15 Days · Buenos Aires · Peninsula Valdes · Ushuaia · El Calafate · Bariloche
Your Trip Overview
Trip start date: you can choose any starting date you want for your trip, because all our trips have private departures. That is, you won't be traveling as part of a group.
Trip duration & lodging:
15 days / 14 nights.
Lodging for 14 nights Included.
12 first‑class tours with the best tour guides (3 of them are private tours). All necessary entrance fees to national parks included.
12 airport transfers included (all private, except Peninsula Valdes)
14 breakfasts + 4 lunches + 1 dinner included.
Worry‑free planning & first‑class service
Hear from our guests and contact them5 destinations included:
- 2 nights in Buenos Aires (City of Tango)
- 3 nights in Peninsula Valdes (Whales, Penguins & Elephant Seals)
- 3 nights in Ushuaia (Adventure at the Ends of the Earth)
- 3 nights in El Calafate (Land of Towering Blue Glaciers)
- 3 nights in Bariloche (Patagonia's Most Beautiful Lakes & Views)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Buenos Aires
Staying for 1 night, with 1 tour included
Day 1: You arrive in Buenos Aires
Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Welcome at the airport and transfer with private vehicle and guide to your hotel.
Images of Buenos Aires: European Heritage and Latin American Passion (private tour)
The birthplace of Tango and Argentina’s vibrant capital, Buenos Aires is as captivating as the dance itself, an irresistible mix of elegance, passion, and culture. Commonly referred to as the “Paris of Latin America”, Buenos Aires is the best place in the world to enjoy a first-class tango show and to savor some of the tastiest steaks, accompanied by the celebrated Argentine Malbec wine.
Our expert “porteño” (as locals are called) guide will take you on a cultural journey, where you’ll visit the most iconic neighborhoods and learn about the highlights of the city; taking in its architecture, culture, history, and more! This tour is also a great opportunity to learn from your expert tour guide, the necessary information and useful tips to make the most of your free time in the city.
This is a private 4-hour tour. The usual three stops we make on this tour and walk are downtown (Plaza de Mayo), La Boca, and the Recoleta neighborhood (to visit the cemetery).
Day 2: Last day in Buenos Aires
Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport.
Peninsula Valdes
Staying for 3 nights, with 4 tours included
Day 2: You arrive in Peninsula Valdes
Flight arrival and transfer in group vehicle to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time.Day 3: Peninsula Valdes
Peninsula Valdes’ Unique Marine Fauna Heaven
Peninsula Valdes is one of the largest marine wildlife reserves in the entire world, and a prime spot for viewing a diverse collection of wildlife. It was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its global significance as a marine wildlife refuge for several threatened species.
The scenic Peninsula Valdes, where arid landscapes contrast with the blue crystalline sea, is home to an important breeding population of the endangered southern Right Whale (whale season takes place from June to early December), southern sea lions, orcas (also known as “killer whales”), Magellanic penguins (penguin season is from mid-September to early April), as well as the largest continental colony of southern elephant seals in the entire world. National Geographic listed the Peninsula Valdes as one of the 10 best places in the world for whale-watching.
The inner part of the peninsula boasts rheas, guanacos (American Llama), hairy armadillos, ostriches and maras (very similar to hares). A high diversity and range of birds live in the peninsula as well; at least 181 species.
This is a full-day group tour.
An up-close encounter with the giant Southern Right Whale
Learn why National Geographic lists Peninsula Valdes as one of the 10 best places in the world for whale-watching. We’ll embark on a whale-watching adventure to get up-close and personal with one of the largest mammals on Earth: the Southern Right Whale!
One of the world’s rarest species of whale, the Southern Right Whale got its name because of the nature of its personality: easy to approach, friendly, and yielding large volumes of oil; making it therefore the “right” whale to hunt!
These whales are one of the more interactive whale species as they are usually on the water’s surface, which makes for a great viewing experience. They are very safe to approach and are often curious about boats passing by. They are playful and can be seen exhibiting unique behavior such as “sailing”, where they use their elevated tails to catch the wind; “lobtailing”, slapping it on the water; “headstanding,” where they rise in a vertical position with their head high above the air; and the most exciting, “breaching” where the whale jumps out of the water spinning, and landing with a huge splash!
We will spend approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes navigating before returning to the port.
