Top 11 Boat Tours in Puerto Iguazu

1.Gran Aventura Boat and Argentinian Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 393 reviews · 12 hours · from $170Our pick

Spend up to 12 hours in Iguazu National Park with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, 4x4 jungle transport, ecological train rides, three waterfall trails, and the thrilling Gran Aventura boat. Guides such as Claudia, Chelo, Lucio, and Marcelo Solis have helped guests navigate the park, though English service can vary. Bring dry clothes, snacks, and your passport.

“Pick up was prompt. Sergio (our guide) was nice, informative and also funny. He gave us information right before each activity. The boat ride was the highlight of our trip. The whole experience was amazing!”

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2.Iguazú Falls Boat Ride Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 9 hours · from $192

Leave Foz do Iguaçu in a small van for a guided day at Argentina’s Iguazú Falls. Your guide handles the border crossing and park entry, then leads you to Devil’s Throat, the Upper Circuit, and the Great Adventure boat ride. Guides including Fabio and Claudio are praised for clear directions and local insight. Bring dry clothes: the boat gets you completely soaked.

“Fabio is an amazing guide, very helpful and informative. And the boat ride was super fun.”

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3.Argentinian Iguazu Falls with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 5 hours · from $197

Cross from Foz do Iguaçu into Argentina for a guided visit to Iguazu National Park and the Gran Aventura boat ride. You’ll hike through jungle, race along the Lower Iguazu River, approach San Martín Falls, and walk the boardwalks near Devil’s Throat. Guides such as Joao, Junior, Cristiano, and Marcos are praised for smooth border help and clear local insight.

“Had a blast ! Iguazu is beautiful and Vladimiro was amazing and funny - a pleasure to spend the day (and next day too) with him. We did next day Brasil view which was also stunning and totally recommended. The boat was a lot of fun!!”

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4.Argentinian Iguazu Falls with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 146 reviews · 8 hours · from $197

This 8-hour Argentine Iguazu Falls tour pairs hotel pickup with the Gran Aventura boat ride under the falls. A multilingual guide leads you through the park, down to Puerto Macuco, and along the lower circuit before returning to Puerto Iguazu. Bring a passport, sturdy shoes, and dry clothes.

“Excellent tour, Eddie was a great guide. He took excellent care of us and made sure we knew every aspect of the day. The tour was perfect for the amount of time we had and the views were amazing. The boat ride was great as well.”

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5.Argentinian Side with Boat Ride, Jungle-truck and Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about eight hours exploring Iguazu National Park from Puerto Iguazú. Ride the park train to Devil’s Throat, walk the Upper Path, then take a jungle truck and Zodiac boat close to the falls. Guides such as Pájaro, Ricardo, and Horacio have earned praise for managing crowds and multilingual groups.

“I did this trip solo before a business trip in Rio. Stayed at the Hotel Cataracas- incredible! The tour was excellent. Our guide Horacio was great. He did not rush us and kept tabs on us all. It was ALL incredible but the boat was the highlight! Not to be missed. Loved this small tour. Perfect!”

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6.Iguazú Falls Adventure with 4WD & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 88 reviews · 12 hours · from $145

Spend 12 hours at Iguazú National Park with a bilingual Spanish and English guide. Walk the Devil’s Throat and Superior Circuit, ride 8 kilometers along the Yacaratiá trail, then take a semi-rigid boat through rapids toward the Three Musketeers Falls. The boat requires good mobility and is limited to ages 12 and older.

“Esta excursión fatal. Es una estafa. El proveedor del lugar no responde. Nunca me recogieron en el punto de recogida señalado. Nunca se pusieron en contacto conmigo ni responden los correos electrónicos ni los mensajes. Me cobraron muchísimo dinero 390 USD por 3 personas. Y EN CATARATAS DE IGUAZÚ NADIE LOS CONOCE Y EL MISMO TOUR POR PERSONA CUESTA 60 dólares.”

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7.Iguazú Falls with Boat Ride & Optional Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 - 14 hours · from $600Top rated

You’ll fly from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú, meet a private guide such as Jonatan, Mateo, or Mariana, and spend the day walking Iguazú National Park before the Great Adventure boat ride. Expect dramatic Devil’s Throat views, wildlife, heavy spray, lunch, and a very early return to Buenos Aires.

“Wonderful trip - all went smoothly and we had a fab day for it with clear blue skies. Jonathan is an excellent guide - so knowledgeable about the park, its history and the wildlife, and very organised. Thank you for a great experience. Sandra, Wellington, NZ”

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8.Argentine Falls & Great Adventure Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 51 reviews · 8 hours · from $177

Spend eight hours at Argentina’s Iguazu Falls with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk the Upper and Lower circuits, ride the park train to Devil’s Gorge, then take the Great Adventure truck and boat ride beneath San Martin, Bosetti, and Three Musketeers falls. Bring your passport, park fee, and dry clothes.

“Great day. Was demanding and wet. Our guide Pacajo was fantastic”

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9.Argentinian Falls Tour + Optional Boat Ride (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 8 hours · from $89Best value

Spend about five hours exploring Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side with private air-conditioned transport from Puerto Iguazú or Foz do Iguaçu. Your guide handles the border crossing and park logistics, points out the best trail views, and can help arrange the optional boat ride. Guides may include Cris, Jair, Paulo, Junior, Phillipe, or Marcos.

“Paulo un excelente guía, explica historia, la vida dentro de Iguazú, altamente recomendado, si visitan Iguazú vayan a través de Paulo”

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10.Iguazu Falls Boat Tour and Gran Aventura

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 20 reviews · 8 hours · from $250

Spend eight hours on Argentina’s side of Iguazu National Park, with a train ride to Devil’s Throat, a jungle safari, and the Gran Aventura boat trip. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Expect big views, close waterfalls, and a serious soaking. Hotel pickup is available from Foz do Iguaçu.

“We booked this activity as an anniversary gift to make our visit to the Argentine side of the falls a special experience. Sadly, it turned out to be a stressful experience with no pick up time communicated in advance, when communication did come through at 10pm the night before it was for the wrong thing - an experience to visit the Brazil side! The transport to pick us up was over an hour and a half later than when the tour should have started at the falls itself. We booked with one company and then got another with a group of people who had clearly just been shoved together -…”

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11.Iguazu Falls Argentinas Tour and Great Adventure Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $195

Spend eight hours at Iguazu Falls with hotel pickup in Argentine-side Iguazu, a Spanish or English-speaking guide, and walks on the Devil’s Throat, Superior, and Lower circuits. Add the Great Adventure boat ride for close views of the rapids and waterfalls. Park admission and lunch cost extra, and the boat trip is for ages 12 and up.

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