Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
Your flight lands in Buenos Aires and a pickup gets you to Hotel NH Buenos Aires City right in the historical center. The afternoon and evening are open, so use this time to settle in, freshen up, and get oriented. Rest up before the activities begin tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel NH Buenos Aires City)
- Day 2
Buenos Aires
After breakfast, the morning is yours to wander around on your own. At 2:00 PM you'll join a bike tour and can pick between two routes. The Historic South Circuit takes you through San Telmo, La Boca, and Puerto Madero, while the Elegant North Circuit covers Palermo and Recoleta. Both let you see the city on two wheels from a different angle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel NH Buenos Aires City)
Included Activities
- Afternoon Buenos Aires Bike Tour - San Telmo (half-day, starting 2:00 PM)
Optional Activities
- Tango show with dinner (evening)
Landmarks Plaza Dorrego Parque Lezama La Bombonera Stadium Caminito Puerto Madero Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur Plaza de Mayo Casa Rosada Palermo Parks Recoleta Cemetery 
- Day 3
Buenos Aires
Following breakfast, the day is completely yours. Head out to shop for souvenirs, go back to neighborhoods you liked, or just take it easy. If you want a proper goodbye to the city, catch a traditional tango show with dinner in the evening to feel the music and culture that makes Buenos Aires what it is.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel NH Buenos Aires City)
Optional Activities
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
- Exploring favorite neighborhoods
- Evening traditional tango show with dinner
- Day 4
Buenos Aires to El Calafate
After breakfast and checking out, you'll fly to El Calafate. Once there, make your own way to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free time to rest and adjust to being in Patagonia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rincon del Calafate Hotel | El Calafate)
- Day 5
El Calafate
A transfer takes you to Los Glaciares National Park to see Perito Moreno Glacier. You'll spend about an hour at the viewing balconies taking in the panoramic views, then take a 20-minute boat ride before getting crampons and safety training. The trek itself lasts roughly 1.5 hours across the ice with bilingual guides. The whole experience from pickup to drop-off runs about 10 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rincon del Calafate Hotel | El Calafate)
Included Activities
- Minitrekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier
- Transfer from hotel to Los Glaciares National Park
- Viewing balconies at the glacier
- Boat navigation across Rico Arm of Lake Argentino
- 1.5-hour guided trek on glacier ice with crampons
- Forest walk and return transfer to hotel
Landmarks Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glaciares National Park 
- Day 6
El Calafate to El Chaltén
Head to the bus station yourself and catch the 8:00 AM bus to El Chaltén, pulling in at 11:00 AM. The ride shows off the Patagonian landscape nicely. Check into your hotel and if time allows, do some self-guided walks to get a feel for the area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kau Si Aike | El Chalten)
Included Activities
- Bus journey from El Calafate to El Chaltén
Optional Activities
- Self-guided treks around El Chaltén
- Day 7
El Chaltén
After breakfast, you'll trek on your own to the base of Mount Fitz Roy at Laguna de los Tres, or explore the rocky peaks around here at whatever pace works for you. The choice of where to go and how long to stay is entirely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kau Si Aike | El Chalten)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided trek to Laguna de los Tres (base of Mount Fitz Roy)
- Walking around the rocky peaks
Landmarks Mount Fitz Roy Laguna de los Tres - Day 8
El Chaltén
Another free day in El Chaltén to trek where you want. Laguna Torre is at the base of Cerro Torre if you want another popular hike, or go longer and head north along the glacial valley toward Lago del Desierto and Huemul Glacier. Set your own pace and do what appeals to you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kau Si Aike | El Chalten)
Optional Activities
- Trek to Laguna Torre at the base of Cerro Torre
- Excursion along the glacial valley to Lago del Desierto and Huemul Glacier
Landmarks Laguna Torre Cerro Torre Lago del Desierto Huemul Glacier - Day 9
El Chaltén to Bariloche
After breakfast and checkout, you have some daylight hours to trek around or just relax in the village before your evening night bus leaves. The bus travels to Bariloche and passes through Perito Moreno Village along the way. Get some rest on the overnight journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Night bus from El Chaltén to Bariloche
Optional Activities
- Additional treks or exploring the village
- Day 10
Bariloche
You'll arrive late in Bariloche after the overnight bus ride. Make your way to the hotel and check in, then spend the rest of the day recovering and resting from travel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kenton Palace Bariloche | San Carlos de Bariloche)
- Day 11
Bariloche
After recovering from yesterday, explore Bariloche at your leisure. Renting a bike to ride the Circuito Chico loop is a solid option with great lake and mountain views, or try a shorter hike up Cerro Campanario if you want some of the best vistas in the area without going too far.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kenton Palace Bariloche | San Carlos de Bariloche)
Optional Activities
- Rent a bike and cycle Circuito Chico
- Hike up Cerro Campanario
Landmarks Circuito Chico Cerro Campanario - Day 12
Bariloche
Following breakfast, a pickup takes you for a half-day kayak trip on Lago Gutierrez. You'll paddle through clean glacial water along a wooded shoreline, relax, and spend time in nature away from everything else.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kenton Palace Bariloche | San Carlos de Bariloche)
Included Activities
- Half-day kayaking excursion on Lago Gutierrez
Landmarks Lago Gutierrez - Day 13
Bariloche to Salta
After breakfast and checkout, get to the airport on your own. Fly to Salta and arrange a transfer to your hotel. Check in and settle in for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Inkai Hotel | Salta)
- Day 14
Salta
The day after breakfast is free to explore Salta, a colonial city founded by Spanish settlers coming from Peru. Walk the historic streets, check out the markets, and soak up the local culture. In the evening, consider booking a Peña, a restaurant featuring local musicians and traditional music and dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Inkai Hotel | Salta)
Optional Activities
- Exploring Salta's colonial architecture and historic streets
- Visiting local markets
- Evening Peña with musical dinner and local artists
- Day 15
Salta to Purmamarca
After breakfast and checkout, pick up a rental car for self-driving through northern Argentina. Today's route takes you from Salta through Purmamarca to Salinas Grandes, then back to Purmamarca where you'll spend the night. The drive shows off the high altitude landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Posta de Purmamarca | Purmamarca)
Included Activities
- Car rental pickup in Salta
Landmarks Salinas Grandes 
- Day 16
Purmamarca to Tilcara
Continuing by car, you'll go deeper into the Quebrada de Humahuaca UNESCO area. Drive through Purmamarca to see the famous Hill of Seven Colors, then on to Maimará with its colorful Painter's Palette mountain range. Check in at a hotel in Tilcara, known for its market, artisan shops, and Pucará de Tilcara fortress. In the afternoon, either visit a llama corral or drive further north to see Uquía's red rock canyon and the historic town of Humahuaca.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Las Marias Hotel Boutique | Tilcara)
Optional Activities
- Visit Corral de Llamas (Llama Corral) in Tilcara
- Guided walk with llamas (Caravana de Llamas)
- Drive to Uquía for short hike through Quebrada de las Señoritas red rock canyon
- Visit historic town of Humahuaca and its monument and market
Landmarks Hill of Seven Colors Painter's Palette (Paleta del Pintor) Pucará de Tilcara Quebrada de las Señoritas Humahuaca 
- Day 17
Tilcara to Hornocal
After breakfast and a free morning, head out around noon to drive to Hornocal Hills on your own. The route goes from Tilcara to Hornocal and back. The multicolored hillsides look their best in afternoon light, so timing your arrival for later in the day works well.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Las Marias Hotel Boutique | Tilcara)
Landmarks Hornocal (Serranías del Hornocal) - Day 18
Tilcara to Salta
After breakfast and checkout, drive back to Salta and return your rental car. Once checked into your accommodation, the evening is yours to enjoy. If you missed it before, visit a Peña on Balcarce Street for local food and folkloric music and dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Inkai Hotel | Salta)
Optional Activities
- Visit a Peña on Balcarce Street for local food and folkloric music and dances
- Day 19
End
After breakfast and checkout, your trip ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
