Highlights
Hiking & canoeing in Ushuaia, the 'end of the world'
Marvel at the magnificence of Iguazu Falls
Hike in the capital of trekking, El Chalten
Experience the impressive Moreno glacier
Itinerary
Adventure seekers in their 20s and 30s will be captivated by this 15-day journey through Argentina’s most exhilarating landscapes. This trip invites you to kayak in Tierra del Fuego National Park, hike the iconic trails of Patagonia’s El Chalten, and stand in awe of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Marvel at the roaring waters of Iguazu Falls, counted among the New 7 Wonders of Nature, and soak up the cosmopolitan pulse of Buenos Aires with its tango shows and eclectic neighborhoods.
Each day brings a new challenge, from trekking mountain trails to exploring lively city streets. The unique selling point of this tour package is its diverse adventure activities—combining outdoor thrills with cultural immersion—for young adults seeking an unforgettable South American getaway.
day 1 - Buenos Aires, Adventure in Argentina
Welcome to Argentina!
Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to enjoy at your own pace.
Buenos Aires is a marvelous and furious cosmopolitan city, full of colors and different kinds of architecture. Capital of Argentina and described as the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires proudly embraces this title, as well as showing off plenty of its own culture!
Argentines are usually eager to host visitors: if you walk the streets with a map, someone will surely stop and ask if you need directions. That’s our spirit! So, for this first day, feel free to wander the cobblestone streets lined with outdoor cafes, enjoy the mouthwatering aroma of prized Argentine beef sizzling on an open “parrilla” (barbecue) and browse the local antique and artisan markets that offer plenty of bargain shopping. And to travel deeper and have a firm grip of the Argentine spirit, find the perfect leather jacket or handbag (Buenos Aires is home to some excellent local designers) and explore the colorful Palermo Soho neighborhoods.
Type of service: Private
Included: Transportation mentioned above, English-speaking guide
day 2 - Buenos Aires city tour & tango show
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy our traditional Buenos Aires City Tour.
Over the course of the tour, you will have the chance to visit the historical and political center of the city: the May Square (Plaza de Mayo), San Telmo with its cobblestone streets, La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever present, and the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind us that Buenos Aires was once the Paris of the South.
At the end of this tour, you will be taken back to your hotel.
Type of service: Shared
Duration: 3 hs
Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Half-Day Dinner & Tango Show
In the evening you will be picked up from your hotel to be driven to a mythical place where you will discover one of our most ancient traditions.
You will have a memorable night out in Buenos Aires and will experience the passion of the Argentine tango. Tango is: our immigrant origins, the talent of our local artists, the sensuality of the Argentine woman and our way to deal with a broken heart, dancing our way through tragic and yet eternal love stories.
While having dinner, you will enjoy a professional display of tango and music with a group of local artists on stage immersed in an elegant and alluring place. The manners, ambience, clothes and dance steps which tango lovers used to practice 100 years ago will come to life again and you will travel in time for a night.
At the end of the evening, around midnight, you will be driven back to your hotel, fully in love with the bohemian spirit of our beloved Buenos Aires.
Type of service: Shared
Duration: 3/4 hs
Included: Transportation mentioned above, dinner with beverages, tango show
Note: Formal dress is not required
day 3 - Buenos Aires to El Calafate: Patagonia adventure begins
At the appropriate time, you will be taken to the domestic airport to take your next flight.
Type of service: Private
Included: Transportation mentioned above
Guide assistance during transfer.
Transfer El Calafate Airport / El Calafate Hotel
Welcome to Southern Patagonia!
The town of El Calafate is located in the Patagonian steppe, an extreme and deserted place with an amazing landscape.
It is on the border of Lago Argentino (Argentina’s biggest lake) and it is considered the capital of the glaciers. It is the gateway to visit the world-renowned Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the only glaciers in the world that is still advancing.
Upon arrival at El Calafate, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Type of service: Shared.
Included: Transportation mentioned above.
day 4 - El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier tour
We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning to take you to Los Glaciares National Park located at 50 miles from El Calafate, home of the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier.
Los Glaciares National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 when its almost 200 glaciers were discovered. Half of the park is occupied by the Patagonian ice field, the second largest ice field after Antarctica.
Upon arrival to the National Park, your guide will show you the different walkways from where you will be able to walk in front of the colossal ice wall, and, if you are lucky, perhaps see some landslides.
When the ice breaks and falls, the world holds its breath: all other sounds stop at the earth's surface.
You will start the adventure from the main balcony and then, have some free time to wander freely until the meeting time agreed with your guide. For lunchtime, the National Park offers a service area with a restaurant and a snack bar (lunch is not included).
