Iguazu Falls: Guided Park Tour with Hotel Pickup & Train

Summary

Explore Iguazu’s wild trails, eco-train rides, and the thunder of Devil’s Throat on a full day guided adventure with easy access for all

You’ll feel the power of Iguazu Falls up close as you follow easy-access trails with a local guide from Puerto Iguazú. Ride the eco-train to Devil’s Throat, spot wildlife along jungle paths, and share laughs with your group as spray fills the air. It’s an experience that lingers long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We rolled out of Puerto Iguazú just after sunrise — I was still half-awake, clutching my coffee in the van as we bumped along. Our guide, Martín, started pointing out birds I’d never have noticed (one had this neon blue patch on its head) and told us how the falls split Argentina and Brazil. The air smelled like wet earth even before we reached the park gates. I remember thinking it was already humid, but nobody seemed to mind — everyone was too busy craning their necks for that first glimpse of water.

The eco-train ride felt almost like a theme park at first — but then you step off and there’s this wall of sound from Iguazu Falls that just swallows up everything else. We walked the upper circuit first; spray in the air made my arms sticky. At one point Martín stopped us to watch a family of coatis rummaging around for snacks (don’t feed them, he warned). The main keyword here is Iguazu Falls, but honestly it’s hard to think about keywords when you’re staring down into Garganta del Diablo — Devil’s Throat — where the water just vanishes into mist. I tried to take a photo but it didn’t really work; you can’t hear the roar or feel the little drops landing on your face through a screen.

Some folks peeled off for the Macuco trail — 3km through thick jungle if you want to spot monkeys (I stuck to the main paths because my shoes were already soaked). There are ramps everywhere so even people in wheelchairs or with strollers could get close to the edge. Lunch was whatever we packed ourselves; I ate mine sitting on a bench watching butterflies land on someone’s backpack. On the way back Martín quizzed us on plant names and laughed when I mixed up yerba mate with some other leaf — still not sure what it was. The whole day felt both loud and quiet at once, if that makes sense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day Iguazu Falls excursion

• Pick up from Puerto Iguazú hotels
• Cross border to Puerto Iguazú
• Transfer to Iguazu Falls park
• Guided information about park and wildlife
• Explore upper, lower, and Devil's Throat routes
• Optional 3km Macuco trail jungle walk
• Return from falls to hotels

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Iguazu Falls tour?

Yes, hotel pickup is included from Puerto Iguazú hotels or those along the road to the falls.

Are all areas of Iguazu Falls wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces visited during this tour are wheelchair accessible.

What main attractions are visited on this tour?

The tour covers Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo), upper and lower circuits, and optional Macuco trail.

Does this tour include an ecological train ride?

Yes, transfer by ecological train within Iguazu National Park is included with entry.

Can infants join this excursion?

Yes, infants can join; they may sit on an adult's lap or use a stroller/pram.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from your hotel in Puerto Iguazú or nearby routes, all transfers inside the national park by air-conditioned vehicle and eco-train, plus guidance from a local expert throughout every trail and viewpoint.