2-Day Iguazu Falls Tour from Buenos Aires with Helicopter Ride

Two days, two sides of the falls, and a helicopter view most visitors never get

A 2-day tour from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls that includes the Argentine and Brazilian sides, a 10-minute helicopter overflight, one night in a 4-star hotel, and professional guides in English or Spanish. Round-trip flights from Buenos Aires are optional. Private transfers in Buenos Aires and shared transfers in Iguazu are included. The helicopter ride operates on both days and is subject to availability.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Brazilian Falls visit

• Private transfer to Buenos Aires airport
• Flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu
• Transfer from Iguazu Airport to hotel
• Half-day tour Brazilian side of falls
• Optional boat rides or birdwatching
• Helicopter overflight of falls
• Overnight at 4-star hotel

Day 2: Argentine Falls tour and departure

• Breakfast at hotel
• Walk paths and bridges in Iguazú National Park
• Bath at falls and ecological train ride
• Visit Devil’s Throat Canyon
• Flight from Iguazu to Buenos Aires
• Private transfer to hotel in Buenos Aires

The experience

The tour splits across two days so you can see both sides of the falls without rushing. Day one brings you from Buenos Aires to the Brazilian side with a half-day guided tour and the helicopter overflight. Day two is a full exploration of the Argentine side, including the Iguazú National Park, the upper and lower walking circuits, and the Devil's Throat viewpoint (weather permitting). You stay overnight in a 4-star hotel on whichever side has availability at booking, unless you choose a specific property. Breakfast is included both mornings.

The helicopter ride is the centerpiece. A 10-minute flight that gives you a perspective of the falls most ground tours cannot match. It operates on the Brazilian side and is shared with other passengers, even if you book private transfers elsewhere. The Argentine side tour uses an ecological train to reach the Devil's Throat Canyon, and you can swim at the falls if you bring a change of clothes. A professional guide leads both days' activities and speaks English or Spanish. If you're flying from Buenos Aires, private transfers pick you up from your hotel and drop you at the airport. In Iguazu, shared transfers handle the airport-to-hotel leg and the daily tour pickups.

Flights are optional and priced separately. If you book them, they're economy class subject to availability. If you're arranging your own flights, contact the operator to confirm tour start times. The package is non-refundable and cannot be modified once booked. Brazil requires a visa for US, Canadian and Australian citizens, so check requirements before you book. You'll need your passport for the border crossing to the Brazilian side.

What’s included

• Round-trip economy-class flights from Buenos Aires (if selected at checkout).
• private transfers in Buenos Aires and shared transfers in Iguazu.
• one night in a 4-star hotel.
• guided tours of both the Brazilian and Brazilian sides of the falls.
• a 10-minute helicopter overflight.
• entry to Iguazú National Park.
• use of the ecological train on the Argentine side.
• breakfast both mornings.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide in English or Spanish07:00

Guide in English or Spanish04:00

Guide in English or Spanish04:00

Guide in English or Spanish04:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:00 and 07:00

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Child (under 3)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Signature Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see both sides of the falls and experience the helicopter ride without arranging separate flights and transfers. The 2-day structure gives you time to explore each side properly instead of cramming both into one exhausting day. If you're traveling solo, you'll have single occupancy. Groups of two or more share double or triple rooms, and rates are per person.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Can I choose which side of the falls I stay on?

Accommodation is assigned based on hotel availability at the time of booking unless you select a specific property at checkout. Both the Brazilian and Argentine sides have 4-star options available.

What exactly happens on the helicopter ride?

The helicopter overflight is a 10-minute flight over the Brazilian side of the falls offering aerial views. It operates on both days and is shared with other passengers. Weather and availability determine if it runs on your dates.

Do I have to book flights from Buenos Aires?

Flights are optional. You can book the tour with or without round-trip airfare from Buenos Aires in economy class. If you arrange your own flights, contact the operator to confirm the tour schedule matches your arrival and departure times.

What's included in the Argentine side tour?

The full-day Argentine side tour includes entry to Iguazú National Park, guided walks on the upper and lower circuits, a ride on the ecological train, and access to the Devil's Throat Canyon viewpoint. You can swim at the falls if you bring a change of clothes. Breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner are not.

Do I need a visa to visit the Brazilian side?

Brazil requires a visa for visitors from the USA, Canada and Australia. Check the Brazil Visa Information website before booking. You'll need your passport for the border crossing, and any visa fees are your responsibility.

What if the weather is bad?

Services may be rescheduled or canceled due to weather to ensure passenger safety. The Devil's Throat Circuit on the Argentine side is currently closed due to safety measures. All other park circuits operate normally.