Argentina – Landscapes of the South

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN BUENOS AIRES
Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital, is a city full of life, culture, and history reflected in every corner. A wonderful destination where you can’t miss strolling through its historic neighborhoods or tasting its delicious local cuisine.
Accommodation.

DAY 2 – BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast. In the morning, half-day city tour of Buenos Aires. A traditional tour through the main highlights, giving us an overview of the historical, architectural, and demographic characteristics of this multifaceted city.

Among other points of interest, we will visit: Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires Cathedral, San Telmo, 9 de Julio Avenue, Teatro Colón, the Obelisk, La Boca neighborhood with its traditional Caminito Street, Puerto Madero, Plaza San Martín, Recoleta Cemetery, and Palermo Woods. The tour ends with drop-off at the Obelisk.

In the evening, Tango Dinner Show.
Accommodation.

DAY 3 – BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast. Excursion to the Tigre Delta, including navigation and transfers.

We will travel through the northern residential area of Buenos Aires, passing by Vicente López, Olivos (Presidential Residence), Martínez, and San Isidro until reaching Tigre, following the Río de la Plata coastline. Upon arrival, we will head to the pier to enjoy a catamaran ride through the Paraná Delta. Return to Buenos Aires via Panamericana highway. Regular service: drop-off at the Obelisk.
Accommodation.

DAY 4 – BUENOS AIRES → EL CALAFATE
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight to El Calafate. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Depending on arrival time, you may take the optional Balcones del Calafate tour (3 hours, departure at 3 PM from the hotel).

From El Balcón, an impressive natural viewpoint, you will enjoy panoramic views of El Calafate and the central body of Lake Argentino. The route offers views of the Andes, the glacier accumulation area, and the Boca del Diablo (the narrowest part of the lake, toward the Upsala arm). On clear days, you may also see Mount Fitz Roy and Mount Torre in El Chaltén, as well as condors in flight.

The route continues through high-altitude landscapes with diverse vegetation, reaching 1,050 meters above sea level. The first stop is a natural viewpoint overlooking El Calafate and Lake Argentino, with the Andes as a backdrop. Weather permitting, views of the glacier accumulation zone, Boca del Diablo, and the mountains of El Chaltén are possible. With luck, you may also spot the majestic Patagonian condor.

The path continues to the Stone Labyrinth, a Cretaceous-period formation from 85 million years ago, once the bed of an ancient river. Fossils can still be found in the area. A snack is included at Huyliche Lodge. The descent follows the northern slope of the hill toward Piedra de los Sombreros—rare iron concretions found in only four places worldwide.
Return to El Calafate with constant views of Lake Argentino.
Accommodation.

DAY 5 – EL CALAFATE (PERITO MORENO GLACIER + NAUTICAL SAFARI)
Breakfast. We depart El Calafate and after 85 km arrive at Perito Moreno Glacier, formed around 30,000 years ago. The glacier’s front wall reaches up to 80 meters in height and spans 3 kilometers. It is the only glacier in the world that advances across a body of water, separating the South Arm from the Rico Arm of Lake Argentino.

The tour consists of observing the glacier from land through various viewpoints, each closer than the last, allowing us to witness its extraordinary beauty and, occasionally, ice calving events.
Return to the meeting point.

Next, we take the Nautical Safari.

This navigation on Lake Rico allows us to appreciate the icebergs that detach from the glacier’s walls. Reaching the southern end of the Icebergs Channel, the boat will approach the glacier at a safe distance, sailing along its entire front wall. Departures take place from Bajo de las Sombras Bay, about 6 km from the main viewpoint. This experience offers a unique perspective of the glacier’s impressive ice walls and recurring calving events—perfect for photography and filming.

Accommodation.

DAY 6 – EL CALAFATE → EL CHALTÉN → EL CALAFATE
Breakfast.

Today we take a full-day excursion to El Chaltén. Along the way, we stop at La Leona. Upon arrival, we walk to the Condors and Eagles Viewpoint. Free time for lunch (not included). Later, we walk to Chorrillo del Salto and return to El Calafate.

Accommodation.

DAY 7 – EL CALAFATE → BARILOCHE
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Bariloche.

During high season, there are direct flights between the cities; during low season, flights operate with connections.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 8 – BARILOCHE (CIRCUITO CHICO)
Breakfast.

Today we enjoy one of the most iconic excursions in Bariloche: Short Tour (Circuito Chico).

We will follow the shoreline of Lake Nahuel Huapi to Playa Bonita, admiring Huemul Island. Then we reach the base of Campanario Hill, where passengers may choose to take the optional chairlift to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views. From the top, we see Lakes Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno, El Trébol Lagoon, San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, mountains Otto, López, Goye, Catedral, and the city.

We continue to Llao Llao Peninsula, viewing the iconic Llao Llao Hotel and San Eduardo Chapel, as well as Puerto Pañuelo. After passing Bahía López, we arrive at Panoramic Point, a natural viewpoint overlooking Lake Moreno and Llao Llao Peninsula. Return to Bariloche via Bustillo Avenue.
Accommodation.

DAY 9 – BARILOCHE → VICTORIA ISLAND & ARRAYANES FOREST → BARILOCHE
Breakfast.

We depart from Bariloche to Puerto Pañuelo. We board a boat and navigate Lake Nahuel Huapi to reach Victoria Island, where walking trails and optional lunch are available.

Back on board, we head northwest to Puerto Quetrihué, where we visit the world-famous Arrayanes Forest, a unique protected natural monument home to centuries-old trees.

Accommodation.

DAY 10 – BARILOCHE → BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
Arrival in Buenos Aires, transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation.

DAY 11 – BUENOS AIRES (DEPARTURE)
Breakfast. Transfer to the international airport.

End of our services.

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The order of activities may vary depending on the travel start date.

The starting point and sequence of the cities may also be modified for better itinerary organization.

Please inquire about optional excursions, additional nights, domestic flights, and show tickets.

Some activities may be subject to availability depending on the season, or may be modified and/or cancelled due to weather conditions.

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