Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll arrive in Buenos Aires and get transferred to your hotel in the city center. The afternoon and early evening are open for you to relax or check out the neighborhood on your own. Later on, you'll head out with the group for dinner at an Argentine restaurant, then participate in a mate tasting session. After that comes a hands-on alfajores workshop where you'll make these sweet treats, followed by a dulce de leche mousse preparation before heading back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with Argentine cultural experience, mate tasting, alfajores workshop, and dulce de leche mousse)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with Argentine cultural experience
- Mate tasting
- Alfajores workshop
- Dulce de leche mousse experience
Optional Activities
- Explore French-style cafés
- Walk the wide green boulevards
- Sample Italian-style ice cream
- Visit neighborhoods at leisure
- Day 2
Buenos Aires to San Carlos de Bariloche
This morning you'll transfer to Buenos Aires Airport and catch your domestic flight to San Carlos de Bariloche. Once you land, a transfer takes you to your hotel. From there, the rest of your day is free to wander around Bariloche, an alpine-style town with lakes and mountains all around, famous for chocolate shops and outdoor activities like hiking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Bariloche town
- Visit chocolate shops
- Enjoy scenic views
- Explore outdoor adventure options
- Day 3
San Carlos de Bariloche
You'll head out on the Circuito Chico, a half-day route that covers about 65 kilometers along the southern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Along the way you'll pass scenic beaches and lookout points, then take a chairlift up Cerro Campanario to see 360 degree views of the lakes and Andes mountains. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit an artisanal chocolate shop where someone explains how Bariloche's chocolate-making works and you'll get to taste different kinds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Circuito Chico half-day tour (65 km route)
- Chairlift ascent to Cerro Campanario
- Panoramic viewpoints at Bahía López and Punto Panorámico
- La Chocolaterie visit and guided chocolate tasting
Landmarks/POIs Cerro Campanario Lake Nahuel Huapi Playa Bonita Bahía Serena Bahía López Punto Panorámico Lake Perito Moreno Lake El Trébol San Pedro Peninsula Victoria Island Nahuel Huapi National Park - Day 4
San Carlos de Bariloche
Today is yours to do what you want in Bariloche. Some people take a scenic boat trip out to Victoria Island to walk through rare native Arrayanes forests, or if you want something bigger, there's a full-day option along Ruta de los 7 Lagos that heads toward San Martín de los Andes through forests and past clear lakes. Either way, it's your call.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scenic navigation to Victoria Island
- Walk in the Arrayanes Forest
- Full-day excursion to San Martín de los Andes
- Travel along the Ruta de los 7 Lagos
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Island Arrayanes Forest Lake Nahuel Huapi San Martín de los Andes Ruta de los 7 Lagos - Day 5
San Carlos de Bariloche to El Calafate
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Bariloche Airport and board a domestic flight to El Calafate. The transfer from the airport takes you to your hotel in the city center so you can settle in and get ready for the next part of your Patagonian trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
El Calafate
Today centers on Perito Moreno Glacier, an ice field glacier that flows from the Southern Patagonian Icefield. It's one of the few glaciers on Earth that still advances and experiences dramatic rupture cycles. You'll stand just meters away from the towering ice wall, then board a catamaran to cross Lago Rico and see the glacier from the water, which gives you a completely different perspective before you return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day tour to Perito Moreno Glacier
- Safari Nautico catamaran boat trip across Lago Rico
- Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park
Landmarks/POIs Perito Moreno Glacier Southern Patagonian Icefield Lago Rico Los Glaciares National Park Bajo de las Sombras port - Day 7
El Calafate
You have the day free in El Calafate to rest or explore on your own pace. There's an optional full-day excursion to El Chaltén, Argentina's main trekking destination in Los Glaciares National Park, where you can see dramatic peaks like the iconic Mount Fitz Roy and hike various scenic trails.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to El Chaltén
- Hike scenic trails around Mount Fitz Roy
- Explore viewpoints in Los Glaciares National Park
Landmarks/POIs El Chaltén Mount Fitz Roy Los Glaciares National Park - Day 8
El Calafate to Ushuaia
You'll transfer to El Calafate Airport and fly domestically to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. After landing, a transfer brings you to your hotel where you'll have time to settle in and prepare to explore Tierra del Fuego.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Ushuaia - Day 9
Ushuaia
Heading southwest from Ushuaia, you'll board the historic End of the World Train that travels through Lenga forests and peat bogs to reach Tierra del Fuego National Park. You'll check out Lake Acigami and Bahía Lapataia to see the marine coastline and learn about the Yámana people who lived here. In the afternoon, you'll board a catamaran to navigate the Beagle Channel, where you'll see sea lions, fur seals, and different cormorant species on the islands. There's a guided walk on Bridges Island with panoramic views before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Train of the End of the World ticket and journey
- Beagle Channel boat trip with small boat
- Guided nature walk on Bridges Island
- Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park
Landmarks/POIs Tierra del Fuego National Park End of the World Train Station Lake Acigami Bahía Lapataia Pipo River Beagle Channel Alicia Island Bird Island Cormorant Archipelago Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse Bridges Island - Day 10
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to Ushuaia as a transfer picks you up at your hotel and takes you to the airport. You'll fly back to Buenos Aires, and upon arrival, another transfer will take you to your accommodation, bringing you back to where your Patagonian journey started.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Buenos Aires
This half-day introduction to Buenos Aires includes driving and walking through the city's iconic neighborhoods. You'll see Plaza de Mayo, the historic political center, and La Boca, known for its colorful streets and tango culture. After the tour, you'll have time to rest at your hotel. In the evening, you'll transfer to a dinner tango show in San Telmo with over 30 performers including dancers, singers, and a live orchestra, then return to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner tango show with live orchestra at San Telmo venue)
Included Activities
- Half-day sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires (3 hours)
- Plaza de Mayo visit and exploration
- La Boca neighborhood tour
- Dinner tango show with live orchestra
Optional Activities
- Revisit favorite spots at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Mayo La Boca San Telmo - Day 12
Buenos Aires
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport at your scheduled departure time. This marks the end of your services.
- Meals
- Breakfast
