Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
After arriving at Ezeiza International Airport, you'll head to your hotel and get settled. Once you're ready, a private guide takes you on a 4-hour tour covering Buenos Aires' main sights like Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, the Obelisk, Colon Theater, Recoleta Cemetery, and Palermo neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 4-hour private city tour of Buenos Aires visiting Plaza de Mayo, Congreso, San Telmo, La Boca, Av. de Mayo, Café Tortoni, Puerto Madero, Av. 9 de Julio, Obelisk, Colon Theater, Recoleta Cemetery, Floralis Generica, and Palermo
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Mayo Congreso San Telmo La Boca Avenida de Mayo Café Tortoni Puerto Madero Avenida 9 de Julio Obelisk Colon Theater Recoleta Cemetery Floralis Generica Palermo 
- Day 2
Buenos Aires
Your schedule is open during the day to wander around Buenos Aires however you like or try optional activities. In the evening, you'll head to Café de los Angelitos for a 3-course dinner paired with a professional tango show featuring a live band, getting back to your hotel near midnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (3-course dinner (appetizer, lunch, dessert) at Café de los Angelitos)
Included Activities
- Tango show with 3-course dinner at Café de los Angelitos featuring professional tango dancers and live band
Optional Activities
- Activities and leisure exploration of Buenos Aires
Landmarks/POIs Café de los Angelitos - Day 3
Buenos Aires to Iguazu
Morning transfer takes you to Buenos Aires Airport for a flight to Iguazu (flight cost separate). After landing and checking into your hotel, you'll do a half-day private tour of the Brazilian side of the waterfalls, walking shorter trails to catch the panoramic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day private excursion to Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls with panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Morning flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls 
- Day 4
Iguazu
You'll spend the full day on the Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls with a shared tour group. The route includes scenic viewing platforms and gets you to Devil's Throat, the most powerful section. Afterward, you can walk through the well-marked pathways and check out the facilities at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day shared excursion to Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls visiting balconies and Devil's Throat
Optional Activities
- Great Adventure navigation down the jumps (additional cost)
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls - Argentinean Side Devil's Throat - Day 5
Iguazu to Salta
Early transfer to Iguazu Airport for your flight to Salta (flight cost separate). After arriving and getting to your hotel, an afternoon shared city tour starts around 3 PM, showing you Salta's main highlights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shared city tour of Salta visiting main highlights
Optional Activities
- Flight from Iguazu to Salta
- Day 6
Salta to Purmamarca
This full-day excursion, called Safari a las Nubes, drives from Salta toward Purmamarca along the Train to the Clouds route. You'll cross the Puna plateau to San Antonio de los Cobres and Salinas Grandes salt fields, then descend through the Cuesta de Lipán gorge, ending the night in Purmamarca (about 3,400 meters elevation).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day 'Safari a las Nubes' excursion from Salta to Purmamarca via San Antonio de los Cobres and Salinas Grandes
Landmarks/POIs Salinas Grandes Cuesta de Lipán San Antonio de los Cobres - Day 7
Purmamarca to Salta
A shared full-day tour takes you through Quebrada de Humahuaca to explore villages like Tilcara, Uquía, and Humahuaca, each with colorful hillsides and traditional architecture. You'll return to Salta for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day shared excursion to Quebrada de Humahuaca visiting Tilcara, Uquía, and Humahuaca
Optional Activities
- Visit to Pucará de Tilcara fortress (entry fee approximately USD 5, not included)
Landmarks/POIs Quebrada de Humahuaca Tilcara Pucará de Tilcara Uquía Humahuaca - Day 8
Salta to Cafayate
This shared excursion from Salta heads toward Cafayate, climbing through Cuesta del Obispo and Los Cardones National Park with its distinctive tall cacti. You'll pass through the ancient village of Cachi in the Puna region, then descend via the dramatic Quebrada de las Conchas gorge to reach the wine country around Cafayate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day shared excursion from Salta to Cafayate via Cuesta del Obispo, Los Cardones National Park, Cachi, and Quebrada de las Conchas gorge
Landmarks/POIs Los Cardones National Park Cachi Quebrada de las Conchas 
- Day 9
Cafayate to Salta
After a relaxed morning in Cafayate, you'll travel back toward Salta around noon, driving through the Quebrada de las Conchas gorge and stopping to see natural rock formations like the amphitheater and Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Return journey from Cafayate to Salta via Quebrada de las Conchas gorge with natural rock formations
Landmarks/POIs Quebrada de las Conchas Amphitheater (Quebrada de las Conchas) Garganta del Diablo - Day 10
Salta to El Calafate
Morning transfer to Salta Airport for your flight to El Calafate via Buenos Aires (flight cost separate). After arriving, you'll be transferred to your hotel in El Calafate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Flight from Salta to El Calafate via Buenos Aires
- Day 11
El Calafate
A shared tour takes you to Perito Moreno Glacier about 1.5 hours from town. You'll board a boat for a 1-hour navigation (Safari Náutico) along the glacier's south wall, then spend roughly 3 hours exploring the marked trails and viewing platforms at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day shared excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier including 1-hour 'Safari Náutico' navigation to south wall and self-guided pathway exploration
Optional Activities
- Mini-trekking on top of the ice (requires advance booking, has age limits and other restrictions)
Landmarks/POIs Perito Moreno Glacier - Day 12
El Calafate
You have the full day free in El Calafate to try optional excursions like visiting Estancia Cristina ranch or exploring other glaciers such as Upsala and Spegazzini.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Estancia Cristina
- Visit Glaciers Upsala and Spegazzini
- Other optional activities in El Calafate
Landmarks/POIs Estancia Cristina Upsala Glacier Spegazzini Glacier - Day 13
El Calafate to El Chaltén
A shared transfer (3 hours) takes you from El Calafate to El Chaltén along the famous Ruta 40. El Chaltén is Argentina's trekking hub with numerous trails at different levels, including the popular hikes to Laguna de los Tres Picos (Fitz Roy) and Lago Torre (Cerro Torre), plus many alternatives.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shared transfer from El Calafate to El Chaltén via Ruta 40
Optional Activities
- Self-guided trek to Laguna de los 3 Picos (Fitz Roy) - approximately 10 hours round trip with 1-hour difficult 45-degree ascent section
- Self-guided trek to Lago Torre (Cerro Torre) - approximately 8 hours round trip, less demanding than Fitz Roy
- Trek to Lomas del Pliegue Tumbado
- Trek to Lake Capri
- Navigation to Lago del Desierto
- Visit to Glacier Huemul
- Biking, horseback riding, and rafting activities
- Private guide hire for any trek
Landmarks/POIs Fitz Roy Cerro Torre Laguna de los 3 Picos Lago Torre Lomas del Pliegue Tumbado Lake Capri Lago del Desierto Glacier Huemul 
- Day 14
El Chaltén
You can hike on your own today in El Chaltén, picking from various trails based on your fitness and interests. The iconic routes to Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre are popular options, but there are plenty of other scenic hikes to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided trekking to Laguna de los 3 Picos (Fitz Roy)
- Self-guided trekking to Lago Torre (Cerro Torre)
- Other self-guided treks and activities
- Day 15
El Chaltén to El Calafate
Your day is flexible in El Chaltén with transfer options you'll arrange when booking. You can either head back to El Calafate in the late afternoon or take a morning transfer and have a free day in El Calafate before traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from El Chaltén to El Calafate (flexible timing)
Optional Activities
- Activities and exploration in El Chaltén or El Calafate
- Day 16
El Calafate to Ushuaia
Morning transfer takes you to El Calafate Airport for a flight to Ushuaia (flight cost separate). After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll take a 3.5-hour afternoon yacht navigation through Beagle Channel, visiting Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and several islands including Lobos, Pájaros, and Bridges Islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 3.5-hour shared navigation in Beagle Channel aboard yacht visiting Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Lobos Island, Pájaros Island, and Bridges Islands (includes port tax)
Optional Activities
- Flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia
Landmarks/POIs Beagle Channel Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse Lobos Island Pájaros Island Bridges Islands 
- Day 17
Ushuaia
A shared half-day 4x4 excursion in the morning takes you through Tierra del Fuego National Park on easy trails to spots like Lapataia Bay, Roca Lake, and Ensenada Bay. In the afternoon, you'll visit Martillo Island to walk among penguins via Harberton Ranch (November through March; different activity if visiting October). The full day wraps up around 8 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day shared excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park in 4x4 with small group up to 8 people visiting Lapataia Bay, Roca Lake, and Ensenada Bay
- Afternoon zodiac journey to Martillo Island with penguin walk (Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, approximately 1 hour) from Harberton Ranch (November-March season)
Optional Activities
- Train of the End of the World (not included, only if afternoon is free)
Landmarks/POIs Tierra del Fuego National Park Lapataia Bay Roca Lake Ensenada Bay Harberton Ranch Martillo Island - Day 18
Ushuaia
A shared half-day 4x4 excursion in the morning takes you through Tierra del Fuego National Park on easy trails to spots like Lapataia Bay, Roca Lake, and Ensenada Bay. In the afternoon, you'll visit Martillo Island to walk among penguins via Harberton Ranch (November through March; different activity if visiting October). The full day wraps up around 8 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day shared excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park in 4x4 with small group up to 8 people visiting Lapataia Bay, Roca Lake, and Ensenada Bay
- Afternoon zodiac journey to Martillo Island with penguin walk (Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, approximately 1 hour) from Harberton Ranch (November-March season)
Optional Activities
- Train of the End of the World (not included, only if afternoon is free)
Landmarks/POIs Tierra del Fuego National Park Lapataia Bay Roca Lake Ensenada Bay Harberton Ranch Martillo Island - Day 19
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Your day in Ushuaia is flexible with optional activities like a half-day trek to Laguna Esmeralda or visiting a fishing village. Later, you'll transfer to Ushuaia Airport for an afternoon flight to Buenos Aires (flight cost separate), arriving at your hotel after landing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shared transfer from hotel to Ushuaia Airport
- Shared transfer from Buenos Aires National Airport to hotel
Optional Activities
- Half-day trek to Laguna Esmeralda
- Fisherman village visit with spider crab fishing and cooking experience
- Other activities in Ushuaia
- Afternoon flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Landmarks/POIs Laguna Esmeralda - Day 20
Buenos Aires
You have the full day in Buenos Aires to explore at your own pace, check out neighborhoods you didn't see during the initial tour, or pursue any optional activities that interest you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ferry boat ride to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay for day trip
- Visit Tigre Delta
- Thematic city tours (graffiti art tours, museum tours including Teatro Colón, biking tours, gastronomic tours, cultural and artistic tours)
- Visit markets (if open)
- Day trip to San Antonio de Areco following gaucho tradition with Estancia (ranch) visit, horseback riding, barbecue, and gaucho performance
- Self-guided exploration of Palermo, Belgrano, and other neighborhoods
Landmarks/POIs Palermo Belgrano Colonia del Sacramento Tigre Delta Teatro Colón San Antonio de Areco - Day 21
Buenos Aires
A private transfer will take you to Ezeiza International Airport for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