For a different perspective of this impressive glacier, you can take a 1-hour boat ride to sail along the massive glacier wall that rises 240 feet above Argentino lake and in between floating icebergs (not included, but may be added and paid for on the spot, subject to availaility).
After exploring the park, you will be taken back to your hotel.
Type of service: Shared
Duration: 8/9 hours
Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Not included: Entrance fee to the National Park, Lunch
Difficulty: Low
Nautical Safari tour
The departure point is “Bajo de las Sombras” pier, located about 6km away from the Glacier’s walkways. On this tour, you will go on a cruise across Lake Rico, passing in between icebergs that have calved off the front of the Perito Moreno glacier. Reaching the Icebergs Channel, the boat will stop at a safe distance from the glacier to continue to sail down its front, allowing for spectacular views of the ice wall and any breaking and floating icebergs.
This excursion lasts approximately one hour and provides a totally different perspective of the Perito Moreno glacier, with almost constant falling walls of ice from its front. That is what makes this option the best complement for the conventional visit to the walkways.
Type of service: Shared
Duration: 1 hour. Hourly departures from 10 am to 3 pm (Note: timetables may change)
Not included: Entrance fee to the National Park
Difficulty: Low
day 5 - El Calafate tour
Today you will have a free day in the city.
day 6 - From El Calafate to El Chalten
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel in Calafate to your hotel in El Chalten.
You’ll travel along the famous Route 40, surrounded by the Patagonian steppe, pass through La Leona River, which connects Lake Argentino and Lake Viedma and La Leona Road house, where famous thieves Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid hid out for a month.
After discovering other rough gems of this particular landscape, you’ll reach El Chalten.
El Chaltén is the top rated hiking destination in Argentina. This charming little village sits at the foot of Fitz Roy Mountain, it’s surrounded by glaciers, lakes, rivers and forests. It’s also the starting point for most hiking trails. A paradise to take leisurely strolls amidst the sun.
Enjoy your first afternoon of leisure in Patagonia by relaxing in the local brewery or explore the surrounding areas. Maybe take a stroll around a little waterfall.
Type of service: Shared
Included: transportation mentioned above
Duration: 3 hours
day 7 - El Chalten: self-guided hike in Patagonia
Prepare yourself for an exciting day in the wild. El Chalten offers a wide range of hiking paths with varying difficulties. You can choose where and when to go, paths are self-guided and very well marked and maintained.
From the main door of your hotel, you can go for a short 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) walk to Cerro Torre viewpoint—it will take you around 1 hour. Enjoy Rio de las Vueltas and lenga forest with its amazing views, be prepared to see all kinds of birds—This is a great woodpecker spotting opportunity!
For true hiking lovers, continue all the way to Base Torre or go for an 8 hour-long hike to see the most impressive view of the Fitz Roy Mountain and emerald waters of Laguna de Los Tres. Although this hike becomes difficult in the last part, it’s totally worth it. Seize the day, wake up early and watch the sunrise at the Laguna de Los Tres (see Fitz Roy peaks turning red)—A true once in a lifetime opportunity.
day 8 - El Chalten / El Calafate
At the appropriate time, you will be picked up to board a bus to go from your hotel in El Chalten to your hotel in El Calafate.
The 3 hour long drive will be a good opportunity to rest, relax and enjoy the passing landscapes at your window.
Type of service: Shared
Included: Transportation mentioned above
Duration: 3 hours approximately
day 9 - Patagonia adventure continues: El Calafate / Ushuaia
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to El Calafate Airport.
Type of service: Shared
Included: Transportation mentioned above
Transfer Ushuaia Airport / Ushuaia Hotel
Welcome to Ushuaia!
Ushuaia is a small town, really easy to get around on foot. The Yamanas, its first inhabitants, called it Ushuaia which means 'protected bay' in their language. It was officially incorporated into the Republic of Argentina in 1884, and it soon became a penal colony, in order to establish a permanent Argentine settlement.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.
According on your arrival time, you can explore the town or visit one of its curious museums, like the Thematic Gallery of the Historia Fueguina, to see the more than 120 character life-size figures that will tell you all about the history of Ushuaia, or unearth the story of the scariest and dangerous criminals at the Prison Museum.
And please, don't forget the local gastronomy! Ushuaia is the best place to eat seafood. We suggest you try the finger-licking Blake Hake.
Type of service: Shared
Included: Transportation mentioned above
day 10 - Ushuaia: Hiking & canoeing in the National Park
Today, you will be picked up from your hotel to go on a tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park, which hosts beautiful natural landscapes.
