5 Days in Iguazu Falls Adventure: Trails, Boat Spray & Rainforest Lookouts
Build five active days around both sides of Iguazu Falls, with Argentina’s Upper and Lower Circuits, Brazil’s panoramic boardwalk, a boat-under-the-falls thrill ride, and quieter rainforest time near Puerto Iguazu. This draft is for active first-timers who want the border logistics, wet-weather pacing, and early-start strategy already mapped so they can fork it before booking park tickets and transfers.
Budget Breakdown
Per person, excluding flights
Per person · excludes flight · 5 days · varies by season
Where to Stay
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Daily Costs
Per person · per day
Budget
Comfort
Splurge
Accommodation
ARS 45,000
Simple Puerto Iguazu inn
ARS 85,000
Comfort hotel with pool
ARS 180,000
Rainforest lodge
Food
ARS 25,000
Empanadas, bakeries, casual parrilla
ARS 45,000
Sit-down dinners and park lunches
ARS 75,000
Lodge dining and premium steaks
Local transport
ARS 18,000
Bus and shared taxis
ARS 35,000
Taxis plus one transfer
ARS 70,000
Private cross-border driver
One-Time Costs
Not included in per-day figures above
Falls park entries and boat ride
ARS 180,000
Book Gran Aventura ahead in peak months
Flight Estimates
Return flights · economy · varies by booking time
Buenos Aires
$120–$260
ARS 130,000–285,000
São Paulo
$110–$240
BRL 600–1,300