Eight Wonders of Argentina - The Grand Gold Category Odyssey

This Trip's Photo Summary

Hi there! I'm Fred, head of our team of Travel Experts. I would love to personally design a customized itinerary for you.

If you'd like, we can connect via a call or video chat. It's a great opportunity for me to understand your travel style, answer any questions, and create an itinerary that perfectly fits your preferences.

See why travelers love working with me!

I look forward to connecting and helping make your trip unforgettable, worry-free, and first-class!

I look forward to connecting and making your trip unforgettable, worry-free, and first-class!

Your Trip Overview
(everything mentioned below is included in your trip price)

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.

Icons

Trip Duration & lodging included:
25 days / 24 nights.
Lodging for 24 nights Included.

Icons

22 First‑class tours with the best tour guides included
(up to 11 private tours depending on the selected tour options).
All necessary entrance fees to national parks included.

Icons

Includes all airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary below
(all done on private basis, except in Peninsula Valdes).

Icons

24 breakfasts + 3 lunch boxes + up to 6 lunches + 1 dinner included in this trip.

Icons

8 Destinations included:

  • Icons Buenos Aires (City of Tango): 3 nights
  • Icons Peninsula Valdes (Marine Wildlife Sanctuary): 3 nights
  • Icons Ushuaia (Ends of the Earth): 3 nights
  • Icons El Calafate (The Glaciers Region) with El Chalten (Patagonia's Trekking Paradise): 6 nights
  • Icons Bariloche (Patagonia's Natural Beauty): 3 nights
  • Icons Mendoza (Wines, Rock Giants & Adventure): 3 nights
  • Icons Iguazu Falls (Selected by 100 Million Voters as One of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature"): 3 nights

See testimonials and trip photos from guests who visited this itinerary's destinations.

See testimonials from families whom you can contact.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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’l...
see more

DAY 2: BUENOS AIRES

Choose 1 among the following 5 private tour options:

Option 1: Off-the-Beaten-Path: the Unexplored Historic Buenos Aires (private tour)
Beyond the usual highlights of Buenos Aires, lies another part of the city that remains unknown and inaccessible to most tourists. We’ll visit the “forgotten” and unknown neighborhoods of Buenos Aires that are far off the typical tourist circuits while delving into the world of secret societies, traditional bars, amazing stories, and gorgeous buildings.

Details & Photos »

Option 2: The Woman Behind the Myth: Discovering the Real Evita (private tour)
Every nation has its heroes...those who leave an enduring mark even in the present day. For many Argentines, Eva Peron (also known as Evita), was such a hero. In this fascinating political journey through the key scenarios of her life.

Details & Photos »

Option 3: The “Paris of Latin America”: discovering the architectural highlights of Buenos Aires (private tour)
Buenos Aires is home to an eclectic, original, and distinguished collection of architectural pieces ranging from colonial to classic to modern styles that are a testament of the cultural heritage brought by the colonizers and immigrants of Buenos Aires. Our expert tour guide will take us in a fascinating discovery journey of Buenos Aires’s most important architectural highlights.

Details & Photos »

Option 4: Jewish Life & Heritage in Buenos Aires (private tour)
The Jewish community in Buenos Aires is the largest in Latin America and the 7th largest in the world. Today Buenos Aires’ Jewish heritage remains very much preserved. Our Jewish guide will introduce you to some of the unique features of Buenos Aires’ Jewish culture and heritage.

Details & Photos »

Option 5: The Latin America & Argentine Masters: Buenos Aires’s Best Art Collections (private tour)
Our local art expert will guide us to the city’s finest museums for a fascinating and inspiring journey focused on Argentine and Latin American art. We’ll visit the largest public art collection in Latin America,exhibited at the National Museum of Fine Arts, and also the Malba Museum, defined by the New York Times as one of the best art museums on the American continent. We’ll also visit the Fortabat Art Collection or an art gallery.

Details & Photos »

Tour options 1, 3 and 4 have a 4-hour duration, and tour option 2 and 5 have a 3-hour duration. All of them are are done on private basis.

DAY 3: LAST DAY IN BUENOS AIRES

Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport.

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 4: 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...
see more

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...
see more

DAY 5: 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 Pengui...
see more

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 lo...
see more

DAY 6: LAST DAY IN PENINSULA VALDES

Transfer in group vehicle to the airport.

Flight arrival in Ushuaia. Welcome at 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 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 explore the mighty Beagle Channel, the same waters navigated by the first founders of Ushuaia and by adventurous explorers like naturalist Charles Darwin.
Add USD 208 to the quoted trip price per person if you choose tour option 1.

Details & Photos »

Option 2: A Trekking and Canoeing Adventure 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 while you are trekking and canoeing surrounded by the peaceful serenity of nature at the southernmost city in the world.

