13 Brazil Waterfall Tours Worth the Detour

1.Iguazu Falls: Full-Day Tour of Brazil & Argentina Sides

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,542 reviews · 10 hours · from $63Our pick

Cover both sides of Iguazu Falls in about 10 hours, with hotel pickup in Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazú. Guides such as Roberto, Henrique, Jefferson, and Pablo handle border crossings, park logistics, and multilingual explanations. You will walk the Argentine circuits, reach Devil’s Throat, explore Brazil’s viewpoints, and choose an optional boat ride that gets you soaked.

“Usually I do the trips myself but this time I took this tour and I think it was the right choice. I saved time and I have seen the most important things. Henrique and Carlos were the guys who did an amazing job. Well done! Thank you!”

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2.Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 491 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Best value

Leave Paraty by 4x4 jeep for Pedra Branca, Tobogã, and Poço do Tarzan in the Serra da Bocaina National Park. You’ll swim, watch locals slide down smooth rock, learn about cachaça at Engenho D’Ouro, and stop for lunch by the Pereque-açu River. English and Portuguese guides, including Everton and Gilberto, lead the six-hour outing.

“Amazing day trip! Gilberto our tour guide was fantastic and gave us a very personalised trip with small stops even to show us local plants along the way. Couldn’t recommend this enough and if you’re lucky you’ll get Gilberto!”

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3.From Foz do Iguazu: Brazil Iguazu Falls & Macuco Safari Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 358 reviews · from $134

Travel from Foz do Iguaçu into Brazil’s Iguaçu National Park, walk the falls trail, and ride the Macuco Safari boat close to the cascades. Hotel pickup, park entry, and a guide speaking English, Portuguese, or Spanish are included. Groups are capped at 15, but boat queues and wet clothes require planning.

“It was an amazing experience. I highly recommend it to anyone.”

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4.Iguassu Waterfalls: 1 Day Tour Brazil and Argentina’s sides

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 353 reviews · 9 hours · from $48

Bruno Iguassu Tours takes you from Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazú to both national parks in a small group of up to 14. You’ll walk Argentina’s 4 km metal trails, follow Brazil’s 1 km panoramic route, learn about the Atlantic rainforest, and cross the border with a multilingual guide. Macuco Safari is optional and costs extra.

“Bruno is a perfect guide and a total pro. We only booked the evening before but received all the information we needed immediately. On the morning of the trip Bruno advised us well in advance that he was running a few minutes late which is always better than being left to wait. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese and with years of experience knows everything there is to know about Iguazu. All border crossings were super smooth - customer's didn't need to leave the vehicle. Inside the parks everything ran like clockwork and we had time to really enjoy the falls from all angles. I really can't rate…”

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5.Private Waterfalls and Still Jeep 4×4 6hrs by Jango Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews Top rated

Travel by private 4x4 from Paraty to Pedra Branca and Penha for waterfall swims, the 20-meter Tobogã slide, a cachaça distillery visit, and lunch by Tarzan Waterfall. Portuguese guide Rodai is associated with the tour, and an English guide costs $50 extra. The pace can be adjusted to your private group.

“It was a great tour! the guide Rodai was great and so knowledgeable. showed us how to get in and out of the waterfalls and explained the cachaca making process. Well worth the private tour as you can go on your own pace.”

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6.Iguazu Falls : Private day tour both Brazil & Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Foz do Iguacu across Argentina and back to Brazil in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Cristian, Eduardo, Fernando, Willian, and Douglas handle border crossings, park navigation, and timing. Expect major viewpoints on both sides, wildlife, flexible stops, and an optional boat ride that leaves you completely soaked.

“Mr christin albino is nice n well know about profession.I recommend to all tourists who come to see IGUASSU FALL hire him he’s treat you as a family member and show all the destinations if it’s coming on your way . He’s very knowledgeable tour guide. I”

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7.Iguazú Falls Private Day-tour on Both Brazillian & Argentinean

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $103

Spend about nine hours exploring both sides of Iguazú Falls in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual guide. Guides such as Sidnei, Douglas, Fernando, and William help with border crossings, timing, and park routes. Admission, meals, and optional boat trips cost extra.

