Discover both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of Iguaçu Falls over two days, each offering a different perspective on this remarkable natural wonder.
This extension offers a chance to thoroughly explore the famous Iguaçu Falls. Through guided tours, you can enjoy the many trails and viewpoints that overlook sweeping panoramas, while walkways bring you close enough to feel the spray of the falls.
Between excursions, there's time to relax or continue exploring at your own pace and, with a choice of carefully selected hotels on the Brazilian side of the falls, you can tailor your stay to suit your preferred level of comfort while making the most of your time at this iconic destination.
Typical Extension Itinerary
Day1: Arrive
Today, you arrive at the Brazilian side of Iguaçu Falls and transfer to your chosen hotel. The rest of the day's free to rest after your journey, or to start exploring the surrounding area.
On your first morning, you enjoy a guided tour of the Brazilian side of Iguaçu Falls. This should be an excellent chance to explore the immense cascades and surrounding landscape on foot, as your guide takes you to several scenic viewpoints. There's also a location where you can walk out to a point almost underneath the falls, which is an unforgettable, but potentially wet, experience!
The afternoon's free to spend at leisure, enjoying your hotel or exploring the trails some more.
Day3: Explore the Argentine Side of Iguaçu Falls
Your second day follows a similar structure, but this time you can enjoy a chance to explore the Argentine side of Iguaçu Falls. Here, several more trails offer equally spectacular views of the falls, including the famous Devil’s Throat viewpoint, and there's even a chance to find some colourful rainforest wildlife as you go.
Again, the afternoon's free to enjoy at your own pace.
Day4: Depart
After some free time in the morning for some final exploration or relaxation, you transfer to the airport before continuing with your onward travel arrangements.
Key info
Duration and price excluding international flights: 4 daysfrom £780 pp
Single supplement:
On request – please contact us.
Trip type:
Tailor-made Extension Idea
Holiday Extension
This extension can be added to any of our suggested holidays or alternatively booked as an independent trip.
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