Current as of: November 18, 2025 - 12:48
Iguazu Add-on Tour Trip Notes
- Destination: Argentina, Brazil
- Programmes: Trip Extensions
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Activity Level:
1 out of 7 - Easy
- Ages: 16+
- Trip Code: XTNIGUAZU
- Carbon Footprint: 102kg CO2e
Trip Overview
Witness the world’s largest waterfall system from every angle, seeing it from both Argentina and Brazil
Straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls forms the world’s largest waterfall system, best appreciated from both sides. In Argentina, walkways lead above and below the cascades for close encounters with the water as it plunges toward the Garganta del Diablo. Crossing into Brazil reveals a contrasting, wide-angle view of the entire horseshoe of falls, ending near the base of Devil’s Throat. Together, these perspectives show the full force and character of this UNESCO-listed wonder.
At a Glance
- Four-day add-on tour to visit Iguazu Falls
- Price from GBP £749 per person (shared room and travelling together)
- This add-on tour runs on a shared basis with non-Exodus guests
Highlights
- Visit both the Argentinian and Brazilian side of the Falls
- Get up close and personal to the falls with an optional boat ride
- Enjoy the rainforest flora and fauna inside a World Heritage National Park
Is This Trip for You?
This add-on tour includes a shared half-day tour of the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls. There is no Exodus tour leader on this add-on tour, but you have the services of a local guide and all tour transfers. You are also given the contact details of our local partner in Argentina in case you should require assistance.
Water safety: This trip includes time by a lake, river or sea, where there may be opportunities to swim. You should always seek local advice before deciding whether to swim. Open-water or wild swim spots should be treated with extreme caution. Information on how to keep yourself safe while swimming is shown here.
Adult min age: 16
Min group size: 1
Itinerary
Land Only
- Start City: Buenos Aires
- End City: Buenos Aires
Land Only Itinerary
Fly to Iguazu • Transfer to your hotel
You are collected and transferred to the airport for your direct flight to Iguazu. Upon arrival, you are met and join a shared transfer to your hotel.
You have the rest of the afternoon free to explore the town of Iguazu.
Accommodation: Hotel Iru Mercure (or similar)
Discover the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls
After breakfast, you are collected from your hotel and transferred to the Argentine side of the falls. Inside the park, there are many walkways, which take you to different viewing platforms with fantastic views of the falls and the surrounding sub-tropical forest.
Walkways connect the upper and lower circuit as well as the Devil’s Throat, arguably the most impressive part of the Falls as this is an area with the highest concentration of flowing water.
You have plenty of time to marvel at the Falls from different viewpoints before we return to our hotel. Today’s tour will be a shared service with other non-Exodus customers.
Accommodation: Hotel Iru Mercure (or similar)
Discover the Brazilian side of the Falls
Head into Brazil today to see the Falls from an entirely new angle. Passing through the visitor centre, board the internal buses that run deep into the forest, following the route towards a trail set above the Iguazu River.
Continuing, pause at viewpoints overlooking the Iguazu Canyon, Salto Rivadavia and the Tres Mosqueteros falls, where the river surges through narrow basalt cliffs.
Towards the end of the route, we reach the lower viewpoint for Devil’s Throat, just 650ft (200m) away. The constant spray here creates near-permanent rainbows, adding a little extra theatre to an already powerful scene. The visit concludes at Salto Floriano, where an elevator carries us back up to the bus area. If you prefer, you can take the footpath and climb the steps to the same meeting point.
In the afternoon, you fly to Buenos Aires, where you are met and transferred to their hotel.
Accommodation: Huinid Obelisco Hotel (or similar)
Add-on tour ends in Buenos Aires
Today you are transferred back to the airport for your onward flight. Depending on the time of your flight, you may have another chance to see more of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires.
Food & Drink
Hotel breakfasts are normally buffets. There is a variety of good-quality food on offer in local restaurants. Please advise us at the time of booking if you have any special dietary requirements. Vegetarians are catered for throughout the trip, but please ensure that you advise us before you travel so that we can make the necessary arrangements on your behalf.
Transport
We use a private transfer to pick you up and drop you off at the airport in Buenos Aires.
In Iguazu, we use a shared transfer to pick you up and drop you off at the airport.
Weather & Seasonality
Since Argentina is in the southern hemisphere, the seasons there are the opposite to those in Europe. Our trips to Argentina are organised between October and April (their summertime). Iguazu Falls is located in a subtropical rainforest environment. The average daytime temperature is 31C-33C (88F-91F), nights average 19C-20C (65F-67F). It is mostly sunny, hot and humid; however, rains are common in spring and summer.
Joining Instructions
Transfer Details
Transfers to and from the airport are included.
What To Take
Practical Information
Visa
Argentina
Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Argentina. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.
Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.
- Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/argentina
- Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/argentina
- United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/argentina/entry-requirements
- USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Argentina.html
Please note, if you are crossing the border into Argentina from Chile on your trip, we will need to know your profession to provide when entering Argentina.
