Join Emilio White on an early morning adventure into the hidden corners of Iguazú National Park. Traveling in a 4×4, you’ll explore off-limits forest paths and observe birds like the yellow-billed toucan and robust woodpecker. With binoculars in hand and expert guidance, this small-group tour promises an intimate encounter with nature, far from the usual crowds.
Emilio White is a passionate naturalist photographer, ornithological guide and an Atlantic Rainforest lover. He is autor of 3 books. The latest one is about the Iguazu National Park. Now, he is working on a book about the jaguar in Argentina.
He is member of Proyecto Yaguareté, a Group of researchers with more than 15 years investigating the jaguar in this ecoregion, and dedicated to conservation. This group belongs to CEIBA, the Atlantic Rainforest Investigation Center.
He worked with the British Broadcasting Corporation, the BBC, as a field assistant on several television series, within the Natural History Unit. Emilio participated in “The Life of Mammals”,“Wildlife On One”, “Planet Earth” and “Life” in Argentina and in other Latin American countries, mainly in Costa Rica, Panamá, Brazil , Chile and the United Kingdom.
Duration:
AM
Cancellation Policy:
32 days before your tour
Availability:
Every day
Starting Time:
5:45 AM (at hotel in Iguazu or at the border)
Finishing Time:
Between 9:45 AM and 10:15 AM
Pick Up and Drop Off:
"From Your Hotel " -
"At Your Hotel"
Language:
Spanish and English Speaking Guide
Maximum Group Size:
3
Minimum Booking:
1
You’ll be picked up at 5:45 AM from your hotel in Iguazú or from the border if you’re staying in Brazil. The journey begins with a scenic drive along National Route 101, a dirt road cutting through the Iguazú National Park.
The first stop is an open bird observatory in a marshy habitat. Here, you’ll look for native bird species and signs of local wildlife—perhaps even paw prints from a jaguar or tapir.
Then, your guide Emilio will take you along a closed park road, not accessible to the public. In this private environment, you’ll spot rare and colorful birds like the surucuá, blue manakin, and yellow-headed woodpecker.
Finally, you’ll reach the upper Iguazú River for a breathtaking view of the mist rising from the Devil’s Throat. After soaking in the atmosphere, the 4×4 takes you back, with drop-off between 9:45 and 10:15 AM.
* The excursion does not guarantee the sighting of mammals.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The following penalties apply for cancellations:
DATE CHANGE POLICY
Date changes for reservations are subject to availability and price updates.
PLAN B POLICY
In case of storms with electrical activity or heavy rainfall that jeopardize the safety of individuals, and in the event of environmental conditions that prevent navigation on the river:
At La Lorenza, we do not cancel excursions due to rain. We are located in an eco-region called the Atlantic Rainforest, meaning intermittent rainfall occurs frequently, providing the jungle with renewed vitality.
For excursions involving the river, we wait for the rain to pass or proceed with rain ponchos. However, if we receive an alert for electrical activity from the Coast Guard or if there is heavy rainfall that puts people’s lives at risk, we will suspend the river activity for safety reasons. The activity will be replaced by the “La Lorenza Jungle and Culture” excursion (mate experience) on solid ground as a Plan B.
Plan B is also applied in case of environmental phenomena (e.g., rising or lowering river levels) that prevent navigation on the river.
It is recommended to bring closed shoes, long pants (even in summer), and insect repellent.
The tour is suitable for children aged 6 and older.
The tour includes transfers by 4×4, an English-Spanish private guide, coffee, tea, water, fruit, and the use of a telescope/binoculars.
While animal sightings, including mammals, cannot be guaranteed, the expert guide ensures the best chances of spotting tracks and bird species.
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