24 Aug Best both sides of Iguazu falls one day tour
💦💦 Private transfer · both sides in one dayBoth Sides of Iguazu Falls in One Day from Puerto Iguazú
For travellers staying in Argentina: the Argentine park first, across the border to Brazil after lunch, and back to your Puerto Iguazú hotel or the IGR airport in the evening.
- 🏨Puerto Iguazú
- 💦Argentine falls
- 🛂Argentina exit
- 🛂Brazil entry
- 💦Brazil falls
- 🛂Brazil exit
- 🛂Argentina entry
- 🏨Puerto Iguazú
⏱️ Your day, hour by hour
This is the timing we suggest so you see the highlights of both parks. You and your driver can adjust it on the day.
- Pick-up at your Puerto Iguazú hotel or AirbnbAbout 20 minutes to the park, no border.
- Enter the Argentine park as it opensBe at the gate by about 07:45 to buy tickets and join the line. It's a 5-minute walk to Central Station.
- First train from Central StationTrains then leave every 30 minutes. The ride to Garganta Station takes about 20 minutes.
- Walk the boardwalk to the Devil's ThroatAbout 20 minutes on a metal walkway over the river.
- Devil's Throat lookoutSpend up to 40 minutes here: it's the most powerful view of the whole trip. 💦
- Train back to Cataratas StationLeave the lookout by 09:40 to catch it.
- Upper Trail (Paseo Superior)About 40 minutes, walking along the top of the falls.
- Lower Trail (Paseo Inferior)About 1 hour. More steps and more photo stops, close to the water.
- Lunch break, about 40 minutesKiosks near Cataratas Station and the entrance sell empanadas, sandwiches and hot dogs, or bring a picnic.
- Meet your driver and cross into BrazilYour driver meets you at the entrance and takes you through Argentine and Brazilian immigration.
- Arrive at the Brazil sideBetween 14:00 and 14:30, depending on traffic at the border. Take the free park bus to the Hotel das Cataratas stop (about 20 minutes).
- Cataratas Trail to the Devil's Throat1.2 km of viewpoints with the panorama across to Argentina, ending on the walkway and the elevator to Porto Canoas.
- Last buses from Porto CanoasThey take you back to the park entrance by closing time.
- Your driver takes you to Puerto IguazúBack across the border to Puerto Iguazú: hotel by about 19:00–19:30, the IGR airport by about 20:00.
More detail on trains, trails and the border: how to see both sides of Iguazu Falls in one day.
✅ What's included
Included
- Private car (1 to 4) or van (5 to 12), only for your group
- Pick-up at your Puerto Iguazú hotel, Airbnb or the IGR airport
- Transfer to the Argentine side, then across the border to the Brazil side
- Drop-off at your Puerto Iguazú hotel, Airbnb or the IGR airport
- Help at every immigration stop; cars skip the line of cars, vans use the tourist corridor
- Your luggage kept in the vehicle all day
- Our WhatsApp contact for the day
Not included
- Park tickets
- A guide: optional, ask us to add a private English-speaking guide
- The boat trip
- Food and drinks
- Child seats (not required by local law; you can bring your own)
Pick-up times after each park are set with your driver on the day.
Skip the line of carsHow we skip the line of cars at the Iguazu border
On busy days the line of cars at Argentine immigration can take hours. We avoid it in two ways, depending on how many of you are travelling. Every transfer is private: just your group.
Our two-car system
Driver 1 takes you to the border
Your first driver brings you past the queue to Argentine immigration and points out your second driver.
Walk through immigration
You stamp your passport with your bags. Your second driver waits about 25 metres away.
Driver 2 takes you on
Straight into the car on the other side and on to the falls, your hotel or the airport.
The tourist corridor
Into the tourist corridor
Your van leaves the line of cars and takes the lane for tourism vehicles at Argentine immigration.
A much shorter line
Only vans and tour buses use the corridor, so there are far fewer vehicles ahead of you.
Same van, same driver
No change of vehicle. Your group and your luggage stay together all the way.
🎬 Watch: both sides in one day
🚐 Our cars, vans, minibuses and coaches
Every transfer is private. We send the right vehicle for your group and your luggage, with a local driver who crosses the border every day.