After traveling for about 6 miles, we will get to the park. Upon arrival, we will go for a hike along an undulating 4-mile-long Coastal Path. As you continue to walk down this path you will be in constant contact with nature and will be able to admire beautiful views from the lakes, sea, and surrounding mountains.
After the hike, we will access Acigami Lake or Roca Lake, and near the border of Lapataia River, you will enjoy a comforting hot lunch with a great panoramic view from inside a heated dome-tent, to avoid wind or rain.
Afterward, you will be equipped with rubber boots, cover pants, and lifejackets. The excursion will continue from Lake Acigami down the freshwater of Lapataia river aboard inflatable canoes (for 6 people) until reaching the sea in Lapataia Bay. After a 1-hour paddle (paddling time is subject to weather conditions) your tour will end at the mentioned bay, where the National Route Nº 3 meets its southern end.
From there, you will be driven back to your hotel.
Type of service: Shared
Duration: 8 hours
Hiking difficulty: Moderate - Canoeing difficulty: Easy
Total trekking length: 4,4 miles (it's a 3-and-a-half-hour walk)
Age restriction: Canoeing ride is only available for children over 5 years old
Included: Transportation, bilingual guide (English/Spanish), lunch, drinks, and canoeing equipment
Not included: Gratuities, National Park entrance fee
Notes: Times described are estimated and may vary due to bad weather conditions
day 11 - Beagle Channel Cruise
In 1833 Charles Darwin sailed the Beagle Channel and discover something great. Today it is your turn: become another explorer of this channel, primitively named Onashaga Channel since the Onas were its first sailers.
At the appropriate time, you will go on your own to the tourist pier (located in the center of the city). You will embark on a 3-hour long boat trip along the famous Beagle Channel. You will gain panoramas of Ushuaia Bay, where the city lies proudly crowned by the Martial Glacier. Unearth the diverse marine wildlife, such as cormorants (flying birds, closely related to penguins) and fur seals that frolic their time away on Alicia Island.
Argentina standing at your left and Chile at your right, you will sail this natural border till reaching the iconic Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, the ancient guard of the bay.
On our way back, we will stop at Bridges Island to walk a wildlife interpretative path, hear about Yaman’s history (the native inhabitants), and see the largest shelly deposits of the region. During the excursion, you can enjoy a delicious hot chocolate with cookies or try the Mate (strong green tea) the favorite Argentine drink.
Once we get back to the port, you will make your own way back to your hotel.
Type of service: Shared
Duration: 3/4 hours
Included: Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Not included: Port tax (2 dollars), transportation to and from the port
Note: Departure time is at 10 AM and 3 PM from Patagonia Explorer Stand, located in the tourist pier
day 12 - Travel to Iguazu Falls
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to Ushuaia airport to take your flight.
Type of service: Shared
Included: Transportation mentioned above
Transfer Puerto Iguazú Airport / Hotel in Puerto Iguazú
Welcome to Puerto Iguazu!!
The small border town of Puerto Iguazú is the gateway to visit the impressive Iguazú Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site, making it a must-see destination for any traveler visiting Argentina. You will have the day to relax and enjoy the tropical climate and jungle setting.
Upon arrival to Puerto Iguazú you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Type of service: Semiprivate
Included: Transportation mentioned above
Guide assistance during transfer
day 13 - Tour Iguazu Falls: Argentine side
Today we will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Iguazú National Park, on the Argentine side. The falls are surrounded by a humid subtropical forest where the exuberant vegetation is home to many different species of wildlife. Our guide will help you spot some of them: toucans, parrots and coatis, just to name a few!
Lower and upper walkways weave in and around the falls, permitting up-close and personal experiences with this magnificent spectacle of nature. The Argentine side of the falls is filled with a myriad of paths, and walkways which allow you to have an experience from many different perspectives.
You will also have the chance to visit the “Devil's Throat”; the largest of the falls and for many, the most spellbinding. To get to the Devil's Throat, you’ll take the ecological train and then walk out along boardwalks.
After walking around and taking pictures of waterfalls, animals and plants, you will have some free time to eat lunch in this amazing environment. This exciting, 7-hour excursion is highly recommended in order to experience the true power of Iguazú Falls!!
Type of service: Semi private
Duration: 7 hours
Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish), ecological train
Not included: Entrance fee to the Iguazú National Park (Argentinian side), meals (lunch/box lunch)
day 14 - Tour Iguazu Falls: Brazilian side / Buenos Aires
Today we will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Foz do Iguazú National Park, on the Brazilian side. Don't forget your passport!
While Argentina has 80% of the falls on its side, Brazil has the best panoramic view. On the Argentinian side, you have the sensation of being right inside the falls, but only by visiting the Brazilian side you will fully appreciate the immensity of Iguazú falls.
