Your Argentina Itinerary in Photos & Video
Your Trip Overview
Trip start date:
December 10, 2026 (Thursday)
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.
Trip duration & lodging:
10 days / 9 nights (your trip ends on December 19).
Lodging for 9 nights Included.
10 first‑class tours with the best tour guides (5 of them are private tours). All necessary entrance fees to national parks included.
6 airport transfers included (all private, except Peninsula Valdes)
9 breakfasts + 1 lunch included.
Worry‑free planning & first‑class service
Hear from our guests and contact them3 destinations included:
- 3 nights in Peninsula Valdes (Whales, Penguins & Elephant Seals)
- 3 nights in El Calafate (Land of Towering Blue Glaciers)
- 3 nights in Iguazu Falls (275 Waterfalls & One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature)
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Peninsula Valdes
Staying for 3 nights, with 4 tours included
Day 1: December 10th (Thursday) - 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.- Departure: Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) - 2:10 PM
- Arrival: Trelew (Peninsula Valdes Region) - 4:15 PM
Day 2: December 11th (Friday) - Peninsula Valdes
Peninsula Valdes’ Unique Marine Fauna Heaven & A Visit to the world’s second largest colony of Magellanic penguins (San Lorenzo Ranch)
Explore Peninsula Valdes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Patagonian steppe meets brilliant blue sea. Watch for southern right whales (June to early December), sea lions, orcas and Magellanic penguins (mid-September to early April), alongside the world’s largest continental colony of southern elephant seals. National Geographic named it one of the world’s ten best whale-watching destinations.
Inland, guanacos, rheas and maras roam the open Patagonian landscape.
At San Lorenzo Ranch, walk among the world’s second-largest colony of Magellanic penguins, an unforgettable addition to this wildlife-rich day.
This is a full-day private tour.
An up-close encounter with the giant Southern Right Whale
Discover why National Geographic ranks Peninsula Valdes among the world’s ten best whale-watching destinations. Set out for a close encounter with the Southern Right Whale, one of Earth’s largest mammals. These curious giants may approach the boat, raise their enormous tails or breach in a spectacular splash—a breathtaking display of power and grace.
This shared cruise lasts approximately 1½ hours and takes place during your Peninsula Valdes tour.
Day 3: December 12th (Saturday) - Peninsula Valdes
An Up Close Encounter with the Cute Magellanic Penguins of Patagonia (private tour)
Walk among the charismatic Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo, home to the world’s largest colony. With more than a hundred thousand of these adorable creatures, this is an extraordinary chance to see their world up close.
This is a full-day private 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. These adorable dolphins are a rare sight, found in only two regions on Earth—and you’ll visit one of them.
Watch as these dolphins leap from the water and surf the boat’s waves, their spins and twists creating a dazzling display of acrobatics.
This shared cruise lasts approximately 1–1½ hours and takes place on the same day as your Punta Tombo penguin tour.
Day 4: December 13th (Sunday) - Last day in Peninsula Valdes
Transfer in group vehicle to the airport.
- Departure: Trelew (Peninsula Valdes Region) - 7:55 AM
- Arrival: El Calafate - 9:40 AM
El Calafate
Staying for 3 nights, with 2 tours included
Day 4: December 13th (Sunday) - 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 5: December 14th (Monday) - 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 and Greenland, 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 across this immense glacier!
A boat ride and the panoramic boardwalks reveal the glacier from the water and from shore, completing an extraordinary day on and around the ice.
This is a full-day group tour and has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details).
Day 6: December 15th (Tuesday) - El Calafate
Icy Blue Giants: Navigate the Largest Patagonian Glaciers and take the most Awe-inspiring Glacier Photos (in boat’s VIP section)
Sail among sculpted blue icebergs toward the colossal Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers, the latter the tallest in Los Glaciares National Park. These ice giants, accessible only by boat, reveal an extraordinary range of shapes and colors, from pure white to deep blue.
Our upper-deck VIP cabin offers panoramic views, added comfort and dedicated assistance. Ashore at Glaciers Bay, walk to glacier viewpoints and enjoy traditional local cuisine in the restaurant’s VIP section.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with water, soft drinks, wine and beer.
Day 7: December 16th (Wednesday) - Last day in El Calafate
Transfer in private vehicle to El Calafate airport.