1 to 4 passengers
5 to 12 passengers🚐 Private van
Mercedes Sprinter, Renault Master or similar
🧳 12 suitcases + 15 small bags
13 to 26 passengers🚌 Minibus
Marcopolo Senior or similar, with a local coordinator
🧳 Luggage space for the whole group
26 to 46 passengers
- ✅ Vehicles no older than 5 years
- 🛡️ Insured in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay
- 🎓 Drivers trained at Sest Senat
- 🔒 Private: never shared
🧑✈️ Meet your local drivers
Our drivers live in Foz do Iguaçu and cross the Brazil–Argentina border every day. They know the immigration posts, the park entrances and the quickest way around the traffic, so you don't have to.
- 🪧Waits for you at arrivals with your name
- 🛂Shows you where to go at each immigration post
- 🧳Loads your bags and keeps them locked in the vehicle
- 💡Local tips for the falls: what to see first and how long you need
- 🎓Trained at Sest Senat and licensed for tourist transport
★★★★★“Drivers were friendly, punctual, and great at guiding us through the border crossing process.”
Emma H. · Google
★★★★★“He made our plan work like a clock with his local knowledge. He even gave suggestions that made our trip even better.”
Norbert C. · Google
💬 Get a price for this both-sides day
Tell us your date, how many of you are travelling and where you start and finish. We plan the timing around park hours, your flights and the border, and email you the total price for a private car or van.
- 🚗 Car for 1 to 4, 🚐 van for 5 to 12, minibus or coach for bigger groups
- 🧳 Luggage stays in the vehicle all day
- 🛂 Help at every immigration stop
- ✈️ Start or finish at the IGU or IGR airport
Rather chat? WhatsApp +55 11 91086-6106.
🔁 Other same-day routes
Starting or finishing somewhere else? Pick the route that matches your hotels and flights.
Start in Foz do Iguaçu, finish in Foz do Iguaçu
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu
- Argentine falls
- Brazil falls
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu
Argentina first · hotel pick-up about 06:45 · or from the IGU airport if you land by 08:00
See this route →Start in Puerto Iguazú, finish in Foz do Iguaçu
- 🏨 Puerto Iguazú
- Argentine falls
- Brazil falls
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu
Argentina first · hotel pick-up about 07:25 · or from the IGR airport if you land by 08:30
See this route →Start in Foz do Iguaçu, finish in Puerto Iguazú
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu
- Brazil falls
- Argentine falls
- 🏨 Puerto Iguazú
Brazil first · hotel pick-up about 08:15 · or from the IGU airport if you land by 09:30
See this route →Start in Puerto Iguazú, finish in Puerto Iguazú
- 🏨 Puerto Iguazú
- Brazil falls
- Argentine falls
- 🏨 Puerto Iguazú
Brazil first · hotel pick-up about 07:15 · or from the IGR airport if you land by 07:45
See this route →Both sides in one day: the full guide · Transport combos for your whole stay
Five-star rated on Google and Tripadvisor
Travellers who did both sides in one day
Brazil, Argentina and the border with our drivers.
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
“I highly recommend to anyone who are looking for a smooth, easy and fast experience especially if you pressed for time. We wanted to see the falls from Argentina and from Brazil side and it is totally doable and we did not have to compromise on anything.”
Shoba S.Dec 2023
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
“Amazing experience at the falls. did both sides of falls, Argentina side was better ( in our opinion). The power of the falls is overwhelming and the beauty of the nature surrounding the falls is amazing, the butterflies on the Argentina side are beautiful.”
sarahNov 2025
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience with Nestor!
“Genuinely Nestor was such a highlight of our trip - he took us to both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides and took us on the best circuits, we had such a wonderful time with him and really do recommend him to anyone debating whether they should do it!”
Shreya B.Aug 2026
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
“The experience at the border was so easy and the drivers explained everything. They took care of logistics I didn’t expect like getting a driver from the Argentina side and the Brazil side. Told me the timeframe I had based on what I wanted to do/see.”
Alexis C.Feb 2026
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Perfect Service
“We used Iguazu Falls Travel to provide a pick up from IGR airport and visit the falls on the Argentina side then a transfer to visit the falls on the Brazil side and afterwards the 3 borders and back to IGR airport for our flights back to Buenos Aires. As we only had one day the timings were critical to us and Iguazu Falls Travel provided the perfect service.”
Martin R.Mar 2025
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Great Transfer by an Organized and Efficient Company
“Using Iguazu Falls Travel was a very wise decision as I was arriving by plane in Foz de Iguaçu, meaning the Brazil side, but was immediately going to Puerto de Iguazu, i.e. the Argentina side, and returning to the Brazil side the same evening.”
