Itaipu Dam & Iguazu Falls Tour from Puerto Iguazu

Three continents' worth of scale in one day: a dam, a bird sanctuary, and a waterfall system that dwarfs them both.

A private guided tour from Puerto Iguazu hotels visiting Itaipu Dam, Parque das Aves (Bird Park), and the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned vehicle, and English, Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide. The tour runs approximately 7 to 9 hours and includes entrance fees to all three sites. Travelers should have moderate physical fitness for walking the falls boardwalks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Itaipu Dam, Bird Park, Iguassu Falls

• Pick up at hotel
• Visit Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam
• Visit Parque das Aves Bird Park
• Visit Iguassu Falls Brazilian Side
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your guide picks you up at your hotel and drives you first to Itaipu Dam, the world's largest producer of clean energy. The scale here is the point: a hydroelectric facility so vast it supplies power across multiple countries. After the dam, the route heads to Parque das Aves, a bird park housing over 1,100 animals across more than 140 species: roughly half of them rescues, the rest bred on-site. The macaws are the draw, and the park specializes in them.

The final stop is the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls, where 275 waterfalls cascade across the landscape. This is the largest set of waterfalls on the planet, and the Brazilian vantage gives you the panoramic view. The Argentine side, across the border, offers closer approaches to individual falls. Your guide stays with you throughout, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for the driving between sites. When the tour ends, you're dropped back at your hotel.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• entrance fees to Itaipu Dam, Parque das Aves, and Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Neumann Operadora de Receptivo

Is this one for you?The private format means you set the pace at each stop and skip the group-tour wait times, which matters on a full day covering three major sites spread across the region. Moderate fitness is needed for the walking at Iguazu Falls, but the vehicle handles all the driving between attractions.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

What's the difference between the Brazilian and Argentine sides of Iguazu Falls?

The Brazilian side offers a panoramic view of the entire waterfall system across the landscape. The Argentine side, accessible on a separate tour, provides closer boardwalk access to individual falls. This tour covers the Brazilian side only.

How many birds are actually at Parque das Aves?

Parque das Aves houses over 1,100 birds representing more than 140 species, with about half of them rescues and the rest bred in the park. The facility specializes in macaws.

Is the tour really private, or will I be grouped with other travelers?

This is a private tour with your own guide and vehicle, so you travel with only your party, not with other booking groups.

Are the entrance fees included in the price?

Yes. Entrance to Itaipu Dam, Parque das Aves, and Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side are all included, as is hotel pickup and the air-conditioned vehicle.