18 Day Argentina trip from Iguazu to Patagonia

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Buenos Aires - El Calafate - El Chaltén - Ushuaia - Puerto Iguazú
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Duration

18 Day

Departures

Full Day

Group Size

Independent

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Description

During this trip through the classic destinations of Argentina you will have the opportunity to get in touch with the most beautiful nature of our region. Of course, some cultural components accompany the trip, such as the Tango of the city and Folklore of the countryside, the best of Patagonia and its trekking experiences, the possibility of camping in El Chalten, national capital of trekking and marvel at the Iguazu Falls surrounded by the Missionary Jungle. This trip will allow you to live unforgettable experiences and get lost in the diversity of environments that Argentina offers due to the vastness of its territory.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the best landscapes of Patagonia
  • Visit featured National Parks and natural areas in Patagonia
  • Discover the wilderness of the southern-most territory in South América
  • Get in touch with the natural environment in Iguazú National Park

Included/Excluded

  • 17 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • All Activities described in the itinerary
  • Airport transfers as described in the itinerary.
  • 24/7 assistance on our WhatsApp.
  • Meals except of those described in the itinerary.
  • International or domestic flights.
  • Entrance fees to National Parks

Itinerary

<span>Day 1</span>Arrive in Buenos Aires. Tango Show and Dinner.

Upon arrival at the airport our guide will meet you and accompany you to your hotel in Buenos Aires. Free day for activities in Buenos Aires. Welcome dinner show. In the evening, we will pick you up to start living the best of Tango in Argentina, you will enjoy a tango show of international level and a typical dinner with the charm of the Buenos Aires night. Then you can go on your own to an outstanding milonga in the city where you will meet dancers and all the magic of Tango in Buenos Aires. We will recommend you the best among the options of the day. *If your trip is starting here, we will give you a bottle that you can use to refill it and help us to reduce the consumption of plastic when travelling.

<span>Day 2</span>Buenos Aires City Tour.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you will be able to explore the city on our thematic city tour of Tango and History in Buenos Aires. During the tour, we will show you the main neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires, especially those that have contributed the most to Tango at the time of its creation. In addition, we recommend you to visit the Tango Museum in the Carlos Gardel Palace, home of the National Academy of Tango and enjoy the rich history of the city.

<span>Day 3</span>Gaucho's day in a Estancia in Buenos Aires.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning we will pick you up to leave the city and head to the countryside, in the outskirts of Buenos Aires. There we will spend the day in a real pampean ranch where you will be able to see and learn about the different activities that are carried out. During the day you will also have the opportunity to encounter other aspects of our culture such as the folkloric dance characteristic of the interior of Argentina. Lunch will be an authentic Argentinean barbecue that you can enjoy in a relaxed and friendly environment.

<span>Day 4</span>Travel from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. You can take the opportunity for optional activities, such as a second private tango lesson. According to your itinerary, our guide will accompany you to the airport so you can continue your trip. Arrival at the airport or bus terminal. Upon arrival our guide will meet you at the airport and you will be escorted to the hotel of your choice. This afternoon is free for activities on your own. Among the places to visit, we recommend you to visit the Historical Interpretation Centre of El Calafate, have a coffee or a snack by the Nímez Bay and enjoy the views over the Argentino Lake.

<span>Day 5</span>El Calafate: Day tour to Perito Moreno Glacier.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier. Throughout the day in Los Glaciares National Park, you will have the best panoramic views of the Glacier walking the walkways of La Costa, El Bosque, Inferior and Medio. As an option we recommend a short sail on Lake Argentino and if you are an active traveller, you can change this excursion for a trekking on the Glacier. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier where you will have the best panoramic views of the glacier from the walkways located in the lower, middle and upper areas of the park. Also, you will have time to enjoy the beautiful views from the boats if you choose to hire the short navigation from Los Glaciares National Park. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Accommodation in El Calafate.

<span>Day 6</span>El Calafate: Day at leisure.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. We recommend as an option to hire the Ríos de Hielo excursion to enjoy a navigation on the Argentino Lake and to be able to see the Spegazzini, Onelli and Upsala glaciers or visit a typical Patagonian estancia. Accommodation in El Calafate.

<span>Day 7</span>Travel by bus from El Calafate to El Chalten

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you will take a bus from El Calafate to El Chaltén for approximately 4 hours. El Chaltén is a small and very picturesque town, located in the Andes Mountains, at the foot of the mountains. There you will find the entrance to the trails for some of the best hiking circuits in the country. In the afternoon we recommend visiting the Chorrillo del Salto and enjoying a craft beer in the bars of the village, where the atmosphere and the energy generated by the climbers is simply magical. Accommodation in El Chaltén.

<span>Day 8</span>El Chaltén: Free day for hiking.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the National Capital of Trekking. We recommend you to start by visiting the base of Cerro Fitz Roy. At the end of the village begins the path where this beautiful hike starts. It is a trekking of medium difficulty and of approximately eight hours, since the duration depends on the physical condition of each one. The ideal is to get to Laguna de los Tres, from where you will have the best view of the Fitz Roy. The trail offers intermediate panoramic points and there are short options for those who do not want to walk so much. If you want to get to Laguna de los Tres, you should bear in mind that the last hour of the ascent will be a bit more demanding, but with patience and time you will enjoy it a lot.

<span>Day 9</span>El Chaltén: Free day for hiking.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to continue enjoying El Chalten and its beautiful landscapes and scenery. For this day we recommend the hike to Cerro Torre, which lasts 6 to 7 hours and can also be done on your own. This trail is of low difficulty and unlike the previous one, it goes along the Fitz Roy River until you reach the Laguna Torre, from where you will have a breathtaking view of the Cerro Torre.

<span>Day 10</span>Travel by bus from El Chaltén to El Calafate.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day in El Chalten. In the afternoon, you will take the bus back to El Calafate to continue your trip in Patagonia. Overnight in El Calafate.

<span>Day 11</span>Travel From El Calafate to Ushuaia

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time our guide will pick you up at the hotel to accompany you to the airport in El Calafate for your flight to Ushuaia. Upon arrival at the airport in Tierra del Fuego, our guide will accompany you to the hotel in this new city. Ushuaia, the southernmost city of the continent, is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel. This afternoon you can take the opportunity to walk along the waterfront and if you want to extend the tour a little more, it is a good option to walk around Encerrada Bay and its Natural Reserve. Accommodation in Ushuaia. ** As an optional, we suggest you to hire a navigation through the waters of the Beagle Channel. Among the various options, we recommend visiting Martillo Island to observe a natural reserve of penguins. **

<span>Day 12</span>Ushuaia: Trekking to Esmeralda Lagoon.

This day we will visit the Emerald Lagoon. We will start with a beautiful hike on the island of Tierra del Fuego. This is a moderate hike that will take us through wonderful landscapes formed by the Fuegian Forest and the typical vegetation of the area. In addition, the incredible views offered by the hills of the place will give the ideal frame to enjoy the day with landscapes of mountains and glaciers around. This hike takes approximately 6 hours. On the way back you will have time to continue enjoying the beauty of Ushuaia.

<span>Day 13</span>Ushuaia: Off Road 4x4 Tour and Canoeing

We will start our 4x4 adventure on our way to Lake Fagnano, one of the largest and most important lakes in Argentina. Throughout this 4x4 excursion, we will cross the Fuegian Forest on a circuit specially designed for this activity, with obstacles and terrain that can only be accessed with adapted vehicles. Finally we will arrive at the shores of the lake and the post where we will make our rest stop and have lunch. There we will enjoy a delicious traditional barbecue in a totally warm and informal atmosphere and in the afternoon, depending on the weather, you can enjoy a short canoe ride. Return to Ushuaia in the afternoon.

<span>Day 14</span>Travel From Ushuaia to Puerto Iguazú

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for optional activities. At appropriate time you will be escorted by our guide to the airport for your next flight. End of the itinerary. Upon arrival at the airport, our guide will meet you and accompany you to your hotel in Puerto Iguazu. You will have the day free for activities in the city. We recommend visiting the historic centre and the Hito Tres Fronteras from where you can see the coast of Paraguay and Brazil and take the time to stroll around this picturesque city.

<span>Day 15</span>Puerto Iguazú: Argentinian Side of Iguazu Falls.

This day we will visit the Iguazu National Park Falls on the Argentinean side, considered one of the Wonders of the World. The tour leaves all visitors in awe, regardless of age or interests. We will visit the Devil's Throat Circuit, the Upper Circuit and the Lower Circuit, which have a system of footbridges that allow us to appreciate the different falls from different perspectives. In the Iguazú National Park you can enjoy the Great Adventure: a 5km ride in an all-terrain vehicle through the jungle, to get in touch with nature. Once we arrive at Puerto Macuco, we will embark on boats to go up the Iguazú River for 6km, until we feel the waterfall of Salto San Martín, one of the most beautiful of the whole system of waterfalls.

<span>Day 16</span>Puerto Iguazú: Brazilian Side of Iguazu Falls.

In the morning we will go on an excursion to the Brazilian side of the falls to experience a unique walk in the rainforest of the Iguaçu National Park. During this 2km walk, you will get to know and observe all the native flora and fauna of the park, as well as learn about the different conservation actions that are being carried out there. We invite you to continue enjoying Argentina, combining this itinerary with any other in the rest of the country and continue learning more about its nature and culture. Accommodation in Puerto Iguazú.

<span>Day 17</span>Travel from Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires

According to your itinerary, our guide will accompany you to the airport so you can continue your trip. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, we will be waiting for you to accompany you to your hotel in Buenos Aires. Accommodation in Buenos Aires.

<span>Day 18</span>Buenos Aires: End of trip.

According to your flight schedule, our guide will accompany you to the airport so you can continue your trip. End of the itinerary.

Destinations

Buenos Aires
Location
Multi-Destination
Patagonia
Puerto Iguazu
Ushuaia

Frequently asked questions

This trip includes accommodation with breakfast in 3* hotels. Remember you can customize this trip and required an upgrade eigher for accommodation or tours. As reference, some examples of hotels are:
Buenos Aires: Hotel Waldorf
El Calafate: Hostería Kalenshen
El Chaltén: Poincenot
Ushuaia: Patagonia Jarke
Puerto Iguazú: Merit

This trip operates all year round but in Winter Season some activities may suffer changes due to weather or road conditions. However, the best time to take this tour is from September to the end of May. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions.

This tour needs some flights that you can book with us or book on your own: The flights needed are:
Buenos Aires to El Calafate
El Calafate to Ushuaia
Ushuaia to Puerto Iguazu
Puerto Iguazu to Buenos Aires

Tour's Location

Buenos Aires - El Calafate - El Chaltén - Ushuaia - Puerto Iguazú

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