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Iguazu Falls in the rainforestIguazu Falls tourRoute: Puerto Iguazú - Foz do IguaçuArgentina might not be the most obvious choice for a tropical getaway, but with this short Iguazu Falls tour you can still get a taste of the tropics. Many travellers plan their visit to Iguazu Falls at the end of their trip, for a bit of tropical relaxation before flying home or on to the destination. Either way, don’t forget your bikini or swimming trunks. At the beginning of your Iguazu Falls tour, you’ll arrive in Puerto Iguazu, a small town in the heart of the rainforest, close to the Brazilian border. You’ll travel to the Argentinean and Brazilian of the falls and, for an optional thrill, take a jet boat trip up the river to the waterfalls. You’ll spend your third night of this Iguazu Falls tour in Brazil before flying on to your next destination from Iguazu. |
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4 days / 3 nights Departure daily from Buenos Aires by overnight bus or domestic flight. Other departure points via Buenos Aires. |
Accommodation |
3 nights double room at comfortable hotel with pool, see our photos, category traditional hosteria |
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Price |
£210 per person - based on 2 people sharing |
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Transfers, 3 nights in double room incl. breakfast, guided day tour to Brazilian side of the falls |
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Transport |
Transfer on arrival Puerto Iguazu, transfer to Brazil |
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Other meals, entrance fees waterfalls Argentine side (US$23 per person) and Brazilian side (approx US$22 per person) other excursions and transport. Peak season rates apply in Christmas, New Year and Carnival period. |
Day 1 - Puerto Iguazú arrivalMost travellers flying in to Puerto Iguazu will arrive in the early afternoon. If you’re taking the overnight bus from Buenos Aires, you’ll arrive in Iguazu early in the morning which means you’ll have the whole first day of your Iguazu Falls tour to explore. We’ll take care of your airport transfer from Puerto Iguazu. Your hotel has a pool with sunbeds and parasols and the rooms have A/C.If you prefer, we can book your first two nights in Puerto Iguazu at the Yacutinga Eco lodge, one of the most prestigious in its category in Argentina. The lodge is 2 hours drive from Puerto Iguazu, hidden deep in the jungle. More details on the accommodation can be found at the bottom of this page. A minimum stay at Yacutinga is 2 nights, including jungle tours. At the end of your stay you’ll be transferred back to Iguazu where you’ll continue with the rest of your Iguazu Falls tour. |
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Day 2 - Puerto IguazúVisiting the Iguazu National Park independently is very easy and it means you can go at your own pace for this part of your Iguazu Falls tour. There’s a bus stop close to your hotel where buses depart every 30 minutes to the park entrance. The trip to the entrance takes about 20 minutes where you pay a fee and hop onto the little park train that will take you to the walkway along the river. On the way, you’ll spot lots of coatis, a type of raccoon. They’re completely used to the tourists here and will come right up to you.At the end of the walkway, you’ll cross a footbridge across the Parana River to reach the ‘Devil’s Throat’, right at the heart of the waterfalls. As you approach, you can hear the deafening roar of the water thundering into the canyon, the real highlight of your Iguazu Falls tour. Back at the park entrance, take a bus or taxi back to your hotel. Its a good idea to ask at hotel reception whether the park is open in the evening, as occasionally the park stays open longer. It’s a lot quieter and seeing the waterfalls in moonlight is simply magical. |
Day 3 - Puerto Iguazú - Foz do Iguaçu, BrazilAfter breakfast, you’ll be picked up by minibus around 9am and, together with a small international group, you’ll make your way to Brazil, for the next stop on your Iguazu Falls tour. The Brazilian side of Iguaçu Falls (slightly different spelling here) is totally different to the Argentine side. As the Brazilians say - ‘Argentina has the waterfalls but we have the view’. It's true - 80% of the falls are in Argentina but, from the walkway on the Brazilian side you’ll get the best view.From the border, you’ll drive on to the town of Foz do Iguaçu and then further into the rainforest and the Iguaçu Visitor Centre. Once you’ve paid the entrance fee, (US$11 per person) the bus will continue to hotel Cataratas, the starting point of the trail along the waterfalls. The trail leads past the lower Iguaçu river where all the water from the falls ends up. If the wind’s blowing from the right direction you’ll be rewarded by a beautiful rainbow in the mist of the falls. You’ll be picked up again at the entrance and transferred to your hotel just outside the Brazilian park. |
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Optional jet boat trips up the river to the waterfalls or a helicopter ride can be arranged locally with your guide, or at hotel reception. The nearby Parque das Aves is also very interesting. It’s a bird park close to the Brazilian Visitor Centre where you can walk through huge aviaries among ara parrots, macaws, toucans and other birds with exotic colours and plumage.
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Further informationThe best time to travel on the Iguazu Falls tour is September – December and March – May. Between November - April temperatures can get very hot, with day time temperatures above 30c. Between May – September temperatures average 22C with an increased chance of bad weather. It’s too cold to sit by the pool and you’ll need a warm sweater or jacket. Summer holidays in Argentina and Brazil are from mid-December to the end of February. This is high season (covering New Year and Carnival) so it's busier and more expensive.Many tour operators book a three-course dinner show in the evening. Huge buffets are served in big halls while watching a big glitzy spectacle at the Falls. If it sounds like fun, you can easily arrange a dinner locally but, on this Iguazu Falls tour, you might prefer to head into Puerto Iguazu for food. The Tio Querido Restaurant and Grill, El Puerto (fish/Spanish) and La Rueda (pasta) are just a few suggestions. They’re all in the centre, have a great local atmosphere and good food. |
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Iguazu Falls tour accommodation (Click to enlarge)
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Special stay - Yucatinga lodge (Click to enlarge)
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Yacutinga Lodge
Yacutinga eco-lodge lies tucked away deep in the Argentinean rainforest. Your cabin is environmentally friendly and very comfortable; 24 hour electricity, hot shower and pool but also an observation platform for bird-spotting, a waste regeneration system, solar panels etc. The lodge is just 60km , 2 hours’ drive from the Iguaçu Falls. During your stay you’ll be going on several guided jungle treks and all meals are included. Please note that peak season is November – April so if you want to add a special touch to your Iguaçu stay with a couple of nights at Yacutinga during this period , you’ll need to book well in advance.
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