Iguassu Falls Brazilian Side: Helicopter, Boat & Bird Park

Trails, a helicopter flight, a boat ride to the falls, and hundreds of birds in one day

A full-day tour of Iguassu Falls on the Brazilian side, combining jungle trails with a 10-minute helicopter flight, a boat ride through the canyon to Devil's Throat, and entry to the Bird Park. The tour includes round-trip transfer from your hotel, a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the Macuco Safari experience. National park entrance fee is purchased separately at the Visitor Center or online.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Iguassu Falls and Surroundings

• Hotel pickup in Foz do Iguacu
• Van or bus ride to Iguassu National Park
• Walk 40-60 minutes on falls trails
• 10-minute panoramic helicopter flight
• Jeep ride through Macuco Safari jungle trail
• Hike 600 meters to Macuco Falls (optional swim)
• Boat ride near Devils Throat waterfall
• Visit Bird Park at park entrance

The experience

After pickup at your hotel, you'll drive into Iguassu National Park and walk the trails and boardwalks facing the falls for 40 minutes to an hour, with panoramic views of both the Brazilian and Argentine sides. The 275 waterfalls that make up Iguassu produce an average flow of 1.8 million cubic meters per second: enough to create a mist cloud visible from kilometers away. Devil's Throat, the largest single waterfall at 90 meters high, anchors the Brazilian viewpoint.

Next comes the Macuco Safari: a three-kilometer journey through the jungle in open jeep-towed wagons, where your guide points out orchids, centenarian trees, and wildlife. You'll hike an optional 600-meter trail to Macuco Falls (about 20 meters high), then board an inflatable bi-motor boat at the river docks. The boat travels upriver to the base of Devil's Throat, where the captain maneuvers close enough for a refreshing waterfall shower. Bring a towel and dry clothes, as everyone ends up wet. The boat ride lasts roughly an hour and twenty minutes total for the Macuco portion.

After the Macuco Safari, you're free to explore the park on your own before returning to your hotel. The Bird Park sits at the park entrance and features hundreds of native and exotic birds, reptiles, caimans, marmosets and butterflies in walk-through aviaries and jungle trails. The helicopter flight, approximately 10 minutes, gives a completely different perspective of the waterfalls from above and is included in the tour.

What’s included

• Round-trip transfer from your hotel in Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazu.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• the Macuco Safari with open-wagon jungle ride and inflatable boat to Devil's Throat.
• a 10-minute helicopter flight over the falls.
• entry to the Bird Park.
• life vests and waterproof containers for the boat ride.

Options for this experience

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Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese08:30

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:40 and 08:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

Is this one for you?Book from Puerto Iguazu if you need the eco-touristic tax included in your planning, or from Downtown Foz do Iguaçu for a shorter transfer. The full 10-hour day suits travelers who want the complete Iguassu experience (trails, air and water views, and wildlife) in one outing. The minimum age is 13, and the tour is not recommended for those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

You'll walk 40 minutes to an hour on the trails and boardwalks facing the falls on the Brazilian side, plus an optional 600-meter hike to Macuco Falls with stairs carved into ancient rock. The rest of the day involves vehicle and boat travel, with time to explore the Bird Park at your own pace.

What happens during the boat ride near Devil's Throat?

The inflatable bi-motor boat travels upriver through the canyon, passing rocks and greenery until it reaches the base of Devil's Throat. The captain maneuvers the boat close to the falls to give passengers a quick, refreshing waterfall shower. That's why you'll get wet and should bring extra clothes.

Do I need a passport to take this tour?

Yes. You must bring a valid passport on the day of travel and check visa requirements for Brazil in advance, as you are responsible for obtaining any necessary documents. If you're picked up in Puerto Iguazu to cross into Brazil, you'll also pay an eco-touristic tax at pickup.

What's included and what do I pay separately?

The tour includes round-trip hotel transfer, the guide, the helicopter flight, the Macuco Safari boat ride, and Bird Park entry. You buy the Iguassu National Park entrance fee separately at the Visitor Center box office or online before entering the park.

Can I choose when to take the helicopter flight?

The helicopter flight is part of the tour itinerary and lasts approximately 10 minutes. It may be rescheduled or canceled due to adverse weather. If that happens, you'll receive a full refund.