Off-Road Safaris in South America: 8 That Fill a Day Properly

1.From Foz do Iguazu: Brazil Iguazu Falls & Macuco Safari Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 358 reviews · from $134Our pick

From Foz do Iguaçu, visit the Brazilian side of Iguaçu Falls with hotel pickup, park entry, a guided walk, and the Macuco Safari boat. Ride through Atlantic Forest by electric vehicle, view Devil’s Throat from the observation deck, and expect a thrilling soaking near the cascades. Groups are limited to 15, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish guides.

“Incredible impressions! A waterfall, a boat trip, a walk through the forest - these are memories for a lifetime! A very cool guide, the group was also friendly and friendly. I definitely recommend both the tour agency and Iguazu Falls.”

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2.Safari Azul Los Glaciares Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 9 hours · from $182

Join a Spanish and English-speaking guide from El Calafate for a boat ride across Lago Rico, a guided trek beside Perito Moreno Glacier, and two hours at the famous catwalks. The tour suits active visitors aged 6 to 70, but you must bring lunch, water, warm waterproof clothing, and money for the national park entrance.

“A great day. Camillla was a great guide with lots of information about the area, the flora and fauna and the glacier. The boat trip across the lake was amazing with lots of time to view the glacier. A good walk through the forest to the glacier and plenty of time for photos. At the board walks we were given suggestions on the best walks to take. Stunning views of the glacier. All in all a terrific day.”

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3.Half Day Private Safari Delta in Tigre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $160Top rated

Spend four to five flexible hours with Safari Delta exploring Tigre’s narrow waterways by private boat. Guides such as Lautaro, Etienne, and Fernando tailor the route to your group, with pauses for photos, birdwatching, swimming, a beach bar, or a rustic lunch. The tour begins at the station kiosk and ends there.

“A wonderful experience to see the real locals living in this beautiful country, so much more than just looking at the cities, Etienne was a great guide for this tour and he was happy to change the tour to suit your needs.”

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4.Amazon Safari from Manaus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37Best value

Spend about six and a half hours exploring the Amazon near Manaus by boat. Visit the Meeting of Waters, try bait-free pirarucu fishing, walk through Janauary Ecological Park, meet the Tuyuka people, enjoy a regional buffet, and optionally enter the water near pink dolphins. Guides may include Neto, Nathan, Sergio, or Billy David.

“A number of activities are included as well as lunch. It is value for money. But there is a big crowd of 60 people.”

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5.Safari náutico en tigre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

Explore Tigre’s Paraná Delta with guides such as Lautaro, Sergio, and Etienne on a private speedboat trip lasting four to five hours. Cruise 45 to 70 kilometers through the Rio de la Plata and Paraná waterways, spot island wildlife, swim, water ski, and stop for lunch at your own cost.

“I had the best day with Sergio and Etienne!! They showed me interesting places along the delta in Tigre and took me places to swim and water ski. I learned a lot about life in Tigre but even more important, I had so much fun on the boat, zipping through the rivers between islands. I had a permanent smile on my face all day and was only disappointed when it was over. I highly recommend this tour over other delta safaris if you would like to try water skiing to be free to move around the boat. This is a proper speed boat unlike others that use zodiacs and you…”

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6.Iguassu Falls Brazilian Side: Macuco Safari, Helicopter Flight and Bird Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $415

Spend about 10 hours seeing Iguassu Falls from every useful angle: a 10-minute helicopter flight, Brazilian-side walkways, the Macuco Safari boat ride, and Parque das Aves. Guides such as Ana Carolina, João Pedro, and Mauricio have helped make the day run smoothly, but weather can cancel the flight and the $415 price excludes the national park fee.

“We booked the trip with an english guide, and we get it as wel! Oscar was an amazing guide with a lot of knowledge. We started with the bird park, a nice place and history. After there we did a panoramic flight with helicopter at the water falls. Then we went to the National Park where we visited the Water falls in Brazilian side, that was so so beautiful. 🤩To finish we went with boat (macuco safari) to see closely the water falls, that was the most amazing, beautiful and nice experience that we had! The whole day was incredibel. If possibel you need to do this itinerary!”

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7.Brazilian Side of the Falls and Boat Tour Macuco Safari – All Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $195

Spend about six hours on Brazil’s side of Iguazu National Park, then ride the Macuco Safari boat close to the falls. Your tour includes hotel transfers, park admission, boat tickets, and a guide in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Expect spectacular views, wildlife sightings, and a very wet finale.

“Was a fun ride especially the speed and then the falls Having the spray of the falls left you with the refreshing feeling”

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8.Safari Experience – Wildlife & Steppe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $175

Travel by 4x4 through Estancia 25 de Mayo with guides such as Federico, Guillermo, Cristian, or Sergio. Look for guanacos, rheas, foxes, condors, hares, and native birds, then enjoy wine, mate, and a traditional meal at the estancia. The relaxed, low-effort format works well on arrival or departure days.

“Passando per panorami bellissimi si osservano fauna e flora di questo incredibile territorio, una guida preparata ed attenta infine la sosta per mangiare ci fa scoprire una tipica abitazione della estancia”

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