Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll land in Buenos Aires and get settled into your accommodation. The city has a lot to offer, so take some time to wander around at your own pace. Head over to Recoleta if you want to see the French-influenced architecture, or check out La Boca for its colorful buildings and vibrant street life. San Telmo's got that authentic Argentine feel if you're looking for something more local. Just explore whatever catches your interest this first day.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), Au. Teniente General Pablo Ricchieri, Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province B1802, Argentina (Hauptausgang, Terminal )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Landmarks Recoleta La Boca San Telmo 
- Day 2
Buenos Aires
A guided walking tour kicks off between 10:00 and 10:30 AM from the San Telmo office. You'll head through Plaza de San Martín, then move through San Telmo, La Boca, and Recoleta neighborhoods, finishing at the famous Recoleta Cemetery. The tour uses the subway and buses so you'll get a feel for how locals get around. Expect to spend about 4 to 5 hours on your feet exploring the city's most recognizable areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Buenos Aires neighborhoods
- Visit to Recoleta Cemetery
- Use of public transportation (subway and bus)
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tour of Teatro Colón
- Visit to MALBA museum
Landmarks Plaza de San Martín San Telmo La Boca Recoleta Cemetery Recoleta Teatro Colón MALBA - Day 3
Iguazu Falls
Travel north to Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site straddling the Argentina and Brazil border. The falls system has 275 separate waterfalls spread across 2.7 kilometers. The main attraction is Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat), which measures 150 meters wide and 700 meters long. You can hike various trails on the Argentine side to get close to the falls or take in panoramic views from the Brazilian side. Either way, you'll experience one of the most powerful water displays on Earth.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Access to Iguazu National Park
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hiking trails in Argentine Iguazu National Park
- Panoramic views from Brazilian side
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Garganta del Diablo Iguazu National Park (Argentina) - Day 4
Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side)
Spend the day exploring Iguazu from the Brazilian side of the national park, which covers 185,000 hectares. You'll board a bus that follows 1,200 meters of walkways above the Iguazu River gorge, giving you wide views of the Argentine falls. You'll see Rivadavia Falls, Tres Mosqueteros, and a distant lower viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo from 200 meters away. Natural rainbows often frame these views beautifully. An elevator near Salto Floriano can take you back up to the bus parking area, or you can walk back the way you came. Return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus tour through Brazilian Iguazu National Park
- Access to 1,200-meter pedestrian walkway
- Panoramic views of Argentine waterfalls
- Views of Rivadavia Falls and Tres Mosqueteros
- Lower viewpoint access to Garganta del Diablo
- Breakfast
Landmarks Iguazu National Park (Brazil) Rivadavia Falls Tres Mosqueteros Garganta del Diablo Salto Floriano - Day 5
Iguazu National Park (Argentine side)
Head to the Argentine side of Iguazu National Park, a 67,000-hectare UNESCO site with subtropical jungle thick with giant trees, ferns, colorful butterflies, birds, and wildlife. A train leaves from Cataratas station and takes you to Garganta del Diablo station. From there, a 1.2-kilometer hiking trail leads you right to views of Devil's Throat, where you'll see why this waterfall is considered one of nature's most impressive displays.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Access to Iguazu National Park (Argentine side)
- Train ride from Cataratas to Garganta del Diablo station
- Hiking trail to Garganta del Diablo (approximately 1.2 km)
- Breakfast
Landmarks Iguazu National Park (Argentina) Cataratas Station Garganta del Diablo - Day 6
Salta
Travel to Salta, a colonial city in northwestern Argentina at the base of the Andes mountains. The architecture here is well-preserved from the colonial period, and the city feels like you've stepped back in time. Take the cable car up San Bernardo hill for views out over the city and the surrounding landscape. From Salta, you can reach several other attractions like the salt flats, the colorful Mountain of Seven Colors near Purmamarca, the wine region of Cafayate, and the Train to the Clouds that climbs to 4,200 meters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride up San Bernardo hill
- Train to the Clouds excursion to La Polvorilla viaduct
Landmarks San Bernardo Purmamarca Mountain of Seven Colors Cafayate La Polvorilla Viaduct 
- Day 7
Cafayate - Salta
Hotel pickup happens at 7:00 AM for a full-day tour through Quebrada de las Conchas. You'll drive through Lerma Valley past tobacco fields and villages with German colonial architecture. The gorge itself has striking rock formations shaped by wind and water, with names like Las Dunas, Las Crótales, El Obispo, La Garganta del Diablo, Los Castillos, and El Anfiteatro. Later you'll reach Cafayate, known for its wines, especially Torrontés which you can taste at a local winery. The drive back at sunset transforms the gorge's colors with changing light. You'll return to your hotel around 7:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion through Quebrada de las Conchas
