Accommodation

3 Nights in Buenos Aires, 3 Nights in El Calafate, 3 Nights in Ushuaia

Meals

Daily breakfast, Dinner on day 2 and lunch on day 8

Guide

Bilingual guides (English/Spanish) when mentioned in the itinerary.

Transport

Transfers mentioned in the itinerary.

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Travel / Medical Insurance

Flights

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Others

Park Entrance, Fees & Mandatory Documentation. Tips.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Buenos Aires

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel and you will have the rest of the day to enjoy at your own pace (private service - guide included).

Buenos Aires is a marvelous, furious, cosmopolitan city, full of plenty of colours and different kind 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, be 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.
Day 2 Day 2: Buenos Aires City Tour & Argentine Experience Dinner
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Buenos Aires City Tour & Argentine Experience Dinner

We will explore the vibrant heart of Buenos Aires on our captivating half-day city tour, starting with convenient pickups in the stylish Palermo Soho district. This journey offers a direct and immersive encounter with the city’s essence.

Our initial destination is Plaza de Mayo, a historic epicentre enveloped by iconic landmarks such as the Casa Rosada (Government House), the awe-inspiring Metropolitan Cathedral, and the storied Cabildo, a relic of Spanish colonial rule. At the opposite end of Avenida de Mayo stands the imposing Congress building, a testament to Argentina’s rich political history.

The journey southward takes us to San Telmo Market, where the city’s vibrant energy comes to life. From there, we venture into the birthplace of Tango, La Boca, a kaleidoscope of colors and culture. Along Caminito Street, you will encounter talented artists showcasing their mesmerizing Tango-inspired artworks.

Continuing our exploration, we briefly pause at Puerto Madero, a once-abandoned port district now transformed into a sleek, modern enclave. The contrasts in Buenos Aires landscape are both striking and intriguing.

Our path then leads us to Palermo, a neighboorhood adorned with lush parks, including the old City Zoo, the Botanical Garden, the Argentine Horsetrack, the esteemed National Polo Field, and the Planetarium. Here, nature and leisure converge harmoniously.

To culminate this remarkable journey, we visit Recoleta, one of Buenos Aires most glamorous neighborhoods, known for its elegant charm and rich history and its Cementery, where Eva Perón rests in peace.

At the end of the tour, we will take you back to your hotel.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 4 hs

Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish), entrance fee to Recoleta Cementery.

Not included: Meals, tips.

In the evening, you will go on your own to Palermo neighbourhood to live a unique night with this fun culinary Experience, combining what many travellers are looking for on an evening out in Buenos Aires: great food. fun (shared service). laughs and social interaction with people from all different backgrounds. The night includes an empanada competition and what we believe is the best steak in town. Led by passionate local and expat hosts, the evening quickly turns to shared laughter and joy as you take a unique look at some curious quirks and customs that make Argentineans some of the most interesting and passionate people of Latin America.
Day 3 Day 3: Buenos Aires / El Calafate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Buenos Aires / El Calafate

At appropriate time, you will be transferred to Buenos Aires domestic airport to take your flight (private service)

Today, Southern Patagonia welcomes you with open arms. El Calafate is a starting point for adventure travelers who desire to unearth the most spellbinding natural wonders of Patagonia, like the Perito Moreno Glacier.

The Perito Moreno glacier is one of the only glaciers in the world that’s still advancing. Though it’s not the only glacier in the area, it’s the one that made the city of El Calafate famous worldwide. For many years now, El Calafate has been considered capital of the glaciers. Located at the shore of Lago Argentino (the southernmost, largest Patagonian lake) it’s also home of the Spegazzini glacier, which forms the natural border between Argentina and Chile, and the Upsala glacier, named Glaciar del Gigante (Giant’s glacier) It’s discovery was the biggest glacier to sit at the mouth of Lake Argentino.

Is El Calafate all about the glaciers? Well, yes and no…glaciers are main attractions that you can visit via hiking or a boat ride but you have a lot more to discover about Argentine rural culture. From Calafate, you can also visit a typical Patagonian finca (ranch) and learn all about the gaucho (cowboy) culture and enjoy a great asado (barbecue). You’ll soon realize that Calafate offers more than just being the gateway to the Perito Moreno glacier.

Upon arrival at El Calafate, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel (shared service). You will have the rest of the day to relax or explore the surroundings.
Day 4 Day 4: El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Tour

In the morning, we’ll drive you to Glaciers National Park to take the Perito Moreno Glacier tour. Get prepared to play with the giants! (shared service)

Glaciers National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981 and home to 200 glaciers approximately . Half of this park is occupied by the campo de hielo patagónico (Patagonian ice field), the largest ice field after Antarctica. You will travel 40 km (about 25 miles) from El Calafate to the park, enjoying the views of the Patagonian steppe. Once inside the park you will take the walkways to explore the different viewpoints, and you’ll feel really close to the Perito Moreno Glacier. If you’re lucky, you may get to see a piece of ice break off and fall from the glacier wall to sink forever into the lake.

