Private Iguazu Falls Argentinean Side Tour with Boat Option
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls
- Optional boat ride beneath the falls
- Private tour with expert guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Flexible departure times available
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of Iguazu Falls' Argentinean side
- Optional boat ride to experience the falls up close
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Iguazu
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
After being picked up at your hotel in Puerto Iguazu or Foz de Iguazu, head towards the Visitors Center at the Iguazu Falls Gate, on board a comfortable private vehicle, along with your guide. Once at the Visitors Center, walk to the Natures Interpretation Center and get a first look at Iguazu's history.
You can either board the train headed to the Iguazu Falls Station (the first stop), arriving in approximately 8 minutes, or opt for a brief stroll along the Green Trail, which leads to the starting point of the paths leading to both the Upper and Lower trails of the Iguazu Falls.
Then, go back to the train station and take the train to get to the Upper Circuit and visit the 2nd part of this incredible journey. Around 2,400 feet (800 meters) of path and gateways will take you into the forest, wandering above the falls, giving the best views of the entire falls. During this one hour circuit, pass by Dos Hermanas, Bosetti, Bernabe Mendez, M'Bigua falls, among others. Once you are back to the Iguazu Falls Station, have lunch and take time to relax in one of the restaurants.
Otherwise, take the train to its last stop, the Garganta Station, where the biggest fall of the Iguazu Falls is located. In this Sub-Tropical Forest tour, the great variety of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds and butterflies can be observed, as well as the diversity of native species living in the Park. Once at the Devil's Throat Station, after an 18-minute ride by train, walk along the catwalks while enjoying the natural and wonderful scenery around you. Take time to observe as might see small caiman and local birds, lizards and insects. Keep walking along the 3600 feet (1,200 meters) of catwalks until arriving on top of the biggest Fall, called the Devil's Throat.
Then, walk towards the Lower Circuit on the catwalks, lifted above the water and ground, offering a view from the Base of Dos Hermanas, Alvar Nunez, San Martin, Salto Bosetti and Bella Vista rock. Be impressed by the panoramic view of the Devil's Throat. From there, if you booked the Nautical Adventure Experience, get on board a semi-rigid zodiac that will take you under the waterfalls, giving a whole new perspective of this force of nature. During this 1-hour boat ride, appreciate the scenery and then, back on land, hop on a Movie Truck driving you through the jungle towards the Visitors Center. Once you've visited all the circuits, get back to the entrance with your guide where your vehicles will be waiting to take you back to your hotels.
When you finish visiting the falls, we will get back to Puerto Iguazu and take you to your hotel in the city.
Important information
Know before you book
- The boat ride is optional and subject to weather conditions.
- Tour duration is approximately 8 hours, including travel time.
- Children under 6 require a booster seat; please inform in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a waterproof jacket or poncho for the boat ride.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning views.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- Boat Ride not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Boat Ride not recommended for pregnant women
- Boat Ride is not allowed for children under 12 years old
- Wheelchair accessible (Except Boat Ride)
- Weather can affect circuit: Devil's Throat under repair
- Important: This tour does not depart from Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil). The activity is available exclusively for passengers staying in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina.
Traveler reviews
Amazing falls experience
This was a great experience. Our guide Christian was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We liked him a lot. I wish we had dressed differently for the boat ride and known that we could have changed our clothes. You get completely soaked from tip to toe. But it was worth it. The falls are amazing. If you are an American and plan to go to the Brazil side, get a visa!! We missed out on that.
Iguazu Falls Tour
Our tour guide Mario was very efficient and proficient in English and Spanish. The tour was mostly Spanish-speaking clientele and thus the English translation seem to be much shorter. Transportation went smoothly. We did not receive any instructions specific to paying for the park entrance. We did not think this would be a problem but we delayed the group because we have not purchased these Park entry fees in advance. Mario our tour guide tried to go online himself but he was unsuccessful in navigating the website. I doubt that we would’ve been successful as we are English speaking only if we had tried to do this in advance. An email with a link to buy these tickets would’ve been most helpful. For this tour make sure you bring a change of clothes. A rain poncho is a waste of time because the temperatures are very hot and you would overheat. We were provided a sizeable dry bag, it would be helpful to bring flip-flops to transition back to your tennis shoes. I was very cautious about mosquito bites, I did not get any of those. But beware the areas that have trash cans that attract bees.
Iguazu Falls from Argentina
An amazing experience seeing the falls on the opposite side. Definitely a must see!! Our guide, Agusto, was extremely helpful. We would have been lost without him. All in all,it was an incredible trip!!
Disappointing!
Guide was inexperienced, spoke poor English, had a very limited vocabulary and gave little information about Iguazu Falls. When we asked questions of her, she gave minimal responses. Since this was a once in a lifetime visit, we were disappointed with our excursion.
Go for it
Whole trip was a joy. Absolutely must to see the falls. I wasn’t sure about doing the boat ride but we were so glad we did. You really get a sense of the power of the water especially on the rib. Not a sedate ride an absolute thrill. You also get a great and completely different view of them. Go for it.