Brazilian Pantanal Iguazu Falls

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Brazilian Pantanal Iguazu Falls Extension

June 3-6th, 2027  |  Led by Amazonia Expeditions Leader Dolly Beaver

Join Dolly Beaver on a four-day extension to see the incredible Iguazu falls at the end of our main Brazilian Pantanal expedition. Straddling the border of Brazil and Argentina, Iguazu Falls encompasses nearly 300 individual cascades which creates a natural spectacle of breathtaking scale. Visits to both sides of the falls reveal dramatically different perspectives, from sweeping panoramic views to up-close encounters with the thundering water.

Trip Length

4 Days / 3 Nights

Group Size

16

Difficulty Level

Easy

Trip Length: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Group Size: 16 Travelers
Difficulty Level: Easy

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Trips start at a cost of $2150 and include private safari experiences, all lodging, meals, and more. Please review the trip details below for more information.

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Your Iguazu Falls Highlights

Few places on earth prepare you for the sheer scale of Iguazu Falls, a roaring curtain of water stretching nearly two miles across the jungle border of Brazil and Argentina.

Other highlights include:

    • Views from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the falls, each offering a dramatically different perspective on the cascades
    • The Devil’s Throat: the most powerful and awe-inspiring section of the falls, where the Iguazu River plunges nearly 300 feet
    • Abundant wildlife within Iguazu National Park, including toucans, coatis, butterflies, and rich tropical birdlife

    Extension Itinerary

    Day 1 - Arrival to Iguazu

    Arrival to Iguazu

    Reception at the airport and transfer to a nice and tranquil hotel in Foz do Iguaçu city.

    Included: Dinner

    Hotel: Charm Hotel Iguassu or similar

     

    Day 2 - IGUAZU - Brazilian Side

    Day 2 – IGUAZU – Brazilian Side

    Transportation and guided tour following the Cataratas highway, arriving at Iguassu National Park after about 30 minutes. Created in 1939 and covering 185.000 hectares, the ecological reserve has been declared part of the Natural Humanity Heritage by UNESCO and, recently, the title of one of the 07 World wonders. Following the walkways that border the canyon of the Iguassu River, is possible to observe hundreds of small waterfalls until where the last Floriano Falls is reached. There, a complete frontal view of Devil’s Throat can be seen. Lunch at Porto Canoas Restaurant. On the way back, stop scheduled for shopping at local crafts centre.

    Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Hotel: Charm Hotel Iguassu or similar

     

    Day 3 - Iguazu – Argentina Side

    Day 3 –  Iguazu – Argentina Side

    Breakfast & transfer down the Transpantaneira (searching for wildlife along the way) until its end on the Cuiabá river banks, in Porto Jofre, with arrival for lunch. In the afternoon, we have our first experience seeking Jaguars on a fast speed boat ride. Dinner and overnight.

    Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Accommodation: Pousada Dona Onça or similar

    Day 4 - Departure

    Day 4 – Departure

    In the morning, transfer from the hotel to the IGU international airport for embarking in a convenient time.

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    Costs and Logistics to Prepare for your Journey

    Practical Details

    Deposit: $100 / person

    $2150.00 per person (double occupancy)

    +$300.00 for single supplement

    NOTES:

      • Prices for park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you
      • Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris
      • All passengers must have an Identification Card/Passport with them
      • Itinerary subject to changes only if beyond our control
      • Reservation made with deposit of $100 per person
      • Payment can be made by credit card on our WeTravel site
      • We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. https://buy.travelguard.com/TGI2/proc/stateselector.aspx?br=agentlink&arc=51868&agentlinkasp=yes

    This Trip Includes:

    • Double / twin room on sharing basis.
    • Daily meals as listed on itinerary
    • All ground transportation
    • Wilderness Guides
    • Boat Transportation/Safaris
    • Currently applicable taxes

    This Trip Excludes:

    • Any flights or transfers not mentioned
    • Meals not listed in itinerary
    • Laundry
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Alcoholic beverage
    • Any new taxes or fees levied by government
    • Visas and Travel insurance
    • Any items of a personal nature
    • Expenses incurred by re-routing, inclement weather, floods, famine, political disruptions, strikes, riots and other disturbances

    What Our Guests Are Saying

    ★★★★★

    “We had the most memorable trip of our lives. To be in the midst of tens of thousands of wild animals was mind-blowing. Thank you for arranging this. Thank you fantastic trip leader Dolly, attentive, thoughtful, energetic and kind.”

    Mac and Julie: Serengeti Expedition

    ★★★★★

    “Outstanding, life changing experience. I was just in awe of so much beautiful nature. Everything went smoothly with leader Dolly always ready to assist.”

    Karen and Tom: Serengeti Expedition

    ★★★★★

    “Incomparable with anything we’ve ever seen. To be in the middle of so many animals was just pure joy.”

    Catherine and Sarah: Serengeti Expedition

    ★★★★★

    Best trip of my life. Incredible abundance of wildlife. We hit the mass of migration in the right place and time.

