2-day Iguazu Falls tour: Brazil & Argentina sides

Skip the lines and capture the falls from both Argentina and Brazil with a local guide

A 2-day private tour of Iguazu Falls covering both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, with a bilingual guide, fast-track immigration assistance, and air-conditioned transport. Day one explores the Brazilian park's panoramic viewpoints and Devil's Throat from above. Day two follows the Argentine park's three trails, including the Ecological Jungle Train to Devil's Throat and the Lower Circuit's immersive walkways through the rainforest. Hotel pickup is included. The optional boat ride brings you close to the falls' power.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Brazilian Iguazu Falls

• Walk Brazilian side trail
• Visit scenic viewpoints
• See Devil's Throat viewpoint
• Take glass elevator to deck

Day 2: Tour Argentinean Iguazu Falls

• Ride Ecological Jungle Train
• Walk to Devil's Throat balconies
• Hike Upper trail viewpoints
• Explore Lower Circuit walkways

The experience

How do you see Iguazu Falls without spending a week on the border? Book both sides in 2 days. The Brazilian park opens first, a half-day visit that gives you the widest views: a single marked trail moves through several scenic overlooks and ends at Devil's Throat, where a glass elevator lifts you to an upper deck for one last look at the cascades. That's morning done. The real depth comes on day two, when you cross into Argentina and spend 5 to 6 hours on three separate trails, each one showing you something different.

The Argentine side starts with the Ecological Jungle Train, a ride through the rainforest that deposits you at Devil's Throat Station, but from below this time, on a flat catwalk that puts you at the edge of the tallest, most powerful waterfalls. The Upper Circuit gives you panoramic views from above. The Lower Circuit winds through the jungle on elevated walkways, bringing you closer to the base of the falls. Your guide handles the border crossing with fast-track assistance, so you skip the lines. The vehicle is air-conditioned, the guide speaks your language (English, Spanish or Portuguese), and pickup from your hotel is included.

The optional boat ride, available on either day, gets you into the spray and the roar of the falls themselves, a different kind of close than any viewpoint offers. Whether you add it depends on how wet you want to get and how much time you have between the two parks.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport between the two parks.
• bilingual guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• fast-track border crossing assistance.
• entry to both the Brazilian and Argentine national parks.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• optional boat ride available at checkout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Youth (7 to 11 years) · Child (under 7)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SCA Falls Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both sides of Iguazu Falls without arranging the border crossing yourself or splitting the trip across separate days. The 2-day format fits the full experience into a single trip, and the private vehicle means your group travels together without waiting for other tourists.

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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 (7 to 11 years); Child (under 7).

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

The Brazilian side offers the widest panoramic views in a few hours, with a single trail leading to Devil's Throat and a glass elevator to an upper viewing deck. The Argentine side takes 5 to 6 hours and splits into three trails: the Ecological Jungle Train to Devil's Throat from below, the Upper Circuit for views from above, and the Lower Circuit, an immersive walk through the rainforest on elevated boardwalks closer to the base of the falls.

How does the border crossing work on this tour?

Your guide provides fast-track assistance through immigration on both days, so you avoid long queues at customs. The private vehicle takes you between the parks, and all transport is included in the price.

Can I add the boat ride, and when would I do it?

Yes, the boat ride is optional and available on either day. It brings you into the spray and close to the power of the falls themselves: a different perspective than the viewpoints and trails offer. You choose whether to add it at checkout.

How much walking is involved on each day?

Day one is a half-day visit with a single marked trail and scenic overlooks. The glass elevator reduces walking at the end. Day two involves more walking across three separate trails on the Argentine side, with elevated walkways and boardwalks. All surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned vehicle, bilingual guide, fast-track border assistance, and entry to both national parks are included. The optional boat ride and any meals are separate.