Rafting at Iguaçu Falls: price, minimum age and how it works

The raft ride down the Iguaçu River rapids, inside the National Park: no booking needed

Foz do Iguaçu's rafting runs down the Iguaçu River rapids inside the National Park, just below the Falls, operated by Macuco. It costs R$ 219 per person, departs every 20 minutes from 9am to 5pm, lasts 40 minutes to 1 hour, and is not allowed under age 14. The park entrance ticket is charged separately.

Direct answer: the rafting runs inside Iguaçu National Park (Brazilian side) and costs R$ 219 per person. Departures every 20 minutes, 9am-5pm, no booking. Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour. Minimum age: 14. The park ticket is NOT included.

How it works

The ride descends the Iguaçu River rapids in an inflatable raft with paddles, in groups of up to 10 people, with a specialized guide and a support boat. Safety gear is included, and everyone signs a risk-acknowledgment form before boarding. Closed shoes are mandatory.

Prices (official site, July 2026)

Activity	Price
Rafting (standalone)	R$ 219
Macuco Safari (boat to the falls)	R$ 384
Macuco Safari + Rafting	R$ 576
Macuco Safari + Canyoning	R$ 576
Macuco Selva + Canyoning	R$ 384
Macuco Safari + Rafting + Canyoning	R$ 795

Purchases above R$ 386 can be split into up to 10 installments on the official site. The National Park ticket is bought separately.

Discounts

Children 0-6 go free. Half price (50%): children 7-11, students, Brazilians 60+ and residents of the municipalities bordering the Park, always with ID (half-price rules apply to Brazilians only).

Rules and restrictions

Not allowed under 14
Closed shoes mandatory
Not recommended for pregnant visitors or people with heart conditions or physical limitations
Risk-acknowledgment form signed before boarding

When to go

A non-holiday weekday has the lowest queue odds at the park, daily probability at Will it be crowded?. On windy days, mornings are usually calmer than afternoons. The river's volume changes the ride's scenery; today's level is at Falls today. Operations may adjust to river conditions: confirm on the day.

How it compares with the other water tours

Rafting is the cheapest of the park's water activities, and it is a different experience from the boat that goes under the falls.

Tour	Price	What it is
Rafting (standalone)	R$ 219	Iguaçu river rapids, 40 min to 1h
Macuco Selva (no boat)	R$ 192	trail and waterfall, without entering the falls
Macuco Safari (with boat)	R$ 384	boat to the base of the falls
Macuco Safari + Rafting	R$ 576	both on the same day
Macuco Safari + Rafting + canyoning	R$ 795	full package

If you want the classic photo under the falls, take Macuco Safari. If you want the rush of the rapids, take the rafting. The combo exists because they are different experiences on the same river.

What the river dictates

The flow of the Iguaçu river changes the operation. In heavy flood, like September 2026, when our reading passed 8,900 m³/s against a historical average of 1,500, the rapids run faster and the operation can be adjusted or suspended for safety. At low flow, the route becomes more technical and less intense.

Before going, check the day's measurement at how the Falls are today. And remember the National Park ticket is charged separately: prices in Iguazu Falls tickets.

Source

Prices, hours and rules: Macuco's official site (macucosafari.com.br), read on July 18, 2026. Values may change: check before buying.