Brazilian Falls tour from Puerto Iguazu: Bird Park & Itaipu Dam

The Brazilian side shows you a completely different angle of the falls than the Puerto Iguazu viewpoint across the river.

A full-day tour departing from Puerto Iguazu takes you across the border to Brazil's side of Iguazu National Park, where a walking trail brings you face-to-face with the falls. The itinerary also includes the Bird Park (home to toucans, macaws and parrots from around the world), and a panoramic visit to Itaipu Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric plants. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and air-conditioned minivan transport are included. Entrance tickets to the national park and Bird Park are optional add-ons at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Iguaçu National Park3h
2. Itaipu Dam3h

Visit Brazilian Falls and Attractions

• Visit Iguaçu National Park trails
• Explore Bird Park zoo
• Tour Itaipu Power Plant

The experience

How do you see Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side without renting a car or navigating the border crossing alone? This tour handles the logistics: you're picked up from your hotel in Puerto Iguazu, driven across into Brazil, and guided through the national park on a walking trail that puts you directly in front of the falls. The Brazilian vantage point is wider and lower than the Argentine side. You're looking at the full sweep of the cascade rather than into its face.

After the falls, the tour moves to the Bird Park, a zoo focused on avian species from across the globe. Toucans, macaws and parrots are close enough to photograph. The park is designed so you walk through their space rather than viewing them behind barriers. Then comes the Itaipu Dam, presented as a panoramic visit to the structure itself. The dam supplies 20 percent of Brazil's electricity and serves 40 million people. The scale of it becomes clear when you see it in person.

The full day runs about eight hours. A multilingual guide travels with the group, and the minivan is air-conditioned. Entrance tickets to the national park and the Bird Park are separate purchases you can add when you book, so you control the final cost.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Iguazu.
• local guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• walking access to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls in the national park.
• visit to the Bird Park.
• panoramic visit to Itaipu Dam.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:45 and 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 62

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Falls Vision Receptivo

Is this one for you?The tour departs from your hotel in Puerto Iguazu and handles the border crossing, so you don't need a rental car or prior experience crossing into Brazil. If you're staying in town without transport, this setup lets you reach all three sites in a single day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

Can I see both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the falls in one day?

This tour covers only the Brazilian side. The Argentine side, accessed from the Argentine national park near Puerto Iguazu, is a separate visit. Many travelers do both on different days or combine them with a second tour.

What's the Bird Park actually like, is it a real zoo or just a small attraction?

The Bird Park is a dedicated zoo with birds from around the world, designed so you walk through their habitats rather than viewing them from a distance. Toucans, macaws and parrots are the main draw, and the setup lets you get close for photos.

Do I need a passport to cross into Brazil for this tour?

Yes. You'll need a valid passport and should check visa requirements for Brazil in advance, depending on your nationality. The tour operator handles the border crossing logistics, but the document itself is your responsibility.

What time does the tour leave, and how do I know if it's morning or afternoon in Argentina?

Departure times are confirmed in Brazilian time, so you'll need to check the local time difference with Argentina when you book. Puerto Iguazu is one hour behind Brazil, so a morning departure in Brazil time may be earlier by Argentine clocks.

Are meals included, or should I bring food?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. You'll want to bring water and snacks, or plan to purchase meals during the day.