arrow_back

15 Day itinerary in Argentina, South America

Unmissable Patagonia

Are you looking for a complete experience in Argentinian Patagonia? This program is ideal for you!! 2 weeks visiting the City of Buenos Aires, the End of the World, the glaciers in El Calafate, the capital of trekking and home of the Fitz Roy Mount, the Andean Lakes in Bariloche, and more!

1 / 18
All Photos
IgnacioGuadalupe

By Ignacio and Guadalupe

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Light
help_outline

Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, Portuguese

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Buenos Aires

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Meet local people

Detox

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Food & Drink

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

End of the World

2

Beagle Channel

3

Perito Moreno Glacier

4

Nahuel Huapi Lake

Itinerary

Standard ($) expand_more

Day 1

place Bienvenido/Welcome to Argentina! Buenos Aires

Arrival to Buenos Aires; transfer from Buenos Aires International airport (EZE) to downtown hotel. Accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Merit San Telmo
  • Superior 4*: Esplendor by Wyndham Buenos Aires Tango
  • Standard 3*: Imperial Park Hotel
Day 2

place Buenos Aires Panoramic City Tour AM (Half Day) / PM: Dinner and Tango Show

The tour begins on the northern side (Retiro, Palermo and Recoleta). This is where the first stops are made: The emblematic “Floralis Genérica” and the famous cemetery of Recoleta. Then, the tour continues to downtown by 9 de Julio Av, where you can appreciate the most relevant places of the city like Colon Theatre and the Obelisco. Head to Plaza de Mayo site of the governmental palace The Casa Rosada; opposite is The Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral on the other side of the square. The journey goes on to the southern area, visiting San Telmo, a historical neighborhood where Tango was born; and La Boca, four blocks on is Boca Juniors ‘stadium, “La Bombonera” an obligatory stop for football fans. Then, you can head straight to the colorful street Caminito. The tour ends in the modern Puerto Madero where there plenty options for food. *Transfer back to the hotel is not included.* At night we’ll enjoy a Tango show (transfer included) with a three-course dinner at a recognized “tangueria” en San Telmo neighborhood. After dinner there’s an hour show of authentic Argentinian Tango. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Superior 4*: Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel
  • Standard 3*: Imperial Park Hotel
Day 3

place Buenos Aires -> Ushuaia

Breakfast. Transfer from downtown hotel to Buenos Aires airport (AEP) Arrival in Ushuaia. Transfer to Ushuaia airport (USH). Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Hotel Tolkeyen
Day 4

place Excursion: National Park Tierra del Fuego (Half day)

At 12 km from Ushuaia you will reach The National Park Tierra del Fuego which was Argentina’s first coastal national park, extending 63000 hectares. The trip goes on by a very thin winding path on the mountain that leads you to Lapataia River. When we cross it the road sig sags and it is spotted by bushes with remarkably different views such as Green Lagoon. There is some free time to make a walk by the Black Lagoon or by Los Castores trail. It comes in front of us the last stage of the tour, the famous Lapataia Bay, end of National Route N ° 3, where the first inhabitants of the area left their testimony: los concheros. Before we star our way back to Ushuaia we stop at Lake Roca. Accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Hotel los Naranjos
  • Superior 4*: Cilene Del Faro Suites & Spa
  • First Class 5*: Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort
  • Standard 3*: Hotel Tolkeyen
Day 5

place Seal Wolves and Bird Islands Navigation (Half Day)

We set sail from the local tourist dock along the wide Ushuaia Bay until we reach the Beagle Channel through the Paso Chico. There we sail around Isla de los Pajaros (the Island of the Birds) where we will appreciate the local bird fauna and from Isla de los Lobos (Sea Wolves Island) where we can observe sea lions with one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges archipelago. Upon arriving at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (The Illuminators), we will be able to appreciate the colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rock Cormorants; and also listen to the sinking history of the SS Monte Cervantes in 1930. Accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Hotel Tolkeyen
Day 6

place Ushuaia -> El Calafate -> El Chalten

Transfer from hotel to Ushuaia Airport (USH) arrival to Calafate. Transfer from Calafate airport (FTE) to El Chalten hotel. Approx 3 hs. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Hosteria Senderos
Day 7

place Day at leisure in El Chalten

Today is free to explore the city yourself. You can do a self-guided trek. There are plenty of options! We highly recommend De los Tres Lagoon and Fitz Roy trek (10hs). Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Hosteria Senderos
Day 8

place El Chalten -> El Calafate

Transfer from hotel in El Chalten to hotel in Calafate. Approx 3 hs. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Hotel Sierra Nevada
Day 9

place Excursion: Perito Moreno (Full day) + Nautical Safari Navigation. (1 hour)

