Brazil Vacation Package - Iguassu Falls (2 Nights)

The Iguassu Falls are considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world and are the most overwhelming and spectacular waterfalls in South America. The falls are over 3km (1.9 miles) wide and 80m (263 ft) high and their beauty is unsurpassed. They are also one of, if not the major natural attraction in Brazil. This package includes accommodations at a beautiful colonial style hotel directly in front of the falls and the tours are to both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of the falls plus other amazing sights in the vicinity.

Day 1: You will arrive in Foz do Iguassu and be driven to your hotel where you will check in. After lunch you will be taken on a tour traveling the Macuco Trail in a rustic, open wagon, which allows you a view of the luxurious jungle in all its splendor. Our guides will explain some of the stories, marvels and mysteries of the sub-tropical forest surrounded by orchids, bromeliads, and thousands of butterflies. You will take a walk down the Iguassu Canyon Trail, visiting the picturesque Macuco Falls and enter the Brazilian jungle on foot to have more close contact with nature. Finally, you will ride the rapids of the Iguassu Canyon in secure open boats (mild Rapid). This 3-hour tour gives you a unique and different view of the Iguassu Falls and allows you to feel the same emotions as the first pioneers did on discovering this untouched wilderness area. Once back at the hotel, you will no doubt want to have dinner and relax to prepare for day 2 of your Iguassu Falls adventure.

Day 2: Your second day at the falls will comprise a full-day tour of both sides of the falls. First, you will be taken on a 3-hour tour of the Brazilian side of the falls by a private English-speaking guide. You will follow a trail inside the sub-tropical forest, which includes a visit to the bottom of Salto Floriano (Floriano Falls). During the walk, there is an impressive view of the Devil's Throat from a bridge. At the end of your tour an elevator will take you up to the top of the falls. After your tour of the Brazilian side, there will be a break for lunch. Lunch is included in your package and you can choose from the following list: Bufalo Branco Churrascaria or Churrascaria Rafain (grilled meats with a mixed salads buffet), Maringá (good variety of seafood and sushi), La Mamma Galeteria (Italian food), Porto Canoas (grilled meats, pasta dishes, and salads). Then on to see the Argentinian side of the Iguassu Falls (4-hour tour). You will be taken across the border into Argentina by private vehicle, into the Parque National del Iguazu, 40 km away from the Brazilian border. Once in Argentina, you will go on a walking tour of the falls. The views are magnificent, especially the one right on top of the Devil's Throat, which is reached by a little boat taking you through breathtaking scenery. Throughout the day you will see numerous rainbows, hundreds of beautiful butterflies, lots of friendly little South American coatis, and dozens of exotic birds. (The entire tour takes about 8 hours).

Day 3: On the last day of your trip you will visit the world's largest hydroelectric power plant - the Itaipu Dam. The installed capacity of the power plant is 12,600,000 kilowatts (kW) with 20 generators of 700,000 kW each. The power plant is responsible for 89% of the energy consumed in Paraguay and 25% in Brazil. After this tour of 2½ hours, your guide will take you to the Bird Park. You will enter huge 8-meter (26 ft) high forest aviaries to study and photograph birds in their natural habitat without the restriction of cages. There are over 800 birds, both indigenous and from other continents. Exciting new exhibits also show cayman, snakes, monkeys, humming-birds, and butterflies. Before checking out of your hotel you may want to have one final look at the magnificent falls, then be driven in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to the airport.