Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires welcomes you with over 10 million people spread across 40 neighborhoods. The city reflects centuries of immigration, particularly from Italy, Spain, and France starting in the 16th century. You'll notice the French influence in Recoleta's architecture, Italian heritage in the colorful La Boca district, and authentic Argentine character throughout San Telmo. Each barrio tells a different story about how the city developed.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), Au. Teniente General Pablo Ricchieri, Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province B1802, Argentina (Haupteingang)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Recoleta La Boca San Telmo 
- Day 2
Buenos Aires City Tour
Your guide picks you up from the hotel and you head along Avenida 9 de Julio to see Teatro Colón and the Obelisk. Then you visit Plaza de Mayo with the Cathedral, Presidential Palace, and Cabildo. From there, the route continues through San Telmo and past Lezama Park to reach La Boca, where you'll see the Boca Juniors stadium and walk through the colorful Caminito area. Next comes modern Puerto Madero, then Retiro and upscale Palermo neighborhoods before finishing in La Recoleta. You return to downtown by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Buenos Aires
- View Teatro Colón and Obelisk on Avenida 9 de Julio
- Visit Plaza de Mayo with Cathedral Metropolitana, Presidential Palace, and Cabildo
- Visit La Boca neighborhood and Caminito
- Visit Boca Juniors stadium
- Tour Puerto Madero district
Landmarks Teatro Colón Obelisk Plaza de Mayo Cathedral Metropolitana Cabildo Lezama Park Boca Juniors Stadium Caminito Puerto Madero Retiro San Martín Square Avenida del Libertador Palermo La Recoleta - Day 3
Iguazú Waterfalls
Travel to Iguazú Waterfalls, a UNESCO World Heritage site that straddles Argentina and Brazil. The site features 275 waterfalls spread across 2.7 kilometers. Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) is the most impressive, measuring 150 meters wide and 700 meters long. The name comes from Guaraní words meaning 'water' and 'large'. Argentine Iguazú National Park has various trails where you can get close to the falls, while the Brazilian side offers panoramic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hiking trails in Iguazú National Park (Argentine side)
- Panoramic views from Brazilian side of the waterfalls
Landmarks Iguazú Waterfalls Garganta del Diablo Iguazú National Park (Argentina) - Day 4
Brazilian Side
You explore the Brazilian side of Iguazú National Park, which covers 185,000 hectares. After passing through the entry portal where park capacity is managed, you board a bus that drives through the park to pedestrian bridges. A 1,200-meter walkway crosses the Iguazú River gorge with panoramic views of the Argentine waterfalls. You see Rivadavia Falls and the Tres Mosqueteros formation. Near the end, a lower viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo sits about 200 meters away, often highlighted by permanent rainbows. An elevator near Salto Floriano returns you to the bus parking area, or you can walk the original path back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus tour through Iguazú National Park (Brazilian side)
- Walk on 1,200-meter pedestrian bridge over Iguazú River gorge
- View of Argentine waterfalls from Brazilian side
- View Rivadavia Falls and Tres Mosqueteros formation
- Lower viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo
Landmarks Iguazú National Park (Brazil) Iguazú River Gorge Rivadavia Falls Tres Mosqueteros Garganta del Diablo Lower Viewpoint Salto Floriano - Day 5
Argentine Side
Explore part of Iguazú National Park, a 67,000-hectare area rich with subtropical jungle biodiversity including giant trees, ferns, colorful butterflies, birds, and various mammals. The park earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1984 for its ecological significance. A train departs from Cataratas Station heading to Garganta del Diablo station, followed by a 1.2-kilometer hiking trail leading to views of this natural wonder.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ride from Cataratas Station to Garganta del Diablo
- Approximately 1.2-kilometer hiking trail to Garganta del Diablo viewpoint
Landmarks Iguazú National Park (Argentina) Cataratas Station Garganta del Diablo - Day 6
Salta
