Argentina in 9 Days: 2 Recommended 9-day Itineraries to Argentina
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Argentina 9-day Itinerary Ideas
9 days trip to Argentina gives you ample time to explore its diverse landscapes and vibrant culture. Check out our Argentina 9-day itineraries suggestions below to make the most of your trip.
Itinerary #1: Lakes, Glaciers and Bohemian Buenos Aires
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Argentina and savor the city’s sizzling foodie scene (give the local steaks a go). | Arrival | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Tour Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, and Recoleta, then enjoy a dinner and tango show. | Exploring | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Fly to El Calafate and relax by Lago Argentino, Argentina’s biggest lake. | Relaxing | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Stroll around Perito Moreno Glacier, and then take a boat cruise to admire it up close. | Boat cruise | Perito Moreno |
| Day 5 | Fly to Bariloche to visit its Swiss-like town plaza and sample some delicious local chocolate. | Food tour | Bariloche |
| Day 6 | Do the San Carlos de Bariloche circuit, visiting Campanario Hill, the Llao-Llao Hotel, and more. | Exploring | Bariloche |
| Day 7 | Cruise Nahuel Huapi Lake, visiting Centinela Island, Puerto Cántaros, and Port Blest. | Cruising | Bariloche |
| Day 8 | Fly to Buenos Aires and admire more highlights like the Palace Rosada and Teatro Colón. | Walking | Buenos Aires |
| Day 9 | Enjoy one last steak and vino lunch before flying back home | Departure |
An enticing blend of pulsating urban life, groaning glaciers, and crystal clear lakes, this 9-day trip to Argentina is a sightseer’s dream. You’ll tick off many of the country’s most photogenic attractions, from iconic Buenos Aires landmarks to the mesmerizing Perito Moreno Glacier. You don’t need to be a gung-ho outdoorsy type for this nature-based trip, as it doesn’t entail any arduous hikes. This itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors looking to experience the best of Argentina in 9 days.
Itinerary #2: Patagonia Hiking
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Start your trip in Buenos Aires and explore La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo. | Arrival | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly to El Calafate, bus to El Chaltén and take a short hike in Glacier National Park | Hiking | El Calafate |
| Day 3 | Take a white-water rafting trip through Class III rapids in Los Glaciares National Park. | White-water rafting | Santa Cruz |
| Day 4 | Do a full-day hike on Laguna de los Tres to admire the spectacular Mount Fitz Roy. | Hiking | Patagonia |
| Day 5 | Hike Laguna Torre, Laguna Capri, or Condor Mirador, and then travel back to El Calafate. | Hiking | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Take a boat cruise while touring Perito Moreno Glacier. | Boat cruise | El Calafate |
| Day 7 | Hike Laguna Nimez then visit El Calafate restaurants and souvenir shops. | Hiking | El Calafate |
| Day 8 | Fly back to Buenos Aires and enjoy a dinner and tango show. | Tango show | Buenos Aires |
| Day 9 | Do some last-minute sightseeing or souvenir shopping before flying back home. | Departure |
A must for fit outdoorsy types, this 9-day itinerary of Argentina whisks you between some of the country’s most spectacular natural sites. Hike mind-blowing trails in Los Glaciares National Park (Mt Fitz Roy is next level) and admire the mesmerizing ice walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier. A couple of days in Buenos Aires give you a taste of the ‘Paris of the South.’ Active types will find a new trail almost every day of this energetic 9 days in Argentina itinerary.
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So, 9 days in Argentina lets you explore Buenos Aires and visit a couple of other destinations in Patagonia or elsewhere. Wherever you go, consider flying as overland travel takes time. We’ve also got recommendations for one week in Argentina and 8 days in Argentina and covered how long to spend in Argentina. If you need more Argentina 9-day itineraries options, contact our Argentina travel experts today for a customized trip to Argentina.
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