Budget Tours to Argentina
Think Argentina can’t be done on a budget? It can! Picture exploring Buenos Aires on a half-day city tour, cruising the Paraná Delta from Tigre on a catamaran, and experiencing a passionate tango show at La Ventana? Taste Mendoza's finest wines on the Wine Route, marvel at Andes views and Aconcagua on a day trip. Argentina's got serious style, and it’s waiting for you.
10 best cheap Argentina tour packages
Compiled by
MelissaArgentina travel expert at TourRadar
- Highlights of North Argentina
- Iguazu Glamping (4 days)
- Bus Trip to Iguazu from Buenos Aires
- Salta Desert Explorer 5D/4N
- Santiago to Buenos Aires (via Mendoza) Travel Pass
- Essential Argentina & Brazil - 13 days
- Argentina: Buenos Aires - 4 days
- 10-Day Journey through Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazú & Salta
- 3-Day Iguazu Falls Tour Package with optional Airfare from Buenos Aires
- 5 Days in Northern Argentina: From Vibrant Valleys to Endless Salt Flats
Highlights of North Argentina
“The tour was excellent. We also really liked our hotel Hitel Classico. All the wineries and the lunch were very good.”
Fiona, traveled in January
For $320 per day, enjoy daily breakfast, 4-star hotels like Hotel Clasico in Buenos Aires, and domestic transfers. City tours, Argentine Experience dinner, and excursions to Salinas Grandes salt flats and Iguazu Falls included.
Duration 9 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Salta, San Antonio de los Cobres, Purmamarca, Humahuaca, Maimara, Tilcara, Puerto Iguazu, Iguazu Falls, Foz Do IguacuSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $297 Operator Say Hueque Argentina & Chile Journeys From
- US$2,670
Iguazu Glamping (4 days)
“Glamping Selva Iguazu is an excellent experience. The hotel is in the jungle, we can see Parana river from our cabin (villa).”
ZHIGUANG, traveled in January
This $90 per day package highlights Argentina's mighty falls with breakfast at Glamping Selva Iguazu. Airport transfers and guided tours to Devil's Throat and Twin Sisters Falls included. Optional Brazilian steakhouse lunch available.
Duration 4 days Destinations Puerto Iguazu, Iguazu Falls, Foz Do Iguacu Age Range Ages 18+ Price Per Day $129 Operator HI Travel South America From
- US$516
Bus Trip to Iguazu from Buenos Aires
“Iguazu Falls was the most worthy 16-hour bus ride from Buenos Aires! The walkways climb above the falls and there are plenty of beautiful rainbows on a nice, sunny day.”
Natural wonders await at approx. $400 per day, with comfortable hotel stays, daily breakfast, and guided tours of both falls perspectives. Night bus transportation includes reclining seats and onboard meals.
Duration 4 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $238 Operator Say Hueque Argentina & Chile Journeys From
- US$950
Regional highlights cost $70 per day, with 4 nights in hostels/hotels and English-guided tours. MAAM museum in Salta, Great Salt Flats, and UNESCO Humahuaca Gorge included. Daily breakfast and transportation between seven towns provided.
Duration 5 days Destinations Salta, Purmamarca, Maimara, Tilcara, Uquia, Humahuaca, San Salvador de Jujuy Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $88 Operator Bamba Travel From
- US$441
Valued at $100 per day, this Argentina tour includes wine tastings, tango lessons, and cross-country transport. Choose your own accommodations to match your budget, while enjoying premium experiences like sommelier-led vineyard tours in Mendoza.
Duration 7 days Destinations Santiago, Mendoza, Cordoba, Buenos Aires Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $84 Operator Bamba Travel From
- US$585
At around $260 per day, this budget-friendly trip takes you through Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Puerto Iguazú, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro over 12 nights in comfortable hostels. You'll check out the bohemian Vila Madalena district in São Paulo and head up Sugarloaf Mountain for great views.
Duration 13 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Tigre, Ushuaia, Puerto Iguazu, Iguazu Falls, Foz Do Iguacu, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro Age Range Ages 18-55 Price Per Day $293 Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$3,810
Duration 4 days Destinations Buenos Aires Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $74 Operator Aborigen Tours From $349
15% off- US$297
This $180 per day tour showcases Argentina's highlights with 4-star accommodations in Buenos Aires, Iguazu, and Salta. Nine breakfasts, tango dinner show, and estancia lunch included. Tours cover Buenos Aires's Plaza de Mayo and La Boca neighborhood.
Duration 10 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Foz Do Iguacu, Iguazu Falls, Puerto Iguazu, Salta, Quebrada de las Conchas, Cafayate, Purmamarca, Huacalera, UquiaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $156 Operator Signature DMC From
15% off- US$1,560
The $160 per day Argentine adventure features 4-star accommodation, daily breakfast, and guided tours of both falls sides. Both national parks' entrance fees included, with optional Great Adventure boat rides.