You arrive in Salta, called 'La Linda', a northwestern city known for colonial architecture at the Andes foothills. A cable car ride up San Bernardo hill gives you views of the city and surrounding landscape. Salta serves as your gateway to salt flats, Rainbow Mountain near Purmamarca, Cafayate wine region, and Cachi. From San Antonio de los Cobres, you can ride the legendary Train to the Clouds to La Polvorilla viaduct at 4,200 meters above sea level.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride up San Bernardo hill
- Excursion to Purmamarca and Mountain of Seven Colors
- Excursion to salt flats
- Train to the Clouds from San Antonio de los Cobres to La Polvorilla viaduct
Landmarks San Bernardo Hill Purmamarca Rainbow Mountain (Cerro de los Siete Colores) Salinas Grandes Cafayate San Antonio de los Cobres La Polvorilla Viaduct 
- Day 7
Lerma Valley and Cafayate Wine Region
This tour starts at 7:00 AM from your hotel. You traverse the Lerma Valley, tobacco fields, and villages with German colonial architecture where the old Belgrano Railway ended. The Las Conchas River Gorge features unusual stone formations shaped by wind and water. Rock formations have names like the Dunes, the Toad, the Bishop, Devil's Throat, the Castles, and the Amphitheater. Later you continue to Cafayate, the youngest city in the Calchaqu Valley, famous for wines particularly Torrontés which you'll taste at a winery. The return follows the same route but with different lighting that transforms the canyon. You return around 19:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lerma Valley with tobacco fields
- View Las Conchas River Gorge
- View rock formations (Dunes, Toad, Bishop, Devil's Throat, Castles, Amphitheater)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Cafayate winery
Landmarks Lerma Valley Las Conchas River Gorge Cafayate - Day 8
Salta Free Day
Today is yours to spend however you like. Relax at your hotel or wander through Salta. San Bernardo hill sits in the city center and you can reach it on foot or by cable car. At the top, you get views across the entire city and enjoy the landscaped garden with a terrace. If you're more athletic, rent a bike and ride down into the valley for a special experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk or cable car ride up San Bernardo hill
- Bike rental on San Bernardo hill for descent into valley
- Explore Salta city
Landmarks San Bernardo Hill Salta City - Day 9
Quebrada del Toro to Purmamarca
Your hotel pickup happens in central Salta. You travel toward Quebrada del Toro to visit Tastil village with its cave paintings and stone structures. The Tastil ruins are an Inca archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage location as part of the Inca Trail. Next stop is San Antonio de los Cobres, known for its landscapes and local culture. After lunch (on your own), you cross Route 40 to reach Salinas Grandes at the Salta-Jujuy border, one of the world's largest salt flats. Time here lets you photograph this natural wonder. You descend through Cuesta de Lipán where condors are frequently seen. Visit Purmamarca village and the Mountain of Seven Colors, recognized as a historic cultural monument. Return to Salta hotels around 20:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tastil village with cave paintings
- Explore Tastil ruins (Inca archaeological site)
- Visit San Antonio de los Cobres
- Visit Salinas Grandes salt flats
- Descend through Cuesta de Lipán
- Visit Purmamarca village
- View Mountain of Seven Colors
Landmarks Tastil Tastil Ruins San Antonio de los Cobres Salinas Grandes Cuesta de Lipán Purmamarca Mountain of Seven Colors - Day 10
Paleta del Pintor and Humahuaca Valley
The tour starts at 07:00 AM with hotel pickup from Salta. First you see Purmamarca village with the Mountain of Seven Colors, church, and artisan market. You pass through Posta de Hornillos and continue to Tilcara to visit Pucará. At Huacalera you cross the Tropic of Capricorn with views of La Pollera de la Colla hill. The Church of Uquia has paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels, significant works from the Cusqueño School. Then you arrive in Humahuaca with its cathedral and independence monument El Indio. After lunch, you explore the 'Paleta del Pintor' area surrounding Maimara. If time allows, return via the Corniche Path through subtropical vegetation, passing Abra de Santa Laura and observing the dikes of La Ciénega, Las Maderas, and Campo Alegre. Return to hotels around 20:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Purmamarca and Mountain of Seven Colors
