Iguazu Falls tour: Argentine & Brazilian parks in one day

Walk both sides of the falls and time it to catch the first light on Devil's Throat

A private tour of Iguazu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu that covers both the Argentine and Brazilian parks in one day, with hotel or airport pickup and a guide fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and German. The guide routes you opposite to the large tour groups, timing the Argentine side to catch sunrise at Devil's Throat and spacing the walks to avoid crowds on the walkways. Park entry tickets are separate.

The experience

The day starts with pickup at 7 am, then a drive to Iguazu National Park to catch the first jungle train at 8:30, which takes you straight to Devil's Throat. You'll walk 2.2 km on flat ground to see the falls in early light with far fewer tourists than the standard tour groups encounter. From there, the same train carries you to the upper circuit (another 1.9 km of walking across the top of the cataract) before you board the vehicle again and head to the Brazilian side.

The Brazilian portion is a 1.4 km walk where you face the full sweep of over 275 individual falls at once. The guide's strategy of routing opposite to the large agencies means you move through the parks when the main crowds are elsewhere, which changes how the walkways feel and how long you can linger at each vantage. An air-conditioned vehicle handles all transport between the Argentine and Brazilian sides, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian and German depending on your group.

The full day runs about eight hours of actual walking and travel combined. Wheelchair users can access all areas and surfaces. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle. You'll need at least a moderate level of fitness for the walking distances, but the terrain is flat and there's no scrambling or water entry involved.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or airport pickup and return transport.
• specialized guide in English, Spanish, Italian and German (check availability for Italian and German).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

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 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 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Guia Marcelinho

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both Argentina and Brazil sides in one day with smaller crowds on the walkways: the early 7 am start and eight-hour pace lets you see the full scope while your guide navigates the reverse route away from tour groups.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

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 do I get from the Argentine side to the Brazilian side during the tour?

After the upper circuit walk on the Argentine side, you board the vehicle and drive to the Brazilian park. The guide handles the crossing and the logistics of moving between the two countries.

What time do we actually see the falls at Devil's Throat?

The jungle train departs at 8:30 am, so you reach Devil's Throat in early morning when the first sunlight hits the water. This timing is the reason the guide books the earliest train slot.

Will I be walking with large tour groups the whole time?

No. The guide deliberately routes the tour opposite to how the big traditional excursions move through the parks, so you encounter far fewer tourists on the walkways and can appreciate the falls without the crowds.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay separately?

The tour includes the guide, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel or airport pickup, and return transport. You pay separately for the Argentine park ticket and the Brazilian park ticket at the gates.

Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes. All areas and surfaces in both parks are wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle.