A South America trip for travellers in their sixties and seventies is a different planning problem from a single-country trip. The distances are continental, the ground rises and falls by three thousand metres between stops, and every border adds a flight and a formality. We plan these journeys around those three variables first, and around the sightseeing second.
Five routes, ordered by length, and the Pace column marks how much altitude each one asks of you. Prices are per person, from, and cover the trip as described.
| Trip | Days | Route | Pace | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South American Wonders: Buenos Aires, Waterfalls, and Rio de Janeiro | 9 Day TripEvery night below 200 m, and the two flights are short daytime hops. | Days9 | RouteBuenos Aires · Iguazu · Rio de Janeiro · Buzios | PaceEasy | Price from1.815 € |
| 11-Day Perú Adventure: Machu Picchu and Lake TiticacaThe highest profile on this page: Colca at 3.300 m and Lake Titicaca at 3.800 m. | Days11 | RouteLima · Arequipa · Colca Valley · Lake Titicaca · Cusco · Machu Picchu | PaceAltitude | Price from2.329 € |
| The Land of Wine: Santiago & Mendoza | 14 daysOne Andean crossing, with the rest of the trip between 700 m and 1.100 m. | Days14 | RouteSantiago · Maipo Valley · Mendoza · Buenos Aires | PaceEasy | Price from3.166 € |
| 17-Day Argentina & Chile Tour: Patagonia, Atacama Desert & Buenos AiresPatagonia at sea level first, then a settling night before any full day at 2.400 m. | Days17 | RouteBuenos Aires · Ushuaia · El Calafate · Puerto Natales · Atacama · Santiago | PaceModerate Altitude | Price from6.715 € |
| South America Grand Tour | 19 Day TripThe full continent, with Cusco at 3.400 m placed after a week of gentler days. | Days19 | RouteLima · Arequipa · Cusco · Machu Picchu · Buenos Aires · Iguazu · Rio | PaceModerate Altitude | Price from4.276 € |
Prices are per person, from, for the 2026 to 2027 season. Altitudes are the highest overnight on each route. Every itinerary is tailor-made and quoted individually.
The pace of the days is the part most people ask about, and it is the easiest to fix. The three that decide whether a South America route works are less obvious, and we settle them before the itinerary is written.
Cusco sits at 3.400 m, Lake Titicaca at 3.800 m, and San Pedro de Atacama at 2.400 m. Wherever the routing allows, we place the low ground first and give the high ground a settling night before any full day of walking.
The highest overnight of each route is in the table above.
A four-country route can run to seven internal flights. We count them before we quote, keep departures out of the early morning where the schedule allows, and use daytime sectors so a travel day still ends with an unhurried dinner.
The flight count is on the quote before you decide.
Crossing from Argentina into Chile or Peru takes a morning. We treat those as travel days with nothing else booked, rather than fitting an excursion around them.
A driver on each side, and the afternoon left free.
If the trip stays inside Argentina, Argentina tours for seniors covers the same ground without the border days, and Patagonia for seniors goes deeper into the south alone. If what you want is the same journey with the flights, transfers, and meals settled in advance, that is South America all inclusive.
If you still haven’t found what you are looking for, you can continue exploring other destinations. We have more than 80 itineraries designed for different types of travelers and all of them can be adapted to your tastes or needs.
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Reviews from travelers who designed their Argentina trip with our team, published on Google, Tripadvisor and Trustpilot. Each card links to the original review.
I had a wonderful trip and would do it again in a heartbeat! Eva helped me plan everything and was always available before and during my trip to answer questions. She tailored accommodations and travel times within the country to make my visit relaxed and enjoyable at the same time. I felt a sincere desire in her to provide me with the best experience. I also appreciated the driver they chose for me, Eduardo. He was not only trustworthy but also very knowledgeable about the area highlights and history. I would highly recommend Argentina Pura and Eva to anyone who would like to visit Argentina.
