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17-Days Argentina Tour From Buenos Aries

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Cycling, Adventure Sports

  • Duration

    17 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Go on a 17-day tour to Argentina on a trip full of adventurous outdoor activities, and explore the most amazing and unique landscapes of Patagonia. Cycle around the city of Buenos Aires, and enjoy kayaking in the pristine lakes of Bariloche. Trek on the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, hike the most gorgeous mountains in El Chalten and take a Canoe ride all along the canals in Ushuaia.

  • Day 1 : Arrive in Buenos Aires expand_more
    • Upon arriving at the airport in Buenos Aires, transfer to the hotel in the city. Along the way, receive all the information needed for the trip.
    • Check-in to the accommodation, and take some time to explore Buenos Aires.
    • Enjoy a traditional Argentine dinner and taste the headline dish of exquisitely cooked fillet steak, accompanied by free-flowing Malbec. 
  • Day 2 : Bike tour in Buenos Aires expand_more
    • Enjoy the green spaces of Palermo and the aristocracy of Recoleta.
    • After a brief orientation of what to expect for the day, begin the bike ride through the "lungs" of Buenos Aires in the Palermo woods district. Stop and enjoy the beautiful Rose Garden of Carlos Thays.
    • Cycle along the bike lane, and come across many Parisian style mansions of Palermo Chico and Barrio Parque, most of which have been converted into embassies.
    • Just a little further down the trail, enter into the neighborhood of Recoleta.
    • Take a few quick stops along the way, and visit the metal flower, University of Buenos Aires, National Library, and Plaza Evita. 
    • Explore inside this extravagant display of mausoleums, where most of Argentina's aristocracy of yesterday rests in peace.
    • Have lunch in the lovely neighborhood of Palermo Soho.
    • Pass through the two picturesque areas: Plaza Guemes and Plaza Serrano.
  • Day 3 : Arrive at San Carlos de Bariloche expand_more
    • After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight to San Carlos de Bariloche, located in the Patagonian region of Argentina.
    • Upon arrival, at the airport and drive to the hotel.
  • Day 4 : Bariloche Bike Tour expand_more
    • Passengers will be picked up from their lodging and driven to the starting point of the circuit
    • Depart along the old dirt roads that used to connect the city with the old farming area. The ride has moderate slopes alternating with mild slopes.
    • Prepare to discover fabulous views of Moreno Lake and the surrounding mountains; Goye or Bella Vista, before being immersed in an area of small farms till we get to historic Colonia Suiza along a cliff road, and stop to rest and appreciate the landscape.  
    • Continue to drive for some kilometers along a dirt road and take the paved road of traditional Circuito Chico to reach the famous “Punto Panoramico” (Panoramic Viewpoint), and see the most fascinating views of Llao Llao Hotel, Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes, Victoria Island and the Andes Range. 
    • The vehicle will be waiting at the meeting point.
  • Day 5 : Full Day Kayaking expand_more
    • Pick up passengers at their lodging and drive them to the lake, followed by a safety orientation talk and gear provision. 
    • Start the kayaking trip. 
    • Tour around different beaches and marvel at each new landscape that unfolds before us.  
    • Disembark on a protected beach to rest and savor a well-deserved snack or an energizing lunch, before start paddling on the way back.  
    • Get to the meeting point and drive back to the lodging. 
  • Day 6 : Arrive at El Calafate. expand_more
    • Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport to catch the flight to El Calafate.
    • Upon arrival, welcome and transfer to the hotel.
    • Enjoy the evening at leisure.
  • Day 7 : Perito Moreno Glacier expand_more
    • Early morning, pick up from the hotel and take Route 11 toward Los Glaciares National Park, the base of today's adventure.
    • Head to Puerto Bajo de Las Sombras (Under the Shadows Port) to board a small ship to cross Rico Branch (20 minutes navigation). On the opposite coast, meet with the tour guides.
    • Go on a 20-minute walk through the forest. Put on the crampons, and walk directly on the ice. 
    • After 30 minutes, arrive at the Perito Moreno Glacier.
    • Be back on the coast, navigate to the pier by ship, and move on to the lookout points or catwalks of the glacier.
    • Enjoy some free time seeing the breathtaking views and visit the National Park for about 45 minutes.
    • Return to El Calafate late in the afternoon.