“Our guide Sidnei was excellent, & spoke very good English. He was extremely well informed regarding the falls, he was able to secure entrances in a very timely manner. He was very careful with his driving & overall, he was a personable & wonderful guide.”

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8.Private Day trip: Both sides of Iguazu Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Iguazu Falls from Brazil and Argentina with a private guide and air-conditioned transport. Guides such as Gabriel, Fabio, Marcos, and Luis are praised for smart timing, border assistance, photography tips, and adapting the day to your pace. Park fees and the optional Brazilian boat ride cost extra.

“It was better than expected. Our tourist guide was Marcos, and he was great. We enjoyed our day with him learning about the Falls, the cities, and the countries. He knew all the best spots and views and helped us taking family pictures. It is an intense tour, but the paths on both sides of the falls are very easy...just bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. Marcos was very flexible and never rushed the day. With this tour, you would use a different line to cross the borders and it doesn't take too long. I highly recommend this tour.”

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9.Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $81

Join guide Eugênia on an eight-hour small-group hike from Paraty to Saco Bravo Waterfall. You’ll take a boat to Ponta Negra, walk about 8.4 kilometers through Atlantic Forest, and reach a natural pool with direct sea views. The tour includes an accredited guide and boat transport, but not private transport to the meeting point.

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10.Hiking in the Tijuca Forest : Waterfalls and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62

Spend about five hours exploring Tijuca National Park with guides such as Eduardo, Victor, Eric, or Júlio. Visit Canoas Lookout, Taunay Waterfall, forest cascades, the Bat Cave, Emperor’s Table, and Chinese View Lookout. Expect light to moderate hiking, wildlife sightings, hotel pickup, and a multilingual guide.

“Both, my husband and I, enjoyed the tour with Eduardo. The forest is lush and beautiful. We were lucky to be included in a group with some very nice people. We got to see monkeys and birds, and enjoyed being out in nature and the beautiful landscape. Everything went well, from my initial communication with the team, to the pickup in the morning, to them dropping us off. The only two negatives for me were the price — I think it was a bit expensive for what was included; and I wish we had seen more animals, but that’s not something the guide can control. Also, going into the waterfall…”

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11.Private Tour – 2 Days Exploring the Caves and the Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $400

Travel from Manaus with an English-speaking guide to Presidente Figueiredo, the Land of Waterfalls. Hike for 2.5 hours to Maroaga and Judeia caves, swim at several falls, visit Urubui Rapids, and sleep in a private air-conditioned room. Rodolfo is associated with the organizing team, which is known for careful timing and friendly service.

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12.Amazon Rainforest Tour, Trails, Jungle, Caves and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend about eight hours with a private guide such as Rodolpho or Mario, traveling from Manaus to President Figueiredo for jungle walks, caves, waterfalls, rapids, Crystal Lake, and lunch. You can swim at selected falls and the lake, while the private format lets you set the pace.

“Wonderful experience from the start to the finish. Rodolpho was an amazing guide who was so knowledgeable about the region and accommodating to what we were interested in doing. The waterfalls were beautiful and the Crystal Lake serene.”

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13.Tijuca Forest Hike – Waterfalls & Caves, Nature & Wild Life!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Spend about 4.5 hours walking 5.5 miles through Tijuca National Park with a certified guide such as Alli, Sergio, Lucas, or Juliana. Expect Taunay Waterfall, natural swimming spots, three caves, historic buildings, wildlife, and time to rest by the falls. The trails are mostly easy but can turn wet and slippery.

“Highly recommend this tour. Lucas was our guide and we could not be more grateful. He was extremely knowledgable, patient and took the time to take awesome photos for us. He was fantastic 10/10!!! Thank you, Lucas!”

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