20 Day Patagonia And Argentina Adventure

Buenos Aires

Tag 1: Welcome to Buenos Aires!

Arrive at Ezeiza Airport and then enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. Rest up and get ready to start your adventure!

Enjoy dinner and a tango show today if you want to do so.

Buenos Aires

Tag 2: Take a Tour of the Argentine Capital

Make the most of your time in Buenos Aires with a guided tour into its history, and culture. Your tour will start with a trip down one of the main streets, the Avenida 9 de Julio. Here you will see the Teatro Colon and the Obelisco, a monument that holds important symbolic value for the city.

Next, stop at the striking Plaza de Mayo, the city’s historical, political and cultural epicenter. You'll also explore San Telmo old town and the stunning Parque Lezama. Then, head to La Boca, a vibrant barrio that is home to the Boca Juniors football stadium and the heart of Argentina: football!  

Visit Caminito, Puerto Madero, and the greenest part of the city: Palermo. See the chic neighborhood of La Recoleta and then end your tour in downtown. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish!

Buenos Aires

Tag 3: Go on an Excursion on the Tigre

You'll be picked up from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus for a drive along the Avenida Costanera, which runs parallel to the Río de la Plata. This route is one of the prime places for incredible views of the river.

Your first stop will be in the city of San Isidro. Here, your guide will take you around the beautiful Catedral de San Isidro. Then you can hop back on the bus and continue on to Tigre, where you'll take a relaxing 40-minute catamaran ride around the delta.

Take in the lifestyle here, it's a bit different! There are boats, rafts, river taxis, and even shops that have been adapted for life on the water. You'll pass houses on stilts and the house-turned-museum of the former president Sarmiento. Afterward, head back to Buenos Aires, where you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Buenos Aires - Bariloche

Tag 4: Travel to Beautiful Bariloche

Today, after breakfast at your hotel, you will take a group transfer to the airport.

Enjoy your flight to gorgeous Bariloche!

Upon arrival you will take a group transfer from the airport to the hotel. This is a day for you to enjoy the scenery!

Bariloche

Tag 5: Embark on the Bariloche Circuito Chico Tour

Start your Bariloche Circuito Chico tour with a pick up from your hotel and then head over to Playa Bonita. Situated just 8 km away from the city, you’ll be able to see the gorgeous Huemul Island from this unique location.

10 km further on, you’ll get to Cerro Campanario, where you’ll hop on a chairlift to reach an altitude of 1050 m. From the summit, you’ll have a great sight: the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes, the El Trébol lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria island and the Oo, López, Goye, Catedral and Bariloche hills.

Later, you'll also see the Llao Llao Hotel and Puerto Pañuelo, the port from which the boats to Victoria Island and Bosque de Arrayanes depart. Finally, cross the narrow Lago Moreno bridge, passing the El Trébol lagoon and Avenida Busllo, from where you can start your return trip back to Bariloche.

Bariloche

Tag 6: Explore Stunning Victoria Island

In the morning, head to Puerto Pañuelo. From here, you can take a boat trip through the clear waters of the Nahuel Huapi lake, surrounded by snowy peaks and lush forests, to Victoria Island. As you walk through pine and birch forests, you’ll learn about the history of the island as well as the stories and legends which haunt it.

An animal reserve, a park ranger school, and a cozy inn all add to the unique atmosphere of the island. After some more sailing, you'll arrive at the Quetrihue peninsula, where you'll find the famous Bosque de Arrayanes.

Known worldwide for its size, density, and growth, the woodland is either covered in little white myrtle flowers or by snow. it truly is an enchanted forest! As the sun begins to set over the Andes, you'll make our way back to the port, ready to start the journey back to your hotel.

Bariloche

Tag 7: Go on the Cerro Cathedral Tour

Your Cerro Cathedral tour begins in Avenida Busllo, situated to the west of the city of Bariloche. After passing Playa Bonita, the road bends to towards Virgen de la Nieves, and then right again to the Villa del Cathedral at the foot of a large hill.

There are plenty of tourist services here (hotels, restaurants, cafés and so on). By the time you arrive at Cerro Cathedral, you’ll be in the biggest mountain activity center in South America which was chosen to be Argentina’s skiing hub over 60 years ago. The main attractions include the Virgen de la Nieves Villa del Cathedral.

Bariloche - El Calafate

Tag 8: Head to Gorgeous El Calafate

You're heading to spectacular El Calfate today.

Enjoy transfers between your hotel to the airport, and upon landing you will be driven to your hotel.

El Calafate

Tag 9: Explore Los Glaciares National Park

Accompanied by a professional guide, you'll head over to Los Glaciares National Park. Traveling along Route 11, you'll see some fantastic views as you drive along the edge of Argenno lake towards Brazo Rico. When you reach the park, head along to the Curva de los Suspiros, where you'll get off the bus to see the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier for the first time.

Further on, you’ll make another stop in Muelle Bajo las Sombras where you’ll have the chance to hop on a boat to get a bit closer to the southern wall of the glacier. 

You’ll then have some free time to watch the ice landslides, and even grab some lunch in one of the nearby restaurants  Bring your spectacular tour to a close in the afternoon and head back to El Calafate. You will be dropped back at your hotel for the evening.

El Calafate - Torres Del Paine National Park

Tag 10: Spend a Day in Torres Del Paine

in the morning you’ll arrive at the Chilean border. Once you’ve completed the immigration procedures, you’ll make a stop in the little town of Cerro Castillo, where you’ll be able to exchange currencies, try a traditional breakfast, and even meet some locals. You’ll head on to Torres del Paine and arrive at Lake Sarmiento.

