Iguassu Falls in a Nutshell
Take your time to see the main attractions of Foz do Iguaçu. Visit the Argentine and Brazilian Falls on a full day tour. Enjoy this natural beauty and capture the most beautiful images of one of the most famous waterfalls on the planet. On the other day, enjoy an 'electric' visit to the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam and take a panoramic city tour in Foz do Iguaçu.
The package also includes a roundtrip transfer between Foz do Iguaçu / Cataratas International Airport (IGU) and your hotel located in downtown of Foz do Iguaçu or in Puerto Iguazu (please check the list of available hotels)
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival and visit to Itaipu DamPass By: Foz do Iguaçu International Airport, Rod. BR 469, Kms 16,5 - s/n - Aeroporto, Foz do Iguaçu - PR, 85863-900, Brazil
You’ll be met at the airport and taken directly to your hotel and vice-versa. A representative will greet you when you clear airport customs and at your hotel lobby. Leave all the work to the staff and just relax on a quiet and comfortable transportation.
Stop At: Itaipu Dam, Avenida Tancredo Neves 6702, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85856-970 Brazil
After your arrival, once you ensure your transportation, you will visit the incredible Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam. Besides the production of energy, Itaipu also stands as a symbol of environment preservation. The company runs the Biological Haven Bela Vista, continuous reforestation programs and projects that foster fish production as well as wild animal reproduction. You will take the Panoramic tour, where you will watch a documentary film on the power plant and see the dam and spillway from the central observation deck (without entering the facility). As the ticket is not included, you have to purchase it on the spot.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Iguassu Falls - Argentine SideStop At: Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park 3370 Argentina
It is time to behold nature phenomenon. Nothing in the world of water compares to, or is more impressive than the natural spectacle provided by the stunning group of 275 waterfalls that make up the Iguassu Waterfalls.
After hotels pick ups, departure with guide assistance, going to the currency exchange office to buy the Argentine currency necessary to enter the Argentine National Park, then stop at the customs where the passengers are required to migrate to the Brazilian customs (foreigners) and later at the Argentine Customs (everyone)
Once the tour started, every 30 min a train leaves to the superior part of the falls. First stop is the most traditional point, after the bus or van drive through the park until reach the point to start the trails and walkaways; in the end of the trail, you will find the Garganta do Diabo, the biggest waterfall in the park. Garganta do Diabo is a footbridge of 2080 meters that give access to one of the most beautiful natural spectacles on earth.
After a stop to behold and absorb all the nature and landscape around, Start the second part of the tour, Called Circuito Superior.
When you reach the top, you will be able to see all the high points of the park. If it is a sunny day, you will watch a gorgeous rainbow. There you can visit six observatories and spaces that you can relax and appreciate the view.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Iguassu Falls - Brazilian sideStop At: Parque Nacional do Iguacu, Rodovia Br-469 Km 1-8, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85853-830 Brazil
Now it is time to see the other side of the Falls. After hotel pick ups, the bus head towards the Iguassu National Park. Embrained on the rocks with its 275 jumps, the Iguaçu Falls are the largest set of waterfalls in the world surrounded by the lush subtropical forest. The 01-kilometer course is done on foot with lookouts, lift bridges and souvenir shops. Wild animals such as the friendly Quati amuse tourists. Birds and butterflies give a special color to the place. After the visit to the Park on the Brazilian side, the passengers return to the bus that will take them to their respective hotels.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Foz do Iguaçu City Tour and Departure:Stop At: Foz do Iguacu, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana
Foz do Iguaçu is a city with a lot of history. We will pass by Downtown of Foz do Iguaçu and its historical buildings such as the first airport, mother church, first college, gastronomic avenue, shopping center among others . After you will make stops in the Muslim Mosque, Buddhist Temple and Ecomuseum of Itaipu.
Duration: 1 day 16 hours
Stop At: Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, Rua Meca 599 Jardim Central, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85864-410 Brazil
You’ll go to the majestic Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque built in 1983. It is no wonder a Mosque was built in Iguassu Falls, since it is proportionally the biggest Islamic community in the country.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Buddhist Temple, Rua Dr. Josivalter Vila Nova, 99, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85867-504 Brazil
Learn about the history of Buddhism and its teachings. There you can catch views from the distant city centers of Ciudad del Este and Foz do Iguaçu.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Foz do Iguaçu International Airport, Rod. BR 469, Kms 16,5 - s/n - Aeroporto, Foz do Iguaçu - PR, 85863-900, Brazil
After this amazing trip, you will be dropped off at the Airport and go back home with lots of memories of this incredible journey!
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Minimum required of 03 night stay in the city to carry out all tours - in this case, the passenger must arrive until 11:59 am at IGU airport in order to visit the ITAIPU dam on the same day and have a return flight scheduled for 17h or later in the last day."
"Stay is not included."
"Please check if you require a Visa or a similar document to enter Brazil and Argentina. You are responsible for obtaining these documents."
"If you have limited time due to your schedule flights, the visit to the Brazilian Side and Argentinian Side of the waterfalls might be combined into a one day tour rather than on two separate days."
"The order of the itinerary might be changed if needed."
"If the falls are visited on the same day, the Argentinean falls will be visited first."
"To cross the border with Argentina, the documents accepted are - original ID, National Driver's License (Brazilians) and passport (other nationalities), even for children of any age."
"To enter Argentina, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their biological and adoptive parents. If one of the parties is absent, it will be necessary to present an authorization registered at a notary's office and signed by the father and the mother, authorizing the child's entry into the neighboring countries."
"You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler"
"National Park entrance fees are not included. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Center box office, or online."
"It will only be possible to make the Panoramic visit. It will not be possible to take the technical tour (Itaipu Especial)."
"When crossing the border between Brazil and Argentina, you will need to pay a fee for an Eco touristic tax in Puerto Iguazu. Please make sure to keep your receipt in order to avoid being charged twice."
"The above fees should be paid locally. Prices are approximated and subject to change without notice."
"The Mosque Doesn’t Open on Saturday Afternoons and Sundays."
"At time of booking, you must include the following details: Airline, Flight Number, Departing City / Arrival City, Arrival Time, Hotel Name, Hotel Address, Return Hotel Pick-up Time"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
07:00 AM
Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Roundtrip transfer to your selected hotel in Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazu. Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick up time. If your hotel is not listed, please provide us your hotel name and address so we will arrange the nearest meeting point for your convenience.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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