- Visit Purmamarca church
- Visit Purmamarca artisan market
- Visit Pucará near Tilcara
- Cross Tropic of Capricorn at Huacalera
- View La Pollera de la Colla hill
- Visit Church of Uquía with Arcabuceros Angels paintings
- Visit Humahuaca with cathedral and independence monument
- Explore Paleta del Pintor around Maimara
Optional Activities
- Return via Corniche Path through Abra de Santa Laura
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 Monument Paleta del Pintor Maimara Corniche Path Abra de Santa Laura La Ciénaga Dike Las Maderas Campo Alegre - Day 11
El Calafate
Welcome to the Land of Glaciers. El Calafate sits on the shores of blue Lago Argentino in Patagonia. The city's name comes from a native Calafate shrub used for jam and liqueur. Perito Moreno Glacier is the main attraction, part of Los Glaciares National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can also see Upsala, Spegazzini, and Onelli glaciers, though they're only accessible by boat across Lago Argentino.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lago Argentino Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glaciares National Park Upsala Glacier Spegazzini Glacier Onelli Glacier 
- Day 12
Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion
A small hiking excursion combines with a boat ride on Lago Rico where you see icebergs calving from Perito Moreno Glacier's ice walls. The boat positions itself at appropriate distance from the glacier wall so you can observe ice chunks breaking away across its entire width. This roughly 1-hour excursion provides a different perspective of the glacier walls and constant landslides over Lago Rico's waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Small hiking excursion
- Boat ride on Lago Rico
- View Perito Moreno Glacier from boat
- View ice calving and landslides from glacier
Landmarks Perito Moreno Glacier Lago Rico Canal de los Témpanos - Day 13
El Calafate Free Day
You have a free day in Calafate with suggested activities. Start at Glaciarium Museum to learn about glacier formation and its importance in Patagonia. Head to Lago Roca on Lago Argentino's southern shore for birdwatching and observing native bird species in pristine Patagonian nature. Return to El Calafate town to explore streets and shop for souvenirs. Try a famous Argentine dulce de leche ice cream bowl at La Leona ice cream shop. End your day with a relaxing stroll along Lago Argentino's shore, watching the sunset with mountain backdrops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Glaciarium Museum
- Birdwatching tour at Lago Roca
- Explore El Calafate town
- Shop for souvenirs
- Taste Argentine regional specialties
- Eat Dulce de Leche ice cream at La Leona ice cream shop
- Evening walk along Lago Argentino shore
Landmarks Glaciarium Museum Lago Roca Lago Argentino El Calafate La Leona Ice Cream Shop - Day 14
Buenos Aires Return
You return to Buenos Aires, the culinary capital. Your free day can be spent however you wish, whether relaxing, exploring the city, or discovering the dining experiences this vibrant city offers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Buenos Aires - Day 15
Tango Show at La Ventana
Experience one of Buenos Aires' best traditional tango shows at La Ventana in a historic restored Conventillo in San Telmo, the true birthplace of tango. You enjoy excellent food and Argentine wine while watching an unforgettable tango and folklore show. The production features 32 artists including two orchestras, four dancer pairs, two singers, Altiplano music, and a Boleadoras show. Optional tango lessons or wine tastings are available to personalize your evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Excellent Argentine gastronomy with wine selection)
Included Activities
- Tango and folklore show at La Ventana (32 artists, orchestras, dancers, singers, Altiplano music, Boleadoras show)
- Excellent gastronomy dinner
- Argentine wine selection
Optional Activities
- Tango lesson during the show
- Wine tasting
Landmarks La Ventana San Telmo Conventillo (Historic Building) - Day 16
Departure
Your return journey home begins. Take time to recall all your impressions from this incredible adventure in Argentina. Hasta la próxima vez, or until next time.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), Au. Teniente General Pablo Ricchieri, Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province B1802, Argentina (Hauptausgang)
- Meals
- Breakfast