Details & Photos »

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 off-road experience where natural beauty and amazing driving skills will nourish your spirit of adventure while enjoying the best 4x4 tour done at the Ends of the Earth!

Details & Photos »

Option 4: Trekking to Turquoise Lagoon and the 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 the turquoise waters of Lago Turquesa, before conquering the summit of Carbajal Mount.

Details & Photos »

Option 5: A Trekking Adventure to the Vinciguerra Glacier
Get ready to lace up your hiking boots and challenge your adventurous side as you take on the many unique landscapes of Ushuaia and trek up to one of the largest glaciers at the Ends of the Earth: the Vinciguerra Glacier!

Details & Photos »

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 to the summit of Cerro Pelado for some awe-inspiring, 360 degree views of Ushuaia, the Beagle Channel and the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Details & Photos »

Option 7: Hiking to the Emerald Lagoon & Learning about the Unique Patagonian Beavers
Learn about and witness an amazing story about the Patagonian beavers and hike through the beautiful Patagonian forest and Tierra Mayor valley to reach the beautiful Emerald Lagoon.

Details & Photos »

All tours are done on group basis. The “Hiking to the Emerald Lagoon & Learning about the Unique Patagonian Beavers” (option 6) is a long half-day group tour while the other tour options are full-day tours. Tour options 1, 2 and 3 include lunch with non-alcoholic beverages and wine, and tour options 4, 5, 6 and 7 include a lunch box with bottled water.

DAY 8: 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 explore the mighty Beagle Channel, the same waters navigated by the first founders of Ushuaia and by adventurous explorers like naturalist Charles Darwin.
Add USD 204 to the quoted trip price per person if you choose tour option 1.

Details & Photos »

Option 2: A Trekking and Canoeing Adventure 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 while you are trekking and canoeing surrounded by the peaceful serenity of nature at the southernmost city in the world.

Details & Photos »

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 off-road experience where natural beauty and amazing driving skills will nourish your spirit of adventure while enjoying the best 4x4 tour done at the Ends of the Earth!

Details & Photos »

Option 4: Trekking to Turquoise Lagoon and the 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 the turquoise waters of Lago Turquesa, before conquering the summit of Carbajal Mount.

Details & Photos »

Option 5: A Trekking Adventure to the Vinciguerra Glacier
Get ready to lace up your hiking boots and challenge your adventurous side as you take on the many unique landscapes of Ushuaia and trek up to one of the largest glaciers at the Ends of the Earth: the Vinciguerra Glacier!

Details & Photos »

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 to the summit of Cerro Pelado for some awe-inspiring, 360 degree views of Ushuaia, the Beagle Channel and the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Details & Photos »

Option 7: Hiking to the Emerald Lagoon & Learning about the Unique Patagonian Beavers
Learn about and witness an amazing story about the Patagonian beavers and hike through the beautiful Patagonian forest and Tierra Mayor valley to reach the beautiful Emerald Lagoon.

Details & Photos »

All tours are done on group basis. The “Hiking to the Emerald Lagoon & Learning about the Unique Patagonian Beavers” (option 6) is a long half-day group tour while the other tour options are full-day tours. Tour options 1, 2 and 3 include lunch with non-alcoholic beverages and wine, and tour options 4, 5, 6 and 7 include a lunch box with bottled water.

DAY 9: LAST DAY IN USHUAIA

Transfer in private vehicle to Ushuaia airport.

Flight arrival in El Calafate. Welcome at 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 10: EL CALAFATE & EL CHALTEN REGION

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 s...
see more

DAY 11: EL CALAFATE & EL CHALTEN REGION

Choose 1 among the following 3 tour options:

Option 1: 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 discovery journey to admire the second largest glacier in South America: the Upsala, as well as other Patagonian ice giants only accessible by boat. The glaciers’ grandness is imposing, and their color remarkable: ranging from pure white to shades of dark blue. We’ll get comfortable in our seats, inside the exclusive VIP cabin on the upper floor of our ship, where we’ll experience better panoramic views with superior comfort and service.

On our way to the Upsala Glacier, we’ll enjoy great photo opportunities while we see icebergs of incredible and diverse shapes and sizes.

We’ll disembark at Glaciers Bay for an hour and a half to have lunch, and we’ll be able to do a short walk that will take us to admire spectacular views of the Spegazzini glacier (the tallest glacier at Glaciers National Park).

If you are looking for great photo opportunities of glaciers and icebergs, this is definitely the best glaciers navigation tour option for you.
This is a full day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages, beer and wine.