    Roger: Serengeti Expedition

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    Estefani Mishel Maytahuari

    Mishel got her degree in tourism from Nauta Institute in 2016. After working as a guide with other companies, Mishel came to study with Amazonia Expeditions as a training guide in 2023. Mishel was promoted to head guide in 2025.

    Leyner Arian Ijuma

    Leyner got his degree as a tour guide in 2010 at the Nauta Institute and came to work at Amazonia Expeditions in 2021. He was promoted to head guide in 2023. He has biological field work experience from supporting Nicholas Gardner of the University of Florida who he helped study the adaptations of birds in seasonally flooded igapo forests. Birding is one of Leyner's strongest skills.

    Julio Pacaya

    Julio finished his studies as a tour guide at the Nauta Institute in 2016 and came to work as a training guide with Amazonia Expeditions in 2021. He was promoted to head guide in 2023. Nature photography and birding are among Julio's strongest skills. Julio is fluent in English and French, as well as his native tongue of Spanish.

    Claudio Huayllahua Sánchez

    Claudio was born and grew up in El Chino Village on the Tahuayo River. He studied primary school in El Chino and continued his education in Iquitos, earning a technical degree from SENATI Institute. He started working for Amazonia Expeditions in 2014 as a field research assistant with several biologists and as an assistant guide. Claudio was promoted to head guide in 2017 and is our camping and jungle survival specialist.

    Hersog Chavez Yuyarima

    Hersog first got the idea of becoming a guide after watching the tourist boats going by his village every day. He was fascinated that tourists would come to see his home and he loved the way that the guides he saw did their work. He knew that someday he wanted to be just like them. Hersog studied at technical school for 3 years leaning the basics of guiding. After graduating, Hersog worked as a guide for several years working with Peruvian tourists, later coming to work for Amazonia in 2017. Hersog was promoted to head guide in 2019. He has worked as a field research assistant in the study of the elusive pygmy marmoset. Hersog is known for his sharp eyes and his unique stories about the jungle.

    Lander Juan Peña Ramirez

    Lander was born in the remote jungle community of Santa Victoria. His boyhood dream was to become to best jungle guide in the Amazon. Lander studied at a local institute for several years where he learned basic English and the foundations of the being a tour guide. Later he worked for several years at other jungle loges as a guide, honing his skills as a survival camping guide. Lander came to work for Amazonia Expeditions in 2017 and along with a strong interest in birding and fishing is also one of our lead camping and survival guides.

    Aladino Jr. Hidalgo

    Aladino was born and raised in El Diamante Village along the Blanco River and attended school in the community of “Valentin” on the Tahuayo River. During this period, Aladino worked with his father as a trailblazer, assisting primate researchers who came to study at a local field station. Afterwards, he moved to Lima where he worked for several years while studying guiding & English. Upon returning in 2019, he was hired by Amazonia as a field assistant and actively supported researchers studying giant river otters, pygmy marmosets, and various bird species. He then joined Amazonia Expeditions as a guide assistant and was later promoted to head guide in 2022.

    Jhony Hidalgo

    Jhony was born and raised in El Diamante Village along the Blanco River. He attended primary school in his home village and high school in the community of “Valentin” on the Tahuayo River. Jhony later pursued further studies in Iquitos, where he obtained a guide degree from the Milagro Fe & Alegria Institute. After graduating, he worked at the Amazon Rescue Center in Iquitos (CREA), guiding visitors to the center. In 2021 he joined Amazonia Expeditions as a guide assistant and was promoted to head guide in 2023.

    Sila Hidalgo

    Sila was born and raised in El Diamante Village along the Blanco River. She attended primary school in Diamante village and high school in the community of “El Chino” on the Tahuayo River. Her family moved to El Chino so Sila could attend high school, as it was the closest village offering secondary education. Later, Sila joined our Angels (AoA) scholarship program to further her education in Iquitos, where she earned a guide degree from the Milagro Fe & Alegria Institute. She completed her internship at Tahuayo Lodge. After graduating, Sila began her career with Amazonia Expeditions as a guide assistant and was promoted to head guide in 2022.

    Welister Perez

    Welister grew up in the small community of Padre Cocha just outside of Iquitos City. He lived there for most of his life, and later worked at several jungle lodges before starting at Amazonia Expeditions. Welister has proven himself as both a talented jungle man and team player with an eagle eye for spotting wildlife. After several months of training with Amazonia he was promoted to a head guiding position in 2017.

    Javier Anibal Alván Arévalo

    Javier has worked at the Amazonia Expeditions lodges since 2006, starting as a young teenager as an assistant in building repair, then moving up to motorboat pilot, then camping assistant and assistant guide, and after passing his guide exams with high grades was promoted to head guide in 2014. Javier is also our Canopy Zipline specialist and has taken professional certification classes in Costa Rica. Javier is also a fishing specialist and is beloved by families with children.