Private Half-Day Tour of Itaipu Dam and Wildlife Refuge in Foz do Iguaçu
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Foz do Iguacu
Experience the awe-inspiring Itaipu Dam and its surrounding wildlife refuge on a private half-day tour in Foz do Iguaçu. Marvel at the engineering wonders and enjoy guided tours before indulging in a delicious Brazilian lunch by the lake.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Itaipu Refugio Biologico - Accompanied by our expert local guide, the first part of the tour is taken in a walk through the protection unit, a space created to preserve the fauna and flora during the formation of the reservoir of the Plant, a refuge habitat of about 50 species of animals like jaguars, quati, alligators, king vultures and snakes, and more than 960 types of plants.

At the two kilometers trail in the middle of the native forest, the experience is magnified with learning about the environment.

  • Itaipu Dam - Take a tour through Itaipu Dam built between two countries, Brazil and Paraguay. A perfect entertaining trip that teaches you all about it, with ideal conditions for pictures and filming. Make stops for great views all along and by the reservoir.

Itaipu is a true marvel, the largest in the world in electricity generation responsible for almost 20% of Brazil’s electricity consumption and more than 90% of Paraguay’s. It’s a gigantic in all senses being one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern world.

Construction of the dam consumed enough concrete to build 210 football stadiums. The iron and steel used was enough to construct 380 towers like the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The double-decker bus tour is operated by Itaipu in a shared manner together with other unknown tourists.

  • Lake Itaipu - After the tour, have a delicious typical Brazilian lunch at the restaurant by the Itaipu lake, enjoy a beautiful view combined with excellent cuisine.
What's Included
  • Pickup & drop-off at any address, including hotels and airports.
  • All-inclusive pricing with VAT, taxes, handling charges, tolls, and parking fees.
  • Airport Greet & Meet service included.
  • Transportation in fully-equipped vehicles.
  • Entrance fees covered.
  • Private driver for groups over 4 people; for smaller groups, the guide drives.
  • Professional, licensed, and bilingual private tour guide.
What's Not Included
  • Lunch: It’s about $ 20.00 USD per person
  • Drinks.
  • Gratuities & tips. (optional).
Additional Information

It would be amiss not to bask in the awe-inspiring spectacle of the gargantuan Itaipu Dam when visiting Foz do Iguaçu! An absolute wonder, it’s the world’s biggest dam in terms of electricity production, supplying nearly 20% of electrical power for Brazil and 90% for Paraguay. Its vastness is unmissable, earning it a place among the top seven engineering marvels of the contemporary world.

Upon reaching the dam, you have the chance to indulge in no less than 3:30 h of exploratory time within two touring routes.

On your arrival, witness a spectacular vantage point which offers encompassing views of the complete structure.

Under the direction of our guide, the introductory segment of the tour comprises a stroll through the conservation unit, a sanctuary established to safeguard the habitats of around 50 animal species.

Next, we navigate the dam’s intricate facilities, courtesy of a comfortable, all-seeing double-decker bus provided by Itaipu.

Post tour, delight in a traditional Brazilian meal at the lakeside restaurant of Itaipu, where stunning scenery complements an impressive culinary spread.

Location
Itaipu Refugio Biologico
Avenida Tancredo Neves 6702
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Russell_s
Nov 7, 2022
Interesting contrast between nature and human accomplishments. - Our guide provided us with the opportunity to redo the biological refuge portion of the trip due to the heavy rain. She was very informative about the things we saw and local history. The dam is awesome to see.
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Tobiashl281ms
Oct 3, 2022
Great trip! - Mercio the guide was very nice and knowledgeable! We never felt rushed and he offered various different things to do before he dropped us of! Can recommend for anyone who never had been here before and looks for an easy and fun experience all around!
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