Details & Photos »

Option 2: Discovery of the Upsala Glacier and Experiencing a Patagonian Estancia
We’ll embark on a journey of discovery to admire the second largest glacier in South America: the Upsala Glacier, a Patagonian ice giant that is only accessible by boat. Our navigation will also take us to Estancia Cristina, a ranch founded by an Englishman and his wife in 1914 that tells the fascinating story of pioneers in the Patagonian region. Here we’ll have the chance to take part in a variety of activities, including a ride in our all-terrain vehicles to a panoramic balcony from where we’ll see the oriental front of the Upsala Glacier.
This is a full day group tour and includes lunch with 1 non-alcoholic beverage.
Add USD 141 to the quoted trip price per person if you choose tour option 2.

Details & Photos »

Option 3: Discovery of the Upsala Glacier and an Adventure Trek by the Valley of the Sea Fossil Remains in a Patagonian Estancia
We’ll embark on a journey of discovery to admire the second largest glacier in South America: the Upsala Glacier, a Patagonian ice giant that is only accessible by boat. Our navigation will also take us to Estancia Cristina, a ranch founded by an Englishman and his wife in 1914 that tells the fascinating story of pioneers in the Patagonian region. Here we’ll have the chance to take part in a variety of activities, including a ride in our all-terrain vehicles to a panoramic balcony from where we’ll see the oriental front of the Upsala Glacier, to finally trek down the "Cañadon de los Fosiles", a valley with sea fossils remains.
This is a full day group tour and includes a lunchbox with 1 beverage
Add USD 167 to the quoted trip price per person if you choose tour option 3.

Details & Photos »

DAY 12: EL CALAFATE & EL CHALTEN REGION

Exploring the Prehistoric World of Patagonia: Petrified Forests, Dinosaur Fossils and Surreal Sculpted Sandstones

It’s time to fill the shoes of an intrepid archeologist while you venture into the prehistoric world of Patagonia, uncovering 70-million-year-old petrified tree trunks and some fossilized dinosaur bones, while hiking through a landscape of dried clay and sculpted sandstones, making for a surreal setting.

After our archeological exploration, and being amazed by the geological artistry of how erosion has shaped this unique Patagonian landscape, we’ll b...
see more

DAY 13: EL CALAFATE & EL CHALTEN REGION

A Thrilling Trekking Experience to Admire the Colossal Mount Fitz Roy and the Scenic Majesty of the Andes (private tour)

Ready your trekking boots and be prepared for a memorable experience in one of Patagonia’s most scenic and awe-inspiring locations. This full-day trip will see you trekking through lush forests and azure-tinted lagoons. And, for the grand finale: a sweeping view of massive Mount Fitz Roy and Laguna de los Tres (Lagoon of Three). This famous lagoon takes its name from the three peaks that can be seen from the shore: Fitz Roy, Poincenot, and Saint-Exupéry....
see more

DAY 14: EL CALAFATE & EL CHALTEN REGION

Choose 1 among the following 3 tour options:

Option 1: The Torre Lagoon & Mount Experience: Scenic Trekking through Nature’s Stunning and Impeccable Work of Art (private tour)
Get ready to soak up the impressive views of the Torre massif and the stunning scenery surrounding Torre Lagoon; while we trek through this impeccable work of art designed by nature.

The path we’ll traverse will take us through different landscapes which make up gorgeous natural settings; ranging from glacially-formed valleys, to lush and dense forests. Our trekking adventure will ultimately bring us to the spectacular Laguna Torre (Torre Lagoon), with its scenic backdrop featuring mighty Mount Solo, and coupled with the impressive views of the Torre massif, making this an unforgettable trekking experience, with plenty of panoramic viewpoints to quench your photographic thirst, as you create some of those precious memories you’ll take back home.

Details & Photos »

Option 2: An Off-the-beaten Patagonian Panoramic Hiking Experience to Loma del Pliegue Tumbado (private tour)
Strap on your trekking boots, and get ready to explore an exciting and a bit more off-the-beaten path trekking trail from where you’ll enjoy some of the greatest panoramic views of El Chalten’s rock giants, rivers and lagoons. We’ll make our way on this path, within the national park, to admire the beauty of the Fitz Roy and Toro valleys; and the grandeur of Lake Viedma.

We’ll explore a completely different kind of mountainous terrain, where we’ll get the chance to enjoy the typical alpine flora it has to offer; as well as search out age-old marine fossils. At an altitude of nearly 4900 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, we’ll arrive at an awe-inspiring scenic viewpoint which offers an unconventional view of giant massifs Fitz Roy and Torre.

Details & Photos »

Option 3: Whitewater Rafting Adventures in El Chalten
A unique blend of excitement, adrenaline and dreamy unspoiled nature awaits you on this Patagonian whitewater rafting experience as you ride rapids through frothy waters with Mount Fitz Roy firmly in the background, standing tall. We’ll paddle through rapids which can reach category III, admiring stunning geological faults carved out by the flow of the river itself, along with crisp clean air, making this a natural haven and a perfect scenario for a rafting experience which the thrill-seeker and the nature enthusiast will enjoy alike.