It has been a positive experience working with Argentina Pura from the first engagement when I filled the form on their website till the time we’ve returned back home. They were quick to respond and helped to tailor a well planned trip. It was challenging to include all the destinations I asked for in the time we had for the trip, and yet they managed to do it in the most efficient and enjoyable way. What was more amazing was how smoothly everything ran. All the flights were on time, the transfers, the excursions. It was well organized and the team was highly professional, friendly, knowledgeable and spoke English extremely well. We had the most amazing time in Argentina and big part of it is thanks to the professionalism of this agency. Highly recommended!
I have already traveled with this company on 3 occasions. To Mendoza, to Bariloche and surrounding areas, and the last time to the North. It was a pleasure to "travel to Argentina", and with them it becomes even easier, since they made everything very easy for us, the hotels, the transfers and the excursions. Never a problem. To recommend!!
Excellent personalized service. Punctual pick-ups for every experience. Excellent organization. Quality services. Excellent accommodation. Staff with excellent manners and training.Excelente atención personalizada. Puntualidad en la recogida de todas las experiencias. Excelente organización. Calidad en los servicios. Excelente el alojamiento Personal con excelentes trato y preparación.
The attention, both through the email on the website and by phone, in a personal way, in these "robotic" times we live in, is wonderful and much appreciated.La atención, tanto en el correo que facilitan en la web como el teléfono, de forma personal, en los tiempos "robotizados" que corren, magnifica y de agradecer.
It felt really personal from the start. Nico was quick to respond and setup an itinerary that matched my needs. He was also always available during my trip for any questions that I had. The transport was all well arranged and very easy.
Very good organization! They prepared a unique trip based on our interests, and the individual recommendations made it unforgettable. We are very grateful to Argentina Pura and recommend them 100% to anyone looking for a tailor-made trip with unique places and experiences. We felt very well advised at every moment.Muy buena organización! Nos prepararon un viaje único según nuestros intereses y las recomendaciones individuales lo han hecho inolvidable. Estamos muy agradecidos con Argentina Pura y lo recomendamos al 100% para quién busque un viaje hecho a medida y con lugares y experiencias únicas. Nos sentíamos muy bien aconsejados en cada momento.
What an amazing experience! The team put together a 3-day program for me to visit and experience the true Patagonia. Perfect organization - special thanks to Eva Echeveste for her patience and guidance - friendly staff, which made this dream of mine come true! Thank you so much!
Excellent advice, the best prices, very quick answers! They helped us find the best package according to our needs and interests.Excelente asesoramiento, los mejores precios, respuestas muy rápdias! Me ayudaron a encontrar el mejor paquete de acuerdo a nuestras necesidaes e intereses.
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South America rewards travellers who are not in a hurry, which is the advantage of travelling at this stage of life. What it asks in return is planning. Internal flights are frequently rescheduled, the good hotels in Cusco and El Calafate fill months ahead, and the difference between a comfortable day and a long one is often a single connection. We hold the whole itinerary in one file, so when a flight moves, the rest of the trip moves with it and you are told before you land.
Our South America itineraries run year-round, and the best window depends on how far the route travels.
For a route that combines the far south with the Andean north, the shoulder months of October, November, March, and April usually work in every section at once.
Every quote we send lists this in writing, trip by trip. As a rule, this is how an Argentina package is built.
Hotels selected and checked by our team; private transfers between airports, hotels and excursions; excursions with English-speaking local guides; entrance fees to the national parks listed in your itinerary; daily breakfast and the meals marked day by day; a local WhatsApp support line for the whole trip.
International flights to and from Argentina; travel insurance; meals not marked in the itinerary; personal expenses and gratuities; optional activities, which we price in writing beforehand. Domestic flights between regions are quoted separately or included depending on the package, and your quote states which, with the amount. Argentina is a long country and these flights matter to the total, so we never leave them implied.
Argentina runs four thousand kilometres from north to south, so weather is always local. When a storm holds a boat in Patagonia or rain cuts a road in the northwest, we move that visit inside your itinerary and bring forward whatever works that day. Wherever the schedule allows, we rebook the highlight inside your trip at no extra cost.
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