Duration 3 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Puerto Iguazu, Iguazu Falls, Foz Do Iguacu Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $190 Operator Signature DMC From
15% off- US$570
Northwestern Argentina beckons at around $130 per day, featuring 4-star hotels and daily breakfast. The itinerary combines UNESCO sites, artisan markets, and wineries with airport transfers and professional guides. Optional Buenos Aires transfers add extra value.
Duration 5 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Salta, San Lorenzo, Cafayate, Purmamarca, Huacalera, Uquia, Humahuaca, Maimara Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $170 Operator Signature DMC From
15% off- US$848
Budget Tours to Argentina Reviews
The tour was excellent. Prior to the tour Daiana was fantastic and Maria was also super helpful. We were picked up and delivered to our hotel by Sabrina who gave us lots of helpful information.our BA tour guide federico was terrific. We also really liked our hotel Hitel Classico. We then flew to Mendoza. Our pick up was great. We had a great tour to the wineries with an excellent guide. All the wineries and the lunch were very good. The next day we did the cookery class which was also fantastic. We flew to Salta. The pick up was all good and the hotel was excellent and full,of character. Tuna pick us up the next day and took us through the Andes to the salt flats and on to Purmamarca. He was great. The accommodation in Purmamarca was a great little bungalow. Happilynthe had out the heating on for us arriving as the weather was poor. We enjoyed our free day in Purmamarca. The next day Tuna picked us up to take us to Hornocal and the. Back to `salta. He is a fantastic guide. Lots of information and also very entertaining. He is an excellent driver which was needed as we came down into Purmamarca in dense fog. We flew to Iguazu. Again the pick up was great and we really liked the hotel with a swimming pool. The trips to both sides of the falls were very good indeed and the highlight was the boat ride. We flew back to BA and were picked up very efficiently. The same driver picked us up the following morning to take us to the Buquebus ferry. The whole experience was excellent. My only comment is that the hotel in Mendoza wasn’t as good as the others. Staff were very nice but the room was a bit run down. There was no fridge and the safe didn’t work. It didn’t spoil our trip at all but it was a bit below the standards of the other hotels. Overall a really good trip and we would highly recommend it to anyone else.
Highlights of North Argentina
- Iguazu Glamping (4 days)
tours are very good. stayed in glamping selva Iguazu is an excellent experience. The managers, Claudia and Dave, there are very friendly and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot from them. The hotel is in the jungle, we can see Parana river from our cabin (villa). Swimming pool there is good too. Only issue is that it is access to the hotel. Road is unpaved and bumpy. but we enjoy the days there.
- Bus Trip to Iguazu from Buenos Aires
'twas a wonderful experience and enjoyable
What our customers ask about Budget Tours to Argentina
When is the most affordable time to visit Argentina?
Visit during March to May or September to November to get better deals throughout Argentina. Hotel prices drop and you'll see fewer tourists at popular spots like Perito Moreno Glacier and Iguazu Falls. Buenos Aires tends to be cheaper in winter (June to August) but keep in mind that Patagonia becomes harder to explore during these cold months. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Traveling in April meant great weather and better prices across the country."
Which regions in Argentina offer the best value for budget travelers?
Head to the northwest especially Salta and Jujuy provinces where your money goes further. Small cities like Cafayate Purmamarca and San Antonio de los Cobres let you experience local culture without spending much. Mendoza's wine country is another good choice with reasonably priced wine tours and places to stay. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "Northwest Argentina provided amazing landscapes and cultural experiences at very reasonable prices."
What type of accommodation is typically offered on budget tours in Argentina?
Most budget tours put you in 3-4 star hotels and hostels. You might stay at the Hotel de Los Andes in Salta or the Novotel on Corrientes 1334 in Buenos Aires. These places usually include breakfast and sit close to main attractions. One TourRadar traveler noted: "All but 2 hostels were excellent and provided great value for the experience."
How much should I budget for entrance fees to national parks and attractions?
National park fees usually run between 20-30 USD per park. Expect to pay about 30 USD for Iguazu National Park 22 USD for Perito Moreno Glacier National Park and 38 USD for Torres del Paine National Park. A TourRadar traveler noted: "While entrance fees weren't included they were reasonable considering the incredible experiences offered."
What's the average daily budget needed for meals not included in Argentina tours?
Set aside 30-40 USD per day for meals outside your tour package. Many cities offer good lunch deals called menu del día for 10-15 USD while dinner at regular restaurants costs 15-25 USD. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Local food options were plenty and affordable especially when eating at the traditional 'peñas' in Salta."
What are the typical transportation costs for budget tours in Argentina?
Long overnight bus trips between major cities cost between 50-100 USD if you choose cama (bed) service. Getting around within cities is cheap at about 0.50-1 USD per ride. As one TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The overnight buses were surprisingly comfortable and helped save on accommodation costs."