Mike P.Feb 2026
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Easiest way to see the Argentinian side of the falls
“The transfer to the Argentinian side of the falls was perfectly organised. We were picked up on time and the process of going through the border was very quick. Our driver on the other side agreed a pick up time but also gave us his WhatsApp number (there is WiFi) so we were able to move our departure time back.”
Becky C.Nov 2024
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
“Thanks to them, I was able to visit both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of Iguazu Falls, which are absolutely stunning regardless of the weather. Clovis went above and beyond by helping me rebook my waterfall entry time and suggesting that I visit the Bird Park first – excellent advice, as it turned out to be well worth seeing.”
MonikaJun 2026
- ★★★★★Google
“We flew down early afternoon from São Paulo and wanted to visit the Brazilian side of the falls before moving over to the Argentinian side and staying in Puerto Iguaza for 2 nights. Rather than mess around with buses and taxis this was the perfect solution. We got picked up and dropped off then just messaged our driver to pick us up.”
Chimay D.Oct 2024
- ★★★★★Google
“I highly recommend this transfer company! I organized transfer from the entrance of the Brazil side of Foz do Iguaçu National park to the Argentinian side. They confirmed by WhatsApp the day before and the morning of. The driver was a cautious driver and drove very well especially considering there was so much rain. It was so easy.”
Brooke O.Oct 2026
- ★★★★★Google
“Transfer from IGR to resort and then from the resort to Brazilian side of Iguazu and transfer to IGU was really seemless and hasslefree. Both Daniel on Argentinian side and Nestor on Brazilian side were terrific. I was worried about luggage transfer etc. and Iguazu Falls Travel made it so seamless. Great team”
Nitin U.Dec 2025
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Excellent service with a professional team.
“Excellent and very professional, we travelled from our hotel on the Argentine side to the airport on the Brazil side via the Brazilian park. Drivers were very kind and helpful, our journey was very smooth thanks to them. We wish we had used them earlier for the Argentinian side . Would definitely recommend them.”
AmigademariaMar 2024
- ★★★★★Google
“This transfer service was amazing! Their website was incredibly clear with instructions for exactly how I could go to the Argentina side of the falls just for the day, despite all the confusing regulations and rules due to the pandemic. They picked me up at my hotel on the Brazilian side, got me across to the Argentina side, and then brought me back to the airport.”
Merri E.Jan 2022
- ★★★★★Google
“Great organization and timeliness, fast and safe same-day transfer from IGU to the Argentinian side and back to the Brazilian side of the falls, and finally to our hotel, with great tips about what to focus on since we visited Iguazu for a day only.”
Christos P.May 2026
- ★★★★★Google
“The drivers on both side were on time, friendly, and resourceful. Shout out especially to Clovis, who drove me to the Brazilian side of the falls, he was awesome!”
Michael S.Feb 2025
- ★★★★★Google
“Prompt, efficient, always on time, friendly, very professional and excellent responsive communication by Ronny over emails and Nestor over WhatsApp. Used for pick-up from Brazil Iguazu airport, to view the Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls, and drop-off at the Argentinian Iguazu airport while staying on the Brazil side.”
Slabbs 7.Oct 2026
Questions about this both-sides day
What time do you pick us up?
About 07:25 from your Puerto Iguazú hotel or Airbnb. From the IGR airport, your flight should land by about 08:30; later arrivals are possible with less time in the parks.
Can we go straight to a flight at the end of the day?
Yes. The earliest flight we recommend is from about 20:00 at IGR. Tell us your flight time and we'll plan the day around it.
Can we leave our luggage in the vehicle?
Yes. Your bags stay locked in the vehicle while you visit both parks. Please take money, passports and valuables with you.
Are the park tickets included?
No. Pay at each park or buy online in advance; we send you the links in your confirmation email. Entrance fees.
Does a guide come with us?
No, it's a private transfer and you explore at your own pace. You can add a private English-speaking guide for one or both sides.
Is there an extra tax in Argentina?
Puerto Iguazú charges a small per-person environmental tax at a roadside booth on the way to the Argentine park. It's paid directly by passengers.
Which documents do we need?
A valid passport for everyone, including children, and any visa your nationality needs for Brazil and Argentina. Passport guide.
Want this day planned for you?
Tell us your date, your group and your flights. We'll email you the price within 24 hours.