Iguaçu Waterfalls: Canoe & Rainforest Expedition

We were met on location by Jefferson, Frank and Arthur. First of all Jefferson took us on a walk along a trail whilst telling us about the flora and fauna and about the area. The trail led to the river bank where we were met again by Frank and Arthur. We got in the kayaks and paddled down river until we came to a point where a small river emerged. We stopped and climbed up beside the river until we reached some rapids. We were able to get in the water at this point and play in the rapids which was great fun! We then made our way back down to the main river and paddled back up to the starting point. We were met again there by Jefferson who escorted us back along the trail to the base. Altogether a very enjoyable 3 hours or so.

I cannot say enough positive things about the flexibility, knowledge and just fun and joy that I had on this kayaking trip. In short, if you like the water and being in nature, DO THIS EXCURSION! This is exactly the type of thing I like to do when I’m on vacation and traveling. But when I was doing my research, this never came up! I didn’t even see it listed in things to do until I was already on my way to Foz do Iguazu. I wasn’t sure then if I could fit it in, but the guys from the company figured it out and helped me make it happen (communicating in English by WhatsApp). I signed up the night before, showed up that morning and I am so glad I did. I did this in the early morning when I had a flight that early afternoon to Rio. I was able to get back to my hotel shower change clothes grab my luggage that was already packed and got to the airport in time. Whew! Because it was the winter and cold in the morning ( I did the early morning trip), I was the only one on the trip. I cannot say enough about the fact that instead of canceling on me, I got a private excursion. I had so much fun and learned so much about the area, The wildlife, the river, the history of the area . And it was just a great day on the water with a nice hike in and out. I’ll be honest. Because it was so hard to find out about this, it didn’t come up in my initial searches, and every review is five stars (how’s that possible?) , I was concerned that it was a scam. I 100% assure you it is not a scam. The other thing that kind of took me back was a meeting spot is a bit out of town and in the intersection between the farming community and the woods but on Google maps it said it was a eco sports company so I figured what the heck.why not. Again, I’m so glad I did. The guys speak English and of course, Portuguese and also some Spanish maybe other languages too. I love the story of how their company came to be. They used to go to the river for fun for themselves after working and on weekends and they said, hey is there a way we can turn this into an actual job and they did! And we are all the better for it. I love the story about how the first year they were hiking all the equipment in in the morning down to the river, then doing the tours, then finishing the tours, then hiking all the equipment all way back out of the river area and into storage somewhere. They come a long way since then! No more hiking equipment in. They have their own permanent structures etc. I think they’ve been in business for about a little bit less than a decade. There was a storm a couple years ago that destroyed their changing room and nice bathroom outpost so be aware of that. Tip - wear water shoes and layers. I had socks on and water shoes for the first part of hike because it was cold but by the end, I was warm and toasty. In short, if you like the water, do this!

This was a great hiking and kayaking experience with very friendly and knowledgeable guides in a very beautiful area. The guides knew the terrain very well, were able to communicate with us in English, and were very prepared. The hike was adequately challenging for us 58-year-olds who love to hike in the mountains in Colorado (not just boring and flat). I would highly recommend this the activity!

Amazing experience! Approx half kayaking and half hiking plus a swim in a beautiful secluded waterfall. Hike is a bit challenging, but the company installed ropes and stairs to help. The paddle back is also a bit challenging. 5 stars! Wear bug spray!

We had not originally planned on doing a kayaking tour, but I am so glad that we did! This is way more than just kayaking on this amazing river between Brazil and Argentina, we also hiked through jungle, tasted local fruits, played in a waterfall, and left with a new appreciation for this beautiful area! Jefferson and his team did a great job of keeping us safe going up and down the jungle trail, and Francisco led the kayaking tour. Archie helped us along the entire tour. We are 70 & 78 years old, and my daughter is 40. They helped us when needed, and we always felt safe and respected. If you want yo get away from "touristy" places, see some nature that's off the beaten path, and spend an enjoyable time with some great guys - I highly recommend this tour!

Fantastic and immersive experience. It started with an easy trek in the rainforest, we then moved on to a hidden waterfall through canoeing in the river. Unforgettable! The guides and all the personnel was very nice and made the stay so so enjoyable. Worth every minute if you like this kind of experiences.

Great experience , close contact with nature ! To do if you Sto arrivando! In Iguacu ! Everything was perfect ! Thank you all

We had a great time on the hiking/kayaking expedition! The rainforest and river were beautiful and the guides pointed out some cool stuff. We chose to go a little farther and hike to a nice waterfall for a short swim. Thanks Jefferson, Fran, and Artur!

Really great time! Super pretty waterfall :) It is muddy so come prepared with good shoes and bug spray. Swimming in the falls was super refreshing

By far the best outdoor adventure activity I ever did in Foz do iguacu ! Unlike other tours, it feels much more personal, the guides are all local people who can advise and give tips on other activities to do in the city! I went with my 9 year old daughter on a rainy day, and they took all the precautions and safety measures necessary (a guide took my daughter on a little boat) ❤️ from the walk in the jungle to the kayak along the iguacu river, the connection to nature was amazing! Do expect to get dirty and wet, but definitely worth the while!