Iguazu Falls Tour, a vacation extension to one of Argentina's most spectacular sights
Iguazu Falls are a must-see attraction for anyone travelling to Argentina
Duration: 3 days
2+ travelers: $790 per person
The Iguazú National Park is located in the Northern tip of the Argentine Province of Misiones, across the border from Brazil. It extends over 220,000 acres and protects one of the natural areas of greatest biological diversity in the country: the Paranaense subtropical rainforest, a continuation of the Southern Brazilian Jungle. It has more than 2100 known plant species, among which abound pindo palms, gigantic trees, arborescent ferns, orchids and large epiphytes such as the huge bromeliads knows as Caraguata (Aechmea caniculata), and tall canes (50 feet high). The entire falls complex is made up of 275 waterfalls over a two mile stretch on the Iguazu river.
Iguazu Falls Vacation Extension Itinerary
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Day 1 BUENOS AIRES - IGUAZU
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Upon arrival in Puerto Iguazú you will meet your guide and driver at the airport for the 12 km drive to the Sheraton International Iguazú Hotel. The Sheraton is located within the Iguazú National Park and rooms overlooking the magnificent complex of falls are available. After checking in at your hotel and dropping off your luggage you will head out on your first adventure in the national park. Iguazu Falls are not just one cascade but a series of many beautiful cataracts stretching for several miles along the river. These trails provide access to the forest and the falls, a wonderful place to view tropical birds, flowers and butterflies. Today, your guide will lead you through the lower trail of the falls complex, which is a 1650 meter loop with eight viewing platforms. The platforms sit near the river allowing you to appreciate the size of the falls and experience the rushing water crashing into the river. At the end of the trail there is a small pier where you board a zodiac to get even closer to the falls and onto Isla San Martin, which is perched perfectly between the San Martin and Escondido falls. You can explore this small island and take the short, but steep, trail to an upper view point. You will return to the pier and walk back up to the hotel in time for dinner and a relaxing evening. (B)
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Day 2 IGUAZU
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After a hearty breakfast you will head back out to the trails for a full day exploring the upper trails. The primary path is fairly short, 650 meters, but the view from each of the six platforms found along the trail offer stunning panoramic views of the entire falls complex. You will then board the “Tren Ecologico de la Selva”, which is a small, custom built tram that connects three main areas of the national park. You board the train at the Cataratas Station, which is located at the trailhead to the upper path, and take it out to the Devil’s Throat Station. The fifteen minute train ride takes you to a wonderful walking path along the Iguazu River which ends in a massive view point overlooking the greatest of the falls, Devil’s Throat. Half of the river flowing through the entire Iguazu complex falls down the U-shaped Devil’s Throat chasm creating the largest waterfall at 270 ft tall and 492 ft wide! (B)
OPTIONAL: Iguazu Falls Brazil $100 per Person - Iguazu straddles the border between Brazil and Argentina and you can take an optional tour to the Brazilian side of the falls. The Brazilian side offers a direct view of the entire falls complex that simply cannot be seen from the Argentinean side. The Brazilian national park also has an extensive network of bridges and platforms going over the river and right up to the falls, an exhilarating and wet experience. Entering Brazil requires a Visa, so please inquire about the Visa process before confirming this option.
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Day 3 IGUAZU - BUENOS AIRES
Enjoy a final breakfast at the Sheraton before driving to the airport. (B)
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Key: (B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner
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NOTES:
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Brazilian National Park is closed on Monday mornings.
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- US , CANADIAN, AUSTRALIAN and NEW ZEALAND VISITORS need Visa to enter Brasil. It can be obtained at the border provided it is not a Weekend and the Consulate is opened. We highly recommend that you have your visa before you arrive to travel in the area.
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
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Included in tour cost
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Accommodations with breakfast and taxes included throughout the itinerary
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Transfers and tours
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Entrance fees to parks and reserves
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Assistance of bilingual guides
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Excluded in tour cost
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Airline tickets (Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu / Buenos Aires - $525 - Subject to change)
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Airport taxes and local taxes
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Personal expenses and extras
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Tips for baggage handling and optional tips for guides/ drivers
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Meals (except the ones mentioned) and beverages
