All Foz do Iguacu Tours & Excursions in 2026

We booked a private tour for a day trip from Buenos Aires to see both sides of the falls. We arrived a little late due to a weather delay. Perro, a very friendly and humorous local, greeted us as we exited the terminal and promptly brought us to the Brazilian side to meet Rodrigo who would be our personal guide for the rest of the tour. Rodrigo was very knowledgeable about all the local wildlife, culture and history of the Iguazu region and delighted us with his ability to communicate with us in English, German and Spanish. We were very impressed with his detailed explanations of the fauna and his ability to answer all our questions. It was very convenient for us to leave our belongings in his SUV as he brought us to all the viewing areas and was able to get us to the front of lines due his private tour credentials. He also brought us to a beautiful local restaurant where we enjoyed a wonderful lunch. After an incredible time on the Brazil side we were ready to see the Argentina side of the falls. Unfortunately due to very high water conditions the elevated walk ways to the Devils Throat area were closed limiting the viewable parts of the falls from the Argentina side. We also drove through a very interesting community where the where the indigenous people live. A final stop at the juncture of the three countries of the Iguazu Falls was a nice finishing touch and photo opportunity for this tour. I would like to advise those that are planning a day trip from Buenos Aires that it is important to arrive in Puerto Iguazu on schedule if you want to see both sides.

As I say in the title of the review, it is worth every penny spent on this. While it is true that it is expensive, the experience is unforgettable. First of all, if you have never flown in a helicopter, that in itself is already a milestone to remember. But also, of course, the view and perspective that you get of the falls and the entire area is impossible to achieve in any other way. The company seems serious, the place is tidy and organized. At all times we had the feeling that everything was safe. Flights are on a first-come, first-served basis (even if you booked the activity online beforehand) and only depart when the helicopters reach capacity, so I recommend you arrive first thing in the day when they just open so as not to spend too much of the day just waiting.

We had an exceptional experience with Nicholas as our private guide for a full day visiting both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguazú Falls. Nicholas met us at our hotel precisely at the agreed-upon time, and from that point on, the entire day could not have gone better. We were especially glad we chose to have a private guide because we had only one day to experience both sides of the Falls. Nicholas made the entire day easy, efficient, and very well planned. His knowledge of the area and his recommendations were invaluable. He knew how to navigate the border crossings, how to make the most of our time at the Falls, and, importantly, how to avoid many of the inevitable crowds. His planning allowed us to see and experience so much without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Nicholas was professional, knowledgeable, punctual, and clearly committed to making sure we had a great experience. Having him guide us through both Argentina and Brazil made a complicated one-day itinerary remarkably easy. We could not have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Nicholas to anyone visiting Iguazú Falls.