How much does the Macuco Safari cost?

R$384 for the tour with the boat. Macuco Selva, without the boat, is R$192, and combinations with rafting and canyoning run from R$384 to R$795. Rafting on its own costs R$219.

Children aged 7 to 11, students, Brazilians aged 60 and over, and residents of the municipalities bordering the park, at 50% off. Children aged 0 to 6 go free. The benefits are exclusive to Brazilians.

Is the park ticket included?

No. The Macuco operates inside Iguaçu National Park, so you also need the park ticket. They are two separate purchases.

How long does the tour take?

About 2 hours in total, with 25 to 30 minutes on the water. Before the boat there is a 2 km ride through the forest in an electric vehicle and a 600-metre guided trail.

Do you really get wet?

Completely: the boat goes into the base of the falls. Bring a change of clothes and keep electronics in a dry bag.

Macuco Safari: 2026 prices, what is included and who pays half

Macuco Safari: the boat tour that goes into the waterfall

R$384, three stages, and a rule that catches foreign visitors: half price is for Brazilians only

It costs R$384, comes in three stages and soaks you completely. The rule that surprises people is the half-price one, which applies only to Brazilians.

Macuco Safari: the boat tour that goes into the waterfall

Direct answer: The Macuco Safari costs R$384 and is the boat trip that goes into the base of the falls. There is 50% half price for children aged 7 to 11, students, Brazilians aged 60 and over, and residents of the municipalities bordering the park — but the benefit is exclusive to Brazilians. Children aged 0 to 6 go free. The National Park ticket is separate, and you get completely soaked.

The official rates

Tour	Price
Macuco Safari (with boat)	R$384.00
Macuco Selva (no boat)	R$192.00
Macuco Safari + Rafting	R$576.00
Macuco Safari + Canyoning	R$576.00
Macuco Selva + Canyoning	R$384.00
Macuco Safari + Rafting + Canyoning	R$795.00
Rafting on its own	R$219.00

Half price (50%) for children aged 7 to 11, students, Brazilians aged 60 and over, and residents of the municipalities bordering the National Park. Children aged 0 to 6 go free.

The rule that catches foreign visitors: half-price benefits are exclusive to Brazilians. Visitors from abroad pay full price, even at 60 or as students.

The park ticket is separate

The Macuco operates inside Iguaçu National Park, so you need the park ticket to reach it. They are two separate purchases. See what the falls ticket costs.

The three stages

It is not just the boat. The tour comes in three parts:

An electric vehicle covering about 2 km of forest inside the park, with a guide explaining the vegetation and wildlife
A 600-metre guided trail through the forest
The boat, with life jackets, which goes into the base of the falls

The navigation itself lasts 25 to 30 minutes, and the whole thing takes about 2 hours.

Hours

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm. Saturdays and Sundays: 8:30am to 5pm. Departures are frequent and do not require advance booking, though in high season it pays to arrive early.

You will get soaked, properly

This is not brochure exaggeration: the boat goes under the falls. Bring a change of clothes and keep electronics in a dry bag. What you are wearing comes back drenched.

The full list is in what to pack for Iguazu Falls.

Is it worth it?

It is the most popular paid excursion on the Brazilian side, and the experience is unlike anything on the trail: you stop being an observer and end up in the water.

To fit it into your itinerary, see how long a visit to the falls takes.

Sources: Macuco Safari (official ticket table and hours) · verified 11/09/2026

How much does the Macuco Safari cost?: R$384 for the tour with the boat. Macuco Selva, without the boat, is R$192, and combinations with rafting and canyoning run from R$384 to R$795. Rafting on its own costs R$219.
Who gets half price?: Children aged 7 to 11, students, Brazilians aged 60 and over, and residents of the municipalities bordering the park, at 50% off. Children aged 0 to 6 go free. The benefits are exclusive to Brazilians.
Is the park ticket included?: No. The Macuco operates inside Iguaçu National Park, so you also need the park ticket. They are two separate purchases.
How long does the tour take?: About 2 hours in total, with 25 to 30 minutes on the water. Before the boat there is a 2 km ride through the forest in an electric vehicle and a 600-metre guided trail.
Do you really get wet?: Completely: the boat goes into the base of the falls. Bring a change of clothes and keep electronics in a dry bag.

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