The 13 Best Waterfall Tours in Brazil

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

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

Iguazu Falls tour review covering both Brazil and Argentina, border crossings, trails, optional boat ride, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“I had an amazing! Our tour guide Roberto was very well organized, speaks excellent English and well educated about the history. As we were in between locations, on the trails ha spoke about the history - very well and kind. Recommend the tour to anyone , they handle everything and make the experience effortless. You can just do the hikes (I recommend the boat as well, not included in the price - but it’s fun) and enjoy!”

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2.Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

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

Review of Paraty’s 6-hour jeep tour to Pedra Branca, Tobogã, Poço do Tarzan, and a traditional cachaça distillery.

“The tour was excellent, we even slide down the rock on waterfall Toboga and it was amazing!”

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

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

Review of Brazil’s Iguazu Falls and Macuco Safari, with boat tips, itinerary details, value advice, packing help, and honest drawbacks.

“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

See Iguassu Falls from Argentina and Brazil in one day, with bilingual guidance, border help, rainforest trails, and optional boat ride.

“We had a great time on this tour! We had such a fun group and a beautiful day! Bruno was a great tour guide and had really interesting facts and commentary throughout the tour. He takes great photos as well! He made what would have been a complicated process of switching parks/countries easy, fun, and quick! Couldn’t recommend this tour any more highly!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews Top rated

Review of Paraty’s private 4x4 waterfall tour, with natural slides, cachaça tasting, Gold Trail scenery, lunch, pricing, and practical tips.

“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

Review of a private Iguazu Falls day tour covering Brazil and Argentina, with border tips, costs, timing, guides, boat rides, and practical advice.

“Great communicsfion and logistics. Fernando was an A. Highly recommended. Flexible during the day depending on whet you wan to cover and the border crossings were easy.”

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

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

Review of Iguazú Falls’ private Brazil and Argentina day tour, with border tips, costs, routes, guides, boat options, and booking advice.

“A brilliant day and an experience to remember. Well organised and looked after as a solo traveller. Definitely worth visiting both Argentinian and Brazilian falls.”

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8.Private Day trip: Both sides of Iguazu Falls

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

See both Brazilian and Argentine sides of Iguazu Falls in one private day, with border help, priority access, flexible pacing, and optional boat rides.

“Full day private tour of Iguazu Falls with our guide Marco was the highlight of our 3 weeks in South America. The Falls are a natural wonder that must be seen to be appreciated - pictures and words will never do justice to their splendor. Marco was an excellent guide and greatly assisted in the border crossings into Brazil and back. Without his help the experience would not have been as enjoyable.”

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9.Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $81

Hike through Paraty’s Atlantic Forest to Saco Bravo Waterfall, where a sea-facing natural pool rewards a demanding trail and boat ride.

“This is a really authentic and stunning hike through the Mata Atlantica. Our guide Eugenia was knowledgeable and friendly.”

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10.Hiking in the Tijuca Forest : Waterfalls and Caves

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

Review of Rio’s Tijuca Forest hike with waterfalls, caves, wildlife, hotel pickup, and panoramic views for $62.

“This Tijuca Forest hike with Victor was one of the highlights of my entire trip! After checking off the big sightseeing spots, this was the perfect way to add some adventure and balance to my time in Rio. Victor isn’t just a guide—he’s clearly someone who lives for the outdoors. His energy was consistent, his timing was solid, and he knew all the hidden spots that made the trail feel personal and exciting. He shared great insights about the forest and even threw in some helpful tips about the city. The route was mostly primitive trail, which I appreciated. My monitor clocked it at around 4.5 miles, and it included…”

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

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

Review of a private two-day Amazon tour from Manaus to Presidente Figueiredo, with caves, waterfalls, meals, lodging, and practical tips.

“Super organized tour, very well led by guide Rodolpho, far exceeded our expectations, the main visiting places, Lago do Robertinho and Aquamak, were super structured, well maintained, with great options for leisure, relaxation, gastronomy aRead more”

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

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

Explore five waterfalls, jungle trails, caves, rapids and Crystal Lake near Manaus on a private, flexible day tour with lunch included.

“The tour guide was great. He spoke very good English. The caves and waterfalls were beautiful! So glad we booked this!”

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

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

Hike Rio’s Tijuca Forest to waterfalls, caves, and historic sites with a small group guide on an easy but active 5.5-mile trail.

“Alli was a great guide and very personable and informative! She also takes great photos!! Definitely recommend this tour!”

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