Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll arrive at Buenos Aires airport or bus station and head to your hotel to get settled. The rest of the day is open, so you can either take it easy and recover from travel, or start getting a feel for the city on your own terms if you're not too tired.
- Start point
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (Transfer in/out in Buenos Aires - Airport or Bus station , 05:00 - 23:00)
- Day 2
Buenos Aires
A guided tour takes you through Buenos Aires' key neighborhoods and landmarks. You'll start at Plaza de Mayo and the Cathedral, then walk through San Telmo's old colonial streets before heading to La Boca to see the colorful buildings. After that, you move through Puerto Madero's waterfront dining area, check out Palermo's parks and fine architecture, and finish in Recoleta where you see the famous cemetery and upscale shops and bars.
Included Activities
- Half Day City Tour - Buenos Aires neighborhoods including 9 de Julio Avenue, Obelisk, Corrientes Street, Plaza de Mayo, Cathedral, Cabildo, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Palermo, and Recoleta Cemetery
Landmarks 9 de Julio Avenue Obelisk Plaza de Mayo Buenos Aires Cathedral Cabildo San Telmo La Boca Puerto Madero Palermo Woods Recoleta Cemetery 
- Day 3
Buenos Aires
This day is yours to do whatever you want. Optional tours are available if you'd like to book something extra for an additional cost, or you can just explore at your own pace, grab lunch at a local restaurant, or rest at your hotel.
Optional Activities
- Tango show - authentic tango experience with gourmet dinner and main seating area (platea) included with round-trip transfers
- Delta Tigre - boat tour exploring waterways, private marinas, cliffside mansions, and city landmarks from the water (includes boat tickets and transfers)
- City of La Plata Tour - visit to neo-Gothic Cathedral, Astronomical Observatory, and Natural Science Museum (museum admission included)
- Fiesta Gaucha - 1,200-hectare estancia featuring gaucho horsemanship displays, folk dances, and traditional sulky rides
- Spegazzini & Upsala Navigation Experience - boat navigation through Lake Argentino with stops at Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers and forest walks
- Day 4
Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú
Early transfer gets you to Buenos Aires airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu. After landing, you'll head to your hotel in the subtropical jungle area. The afternoon and evening are free, so you can wander through local craft markets, try some regional food, or just relax.
- Day 5
Iguazú Falls (Argentine Side)
You spend the full day at Iguazu National Park on the Argentine side. There are three walking paths to choose from based on what you want to see and how much walking appeals to you. The Lower Path gets you close to the falls for dramatic views, the Higher Path offers cliff-top perspectives, or the Devil's Throat Path includes an ecological train and catwalk for a completely different angle.
Included Activities
- Iguazú National Park - Argentine side visit with three circuit options (Lower Path, Higher Path, or Devil's Throat Path)
- Round-trip transfer from hotel to park
- Bilingual guide
Landmarks Iguazú National Park Iguazú Falls Devil's Throat 
- Day 6
Iguazú Falls (Brazilian Side)
This time you cross into Brazil to see Iguazu Falls from that perspective. Panoramic buses take you through the park to different catwalk viewpoints where you can see all 275 waterfalls spread out. You'll also ride a panoramic elevator for another view before heading back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Iguazú Falls - Brazilian side visit with panoramic bus tours and catwalk viewpoints
- Bilingual guide
Landmarks Brazilian Iguazú National Park Iguazú Falls - Brazilian Side - Day 7
Puerto Iguazú to El Calafate
After breakfast, you transfer from your hotel to the Puerto Iguazu airport or bus station. From there, you fly to El Calafate and head to your hotel in Patagonia to settle in for the next part of your trip.
- Day 8
Perito Moreno Glacier
You'll take a full-day trip to see Perito Moreno Glacier. The drive goes 85 km through the Andean foothills alongside Lake Argentino, and you'll spot floating icebergs along the Brazo Rico River on the way. Once there, you spend time on the viewing walkways in front of the glacier itself. A bilingual guide is with you the whole time to explain what you're seeing.