This is a group tour done on the same day as the Peninsula Valdes tour.
Day 4: Peninsula Valdes
An Up-Close & Personal Experience Walking among the Cute Magellanic Penguins
Get ready for a delightful encounter with some of the cutest and most charismatic creatures on the planet: the Magellanic penguins! Punta Tombo Reserve is home to the world’s largest colony of Magellanic penguins, giving you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with over a hundred thousand of these adorable creatures, which are only found on the Falkland Islands and the coasts of Argentina and Chile.
This is a long half-day group tour (the visit to the Punta Tombo Magellanic Penguins reserve lasts 2 hours), but it’s usually combined with at least 1 other tour option in the area making it a full-day tour.
Navigating to Discover the Dazzling Acrobatics of the Panda Dolphin
Prepare to embark on a navigation adventure in the Patagonian Sea, to discover the beautiful black-and-white Panda Dolphins. Known for their playful behavior and electrifying speed, this super cute dolphin is very rare to see, as it is found in two spots on Earth: Patagonia, and near a very remote island in the Indian Ocean.
The Panda Dolphin is very active, and is frequently seen swimming rapidly on the surface and leaping from the water, while surfing the waves created by the fast-moving boats. As they love swimming close to the surface, it’s easy to see them very clearly. They love to surf on breaking waves when very close to the shore, and can perform a variety of acrobatics, including spins and twists.
This is a group tour done on the same day you do your Punta Tombo’s Magellanic Penguins tour.
Day 5: Last day in Peninsula Valdes
Transfer in group vehicle to the airport.
Ushuaia
Staying for 3 nights, with 2 tours included
Day 5: You arrive in Ushuaia
Flight arrival in Ushuaia. Welcome at the airport and private transfer to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time.Day 6: Ushuaia
Choose 1 among the following 7 tour options:
Option 1: The Beagle Channel Odyssey of Discovery: The Gable Expedition
Get ready to experience a one-of-a-kind canoeing and trekking adventure at the Ends of the Earth!
We’ll set off to explore the mighty Beagle Channel: the same waters navigated by the first founders of Ushuaia and by adventurous explorers the likes of naturalist Charles Darwin. As we follow this route in our canoes, we’ll feel both a sense of freedom and isolation from civilization, taking us back to a time when the Yamana tribe inhabited this distant corner of the planet.
We’ll also make a brief stop at Martillo Island where, from our boat, we’ll have the opportunity to observe a colony of Magellanic penguins.
Our final destination will take us off-the-beaten-path and onto the remote, uninhabited Gable Island; the largest island in the Beagle Channel.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.
Option 2: A Trekking and Canoeing Adventure at the Ends of the Earth
Prepare for a journey to the Ends of the Earth, as we embark on an unforgettable tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park, located in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world! With 63,000 hectares of land this National Park is larger than the city of Chicago! You’ll encounter some of the most pristine and beautiful scenery nature has to offer, while experiencing the uniquely remote feeling of truly being at the ends of the Earth.
Our expert guide will help you discover the hidden wonders of the Tierra del Fuego National Park, including its enchanting lakes, forests, lush vegetation, and wildlife as you surround yourself in the peaceful serenity of nature.
We’ll trek the coastal path (one of the most beautiful areas in the entire National Park) and then embark on a canoeing expedition downriver and across clear water streams while experiencing the calming breeze and breathtaking landscapes. Our canoeing journey concludes when we get to Lapataia Bay, where Argentina’s National Route #3 ends. This road is the last (and southernmost) stretch of the Pan-American Highway, which runs all the way to Alaska.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.
Option 3: Along the Shore, across the Forest and into the Mud: a 4x4 Off-Road Adventure at the Ends of the Earth!
Prepare for a thrilling and scenic 4x4 off-road experience, where natural beauty and our guide’s amazing driving skills will nourish your spirit for adventure, while enjoying the best 4x4 tour done at the Ends of the Earth!
On this one-of-a-kind 4x4 tour, we’ll discover the hidden secrets of the Southern Andes, one of the world’s largest mountain ranges. We’ll take in awe-inspiring scenic views of "Lago Escondido" (Hidden Lake), and then literally immerse our vehicle into the shores Fagnano Lake. As our expert guide drives through the splashing waters on the lake’s shore, we’ll marvel at the views and experience an absolutely memorable adventure. This off-road experience through deep forests and across rivers, while defying muddy tracks along the shore of the lake, will end with one of the most savory and customary meals in Argentine cuisine: an Argentine asado (meat barbeque), which we’ll accompany with Patagonian wines.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.
