Argentina Highlights in 12 days: Buenos Aires, Southern Patagonia & Iguazu Falls
Explore Argentina’s most featured destinations on this 12-day inclusive tour visiting Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, El Calafate and Ushuaia; the southernmost city in the world. On this tour you will visit our most renowned national parks which showcase natural wonders such as the Perito Moreno Glacier, the Iguazu Falls, the Beagle Channel and so much more! Explore beautiful Buenos Aires, our marvelous cosmopolitan city, in our half-day city tour and tango show. This tour is a once in a lifetime experience you would not want to miss!
ItineraryDay 1: Buenos AiresStop At: Ezeiza International Airport, AU Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri Km 33,5, B1802 Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you’ll be met at the airport by one of our Destination Hosts and will have a private transfer to your hotel. Our Destination Host will check with you the details of your itinerary, provide you with printed documentation, and add any extra information you might need. They will be ready to answer your questions, give you tips about places to go, restaurants to eat and anything else you might be interested in. You’ll have the rest of the day free to relax at your hotel or go out and enjoy this vibrant city.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires
Day 2: Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu - Half-Day Iguazu National Park: Brazilian SideStop At: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery, Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado s/n, C1425 CABA, Argentina
At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the domestic airport to take your morning flight to Puerto Iguazu.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puerto Iguazu, Puerto Iguazu, Province of Misiones, Litoral
Upon arrival to Puerto Iguazu Airport, you'll be driven to your hotel (shared service). This little and relaxing town is the gate to visit the impressive Iguazu Falls, which have been recently declared as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders!, making them a must-see destination for any traveler visiting Argentina.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Parque Nacional do Iguacu, Rodovia Br-469 Km 1-8, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85853-830 Brazil
Early in the afternoon, you will enjoy a half-day tour to the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls National Park (shared service), from where you will enjoy vast panoramic views that will allow you to take the waterfalls in their entirety.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Iguazu Falls, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85859-899 Brazil
Upon arrival to the National Park, and after a short briefing about the place, you’ll begin to tour the half-mile viewing walkway that provides spectacular panoramic views of the front of the falls. At the end of the circuit, you will approach Floriano Fall and get sprayed by its heavy mist. After enjoying some wonderful views, you will be taken back to your hotel.
IMPORTANT: In order to visit the Brazilian side of the falls passengers must arrive into Iguazu at 11:30 a.m. OR earlier. It is the traveler's responsibility to make sure they meet Brazil's entry and travel requirements to cross the international border.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazu
Day 3: Puerto Iguazu - Full-Day Iguazu National Park: Argentine Side Stop At: Parque Nacional Iguazu, Ruta 101 Km 142, Puerto Iguazu 3370 Argentina
After breakfast, you will depart on a full-day tour to the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls (shared service, entrance fee included); where you’ll be able to witness the jungle’s beauty and have intimate views of this unforgettable section of the Iguazu River.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Garganta del Diablo, Iguazu National Park, Puerto Iguazu Argentina
Upon entering the National Park, an ecological train ride (shared service) will take you to the impressive Devil’s Throat, the most important of all 275 waterfalls that comprise the Iguazu falls system.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park 3370 Argentina
After touring “Garganta del Diablo” (Devil’s Throat), you will continue to explore the walkways of the lower and the upper circuit. Both of them are sure to impress you: The LOWER CIRCUIT features a more intimate experience with nature as you walk right into the forest to the heart of the falls, you will be able to feel the “spirit” of the jungle; its humidity, sounds and aromas. The UPPER CIRCUIT provides magnificent panoramic views from the top of the falls. This circuit is the perfect place to kick back and relax with the sound of water in the background and sunlight on your skin. The elevated walkways will take you over the drop line of several of the main jumps.
