Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side & Bird Park from Puerto Iguazu
Description
We invite you to take an unforgettable tour where you will not only observe the 275 falls of the Iguazu National Park, but also get to know the fauna on the Brazilian side in its general area and in the Bird Park (Parque das Aves) itself, a zoo specialized in the conservation of various species of both native and exotic birds. Inside the reserve, we will find rare and very colorful tropical birds flying over large nurseries mixed with a lush subtropical forest, and during the tour we will be able to enter these nurseries to get to know them up close. Besides them, we will meet boas, anacondas, yacarés, marmoset monkeys, butterflies and much more!
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Itinerary
Our tour begins by departing from the passengers` hotels to go to the Tourist Assistance Center to buy the entrance tickets to the park. (You might need a visa to cross the Brazilian border if you are staying in Argentina).
When we arrive at the Visitor Center, we’ll kick off the trip around the park by leading you to one of the tour cars.
We’ll then drive to the main paths which stretch over 1,200m of the park and sit above the Iguazu river. From here, you’ll get a panoramic view of the Argentine side of the falls: the perfect spot to take some photos.
Continuing along this route, you’ll get to see the Cañón del Río Iguazú, Salto Rivadavia, Tres Mosqueteros and many others. Towards the end of the route, you’ll also see the lower part of the river and the impressive Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Gorge). The walkway ends beside Salto Floriano, from where you can take either a number of stairs or an elevator straight down to the car park or up to shops and restaurants.
The Bird Park is close to the Iguaçu National Park, which facilitates the movement and reduces the transportation time. Upon arriving there, we will travel through several trails inside the park to observe and interact with the local nature. The Bird Park is a unique place, counting more than 200 animal species, many rescued from illegal traffic. The main idea is to make a Sanctuary for engendered species. Hosting the biggest Araras (Macaws) Sanctuary in South America, the Bird Park offers safe spaces for visitors to enter and observe the birds from very close and in liberty. Living in wide Vivarium, the birds can fly free and visitors can enter the vivarium without bothering the animals. Also hosting some anacondas, boas, crocodiles, Titi monkeys and special butterflies, the park makes the visitor's delights and awakens it curiosity. Walk along the paths, entering vivariums and temples, learning more about each and every species living in the Sanctuary.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up transfer is only from Puerto Iguazú.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended comfortable clothing and shoes
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing according to your nationality. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
- Important: This tour does not depart from Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil). The activity is available exclusively for passengers staying in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina.
Reviews(24)
The Brazilian side of the falls and the bird park did not disappoint - amazing. The tour was a little disorganized. When I booked it at first, it said that it could not pick us up at our hotel. Then I got a DM that said they would pick us up at 7 AM. That was then changed to 7:30am and then late the night before to 8:30am. It was also not clear when we bought the tickets to the actual park what time we should buy it for in terms of the entrance so we did not buy it. That caused a lot of confusion when we got there. Finally, we departed from the bird place, but left behind, if you passengers so once we went through immigration, we need to go back into the Brazil side to pick them up. Just another delay about 30 minutes. Of that, guide himself was amazing. Very accommodating and nice.
Excellent activity, the guide "Bird" was great, he expedited our entry to the park and always provided tips and explanations that are not found anywhere else, we also went to the bird park, a very good place to go with kids.
Unfortunately they wouldn’t let me go on the trip as in their eyes I didn’t have a Visa to enter Brasil. However this wasn’t true as another company stated this was not required since it was a day trip. I then asked for a refund which they refused. It has been over a month and no response. Avoid this company as they have scammed me. If you don’t provide a service how can you not provide a refund.
It’s worth repeating: Read the Fine Print. This tour does NOT include admission to Iguazu National Park nor Parque des Aves (Bird Park). In fact, none of the three tours to the Brazilian side include park/parque admission. The ticket pays for transportation and a multilingual guide. He/she is very important in gathering passports and visas and walking them through passport control. Viator said we had to be at meeting point at 7 am. Wrong! The local operator (the actual provider) wanted us present at 7:45 am. That’s a big difference. Unlike the walkable Argentinian side, the Brazilian side confines guests to a bus for long periods of time due to passport control both coming and going. Not recommended during high season.
Brilliant trip with some waiting at the border. Guide was excellent. Driver on way back (guide no longer with us) drove like a maniac after the Argentinian border.
A truly unforgettable experience that was very well organized and orchestrated. The whole experience just takes your breath away.
Subcontracted to Sol Iguazu tour operator. Good: Nice bus and guide Fast processing at border Visited 2 parks Bad: Early pickup, but the bus waited 15min in the street for another group of passengers and guide to arrive. Then spent another 45min detour to take us to a souvenir shop. Very rushed thru the waterfall park, skipping a viewpoint, so other passengers can catch their flight. Recommend looking at other tour operators that do not waste your time at a souvenir store before going to the wayerfalls.
Everything went smoothly, which is exactly what we looked for crossing the border. We were the only ones for the itinerary and got attached to a bus full of local tourists, but our guide was extremely nice, fluent in English and we had a great day despite torrential rain. The Brazilian side of the falls is unmissable and the Bird Park is a beautiful, highly developed facility with huge outdoor aviaries which supports conservation and research .
The attention to detail was excellent our guide Miguel was attentive and very informative. The falls were amazing. Something that I will never forget.
It is a place where constant work is seen with much love, dedication and patience for the rescue, rehabilitation, care and if possible the release of wild animals, which have been victims of illegal wildlife trafficking, hunting, accidents, abandonment, etc. The tour consists of the transfer in an ecotrailer, surrounded by trees of almost 39 meters. Then an 800 meter walk, where the guide explains and shows the sad stories of each little animal. As well as the projects in which they are working to offer their operation and insertion. In your living quarters. Then return back to the entrance of the property. Congratulations to everyone for such an important job!!!!! 😊
