Argentina, Brazil · National Parks

10-Day Iguazu & Patagonia Tour From Buenos Aires

10 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Buenos Aires with a city tour of Plaza de Mayo, Caminito, Puerto Madero, Palermo, and Recoleta
  • 02 Enjoy a dinner and tango show in one of Buenos Aires’ historic tanguerías
  • 03 Visit both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of Iguazú Falls
  • 04 See iconic viewpoints including Garganta del Diablo and panoramic falls scenery
  • 05 Discover Peninsula Valdés with opportunities for seasonal wildlife spotting
  • 06 Admire the Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park
  • 07 Included accommodation, breakfasts, transfers, and excursions detailed in the program

Discover Argentina’s most iconic natural and cultural highlights on this 10-day journey from Buenos Aires to Iguazú and Patagonia. Explore the capital’s historic neighborhoods and landmarks, experience an evening of dinner and tango, and visit both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the spectacular Iguazú Falls.

Your adventure continues south to Puerto Madryn and Peninsula Valdés, where seasonal wildlife viewing may include sea lions, elephant seals, penguins, whales, and even orcas. In El Calafate, stand before the remarkable Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park and take in one of Patagonia’s most unforgettable landscapes.

With accommodation, transfers, and excursions detailed in the program included, this itinerary offers a comfortable way to experience vibrant cities, world-famous waterfalls, rich wildlife, and dramatic glacier scenery in one trip.

Discover Argentina’s most iconic natural and cultural highlights on this 10-day journey from Buenos Aires to Iguazú and Patagonia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Buenos Aires, Trelew, Puerto Madryn, El Calafate, Iguazú National Park, Los Glaciares National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Day 1: Arrival to Buenos Aires

We will be waiting to welcome you and transfer you to the selected hotel. Here, you will check in and have the day free to explore the surroundings of the city or relax in the hotel areas.

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Day 02

Day 2: Flight to Iguazu from Buenos Aires - Falls Brasil Side

Early in the morning, we will take a transfer to the airport to fly to Iguazu. Upon arrival, we will visit the falls on the Brazilian side. On the Brazilian side of the falls, we will start our tour in a bus that will take us to the beginning of the footbridges. From there, there is a panoramic view of the Argentinean Falls: an excellent place for some good pictures. On this tour, we will can see the Iguazú River canyon, the Rivadavia and Tres Mosqueteros Falls, among others. Towards the end we will find the lower viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo and the last point is the Salto Floriano, where there is an elevator that will take us to the meeting point with the guides.

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Day 03

Day 3: Iguazu - Falls Argentine Side

We will move to start the excursion to the Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side with the possibility of visiting some of the 275 crescent-shaped falls. During this excursion you can enjoy the following rides: 

Upper circuit: From this circuit you'll have an upper view of the Iguazu Falls, enjoying their magnificence with a panoramic view. The duration of the tour is one hour. 

Lower circuit: With 1.600 meters of catwalks, this circuit provides a unique experience where you'll be feeling as a part of the natural surroundings, watching and sensing their magnitude from up close. The duration of the tour is two hours.

Garganta del Diablo: Departing from Cataratas Station, the train goes up to Garganta Station in about 18 minutes. Then a walk along the catwalks about 1200 meters over the islands will take you to enjoy the Devil's Gorge, the most spectacular sight from the Iguazu Falls. Time required: two hours.

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Day 04

Day 4: Flight to Puerto Madryn from Iguazu

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and take a flight to Buenos Aires with connection at Aeroparque to continue to the city of Trelew. You will be met at the airport and take a transfer to the city of Puerto Madryn. You will have the rest of the day off.

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Day 05

Day 5: Puerto Madryn - Peninsula Valdés and Whale Watching (optional)

In this full day excursion, you will explore with naturalist guides the Peninsula Valdés, which contains different unique species found in the area. 

