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Iguazu Extension

Iguazu Extension Trip Notes

  • Destination: Argentina
  • Programmes: Trip Extensions
  • Activity Level:

    1 out of 7 - Leisurely

  • Ages: 16+
  • Trip Code: XTNAAA
  • Carbon Footprint: 102kg CO2e

Trip Overview

Visit the impressive Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfalls system in the world

The Iguazu Falls are located to the far northeast of Argentina on the border with Brazil. Staying on the Argentinian side you will have the opportunity to wander around this UNESCO World Heritage National Park packed full of flora and fauna.  The fall are accessed by a series of catwalks above, along and below the falls giving guests an entirely unique perspective of this cascading wonder surrounded by lush rainforest.

At a Glance

  • 4 days / 3 nights
  • 3 nights comfortable hotel
  • 2023 price from £600 (per person, shared room and travelling together)
  • 2023 single room supplement from £300
  • Note – this extension runs on a shared tour basis with Exodus and non-Exodus guests

Highlights

  • Visit the Argentine 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 UNESCO World Heritage National Park

Is This Trip for You?

This tour extension includes a shared half day tour of the Argentine side of the Iguazu falls and also the possibility to book an optional trip to the Brazilian side of the falls. There is no Exodus leader on this shared extension, but you will have the services of a local guides, all tour transfers and be provided with the contact details of our local partner in Argentina in case you should require assistance.

Adult min age: 16

Min group size: 1

Max group size: 19

Itinerary

Land Only

  • Start City: Buenos Aires
  • End City: Buenos Aires

Land Only Itinerary

Day 1
Fly to Iguazu; transfer to your hotel.

You will be collected and transferred to the airport for your direct flight to Iguazu. Once you arrive in Iguazu, you will be met and you will join a shared transfer to your hotel. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to explore the town of Iguazu.

Accommodation: Hotel Iru Mercure (or simlar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 2
Argentine side of the falls half day excursion; afternoon at leisure

After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the Argentine side of the falls for a half day tour of the park (shared service with other non-Exodus visitors). Inside the park, there are many walkways which will take you to different viewing platforms with fantastic views of the falls. Afterwards you will have the rest of the day at leisure. If you wish to stay in the park after the tour has finished, you may do so and catch the public bus (approx. $4 USD) back to the town of Iguazu.

Accommodation: Hotel Iru Mercure (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3
Morning at leisure; fly back to Buenos Aires

Depending upon the flight time, you may have some free time this morning to enjoy the hotel or Puerto Iguazu. On arrival back in Buenos Aires, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Argenta Tower Retiro Hotel (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4
End Buenos Aires

Today you will be 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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotels

You will spend 2 nights in a standard hotel and 1 night in a comfortable hotel with en suite facilities. 

The property in Iguazu also features a swimming pool.

Food & Drink

All breakfasts included.

Hotel breakfasts are normally buffet-style. 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 organized between October and April (their summertime).  Iguazu Falls is located in a subtropical rainforest environment.  The average daily daytime temperatures is 31-33C (88-91F), nightime averages 19-20C (65-67F). 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.

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.

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.

Local Time

Argentina's time zone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (UTC -03:00)

Electricity

Argentina's electricity: Plug types C (two round pins) and I (three flat pins) – 220V, 50Hz

Money

Argentina's currency: Argentine peso (ARS)

ATM Availability

The most straightforward method of obtaining travel money these days is simply to use your credit or debit card to withdraw cash directly from a cash machine at a local bank. ATMs supporting major credit cards are easily accessible in Iguazu. If you intend on using your bank card then first inform your bank of your travel plans and destinations.

Extra Expenses & Spending Money

Optional Excursions

Great Adventure Boat Trip approx. US$70 – This is a tour in the Argentine side which takes you to the foot of the falls. It includes approx. 30 minutes on the boat and then a 4WD exploration of the forest for approx. 30 more minutes.

Note – Day 3 “Brazil morning tour option” is no longer offered due to 2-3 hour wait times (each way) at Brazil/Argentina border for immigration processing.

Tipping

Gratuities are not something we can include in the tour cost and are of course totally at your discretion. We recommend approximately USD 3-5 per day for the local guide.

Important Information

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.

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 the Exodus office 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. 

How to Book

  1. Check availability: Go online to check availability, or contact us by phone or email.
  2. Secure your place: You can provisionally hold a place on this trip, usually for between three and seven days.
  3. Complete your booking and payment

When you’re ready to book, go to our website for online bookings, book over the phone or you can complete a booking form (available online or on request by calling us). We accept all major credit and debit cards, or you can pay be cheque.

After booking

You will receive your booking confirmation letter and invoice, which includes extra information and guidance about your travel arrangements.

Full joining instructions, including local emergency numbers and details of how to reach the start point, will be sent to you approximately two to three weeks prior to departure. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier, please contact our office or your travel agent.

Trip Note validity

These Trip Notes are valid from the “Current as” date on page one. They will occasionally be updated after booking and before departure; if there are any updates that significantly impact the inclusions or itinerary, customers will be written to separately. They will also receive a link to the most up-to-date Trip Notes with their Final Joining Instructions before travelling.

The information in these Trip Notes is given in good faith. Where differences exist between the Trip Notes and our current brochure or website, the Trip Notes supersede the brochure and website. All holidays can be subject to unexpected changes; to enjoy them you should be prepared to be flexible where necessary. Occasionally, it may not be possible to follow the itinerary as planned. This may be for a variety of reasons – climatic, political, physical or other. In these circumstances we will make the best-possible alternative arrangements that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.

Licensing

Exodus is fully licensed and bonded as a tour operator. We hold Air Traffic Organisers Licence (ATOL) number 2582, issued and bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). We are also bonded to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and we are members of the Federation of Tour Operators (FTO) and ABTA – The Travel Association. This means you can book your Exodus holiday with confidence, as all money paid to us for your trip is fully protected.