Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Buenos Aires
You'll land at Ezeiza International Airport and get picked up for the drive to your hotel in Buenos Aires. After checking in, you'll have time to settle and rest before your first night in the city.
- Start point
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (Buenos Aires Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Buenos Aires City Tour
Following breakfast, a guide takes you through Buenos Aires hitting the main neighborhoods and landmarks. You'll see La Boca and San Telmo, drive down the 9 de Julio Avenue past the Obelisk, check out Puerto Madero's waterfront, walk along Corrientes Avenue, and visit the historic Colon Theatre with Recoleta as well.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Traditional City Tour of Buenos Aires
- Visit La Boca
- Visit San Telmo
- Visit 9 de Julio Avenue and the Obelisk
- Visit Puerto Madero
- Visit Corrientes Avenue
- Visit Colon Theatre
- Visit Recoleta
Landmarks La Boca San Telmo 9 de Julio Avenue Obelisk Puerto Madero Corrientes Avenue Colon Theatre Recoleta - Day 3
Fiesta Gaucha at Traditional Estancia
Head out early to a traditional estancia in the Pampas for the Fiesta Gaucha experience. This is a full day with meals included where you'll participate in gaucho activities and get a real sense of ranch life in Argentina's countryside.
Included Activities
- Fiesta Gaucha excursion to traditional Estancia in the Pampas
- Meals included in Fiesta Gaucha excursion
- Gaucho activities
Landmarks Pampas - Day 4
Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn
After breakfast, you'll transfer to J. Newbery Airport and fly to Trelew. Once you land, another transfer takes you to Puerto Madryn where you'll check into your hotel for three nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Peninsula Valdes
Following breakfast, head out on an excursion to Peninsula Valdes Sea Animal Reserve to see marine wildlife including sea wolves, penguins, and orcas. Depending on the season, whale viewing is also possible during this trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Peninsula Valdes Sea Animal Reserve
- See sea wolves
- See penguins
- See orcas
Optional Activities
- Whale Watching (only during whale season - June to December), USD 55.- per person
Landmarks Peninsula Valdes - Day 6
Punta Tombo Penguin Reserve and Welsh Colony
After breakfast, you'll visit Punta Tombo Penguin Reserve first, then explore the towns of Trelew and Gaiman. Gaiman is interesting because it was settled by Welsh colonists, so you'll find that cultural heritage mixed with the local attractions and regional character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Punta Tombo Penguin Reserve
- Visit Trelew
- Visit Gaiman (Welsh Colony)
Landmarks Punta Tombo Penguin Reserve Trelew Gaiman - Day 7
Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia
Following breakfast, transfer to Trelew airport for your flight down to Ushuaia. You'll be picked up upon arrival and taken to your hotel for a three-night stay at the southern tip of Argentina.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Tierra del Fuego National Park and Beagle Channel
After breakfast, spend the morning in Tierra del Fuego National Park visiting Bahia Lapataia at the end of Route 3, Lago Roca, and other natural spots. Later, board a boat for Beagle Channel navigation where you'll see sea wolf islands, bird islands, and Les Eclareirs Lighthouse with views back toward Ushuaia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Visit Bahía Lapataia (End of 3 National Route)
- Visit Lago Roca
- Beagle Channel Navigation
- Visit Isla de los Lobos (Sea Wolves Island)
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros (Birds Island)
- Visit Faro Les Eclareirs (Les Eclareirs Lighthouse)
Optional Activities
- Train of the End of the World in Tierra del Fuego National Park, USD 60.- per person
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park Bahía Lapataia Lago Roca Isla de los Lobos Isla de los Pajaros Faro Les Eclareirs - Day 9
Lago Escondido and Lake Fagnano
Starting after breakfast, head north of Ushuaia to Lago Escondido, then continue south to Lake Fagnano located in the middle of Tierra del Fuego. Both lakes offer different perspectives of this remote island landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Lago Escondido (Escondido Lake)
- Visit Lake Fagnano (Fagnano Lake)
Landmarks Lago Escondido Lake Fagnano - Day 10
Ushuaia to El Calafate
After breakfast, transfer to Ushuaia Airport and fly to El Calafate. You'll be picked up and taken to your hotel for a three-night stay in this gateway town to the glaciers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Perito Moreno Glacier
Following breakfast, take an excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier where you'll see this massive formation of ice with large blocks constantly breaking off and falling into Argentino Lake. The dramatic crashes and ice formations make this the highlight for many visitors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier
- View ice falling into Argentino Lake
Optional Activities
- Minitrekking over the Perito Moreno Glacier, USD 90.- per person
Landmarks Perito Moreno Glacier Argentino Lake - Day 12
Rios de Hielo Express Glaciers
After breakfast, board the Rios de Hielo Express for a navigation along Argentino Lake visiting three glaciers: Upsala, Onelli, and Spegazzini. You'll pass icebergs floating in the water and get different viewpoints of each glacier from the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rios de Hielo Express excursion
- Navigation on Argentino Lake
- Visit Upsala Glacier
- Visit Onelli Glacier
- Visit Spegazzini Glacier
- View icebergs floating in Argentino Lake
Landmarks Upsala Glacier Onelli Glacier Spegazzini Glacier - Day 13
El Calafate to Buenos Aires
Following breakfast, transfer to El Calafate Airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires, then connect to Ezeiza International Airport. You might need an extra night in Buenos Aires depending on your international flight schedule.
- End point
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (Buenos Aires Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