After enjoying unique views of the falls, you will return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
**OPTIONAL: We highly recommend upgrading this excursion to include a boat tour experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazu
Day 4: Puerto Iguazu / Buenos Aires - Dinner & Tango ShowStop At: Cataratas of Iguazu International Airport, Camino Anexo Ruta Provincial 101, N3370, Misiones, Argentina
After enjoying your final hours in Puerto Iguazu, a shared transfer will take you to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery (AEP), Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will have a private transfer to your hotel.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Aljibe Tango, Balcarce 425, C1064AAI, C1064 CABA, Argentina
In the evening you will be picked up from your hotel to be driven to one of Buenos Aires’ most emblematic cultural highlight’s: a Dinner and Tango Show offering a spectacular demonstration of the finest local dancing accompanied by delicious Argentine cuisine and all the malbec you’d like. At the end of the evening, you will be driven back to your hotel (shared service).
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires
Day 5: Buenos Aires - City Tour Stop At: Buenos Aires, Argentina
In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel to enjoy a City Tour (shared service).
Over the course of the tour, you will have the chance to visit the historical and political centre of the city: the May Square, San Telmo with its cobblestone streets, La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever present, and the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind us that Buenos Aires was once the Paris of the South. You will be back at your hotel around noon time and will have the rest of the day free to enjoy as you wish.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires
Day 6: Buenos Aires/ UshuaiaStop At: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery (AEP), Buenos Aires, Argentina
At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the domestic airport to take your flight to Ushuaia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ushuaia Airport, V9401 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
Welcome to Argentina’s southernmost city! Upon arrival at Ushuaia airport, you'll be taken to your hotel (shared service).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ushuaia, Ushuaia, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia
You'll have the rest of the day free to to explore the city and go for a picturesque walk or watch boats come in and out of the port. You can also try some delicious fresh seafood or learn about the region’s history at the Maritime Museum (Old Ushuaia Prison).
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Ushuaia
Day 7: Ushuaia - Full-Day Trekking & Paddling in the National Park Stop At: Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, Avenida Gral San Martin 1395, Ushuaia V9410BGA Argentina
After breakfast, you will leave on a full-day excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park. This tour (shared service), will give you the opportunity to get off the beaten path and see a side of the park that most visitors miss.
Upon entering the park, you’ll reach Ensenada Bay, where you’ll be able to enjoy beautiful views of the Beagle Channel. From there, you’ll start hiking through the Shore Path (for 7 km or 4.4 miles) to spot the diverse flora and bird fauna of the region. Winter: over winter season the Shore Path remains closed, so instead, we take short hikes through the woods to discover its wonders.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Lago Roca, Tierra del Fuego National Park Argentina
After a 3-hour hike (during summer), or hiking for about 90 minutes (during winter), you’ll access Acigami Lake (also known as Roca Lake), where you’ll enjoy a comforting hot lunch within our tent dome. Afterwards, you’ll start your paddle journey down the Lapataia river (1hr approx).
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Bahia Lapataia, Ushuaia Argentina
Your paddle will end at Lapataia Bay (in the Beagle Channel), where the National Route Nº 3 comes to its end. After enjoying the final views of the day, you’ll be driven back to your hotel.
Note: canoeing is subject to weather conditions. Canoeing difficulty: low. IMPORTANT: In June this tour does not operate so we replace it for a different one of your choice.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Ushuaia
Day 8: Ushuaia - Beagle Channel Cruise Stop At: Canal Beagle, Ushuaia Argentina
After breakfast, you’ll make your way to the pier for a boat cruise on the famous Beagle Channel (transport to the pier is not provided). Gain gorgeous panoramas of Ushuaia Bay and see diverse marine wildlife like cormorants and fur seals on De los Lobos and De los Pajaros islands. Very close to those, is Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, an authentic symbol of Ushuaia, built in 1919. Hop off the boat on one of the Bridges Isles, where you’ll walk and listen to the history of the native inhabitants, the Yamanas. As this is the largest island, you’ll enjoy amazing panoramic views of the Beagle Channel with the town of Ushuaia in the distance. During the cruise, you will be offered included snacks and a glass of mate, the typical Argentine beverage. After the tour, you’ll get back to your hotel by your own means. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish.
