Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side & Bird Park tour from Puerto Iguazu

See 275 falls and walk inside aviaries where macaws fly free

A guided tour from Puerto Iguazu that crosses into Brazil to explore the Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side, then enters the Bird Park's open-air sanctuaries to observe rescued tropical birds, macaws, anacondas and other wildlife at close range. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You'll need to confirm visa requirements for border crossing before booking. The tour runs five to seven hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Iguazu Falls and Bird Park

• Depart hotels to Tourist Assistance Center
• Buy entrance tickets to Iguazu National Park
• Arrive at Visitor Center and board tour cars
• Drive to main paths over Iguazu river
• View Argentine side of the falls and take photos
• See Cañón del Río Iguazú, Salto Rivadavia, Tres Mosqueteros
• Visit Garganta del Diablo and Salto Floriano
• Take stairs or elevator to car park or shops
• Travel to Bird Park near Iguaçu National Park
• Walk trails and observe birds and wildlife
• Enter vivariums and learn about species

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Puerto Iguazu hotel and a stop at the Tourist Assistance Center to buy park entry tickets. From there, a guide drives you into the park along main pathways that stretch over 1,200 meters above the Iguazu River. You'll see the panoramic view of the Argentine side of the falls first (the vantage point most visitors use for photos), then continue along the route to spot the Cañón del Río Iguazú, Salto Rivadavia, Tres Mosqueteros and the lower river section. The walkway ends at Salto Floriano, where stairs or an elevator take you back to the car park.

The Bird Park sits close to the national park, so the drive there is short. Once inside, you walk several trails through a sanctuary that holds more than 200 animal species, many rescued from illegal trafficking. The park's main feature is its open aviaries: large vivarium spaces where birds fly freely and visitors can enter without disturbing them. You'll walk among macaws (the park hosts South America's largest macaw sanctuary), tropical birds and other species. The park also keeps anacondas, boas, crocodiles, titi monkeys and butterflies on display. The trails take you through different zones so you can observe each species up close and learn about the sanctuary's conservation work.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and will lead the commentary throughout. The exact duration depends on traffic and time of day, but plan for five to seven hours total. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended, and you'll return to your hotel by the end of the tour. Note that this tour departs only from Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, not from the Brazilian side, and you must confirm your visa requirements for crossing the border before you book.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Iguazu.
• access to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls with panoramic views and walkways above the river.
• entry to the Bird Park with access to open aviaries where you can observe macaws, tropical birds, anacondas, boas, crocodiles and other wildlife up close.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 24 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Tangol

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish or Portuguese), so the commentary is accessible whether you're traveling solo or with a group. The five- to seven-hour timeframe fits a single day in Puerto Iguazu without rushing, and the mix of falls viewing and wildlife observation suits travelers who want both landscape and nature in one outing.

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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: Infant (under 4): free.

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

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and are your sole responsibility to confirm before the tour. You must check with the Brazilian consulate or your government's travel advisory for your country before booking, as requirements vary widely.

What animals will I see at the Bird Park?

The Bird Park holds more than 200 species, including macaws, tropical birds, anacondas, boas, crocodiles, titi monkeys and butterflies. Many of the birds are rescued from illegal trafficking and live in open aviaries where you can enter and observe them at close range.

How close can I get to the birds in the aviaries?

The Bird Park's aviaries are designed so visitors can walk inside the large vivarium spaces while birds fly freely around you. You observe them from very close without needing to disturb or confine them, and the trails let you move through different zones to see each species.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Iguazu, a professional guide in your chosen language, and access to both the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls and the Bird Park are included. Park entry fees are separate, and food, drinks and souvenir photos are available to purchase during the tour.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs five to seven hours total, including hotel pickup, the drive to the park, time on the Brazilian side of the falls, and the Bird Park visit. The exact duration depends on traffic and the time of day you depart.

What should I wear for this tour?

Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended, as you'll walk several trails at the Bird Park and along the pathways above the Iguazu River. The subtropical climate can be warm and humid, so light, breathable clothing works best.