Iguazu Falls both sides in one day: Brazilian & Argentine trails

Two perspectives of the Falls in one morning and afternoon: the Brazilian panorama, then the Argentine trails up close

A one-day tour of Iguazu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, with private transport and a guide who customizes the route to your schedule. You'll walk the Brazilian trails for sweeping views, then cross into Argentina to hike the Upper, Lower, or Devil's Throat trails depending on your pace and interest. The guide adjusts which trails you cover to fit everything into a single day.

The experience

The tour starts with private transport to the Brazilian side, where you walk the trails and get the panoramic view of the Falls as you move closer. The Brazilian perspective shows the scale and power of the water from a distance, then pulls you in as the path descends. After you've covered the Brazilian trails, the guide drives you across the border to the Argentine side, where the trails take you much nearer to the Falls themselves: close enough to feel the spray and the force of the water. The Argentine side is where you experience the Falls' strength directly. The trails there run over the river and let you see the wildlife of the National Park Iguazu as well.

The Argentine side offers three main trail options: the Upper, Lower, and Devil's Throat. Which ones you walk depends on how much time you have left and how much walking you want to do. The guide organizes the day to fit as much as possible into eight hours, so the itinerary is not fixed. It's built around your energy and interests. If you want to add a boat ride or visit the bird park, those can be worked in as well, though they're separate bookings.

Private transport means you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with just your group, and the guide handles the route and the timing. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. All entry fees and taxes are separate from the tour price.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a guide who speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese and customizes the route to your schedule.
• walking trails on both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the Falls.

Options for this experience

2 options

Veiculo SUVUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 7 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:30Honda CR-V SUV vehicle, includes pickup

Iguassu's highlights in a single dayUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 7 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:30Pickup is included

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 day7 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:30

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

Operated by Iguassu by Francis Private tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you have one full day and want to see both the Brazilian and Argentine sides without returning on a separate day. Your guide picks which Argentine trails fit your pace and interests.

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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 Brazilian and Argentine sides of Iguazu Falls?

The Brazilian side gives you sweeping panoramic views as you walk the trails and get progressively closer to the Falls. The Argentine side puts you much nearer to the water (the trails run over the river itself), so you experience the Falls' power and spray directly. The Argentine trails also pass through the National Park where you can see the local wildlife.

Can I do both sides in one day, or do I have to choose?

Both sides fit into one day with this tour. The guide uses private transport to move between them and adjusts which trails you walk on the Argentine side based on your time and energy, so you see the best of both in eight hours.

What are the Upper, Lower, and Devil's Throat trails?

These are three separate walking trails on the Argentine side of the Falls. The guide chooses which ones you do depending on how much time remains in your day and how much walking you want to do. All three offer different angles on the Falls and the surrounding park.

Do I need a passport to cross from Brazil to Argentina?

You'll need a valid passport to cross the border. The guide will advise you about any visa requirements or entry fees for Argentina before the tour starts.

Can I add the boat ride or bird park to this tour?

Yes. The boat ride and bird park are separate bookings and separate costs, but the guide can work them into your day if you want to add them. Let the guide know your interests when you book, and they'll organize the timing to fit everything in.