Day 1: Arrival in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Upon arrival at Argentina's international airport in Buenos Aires you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure, either relaxing at your hotel, or exploring the city. Ask your Argentina travel specialist about a visit to Recoleta Cemetery, a beautiful historical site surrounded by parks and cafes and a busy arts and crafts market during weekends.
Show more In the evening you will attend one of Buenos Aires' finest dinner and tango shows at Esquina Carlos Gardel, a traditional Art Nouveau dining room which first opened its doors in 1893. Here you will experience the very best of Argentine cuisine accompanied by some fabulous wines and followed by a tango show. The tango is a passionate and intense dance and over the course of the evening you will experience one of Argentina's most beloved art forms. Premium Service includes a private transfer and VIP seating at the show. (Meals D)
Day 2: Exploring the Tango Capital
Buenos Aires
After breakfast you will be met for your excursion into the Iguazu National Park to spend the day exploring the falls and the surrounding rivers and jungle. The park consists of various trails that take you through the jungle onto wooden walkways built a few meters above the jungle floor and the waterways. These raised platforms protect the natural habitat of the jungle wildlife and allow for spectacular views.
Show more Traveler Service tours will be in a group of international travelers, and Premium Service will be with a private guide. Be ready for some adventure in the afternoon as you'll be taking to the waters to navigate the falls aboard a motor boat, heading through the rapids into the Devil's Throat Canyon. (Meals B)
Day 3: Flight to Patagonia
Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn
After breakfast in your hotel you'll be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight to Patagonia. Upon arrival at Trelew airport, you'll be met and driven to your hotel in Puerto Madryn. Situated on the clear waters of the Atlantic's Golfo Nuevo, Puerto Madryn is a busy town with some excellent beaches and seafood restaurants to enjoy.
Show more It is also the gateway to the wildlife rich Valdez Peninsula where visitors can see penguins, sea lions, dolphins and whales, as well as a wide variety of birdlife. The afternoon is free for you to relax and settle in. We suggest a stroll along the seafront and a meal at one of the beachfront restaurants. Just ask your Argentina travel specialist for advice and recommendations. (Meals -B)
Day 4: Patagonia wildlife
Puerto Madryn
After breakfast you will be met at your hotel for a full day's tour of the Valdes Peninsula. To enter this UNESCO World Heritage site you'll drive along the coast out of town, crossing a narrow strip of land with sea on both sides. Your first stop will be at Caleta Valdes, home to a colony of sea elephants, before continuing along the road to the village of Puerto Piramides.
Show more This is the spring home of a herd of southern right whales, generally arriving in late August and staying until mid-December, although some can be seen as early as June. From here you'll take a boat trip around the bay to watch these immense creatures gliding past. Following your boat trip you'll return to Puerto Madryn with the evening free. (Meals - B)
Day 5: Flight to the End of the World
Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia in the far south of Patagonia. Nicknamed 'The City at the End of the World', Ushuaia lies on the shores of the Beagle Channel and is the capital of the sparsely-populated, mountainous and windswept island of Tierra del Fuego. Ushuaia was one of the last regions of Argentina to be settled by immigrants and was originally home to the kayak-paddling Ona and Patagon Indians who hunted seal and fish, and daubed themselves in seal-fat during winter to ward off the sub-zero temperatures.
Show more Following arrival the remainder of the day will be free for you to spend at your leisure. Warming up by a cozy fire-place in your hotel and enjoying some delicious Patagonian food is highly recommended. (Meals - B)
Day 6: The Land of Fire
Around Ushuaia
After breakfast you'll be met at your hotel for a morning tour of the Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire) National Park, which borders the Beagle Channel and the mountains of Chile. You'll be able to explore the forests and coastline around Lapataia Bay, and right along the coast of the Beagle Channel. The area is home to a beautiful array of flora and fauna, along with varied birdlife, including woodpeckers, steamer ducks, condors and eagles.
Show more At the other end of the park you'll take a light hike along a trail through the Green and Black Lagoons and peat bogs. Finally you will pass by a network of beaver dams as you continue along the trail to Lapataia Bay. The afternoon and evening are free for you to relax at your hotel. Consult your welcome booklet or your Argentina travel specialist for restaurant recommendations. (Meals B)
Day 7: Flight to the glaciers
Ushuaia to El Calafate
After breakfast in Ushuaia youll be transferred to the airport for your flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you can relax and unwind for the remainder of the day. El Calafate is a picturesque village close to Lago Argentino, one of Patagonia's largest and most stunning lakes.