During about one hour, a bilingual guide will provide you with all the information you might want to know, you will also learn about things you might have never thought about! After this visit you will take a boat ride that will take you close enough to fully appreciate the 80 meter (262 feet) high ice walls of Perito Moreno! You’ll never feel closer to this gigantic and impressive natural masterpiece.
Day 5 Day 5: Half-Day Nibepo Aike Ranch With 1 Hour Of Horse Riding
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Half-Day Nibepo Aike Ranch With 1 Hour Of Horse Riding

At the appropriate time, we will pick you up at your hotel to go Nibepo Aike, one of the most famous ranches in Patagonia, which was formerly dedicated to sheep production and which today has been transformed into the most prestigious Hereford cabin of these latitudes. During the journey it is common to come across condors, foxes and hares, with Cerro Frías as the protagonist.

You will enjoy a welcoming hot drink and a delicious snack in the quincho (rustic dining room) and then we will make a one hour horseback ridiing in the coast of Lago Argentino. On our return to the barn, we will appreciate how a real gaucho (the Argentine cowboy) works the shearing shed, and view a unique demonstration of gaucho horsemanship.

Depending on the day’s activities, we may help milk the cows, herd sheep, or learn the history behind the founders of the estancia.

Once we return to the quincho, we will enjoy a mouth-watering grilled lamb, sizzling over its traditional Patagonian fire pit before taking the same road to return to your hotel in El Calafate.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 5/6 hours - the excursion can be AM or PM
Day 6 Day 6: El Calafate / Ushuaia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: El Calafate / Ushuaia

Today you will be transferred to El Calafate Airport (shared service) to take your flight to Ushuaia

If you feel adventurous and want to add more hiking to this itinerary check with our travel agents to add a few days in El Chalten, Argentina’s national capital of hiking!

Upon arrival in Ushuaia, you will be transferred to your hotel (shared service). 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. Ushuaia 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.

Take the afternoon to explore the town, learn of the region’s history at the Prisoner’s Museum or visit the Galleria of Fueguian History (its restaurant is also very nice!). Please, don’t forget the local gastronomy! Ushuaia is the best place to try the best seafood in Argentina.
Day 7 Day 7: Trekking & Canoeing In Tierra Del Fuego National Park, Patagonia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trekking & Canoeing In Tierra Del Fuego National Park, Patagonia

Today we’ll pick you up to make a 8-10 hour long visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park, just 12 km away from the city and lying on the shore of the famous Channel sailed by Charles Darwin (shared service).

Once at Ensenada Bay, you will have time to enjoy the view over the Beagle Channel before start hiking along the coast. Six kilometers of wild trail await you where you’ll discover native flora and wild fauna. Discover the remains left by the Yamanas, the native inhabitants of the área. After this 3 hour hike, you will reach Lake Roca where lunch will be served.

After a full homemade picnic you will start the second part of this adventure. Grab your oar and plunge to start a 1 h 30 canoeing trip along Lapataia river (only available for children over 5 years old). Make all the way till Lapataia Bay, where the Panamerican Highway and National Route 3 ends at an awe-inspiring landscape. After discovering the unique vastness of this forbidding setting, we’ll take you back to your hotel to rest and enjoy another Patagonian evening.
Day 8 Day 8: Beagle Channel Navigation
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Beagle Channel Navigation

At the appropriate time, you will go on your own to the tourist pier (located in the center of the city) and enjoy an incredible navigation through the Beagle Channel that will let you appreciate the diversity and charm of the local fauna (shared service).

During the tour, stops will be made at Isla de los Pájaros (Bird Island) - where you can spot a colony of Imperial Cormorants and other native birds such as skuas, southern giant petrels and black-browed albatross - and to Isla de los Lobos (island of Lobos), where South American sea lions of one and two hairs can be spotted. Once in the Les Eclaireurs archipelago, the famous lighthouse can be seen, which also has colonies of Imperial Cormorants and rockers birds in their islets.

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.
Day 9 Day 9: Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Ushuaia / Buenos Aires

At appropriate time, you will be transferred to Ushuaia airport to take your flight (shared service).

Upon arrival to Buenos Aires, you will be driven to your hotel (private service - guide included).
Day 10 Day 10: Buenos Aires: End Of This Argentina Adventure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Buenos Aires: End Of This Argentina Adventure

Today we’ll take you to the international airport where this travel adventure will come to this end (private service). Don’t be discouraged! You can return whenever you want (we’ll welcome you with open arms) or…you can continue your trip towards the North area of Argentina, to the beautiful Salta region or the wine area in Mendoza. We still have a lot to offer!—check out our travelers’ favorite itineraries throughout Argentina and Chile.

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Buenos Aires, Ushuaia And El Calafate - 10 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Buenos Aires, Ushuaia And El Calafate - 10 Days

Day 1: Welcome To Buenos Aires

Day 2: Buenos Aires City Tour & Argentine Experience Dinner

Day 3: Buenos Aires / El Calafate

Day 4: El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Tour

Day 5: Half-Day Nibepo Aike Ranch With 1 Hour Of Horse Riding

Day 6: El Calafate / Ushuaia

Day 7: Trekking & Canoeing In Tierra Del Fuego National Park, Patagonia

Day 8: Beagle Channel Navigation

Day 9: Ushuaia / Buenos Aires

Day 10: Buenos Aires: End Of This Argentina Adventure

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