Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side Private Tour: Saltos del Monday

Brazilian side viewpoints and a secret waterfall across the border

A private guide leads a six-hour tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu, with hotel pickup and drop-off. You move at your own pace through multiple viewpoints and an observation tower, then travel into Paraguay to see Saltos del Monday waterfall and walk through Parque das Aves, a bird sanctuary in the Atlantic Rainforest. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and tailors the route to your interests: photography, wildlife or adventure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Iguazu Falls and Bird Sanctuary

• Drive from hotel to Iguazu Falls
• Explore Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
• Visit multiple viewpoints and observation tower
• Tour Parque das Aves bird sanctuary
• Return to hotel

The experience

The guide picks you up from your hotel in Foz do Iguaçu and drives you to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls in Paraná state. You spend the morning and early afternoon moving through the park at your own pace, stopping at multiple viewpoints along the main trail and taking the elevator up to a higher observation tower for panoramic views across the falls. Because you're traveling with a private guide instead of a group, you can linger at whichever viewpoints matter most to you, whether that's for photography, wildlife spotting or simply standing still.

In the afternoon, the guide takes you across the border into Paraguay to visit Saltos del Monday, a smaller waterfall set back from the main tourist routes. The guide also handles your photographs throughout the day, so you're in the frame instead of always behind the camera. On the way back to Foz do Iguaçu, you stop at Parque das Aves, a bird sanctuary where you walk through aviaries filled with exotic and native species from the Atlantic Rainforest. Entry to the bird park is included, as is entry to the Brazilian side of the falls.

The tour runs during off-peak hours, which means fewer crowds at the viewpoints. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and shapes the day around what interests you most. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the guide at the park entrance.

What’s included

• English, Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide.
• entrance to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls.
• visit to Parque das Aves bird sanctuary.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Foz do Iguaçu.
• guide photography services throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 41 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by WANDERFUL HOLIDAYS

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private guide who crosses into Paraguay to show you Saltos del Monday waterfall, and you prefer setting your own pace at viewpoints instead of moving with a group.

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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 (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the Brazilian side and the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls?

The Brazilian side offers panoramic views across the entire horseshoe of falls from a distance, with multiple viewpoints along a main trail and an observation tower for height. The Argentine side puts you closer to individual falls and allows you to walk on boardwalks that get you nearer to the water and mist.

What is Saltos del Monday and why does the guide take you there?

Saltos del Monday is a smaller waterfall located across the border in Paraguay, away from the main Iguazu circuit. The guide includes it as a hidden gem for photography and a chance to see a different landscape without the crowds at the main falls.

How does a private guide change what you see compared to a group tour?

With a private guide, you set the pace and choose how long to spend at each viewpoint instead of following a fixed group schedule. The guide can also tailor the route to your interests (more time for photography, wildlife watching, or adventure activities), and you avoid waiting for other travelers.

Is Parque das Aves worth the time, or is it just added on?

Parque das Aves is a walk-through bird sanctuary with aviaries of exotic and native species from the Atlantic Rainforest. It's included in the tour and offers a different experience from the falls themselves. Whether it's worth your time depends on your interest in birds and rainforest wildlife.