Iguassu Falls Brazilian Side Tour: Jungle Drive & Boat Ride

Walk the trails facing the falls, then ride an open jeep through jungle to a 20-meter waterfall and boat into the canyon.

A four-hour tour of Iguassu National Park's Brazilian side combines hiking on trails with panoramic views, a three-kilometer open-jeep safari through jungle where guides point out orchids and wildlife, a 600-meter hike down carved rock steps to Macuco Falls, and a motorboat ride up the river toward the canyon. Hotel pickup is included from downtown Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazu.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Iguazu Falls Brazilian side

• Drive to Iguazu National Park trails
• Walk trails with panoramic waterfall views
• Board open jeep wagons for jungle safari
• Observe flora and fauna with guide
• Hike trail to Macuco Falls waterfall
• Take open-top jeep to boat docks
• Receive life-vests and protective containers
• Enjoy boat ride near waterfalls
• Experience boat maneuver at The Three Musketeers

The experience

The tour starts with a drive to the park's trails and walkways, where you walk 40 minutes to an hour facing the falls with views across to the Argentine side. From there, a van takes you 25 kilometers down Cataratas Highway to the Macuco Safari entrance, where you board open jeep-towed wagons for a three-kilometer stretch through the jungle. Multi-lingual guides point out orchids, palm trees, bromeliads, centenarian trees, and wild animals that cross the trail.

A 600-meter hiking trail leads down carved rock steps to Macuco Falls, which drops 20 meters from a natural pool. At the base, you board inflatable bi-motor boats equipped with life vests and waterproof containers for cameras. The boat travels upriver at a pace that lets you see the canyon and rapids. The high point is a section called "The Three Musketeers," where the captain maneuvers close enough to give passengers a quick, refreshing shower from the spray.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most downtown hotels in Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazu. The Macuco portion lasts roughly two hours. With transfers, the full tour runs about four hours. Note that national park entrance fees are not included and must be purchased at the Visitor Center or online. If you're picked up in Puerto Iguazu to cross into Brazil, you'll pay an eco-tourism tax locally. Keep your receipt to avoid being charged twice.

What’s included

• Off-road jungle drive in open jeep-towed wagons.
• local guide speaking English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• hiking tour on park trails and the carved-rock descent to Macuco Falls.
• motorboat ride up the river.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazu.

Options for this experience

2 options

Downtown Foz do IguacuGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 08:00Pickup is included from hotels in downtown Foz do Iguacu, Brazil

Puerto IguazuGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 08:00Pickup is included from hotels in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupUp to 30 · max 9 per booking

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 effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

Is this one for you?Book from Foz do Iguaçu if you're staying on the Brazilian side. Book from Puerto Iguazu if you're based in Argentina and want to cross into Brazil for the day. Either way, hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport to the park entrance yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What do you actually do on the boat ride at Iguassu Falls?

The inflatable motorboat travels upriver from the base of Macuco Falls, passing the canyon and rapids at a viewing pace. The captain steers toward a section called "The Three Musketeers" close enough that passengers get sprayed by water from the falls.

How much walking is involved in this Iguassu tour?

You walk 40 minutes to an hour on the trails facing the falls on the Brazilian side, then hike 600 meters down carved rock steps to reach Macuco Falls at the river level. The jungle jeep drive covers three kilometers but you ride, not walk.

What wildlife and plants might you see on the Macuco Safari drive?

The multi-lingual guides point out orchids, palm trees, bromeliads, and centenarian trees along the three-kilometer jungle stretch. Wild animals occasionally cross the trail and are identified by the guides when they appear.

Do I need to bring my own life vest or waterproof bag for the boat?

Life vests and plastic containers to protect cameras and filming equipment are provided before you board the inflatable boats.

Is the national park entrance fee included in the tour price?

No, the entrance fee for Iguassu National Park is not included. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Center box office or online before the tour begins.