Show more The region is also home to high mountains and the immense ice-caps of Los Glaciares National Park, added to the World Heritage List in 1981. The pleasant village of El Calafate is often used as a base for hiking and exploring in the national park. (Meals - B)
Day 8: The Patagonia glacier fields
El Calafate
After breakfast you will begin a full-day's tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier following a beautiful route through Patagonian national parkland. After the drive you'll walk along the Magallanes Peninsula enjoying stunning views of Lake Rico and the Perito Moreno glacier framed by icy peaks and green forested slopes. In the afternoon you'll board a boat for a cruise across Lake Rico.
Show more As you approach the glacier you'll be able to see and hear huge blocks of ice breaking off and falling into the waters of the lake. Premium Service passengers will have the opportunity to take a short, or more extensive, hike onto the surface of the glacier and experience spectacular views across its vast blue expanse. (Meals - B)
Day 9: Exploring the glaciers
Glaciers National Park
After breakfast at your hotel you'll begin a full day tour of Los Glaciares National Park. You'll begin by heading to Punta Bandera pier where a boat will take you to the northern side of the vast Lake Argentino. From here you will head towards the Upsala Glacier, one of the largest in the park.
Show more You will then sail along its 6km front wall before heading towards Onelli Bay, where you will go ashore and take a short walk through a typical Andean-Patagonian forest. After lunch you will return to the bay to continue your boat trip, this time towards Spegazzini, the highest glacier in the park. You'll return to El Calafate in the afternoon with the evening free to relax and enjoy dinner. Premium Service passengers will enjoy a VIP cabin on board and private transfers. (Meals - B)
Day 10: Into the mountains
Calafate to El Chalten
Today you will be driven to El Chalten along the famous Route 40 road which skirts Lake Argentino before following La Leona River. After an hour or so you will arrive at the old route hotel 'La Leona', where you can recharge with coffee and cakes. The trip continues along Lake Viedma, from where you will have beautiful views of glaciers, lakes and the mighty Mount Fitz Roy.
Show more After a few more hours you will arrive at the Andean village of El Chalten, the trekking capital of the country. After arriving at your hotel you will have the rest of the day free to relax and enjoy at your leisure. (Meals - B)
Day 11: El Chalten at your leisure
El Chalten
Today is free for you to enjoy El Chalten and the many beautiful hiking trails that weave around the base of the two giant massifs of the area, Torre and Fitz Roy. There are three main circuits, each with a set of trails. Each trail visits a serious of lakes and stunning viewing points along the way, and there are hikes of varying degrees of difficulty to suit all levels of ability.
Show more Consult your Argentina travel specialist for further information and advice on the best trail for you and your party. (Meals - B)
Day 12: Return to Buenos Aires
El Calafate to Buenos Aires
In the morning you will be able to enjoy breakfast before being transferred to the airport in Calafate for your flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you will be driven to your hotel and the evening is free for you to relax and enjoy dinner in one of the capital's many restaurants. Perhaps head to a waterfront restaurant in Puerto Madero where huge riverside warehouses have been converted into a range of stylish restaurants and bars.
Show more The promenades alongside the river offer some pleasant evening walks. (Meals - B)
Day 13: North to Iguazu
Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls
Following breakfast in your hotel in Buenos Aires you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu, the small town close to the spectacular Iguazu Falls. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you will be met for an exciting 8km truck ride through the jungle to the river pier, where you will board a fast motor boat for the 2km trip down river to the Devil's Throat Canyon in the heart of the falls.
Show more This day will be full of thrills and spills and is an absolute must for the adventurer at heart. After a busy afternoon you will return to your hotel and spend the evening at your leisure. (Meals - B)
Day 14: Exploring the falls
Iguazu Falls
After breakfast you will be met for your excursion into the Iguazu National Park to spend the day exploring the falls and the surrounding rivers and jungle. The park consists of various trails that take you through the jungle onto wooden walkways built a few meters above the jungle floor and the waterways. These raised platforms protect the natural habitat of the jungle wildlife and allow for spectacular views.
