Argentina | Road Scholar Trip Extension: Iguazu Falls
About this trip
Marvel at the largest waterfall system in the world – right at the Triple Frontier junction of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay – Iguazú Falls. Extend your program to take in spectacular views from a variety of vantage points of the hundreds of falls carrying millions of gallons of water every day, and discover the diversity of flora and fauna inhabiting the rainforest that surrounds this wonder of the world.
Highlights
- Stay at the Amérian Portal del Iguazú, a unique hotel with a coveted location just 9 miles away from the falls that boasts incomparable views of the convergence of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers.
- Visit Argentina’s side of Iguazú National Park and ride the ecological train to experience the breathtaking power of the falls.
- Have free time to explore the falls via strolls along the park’s pathways at your own pace.
1 Travelers
$1,095
Land Cost
Group size
Book 1 travelers and 0 group
leaders travel for free
2 Travelers
$675
Land Cost
Group size
Book 2 travelers and 0 group
leaders travel for free
Daily Itinerary
Print ItineraryIguazu
Day 1Arrival at Iguazu Falls Airport and you will be met outside the airport by your driver and will transfer you to the hotel.
Mercure Iguazu
Iguazu
Day 2In the morning, we depart towards the Iguazú National Park to visit the Iguazú Falls, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. During the tour, we go through the three circuits of the park: Garganta Del Diablo (to reach the balcony and viewpoint of the most imposing falls of the park), The Upper Trail (that provides a view of the falls from above) and The Lower Trail (that offers a closer contact with the vegetation and the falls). During the tour, free time to have lunch (not included) and to take The Great Adventure (optional). This boat ride takes you into the very heart of the falls followed by a walk through the jungle. In the afternoon, you will return to the hotel for time on your own.
Breakfast-
included
Mercure Iguazu
Depart
Day 3In the morning, we visit the Brazilian side of the Falls. *Please note visa is required. Once inside the National Park, we walk along the only path that leads us to Garganta del Diablo viewpoint. As we walk, we appreciate a view of almost all the waterfalls. In order to take the Brazilian Falls excursion it is required to leave on a flight after 4PM. You will then return to hotel to gather luggage and will transfer to the airport for your departure flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met outside baggage claim and will transfer to your hotel.
Breakfast-
included
Buenos Aires
Day 4After breakfast, time at leisure, then you will transfer to the airport for your departure flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires we can transfer you to your hotel for overnight.
Breakfast-
included
725 Continental
Depart/Join
Day 5Join Road Scholar program.
Pricing
Print Pricing1 Travelers
$1,095
Land Cost
Group size
Book 1 travelers and 0 group
leaders travel for free
2 Travelers
$675
Land Cost
Group size
Book 2 travelers and 0 group
leaders travel for free
What's Included
- Activities and meals as mentioned in itinerary
What's Not Included
- Tips
Pricing Details
Rates are based on double occupancy for participants.
Prices are valid for travel from Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027. Holiday surcharges may apply.
Prices are valid for travel from Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027. Holiday surcharges may apply.
Travel Info
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