Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll arrive in Buenos Aires and get picked up at the airport, then head straight to La Boca to walk through its colorful streets and check out Caminito before reaching your hotel. After settling in, you'll join a guided bike tour that takes you through San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, and Palermo so you can get a sense of the city's different neighborhoods all in one afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Visit La Boca district and Caminito street
- Guided bike tour through Buenos Aires neighborhoods
- Cycling tour of historic buildings, parks, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, and Metropolitan Cathedral
Landmarks La Boca Caminito San Telmo Puerto Madero Recoleta Palermo Retiro Plaza de Mayo Casa Rosada Metropolitan Cathedral - Day 2
Buenos Aires
This is your chance to wander around Buenos Aires on your own schedule. You might walk through San Telmo and Palermo, stop by Teatro Colón, or stroll down Avenida 9 de Julio to see the Obelisco. If you're into art, there's Museo de Bellas Artes and MALBA to check out. Throughout the day you'll have plenty of time to try different restaurants and sample traditional Argentine food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Teatro Colón opera house
- Explore Avenida 9 de Julio and Obelisco
- Visit Museo de Bellas Artes
- Visit MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires)
- Explore San Telmo neighborhood with antique shops and street artists
- Explore Palermo neighborhood with boutiques and restaurants
- Traditional Argentine dining experiences
Landmarks Teatro Colón Avenida 9 de Julio Obelisco Museo de Bellas Artes MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires) San Telmo Palermo - Day 3
Buenos Aires
Starting at 9:00 a.m., you'll bike through the Palermo forests heading north toward the Tigre River Delta. From there, a short train ride gets you to Acassuso, and then you're cycling and kayaking through the delta's narrow waterways to reach El Alcazar Island for an Argentine BBQ lunch. You'll return to the city by train around 5:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Argentine BBQ at El Alcazar Island)
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Palermo forests
- Train ride to Acassuso
- Cycling in Acassuso area
- Kayaking in Tigre River Delta
- Argentine BBQ lunch at El Alcazar Island
Landmarks Palermo Tigre River Tigre Delta Acassuso El Alcazar Island - Day 4
Buenos Aires to El Calafate
You'll fly to El Calafate and get transferred to your hotel to drop off your bags. Later, you'll head out on a full excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier with a bilingual guide, walking the hiking trails and viewing platforms before taking a one-hour nautical safari along the glacier's icy walls. The whole outing takes about 6 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Buenos Aires airport
- Private transfer from El Calafate airport to hotel
- Luggage storage at hotel
- Perito Moreno Glacier guided tour with bilingual guide
- Exploration of hiking trails and viewing platforms
- One-hour nautical safari along Perito Moreno Glacier
- National park entrance fee included
Landmarks Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glaciares National Park - Day 5
El Calafate to El Chaltén
You'll drive to El Chaltén with a stop at La Leona, the historic hideout of Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid. After checking in at your hotel, you'll head to Laguna Del Desierto and then mountain bike the 37 km route back to town with an experienced guide. Once back, you can relax at a local brewery or explore nearby waterfalls, and your guide will give you a briefing at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to El Chaltén
- Stop at La Leona
- Visit to Laguna Del Desierto
- 37 km mountain bike ride back to El Chaltén with guide
- Local mountain guide briefing
Optional Activities
- Explore local area and small waterfall
Landmarks La Leona Laguna Del Desierto Mount Fitz Roy El Chaltén 
- Day 6
El Chaltén
You'll trek to Mount Fitz Roy and Laguna de los Tres with an English-speaking guide, starting at Rio Electrico via shared transfer. After about 2 hours you'll see impressive views of the Fitz Roy mountain range, then continue uphill around 400 m to reach Laguna de los Tres for views from an ancient moraine ridge. This medium to demanding hike has roughly 800 m elevation gain and takes about 9 hours total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Shared transfer to Rio Electrico
- Guided trek to Laguna de los Tres
- Trek to base of Mount Fitz Roy with English-speaking guide
Landmarks Mount Fitz Roy Laguna de los Tres Rio Electrico - Day 7
El Chaltén
