Iguazu Falls Full Day Tour of Brazil and Argentina from Foz do Iguacu
Overview
This full-day Iguazu Falls tour shows you both faces of the falls: the wide panorama from the Brazilian side and the close, walk-through views from the Argentinian side. You are picked up at your accommodation in Foz do Iguacu, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and get step-by-step help to buy your park tickets online. You can choose a single long day or a two-day version with a half-day at each side.
Highlights
- See Iguazu Falls from both the Brazilian and the Argentinian sides
- Panoramic viewpoints in Brazil and close-up walkways in Argentina
- Guide in English, Portuguese and Spanish
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Foz do Iguacu
- Step-by-step help to buy your park tickets online
- Choose a full day or a two-day version with two half-day visits
Full Description
The Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
The Brazilian side gives the widest view of the falls. A walkway follows the canyon rim, and from its viewpoints you see the full curtain of water spreading across the cliffs, with the Devil's Throat in the distance. A lift and a platform close to the water at the end give you a sense of the power of the falls, and you will feel the spray.
The Brazilian visit is usually shorter, about two to three hours, and is best done first. Many visitors ask whether the Brazilian side is worth it if they go to Argentina: yes, because you see how the falls fit together as a whole. Bring a light rain jacket, as the spray can soak you.
The Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls
The Argentinian side lets you walk among the falls. Elevated paths and trails take you over and beside the cascades, and you can choose between the Upper Circuit, from above the falls, and the Lower Circuit, in the forest at the base. The park also has an open-air train and a walkway to the edge of the largest fall.
Plan for four to five hours in Argentina, and start with the Devil's Throat while the crowds are low if it is open. Watch for coatis, toucans and butterflies in the forest. Wear shoes with good grip and bring water. Some walkways can close temporarily for high water or weather.
Devil's Throat
The Devil's Throat, or Garganta del Diablo, is the biggest single fall of the system, a U-shaped gorge where the river drops with great noise and a cloud of mist. On the Argentinian side, a train and long walkway take you to the very edge, and on the Brazilian side a viewing platform shows it from the side.
Seeing it from both countries is the main reason to take this two-side tour. The height of the falls reaches up to about eighty metres and the whole system stretches for nearly three kilometres. If the Argentinian walkway is closed by high water, your guide explains the alternatives on the day.
Border crossing, tickets and options
The two sides are in different countries, so you cross the international border by road between Foz do Iguacu and Puerto Iguazu. Carry your passport and check whether you need a visa for Argentina; delays at customs can happen and are outside our control.
Park tickets and the Argentina tourism tax, paid in cash, are not included, and your guide helps you buy the tickets online step by step. The full-day option covers both sides in about ten hours, and the two-day option splits them into two half-day visits, which is more relaxed. Pickup is at 07:00 and the exact time is confirmed after booking.
Itinerary
- Pickup in Foz do IguacuPickup at your accommodation, with the time confirmed after booking.
- Brazilian sideWalk the canyon-edge trail and the viewpoints for the panorama of the falls.
- Border crossingCross the international border with your passport.
- Argentinian sideExplore the Upper and Lower Circuits and, if open, the Devil's Throat walkway.
- Return to Foz do IguacuCross the border back and drop-off at your accommodation.
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Foz do Iguacu
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide in English, Portuguese and Spanish
- Step-by-step help to buy your park tickets online
- Support from the team during the day
- Bottled water on board
Not included
- Entry tickets to the Brazilian and Argentinian national parks
- Argentina tourism tax (paid in cash)
- Meals and beverages
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Travellers without a passport or the visa needed for Argentina
- People who cannot walk for long distances on paths and steps
- Anyone who wants an easy, short visit to one side only
Meeting point
Pickup is at your accommodation in Foz do Iguacu. The pickup time is confirmed after booking; the usual start is early in the morning.
Important information
- Carry your passport and check your visa needs for Argentina.
- Park entry tickets and the Argentina tourism tax (paid in cash) are not included; your guide helps you buy the tickets online.
- Wear comfortable shoes with good grip, a hat, sunscreen and a light rain jacket.
- Bring a small waterproof bag or cover for your phone and camera.
- Some walkways, including the Devil's Throat, can close temporarily because of high water or weather.
- Meals, drinks and tips are not included; bring cash for the Argentine side.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Iguazu Falls tour of Brazil and Argentina cost?
The price depends on the option you choose: full day or two days. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, adult and child. Park tickets are separate.
Are the park tickets included?
No. The entry tickets to the Brazilian and Argentinian national parks are not included, and neither is the Argentina tourism tax. Your guide gives step-by-step help to buy the tickets online.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, in both options: pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Foz do Iguacu.
How long is the tour?
The full-day option is about ten hours. The two-day option is two half-day visits, one at each side.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, for children who can walk on trails for several hours. Child prices are shown in the booking panel.
What is the difference between the options?
The route is the same. The full-day option visits both sides in a single long day; the two-day option splits them into two half-day visits.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You cross the border between Brazil and Argentina, so carry your passport and check the visa rules for your nationality.
Which side is better, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil has the better panorama and Argentina lets you get closer. This tour covers both.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes if there is space. The booking panel shows available dates, and booking the day before is safest.
