13 Private Waterfall Tours in Brazil Worth the Detour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews Our pick

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Private Tour: Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $70Best value

Travel from your Foz do Iguacu hotel to the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking guide, such as Fabian, Daniel, or Ignacio, stays with you for the visit, helps with border details, points out photo spots, and lets you set the pace. Allow about two to three hours, plus the $21 park entry fee.

“The tour was great and our guide Fabian was amazing. He accommodated our late arrival for an afternoon tour and even sent us a car that brought us to the border where he met us allowing us to skip the long line to get into Brazil. He also was happy to go at our pace, point out good photo spots, and provide interesting bits of history about the falls and the park. Overall, Fabian was very well organized and attentive to details making the private tour price well worth it. Highly recommend!”

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6.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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7.2-Days PRIVATE Brasil & Argentina Experience Iguazu Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $150

Spend two days seeing Iguazu Falls from both countries in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Cristian, Willian, Bruno, Fernando, and Michael have helped visitors manage borders, trails, boat rides, and changing schedules. Expect Brazilian panoramic views, Argentina’s Devil’s Throat, optional boat access, and extra fees for park entry, meals, and visas.

“Christian was a wonderful guide with an incredible knowledge of the wildlife in the rainforest, the waterfalls, the geology of the area, and was also happy to discuss his knowledge of history and politics as well. We got a really good insight into the area, the history and the people. He was so good that we also booked him for two more days. He took us into Paraguay and based on our interests made sure we saw what we wanted. He was also very understanding of my limited physical abilities. On the last day Christian was unavailable but he arranged for William to take us. That worked very well for…”

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8.Private transport with guide to Brazil Falls + Bird Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews

Start at 7:00 am with private, air-conditioned transport from your Foz do Iguaçu hotel. Your guide takes you to Brazil’s Iguassu Falls and Parque das Aves, staying with your group of up to four. You walk each attraction at your own pace, with time for photos and lunch. Entrance tickets, food, and drinks cost extra.

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9.Iguassu Falls: Brazilian Side Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 - 6 hours

You’ll visit the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls with a private guide such as Pedro, Felipe, Willian, or Marcello. Expect hotel pickup, a rainforest drive, the 1,500-meter Falls Trail, Devil’s Throat views, and time for lunch at Porto Canoas. Add the Macuco Safari boat ride if you want to get completely soaked beneath the falls.

“Iguazu Falls private tour! Amazing experience our guide Pedro was absolutely incredible! Kind fun and so helpful with everything we needed! We couldn’t have had a better guide for our first time in Iguazu! Amazing exprerience in total!”

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10.Private Tour Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

Cross from Foz do Iguacu into Argentina with a private English-speaking guide, then ride the park train and walk the Upper, Lower, and Green trails. Guides such as Marcos, Fabio, Fabiano, and Jorge are praised for timing, wildlife spotting, and photo stops. The boat ride costs extra, and Devil’s Throat remains closed on the Argentine side.

“La cascata San Martin con la sua potenza di acqua e’ quella che mi ha suscitato le emozioni piu’ forti.”

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11.Brazilian Falls Private Tour with Entrance, Lunch and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $302

Start at 8:30 a.m. with a private guide in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. Walk the Brazilian falls trail, ride the Macuco Safari boat close to the cascades, and eat at Porto Canoas with river views. Your air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, lunch, and boat ride are included. Expect to get wet on the water.

“Riding the speedboat through the falls and getting very wet. Also hiking along the falls and seeing so many butterflies”

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12.Private transport with guide to the Falls on the Argentinean side.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from your Foz do Iguaçu hotel to Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side in a private, air-conditioned car. A guide accompanies you through the visit, helps with tickets and border details, and can adjust the pace for your group. The roughly five-hour trip ends back at your meeting point. Tickets and meals cost extra.

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13.Ilha Grande: Private Hiking with Forest, Beaches & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $269

Start in Vila do Abraão with guides such as Quintino or Matteus, then walk through Atlantic Rainforest to Preta Beach, Lazareto, the old aqueduct, Feiticeira Waterfall, and beaches around Enseada das Estrelas. This private 12 km hike lasts 5 to 8 hours and includes a beach drink, but not food.

“Wonderful to hear — we’re glad you loved the hike! 🌴”

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