Patagonia & Jungle Tour with 2 Reviews by Say Hueque Argentina & Chile Journeys

15 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

99 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

English, SpanishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ends

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Highlights

Iguazu Waterfalls and Perito Moreno Glacier - Two amazing extremes

Whale watching in Puerto Madryn

Canoeing at the End of the World

Explore the city of Buenos Aires

Itinerary

From the tango rhythms of Buenos Aires to the wilds of Patagonia and the lush jungles of Iguazu Falls, this 15-day trip across Argentina is a dream for young adventurers with a moderate appetite for activity. Dive into the dynamic culture of Buenos Aires, then journey south to Ushuaia, the famed “end of the world,” nestled amid the Andes.

Explore Argentina’s most celebrated national parks—marvel at the icy grandeur of Los Glaciares and Perito Moreno Glacier, then feel the spray of Iguazu Falls and the remote beauty of Tierra del Fuego. The tour also features a cruise to spot whales off the Valdes Peninsula and a visit to the continent’s largest Magellanic Penguin colony.

The unique selling point of this tour package is its immersive combination of city life, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking landscapes, all guided by experts who bring Argentina’s wonders to life for energetic, inquisitive travelers.

day 1 - Buenos Aires arrival

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

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

day 2 - Buenos Aires city tour and tango show

Today you will be picked up at your hotel to explore Buenos Aires's major tourist attractions on this tour that hits all of the highlights of this cultural metropolis. Guided by a knowledgeable guide, learn about Porteño’s lifestyle, vibrant culture, and music.

We will visit important historical monuments on your way to Plaza de Mayo and take a moment to admire significant buildings such as the Casa Rosada or the Congress.

We will experience the European flair that has given the city its fame strolling around eclectic neighborhoods; from antique San Telmo and colorful working-class La Boca to fancy and chic Recoleta with its famous Cemetery, representing the elegant and historical Buenos Aires and containing the graves of many Argentina’s emblematic figures, such as Eva Peron.

At the end of the tour, you will have a transfer back to your hotel.

Type of service: Private

Duration: 5 hs

Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingüal guide (Spanish / English), snack and water

Note: As a private service, the tour can be customized according to your interests and preferences as long as they fit with the schedule

Guide assistance during city tour

Recoleta's cemetery entrance fee included.

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

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 3 - From Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn

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 Trelew Airport / Puerto Madryn Hotel

Upon arrival at Trelew airport, you will be taken to your hotel in Puerto Madryn.

Type of Service: Shared

Included: Transportation mentioned above

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 4 - Peninsula Valdes whale watching

Today, we will pick you up in the morning to visit the Peninsula Valdes Natural Protected Area.

After an hour drive, we will arrive at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus, an incredibly narrow strip of land with sea on both sides, where we will visit the interpretation center.

Then, we will move to Puerto Piramides from where we will be able to observe a colony of sea lions and later on will have lunch.

We will continue our exploration towards Punta Cantor to observe the outer coast of the peninsula and then reach Caleta Valdes, a large natural creek. After observing the geological formations of the coast we will depart towards Punta Norte. On the way, we may be able to spot some wildlife, such as guanacos, choiques, foxes, maras, piches and skunks.

After enjoying the final views of the day, you will be taken back to your hotel.

Type of Service: Shared

Duration: 10 hours

Included: Transportation, bilingual guide

Not included: Lunch, entrance fee to the Provincial Reserve, Whale watching

Notes: Total travel length is roughly 400 Km or 248 miles (half of it on unpaved roads)

Whales Watching navigation

The whale watching navigation departs from Piramides Port. The whale watching trip starts going along the coast in both directions and then getting one or two miles into the sea, to get in touch with the Southern Right Whales.

The first stop is generally at La Lobería (sea lion colony). The sailing along the coast allows one to also watch many cormorant colonies. They build their nests against the cliff and there they also breed and raise their babies. You can also observe other specimens of the coastal bird fauna.

We will continue our navigation to meet the whales. Once we meet them, magic will start. The boat will stop the engines and silence will begin to reign, interrupted only by the sounds of the sea and the occasional bird. In this scenario, the whales will appear next to the boat and we will manage to live together in harmony in the same space for as long as they decide. It will be a unique moment where, if we are lucky, we will be able to see them very close to us.

The estimated sailing time will be 1:30 hs depending on the time of year, weather conditions and the number of animals in the area.

In order to get close to the whales, the "Patagonian Technique" will be used, which allows specialists to navigate and live with them. We will be able to see how the whales pass underneath the boat and approach at impressive distances. Whale watching is completely safe for two reasons: these mammals are extremely peaceful, and the boats have the appropriate safety equipment.

After the navigation, we will return to the pier.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 1:30 hs

Included: Navigation, bilingual guide (English/Spanish)

Not included: Ground transportation, lunch / box lunch

Notes and recommendations: Arrive on time for pre-boarding, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, windbreaker clothing and a protective cover for your camera and cell phone in case of splashes.

Operates from mid June to mid December.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 5 - Penguins in Punta Tombo – Puerto Madryn

Today, we will pick you up in the morning to leave Puerto Madryn and drive 120km (75 miles) south to visit Punta Tombo Provincial Reserve, which houses the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in South America.

After a 2-hour drive along the Patagonian roads, we will arrive at the rookery. The colony's population reaches over half a million birds during the peak season, and the best time to visit is between October and April. One of the greatest features of this reserve is the fact that you can literally walk among the penguins and observe their habits. You'll have the opportunity to see how they feed their chicks, defend their territory, build their nests, and of course watch their characteristic waddle as they get in and out of the sea.

We will stay at the reserve for no less than 3 hours in which we will also visit the Punta Tombo Interpretative Center.

At the end of this experience you will be taken back to your hotel in Puerto Madryn.

Type of Service: Shared

Duration: 8 hours

Included: Transportation, bilingual guide

Not included: Lunch, entrance fee to the Provincial Reserve

Notes: Total travel length is roughly 400 Km or 248 miles (350km will be on paved roads)

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 6 - Puerto Madryn travel to Ushuaia

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to Trelew airport to take your flight.

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

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 7 - Patagonia Adventure in Ushuaia: Trekking & Canoeing

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

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 8 - Beagle Channel Cruise / El Calafate

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

Transfer Ushuaia Hotel / Ushuaia Airport

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 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.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 9 - 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

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 10 - El Calafate Tours

Today you will have a free day in the city.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 11 - The Patagonia Adventure ends - Back to Buenos Aires!

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to El Calafate Airport.

Type of service: Shared

Included: Transportation mentioned above

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.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 12 - From Buenos Aires travel to Iguazu Falls

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 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

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 13 - Iguazu Falls Tour: 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)

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 14 - Iguazu Falls Tour: Brazilian Side

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.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 15 - Buenos Aires - adventure in Argentina comes to an end!

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

Meals:Breakfast

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All transfers mentioned, including to and from airports4 nights in Buenos Aires, 3 in Puerto Madryn, 3 in El Calafate, 2 in Ushuaia, 2 in IguazuBreakfast and meals mentioned in the itineraryTours described in the itineraryBilingual guide (English / Spanish)

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