Argentina Tours in Winter

Things to know about this trip I hope will help others (I did the trip in Feb 2026): - follow the packing list in the contiki itinerary PLUS BRING THE FOLLOWING WHICH ARE NOT IN THE CURRENT PACKING LIST: RAIN PANTS, GLOVES, BEANIE AND THERMALS - Hiking poles can be rented for super cheap. I would not have packed them and saved the luggage space if I knew beforehand

This was a well planned trip to a collection of destinations less well known to most travellers from the UK. The scenery was incredible, ever changing and thrilling. There were too many highlights to mention, but both salt flats and the geysers in the Atacama desert stand out. The hotels were all fine, interestingly different and comfortable. We were never cold, despite warnings of this. The Luna Salada hotel in Bolivia was a great hit with all our group. Another night there would not have gone amiss. In Bolivia we were transported around in 4x4 vehicles. There were three passengers, plus the driver, in each car. This worked very well and was a great way to travel all those off road tracks. Something that we really appreciated and enjoyed was the 'picnics' provided by Explore staff. To have a table, with a white tablecloth, comfortable chairs and delicious food and wine provided , out on the remote salt flats, was a real treat. The visit to the wine region of Cafayate was excellent. The journey alone was worth it to take in the stunning scenery. A few more stops to appreciate the scenery and take yet more photos would have been welcomed. The tour round the first vineyard we visited was comprehensive, interesting and well delivered. The lunch at the second vineyard was a delicious affair, in beautiful surroundings. However, the tour round the second winery was not really necessary, it was not as good as the first winery tour and I feel that we would all have preffered to linger over our meal. This trip is, as advertised, "full-on", as it has to be with the ground covered. It offers something a bit different for those adventurers who are looking for new experiences and outstanding scenery.

Iara Musumeci was a fantastic guide. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and caring. The only flaw with the itinerary was the connection between Patagonia and Iguazu. In all other respects it was a great trip!

This trip was amazing! Everything about the itinerary worked well. The included experiences were some of the best I’ve ever experienced. The add ons were great as well. The Trip Manager was great. Very organized and willing to help when needed. The small group size was perfect. Patagonia can be a difficult place to get to but well worth the journey once you are there!

The trip was well planned in ref to itinerary and Blanca was excellent seeing to the needs of everyone, very calm and relaxed no matter if situation occurred unexpectedly. Have 2 comments - If a planned event was not possible, having the leader communicate other possible ideas as an option would be welcome . - the coordination of transportation to airport was not communicated by local Santiago staff despite having sufficient time to do so.

Excellent trip overall. The itinerary is quite full on, but worth the effort as the scenery, hiking and sightseeing were all superb. Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno glacier were stunning. The hotels were all comfortable and well located. Special mention for the Hotel del Paine, beautifully located on the edge of Torres del Paine. Our in country guide Marcelo made everything run like clockwork, with good humour and positivity.