Pantanal and Beaches - Iguazu to Rio Adventure (20 Days) From * 2.802 USD *

Iguazu Falls National Park Argentine Side

Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side

This Tour will take you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park, that preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all part of the rich local flora and fauna.

The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park.

You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the tour along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the "Two sisters Falls", the "Bossetti Fall", the "Hidden Fall", a panoramic view of "San Martin island" and the "Union Fall".

Later you will walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic "San Martin Fall” from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls.

Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to "Devil's Throat" station. From there, after a 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular "Devil's Throat", where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. You will be transferred back to accommodation

Iguazu Falls Half Day Tour Brazilian side

The Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls  offers some of the best panoramic views of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Whether you prefer to hit the trail or sit back and soak up the views.
Discover the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls on this half-day sightseeing tour in the National Park. Travel deep into Iguaçu National Park for the region's best, full views of the Devil's Throat and so many small water jumps. Trek the Cataratas trail to view the falls from both above and below, truly getting a sense of the power and majesty of this natural wonder. Learn about the flora and fauna in the area from your local guide along the way.

Itinerary:

Embark on a half-day excursion inside the Iguaçu National Park, At first you have 11 km until you reach the beginning of the walkways, located on the edge of the Iguazú river cliffs. From this start, enjoy the panoramic view of San Martín Island, and the waterfalls of Salto Bossetti, San Martín and Tres Mosqueteros. Walk along approximately 1,100 meters observing the nature of the environment until you reach the waterfalls established in Brazilian territory and enjoy the falls: "Floriano Peixoto", "Deodoro da Fonseca" and "Benjamin Constant", the catwalks also take us to see from above, the fall of the "Santa María" waterfall as well as the Devil's Throat from the viewpoint. Finally, we take an elevator up to the parking lot, where the transportation awaits to return to the hotel. Approximate duration inside the Iguaçu National Park: 3 hours.

Prick up from the hotel: 7.30 am but it depends on location of accommodation. Back at  about midday.  Or later if customer chooses to have lunch at a Brazilian Restaurant.

Floating at Rio da Prata

The trip begins with a pleasant walk through the river bank forest of the Olho
d'Água and Prata Rivers. This interpretative trail is protected. Upon arrival to
the head of the Olho D'Água River, a huge natural pool of crystal-clear waters,
the guide will help everyone to equip themselves with a mask and snorkel and to
train for the floating to explore the surroundings. Once this preparation starts, the floating down the river starts. A gentle current carries visitors calmly through a trip in an underwater
world, inhabited by dozens of species of fish and aquatic plants. After about 1.7
km of the route floating down the Olho d'Água River, it meets the other river: Rio da Prata. From this encounter, called "Barra", the floating continues along  the Rio da Prata, for more than 600 meters. In the end, a typical Mato Gross lunch will be served.

Duration: full day

Distance: 45 km