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18 Day itinerary in Argentina, South America

Scenic Trip through Argentine&Chilean Patagonia

Tour Perito Moreno’s majestic glacier, discover Torres del Paine National Park, and cruise the scenic lakes of Argentina and Chile. Depart from bustling Buenos Aires to the peaceful lakeside town of Bariloche, and then make the beautiful journey to Puerto Varas in Chile. On this Patagonia adventur... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Buenos Aires

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Kayaking

Hiking

Meet local people

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Perito Moreno Glacier & Calafate

2

Torres del Paine & Puerto Varas

3

Ushuaia & Bariloche

4

Buenos Aires

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Transfer Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport / Buenos Aires Hotel

Welcome to Argentina! Upon your arrival, you will be transferred in a private service to the city and you will 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.

Guide: Included for the day

Day 2

place Buenos Aires City Tour & Tango Dinner&Show

- Half Day City Tour (5 hrs - Private) In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel (private service) to enjoy our traditional Buenos Aires city tour. You will be swept away by the highlights of our beloved Buenos Aires. Over the course of a half-day, you will have the chance to visit the historical and political center of the city around May Square (Plaza de Mayo) and the Pink House (the presidential house). Later, visit San Telmo with its cobblestone streets and the oldest residential neighborhood and La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever-present: come to walk Caminito street and dance with the locals. The next stop 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 the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel. - 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 (Private transfer) Duration: 3/4 hs Included: Transportation mentioned above, dinner with beverages, tango show Note: Formal dress is not required

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks

Day 3

place Buenos Aires / Bariloche

- Transfer Buenos Aires Hotel / Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport At the appropriate time, you will be transferred (private service) to the domestic airport to take your flight. - Transfer Bariloche Airport / Bariloche Hotel At the appropriate time, you will have a semi-private transfer to the hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place Half Day Bariloche History and Nature

Discover the unforgettable beauty of San Carlos de Bariloche, nestled in the heart of Argentina’s famed Lake District. This expansive area is beloved by locals and travelers alike for its dramatic landscapes and exhilarating outdoor activities. Everyone loves love this special place because of its sparkling lakeside beaches, wondrous forests, majestic mountains, and (maybe most importantly) their melt-in-your-mouth chocolate! Understandably, Bariloche is a favorite for anyone with a sweet tooth and a sense for adventure, both young and old. During this day, we will drive the most famous 25-kilometer stretch around Bariloche to visit the awe-inspiring, panoramic viewpoints along the way. Some family-friendly highlights include the walking through the towering trees of Llao-Llao Nature Park, the breathtaking vistas of Moreno and Nahuel Huapi Lakes, and the impressive properties overlooking the Lopez and Capilla mountains. Kids will especially appreciate taking a ride on Campanario Hill’s thrilling chairlift which offers sweeping views of this truly spectacular region. Duration: 5/6 hours. Walking time: 1hs. Difficulty: Low.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place Day at leisure in Bariloche

Day at leisure to enjoy the magnificent scenery. Visit any of the chocolate factories, walk along the lakeshore o take one of the many Optional Tours available in the area.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

place Bariloche / Puerto Varas

- Transfer Bariloche Hotel / Bariloche Airport At appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight (semi - private service). Lake Crossing to Chile, Patagonia This day you are visiting a National Reserve. Please remember that National Park Fees are not included. Check at the end of your itinerary the corresponding fee, to be paid locally in national currency. In the morning, you will be taken to Puerto Pañuelo to start the Lake Crossing to Chile. This journey includes crossing the Andean lakes partly by boat and partly on bus through the various unpaved passes to the other side. The pristine lake waters and the mountains on both sides are an embodiment of calmness and peace. During the trip you will cross Lago Nahuel Huapi where it is joined by the Rio Negro with its ethereal green waters (due to the suspended minerals reflecting the sunlight), Lago Frias, with its completely different colors, and Lago Esmeralda (Lago Todos los Santos). The lakes, surrounded by Tronador Mountain, Osorno volcano and Volcan Punta Gudo, as well as protected and untouched forest are a gift from the nature that you will experience in a long day that deserves every minute. The Andean Lakes Crossing is the most scenic way to travel from Argentina to Chile.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

place Day At leisure in Puerto Varas

Gate of Chilean Lake District, beautiful Puerto Varas is settled in the shores of Llanquihue Lake, with the back of Osorno Volcano. The area has a big German influence, from its wooden houses and alerce trees to its German Jesuit churches, it is a wonderful place to enjoy any of the outdoor available options (from Osorno Volcano trekking to Petrohue rapids, including options to visit the nearby little German style towns). Or maybe you prefer just to relax on the shore of the lake, tasting one of the locally brewed delicious beers.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

place Puerto Varas/Punta Arenas/Puerto Natales

- Transfer Hotel Puerto Varas/Airport At te appropiate time you will be transfered to Puerto Varas Airport - Transfer Punta Arenas Airport/Hotel Puerto Natales Upon arrival at Punta Arenas, you will bi transfered to your hotel in Puerto Natales