  • Day 8 : Estancia Cristina Adventure expand_more
    • After breakfast, start the tour along Route 11 towards Punta Bandera Port.
    • Get on a catamaran to sail among icebergs and enjoy stunning scenery overlooking the western front of the Upsala Glacier.
    • Cross Cristina Channel to finally disembark at a small pier located 800m away from Cristina Country Estate, a unique place in Patagonia, where the "Gully of the Fossils" adventure begins.
    • Climb by ATVs travelling 9.5 km through mountain trails, and explore a landscape that until recently was covered by glaciers and is a place of great geological interest. Enjoy the Privileged view of the Eastern Front of the Upsala Glacier, Guillermo Lake, Southern Patagonian Ice Sheet, and the Andes Mountain Range. 
    • Go down in search of the Gully of Fossils, a marine fossils deposit. There is a valley with unique features inside the park. A box lunch will be served during the tour.
    • Return to the Country Estate to board the boat later on at 5 pm.
    • Arrive at Punta Bandera Port at about 7.00 pm. and transfer to the hotel.
  • Day 9 : Transfer to El Chalten expand_more
    • Pick up at the hotel, and transfer to the hotel in El Chalten. The ride will take four hours approx. This small town is located about 134 miles away from El Calafate, at the north of Viedma Lake and at the foot of the famous Mount Fitz Roy. Along with incredible views, this is a great home base for outdoor activities, including high- and low-intensity trekking, or climbing vertical walls, which is ideal for the most demanding climbers.
  • Day 10 : Trek to Laguna de Los Tres expand_more
    • After breakfast, embark on a classic, spectacular, and unforgettable trek spanning 8-9 hours that takes you to impressive scenery and through forests.
    • Arrive at the mystical Mount Fitz Roy. Take in the lagoons in different shades of blue, imposing glaciers, and campgrounds visited by famous international climbers.
    • Start the trek with a transfer to the trailhead at El Pilar, located 10.5 miles to the north of the town. The journey is enjoyable for the lovely views of the valley, alone. 
    • Walk-in a dense forest of lengas, that protects from the winds coming off the Continental Ice Field. 
    • Spot lots of different glaciers, including Marconi, Eléctrico, Cagliero, and in the distance, toward Lago del Desierto, the Vespignani Glacier. The path is easy, as it’s quite flat, and the climbs are gentle.
    • Arrive at the first viewpoint, Piedras Blancas Glacier, and a bit later, leave the forest and enter a clearing to see several peaks in all their splendor—Saint Exupéry, Poincenot, Mermoz, Guillaumet, and Fitz Roy. 
    • From here, continue for a few more minutes and arrive at the Poincenot campground, located in the beautiful lenga forest inhabited by countless varieties of birds. Reach the campground, Río Blanco.
    • Then, climb 1,300 feet in about an hour and reach Laguna de los Tres. 
    • Upon arriving at the highest point on the path, enjoy the majestic views of Fitz Roy, the Glacier de Los Tres, and its stunning lagoon. 
    • From here, circle Laguna de Los Tres and head toward the viewpoint of the Laguna Sucia and its accompanying glacier.
    • After some rest, start the descent and walk back to El Chaltén. 
    • On the way back, take note of the varying landscape, crystal-clear streams, and Laguna Capri—a favorite spot for photographers. 
    • After visiting the lagoon, drop down into the valley where El Chaltén is located.
  • Day 11 : Trek to Laguna Torre expand_more
    • Have breakfast today, and embark on another classic walk out of El Chaltén that can’t be missed.
    • Head off on the Laguna Torre footpath, and after a short climb, enter a small area of ñire woods. From here, the path starts to gain height and straighten up alongside the Fitz Roy River, until it arrives at a viewpoint of the river canyon and the Margarita Waterfall.
    • After about an hour of walking, arrive at the Mount Torre viewpoint.
    • Then, walk for 2 hours through grand lenga forests, crossing old glacial moraines, and wet plains formed by the previous courses of the river until arriving at Laguna Torre.
    • In this area, Spot a wide range of birds, including the Magellanic woodpecker. 
    • After some rest and lunch at the lagoon (not included), start the trek back to El Chaltén.
  • Day 12 : Welcome to Ushuaia expand_more
    • After breakfast, the guides will meet at the hotel and transfer to the airport for the flight to Ushuaia.
    • Upon arrival at the airport, then transfer to the hotel.
    • Spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the "Southernmost City in the World", capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego.