Included Activities
- Perito Moreno Glacier visit - full day excursion with transfers and bilingual guide
- Access to glacier viewpoints and pathways
Optional Activities
- Nautical Safari - Perito Moreno Glacier boat tour (1 hour, departs from Puerto Bajo de las Sombras, must be booked with glacier excursion)
- Minitrekking on Perito Moreno Glacier (10 hours, includes certified guides, boat navigation, glacier hike with crampons, hot beverage, and souvenir)
- Big Ice Trekking - Perito Moreno Glacier (12 hours, high difficulty, 7 hours trekking, includes certified guides, crampons, helmet, and harness)
Landmarks Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glaciares National Park Lake Argentino 
- Day 9
El Calafate
You have the day free to relax or explore El Calafate on your own. Optional excursions are available if you want to book something extra for an additional fee, or you can just have a quiet day, walk around town, or enjoy the local restaurants.
Optional Activities
- El Chaltén Trek to Laguna Capri (8 km round trip, moderate difficulty, 5 hours total, includes transfers, bilingual guide, and boxed lunch with beverage, minimum age 12 years)
- El Chaltén Trek to Mirador del Cerro Torre (6 km round trip, easy difficulty, 4 hours total, includes transfers, bilingual guide, and boxed lunch with beverage)
- Full-Day Excursion to Lago del Desierto & Vespignani Glacier (7 AM hotel pick-up, approximately 8:30 PM drop-off, includes audio guide, boat navigation across Lago del Desierto, guided hikes with three difficulty options)
- Spegazzini & Upsala Navigation Experience (departs Puerto Punta Bandera 47 km from El Calafate, boat navigation through Lake Argentino, visits to Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers, forest walk to refuge)
- El Calafate City Tour - Culture, History & Nature (half-day tour including Punta Walichu archaeological site, historical district, Paseo Costero, Historical Interpretation Center, and Chacra Las Moras farm)
- Estancia Cristina - Trekking Expedition (4.5-hour hike to Upsala Glacier viewpoint, includes navigation, 4x4 ride, expert guide, lunch box, park entrance fee)
- Estancia Cristina - Upsala Glacier Viewpoint by 4x4
- Estancia Cristina - Horseback Riding Experience (guided ride through Caterina Valley to Lago Pearson, includes lunch, age 6-75 years, weight limit 95 kg)
- Estancia Cristina - Classic Experience (full day including guided walk, historical tour, museum visit, lunch, park entrance fee)
- Estancia Cristina - Upsala Glacier Express (shortened day option with navigation, lunch, museum visit, park entrance fee)
- Mayo Spirit Trek Navigation (full day 8 AM to 6 PM, includes shared hotel transfer, bilingual guide, navigation, guided hikes, and Perito Moreno Glacier walkway access)
- Perito Moreno Kayak Experience (approximately 1.5 hours kayaking, max 16 passengers per session, minimum age 12 years, includes all equipment)
- El Calafate Balcón Experience (trail hike with panoramic views of El Calafate and Lake Argentino, includes Laberinto de Piedras and Piedra de los Sombreros)
- Bosque Petrificado La Leona (full-day excursion at 9 AM, return 4:30 PM, 3-hour walk on uneven terrain, includes panoramic views and outdoor box lunch)
- Astrotourism Experience in El Calafate (scenic drive to Estancia Cruz Aike approximately 50 km away, dinner, astronomy introduction, stargazing with telescopes, group photos)
- Torres del Paine Full-Day Excursion from El Calafate (cross into Chile at Cancha Carrera, stops at Lake Sarmiento, light trekking options, 4x4 access to unique Torres viewpoint, picnic lunch included, 2-hour guided hike to Mirador de los Cuernos)
- Nativo Experience (half-day 4x4 tour along Lake Argentino coast, anthropological approach exploring Tehuelche culture, ancient caves, includes Patagonian meal)
- Day 10
El Calafate
After eating breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer to El Calafate airport or bus station at whatever time works for you. That's where your tour ends and your journey home begins.
- End point
- El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina (Transfer in/out in Calafate - Airport or Bus station , 05:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast included)