Details & Photos »


Tour options 1 and 2 are full day private tours and includes lunch-box with bottled water. Tour option 3 is a 4-hour group tour (the rafting lasts 2 hours).

DAY 15: LAST DAY IN EL CALAFATE & EL CHALTEN REGION

Private transfer from your hotel in El Chalten to El Calafate airport (with Spanish speaking driver). The transfer takes from 2.5 to 3 hours.

Flight arrival in Bariloche. Welcome at 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 16: 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 mounta...
see more

DAY 17: BARILOCHE

Choose 1 among the following 4 tour options:

Option 1: 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 beautifully blue waters of the Nahuel Huapi Lake, the largest in Argentina’s Lake District, with the comfort of having seats in the boat’s upper cabin (from where you’ll enjoy better views). The tour includes a visit to the largest island in the Nahuel Huapi lake: Victoria Island, and a visit to a unique forest of myrtle trees in the Arrayanes National Park.
This is a full day tour and you’ll enjoy having your own private expert guide to help you make the most out of your tour experience. Transfers to and from the port will be done on private basis.

Details & Photos »

Option 2: Exploring Patagonian Wilderness on Horseback
Exploring Patagonian Wilderness on Horseback
It’s time to swing into the saddle of our horse and ride into the wilderness while admiring the beautiful Patagonian landscapes.
Our expert guide will lead us through lush green forests and by pristine blue lakes while we’re surrounded by the snow-capped Andes mountain range.
This is a full day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages and wine.

Details & Photos »

Option 3: Manso River Rafting Adventure to the Chilean Border
Manso River Rafting Adventure to the Chilean Border
Get ready for an exciting, adrenaline-pumping rafting adventure in the heart of the Andes with this trip to the Chilean border on the scenic Manso River.
This is a full day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages and wine.

Details & Photos »

Option 4: Walking on the Edge: an Exhilarating Trekking Experience on Mount Catedral (private tour)
Embark on an exhilarating full-day adrenaline-packed trek across Mount Catedral, through forests and rugged mountain terrain, all the while enjoying some of the most amazing scenic views of the Patagonian Andes mountain range and its lakes.
This is a full day private tour and includes lunch-box with bottled water.

Details & Photos »

DAY 18: LAST DAY IN BARILOCHE

Transfer in private vehicle to Bariloche Airport.

Flight arrival in Mendoza. Welcome at 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 19: MENDOZA

Choose 1 among the following 4 tour options:

Option 1: Wine Tour at Uco Valley: Tasting Argentina’s Best High-Altitude Wines (private tour)
It’s time to savor some of the best high altitude wines in the world, with a tour of 3 prestigious wineries in the picturesque Uco Valley, which presents the highest altitudes at which wines are produced in the province of Mendoza.
Add USD 211 to the quoted trip price per person if you choose tour option 1.

Details & Photos »

Option 2: Exploring Scenic Mendoza: High-mountain Ride and The Stone Sentinel (private tour)
It’s time to hit the road as we take a scenic drive through Mendoza’s picturesque high mountain landscape, where we’ll wind our way across valleys, flat lowlands, rivers, and foothills. With so much panoramic beauty to behold, this road trip will definitely be a feast for your eyes…and cameras as well!

Details & Photos »

Option 3: Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience at Santa Julia Winery
It’s time to put on your aprons and step into the role of an Argentine chef, with a delightful cooking class and wine tasting experience at “La Casa del Visitante” located at the prestigious Bodega Santa Julia winery. So put your cooking skills to the test as you prepare traditional Argentine dishes, and of course…sample Argentine wine!

Details & Photos »

Option 4: An Olive Oil Tasting and Cooking Class Experience at Pan y Oliva (Bread and Olive) Restaurant
Prepare to tempt your taste buds and test your cooking skills as you tour an olive oil production facility, taste the oils made fresh from the olives grown on the ground of the winery, and take a cooking class at the Pan y Oliva restaurant, located at the prestigious Bodega Santa Julia winery.

Details & Photos »

Option 1 and 2 are done on private basis and are full day tours, while option 3 and 4 are long half day tours. Tour option 1 (the wine tour) also includes a gourmet lunch with 1 non-alcoholic beverages and wine, and both cooking class tours include traditional lunch with 1 non-alcoholic beverages and wine.

DAY 20: MENDOZA

Choose 1 among the following 7 tour options:

Option 1: Savoring Argentina’s First-class Wines in Mendoza’s Central Region (private tour)
Experience savoring the taste of first-class Argentine wines, as you visit some of the most prestigious wineries of Mendoza’s Central Region. Taste some of the most renowned Argentine Malbec wines, and learn what makes Mendoza a truly unique winemaking region in the world.
This is a full day private tour and includes a gourmet lunch with wine tasting at a Mendoza winery.
Add USD 206 to the quoted trip price per person if you choose tour option 1.

