Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll arrive in Buenos Aires and head to NH Buenos Aires City in San Telmo, a neighborhood with plenty of history. After checking in, the evening is yours to wander around and get a feel for the area at your own pace.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), Au. Teniente General Pablo Ricchieri, Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Arrivals)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel NH Buenos Aires City)
Landmarks San Telmo 
- Day 2
Buenos Aires
Following breakfast, you'll take a guided bike tour through Buenos Aires. You can pick between the San Telmo route, which goes through La Boca, Puerto Madero, and Downtown, or the Palermo route showing off Recoleta and the wooded sections of the city. The timing works either morning or afternoon depending on what suits you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel NH Buenos Aires City)
Included Activities
- Buenos Aires Bike Tour (choice of San Telmo route or Palermo route)
Landmarks San Telmo La Boca Boca Juniors Stadium Puerto Madero Cabildo Government House Plaza de Mayo Buenos Aires Cathedral Palermo Recoleta Recoleta Cemetery - Day 3
Buenos Aires
After breakfast, you'll have the day open to check out Buenos Aires on your own terms. Consider catching a tango show in the evening with dinner, giving you a chance to experience this traditional music and dance before leaving the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel NH Buenos Aires City)
Optional Activities
- Tango show with dinner
- Day 4
Buenos Aires to El Calafate
You'll grab breakfast and check out, then fly to El Calafate. Once you land, a transfer takes you to Rincon del Calafate Hotel where you'll get settled in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rincon del Calafate Hotel)
- Day 5
El Calafate
After breakfast, you'll head to Los Glaciares National Park for a guided minitrekking experience on Perito Moreno Glacier. A 20 minute lake crossing gets you there, followed by a briefing and a 20 minute walk along the shore. Then you'll put on crampons and trek across the glacier itself for about 1.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rincon del Calafate Hotel)
Included Activities
- Minitrekking over Perito Moreno Glacier (approximately 1.5 hours trek)
Landmarks Los Glaciares National Park Perito Moreno Glacier - Day 6
El Calafate to El Chaltén
You'll make your way to the bus station for the 8 am bus to El Chaltén, arriving around 11 am. Check in at Hosteria Kau Si Aike and settle yourself in. The afternoon gives you time to do some self-guided treks around the area and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Kau Si Aike)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided treks around El Chaltén area
Landmarks El Chaltén 
- Day 7
El Chaltén
You have breakfast, then head out on a self-guided trek to Laguna de los 3 at the base of Mount Fitz Roy, or explore the rocky peaks around the area on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Kau Si Aike)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided trek to the base of Mount Fitz Roy (Laguna de los 3)
- Self-guided walks around the rocky peaks
Landmarks Mount Fitz Roy Laguna de los Tres - Day 8
El Chaltén
This is a free day for more treks. You could hike to Cerro Torre or take an excursion north along the glacial valley to reach Lago del Desierto and Huemul Glacier, whatever appeals to you most.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Kau Si Aike)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided trek to Cerro Torre
- Self-guided excursion to Lago del Desierto and Huemul Glacier
Landmarks Cerro Torre Lago del Desierto Huemul Glacier - Day 9
El Chaltén to Bariloche
You'll have breakfast and check out. Before the evening bus leaves, you can fit in some more treks or just relax in the village. Then you'll board the night bus to Bariloche, traveling through Perito Moreno Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided treks around El Chaltén
- Day 10
Bariloche
You'll arrive late in Bariloche after the overnight journey. Make your own way to Carlos V Patagonia Hotel and check in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Carlos V Patagonia)
Landmarks Bariloche 
- Day 11
Bariloche
After a long overnight bus ride, you'll have breakfast and take the day to recover. Consider hopping a public bus to Llao Llao and renting a bike to do Circuito Chico at your own pace, or hiking up Cerro Campanario for some of the best views in Bariloche.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Carlos V Patagonia)
Optional Activities
- Public bus to Llao Llao and bike rental for Circuito Chico
- Trek up Cerro Campanario
Landmarks Llao Llao Circuito Chico Cerro Campanario 
- Day 12
Bariloche
You'll start with breakfast, then head out for a half day kayaking on Lago Gutierrez. Paddling through the glacial waters along a wooded coast gives you a chance to take in the natural landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Carlos V Patagonia)
Included Activities
- Half-day kayaking excursion at Lago Gutierrez
Landmarks Lago Gutierrez - Day 13
Bariloche to Salta
After breakfast, you'll check out and make your way to the airport for your flight to Salta. Upon arrival, a transfer takes you to Inkai Hotel where you'll check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Inkai Hotel)
Landmarks Salta 
- Day 14
Salta
Following breakfast, you have the day free to explore this colonial city founded by Spanish settlers from Peru.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Inkai Hotel)
Landmarks Salta - Day 15
Salta to Purmamarca
You'll have breakfast and check out, then pick up a rental car for a self drive tour of northern Argentina. The route goes Salta to Purmamarca to Salinas Grandes and back to Purmamarca.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Posta de Purmamarca)
Optional Activities
- Self-drive car tour through northern Argentina
Landmarks Salta Purmamarca Salinas Grandes 
- Day 16
Purmamarca to Humahuaca
After breakfast, you'll continue driving to Humahuaca. The route takes you through Purmamarca, Maimara, Tilcara with Pucara, Uquia, and finally Humahuaca. You'll check in at Hotel Munay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Munay Humahuaca)
Optional Activities
- Self-drive car tour through northern Argentina
Landmarks Purmamarca Maimara Tilcara Tilcara Pucara Uquia Humahuaca 
- Day 17
Humahuaca to Hornocal Hills
You'll have breakfast and spend the morning free in Humahuaca. At noon, you'll self drive to Hornocal Hills, heading out Humahuaca to Hornocal and back. Plan to arrive afternoon or evening so you catch the colorful hills in their best light.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Munay Humahuaca)
Optional Activities
- Self-drive to Hornocal Hills for afternoon/evening viewing
Landmarks Hornocal Hills - Day 18
Hornocal to Salta
After breakfast, you'll check out and self drive back to Salta to return the rental car. You'll check into your accommodation for your final night and consider visiting a Peña on Balcarce Street for local food and folkloric music and dances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Inkai Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit a Peña on Balcarce Street for local food and folkloric music and dances
Landmarks Hornocal Hills Salta Balcarce Street - Day 19
End of Tour
You'll have breakfast and check out. Tour services end.
- End point
- Altos de Balcarce Hotel, Balcarce 747, Salta, Salta, Argentina (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
