyone has been on this about the same time of the year can you give me an idea of weather conditions just so I pack the right stuff, or any hints would be gratefully received. I have up till now only really done Europe so this is right out of my comfort zone and while I'm looking forward to it a bit nervous as well.

Thanks 

Ann

I did this tour in March 2019 and it was superb.  The weather was warm for me to wear shorts and polo shirts during the day, even during the coach journey across the Andes to Mendoza.

A few general tips:

- I took a universal travel adaptor which worked in all three countries;

- I took some Chilean and Brazilian currency as well as a prepaid travel currency card (loaded with pound sterling).  I couldn’t buy Argentinian pesos in this country, although some members of the group ordered them through Marks and Spencer.  I used the card throughout Argentina, apart from the lunch stop en route to Mendoza.  They did accept Chilean currency.  Any unused Chilean currency can also be exchanged in Argentina

- I would advise you to buy a clear plastic cover to protect your camera at the Iguaçu Falls, particularly on the Brazilian side.  They are available on Amazon.  Cheap plastic ponchos can be bought at the falls......be prepared to get wet!   The falls, for me, was one of the highlights of the tour and the optional excursion to view them from the Brazilian side is worth every penny.

- I also bought a money belt, that I wore under my clothing.  

I have been on a number of tours with Just You and this exceeded my expectations (despite my suitcase arriving a day late).

I’m sure that you will enjoy the whole tour.  It was my first visit to South America and I loved all three countries.

Have a great time.

Derek

Hi All

I'm booked to go on this tour in February and will be doing the extension in Rio. If anyone has been on this about the same time of the year can you give me an idea of weather conditions just so I pack the right stuff, or any hints would be gratefully received. I have up till now only really done Europe so this is right out of my comfort zone and while I'm looking forward to it a bit nervous as well.

Thanks 

Ann

Thanks for that look forward to meeting you

Ann :rolleyes:

Hi Ann and Thimali

I did this tour in March 2019 and it was superb.  The weather was warm for me to wear shorts and polo shirts during the day, even during the coach journey across the Andes to Mendoza.

A few general tips:

- I took a universal travel adaptor which worked in all three countries;

- I took some Chilean and Brazilian currency as well as a prepaid travel currency card (loaded with pound sterling).  I couldn’t buy Argentinian pesos in this country, although some members of the group ordered them through Marks and Spencer.  I used the card throughout Argentina, apart from the lunch stop en route to Mendoza.  They did accept Chilean currency.  Any unused Chilean currency can also be exchanged in Argentina

- I would advise you to buy a clear plastic cover to protect your camera at the Iguaçu Falls, particularly on the Brazilian side.  They are available on Amazon.  Cheap plastic ponchos can be bought at the falls......be prepared to get wet!   The falls, for me, was one of the highlights of the tour and the optional excursion to view them from the Brazilian side is worth every penny.

- I also bought a money belt, that I wore under my clothing.  

I have been on a number of tours with Just You and this exceeded my expectations (despite my suitcase arriving a day late).

I’m sure that you will enjoy the whole tour.  It was my first visit to South America and I loved all three countries.

Have a great time.

Derek

Thanks for the info Derek really helpful - I had not thought of a money belt - a really good idea.

Ann :rolleyes: