Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll arrive in Buenos Aires and head to your hotel for check-in. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Wander through Palermo Soho and browse the boutique shops and local designer stores, or take time to walk the cobblestone streets and check out artisan markets around the city. Grab a coffee at one of the outdoor cafes scattered throughout neighborhoods and get a feel for the local rhythm.
Optional Activities
- Explore Palermo Soho neighborhood
- Browse artisan and antique markets
- Visit outdoor cafes
- Shop for leather goods
Landmarks/POIs Palermo Soho - Day 2
Buenos Aires
Your morning starts with a half-day city tour covering the major historic sites. You'll see Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Cabildo before moving on to Congress and San Telmo Market. From there, head to La Boca and walk Caminito Street, then continue to Puerto Madero and Palermo to visit the Botanical Garden and Zoo. Later, the tour finishes in Recoleta where you can see the famous cemetery. In the evening, settle in for a tango show paired with an a la carte dinner and premium Argentine wine.
- Meals
- Dinner (À la carte dinner with premium Argentine wine including Malbec)
Included Activities
- Half-day Buenos Aires city tour including Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral, Cabildo, Congress building, San Telmo Market, La Boca, Caminito Street, Puerto Madero, Palermo (Botanical Garden, City Zoo, Argentine Horse Track, National Polo Field, Planetarium), and Recoleta Cemetery
- Professional tango performance at evening venue
- À la carte dinner with premium Argentine wine
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Mayo Casa Rosada Metropolitan Cathedral Cabildo Congress Building San Telmo Market La Boca Caminito Street Puerto Madero Palermo Botanical Garden City Zoo Argentine Horse Track National Polo Field Planetarium Recoleta Cemetery - Day 3
El Calafate
You'll fly to El Calafate and transfer to your hotel situated on Lago Argentino. This town serves as the main hub for glacier exploration in Patagonia. Take the rest of the day to settle in and relax, getting acclimated to the landscape and the quieter pace after Buenos Aires.
Landmarks/POIs Lago Argentino Perito Moreno Glacier - Day 4
El Calafate
Start early and head to Punta Bandera Port for a full-day trek through Los Glaciares National Park. You'll board a boat and sail across Lake Argentino, first stopping at Bahia Toro for a guided walk through the forest to reach a waterfall. Next, the boat takes you to Cerro Negro where you'll hike to the base of the Black Glacier. Finally, arrive at Perito Moreno Glacier with time to walk the catwalks and viewpoints to see the glacier up close.
Included Activities
- Full-day Mayo Spirit Trek in Los Glaciares National Park
- Boat journey through Canal de los Témpanos
- Guided walk through Patagonian Andean forest to waterfall at Bahía Toro
- Viewing of hanging glaciers on Cerro Mayo and Cerro Negro
- Walk along river through forest to base of Black Glacier
- Free time to explore Perito Moreno Glacier catwalks and viewpoints
Landmarks/POIs Los Glaciares National Park Punta Bandera Port Canal de los Témpanos Bahía Toro Cerro Mayo Cerro Negro Black Glacier Perito Moreno Glacier Puerto Perito Moreno - Day 5
El Calafate to Puerto Iguazú
Check out from your hotel and transfer to El Calafate Airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu. After arriving in this small border town, transfer to your hotel in the tropical jungle setting. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the area around your accommodation or preparing for the falls you'll see over the next couple of days.
Landmarks/POIs Iguazú Falls - Day 6
Puerto Iguazú
You have a full day to explore Iguazu National Park on the Argentine side. Walk the lower and upper boardwalks through subtropical forest, where you'll see toucans, parrots, and coatis moving through the trees. The highlight is Devil's Throat, which you'll reach by taking an ecological train and then walking the boardwalk to get right up close to the falls. You'll have free time during the day to grab lunch and take photos before heading back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Full-day visit to Iguazú National Park (Argentine side)
- Guided wildlife spotting in subtropical forest
- Exploration of lower and upper walkways around cascades
- Ecological train and boardwalk visit to Devil's Throat
- Free time for lunch and photography
Landmarks/POIs Iguazú National Park Devil's Throat - Day 7
Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires
This morning, cross over to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls for wide panoramic views of the entire cascade. Walk the boardwalks and cross the walkway over Salto Santa Maria to experience the sheer force of Devil's Throat from a different angle than yesterday. Afterward, transfer to Puerto Iguazu Airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires, then head to your hotel for your final evening.
Included Activities
- Half-day visit to Foz do Iguaçu National Park (Brazilian side)
- Leisurely walk along park walkways
- Boardwalk crossing over Salto Santa María
- Viewing of Devil's Throat from Brazilian side
Landmarks/POIs Foz do Iguaçu National Park Salto Santa María Devil's Throat - Day 8
Buenos Aires
On your last day, transfer from your hotel to Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) for your departure flight home.