Details & Photos »

Option 2: Pure Adrenaline: Mendoza River Rafting Adventure
Get ready for a heart-pumping rafting experience on the Mendoza River! With all of that melt-water flowing down from the Andes, you’ll have plenty of thrills to fuel your adventurous spirit.
This is a long half-day group tour and includes lunch (beverages not included).

Details & Photos »

Option 3: Trekking Adventure at Cerro Cabras
Immerse yourself in the rugged wilderness of Mendoza as you make an exciting trek through the canyon-filled landscapes to the summit of Cerro Cabras.
This is a full-day group tour and includes a lunch box with bottled water.

Details & Photos »

Option 4: Biking and Wine Tasting at Santa Julia Winery (private tour)
Get ready for a unique view of the Mendoza vineyards as we hop on our bikes and pedal our way through the picturesque landscape of Santa Julia winery. Surrounded by the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains, we’ll not only experience seeing the vineyards but we’ll also be indulging in three different types of wines as well. You’ll also enjoy a selection of assorted cheeses and cold cuts with wine.
This is a half day private tour.

Details & Photos »

Option 5: Biking and Wine Tasting in Mendoza’s Wineries
It’s time to hop on our bikes as we pedal our way through the roads of Mendoza that connect the 3 wineries we’ll visit and taste some of the region’s wines on our bike riding and wine tasting tour experience.
This is a full day group tour and includes lunch with 1 non-alcoholic beverage and wine (in a winery or local restaurant)
Add USD 211 to the quoted trip price per person if you choose tour option 5.

Details & Photos »

Option 6: Sunset Horseback Riding with Asado (Meat Barbeque) & Wine
Get ready to saddle up and head out to explore the scenic countryside while taking in the lovely views of the sunset behind the Andes Mountain range.
We’ll hop on to our four-legged companion and out to explore on our 2-hour horseback ride taking in all the picturesque views of all of Mendoza Valley, the city, and the mountains.The very well-trained horses make this tour experience suitable even for beginners with no horseback riding experience.
After the ride, we’ll return to enjoy a delicious dinner of asado (meat barbeque)
This is a half day group tour and includes dinner with non-alcoholic beverages and wine.

Details & Photos »

Option 7: Soar Across the Mendoza River: Adrenaline-Packed Canopy Experience
Get ready to soar just like a bird in the canopy, as you experience amazing views of the surrounding landscape, while zip lining on 6 different cables. Enjoy amazing views of the Potrerillos Valley and mountains as you canopy at an average altitude of nearly 195 feet (60 meters), enjoying a truly unique bird’s-eye perspective while quenching the thirst of your adventurous side as you experience the adrenaline rush of crossing above the mighty Mendoza River!
This is a long half-day group tour and includes lunch (beverages not included).

Details & Photos »

DAY 21: LAST DAY IN MENDOZA

Private transfer to Mendoza airport to take your flight.

Flight arrival in Iguazu.

Welcome at 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 22: IGUAZU

Witness the Unique Power & Might of the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine Side (private tour)

“You might have seen the photos. Even read about it. You might have visited other great waterfalls before. But you probably still have no idea what to expect when you come face to face with the almighty Iguazu Falls,” stated CNN in their article “Iguazu Falls: Why this natural wonder should be on everyone’s bucket list". To put that into perspective, Iguazu Falls is nearly twice as tall as Niagara Falls and nearly three times as wide. The late U.S. First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, was...
see more

A Speedboat Adventure Up-Close the Iguazu Falls

Get ready for a thrilling speedboat adventure, enjoying a unique, up-close perspective of the majestic Iguazu Falls and experience a different viewpoint of the falls from what you’ll see from the panoramic boardwalks. Our speedboat will zip the waters of the Iguazu River and approach the falls getting thoroughly splashed by their mist as you hear their loud roar!

This ride provides a unique and extremely close-up view of the San Martin and Three Musketeers falls with the opportunity to take outstanding close-up photos. T...
see more

DAY 23: IGUAZU

Behold the Breathtaking Panoramic Views of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian Side (private tour)

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 side offers majestic scenic views of the beauty and entirety of the falls; this is because the Brazilian footbridge lies across the river from the falls, offering a unique perspective and epic scenic views, making the Brazilian side different and absolutely complementary to the experience from th...
see more

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.

Located in the midst of the lush tropical rainforest, Foz Tropicana Bird Park is an internationally-recognized rescue and preservation center for endangered birds; and it’s among the most important ones in South Americ...
see more

DAY 24: LAST DAY IN IGUAZU

Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport.

