Argentina: Tango, Glaciers & Jungle

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN BUENOS AIRES

Arrival and transfers to the hotel.

Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital of Argentina, is a city full of life, culture, and history reflected in every corner. A wonderful city where you cannot miss strolling through its historic neighborhoods or tasting the delicious local cuisine. Overnight stay.

DAY 2 – BUENOS AIRES

Breakfast. In the morning, city tour of Buenos Aires. A traditional tour covering the main points of interest, allowing us to understand the historical, architectural, and demographic characteristics of the multifaceted Buenos Aires.

We will visit, among other points: Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires Cathedral, San Telmo, Avenida 9 de Julio, Teatro Colón, Obelisk, La Boca neighborhood with its traditional Caminito street, Puerto Madero, Plaza San Martín, Recoleta Cemetery, Palermo Woods. The tour ends at the Obelisk.

In the evening, Tango Show Dinner. Overnight stay.

DAY 3 – BUENOS AIRES – EL CALAFATE

Breakfast. Transfers to the airport. Flight to El Calafate. Reception and transfer to the hotel.

Depending on arrival time, optional excursion: Balcones del Calafate (3-hour duration, departing at 3:00 PM from the hotel).

From this impressive natural viewpoint, enjoy a panoramic view of El Calafate and the central body of Lake Argentino. The tour offers views of the Andes Mountains and the glacier accumulation area, towards Boca del Diablo (the narrowest part of the lake, heading to Upsala arm), and if weather permits, Fitz Roy and Torre mountains in El Chaltén. You may also spot condors in flight.

The excursion includes a countryside snack. The trail passes through breathtaking landscapes with high-altitude vegetation, reaching up to 1,050 meters above sea level. Stops include a natural viewpoint overlooking El Calafate and Lake Argentino, the Laberinto de Piedras (85-million-year-old Cretaceous rock formations), Huyliche Café for a snack, and Piedra de los Sombreros, unusual iron concretions found only in four places in the world. Return to El Calafate with continuous views of Lake Argentino. Overnight stay.

DAY 4 – EL CALAFATE

After breakfast, depart El Calafate and travel 85 km to Perito Moreno Glacier, formed around 30,000 years ago. The glacier front reaches 80 meters in height and stretches 3 kilometers. It is the only glacier in the world that advances over water, separating the South Arm from the Rico Arm of Lake Argentino. The tour allows close views from land through multiple viewpoints to witness this extraordinary spectacle and the occasional ice calving. Return to El Calafate.

Next, enjoy the Nautical Safari—a boat trip on Lake Rico to appreciate icebergs from the Perito Moreno Glacier. The boat reaches the southern end of Canal de los Témpanos at a safe distance from the glacier front, allowing observation of ice detachments. Boarding is at Bajo de las Sombras Bay, about 6 km from the glacier viewpoint. This excursion provides unique photographic and filming opportunities.

Overnight stay.

DAY 5 – EL CALAFATE – USHUAIA

Transfers to the airport. Flight to Ushuaia. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Depending on arrival time, optional city tour. Overnight stay.

DAY 6 – USHUAIA

Breakfast. Today’s visit includes Tierra del Fuego National Park and the End of the World Train.

The train travels 8 km from Ushuaia to the station at Camping Municipal in the Río Pipo Valley. Diesel locomotives with heated carriages and large windows offer a scenic ride through the Fuegian forest. Learn about the area used by former prisoners for forced labor and approach the Cañadón del Toro section of the park. Stops include Macarena Waterfall and the park station, followed by a bus tour through Tierra del Fuego National Park (63,000 hectares), observing lenga and guindo trees, calafates, notros, orchids, violets, and senecios. Enjoy panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, wetlands, Lapataia River, and Laguna Verde. Optional walks: Laguna Negra Trail or Castores Trail.

End at Lapataia (end of National Route 3, 3,242 km from Buenos Aires), visiting ancient shell middens. Stop at Lago Roca before returning to Ushuaia.

Next, embark on a catamaran along the Beagle Channel, passing Ushuaia Bay, northern coast, archipelago, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Visit Isla de Los Lobos and Isla de Los Pájaros to see sea lions and nesting seabirds (cormorants, albatrosses, petrels, oystercatchers). Return to Ushuaia. Overnight stay.

DAY 7 – USHUAIA

Breakfast. Full-day excursion to Lago Escondido and Lago Fagnano.

Travel east from Ushuaia, passing the Old Prison, industrial sector, and forest areas. Stop at Velo de Novia Waterfall and admire Sierra Alvear and Valle Carabajal (later Valle de los Huskies, Tierra Mayor, and Las Cotorras). Ascend to Paso Garibaldi (430 m above sea level) with views of Lakes Escondido and Fagnano. Visit Hostería Petrel, continue along National Route 3, and explore Tierra del Fuego forests and lakes. Observe seabirds such as albatrosses and petrels over Lago Fagnano. Return to Ushuaia. Overnight stay.

DAY 8 – USHUAIA – IGUAZÚ

Breakfast. Transfers to the airport. Flight to Iguazú. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.

DAY 9 – IGUAZÚ

Breakfast. Drive 18 km along National Route 12 to the Argentine side of Iguazú National Park, created to protect the waterfalls’ landscape, comprising 275 waterfalls surrounded by subtropical rainforest. Visit the Visitor Center and take the Eco Train (gas-powered, low environmental impact) to Garganta Station. Walk 1,200 meters on boardwalks among islands and lush vegetation to the Devil’s Throat Balcony (150 m long, 80 m high). Explore the Upper and Lower Tours, including Dos Hermanas, Chico, Bosetti, and San Martín Falls. Return to the hotel.

Iguazú National Park offers services and facilities for people with disabilities.

DAY 10 – IGUAZÚ

Breakfast. Morning excursion to the Brazilian side of the waterfalls. Walk along the traditional 1,200-meter-long walkway for panoramic views of the 275 falls, including Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamín Constant, and Salto Unión/Devil’s Throat. Access the panoramic elevator and return to the bus to reach the entrance.

Transfer to the local airport for flight to Buenos Aires (after 5:00 PM). Transfers to hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 11 – DEPARTURE FROM BUENOS AIRES

Breakfast. Transfers to the airport.

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DAILY

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

The starting point and the order of the cities may also be changed 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/cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

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