Option 4: Trekking to the majestic Turquoise Lagoon & Carbajal Mount Summit
Get ready for a hiking adventure that takes you through the beauty of century-old beech forests, across imposing rock formations, and next to turquoise waters; before conquering the summit of Carbajal Mount, where you’ll take in the imposing view of the snow-capped Andes Mountains and the magnificence of the surrounding Ushuaia landscapes!
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch box with water.
Option 5: A Trekking Adventure to the Vinciguerra Glacier
Prepare to experience trekking at the ends of the Earth, ascending nearly 2,000 feet (600 meters) through the forest, and trekking beyond treetops, to be greeted by beautiful panoramic views of the nearby snow-capped mountains, and pristine glacial lakes!
Fill your camera with these awe-inspiring views and create long-lasting memories of this incredible trekking experience!
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch box with bottled water.
Option 6: Conquering the Summit of Cerro Pelado
Get ready for a trekking adventure that will take you 2,624 feet (800 meters) above Ushuaia for some awe-inspiring, 360-degree views of this ancient ecosystem of snow-capped mountains, valleys, and pristine glacial lakes as you take on the challenge of ascending Cerro Pelado!
The Cerro Pelado is a more "off-the-beaten-path" trail than other hiking options in the area. It’s a bit more rugged and difficult, but also less frequented, which allows for a more exclusive hiking experience. And because it’s quite separate from the mountain range, Cerro Pelado offers unbeatable panoramic views of the city of Ushuaia, the Beagle Channel and the surrounding landscapes.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch box with water.
Option 7: Hiking to the Emerald Lagoon & Learning about the Unique Patagonian Beavers
Get ready to learn about and witness an amazing story about the Patagonian beavers and how human intervention can unwittingly create natural disaster!
You’ll also enjoy a beautiful hike through the Patagonian forest and Tierra Mayor valley to reach the Emerald Lagoon, which radiates shades of emerald green as the sun dips into it.
This is a long half-day group tour and includes a lunch-box with bottled water.
Day 7: Ushuaia
Choose 1 among the following 7 tour options:
Option 1: The Beagle Channel Odyssey of Discovery: The Gable Expedition
Get ready to experience a one-of-a-kind canoeing and trekking adventure at the Ends of the Earth!
We’ll set off to explore the mighty Beagle Channel: the same waters navigated by the first founders of Ushuaia and by adventurous explorers the likes of naturalist Charles Darwin. As we follow this route in our canoes, we’ll feel both a sense of freedom and isolation from civilization, taking us back to a time when the Yamana tribe inhabited this distant corner of the planet.
We’ll also make a brief stop at Martillo Island where, from our boat, we’ll have the opportunity to observe a colony of Magellanic penguins.
Our final destination will take us off-the-beaten-path and onto the remote, uninhabited Gable Island; the largest island in the Beagle Channel.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.
Option 2: A Trekking and Canoeing Adventure at the Ends of the Earth
Prepare for a journey to the Ends of the Earth, as we embark on an unforgettable tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park, located in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world! With 63,000 hectares of land this National Park is larger than the city of Chicago! You’ll encounter some of the most pristine and beautiful scenery nature has to offer, while experiencing the uniquely remote feeling of truly being at the ends of the Earth.
Our expert guide will help you discover the hidden wonders of the Tierra del Fuego National Park, including its enchanting lakes, forests, lush vegetation, and wildlife as you surround yourself in the peaceful serenity of nature.
We’ll trek the coastal path (one of the most beautiful areas in the entire National Park) and then embark on a canoeing expedition downriver and across clear water streams while experiencing the calming breeze and breathtaking landscapes. Our canoeing journey concludes when we get to Lapataia Bay, where Argentina’s National Route #3 ends. This road is the last (and southernmost) stretch of the Pan-American Highway, which runs all the way to Alaska.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.
Option 3: Along the Shore, across the Forest and into the Mud: a 4x4 Off-Road Adventure at the Ends of the Earth!