At the entrance of the National Park, you will get a bus with accompanied by a guide that will take your to the falls.
Take your time to enjoy it and feel it. Stroll the different walkways and feel the spray of water in your face. Take the boardwalk over the Salto Santa María, it feels like walking on the water! Get closer to the Devil's Throat and feel the power of water!
Once the tour is over, take the bus that will leave you at the access gate from where you will be driven to your hotel.
Type of service: Semi private
Duration: 2-3 hours
Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Not included: Entrance fee to the Iguazú National Park (Brazilian side), meals (lunch/box lunch), Visa to enter Brazil (please check the requirement with the consulate of your country)
Transfer Hotel Puerto Iguazú / Puerto Iguazú Airport
At the appropriate time you will be transferred to Puerto Iguazú airport to take your flight.
Type of service: Semiprivate
Included: Transportation mentioned above
Guide assistance during transfer
Transfer from Aeroparque airport to hotel, private service with English speaking guide
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be taken to your hotel.
Type of service: Private
Included: Transportation mentioned above, English-speaking guide
Guide assistance during transfer.
day 15 - Buenos Aires - End of trip
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the international airport for your flight. ¡Buen viaje!
Type of service: Private
Included: Transportation mentioned above, English-speaking guide
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Read what other travelers have to say about Argentina for true Explorers -15 days
It was like having our own personal concierge, definitely not the normal travel agent experience.
The team lead by Antonella and Julia were absolutely amazing! I strongly recommend them. Sometimes you visit a place and you are not that interested in returning....Argentina is not the place for us! We can't wait to go back and work with Julia and Antonella again. Every recommendation they made was a great fit for us. The foodie tour, the Asado BBQ cooking school, the Tango show...were all so well done (5 stars). The hotels, tour operators, and restaurant recommendations were perfect. It was such a pleasure landing at the airports and having someone meet us for the ground transfers. We didn't have to think about the basics. Antonella and Julia did that for us so we could focus on the things we wanted like the culture, the sights, the history, the food, and the warm people of Argentina. Antonella checked in on us almost daily and was very available for last minute changes and reservations. It was like having our own personal concierge, definitely not the normal travel agent experience.
Muchas Gracias!
I usually don’t post reviews, but I wanted to thank the staff for helping to make our 2 week Argentinian adventure as flawless as possible. First Melina helped plan our itinerary, which was quite challenging since it included 4 flights and 5 hotels! The activities she suggested, from ice trekking to Tango shows were all fun and unique. The transportation to and from activities and hotels was stellar and such a time saver. We chose mid range hotels and each was clean and so fitting for the location we were at. Milagros took over once our itinerary was set and what a bonus that was! What stood out most was how graciously she accommodated all the issues we had once we began our trip - and there were a lot. From lost luggage to last minute flight and hotel changes, Milagros handled everything graciously and without an upcharge to do so. The farewell bottle of wine was such an unexpected surprise. Muchas Gracias, team!
Fantastic Experience!
We cannot thank you and everyone from the team enough for the fantastic experience we had in Argentina. We will (and already have) recommended you to any of our friends looking to travel to Argentina, particularly Patagonia. All we had to do was pack and show up! It was so easy, and so much fun. There was something we loved about every hotel that we stayed at, but I think my favourite was the Cauquenes de Nimez in El Calafate... The afternoon tea, the wonderful staff, and the proximity to the wildlife reserve were the icing on the cake for this already charming and cozy place.
A Memorable Trip!
Nearly all of the guides were wonderful. I don’t remember the name of the guide who took us to El Chaltén but we appreciated that he took us seriously as trekkers and suggested a slightly longer trek with beautiful views. We thoroughly enjoyed that trek! And we also were very happy with our guide in Tiera del Fuego. She was very lively, knowledgeable and provided us with a couple of wonderful hike and a delicious lunch. We loved all she knew about the birds, trees and geology on the area.
Amazing Trip!
This trip has been AMAZING! Thank you very much! Everything has gone exactly as scheduled, and everything has been wonderful! I liked all three of the hotels, for different reasons. Arakur was my favorite hotel. The restaurant, fabulous staff, and hiking concierge at Los Cerros were great, and the lake view from my room at Xelena is wonderful! I think El Chalten has been my favorite location, but all locations and all activities have been great! It was a good mix of guided hikes with self-guided hikes. I wasn't sure about Estancia Nibepo Aike, but it was great! The lunch and three-hour trail ride were amazing! It was such fun with such amazing scenery! You have a beautiful country! Thank you,"
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