Iguaçu Falls tour: Both sides in one day

Train through Argentina's falls, drive the Brazilian panorama

A full-day tour of Iguaçu Falls visiting both the Argentine and Brazilian sides in one trip, with a live guide, private transfer and park entry. You'll ride a train to viewpoints on the Argentine side, then drive and walk 12 kilometers on the Brazilian side to reach Garganta do Diabo, the largest waterfall view. The Atlantic Forest surrounds both parks, and you may spot coatis, monkeys, toucans and birds of prey along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit waterfalls in Brazil and Argentina

• Train ride to trail start in Argentina
• Explore multiple viewpoints of falls
• Visit park food court and facilities
• Drive 12 km to trail start in Brazil
• Walk panoramic trail with viewpoints
• See Garganta do Diabo viewpoint

The experience

The tour starts on the Argentine side, where a train carries you to the trailheads and multiple viewpoints of the falls. Your guide leads the walk, explaining the history and geography of the place as you move between overlooks. The Argentine park has visitor infrastructure and a food court if you want to eat during the day. From there, the tour crosses to Brazil.

On the Brazilian side, you begin at a modern visitor center, then drive 12 kilometers by car to the start of the trail. The view here is panoramic (wider and more sweeping than the Argentine vantage points), and the walk passes several incredible overlooks before ending at Garganta do Diabo, the single largest waterfall view in the park. The Atlantic Forest canopy surrounds both sides of the tour, and wildlife sightings are common: coatis, monkeys, toucans, agoutis, deer, and raptors like owls and hawks move through the trees and across the rocks.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and travels with you by private transfer throughout the day. Parking fees are covered. The full tour runs eight hours, which leaves room for a meal break or time in either park's facilities, though the entrance fees for each country's side are separate and not included in the booking.

What’s included

• Tour guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• private transfer between both parks.
• parking fees.
• train ride on the Argentine side.
• access to trails and viewpoints on both sides.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 07:30

Book up to8h before

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

Operated by Up Iguassu

Is this one for you?Eight hours is enough to see both sides and eat during the day, but not enough to linger at either park or add other activities to your itinerary. Choose this tour if you want to experience Iguaçu Falls from both countries without splitting the visit across two separate days.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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

The Argentine side offers close-up views from multiple train-accessible viewpoints along the trails, while the Brazilian side provides a panoramic perspective from a higher vantage point. The Brazilian side culminates at Garganta do Diabo, the largest single waterfall view. Both parks sit within the Atlantic Forest, and wildlife appears on both sides of the tour.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The Argentine side includes a train ride to reduce walking distance, then trails between viewpoints. The Brazilian side involves a 12-kilometer drive followed by a walk along the trail to Garganta do Diabo. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Will I see animals during the tour?

Wildlife sightings are common in the Atlantic Forest surrounding both parks. Coatis, monkeys, toucans, agoutis, deer, and birds of prey such as owls and hawks move through the canopy and across the rocks, though sightings are not guaranteed on any single departure.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes your guide, private transfer between both sides, and parking fees. Entrance fees for the Argentine falls (about $60) and Brazilian falls (about $25) are separate, as is the Argentine tourism rate (about $2) and any gratuities you choose to give.