Show more Traveler Service tours will be in a group of international travelers, and Premium Service will be with a private guide. Be ready for some adventure in the afternoon, as you'll be taking to the waters to navigate the falls aboard a motor boat, heading through the rapids into the Devil's Throat Canyon. (Meals B)
Day 15: Salta La Linda
Iguazu Falls to Salta
After breakfast at your Buenos Aires hotel you'll be driven to the airport for your flight to Salta where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. The city of Salta is often referred to as Salta La Linda (meaning Salta the beautiful) due to its well-preserved colonial architecture and year-round warm climate. In the afternoon you will take a guided city tour visiting Salta's most important buildings and churches, including the church of San Francisco and the 1762 built Convent of San Bernardo.
Show more Later in the afternoon you'll visit San Martin Park where you'll board a cable car to San Bernardo Hill for fantastic views of the city before finishing your tour at a local craft market. Traveler Service will take a walking tour through some of the highlights whereas Premium Service will enjoy a private guided tour with air conditioned vehicle. The rest of the day is free for you to relax at your hotel or enjoy an evening out in Salta. (Meals - B)
Day 16: The mountains of Jujuy
Salta and Jujuy
After breakfast you will head out of the city through the dramatic mountainous landscapes of Salta and Jujuy provinces, stopping along the way at various places of historical and cultural interest. This whole area has rich aboriginal traditions and striking landscapes dotted with small towns. First stop will be Purmamarca with its famous Mountain of Seven Colors', then it's on to the small village of Maimar dominated by steep colored mountains known as The Painter's Palette'.
Show more You'll then continue through Jujuy province to the villages of Tilcara, Huacalera and finally Humahuaca, famous for its exuberant carnival. On the way back to Salta, you will visit Jujuy City and its beautiful main square and cathedral, before returning to your hotel for the evening. (Meals - B)
Day 17: Cafayate journey
Salta to Cafayate
After breakfast at your hotel in Salta you'll be met for your journey to Cafayate. Heading out of the city to the south, you'll pass through large expanses of tobacco plantations as you head towards the wine producing town of Cafayate. First stop will be at the Dique Cabra Corral, an impressive 'water mirror', before driving through the deep ravine of either the Quebrada del Rio Las Conchas, or Quebrada de Cafayate.
Show more Both have spectacular rock formations and resemble natural amphitheatres. Upon arrival in Cafayate you'll be shown to your hotel with the evening free to enjoy dinner at one of the town's outdoor restaurants. Just ask your Argentina travel specialist for advice on the best restaurants to visit. (Meals - B)
Day 18: Cafayate at leisure
Cafayate
Today is left free for you to enjoy the relaxed pace and balmy climate of the town of Cafayate. A hub for adventurers and hikers in the area, Cafayate provides the closest point of access to some of the most impressive terrains in the Northwestern deserts of Argentina. The sun, which beats down on the region nearly year round, creates fertile land for grape growing and the area is a center for wine production.
Show more We highly recommend taking a tour of the town's wine cellars, which produce the famous 'Torrontes', a fruity white wine that goes excellently with the area's distinctive regional cuisine. You could also visit the Museo Arquelógico which displays a range of interesting artifacts from the area's ancient civilizations dating back over 1500 years. (Meals - B)
Day 19: Back to the capital
Cafayate to Buenos Aires
This morning you'll be met at your hotel for the drive back to Salta and your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival you'll be transferred to your hotel with the rest of the day free to enjoy one last evening in Argentina. We suggest heading out for cocktails and then dinner at one of Buenos Aires' many restaurants.
Show more Just ask your Argentina travel specialist for recommendations. (Meals B)
Day 20: Leaving Argentina
Buenos Aires and away
After breakfast you'll be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival you'll be met at the domestic airport and transferred to the international airport for your flight home. (Meals B)
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Visit Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, Cafayate, El Chaltén, Iguazú Falls, Jujuy, Puerto Madryn, Salta and Ushuaia
Explore the exciting capital city of Buenos Aires
Witness the immensity of the spectacular Iguazú Falls
Drive through high-altitude Andean landscapes in the north
Experience the beauty of Patagonia's Glacier National Park
Discover diverse wildlife on Patagonia's Valdes Peninsula
Sail from Ushuaia around Patagonia's 'Land of Fire' island
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