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

place Full Day Torres Del Paine Tour

Leave Puerto Natales to make the first stop at Milodon Cave, which is located 24 kilometers north of Puerto Natales. This natural monument is composed of three caverns and a rocky conglomerate called "Silla del Diablo". Before getting to the cave, we will pass by La Silla del Diablo (Devil's chair); its name comes from the popular imagination that the rock has a chair shape. The oldest men of Patagonia say that in this place the devil appeared to those who came to look for him on the dark nights. Later on, we will continue our excursion to Torres del Paine National Park. On the way, we can see this stunning massif as well as Sofia Lagoon, Prat Range, Porteño Lake, Mesa Hill, Del Toro Lake, Del Toro, and Ballena Hill. Here we can see the beautiful landscape that surrounds us from the Grey Lake viewpoint. A couple of kilometers later, we will go over the Serrano bridge to continue to the Grey lake sector. In this area, we can walk along the shore of Grey Lake. If the conditions are good, we can keep walking until Grey's viewpoint. When we go back to the parking lot, we will continue our excursion until a restaurant to rest and have lunch (Lunch is not included in our service). Once we are ready, we will begin the second part of our visit to Torres del Paine National Park, heading to the Salto Grande sector. We will visit the Nordenskjold lake viewpoint and we will continue enjoying the spectacular views of this sinuous route which will approach us to the Amarga Lagoon area. Before that, we will visit Paine waterfall which is a beautiful place where we can see the turquoise waters that come from the Paine River. After enjoying this pleasant show, you'll be dropped in Torres del Paine and take the shuttle to your hotel inside the park.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10

place Day at leisure in Puerto Natales

This is your opportunity to discover other natural monuments of Puerto Natales. Take a walk at the shores of Last Hope Sound and explore by foot the little and picturesque town on your own. Our favorite day trip is Balmaceda and Serrano Navigation, where you’ll sail the fjords like the first pioneers of Patagonia and discover the natural wonders of the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. This is a full-day trip to be in contact with nature and one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes of Chilean Patagonia.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11

place Bus ticket Puerto Natales / El Calafate

Today get prepared to take your bus back to El Calafate (shared service). To get to the bus station a taxi will cost you 6/8 dollars, roughly. Duration: 05 hs.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 12

place Full-Day Perito Moreno Glacier & Safari Boat

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. - 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 which 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: 8/9 hours Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish) Not included: Entrance fee to the National Park, Lunch Difficulty: Low

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13

place Day at leisure in Calafate

Today you will have a free day in the city.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 14

place El Calafate/Ushuaia

- Transfer El Calafate Hotel / El Calafate Airport At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to El Calafate Airport. Type of service: Shared - 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

Meals: Breakfast

Day 15

place Full-Day Trekking & Paddling 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. Afterwards, you will be equipped with rubber boots, coverpants and lifejackets. The excursion will continue from Lake Acigami down the freshwater of Lapataia river aboard inflatable canoes (duckies) until reaching the sea in Lapataia Bay. After a 1-hour paddle (paddling time is subjetc to weather conditions) your tour will end at the mentioned bay, where the National Route Nº 3 meet 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 lenght: 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

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 16

place Half-Day Beagle Channel Navigation & Fly to Buenos Aires

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 which 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 appropiate time you will be transfered to Ushuaia Airport - Transfer Aeroparque/Hotel in Buenos Aires Upon arrival you will be transfered to your hotel in Buenos Aires

Meals: Breakfast

Day 17

place Day at leisure in Buenos Aires

Day at leisure to explore the cobbled, tree lined streets of Palermo Soho in search of one of a kind Porteño fashion, to sit in café and enjoy a perfectly aged glass of malbec, or perhaps to sip yerba mate (local tea) out of your newly purchased mate gourd while people watching in one of the parks that make up the Palermo Bosques.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 18

place Transfer Buenos Aires Hotel / Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the international airport (private service) for your flight back home. ¡Buen viaje!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (17)
  • Dinner (1)
  • Snacks (1)
  • Lunch (2)

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  • Transfers mentioned in the itinerary.

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  • Tours mentioned in the itinerary

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  • Bariloche Eco Fee
  • National Park Entrance Fees
  • Port tax (day 16)
  • International or domestic flights
  • Travel / Medical Insurance

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I´ve been working in Tourism for 10 years. Being a coordinator, a local guide, and then a travel agent, I forged my personality through the people and places I met along the way. I had the opportunity to visit several places in Argentina.

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