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3-Day Luxury Iguazu Falls Tour

2 Nights·3 Days

Overview

Embark on a luxury Iguazu Falls tour where nature takes center stage. Elevating this experience is the iconic Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, an exquisite retreat that boasts unparalleled high-end facilities, holding the exclusive distinction of being the only hotel located entirely within the boundaries of the Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side, which offers guests private, crowd-free access to the falls at dawn and dusk.

Beyond the elegant suites and world-class dining, the true magic of this destination lies in its immersive outdoor experiences. A variety of curated activities allow travelers to forge a deep connection with the falls and the vibrant Atlantic Forest that envelops the property. Guests can embark on guided nature walks through the lush jungle to spot animals, thrilling boat rides that venture right up to the cascading waters, or enjoy tranquil twilight strolls as the forest comes alive.

After a day of exploring the rainforest and marveling at the panoramic views of Iguazu Falls, guests can retreat to the hotel’s luxurious sanctuary. Whether unwinding by the swimming pool surrounded by orchids or sipping caipirinhas on the terrace as the sun sets over the falls, the experience is nothing short of extraordinary.

  • Full itinerary: Brazilian-side panorama, Macuco Safari boat ride, sunrise and sunset at the falls, dawn rainforest walk, moonlit walk.
  • Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, the only hotel inside Iguaçu National Park in Brazil: a five-star stay that lets you see the falls before the public gates open (around 9 AM) and after day-trippers leave.
  • Exclusive sunrise on the Cataratas Trail (~1.5 km).
  • Wildlife on the First Light Walk: toucans, coatis, and capuchin monkeys, plus 1,500+ birds at nearby Parque das Aves.
  • Macuco Safari: an electric-jeep ride through the canopy and a speedboat right under the falls (~1h45).
  • Night of the Falls: Full Moon, a night walk to contemplate the lunar rainbow.
  • Activities led by experienced local guides.
  • All-inclusive experience: airport transfers, accommodation inside the park, the meals listed in the itinerary, and guided activities.
  • Please note: This is a suggested itinerary. Activities are booked separately, based on each traveler’s preferences and, in some cases, subject to an assessment of weather conditions, water levels, and the lunar calendar.

Itinerary

Day 1

Airport Transfer / Brazilian-Side Panorama / Exclusivity in the Tower

  • Transfer Foz do Iguaçu Airport (IGU) to the hotel~25 min
  • Falls Trail (~1.5 km) and Exclusivity in the Towergolden hour

You land at Foz do Iguaçu and transfer about 25 minutes to the hotel inside Iguaçu National Park. In the late afternoon, as the day-tour buses leave, you step out onto the Brazilian-side Falls Trail and finish at the panoramic walkway and elevator facing the Devil's Throat (Garganta do Diabo) in golden-hour light, with almost no one else there.

The day closes with the Belmond signature Exclusivity in the Tower, champagne and canapés at the park’s highest viewpoint, and then a free evening to rest, grab a bite or enjoy the hotel’s leisure areas.

Meals included: Breakfast.

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Day 2

Macuco Safari / Day at Leisure / Night of the Falls: Full Moon

  • Macuco Safari (electric-jeep + speedboat under the falls)~1h45
  • Day at leisurespa, pool, gardens
  • Night of the Falls: Full Moon~1h30 · between 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM

The morning opens with the perk no day-tripper gets: the Cataratas Trail to yourself at first light. Then comes the Macuco Safari, the classic Brazilian-side adventure: an electric-jeep ride through the canopy, a short forest trail, and a speedboat ride right under the falls (the Three Musketeers and the Devil’s Throat), about 1h45 in total.

With the falls quiet by day, the rest of the daytime is yours: the spa, the pool, the gardens, or another unhurried walk on the Cataratas Trail. The day builds toward the evening’s headline experience.

After dark, set out on the “Night of the Falls: Full Moon,” a moonlit walk along the footbridges of the falls to witness one of nature’s rarest spectacles, the lunar rainbow. Created by moonlight refracting through the mist, this ethereal phenomenon appears only under perfect conditions, which makes it a genuinely once-in-a-lifetime sight. This is an exclusive, seasonal experience available only to Belmond Hotel das Cataratas guests, lasting about 1h30 between 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM.

Please notice: “The Night of the Falls: Full Moon” depends on the lunar calendar and runs only on full-moon nights in suitable weather. Confirm the available dates and whether the experience is viable for your stay when you book.

Meals included: Breakfast.

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Day 3

First Light Walk / Macuco Safari / Departure

  • First Light Walk (optional early start)dawn rainforest walk
  • Check-out and airport transfer

Early risers join the Belmond signature First Light Walk, a dawn rainforest walk with Leica binoculars to spot toucans, coatis, and capuchin monkeys before breakfast.

Time permitting, you can instead visit Parque das Aves, Latin America’s largest bird park, with more than 1,500 birds across 150+ species at the park entrance. After a late breakfast and check-out, you transfer back to the airport.

Meals included: Breakfast.

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What is Included

  • Round-trip airport transfer (Foz do Iguaçu Airport ⇌ hotel)
  • 2-night stay at Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, inside Iguaçu National Park
  • Breakfast
  • Guided tours
  • Local guides

Not included

  • Flight tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not listed
  • Spa treatments
  • Optional extras (see list below)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

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