Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 541 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck worth booking?
Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck is a 9-hour experience in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, from $159 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 541 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 82 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (541)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $159 per person
Connect with nature while wandering through the tranquil pathways of the world-famous Iguazú Falls. Plus, embark on a boat ride towards the waterfalls area itself, a thrilling water adventure you can't miss! Accompanied by the narration of an expert guide along the way, you will explore the park' circuits, ride on an ecological train and admire the mesmerizing power of the 'Devil's Throat', an experience that will take you out of this world! As icing on the cake, set off in an open-air truck through the lush tropical forest for an adventurous boat ride that will take you directly to the falls. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience!
What you get
About this experience
Connect with nature while wandering through the tranquil pathways of the world-famous Iguazú Falls. Plus, embark on a boat ride towards the waterfalls area itself, a thrilling water adventure you can't miss! Accompanied by the narration of an expert guide along the way, you will explore the park' circuits, ride on an ecological train and admire the mesmerizing power of the 'Devil's Throat', an experience that will take you out of this world! As icing on the cake, set off in an open-air truck through the lush tropical forest for an adventurous boat ride that will take you directly to the falls. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience!
What's included
Included
- Professional Bilingual guide
- Safari Truck + Boat Ride + waterproof bag (to keep your belongings dry)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off from Puerto Iguazu hotels
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Puerto Iguazu
After pick-up at your hotel, you will be driven to the world-famous Iguazu National Park, located on the Argentine side of the falls. Keep your eyes opened: You may spot some wildlife on the surrounding subtropical forest (toucans, parrots and coatis, just to name a few!)
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Parque Nacional Iguazu
Iguazu Falls are one of the most spectacular natural attractions in South America and the world: they were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO! Upon arrival, you will show your entrance ticket and enter the park (entrance fee not included).
300 minutes here · Admission not included
Next up, ride on an ecological train through the Iguazu rainforest to access the viewing platform that overlooks the impressive Devil’s Throat, the most important and most imposing waterfall of all. You will not cease to be amazed by the force of millions of litres of water falling at different heights! ** In case there are many people in the train to go to The Devil’s Throat, you will try to go first to less crowded places.
60 minutes here
Iguazu Falls
After touring “Garganta del Diablo” (Devil’s Throat), you will continue to explore the walkways of either the lower or the upper circuit accompained by a local specialized guide. Both of them are sure to impress you: The LOWER CIRCUIT, feature a more intimate experience with nature as you walk right into the forest to the heart of the falls, you will be able to feel the “spirit” of the jungle; its humidity, sounds and aromas. The UPPER CIRCUIT provides magnificent panoramic views from the top of the falls. This circuit is the perfect place to kick back and relax with the sound of water in the background and sunlight on your skin. The elevated walkways will take you over the drop line of several of the main jumps. Are you hungry? You will have some free time to have lunch (lunch not included).
120 minutes here · Admission not included
After touring the circuits, set off in an open-air truck through the lush tropical forest accompanied by a bilingual guide and then descend the stairs leading to the pier. Now, the moment you have been waiting for: Embark on an unforgettable boat adventure! Get up close to Tres Mosqueteros falls and enjoy amazing Devil’s Throat views crowning the canyon. To further add to your adrenaline, face the incomparable San Martín fall, the second biggest of all! Needless to say, you will get soaked! **You will navigate 6km (2 km of rapids).** Please check the restriction list below to verify you can embark on this adventure. **Boat ride may be affected by too low or too high river level (may occur about twice a year).
120 minutes here
Puerto Iguazu
After enjoying the final views of the day, we will drive you back to your hotel in Puerto Iguazu. **The order of the itinerary is subject to change due to conditions of an operational nature. Your guide will decide which circuit should be visited first to avoid long lines and major crowds. **Schedules may vary according to weather, traffic, etc.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Say Hueque Travel
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality, language and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants
- Minimum required age for this tour is 13 years.
- If you have a flight after our tour please let us know in advance. You may need to take a taxi or book a private transfer to make sure you'll make it in time
- The Boat Ride company’s staff members reserve the right to determine your aptitude to access the attraction and may refuse you access to it. Say Hueque is exempt from any responsibility pertaining to this point.
- Please check the Boat Ride restrictions before booking. In case you can not embark the boat ride, no refund will be allowed.
- Boat ride may be affected by too low or too high river level (may occur about twice a year). In this case you may be offered an alternative sail or given a partial refund.
- The boat to the falls can seat up to roughly 45 passengers
- Pick-up time is subject to change
- To participate in the 'Great Adventure' Boat Ride, each passenger must bring their passports with them. The company staff's members may require this documentation.
- During the Christmas and New Year season, the tour may consist of groups of up to 40 passengers due to high demand.
- Due to preventive safety protocols associated with seasonal El Niño weather patterns, public access + train ride to the Devil’s Throat circuit has been temporarily paused to safeguard park infrastructure. The majority of Iguazú National Park remains open, safe, and fully operational.