Prepare for a thrilling and scenic 4x4 off-road experience, where natural beauty and our guide’s amazing driving skills will nourish your spirit for adventure, while enjoying the best 4x4 tour done at the Ends of the Earth!
On this one-of-a-kind 4x4 tour, we’ll discover the hidden secrets of the Southern Andes, one of the world’s largest mountain ranges. We’ll take in awe-inspiring scenic views of "Lago Escondido" (Hidden Lake), and then literally immerse our vehicle into the shores Fagnano Lake. As our expert guide drives through the splashing waters on the lake’s shore, we’ll marvel at the views and experience an absolutely memorable adventure. This off-road experience through deep forests and across rivers, while defying muddy tracks along the shore of the lake, will end with one of the most savory and customary meals in Argentine cuisine: an Argentine asado (meat barbeque), which we’ll accompany with Patagonian wines.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.
Option 4: Trekking to the majestic Turquoise Lagoon & Carbajal Mount Summit
Get ready for a hiking adventure that takes you through the beauty of century-old beech forests, across imposing rock formations, and next to turquoise waters; before conquering the summit of Carbajal Mount, where you’ll take in the imposing view of the snow-capped Andes Mountains and the magnificence of the surrounding Ushuaia landscapes!
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch box with water.
Option 5: A Trekking Adventure to the Vinciguerra Glacier
Prepare to experience trekking at the ends of the Earth, ascending nearly 2,000 feet (600 meters) through the forest, and trekking beyond treetops, to be greeted by beautiful panoramic views of the nearby snow-capped mountains, and pristine glacial lakes!
Fill your camera with these awe-inspiring views and create long-lasting memories of this incredible trekking experience!
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch box with bottled water.
Option 6: Conquering the Summit of Cerro Pelado
Get ready for a trekking adventure that will take you 2,624 feet (800 meters) above Ushuaia for some awe-inspiring, 360-degree views of this ancient ecosystem of snow-capped mountains, valleys, and pristine glacial lakes as you take on the challenge of ascending Cerro Pelado!
The Cerro Pelado is a more "off-the-beaten-path" trail than other hiking options in the area. It’s a bit more rugged and difficult, but also less frequented, which allows for a more exclusive hiking experience. And because it’s quite separate from the mountain range, Cerro Pelado offers unbeatable panoramic views of the city of Ushuaia, the Beagle Channel and the surrounding landscapes.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch box with water.
Option 7: Hiking to the Emerald Lagoon & Learning about the Unique Patagonian Beavers
Get ready to learn about and witness an amazing story about the Patagonian beavers and how human intervention can unwittingly create natural disaster!
You’ll also enjoy a beautiful hike through the Patagonian forest and Tierra Mayor valley to reach the Emerald Lagoon, which radiates shades of emerald green as the sun dips into it.
This is a long half-day group tour and includes a lunch-box with bottled water.
Day 8: Last day in Ushuaia
Transfer in private vehicle to Ushuaia airport.
El Calafate
Staying for 3 nights, with 2 tours included
Day 8: You arrive in El Calafate
Flight arrival in El Calafate. Welcome at the airport and private transfer to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time.Day 9: El Calafate
Conquering the Mighty Perito Moreno Glacier!
Discover your inner adventurer as you explore and conquer one of the world’s most awe-inspiring and unique glaciers: The Perito Moreno. This splendid ice giant showcases its mighty glory in the Patagonian Glaciers National Park, which has been declared Mankind’s Natural Heritage site by UNESCO. The park’s vast size not only gives it the distinction of being the largest ice mantle in the world after Antarctica, but also that of being the third largest fresh water reserve on the planet.
Now, picture yourself strapping on your ice spikes, as you begin trekking along this ice giant on a full-day discovery journey along one of the few glaciers in the world, which is actually growing and advancing.
Your full day of adventure will include a close-up navigation of the Perito Moreno Glacier and a visit to the seven panoramic balconies facing the front of the glacier where you’ll have amazing picture-taking opportunities. After an adventure-packed day, you’ll be able to rest with the satisfaction of having successfully conquered the mighty Perito Moreno!
This is a full-day group tour and has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details).