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 it...
see more

DAY 25: BUENOS AIRES

Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle.

We look forward to welcoming you again in Argentina!

IMPORTANT: The order of the activities in each destination can change depending on weather conditions or other circumstances.

Lodging for 24 nights Included

Image
COMFORT CATEGORY LODGING INCLUDED
Image
DELUXE CATEGORY LODGING INCLUDED**
Image
UNIQUE & EXCLUSIVE CATEGORY LODGING INCLUDED*

** In El Calafate, El Chalten and Puerto Madryn (Peninsula Valdes Region), our Deluxe Category pricing does not include Deluxe category lodging, since none comply with our Deluxe standards. We are including for El Calafate, El Chalten and Puerto Madryn (Peninsula Valdes Region) in our Deluxe Category pricing what we call a "Comfort Plus" category lodging, which is somewhat nicer and thus more expensive than our Comfort category (usually it's a higher category room in our comfort category hotel).

Puerto Madryn is the city located next to Peninsula Valdes, where most hotels are located. It has a very convenient location midway between the Peninsula Valdes area and the Punta Tombo region (where from September to April you can visit the world's largest colony of Magellanic penguins)

* For this itinerary the Unique & Exclusive accommodation is only available in Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Iguazu and Mendoza. For Peninsula Valdes, El Calafate & El Chalten Region and Ushuaia the hotels included are the ones mentioned in the deluxe category.

Meals Included

Icons
24 BREAKFASTS
Icons
3 LUNCH BOXES
Icons
UP TO 6 LUNCHES*

*Depending on the tour options selected

Icons
1 DINNER

Show Meal Details »

While Argentina is famous for its delicious steaks it also has a great variety of delicious vegetarian dishes!
All of our tours which include meals have vegetarian options available.

16 Airport Transfers Included

You will travel to and from airports in the privacy and comfort of your own vehicle,
so there will be no stops for other travelers and no waiting time.*

Icons
Private airport transfers included in the following destinations:
  • In Buenos Aires: 4 private transfers
  • In Ushuaia: 2 private transfers
  • In El Calafate: 2 private transfers
  • In Bariloche: 2 private transfers
  • In Mendoza: 2 private transfers
  • In Iguazu Falls: 2 private transfers
Group airport transfers included in the following destination:
  • In Peninsula Valdes: 2 group transfers

*except in Peninsula Valdes, where group airport transfers are included.

Domestic Flights Duration & Route

We can take care of booking all the needed domestic flights for your trip.
All domestic flights we use are done on jet planes, we don't use propeller planes.

Flight Route Total Flight Duration
Buenos Aires to Trelew2 hours
Trelew to Ushuaia2 hours and 10 minutes
Ushuaia to El Calafate1 hour and 20 minutes
El Calafate to Bariloche1 hour and 45 minutes
Bariloche to Mendoza1 hours and 40 minutes
Mendoza to Buenos Aires1 hour and 30 minutes
Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu
(Argentine side)
1 hour and 45 minutes
Puerto Iguazu
(Argentine side) to Buenos Aires
1 hour and 50 minutes
Argentina Map

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).

Why Travelers Love Us

YOU CAN CONNECT WITH 500+ U.S. TRAVELERS WHO HAVE TAKEN A TRIP WITH US FOR FIRSTHAND INSIGHTS

Explore their itineraries and personal trip photos.
We haven’t found another travel company that offers this level of connection and transparency.
View all »

The Ultimate Travel Companion: Our Beloved Travel Booklet

This one-of-a-kind sidekick is the key to a worry-free, unforgettable trip experience.
Packed with personalized tips, exclusive recommendations, and practical details, all tailored to help you make the most of your trip experience.

What Guests Say About It

"I've received the travel booklet and it's absolutely the best trip plan I have received in over 40 years of traveling. Wonderful job." - Mitch Samuelson and Joan Raskin

"Their travel booklet is a masterpiece. It tells everything you could possibly need to know. I like to research in detail and I could not think of anything left out of it." - Elizabeth & Louis Powell

"The travel booklet that was provided prior to our departure was golden throughout our trip - answering questions we didn't know we had, and keeping all details highly organized." - Janice & Paul Laevens

"The Travel Booklet became our Bible for the trip. That book had more information than we would ever need to enjoy our trip." - Frank & Susan Cimino

"Exploration Journeys provided us with a travel booklet which is something out of this world. We took it wherever we went. It provided us with all the information that we needed to be better prepared for the trip." - Natasha & Arun Garg and Family

A Sneak Peek Inside Your Travel Booklet

Packing Made Simple

Unsure what to bring? Our Travel Booklet offers packing tips tailored to each destination and specific suggestions for your tours.

All About Flights

Everything you need: airline info, flight details, luggage allowances, and mileage programs to ensure a seamless and 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. Know the customary amounts to show your appreciation.

