Iguaçu Falls Brazilian side: Helicopter, boat & Bird Park

Four ways to see the falls: from the ground, the air, the water and the jungle

A full-day tour of Iguaçu Falls on the Brazilian side combining four distinct perspectives: the Bird Park's Atlantic Forest aviaries, a helicopter flight over the falls, the main Brazilian Falls viewpoint with its 275 waterfalls and Devil's Throat, and a boat ride through the Iguaçu River rapids. Pickup is included; the guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian; the pace follows your walking speed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Iguassu Falls and Bird Park

• Visit Bird Park and see local birds
• Take helicopter flight over falls
• Walk Brazilian Falls trails and viewpoints
• Experience Macuco Safari boat ride

The experience

The day starts at the Bird Park, an Integrated Conservation Center for Atlantic Forest birds near Iguaçu National Park. You walk through native forest trails connecting aviaries and large cages housing 120 bird species, many endangered, plus spaces for reptiles and butterflies. The walk takes an average of 1–2 hours depending on your pace. After the park, you move to the helipad for a safety briefing and equipment check, then board the helicopter for a flight directly over the Brazilian National Park and the falls themselves: a completely different view of the waterfalls from above.

The main Brazilian Falls tour follows, where you see the full spectacle of 275 waterfalls set into subtropical forest. The biggest is Devil's Throat, a single drop of 90 meters whose water volume creates a visible mist from kilometers away. You walk a 1-kilometer course on foot with lookouts, lift bridges and souvenir shops. Wild animals like the Quati roam the park, and birds and butterflies move through the canopy. The tour ends with Macuco Safari, a boat ride on the Iguaçu River rapids that brings you close to the falls from the water. Before boarding, you ride in an open electric car through the park's fauna and flora, then hike 600 meters into the jungle to discover Macuco Falls before the boat ride itself.

A private car with mineral water is included for transport between stops. The guide stays with you throughout and adjusts the pace to your walking speed, so the experience is unhurried. Entrance fees to the national park are separate, as is lunch during the tours.

What’s included

• Private car with mineral water for transport between all stops.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• full assistance and unhurried visits adjusted to your walking pace.
• access to Bird Park, Brazilian Falls viewpoint, helicopter flight and Macuco Safari boat ride.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

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 accessibleStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Naipi Travel

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Foz do Iguaçu without a car, the included pickup means you don't need to arrange transport between the four separate sites: the tour moves you through each one in sequence. The five-hour span fits a single day without rushing, and the guide's pace follows your walking speed rather than a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The Bird Park walk averages 1–2 hours through native forest trails. The Brazilian Falls section includes a 1-kilometer course on foot with lookouts and bridges. Before the Macuco Safari boat ride, you hike 600 meters into the jungle. The guide adjusts the pace to your walking speed, so the total depends on how long you spend at each stop.

What is Devil's Throat and why is it the main attraction?

Devil's Throat is the largest single waterfall in the Iguaçu system, dropping 90 meters. The volume of water falling creates a cloud of mist visible from kilometers away, and it is the centerpiece of the Brazilian Falls viewpoint where you spend the most time during the tour.

Does the helicopter flight go over both sides of the falls?

The helicopter flight covers the Brazilian National Park and the Iguaçu Falls themselves. It provides an aerial perspective of the waterfalls from above, a view you cannot get from the ground or the boat.

What happens on the Macuco Safari boat ride?

Macuco Safari is a boat ride on the Iguaçu River rapids that takes you close to the falls from the water. Before boarding, you ride in an open electric car through the park and hike 600 meters into the jungle to reach Macuco Falls, then board the boat for the rapids ride itself.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included. A private car with mineral water picks you up and handles transport between all four stops throughout the day.