Iguacu Falls – One of Nature’s 7 New Wonders

Day 1: Arrival at Iguaçú!

Welcome to Iguaçú!

The Iguaçu National Park is the largest subtropical rainforest reserve in the world and one of New7Wonders of Nature! Iguaçu Falls are a group of immense waterfalls that are formed by the narrowing of the Iguaçu River, on the border of Brazil and Argentina. The name “Iguaçu” derives from the Guarani language and means “good, wonderful water”. There are 275 waterfalls, with heights that vary between 60 meters and 82 meters, in a set that has the shape of an immense horseshoe.

Arrival at the international airport of Iguaçú and meeting with the driver for the transfer to the hotel.

Arrival at the accommodation, check-in and rest of the day free.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Viale Cataratas Hotel (4-Star) or similar accommodation.

Day 2: Brazilian side of the Falls, Parque das Aves and helicopter flight

Breakfast at the accommodation and meeting with the guide to start the visit of the Brazilian side of the Falls.

The park’s path has an extension of 1,200 meters and offers a panoramic view of the waterfalls that form the Iguazú Falls. During the moderate walk, you will be able to contemplate the magnificence of the vantage points that allow a closer view. During the tour, the guide will introduce some species of the park’s fauna and flora.

At the end of the trail, you will reach the Devil’s Throat, the most dazzling of the falls, approximately 90 meters high.

After the visit, lunch (included) at Porto Canoas restaurant with Brazilian cuisine with Mediterranean and Brazilian buffet options with pasta and grilled islands.

After lunch, departure for the 10-minute helicopter flight over the Iguazu Falls, a unique experience where you can admire panoramic views of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. During the entire flight, you will be able to appreciate the 250 thousand hectares of forest in the Iguaçu National Park. At the end of the tour, transfer to the Hotel.

After lunch, visit of the Parque das Aves (birds park), an internationally recognized center for the preservation of various species of birds (parrots, toucans, etc.), located between the rich and exuberant Atlantic Forest. With four immersion ponds, you will be able to meet birds of the Atlantic Forest up close. You will meet the jacutinga and the curago-de-alagoas, observe the incredible toucan and its huge beak, and experience a flock of almost 100 macaws flying over your head.

After the visit, transfer to the hotel and free night.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Viale Cataratas Hotel (4-Star) or similar accommodation.

Day 3: Argentinian side of the Falls and boat tour

After breakfast, meeting with the guide and departure to discover the Argentine side of the Park.

The access to the trails is done through the famous El tren de la Selva , at the entrance of the Park, which gives access to all trails.

You will walk along a series of walkways overlooking the falls from above, the longest leading to a spectacular viewpoint from the top of the falls and the Devil’s Throat, the largest of the waterfalls with 150 meters in length.

During the excursion there will be an exciting Gran Aventura boat tour through the Iguaçu River canyon to the falls, with lots of adrenaline and … water!

After the visit, transfer to the hotel.

At night, meeting with the driver at the Hotel and transfer to the Churrascaria Rafain that brings a true mosaic of flavors and a lot of Brazilian culture. In its Buffet there are the most varied food: exotic Arab food and soft Japanese cuisine, in addition to the traditional Brazilian combinations, the delicious black beans also share space with Italian food and churrasco with more than 15 types of meats.

During dinner there will also be an artistic music and dance show called “El Show Latino Americano”.

At the end of the show, return to the accommodation and overnight.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Viale Cataratas Hotel (4-Star) or similar accommodation.

Day 4: Departure day

Breakfast at the hotel and, depending on the flight schedule, transfer to the airport for the return flight.