Savor Local Cuisine

Discover 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, try must-have starters, and order the perfect steak like a pro.

A Taste of Local Culture

A quick guide to making "mate", Argentina’s traditional tea-like drink, deeply rooted in local culture and social connection.

Make Your Empanadas

Bring Argentina’s flavors home with our easy recipe for empanadas, the iconic and beloved savory pastry of Argentina.

Explore Like a Local

Discover the best local tips, insider advice, and must-see highlights to make the most of your free time in every destination.

Stay powered up!

Keep your devices charged with all the essential details you need about voltage, plug types, and adapters used in Argentina.

Your Hotel Essentials

Everything you need to know about your hotels: addresses, phone numbers, check-in/check-out times, breakfast hours, and more.

Your Day-by-day Itinerary

Your go-to guide for every day of your trip, featuring detailed activities, tour descriptions, pick-up times, and transfer schedules.

You'll receive your Travel Booklet in two convenient formats: a printed version via FedEx and a digital version via email. Many guests download it to their mobile devices or tablets, making it easy to access throughout their trip.

Price per Person in US Dollars
(does not include flights)

PRICE PER PERSON FOR ALL GROUND SERVICES
Comfort Category LodgingDeluxe Category Lodging
(except in El Calafate and Puerto Madryn*)
Unique & Exclusive
Category Lodging
**
Double occupancy room:
$ 11,838$ 13,350$ 16,629
Triple occupancy room:
$ 11,072$ 11,979$ 14,726

Our prices above include all hotels, tours and airport transfers mentioned in this itinerary.

Discounts available for groups of 4 or more travelers. To get a quote for
4 or more travelers or for a single traveler, click here and fill out the form

Our prices do not include international or domestic airfare.
Our prices are final, you won’t have to pay anything extra no matter what payment method you use.
We accept all major credit cards.

Looking for the most exclusive and luxurious rooms and tour experiences?
Ask Fred to design a Platinum Category itinerary for you!

* In El Calafate and Puerto Madryn, our Deluxe Category pricing does not include Deluxe category lodging, since none comply with our Deluxe standards. We are including for El Calafate and Puerto Madryn in our Deluxe Category pricing what we call a "Comfort Plus" category lodging, which is somewhat nicer and thus more expensive than our Comfort category (usually it's a higher category room in our comfort category hotel).

** For this itinerary the Unique & Exclusive accommodation is only available in Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Iguazu and Mendoza. For Peninsula Valdes, El Calafate & El Chalten Region and Ushuaia the hotels included are the ones mentioned in the deluxe category.

We accept PayPal Credit: finish paying your trip up to 4 months after your trip starting date, paying no interest or fees.

Icons
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

The total price for all 8 domestic flights needed for this trip starts at $ 1137 per person, subject to availability at the time of booking.
Our airfares include a luggage allowance of 1 carry-on and 1 piece of checked luggage, and also they allow reserving seats in advance, at no additional cost. Most airfares for domestic flights in Argentina don't include allowance for checked baggage nor the possibility to book seats with anticipation, but we always book airfares that allow these. Also, we use flexible airfares which allow us to make any needed flight changes (with no additional cost if the new airfare booked is not higher than the issued airfare).
This is a promotional rate, please note that regular airfares can be significantly higher. This means that the sooner you book your trip, the greater our chances of booking this, or similar, airfare.
As soon as we receive your feedback about your itinerary we'll check for flights availability and let you know which are the best flights for your trip and which is the lowest airfare available.

Prices for domestic flights depend exclusively on their availability at the time of booking, usually with much lower rates available for flights booked well in advance. So the sooner you book your trip, the lower the airfare you'll pay (the most expensive airfares are a lot higher than the most promotional ones).
As soon as we receive your feedback about your itinerary we'll check for flights availability and let you know which are the best flights for your trip and which is the lowest airfare available.

For your comfort and peace of mind, we can take care of booking your domestic flights for you. Our services include: checking for all possible flight options to suggest the best flight itinerary and rate for your trip, flight bookings and issuing, 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 flight arrangements if there is any delay, change or cancellation before or during your trip.

Letting us take care of your domestic flight arrangements will let you enjoy a worry‑free travel experience, as it is very common for local airlines to make flight changes before (and sometimes during) a trip.

NOTE: All services are subject to availability.

Also Included in the Trip Price

Icons

All taxes for the ground services are included
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.
In Iguazu there is a city tax which depending on the hotel category and time of the year it's of about USD 1 per person and per night (charged for a maximum of 2 nights) that can only be paid directly at your Iguazu hotel.

Icons

To provide a worry‑free trip experience we include all the necessary entrance tickets to national parks, as well as all other tour-related fees, which are sometimes not included or even mentioned by other travel agencies.