The first stop will be at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center. We will enjoy the panoramic point to observe the New Gulf, San José and the Island of the Birds. Then, we will make another stop in the town of Puerto Pirámides where depending on the season (from June to December) you can take whale watching (this is optional, not included).

Continuing the tour, subject to the season or weather will be visited in different order or combined with other stops: Caleta Valdés, Punta Cantor, and Punta Norte to observe elephant seals, penguins and sea lions. The terrestrial orca watching can be done from Punta Norte, having more possibilities to see them in the months of March and April. Also during September in Caleta Valdés (less frequently).

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Day 06

Day 6: Flight to El Calafate from Puerto Madryn

After breakfast, you will take a transfer to the airport to fly to El Calafate. Once you arrive in El Calafate, you will take a transfer to the hotel.

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Day 07

Day 7: El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier and Boat Ride (optional)

We will go to the Los Glaciares National Park and once we arrive at the park, we will go to the Curva de los Suspiros, where you will observe the Perito Moreno Glacier for the first time: Undoubtedly, the first image is awesome.

Later, we will make another stop at the Bajo las Sombras Pier, where those who wish can navigate to make an approach to the southern wall of the Glacier (this is optional). We will then continue to the footbridges, where we will observe the glacier from several balconies located at different heights. It allows us to appreciate it from different angles, each one more surprising than the previous one.  

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Day 08

Day 8: Return to Buenos Aires

In the morning, you will have a transfer to the airport and flight to Buenos Aires. You will be transferred to your selected hotel and have the rest of the afternoon free.

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Day 09

Day 9: Buenos Aires - City Tour + Dinner and Tango Show

We will pick you up from your hotel and then start the tour of this unique city full of passion, history and art. We will visit one of the main avenues, 9 de Julio Avenue, where we will see the Colon Theatre and the Obelisk, an emblematic monument of the city. Then, we will make the first stop to visit the Plaza de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government House and the Cabildo.

The tour will continue southwards through the old San Telmo neighborhood, passing by Lezama Park until we reach La Boca neighborhood, where we will make the second stop: Here, we will see the famous Boca Juniors football stadium, one of the greatest exponents of the Argentine Passion and we will visit the famous Caminito: Full of color, magic and history. Then, we will pass bordering the Riachuelo towards the other end of the city passing by the port towards Puerto Madero, Retiro with its central square San Martin. The next point is the modern sector of Buenos Aires: Palermo, green zone of the city. Then, we will circulate around the exclusive and sophisticated neighborhood of La Recoleta to finish our excursion in the central area of Buenos Aires.

On the other hand, around 7:30 PM, we'll get our Señor Tango Show tour started by picking you up from your hotel and heading over to the venue, one of the oldest tanguerias in the history of Argentine Tango. When you sit down for dinner at 8:30, you will be presented with a variety of Argentine and international dishes. At 10 PM, the best tango show begins with 9 couples onstage dancing traditional Tango: With a live orchestra and a accredited Tango singer to accompany them, the dancers will show you what true, passionate tango looks like.

As the spectacular show comes to an end, we will bring our tour to a close by dropping you back at your hotels, after a truly unique and unforgettable evening. 

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Day 10

Day 10: Buenos Aires - End of the trip

You will be transferred to the airport for a flight back home or to your next destination. This is the end of this great experience!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires. 6 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Dinner
  • 9 nights accommodation
  • Excursions and transfers detailed in the program

What's Not Included

  • Domestic and international flights
  • Entrance fees to National Parks
  • Meals and services not indicated in the itinerary
  • Optional tours

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Rates don't apply for : Carnival, Easter, long weekends, winter holidays (month of July), congresses, special dates.
  • In Iguazú we recommend wearing a swimsuit or light clothes that dry quickly. Some people bring a raincoat, a good idea would be to wear long sleeves as protection against sunburn and mosquitoes.
  • You will need a valid passport that proves your identity.
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
  • According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to safely take you to your hotel.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires..

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