Day 10: El Calafate
Icy Blue Giants: Navigate the Largest Patagonian Glaciers and take the most Awe-inspiring Glacier Photos (in boat’s VIP section)
Hop aboard as we embark on a journey to admire the second-largest glacier in South America, the Upsala, as well as the Spegazzini Glacier (the tallest in the Glaciers National Park and quite impressive to see), along with several Patagonian ice giants and beautiful iceberg formations that are only accessible by boat.
The glaciers’ scale is imposing, and their colors remarkable, ranging from pure white to deep shades of blue. We’ll settle into our seats inside the exclusive VIP cabin on the upper deck, where we’ll enjoy superior panoramic views along with enhanced comfort and service.
On our way to the Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers, we’ll have excellent photo opportunities as we pass icebergs of incredible and diverse shapes and sizes.
During this tour, we’ll also disembark at Glaciers Bay for about an hour and a half to visit a lakeside retreat. There, you’ll have time to explore the walkways leading to viewpoints with unique perspectives of the Spegazzini Glacier and enjoy a lunch of traditional local cuisine, accompanied by non-alcoholic beverages and wine.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with water, soft drinks, wine and beer.
Day 11: Last day in El Calafate
Transfer in private vehicle to El Calafate airport.
Bariloche
Staying for 3 nights, with 2 tours included
Day 11: You arrive in Bariloche
Flight arrival in Bariloche. Welcome at the airport and private transfer to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time.Day 12: Bariloche
A Panoramic Hiking Experience to Awe-Inspiring Vistas (private tour)
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind panoramic hiking experience, where you’ll be enchanted by some of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Patagonia, including one of the ten most beautiful views in the world, as rated by National Geographic!
Our expert guide will help you hone your hiking skills, as you set out to explore the surrounding areas of Mount Llao Llao. You’ll also take a chairlift ride up Campanario Hill, where you’ll enjoy awe-inspiring panoramic views of deep-blue lakes and snow-capped mountains. Get your camera ready as this will surely be one of the best opportunities to take some of the most wonderful and sublime landscape photos out there!
This is a half-day private tour.
Day 13: Bariloche
Navigating the Nahuel Huapi Lake & Exploring and Hiking at Victoria Island and the Myrtle Forest (with private guide and port transfers)
Prepare to navigate the beautiful blue waters of the Nahuel Huapi Lake, the largest in Argentina’s Lake District, set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Andes mountain range. We’ll enjoy our exclusive seating in the boat’s upper deck cabin. From here we’ll experience superior panoramic views and a much more exclusive setting, since there are only 50 seats in this cabin (compared to the over-200-people capacity of the regular cabin).
Known for its cold glacial waters and for being the habitat of kelp gulls and blue-eyed cormorants (which are typically only found near oceans), the Nahuel Huapi Lake provides plenty of natural beauty and beckons with the serenity of its waters.
We’ll visit the largest island on the Nahuel Huapi Lake: Victoria Island, home to a wide array of flora and fauna; also offering plenty of history, including ancient cave paintings. Another highlight of this navigation includes a visit to a unique forest of myrtle trees at Arrayanes National Park. These intriguing, cinnamon-hued trees are known for their attractive, smooth and tan bark, peppered with white spots; and giving the forest a captivating mystique. It’s widely rumored that Walt Disney drew inspiration from this myrtle forest to create his animated classic ’Bambi’ but there’s actually no evidence to back up this claim.
This is a full-day tour. You’ll have your own private guide to help you make the most out of your tour experience. Transfers to and from the port will be done on private basis.
Day 14: Last day in Bariloche
Transfer in private vehicle to Bariloche Airport.
Buenos Aires
Staying for 1 night, with 1 tour included
Day 14: You arrive in Buenos Aires
Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in private vehicle.
Passion and Beauty: an Authentic World-class Tango Experience
You are cordially invited to an evening of live music filled with passion, sensuality and dancing, at one of the best Tango venues in Buenos Aires: La Ventana. Located at the heart of the historic San Telmo neighborhood, you’ll enjoy a world-class Tango show in a restored tenement building (or, ‘conventillo’). This enchanting show also boasts unique features of Argentine folklore.
As you step through the doors, you’ll feel as though you have traveled back in time, with the interior of the building preserved in its original style. The show at La Ventana is a journey through the history of Tango, in which you’ll experience different and authentic styles of this mesmerizing dance, each with its own particular set of music, dancing style, and costumes.