You will visit the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier, declared Natural World Heritage by UNESCO. The glaciers that give its name are a group of 47 in total and they show to the world cold and wild since 10 thousand years. The most famous one is Perito Moreno, located in the extreme south west of Argentine Lake at 80 km from El Calafate. Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few glaciers in the world that is believed to be still progressing. It is one of the major natural attractions of South America with a front of a mountain of ice that measures 60 m (180 ft.) The constant fall of huge towers of ice from its walls into the Brazo Rico or the Los Témpanos Lake is an unforgettable spectacle. The water falls in immense waves so as to start all the process over again. The “Safari Náutico” is a navigation suitable for all ages and it can be done year round. This tour is designed for people who want to enjoy the magic of the ice and to remember that. Accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Michelangelo Hotel Calafate
  • Superior 4*: Hotel Kosten Aike
  • First Class 5*: Xelena Hotel & Suites
  • Standard 3*: Hotel Sierra Nevada
Day 10

place Day at leisure in El Calafate

Free Day to explore the city yourself. We suggest: Estancia Cristina or Marpatag Navigation as optional tours. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Michelangelo Hotel Calafate
  • Superior 4*: Hotel Kosten Aike
  • First Class 5*: Xelena Hotel & Suites
  • Standard 3*: Hotel Sierra Nevada
Day 11

place El Calafate -> Bariloche

Breakfast. Transfer from hotel to Calafate airport (FTE) for your flight to Bariloche airport (BCR). Arrival at Bariloche and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Aconcagua Hotel
Day 12

place Short Circuit AM (Half Day)

The tour begins along Bustillo Avenue, where you will enjoy panoramic views of Huemul Island and Playa Bonita, before heading to the foot of the hill of the Campanario hill. If you want, you can go up the cable car to the top (1050 masl) We’ll be able to appreciate Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes, The Trébol lagoon, San Pedro Peninsula and Llao Llao, Isla Victoria, Otto, López, Goye, Catedral and Capilla Hills. The circuit continues along the Llao Llao area, the Chapel of San Eduardo, and Puerto Pañuelo. During the trip we border the lakes Nahuel Huapi, Moreno and Lopez Bay. Then you will cross the bridge over Lake Moreno and goes by the El Trébol lagoon. At km 18 th with Bustillo Avenue we return to Bariloche finishing the jewel of the day. Accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Aconcagua Hotel
Day 13

place *Excursion: “Victoria Island and Bosque de Arrayanes” Navigation (Half Day)

Starting from Puerto Pañuelo at 26 km from Bariloche city, in the imposing peninsula of Llao Llao and after 30 minutes of navigation, you arrive to Puerto Anchorena, on Victoria Island, where you will find a prolific flora in species of great visual appeal. You set shore again and other 40 minutes later you are at the Quetrihue Peninsula, where the legendary forest of Arrayanes is located. Once in the wood we will appreciate the intense cinnamon color of the trees. After touring this incomparable scenario, you navigate back for an hour heading to Puerto Pañuelo and ending the tour. Accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Aconcagua Hotel
Day 14

place Bariloche -> Buenos Aires

Breakfast. Transfer from hotel to Bariloche airport. (BRC). Arrival in Buenos Aires airport (AEP), and transfer to downtown hotel. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard 3*: Imperial Park Hotel
Day 15

place Adiós/Goodbye Argentina!

Breakfast. Transfer from hotel to Buenos Aires airport. (EZE) Come back soon!!

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Imperial Park Hotel
  • Hotel Tolkeyen
  • Hosteria Senderos
  • Hotel Sierra Nevada
  • Aconcagua Hotel
  • Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (14)
  • Dinner (1)

Transport expand_less

  • In/Out transfers in each city

Activities expand_less

  • Panoramic city tour in Buenos Aires
  • Tango and dinner show in Buenos Aires
  • Excursion National Park Tierra del Fuego in Ushuaia
  • Excursion: Birds and Seal wolves Islands in Ushuaia
  • Excursion: Perito Moreno + Nautical Safari Navigation in El Calafate
  • Excursion: Short circuit in Bariloche
  • Excursion: Isla Victoria + Bosque de Arrayanes in Bariloche

Not Included expand_less

  • Air tickets, tips, meals/beverages not mentioned.
  • Entrance fees: Los Glaciares, Tierra del Fuego and Nahuel Huapi National Parks.
  • Taxes: Buenos Aires hotel and Ushuaia dock (navigation).
  • Transfer IN to Chalten is included only for flights arriving before 6:30 pm.

About Ignacio

TEAM LEAD

+1 Local experts

verified Baboo Certified

star_outline 4.44 (16 reviews)

Expertise: 

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Rural home stays

Wellness retreat

Historic & cultural landmarks

Beach & Sea

Food & Drink

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

I have been involved in tourism activity for more than 10 years and always looking to offer travel experiences that exceed the expectations of those who trust us.

Travel that Makes a Difference

By choosing to travel with us, you support local communities, wildlife, and the environment. We are dedicated to positively impacting the world through every journey we offer.

Let’s regenerate the planet together

We overcompensate your entire journey’s carbon footprint including flights - for free.

Learn more
FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$1,932.00 USD