| Iguazú
Falls (AR 070)
Ecological Tour
Departures: daily . All year round.
Guide: Spanish and bilingual (English - German - Italian - French)
Meals: half board at the hotel. Full board at the Lodge. Air Fare: not
included.
The most complete tour in the Iguazu Falls area. Enjoy the unique view
of 275 falls surrounded by the lusty virgin jungle of the Iguazu National
Park, which protects over 200 species of flora and 400species of birds
and wild animals. A special environment for countless adventure activities.
Get away from the massive flow of tourists and relax at Yacutinga Lodge
in the heart of the Rainforest, a unique place surrounded by misterious
wild life.
Day 1 - Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazú
Reception at the local airport and transfer to Hotel Sheraton International
within the Iguazú National Park. Accommodation.These magnificent
falls surrounded by a most exuberant subtropical forest have been included
by UNESCO among the Natural Monuments considered Mankind´s Heritage.
Excursion with a nature guide to: the Argentine Falls, walking along the
Upper and Lower Paths, to get a really close view of the imposing 275
waterfalls which cascade down the falll from a height of 70 meters, as
well as the amazing variety of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds and butterflies.
Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Day 2 - Puerto Iguazú
Breakfast. In the morning, visit to the Brazilian falls for a panoramic
view of the falls framed by a myriad of rainbows. In the afternoon, take
an open train out departing from the Visitor Center to make the journey
up to 'Garganta Station' where you will get off for a 1,200 meter walk
up to the Devil's Throat balcony, to share one of the greatest shows on
earth. Return by train to the Visitor Center.
Then take the 'Great Adventure', a brief navigation that will allow you
to approch the bottom of the San Martín and Tres Mosqueteros Falls
with an outstanding view of the Devil’s Throat. Take a 4WD truck
for a fascinating jungle safari along the Macuco trail, to get in touch
with the secrets of the rainforest. Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Day 3 - Puerto Iguazú / Yacutinga Lodge
Breakfast. Excursion to Iguazu Forest Reserve with its exclusive eco-touristic
resources along interpretative geobotanical circuits, giant and strangulating
trees, natural palmettoes, giant ferns (arborescents) and ecological bridges
can be admired. Trekking, abseiling or tyrolese can be practised. In the
afternoon, departure to Puesto Tigre. Transfer through the Argentine National
Park to La Blanquita Bay, upon arrival embarkation in motor boats to navigate
the upper Iguazú River up to the main port of Yacutinga Lodge.
Final transfer through the Yacutinga Private Natural Reserve up to the
Lodge. Welcome drink at the Lodge. Day at leisure to enjoy the best comfort
in a relaxed atmosphere, within the majestic Rainforest. Dinner. Overnight.
Day 4 – Yacutinga Lodge
Breakfast. In the morning, a guided hike through the Rainforest. Lunch.
In the afternoon, a floating trip through the Gallery Forest at the Riacho
San Francisco. Dinner. Overnight.
Day 5 – Yacutinga Lodge / Puerto Iguazú / Buenos
Aires
Breakfast. Guided hike through Yacutinga Private Reserve. Brunch. Transfer
to Puesto Tigre and to the local airport to board the return flight to
Buenos Aires.
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