Tango is a universe onto itself as it creates a multi-layered marriage of music, dance, singing and poetry.
This tour includes group transfers and dinner with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.
Day 15: Buenos Aires
Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle.
We look forward to welcoming you again in Argentina!
Lodging for 14 nights Included
comfort category lodging
- Buenos Aires: 2 nights474 Buenos Aires Hotel
474 Buenos Aires Hotel - standard category room: 2 nights
Standard category room - Puerto Madryn: 3 nightsTerritorio Hotel
Territorio Hotel - superior category room with sea view: 3 nights
Superior category room with sea view - Ushuaia: 3 nightsLos Acebos Hotel
Los Acebos Hotel - standard room with beagle channel view: 3 nights
Standard room with beagle channel view - El Calafate: 3 nightsMirador del Lago Hotel
Mirador del Lago Hotel - superior category room: 3 nights
Superior category room - Bariloche: 3 nightsHuinid Bustillo Hotel
Huinid Bustillo Hotel - senior category room with lake view: 3 nights
Senior category room with lake view
deluxe category lodging**
- Buenos Aires: 2 nightsHilton Buenos Aires
Hilton Buenos Aires - deluxe category room: 2 nights
Deluxe category room - Puerto Madryn**: 3 nightsTerritorio Hotel
Territorio Hotel - junior suite with sea view: 3 nights
Junior suite with sea view - Ushuaia: 3 nightsLos Cauquenes Resort & Spa
Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa - premium category room with beagle channel view: 3 nights
Premium category room with beagle channel view - El Calafate**: 3 nightsMirador del Lago Hotel
Mirador del Lago Hotel - superior category room with partial lake view: 3 nights
Superior category room with partial lake view - Bariloche: 3 nightsAlma del Lago Suites & Spa
Alma del Lago Suites & Spa - superior category room with lake view: 3 nights
Superior category room with lake view
unique & exclusive category lodging*
- Buenos Aires: 2 nightsAlvear Palace Hotel
Alvear Palace Hotel - junior suite: 2 nights
Junior suite - Bariloche: 3 nightsLlao Llao Hotel
Llao Llao Hotel - moreno lake deluxe studio with lake view: 3 nights
Moreno lake deluxe studio with lake view
** Deluxe Category note: In El Calafate and Puerto Madryn (Peninsula Valdes Region), hotels meeting our Deluxe standards aren't available. For these destinations, our Deluxe pricing includes "Comfort Plus" lodging — typically an upgraded room category in our best Comfort hotels.
Puerto Madryn Location: This coastal city serves as the main lodging base for Peninsula Valdes and is conveniently located midway between Peninsula Valdes and Punta Tombo.
* For this itinerary the Unique & Exclusive accommodation is only available in Buenos Aires and Bariloche. For Peninsula Valdes, El Calafate and Ushuaia the hotels included are the ones mentioned in the deluxe category.
Domestic Flights Duration & Route
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All domestic flights included in your itinerary are operated on modern commercial jet aircraft (not propeller planes).
| Flight Route | Total Flight Duration |
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| Buenos Aires to Trelew | 2 hours |
| Trelew to Ushuaia | 2 hours and 10 minutes |
| Ushuaia to El Calafate | 1 hour and 20 minutes |
| El Calafate to Bariloche | 1 hour and 45 minutes |
| Bariloche to Buenos Aires | 2 hours |
For a worry‑free travel experience, we strongly advise letting us take care of your domestic flights. It’s common for local airlines to make several flight changes before (and sometimes during) a trip. Taking care of domestic flights will allow us to closely monitor any flight changes, adapting your trip itinerary as needed.
Our flight issuing service includes: flights booking, daily tracking of flight status and changes, reconfirmation with the airline of each flight before each departure, booking of your flight seats, web check-in (not available for all flights) and assistance with your flights arrangements if there is any flight delay, change or cancellation before or during your trip.
Argentina is a very large country, the 8th largest in the world, in fact! As such, traveling by land is too time-consuming. For example, a bus ride from Buenos Aires to Iguazu takes about 18 hours (as opposed to 1 hour and 50 minutes by plane), and the bus ride from Buenos Aires to El Calafate takes about 40 hours (as opposed to 3 hours and 15 minutes by plane).