- Views of Las Conchas River Gorge
- Visit to natural rock formations (Las Dunas, El Obispo, La Garganta del Diablo, Los Castillos, El Anfiteatro)
- Visit to Cafayate
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Cafayate winery
Landmarks Lerma Valley Las Conchas River Gorge Las Dunas El Obispo La Garganta del Diablo Los Castillos El Anfiteatro Cafayate - Day 8
Salta
Take it easy today after yesterday's long drive. Walk through Salta at your own pace and see why locals call it 'la linda' (the beautiful). San Bernardo hill is reachable on foot or by cable car if you prefer. At the top, there's a nice garden with a terrace where you can relax and take in views of the entire city. If you're feeling more active, you can rent bicycles up there and ride down into the valley, which is a fun way to experience the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride up San Bernardo hill
- Hiking up San Bernardo hill
- Mountain bike rental and descent from San Bernardo
Landmarks San Bernardo - Day 9
Salinas Grandes - Purmamarca - Salta
Hotel pickup from central Salta begins your journey toward Quebrada del Toro. You'll visit Tastil village to see cave paintings and stone structures from an Inca archaeological site that's protected nationally and recognized by UNESCO. Then head to San Antonio de los Cobres, a scenic village with local character. After lunch (on your own), cross Route 40 to reach Salinas Grandes, one of the world's largest salt flats on the Salta-Jujuy border. Spend time photographing the vast white landscape. Coming down through Cuesta de Lipán, you might spot condors. Visit Purmamarca to see the Mountain of Seven Colors. You'll be back in Salta around 8:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Tastil village with cave paintings
- Exploration of Inca ruins at Tastil
- Visit to San Antonio de los Cobres
- Visit to Salinas Grandes salt flats
- Descent through Cuesta de Lipán
- Visit to Purmamarca village
- Visit to Mountain of Seven Colors
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tastil Tastil Ruins San Antonio de los Cobres Salinas Grandes Cuesta de Lipán Purmamarca Mountain of Seven Colors - Day 10
Purmamarca - Tilcara - Humahuaca - Maimara - Salta
Pickup at 7:00 AM for an exploration of the Calchaquí Valleys. Start in Purmamarca to see the Mountain of Seven Colors, check out the church, and browse artisan markets. Continue through Posta de Hornillos toward Tilcara to view Pucará fortress. At Huacalera, cross the Tropic of Capricorn and see La Pollera de la Colla hill. The Church of Uquía has remarkable Arcabuceros Angels paintings from the Cusqueña school. Reach Humahuaca to see the cathedral and El Indio independence monument. After lunch, explore Maimara's Paleta del Pintor, an area with colorful geological formations. Return through the scenic Gesimspfade path with subtropical vegetation, passing La Ciénaga dike, Las Maderas, and Campo Alegre. Back to hotels around 8:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Purmamarca and Mountain of Seven Colors
- Visit to Purmamarca church
- Visit to artisan market in Purmamarca
- Visit to Pucará fortress
- Crossing of Tropic of Capricorn at Huacalera
- Visit to Church of Uquía
- Visit to Humahuaca cathedral
- Visit to Independence monument El Indio
- Exploration of Paleta del Pintor (Painter's Palette) in Maimara
- Scenic path through subtropical vegetation
- Breakfast
Landmarks Purmamarca Mountain of Seven Colors Posta de Hornillos Tilcara Pucará Huacalera Tropic of Capricorn La Pollera de la Colla Church of Uquía Humahuaca Humahuaca Cathedral El Indio Independence Monument Maimara Paleta del Pintor Abra de Santa Laura La Ciénaga Las Maderas Campo Alegre - Day 11
Buenos Aires
You're back in Buenos Aires with no scheduled activities today. Use the time however you like, whether that's exploring the city on your own or just relaxing and preparing for what comes next. It's your evening to spend as you choose.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Tango Show
Head to La Ventana for one of Buenos Aires's best traditional tango shows. The venue is set in a restored historic conventillo (tenement) in San Telmo, the birthplace of tango itself. You'll watch 32 artists perform including two orchestras, four dance couples, two singers, Altiplano music, and a boleadoras lasso demonstration while enjoying good food and Argentine wines. You can add a tango lesson or wine tasting if you want to make the evening even more special.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Argentine wine at La Ventana)
Included Activities
- Tango and folklore show at La Ventana
- Dinner and Argentine wine
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tango lesson
- Wine tasting
Landmarks La Ventana San Telmo - Day 13
Departure
Time to head home. Take a moment to think back on everything you've experienced across Argentina, from Buenos Aires's neighborhoods to the power of Iguazu Falls to the mountains and valleys of the northwest. The memories from this trip will stick with you. ¡Hasta la próxima vez!
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), Au. Teniente General Pablo Ricchieri, Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province B1802, Argentina (Haupteingang, Terminal)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