After breakfast you'll trek past Laguna Madre e Hija toward Torre Glacier and Cerro Torre, following the Fitz Roy River as your local guide leads the way across glacial moraines. You'll reach De Agostini campsite and continue to Torre Lagoon for views of Cerro Torre with its neighboring peaks. You might see icebergs breaking from the glacier. This hike is easy to medium difficulty with about 200 m elevation gain over 8 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided trek passing Laguna Madre e Hija
- Trek to Torre Glacier foot and Cerro Torre
- Hike along Fitz Roy River
- Trek to Torre Lagoon with views of Cerro Torre
- Local hiking guide in English
Landmarks Cerro Torre Torre Glacier Torre Lagoon Laguna Madre e Hija Fitz Roy River De Agostini campsite - Day 8
El Chaltén to El Calafate
You'll return to El Calafate by private transfer over approximately 3 hours, relaxing as you drive and enjoying the scenic views while your legs recover from the recent hiking. Once at your hotel, you'll have time to visit Laguna Nimez if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from El Chaltén to El Calafate
Optional Activities
- Visit Laguna Nimez
Landmarks Laguna Nimez - Day 9
El Calafate to Ushuaia
You'll fly south to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the Beagle Channel. Depending on flight timing, you might have free time in the morning in El Calafate or in the afternoon once you arrive in Ushuaia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Ushuaia Beagle Channel - Day 10
Ushuaia
You'll spend the day in Tierra del Fuego National Park with the entrance fee included. Starting at Ensenada Bay with its Beagle Channel views, you'll hike an easy coastal trail for about 3 hours looking at native plants and animals and remains of the Yamanas people. You'll reach Lake Roca for a home-cooked picnic lunch, then paddle by canoe on the Lapataia River to Lapataia Bay where the Pan-American Highway ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked picnic lunch at Lake Roca)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Arrival at Ensenada Bay
- Easy coastal hike along native trail
- Flora and fauna observation
- Exploration of Yamanas ancient inhabitant remains
- Picnic lunch at Lake Roca
- Canoe trip on Lapataia River to Lapataia Bay
- National park entrance fee included
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park Ensenada Bay Lake Roca Lapataia River Lapataia Bay Beagle Channel - Day 11
Ushuaia
You'll take a boat excursion lasting 3 to 4 hours with panoramic views of Ushuaia Bay. You'll see marine wildlife like cormorants and fur seals on De los Lobos and De los Pájaros islands, and search Bridges Islands for giant clams while looking toward Chile and Argentina. You'll pass the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, and snacks and mate are available during the trip. After returning to your hotel you'll have the rest of the afternoon free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat excursion on Ushuaia Bay
- Visit to De los Lobos island
- Visit to De los Pájaros island
- Bridges Islands exploration for giant clams
- Les Eclaireurs lighthouse viewing
- Snacks and mate service during excursion
- Return transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- 2-hour horseback ride to Mount Susana
Landmarks Ushuaia Bay De los Lobos Island De los Pájaros Island Bridges Islands Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse Mount Susana - Day 12
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
You'll head to the domestic airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to domestic airport
- Day 13
Buenos Aires
Your tour ends today and you'll depart Buenos Aires for your flight home. Optional individual extension programs are available if you'd like to stay longer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Individual extension programs
- Day 14
Tierra del Fuego National Park
You'll spend a full day exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park, starting with a hike along the Beagle Channel coast through rugged landscapes with mossy gray and light green rocks surrounded by dark green forests. After lunch you'll paddle by inflatable canoe from Lago Roca to Lapataia Bay to take in the peaceful atmosphere before heading back to Ushuaia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike along Beagle Channel coast
- Exploration of national park landscapes
- Paddling by inflatable canoe from Lago Roca to Lapataia Bay
- Visit to Lapataia Bay
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park Beagle Channel Lago Roca Lapataia Bay - Day 15
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Your round trip through Argentina ends today as you return to Europe via Buenos Aires.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Follow-up program arrangement
