Iguazu Falls Argentina Side Tour - Puerto Iguazú

▶Iguazu Falls Argentina Side ◀

Pick up in Puerto Iguazu

The tour begins with pickup from your accommodation. Depending on your location, shared transportation will collect you starting at 7:20 a.m. Once the group is assembled, you will head to Iguazú National Park. During the bus ride, your guide will explain the itinerary, meeting points, and scheduled departure times.

Arrival at Iguazú National Park – Visitor Center

Your first stop will be the Iguazú National Park Visitor Center, where you will need to present your pre-purchased entrance ticket (QR code or printed version) to gain access.

💡 HOWLANDERS TIP: If you haven’t been able to purchase or print your tickets in advance, your guide may assist you upon arrival at the park. However, we strongly recommend avoiding this option, as it can involve delays and long queues.

Central Station – Ecological Train

The adventure begins! Once inside the park, you will board the Ecological Train, a quiet, eco-friendly service powered by liquefied gas and designed to operate at low speed (under 20 km/h) to protect the local wildlife.

Enjoy a scenic 30-minute ride through the rainforest as you travel deeper into the park. This train is the only way to reach the Devil’s Throat walkway—and that’s exactly where you’re headed!

Devil's Throat

Duration: 1h 30min | Difficulty: Easy (no stairs)

After getting off the train, you will enjoy a relaxed walk along the footbridge leading to the Devil’s Throat viewpoint, the most iconic of all the Iguazú Falls.

“Iguazú” comes from the Guaraní language and means “big water.” Once you reach the Devil’s Throat, you will quickly understand why it was given this name.

An immense volume of water thunders down every second, creating a powerful roar as it plunges nearly 262 feet (80 meters) into the river below.

Upper Circuit

Duration: approx 1:30 h. Low difficulty: no stairs.

It’s time to board the train again, this time heading to Cataratas Station. From there, you will begin the Upper Circuit walk, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Iguazú Falls from above.

Along the way, you will see several Argentine waterfalls, including Dos Hermanas, Ramírez, Bosetti, Adán y Eva, Bernabé Méndez, and San Martín, among many others.

In this section, the walkways run directly above the river, giving you the feeling of walking over the water itself.

Lower Circuit

Duration: approx. 2 hours | Difficulty: High (with stairs)

This trail offers a closer and more immersive view of the waterfalls. With a total length of around 4,593 feet (1,400 meters), it includes shaded paths and stair sections, requiring a bit more physical effort.

It is ideal for those looking for a more active experience surrounded by nature.

If the upper views impressed you, the lower circuit will take it to another level. From below, you’ll witness the full power of the falls, with drops reaching up to 640 feet (195 meters) —almost twice the height of the Statue of Liberty.

Lunch

After such an intense morning, it’s time to take a break, enjoy lunch, and recharge your energy. Your guide will accompany the group to the restaurant area located inside the park, where you will find several dining options. You will have free time to eat and relax before continuing or heading back to your accommodation.

Please note that lunch is not included in the tour price.

If you have selected Option 1 (Iguazu Falls Argentina Side only), the experience will end here with your return transfer to your accommodation.

▶Iguazu Falls Argentina Side + 4x4 jungle tour + speedboat ride ◀

Meeting at the meeting point

After exploring the park’s different circuits and admiring the falls from multiple perspectives, your day can continue with an exciting adrenaline experience: the Great Adventure.

Vehicle tour on the Yacaratiá Trail

You will begin this section by boarding an open 4x4 vehicle along the Yacaratiá Trail, one of the most iconic routes within the park. This approximately 5-miles (8 km) journey will take you to Puerto Macuco.

During the ride, a bilingual guide will share insights about the flora and fauna of this unique subtropical rainforest ecosystem, revealing the secrets of this rich natural environment.

Great Adventure Navigation

Upon arrival at Puerto Macuco, you will descend around 328 feet (100 meters) to the dock, where you will board a fully equipped boat to begin your navigation through approximately 6 km of the Lower Iguazú River canyon.

Before boarding, the guides will provide waterproof bags so you can safely store your belongings and protect them from getting wet during the ride.

After this Iguazu Falls boat tour​ experience, you will disembark and climb approximately 492 feet (150 meters) via steep stairs back to the upper level, where you will rejoin the vehicle. From there, you will return along the Yacaratiá Trail to the Visitor Center.

Return to Puerto Iguazú

The group will meet at the designated meeting point indicated by your guide around 5:30 p.m. From there, you will return to your accommodation in Puerto Iguazú, ready to relax and unwind after an unforgettable day.