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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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