Peninsula Valdes
  • Entrance ticket to Punta Tombo Reserve for the "An Up-Close & Personal Experience Walking among the Cute Magellanic Penguins" tour
  • Entrance to Peninsula Valdes Reserve for the "Peninsula Valdes’ Unique Marine Fauna Heaven" tour
Ushuaia
  • Entrance ticket to Tierra del Fuego National Park for this tour option: "A Trekking and Canoeing Adventure at the Ends of the Earth"
El Calafate
  • Entrance ticket to the Glaciers National Park for the "Conquering the Mighty Perito Moreno Glacier!" tour
  • Entrance ticket to Glaciers National Park for any of these tour options: "Icy Blue Giants: Navigation among Patagonian Glaciers tour" or the "Discovery of the Upsala Glacier and Experiencing a Patagonian Estancia" or the "Discovery of the Upsala Glacier and an Adventure Trek by the Valley of the Sea Fossil Remains in a Patagonian Estancia"
Bariloche
  • Tickets for chairlift at Cerro Campanario for the "A Panoramic Hiking Experience to Awe-Inspiring Vistas (private tour)" tour
  • Entrance ticket to the Nahuel Huapi National Park for the "Navigating the Nahuel Huapi Lake and trekking at the Victoria Island and the Myrtle Forest with private guide"
Iguazu Falls
  • Entrance ticket to Iguazu National Park for the "Witness the Unique Power & Might of the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine Side (private tour)" tour
  • Entrance ticket to Iguaçu National Park for the "Behold the Breathtaking Panoramic Views of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian Side (private tour)" tour

Not Included in the Trip Price

Icons

International airfare to and from Argentina is not included.

Icons

Domestic flights for this trip are quoted separately from ground services. Prices for domestic flights depend exclusively on flight availability at the time of booking, with much lower rates available for flights booked well in advance. This means that the sooner you book your trip, the lower the airfare will likely be.

The total price for all 8 domestic flights needed for this trip starts at $ 1137 per person, subject to availability at the time of booking.
Our airfares include a luggage allowance of 1 carry-on and 1 piece of checked luggage, and also they allow reserving seats in advance, at no additional cost. Most airfares for domestic flights in Argentina don't include allowance for checked baggage nor the possibility to book seats with anticipation, but we always book airfares that allow these. Also, we use flexible airfares which allow us to make any needed flight changes (with no additional cost if the new airfare booked is not higher than the issued airfare).
This is a promotional rate, please note that regular airfares can be significantly higher. This means that the sooner you book your trip, the greater our chances of booking this, or similar, airfare.
As soon as we receive your feedback about your itinerary we'll check for flights availability and let you know which are the best flights for your trip and which is the lowest airfare available.

Prices for domestic flights depend exclusively on their availability at the time of booking, usually with much lower rates available for flights booked well in advance. So the sooner you book your trip, the lower the airfare you'll pay (the most expensive airfares are a lot higher than the most promotional ones).
As soon as we receive your feedback about your itinerary we'll check for flights availability and let you know which are the best flights for your trip and which is the lowest airfare available.

For your comfort and peace of mind, we can take care of booking your domestic flights for you. Our services include: checking for all possible flight options to suggest the best flight itinerary and rate for your trip, flight bookings and issuing, 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 flight arrangements if there is any delay, change or cancellation before or during your trip.

Letting us take care of your domestic flight arrangements will let you enjoy a worry‑free travel experience, as it is very common for local airlines to make flight changes before (and sometimes during) a trip.

Icons

Tips to hotel staff, tour guides, etc.

Icons

Visa issuing expenses to visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. Travelers from USA, Canada, and Australia 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.

Travelers who have passports from the following countries do not require a visa to visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong (with English passport), Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, the Vatican and Venezuela.

Icons

Anything not expressly mentioned in this itinerary proposal.

How Our Booking Process Works

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 25% to 35% of the total trip cost, with final payment due 60 days before your trip start date.
We accept all major credit cards (we use PayPal as a credit card processor but you won't need a PayPal account to make your credit card payment), 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.

Important: If you use PayPal account as your payment method, they are running a promotion called "PayPal credit", where you’ll have up to 6 months to complete the payment of your trip (without any interest or extra fees). You can choose to apply during the payment process and your application will be subject to their approval. This is a great way to finance your trip payment, without any extra cost.
For more details please visit: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/paypal-credit

Our Trip Cancellation Policy

Domestic flights have a 80% penalty if cancelled, but as we book flexible airfares, they can be changed if needed 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).

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 25% 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 40% 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 60% 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 supplier(s). Generally, flight tickets cannot be refunded if they are partially used. We are not responsible for a supplier’s failure to pay a refund.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your travel insurance policy, you may be able to claim these cancellation charges through your insurance company.