You will take a flight to Buenos Aires and from there you will take another flight to Iguazu.First Leg:
- Departure: El Calafate – 10:30 AM
- Arrival: Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) – 1:30 PM
Second Leg:
- Departure: Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) – 3:40 PM
- Arrival: Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) – 5:35 PM
Iguazu
Staying for 3 nights, with 4 tours included
Day 7: December 16th (Wednesday) - You arrive in Iguazu
Flight arrival in Iguazu.
Welcome at the airport and private transfer to your hotel. Depending on your flight 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 8: December 17th (Thursday) - Iguazu
Witness the Unique Power & Might of the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine Side (private tour)
Nearly twice as tall as Niagara Falls and almost three times as wide, Iguazu reportedly moved Eleanor Roosevelt to exclaim, “Poor Niagara!†CNN featured it as a natural wonder that should be on everyone’s bucket list.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iguazu was also voted one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature in a worldwide competition with more than 100 million votes.
Its 275 waterfalls can unleash almost 3.5 million gallons (13 million liters) per second—enough to fill five Olympic swimming pools.
And this immense spectacle lies within the Atlantic rainforest, a haven for more than 2,000 plant species, about 400 bird species and 80 kinds of mammals.
This is a full-day private tour.
A Speedboat Adventure Up-Close the Iguazu Falls
Feel Iguazu’s roar from the river as our speedboat races toward the falls and their drenching spray. This exhilarating, close-up encounter reveals a completely different perspective from the boardwalks.
A jungle truck ride and navigation through the Iguazu River canyon lead to close-up views of the San Martin and Three Musketeers falls—and the exhilarating mist of San Martin.
This group adventure lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes and takes place during your Argentine-side falls tour. Age restrictions apply; see the full tour details.
Day 9: December 18th (Friday) - Iguazu
Behold the Breathtaking Panoramic Views of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian Side (private tour)
Picture waterfalls stretching roughly the full length of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. With 80% of the falls located on the Argentine side, it is only from the Brazilian side that one can see almost all of them at once, in full, breathtakingly panoramic views.
The Brazilian footbridge lies across the river from the falls, opening up a sweeping view of their immense scale. It’s a perspective that perfectly complements the close-up experience on the Argentine side.
This is a half-day private tour.
Travelers from the United States are required to obtain a visa to visit Brazil. We'll provide full assistance with the Brazilian visa application process, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience.
Walking Among Exotic Birds in the Iguazu Rainforest (private tour)
You’re about to enter a one-of-a-kind bird sanctuary! Here you’ll find the largest colony of toucans on display in the world, as well as the largest colony of parrots on display in South America, along with 150 different bird species from Brazil and all over the world, many of them endangered.
Walk into rainforest aviaries where colorful parrots and Toco Toucans perch beside you or fly overhead. This internationally recognized rescue and preservation center brings us face to face with the extraordinary birds it protects.
This private visit lasts approximately 1½–2 hours, with a private guide and transfers, on the same day as your Brazilian-side falls tour.
Day 10: December 19th (Saturday) - Iguazu
Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport.
We look forward to welcoming you to Argentina again!- Departure: Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) - 2:35 PM
- Arrival: Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) - 4:35 PM
Lodging for 9 nights Included
comfort category lodging
- Puerto Madryn: 3 nightsTerritorio Hotel
Territorio Hotel - superior category room with sea view: 3 nights
Superior category room with sea view - El Calafate: 3 nightsMirador del Lago Hotel
Mirador del Lago Hotel - superior category room: 3 nights
Superior category room - Iguazu Falls: 3 nightsGrand Crucero Hotel
Grand Crucero Hotel - standard category room: 3 nights
Standard category room
deluxe category lodging**
- Puerto Madryn**: 3 nightsTerritorio Hotel
Territorio Hotel - junior suite with sea view: 3 nights
Junior suite with sea 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 - Iguazu Falls: 3 nightsAmerian Iguazu
Amerian Iguazu - standard category room with river view: 3 nights
Standard category room with river view
unique & exclusive category lodging*
- Iguazu Falls: 3 nightsMelia Iguazu Hotel
Melia Iguazu Hotel - deluxe category room with falls view: 3 nights
Deluxe category room with falls view
** Deluxe Category note: In Puerto Madryn (Peninsula Valdes Region) and El Calafate, 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 Iguazu Falls. For Puerto Madryn and El Calafate the hotels included are the ones mentioned in the deluxe category.