The next stop will be in Portería Laguna Amarga where you’ll get your Torres del Paine National Park entrance tickets. From here, the bus will move on to Nordenskjold lake. Later, you’ll get to Pudeto, where you can go on a short hike up to the Cascada de Salto Grande and then on to the Mirador de los Cuernos. 

Hop back onto the bus and return to the national park entrance from where you will start the journey back to the Amarga Lagoon area. Arrive in Cerro Castillo and switch back into your original bus before heading back to El Calafate.   

El Calafate - Ushuaia

Tag 11: Take a Plane to Ushuaia

You will be flying to Ushuaia today.

You'll enjoy transfers between your hotel to the airport, and then on arrival at Ushuaia, to your hotel.

Ushuaia

Tag 12: Visit the Tierra Del Fuego National Park

After being picked up at your hotel in Ushuaia, your guide will take you to the Tierra del Fuego National Park. First, you will go to the End of the World Train Station to start your journey.

Go through the Cañon del Toro and cross the Pipo River on Puente Quemado, then stop at La Macarena Waterfall station for panoramic views. After that, the train enters the National Park where you will discover and delve into the landscape of a sub-antarctic forest located on the shores of the Beagle Channel.

You get off the train at Cruce de Ensenada, where you visit the bay. From there you will go to Roca Lake and after a short break in the "Casita del Bosque", you will continue your walk, with a stop at one of the beaver dams. You will end the day by visiting the park in Lapataia, after which you will be taken back to your hotel.

Ushuaia

Tag 13: Encounter Sea Lions Today

Begin your boat ride by departing from the tourist port of Ushuaia and traveling to the center of the Beagle Channel. As you sail away, enjoy the spectacular view of the coast of Ushuaia, and the mountains Olivia and Cinco Hermanos. You'll sail southwest, approaching the Isla de los Lobos, where you can see sea lions in their natural habitat.

Then, continue to the island of the birds, home to Magellanic and Imperial cormorants, and a great place to spot other marine birds. The furthest point of the trip is the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, in the archipelago of the same name. It is also possible to observe part of the Monte Cervantes, a ship that was shipwrecked here in 1930.

Crossing the Beagle Channel you will see Gable Island and Puerto Williams Naval Base. Keep an eye out for Magellanic penguins before returning to port!

Ushuaia

Tag 14: Marvel at the Lakes of Ushuaia

Today, you will be picked up for an excursion to the lakes. The minibus will take Route 3, which is a panoramic point from which you will be able to see the Escondido and Fagnano lakes. Land Rovers vehicles allow you to get to places which are impossible to access otherwise, because of the forest, the clay, and rocks. First, you will go to Fagnano lake.

Later, arrive at the refuge where a delicious asado criollo (typical barbecue) will be served. While the guides prepare the food, you can have a walk around to appreciate the forest and beavers dams.

After lunch, the adventure continues through an internal path leading to the Escondido lake, surrounded by an incomparable landscape!

Ushuaia - Puerto Madryn

Tag 15: Catch Your Flight to Puerto Madryn

You're heading to Puerto Madryn today.

You'll enjoy transfers between your hotel to the airport, and then arrive at your hotel.

Puerto Madryn

Tag 16: Tour Quaint Puerto Madryn

The city sightseeing tour takes you around the mall, the historical district, and ore docks, and includes a cruise, which concludes with a scenic view of Punta Cuevas, near the monument to the Tehuelche people. The Tehuelche people were an indigenous population native to this region.

You'll arrive at Punta Loma after a few kilometers, where you'll see a colony of furry sea lions. Observe the colonies of adults and juveniles from high cliffs and prepare to be amazed by the black cormorants flying around.

Puerto Madryn

Tag 17: Stop by Lovely Puerto Piramides to See the Whales

Today, your first stop will be at the interpretive center Carlos Ameghino Isthmus, where you can get information about the flora, fauna, and geology of Peninsula. Also, you can enjoy the panoramic point where you will see the Golfo Nuevo, San Jose, and the Island of Birds.

This is followed by another stop in the town of Puerto Piramides where, depending on the season, you can take a whale watching tour.

Depending on the season and weather, you'll be visiting the following places: Caleta Valdes, Punta Norte, and Punta Cantor to observe elephant seals, penguins, and sea lions. The killer whale can be seen from Punta Norte.

Puerto Madryn - Buenos Aires

Tag 18: Fly Back to Buenos Aires

It's time to fly back to Buenos Aires — but don't worry, your adventure's not over yet! As always, you'll enjoy transfers to get to the airport and to your Buenos Aires hotel.

You will have a group transfer from your hotel to the airport in Puerto Madryn from where you will fly to Buenos Aires. There, you can enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.

Buenos Aires

Tag 19: Enjoy Gauchos Showcasing Their Skills

It's time for a true highlight: Santa Susana Ranch. Head out of the city towards Los Cardales with your guides, enjoying striking views as you make your way to the Argentine ranch. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with some traditional meat empanadas, Argentinian wine, and soft drinks.

You'll see Santa Susana's old-fashioned museum and beautiful church. Then you can ride in a horse-drawn carriage and explore the fields around the ranch. Santa Susana cooks up a delicious 3-course meal for lunch.

After lunch, begin with the proper entertainment, where the Gauchos will show off some of their unique skills. To begin, you’ll see them racing in a traditional sortija fashion, then expertly herding the animals and finally taking part in a cuadreras race.

Buenos Aires

Tag 20: Farewell, Argentina!

Today is your last day in Argentina.

Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza Airport.

Safe travels home, and visit again soon!