- People with physical, cognitive and/or sensory disabilities who cannot respond to an eventual emergency can not embark the Boat
- People with back problems or back history, motor disability and/or osteoporosis can not embark the Boat
- People with chronic lung diseases can not embark the Boat
- People with heart history or neurological disorders can not embark the Boat
- People with kidney history can not embark the Boat
- People with blindness, deafness and/or muteness can not embark the Boat
- People with morbid obesity can not embark the Boat
- Insulin dependent people can not embark the Boat
- Pregnant women can not embark the Boat
- People under 13 years old can not embark the Boat
- Go up and down 300 meters of stairs is required to access the Boat
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 541 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
541 verified traveler reviews for Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Tour operator is a rip off
The cost is a rip off. You don’t need a guide for the national park. Everything is self-explanatory and well laid out. The waiting for the group to catch up was endless. We must’ve stood around for over two hours waiting for people to congregate intermittently through the day. Avoid going with a group. It made the experience very frustrating. Our guide pointed out one bird. You can buy tickets for the boat ride yourself and it is half the cost. The Eco train is free. You can have a taxi or Uber drive you to the national park and save a lot of money. The boat ride does get you very wet. Best to bring a swimsuit. There are plenty of changing rooms to utilize before you get on the boat. The 4 x 4 off-road trek is part of the boat ride. It’s not an individual thing. That open air truck comes with the price of the boat. It’s not a separate experience. These tour operators make it seem like they’re doing this for you. It’s vendors in the park that are providing the services. Not the folks you pay. You have to buy your own park entrance. I estimate that the tour operator pockets, half the money that you pay them. The falls were amazing to see! The experience was significantly affected by lots of time standing around and waiting.cost of the book.
via Tripadvisor
I think the trip is more...
I think the trip is more about packing all the logistics together with not much info about the waterfall itself, so I think it’s fair rating.
Response from the operator: Hello Chengan, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your perspective and understand that you were expecting more information about Iguazu Falls and the surrounding natural environment during the tour. Our excursion is designed to combine the park’s main highlights with activities such as the train, safari truck, and boat ride, while taking care of the logistics so travelers can enjoy the experience without worrying about the arrangements. However, we also believe that a guide’s knowledge and explanations are an important part of discovering such a remarkable place. We are sorry that this aspect did not fully meet your expectations, and we will share your comments with our local team. Thank you again for your honest feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to offer you a more enriching experience on a future visit to Argentina or South America. Kind regards!
via Viator
A must see event!
It was a fabulous tour and the guide was extremely knowledgeable and imparted lots of information. The boat ride was absolutely excellent and very exciting. It’s an absolute must thing to do! Definitely recommend!
Response from the operator: Hello Gillian, We are delighted to hear that you had such a fabulous day exploring Iguazu Falls! It is wonderful to know that your guide’s knowledge and explanations added even more value to the experience. And the boat ride is certainly an adventure of its own! Getting so close to the falls and feeling their incredible power makes for an unforgettable highlight. Thank you for your enthusiastic recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Argentina or South America! Best wishes!
via Viator
Iguaza is amazing
We did the Argentina side of the resort & booking the trip was fine & all the info. There were mixed messages about taking your passport, which we didnt need as we only did argentina side. If you do the Brazil side then you will need to. We were not comfortable taking our passports. The pick up was fine & on time. At the start of the national park we had to wait an hour & half as few of the other guests entry passes had expired. There were 4 of us in English that had to wait as we had ours. The guide had to pay for the other guests but took ages! The tour company were not helpful & we were all getting annoyed as wasting time. When we tried to call the agent they wouldnt answer & just sent whats app message. We did get an apology message but due to time we didnt get on the train ride although we paid for this! Max our guide was amazing & we fid the whole top & lower tiere of the falls. A must do!! Just amazing & extra adventure was the boat ride! We had a fab day, was full on & tiring but worth every moment! Shame we didnt have time to do the Brazil side. Thank you to Max our guide as he was amazing, so caring in his nature & just made our day even with a delay start!
Response from the operator: Hello, Thank you for sharing such a detailed account of your day. We are delighted that, despite the unexpected delay at the beginning, you had a fantastic time exploring both the upper and lower circuits and especially enjoyed the boat ride! We are sorry for the long wait at the park entrance and the frustration this caused. We also understand your disappointment at missing the train ride as a result. Situations involving other passengers’ entrance tickets can occasionally affect the timing of a shared tour, but we appreciate how valuable every moment at Iguazu is and regret that this impacted your itinerary. Most of all, thank you for your wonderful words about Max. It is great to hear that his caring approach and guidance helped turn the day into such a memorable experience. We will make sure your comments reach him. We hope you have the chance to return someday and discover the Brazilian side as well! Warm wishes!
via Tripadvisor
We had the best time at Iguazu Falls!
Great way to see Iguazu Falls for convenience and overall experience! Bruno was a wonderful and helpful guide and the boat ride was definitely a highlight - do it!! Such an amazing time!
Response from the operator: Hello Alex, We are so happy to hear that you had such an amazing time exploring Iguazu Falls! It is wonderful to know that the organization and convenience of the tour allowed you to enjoy the experience without worrying about the logistics. We especially appreciate your kind words about Bruno. His helpful guidance can make such a difference when exploring the park, and we will be sure to share your feedback with him. And we completely agree that the boat ride is a highlight! Getting that close to the falls is an unforgettable way to experience their incredible power. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Argentina or South America! Warm wishes!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 189
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Say Hueque Travel, who run 38 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.4.
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Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Puerto Iguazu.
How much does Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck cost?
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Prices start at $159 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Puerto Iguazu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Puerto Iguazu is not rushed.
Is Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 541 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Puerto Iguazu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck?
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Around 189 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Puerto Iguazu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Puerto Iguazu and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Puerto Iguazu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Puerto Iguazu?
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On Outty we rank every Puerto Iguazu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small group Falls Both Sides - Argentina and Brazil, The private Iguazu Falls Tour Brazil, Argentina in 1 day, Argentine Experience: Immersive Dinner & Wine Pairing in Iguazú. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Iguazu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Puerto Iguazu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck?
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Included: Professional Bilingual guide; Safari Truck + Boat Ride + waterproof bag (to keep your belongings dry); In-vehicle air conditioning; and Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off from Puerto Iguazu hotels. Not included: Food and drinks; Gratuities; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 22 listed pickup locations in and around Puerto Iguazu. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers; and Pregnant women can not embark the Boat. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train and Safari Truck?
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Across 541 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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