9 Days: Buenos Aires, El Calafate & Puerto Iguazú

Tour overview:

Visit the Triangle of Argentina: Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and Iguazu Falls. Start in Buenos Aires where you will explore the city and take a Tango lesson. Travel south to pristine, beautiful Patagonia where you will visit the UNSECO Natural Heritage Site of Perito Moreno Glacier. Then travel to border shared with Brazil and Paraguay to witness the impressive Iguazu Falls.

Day 1 - Buenos Aires

Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic city tour starting at the historic Plaza de Mayo, witness to the country’s most significant events since 1810 and surrounded by iconic buildings. Continue to La Boca, with its colorful streets, once tenement housing and now home to the famous Calle Caminito, where Porteño art and cultural spirit come alive in every corner. Continue to your final stop in the elegant Recoleta, an aristocratic neighborhood that houses the renowned Recoleta Cemetery, resting place of many notable figures in Argentina’s history.

In the evening, immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience: a tango lesson and a dinner show, where you will enjoy the magnetism and passion of Buenos Aires' most emblematic dance. (D)

Day 2 - Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires and its surroundings invite you to explore them at your own pace. Immerse yourself in history by wandering through iconic neighborhoods and architectural treasures, enjoy its culture, savor its gastronomy in steakhouses, traditional pizzerias, and emblematic cafés, and be carried away by one of its great passions: football. Beyond the city, you can visit vineyards, experience a day in the countryside, or sail along the Río de la Plata, where a maze of waterways invites you to discover another side of Buenos Aires. (B)

Day 3 - Buenos Aires / El Calafate

At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your selected hotel. Time permitting, you may choose to visit the Glaciarium, a modern interpretation center dedicated to glaciers, or experience life on a local estancia, discovering rural traditions, taking part in activities such as sheep shearing, and savoring a typical Patagonian lamb dinner, a true Patagonian delicacy. (B)

Day 4 - El Calafate

Today, prepare to be amazed; the Perito Moreno Glacier awaits.

Located in Los Glaciares National Park and declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, this glacier is one of the most impressive and accessible in the world, offering a unique spectacle with its immense ice wall and hues ranging from white to deep blue.

Walk along the boardwalks and viewpoints, which allow you to admire the glacier from different angles and, if nature permits, hear the ice cracking as it calves. The experience will be completed with a navigation along the front of one of its walls, an opportunity to witness its full magnitude and beauty from the water.

At the end of the tour, return to your hotel with time to rest or explore the town. (B)

Day 5 - El Calafate.

Spend your day discovering El Calafate and its surroundings: be amazed by a cruise on Lake Argentino, admiring the impressive glaciers from the water and capturing their unique shades of blue; or embark on a trek that will take you to the Altar of the Glaciers, a viewpoint offering spectacular panoramic views of these ancient ice formations. For the more adventurous, you can take an excursion to El Chaltén, enjoying hikes and mountain landscapes, or even cross the Andes into Chile to explore Torres del Paine National Park, with its iconic towers, lakes, and valleys that make up one of Patagonia’s most breathtaking natural settings. At the end of the day, return to El Calafate to rest and enjoy the local cuisine. (B)

Day 6 - El Calafate / Buenos Aires

Morning at leisure until your return flight. Depending on your schedule, if time permits, take the opportunity to continue exploring El Calafate and its surroundings. You can enjoy a kayaking adventure while observing the local wildlife in a unique natural setting, or, if you prefer to immerse yourself in local culture,explore the traditions of the indigenous communities and their deep connection with the land, combining history, stories, and flavors in a meal served inside a cave with unparalleled views of Lake Argentino.

At the appointed time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. (B)

Day 7 - Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazú

In the morning, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Puerto Iguazú.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and get ready for the adventure.

After lunch (not included), Foz do Iguaçu National Park awaits. As you begin the walk along the path leading to the trailhead, the air is already filled with the scent of the jungle. Stroll along the boardwalks and panoramic viewpoints offering unique views of almost 80% of the waterfalls, including the famous Devil’s Throat, whose flow amazes at every moment. This visit allows you to admire the power and magnitude of the falls from a completely different perspective.

Before returning to your hotel, weather permitting, you may optionally complement the experience with a helicopter flight for a breathtaking aerial view of this spectacular environment. (B)

Day 8 - Puerto Iguazú

In the morning, get ready to explore the Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

During the tour, explore the park’s three main circuits:

• Devil’s Throat, the most emblematic waterfall, where the sheer drop of water creates a powerful spectacle of sound and force.

• Upper Circuit, offering views of the falls from above and a chance to grasp the full magnitude of the cascades.

• Lower Circuit, allowing you to get close to the base of some waterfalls and feel the energy of the falls.

During the excursion, we will enjoy lunch at one of the park's restaurants.

For those seeking adrenaline and adventure, don’t miss the Great Adventure, a tour that combines jungle trails with a boat ride near the falls, providing unique perspectives and the chance to experience nature in its purest form. (BL)

Day 9 - Puerto Iguazú / Buenos Aires

Morning at leisure in Iguazú to explore or take part in optional activities. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, assistance and connection to the international airport, if required. (B)