**OPTIONAL: If you would prefer to upgrade this tour to include the Magellanic Penguin Rookery visit on Martillo Island, please write it down in the special requirements box (while booking) and we’ll quote it for you. Please note this optional excursion is available from October to April and from July to mid September.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Ushuaia
Day 9: Ushuaia / El CalafateStop At: Ushuaia Airport, V9401 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Ushuaia airport (shared service).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, you’ll be transported to your hotel (shared service).
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
After check-in, you have the rest of the day free to explore local shops and restaurants around town, or venture outside El Calafate to surrounding areas like Laguna Nimez, where you’ll see a beautiful sunset (the front desk personnel at your hotel can give you information on transportation, hiking and more).
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in El Calafate
Day 10: El Calafate - Full-Day Perito Moreno Glacier with Boat Tour IncludedStop At: Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina
After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day guided excursion to Los Glaciares National Park, where you’ll see Perito Moreno Glacier.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Pasarelas Perito Moreno, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, El Calafate 9405 Argentina
Admire beautiful views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a boat cruise, which allows you to see the glacier up-close. Then take a walk on nearby walkways that will lead you to viewing platforms which showcase the 19-mile-long (30 km) Perito Moreno Glacier from different angles. Stop for lunch at the park before continuing your exploration (lunch is not included). After your visit to the national park, you’ll be driven back to your hotel in El Calafate, where you’ll have free time to eat dinner and relax.
**OPTIONAL: If you would prefer to upgrade your tour to include the Mini-Trekking or Big Ice excursions, both of which allow you to hike the glacier, please write it down in the special requirements box (while booking) and we’ll quote it for you.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in El Calafate
Day 11: El Calafate / Buenos AiresStop At: El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Today you will have the morning to do as you wish. You may relax at your hotel or wander around town looking for some souvenirs before departing back to Buenos Aires. If you’d like to book an extra tour for today, please let us know in advance! At the appropriate time, you’ll be driven back to El Calafate airport (shared service).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery (AEP), Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will have a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day will be yours to do as you wish.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires
Day 12: Buenos AiresStop At: Ezeiza International Airport, AU Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri Km 33,5, B1802 Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day at leisure to continue exploring Buenos Aires city. At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the international airport for your flight back home.
NOTES: Our itinerary is pretty flexible, so if you need to add extra nights or want to add extra tours to the itinerary, we can quote them for you. Just make sure to let us know in advance using the special requirements box while booking.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at the time of booking for all participants."
"IMPORTANT: In order to visit the Brazilian side of the falls on day 2, passengers must arrive into Iguazu at 11:30 a.m. OR earlier. On day 4, we recommend arriving into Buenos Aires not later than 4:00 p.m. so that we can pick you up at about 6 p.m. for your tango show. On day 11, we suggest you book a flight out of El Calafate in the evening or afternoon so you make the most of your stay in that destination. If you would prefer to spend that day in Buenos Aires, you can totally book a morning flight instead."
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport will be required to cross the international border with Brazil. Please, keep your passport handy and make sure to meet Brazil's entry and travel requirements prior to reaching border control."
"Hotel accommodation categories are based on service and comfort standards, not star ratings."
"All special requirements must be advised at the time of booking."
"In June the Trekking & Paddling tour does not operate so we replace it for a different one of your choice."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Comfort Accommodation
1/2/2024 - 4/30/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
5/1/2024 - 12/20/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Superior Accommodation
1/2/2024 - 4/30/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
5/1/2024 - 12/20/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Inn Accommodation
1/2/2024 - 4/30/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
5/1/2024 - 12/20/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Duración: 12 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We will schedule your airport transfer according to your flight arrival time.
Airports- Ministro Pistarini International Airport, Buenos Aires Argentina
- Jorge Newbery Airport, Buenos Aires Argentina
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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