Brazil
Travellers from the UK and EU do not normally need a visa to enter Brazil.
From 10 April 2025, US, Canadian and Australian passport holders require an e-visa. It is recommended to apply for your e-visa two months before travel to Brazil. Information on visas can be found here: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-miami/information-about-visas-in-english. The e-visa application site is here: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/.
Vaccinations and Health
Argentina
There are no required vaccinations. However, recommended vaccinations include tetanus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, typhoid, and yellow fever (strongly recommended if you intend to visit the Iguazu Falls due to a recent outbreak in the Misiones province). Please check all vaccination recommendations with your doctor or travel clinic.
Bilharzia is known to occur in some lakes or rivers in Argentina; follow advice from your guide or leader locally before venturing for a swim.
Dengue and zika, both mosquito‐borne viral diseases, are known risks in Argentina. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available; therefore, the best form of prevention is to take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
Brazil
There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for hepatitis A, tetanus, typhoid, rabies, tuberculosis and yellow fever. Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic. The risk of malaria is slight, but you may wish to consult your doctor or travel clinic about the need for antimalarials.
Additionally, zika and dengue fevers, which are both spread by mosquitoes, are known risks in places visited. There are currently no vaccines or prophylaxes available; therefore, we strongly recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
Local Time
Argentina's time zone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (UTC -03:00)
Brazil's time zone: America/Sao_Paulo (UTC -03:00)
Electricity
Argentina's electricity: Plug types C (two round pins) and I (three flat pins) – 220V, 50Hz
Brazil's electricity: Plug types C (two round pins) and N (three round pins) – 127V/220V, 60Hz Brazil is one of the few countries that uses two types of voltage. It is therefore important to find out the local voltage before plugging in your appliance (note: wrong voltage can destroy your appliance).
Money
Argentina's currency: Argentine peso (ARS)
Brazil's currency: Brazilian real (BRL)
ATM Availability
ATMs supporting major credit cards are easily accessible in Iguazu. If you intend on using your bank card, inform your bank of your travel plans and destinations.
Extra Expenses & Spending Money
Optional Excursions
Great Adventure Boat Trip: Approximately US$70. This is a tour in the Argentine side which takes you to the foot of the falls. It includes approximately 30 minutes on the boat and then a 4×4 exploration of the forest for around 30 more minutes.
Tipping
Gratuities are not something we can include in the tour cost and are totally at your discretion. We recommend approximately US$3-US$5 per day for the local guide.
Sustainability and Impact
As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.
We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.
This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.
Important Information
Your Safe Participation
When booking this trip, you should be confident in your ability to participate in all activities described in these Trip Notes. If you have any doubt about your suitability, please call us and ask to speak to one of the experts on this itinerary.
Although our leaders are well trained to deal with different capabilities, if they have any concerns about someone’s ability to safely take part in an activity, or their impact on other people’s enjoyment, we authorise them to take necessary action which, in some circumstances, may involve asking someone to miss that activity.
By booking this trip you agree to our Booking Conditions which clearly state that our leaders have the authority to do this. In these rare instances we will ensure anyone sitting out is safely provided for and offered alternative options where possible. Refunds will not be provided for activities missed and customers may be liable for additional costs incurred.
Seatbelts
All vehicles used by us should be equipped with working seatbelts, except where approved by us based on the vehicle type or journey. Wherever seatbelts are available, we require our customers to use them for their own safety, even where it may not be a legal requirement.
How to Book
Speak to our friendly team of experts to plan your adventure:
- Check availability: our website shows real-time availability or contact our team by phone, email or live chat.
- Hold a space: You can provisionally hold a space to give you time to finalise your travel plans.
- Confirm your booking: Payment of a deposit will complete your booking and secure your place on the trip.
After booking
You will receive a confirmation document and invoice, which includes extra information and guidance about your travel arrangements. Our dedicated Customer Operations team will help you with any pre-travel questions or arrangements and can easily add extensions or extra accommodation to your booking. Final Joining Instructions will usually be sent out two to three weeks prior to departure.
Adding transfers to your booking
If you have arranged your own flights and would like to add transfers to your booking, please provide your arrival and departure details to our Customer Operations team around four to six weeks before departure.
- Where free transfers are included, they are available for any flight but can only be added to your booking once we have received your flight schedule.
- Where group arrival and departure transfers are available, these operate at fixed times. You will need to arrive in time to meet the scheduled transfer. If the timings don’t align with your travel plans, our team can arrange private transfers once they receive your flight schedule.
Trip Note validity
Trip notes may be updated after booking; if any updates significantly impact the inclusions or itinerary you will be advised in writing. A link to the most up-to-date Trip Notes will be sent out with your Final Joining Instructions before departure.
The information in these Trip Notes is given in good faith. All holidays can be subject to unexpected changes, and occasionally it may not be possible to follow the itinerary as planned. In these circumstances we will make the best-possible alternative arrangements that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.