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- A worry-free experience — our 24/7 assistance team, plus local representatives in every destination, taking care of you and every detail during your entire trip
- Full concierge service before and during your trip: restaurant suggestions and bookings, local tips, and any special arrangement you need — no request is too big or too small
- Close monitoring of all your flights — online check-in handled for you, and immediate rebooking if an airline changes or cancels anything
- Your personalized Travel Booklet, full of useful tips and information to help you make the most out of your trip experience, delivered as a printed copy by FedEx and a digital version
What’s not included in the price?
International airfare to and from Argentina.
Domestic flights for this trip are quoted separately from ground services.
Tips to hotel staff, tour guides, etc.
In Buenos Aires there is a city tax which depending on the hotel category and time of the year it's from USD 1 to USD 1.5 per person and per night that can only be paid directly at your Buenos Aires hotel.
These amounts may vary subject to the municipal policy.
Anything not expressly mentioned in this itinerary proposal.
How does the booking process work — and how do I pay?
The trip booking process generally takes from 2 to 4 business days. Once all services are booked, we will send you an invoice with the trip booking confirmation and payment instructions. If your trip start date is in fewer than 60 days, we’ll request a full trip payment. If not, we’ll request a first payment of about 40% of the total trip cost, with final payment due 60 days before your trip start date.
We accept all major credit cards. You can also pay with bank wire transfers or check deposits. Our prices are final, you won't have to pay anything extra no matter what payment method you use.
Can I change my itinerary after booking?
Before booking, everything is adjustable — dates, hotels, tours, destinations. That’s the point of a personalized itinerary: we’ll go back and forth with you until it’s exactly the trip you want.
After booking, we always book flexible domestic airfares: flights can be changed to future dates with no change penalty as long as the same airfare is available for the new dates (if not, you only pay the airfare difference). For hotels and tours we’ll always do our best to accommodate changes, subject to availability and the conditions of the service suppliers.
What is your cancellation policy?
We strongly advise our guests to purchase cancellation insurance. In the event that you must cancel your trip due to illness, family crisis or other emergency, the insurance company can reimburse you for non-refundable trip costs.
As we book flexible airfares, the flights can be changed for future dates with no penalty as long as the same airfare is available for the new dates (if not we can change them with no change penalty but paying for the airfare difference). If domestic flights are cancelled, they have a 50% to 70% penalty depending on the airfare booked.
For all ground service payments (including hotels, tours and transfers) which have already been made, at the time we receive written notice that you must cancel your trip, the following fees will be charged:
- » When only the first payment has been made: up to 50% cancellation fee over the ground services first payment will apply.
- » After your total payment has been made and you cancel 45 days or more prior to your trip starting date: up to 50% cancellation fee over the total payment will apply.
- » After your total payment has been made and you cancel 36 to 45 days before the start date of the trip: up to 65% cancellation fee over total payment is applicable.
- » After your total payment has been made and you cancel 20 to 35 days before the start date of the trip: up to 80 % cancellation fee over total payment is applicable.
- » After your total payment has been made and you cancel 19 days before the trip starting date, or later: there will be no right to refunds.
We’ll always try our best to get as much of a refund as possible, depending on the trip cancellation date, and the conditions of the service suppliers.
Refunds will only be issued to you once we have received the funds back from the suppliers.
Should I buy travel insurance?
We strongly recommend travel insurance covering trip cancellations (reimbursement of non-refundable costs if you must cancel due to illness, family emergencies or other unforeseen events) and flight disruptions (extra expenses if flights are canceled or rescheduled due to weather, strikes or other uncontrollable circumstances).
Important: health insurance is mandatory for traveling to Argentina. Your plan must include coverage for medical expenses due to accident or illness, as well as emergency evacuation and repatriation. Health insurance is usually bundled with cancellation insurance.
We do not endorse any specific provider, but we have seen US guests choose companies like Travel Guard or Travel Insured.
Why Exploration Journeys
Why should I choose you for my Argentina trip?
In 20 years of organizing Argentina trips, our guests have consistently rewarded us with a 5.0 rating across Google, Facebook and Yelp. And more than 750 past guests — who published their testimonials on our website with their full names, itineraries and trip photos — have volunteered to speak directly with future travelers, so you can ask them anything you’d like before deciding. We believe there’s no better way to earn trust than letting our past guests speak for us.
