Itaipu Dam & Biological Refuge Tour

FromR$199

6 hours

Foz do Iguacu, Brazil

About this activity

Discover the engineering marvels of Itaipu Dam and the rich biodiversity of the Biological Refuge on this immersive half-day tour from Foz do Iguaçu.

Highlights

Explore Itaipu Dam's engineering marvels
Discover diverse wildlife at the Biological Refuge
Enjoy panoramic views of the Paraná River
Learn about sustainable energy practices
Experience Brazil's largest hydroelectric plant

Full description

Dive into the heart of Brazil's energy and nature on this half-day tour from Foz do Iguaçu. Begin with a guided exploration of Itaipu Dam, the world's second-largest hydroelectric plant, where you'll witness its colossal scale and learn about its sustainable energy production. Then, venture into the Biological Refuge, a sanctuary for diverse flora and fauna, offering a serene escape into nature. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this excursion provides a seamless blend of engineering prowess and natural beauty, perfect for those eager to experience Brazil's innovative spirit and ecological treasures.

Included / Excluded

Guided tour of Itaipu Dam
Visit to the Biological Refuge
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meals and beverages

Itinerary

Accompanied by our expert local guide, the first part of the tour is taken in a walk through the protection unit, a space created to preserve the fauna and flora during the formation of the reservoir of the Plant, a refuge habitat of about 50 species of animals like jaguars, quati, alligators, king vultures and snakes, and more than 960 types of plants. At the two kilometers trail in the middle of the native forest, the experience is magnified with learning about the environment.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES

Take a tour through Itaipu Dam built between two countries, Brazil and Paraguay. A perfect entertaining trip that teaches you all about it, with ideal conditions for pictures and filming. Make stops for great views all along and by the reservoir. Itaipu is a true marvel, the largest in the world in electricity generation responsible for almost 20% of Brazil’s electricity consumption and more than 90% of Paraguay’s. It’s a gigantic in all senses being one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern world. Construction of the dam consumed enough concrete to build 210 football stadiums. The iron and steel used was enough to construct 380 towers like the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The double-decker bus tour is operated by Itaipu in a shared manner together with other unknown tourists.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES

After the tour, have a delicious typical Brazilian lunch at the restaurant by the Itaipu lake, enjoy a beautiful view combined with excellent cuisine.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

Tour operates in Portuguese; English-speaking guides may be available upon request.
Children under 6 require a booster seat; please inform in advance.
Tour duration is approximately 6 hours; plan accordingly.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
Bring a camera to capture the stunning views and wildlife.
Ensure you have a valid ID for tour registration.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

Infant Seats Available

Traveler reviews

5.0

2 reviews

Interesting contrast between nature and human accomplishments.

Our guide provided us with the opportunity to redo the biological refuge portion of the trip due to the heavy rain. She was very informative about the things we saw and local history. The dam is awesome to see.

Russell_SNov 7, 2022VIATOR

Great trip!

Mercio the guide was very nice and knowledgeable! We never felt rushed and he offered various different things to do before he dropped us of! Can recommend for anyone who never had been here before and looks for an easy and fun experience all around!

tobiashL281MSOct 3, 2022TRIPADVISOR