Iguazu Falls Photo TourThe Earth's Most Spectacular WaterfallsWorld Photo Travels | Photography Tours and Expeditions
- Mike Reyfman
and its Colorful Inhabitants
Start: April 9, 2025, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
End: April 13, 2025, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Group: Maximum 5 guests
Price: $2460 ($2650 after Nov. 30, 2024) Single accommodation $900
Guides: Mike Reyfman, and local guides
The Earth's Most Spectacular Waterfalls.
Iguazu Falls, straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil, is a paradise for photographers and is considered one of the most spectacular waterfalls on earth! Imagine 300 roaring falls plummeting down 80 meters to the earth – that's Iguazu! Nearly 80 percent of the falls are on the Argentinian side, and about 20 percent are on the Brazilian side.
On the Argentinian side, you can get up close to the falls, capturing dramatic, immersive shots. The Upper and Lower Circuits provide various angles, and the boardwalk to Devil’s Throat allows you to photograph the most powerful section of the falls up close, creating opportunities for breathtaking and dynamic images. The Brazilian side offers panoramic views, allowing photographers to capture the vastness and full grandeur of the falls. The walkways and viewpoints provide sweeping vistas, ideal for wide-angle shots that encompass the entirety of the falls and the surrounding lush rainforest. Tight crops with a telephoto lens provide another perspective. Together, the Argentinian and Brazilian sides provide a comprehensive and varied photographic experience, with both close-up details and expansive landscapes, ensuring a rich and diverse portfolio of one of the world's most impressive natural wonders. We will also do our best to organize an optional moonwalk on April 12 to see Devil's Throat at night. This addition depends on weather and trail conditions.
To add more color to our portfolios, we are planning a visit to Jardin de los Picaflores, a small private garden on the Argentinian side. It offers the chance to capture stunning images of colorful hummingbirds in a lush garden setting, adding a unique and vibrant element to your photographic journey. On the Brazilian side, Parque das Aves provides the opportunity to photograph a variety of exotic birds in their natural habitats, enhancing your collection with vibrant wildlife shots. Black capuchin monkeys and coatis are often seen in groups at Iguazu, adding a lively and natural charm to the park's surroundings.
☛ FEATURE: TWO COUNTRIES - TWO NATIONAL PARKS | During our workshop, we'll explore both the Argentinian and Brazilan sides of the waterfalls.
☛ FEATURE: JARDIN DE LOS PICAFLORES | A small and charming private garden where we can observe and photograph many kinds of hummingbirds.
☛ FEATURE: PARQUE DAS AVES | A 16.5-hectare bird park housing 500+ birds of 165 species in their natural habitat. Vast tree shelters for direct bird interaction and photography.
Itinerary
Day 1 | April 9, 2025
- Participants of our adjacent Patagonia trip flying from El Calafate to Puerto Iguazu with a connection in Buenos Ares. We will provide the info regarding suggested flights at a later date.
- New participants are to arrive in Puerto Iguazu in the afternoon.
- The hotel is included and the group will meet in the evening for dinner and instructions.
Travel Day
Day 2 | April 10, 2025
- We will the first at the gates in the morning to beat the crowds and will spend the first part of the day in the National Park exploring both the Upper and Lower Circuits.
- After returning to town and having lunch we will visit a small private garden located in Puerto Iguazu to photograph colorful hummingbirds and other small avian in a garden setting.
Iguazu National Park (Argentina) & Jardin de los Picaflores
Days 3 | April 11, 2025
- Today, we wake up long before sunrise and cross the border into Brazil to be on the Brazilian side of the falls with the first light. We will be the first on the trails and able to use our tripods for some creative photography.
- We will spend the middle of the day in Parque das Aves, photographing a variety of Atlantic Rainforest birds and the forests they inhabit in very large enclosures.
- We are planning to return to the National Park for evening photography session.
Iguacu National Park (Brazil) & Parque das Aves
Day 4 | April 12, 2025
- We will spend most of the day in the National Park visiting the Upper and Lower Circuits and Devil's Throat.
- We will do our best to attend the optional Full Moon Walk (not included) to see and photograph the moonlit Devil's Throat (weather and trail conditions permitting).
Iguazu National Park (Argentina)
Day 5 | April 13, 2025
- Depending on the participants' preferences we will organize transfers to Puerto Iguazu International Airport (IGR) on the Argentinian side or to Foz do Iguacu International Airport (IGU) on the Brazilian side.
Departure Home
Accommodation
From our experience, even booking the super-expensive Gran Melia hotel inside the Argentinian side of the park does not guarantee access to the falls at sunrise or sunset. There is a guard in the area preventing hotel guests from entering the trails outside of official hours.
We chose to save $2000 per person and will stay in a very nice hotel in Puerto Iguazu offering panoramic views of the Iguazu River and the Triple Frontier. The hotel is surrounded by a lush garden with a swimming pool. We will be the first in line to enter the park in the morning. On the Brazilian side, we will work with a guide who has a special permit to bring clients to the park before sunrise.
Fitness Level
A basic level of fitness will allow you to enjoy this trip.
On the Argentinian side, The Upper Circuit is relatively easy, with flat paths and plenty of viewpoints. The Lower Circuit is a bit more challenging, with some stairs, but offers closer views of the falls. The iconic Devil’s Throat viewpoint is accessible via a boardwalk, which is generally easy to walk. On the Brazilian side, the walkways and viewpoints are easily accessible offering stunning panoramic views of the falls. Expect sets of stairs in some places.
Weather
In April, Iguazu Falls experiences pleasant autumn weather, with average high temperatures around 77°F (25°C) and average low temperatures around 61°F (16°C). The weather is generally mild and comfortable, making it an excellent time to visit the falls. Rainfall can occur, so it's advisable to bring waterproof gear. The lush surroundings and powerful water flow create stunning photography opportunities during this time of year.
What is Included
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Private transportation during the trip with professional driver services.
- Hands-on photography instruction with an excellent client-to-instructor ratio.
- Licensed guide with a special permit to enter the National Park on the Brazilian side of the falls before sunrise.
- Shared accommodation in a comfortable hotel.
- Entrance tickets to Brazilian and Argentinian National Parks.
- Entrance tickets to Jardin de Picaflores.
- Entrance tickets to Parque das Aves.
- Breakfasts.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Single accommodation ($900 value).
- Optional Full Moon Walking Tour admission fee.
- Airfare.
- Lunches and dinners.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa fees (if applicable).
- Tips to local guides and drivers.
- Any extras not mentioned in the included list.
Terms of Payment
A deposit payment of $700 is required to confirm booking. We will send you payment instructions upon registration. The remaining balance is due December 12, 2024.
Please register for this expedition using the form below.
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