  • Day 13 : Trek to Laguna Esmeralda expand_more
    • Depart from the hotel and head north toward Laguna Esmeralda. 
    • After enjoying the Andean forest views, make the way through broad valley views mountains, peat bogs, rivers, and local flora and fauna. 
    • Arrive at the lagoon, and enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking the landscape: mountains, glaciers, and forest, not to mention the water’s unique color. The duration of the hike itself is around an hour and a half each way, with a 200-meter incline.
  • Day 14 : National Park Adventures expand_more
    • After covering the 10 km from Ushuaia to Tierra del Fuego National Park,  visit its most relevant attractions.
    • Enjoy lunch with a great panoramic view from inside a heated dome-tent, to avoid wind or rain.
    • Afterwards, get equipped with rubber boots, cover pants, and lifejackets. 
    • Continue the excursion from Lake Acigami, and aboard inflatable canoes (duckies) for about an hour through the freshwater of the Lapataia and Ovando rivers until reaching the sea in Lapataia Bay.
  • Day 15 : Return to Buenos Aires expand_more
    • Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Buenos Aires.
    • Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
    • Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
    • In the evening, prepare for an authentic Tango Show & Dinner.
    • Get picked up from the hotel to enjoy a memorable night out in Buenos Aires, and experience the passion of the Argentine tango. Enjoy a show with live orchestras, professional dancers, and singers, as well as a delicious three-course dinner.
    • After the show, transfer back to the hotel.
  • Day 16 : Buenos Aires Bike Tour expand_more
    • Pedal through the oldest "barrio" of Buenos Aires: San Telmo, the historic city center.
    • Make the first stop of interest in Lezama Park, and learn about the first settlement of Buenos Aires and how immigration shaped the city culturally, structurally, demographically, etc.
    • Move further south towards La Bombonera - the Boca Jr soccer team’s stadium. Dive deeper into the city's Art District of La Boca visiting the famous “caminito.”
    • Get back on the bikes, and cruise towards Puerto Madero, a huge port project that started at the end of the XIX century yet became obsolete. After almost 80 years of abandonment, it was redeveloped into the most modern and sophisticated district of Buenos Aires.
    • Stop for lunch at a typical "parrilla" to refuel and appreciate the art form that is "Asado Argentino" (BBQ). Veggie options available in advance.
    • Ride around this neighborhood, and enter a park: ”La Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur.” This protected ecological reservation has a very peculiar story to tell and is a wonderful escape from the busy "Porteño" life.
    • Make the last stop of the day, located in the very heart of Buenos Aires - Plaza de Mayo
  • Day 17 : Departure Day expand_more
    • Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the international airport for the flight.
What's Included
  • All the services mentioned in the Itinerary. 
  • Breakfast at the hotels. 
  • Tickets to National Parks. 
  • Tours with English/Spanish speaking guides.
  • Meals only when they are mentioned.  
What's Excluded
  • International flights.
  • Domestic flights.
  • Tips for guides, porters, and/or drivers.
  • Extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Travel insurance.  
Meeting Point

Ezeiza International Airport, Autopista Teniente General Pablo Riccheri, Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
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2 To 2 USD 3821 Per Person

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USD 3821 / person