Don’t take our word for it — read our guests’ testimonials and contact any of them directly.
What makes Exploration Journeys different from large multi-country travel agencies?
Most big international operators selling Argentina rely on third-party companies to actually run your trip on the ground. We don’t. We design and operate every trip directly — the team planning your itinerary is the same team taking care of you and every detail while you travel. This allows a level of personalized care that companies that outsource simply cannot achieve. And we have specialized in just Argentina for 20 years, while most operators sell dozens of destinations, without the deep Argentina expertise we’ve built.
What if something goes wrong during the trip — a cancelled flight, someone gets sick?
Our team monitors your trip 24/7 and is ready to help with anything you need. We closely monitor all your flights — and if an airline changes or cancels anything, we immediately secure the best available alternative and rearrange any ground services as needed. In many cases, we’ve solved it before you even know about it.
We meticulously select, train, and monitor all our service providers — our top priority is that your trip runs smoothly and you take home the best memories.
The same goes for anything personal during your trip — a doctor, a pharmacy, a translation, or help with anything needed or unexpected: our team is one call away at any hour, and we stay on it until it’s solved. Our goal is that every guest feels cared for like family.
Other Questions
Are there fixed departure dates? Do I travel with a group?
You can choose any start date you wish for your trip, because all of our trips have private departures. That is, you won’t be traveling as part of a group.
How do you select your tour guides? Do they all speak English fluently?
We don’t just plan your days — we choose who you spend them with. Every guide is hand-picked, and most have worked with our guests for over 10 years, so they know exactly what we expect in terms of experience and care. And yes: all our guides speak fluent English.
After 20 years of operating trips, we keep working only with the guides our guests consistently rate as exceptional — 95% of our guests complete a detailed satisfaction survey after their trip.
Do we need a visa or vaccines for Argentina?
US citizens do not need a visa for tourist visits to Argentina, and your passport only needs to be valid during your stay — Argentine immigration requires no minimum validity period. No vaccinations are required to enter Argentina, though health insurance is mandatory (see the insurance question above).
How does money work in Argentina — cash, credit cards, tipping?
Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants and shops in all the destinations you’ll visit (Visa is the most common, followed by Mastercard), though a few popular restaurants only take cash. US dollars are also widely accepted — bring newer-design bills in excellent condition, plus small bills for tipping — and some Argentine pesos are practical for taxis, markets and small purchases.
Tipping is customary and not included in the trip price: up to 10% at restaurants for good service (less than the 15–20% typical in the US), and no tip expected in taxis. Your Travel Booklet includes our complete, current guidance on money, exchange rates and tipping for every situation — guides, drivers, transfers and hotels.
How fit do we need to be? Can you accommodate mobility or dietary needs?
Your itinerary is designed around you — including its pace. All tours have detailed information on their difficulty, and almost every experience can be adapted. If anyone in your group has mobility limitations, tell us and we’ll plan accordingly; our guides are exceptional at making sure nobody misses a thing.
Dietary restrictions are no problem either — vegetarian and other dietary needs are handled at restaurants and on tours; just let us know in advance.
Your Travel Booklet — a Preview
Every trip we organize includes a personalized Travel Booklet — a printed copy delivered to your home by FedEx, plus a digital version for your phone. It’s written for your exact trip: your dates, your hotels, your tours. A taste of what’s inside yours:
- Your Day-by-Day, Organized: your complete itinerary with pickup times for every tour and transfer.
- Always Just a Call Away: our 24/7 assistance contacts, plus local representatives in every destination you’ll visit.
- All About Flights: airline info, flight details, luggage allowances, and mileage programs for a seamless, worry-free trip.
- Manage Money Like a Pro: make the most of your money — secure the best rates, when to use credit cards or cash, avoiding fees and much more.
- Tipping Made Easy: clear tipping guidelines for tour guides, drivers, restaurants, and more.
- Savor Local Cuisine: the best local restaurants with our curated list, including menus, addresses, phone numbers, and payment options.
- Master the Parrilla: your insider’s guide to Argentine grills — navigate the menu and order the perfect steak like a pro.
- A Taste of Local Culture: how to make “mate”, Argentina’s beloved traditional drink — and our easy empanada recipe to bring Argentina’s flavors home.
- Packing Made Simple: packing tips tailored to each destination and specific suggestions for your tours.