Iguazu Falls Argentina: Private Tour with Local Guide & Pickup

Summary

Private Iguazu Falls tour in Argentina with local guide pickup

You’ll feel the thunder of Iguazu Falls before you even see them on this private day trip from Puerto Iguazú. Walk jungle trails with a local guide, get soaked by Devil’s Throat spray, pause at quieter waterfalls, and enjoy easy hotel pickup — all without rushing or crowds.

What’s the experience like?

"If you listen, you can hear the falls before you see them," our guide Martín said, grinning as we bumped along in the open train through the park. He was right — there was this low, endless roar that got louder as we moved deeper into the green. I kept catching flashes of butterflies (yellow ones mostly) and the air felt thick, almost sweet, like wet leaves after rain. It’s funny how quickly city noise fades when you’re surrounded by this much water and wild.

We started at Devil’s Throat — Garganta del Diablo — which Martín pronounced with a kind of reverence. The walkway shook a little under our feet from all that power. I leaned over the railing and got mist on my glasses (and hair, and shirt). Didn’t care. There’s something about standing that close to 82 meters of falling water that makes your heart pound for no reason at all. I tried to say “imponente” like Martín did but probably butchered it; he just laughed and pointed out a rainbow arching right through the spray.

The upper circuit gave us these wide-open views where you could see the whole sweep of Iguazu Falls stretching across Argentina. On the lower trail, it was quieter except for birds darting between branches and that constant background thunder. We stopped by Two Sisters falls — not as famous but honestly my favorite part because nobody rushed us there. I remember touching the railings, still cool from last night’s rain, and thinking how small I felt in the best way.

By late afternoon we were back in Martín’s van, shoes muddy but spirits weirdly light. He played some old rock music on the drive back to our hotel in Puerto Iguazú — not sure if it was for us or just his habit. Either way, it fit. I still think about that first moment hearing the falls before seeing them; it sticks with you more than any photo ever could.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Argentine Falls and surrounding trails

• Pick up at hotel by guide
• Ride open-car train to falls
• Visit Devil's Throat waterfall
• Walk lower circuit trail
• Walk upper circuit trail
• Admire Two Sisters waterfalls
• Return to hotel

Top questions

How long does the private Iguazu Falls tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 6 hours including transportation.

Is hotel pickup included for this day trip?

Yes, hotel pickup is included in Puerto Iguazú.

Are guides bilingual on this tour?

Yes, your guide speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

Is transportation wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

What main sights are visited during the tour?

You’ll visit Devil’s Throat plus upper and lower circuits including Two Sisters waterfalls.

Can infants join this private Iguazu Falls tour?

Yes, infants can join; they must sit on an adult's lap or use a stroller/pram.

Does this tour include lunch or meals?

No meals are included; only transportation and guiding services are provided.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Puerto Iguazú and ends with drop-off at your hotel.

What’s included

Your day includes private round-trip transportation from your hotel in Puerto Iguazú, a bilingual local guide who stays with you throughout the experience, and an air-conditioned vehicle for comfort between stops inside Iguazu National Park.