Budget Tours & Trips to Argentina
Discover a varied offer of Argentina budget adventures that will take you through some of the most renowned destinations such as Buenos Aires and El Calafate. Each affordable tour will provide you with great experiences for some of the lowest prices on the market.
10 best cheap Argentina tour packages
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MelissaArgentina travel expert at TourRadar
- 7 Days Argentina: From Buenos Aires to the Wine Region in Mendoza
- Salta Desert Explorer 5D/4N
- Buenos Aires, Lakes and Glaciers
- 360° Route - Aconcagua Summit
- Argentina - Ushuaia, Calafate, Iguazú & Buenos Aires - 14 days
- Essential Argentina & Brazil - 13 days
- Western Argentina Tour (11 Days)
- Salta and Jujuy, Northwest Argentina – 5 Days
- 7 Days in Calafate & Chaltén: Glaciers and Trails
- Buenos Aires and Mendoza on a Budget 8 Days
Budget-conscious travelers stay in 3-star hotels with breakfast and central locations in both Buenos Aires and Mendoza city centers. The Wine Route tour includes tastings at multiple traditional wineries and an olive oil factory, while the half-day Buenos Aires city tour covers San Telmo, Puerto Madero, and Recoleta without additional entrance fees. Airport transfers take just 20-30 minutes from Mendoza's hotel zone, and the Tigre catamaran trip offers good value for a full 6-hour nature outing through the Paraná Delta waterways.
Duration 7 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Mendoza Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $271 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- US$1,900
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, Campo Quijano, San Antonio de los Cobres, Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquia, Humahuaca Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $87 Operator Bamba Travel From
- US$434
For $290 per day, savor Argentina's highlights with included breakfasts and Argentine Experience dinner. Semi-private transfers, shared excursions to Perito Moreno Glacier, and authentic ranch visits at Nibepo Aike complete the package.
Duration 10 days Destinations Buenos Aires, San Carlos De Bariloche, El Calafate Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $280 Operator Say Hueque Argentina & Chile Journeys From
- US$2,800
360° Route - Aconcagua Summit
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Operators are generous and always willing to go the extra mile. Tours well organised.”
Elana, traveled in February
Full-service expedition priced at $330 per day includes hotels in Mendoza, camp accommodations, and most meals. Professional guides, mule support to Base Camp, and transfers included, with porter services available above Plaza Argentina.
Duration 13 days Destinations Mendoza, Mount Aconcagua Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $431 Operator Unu Raymi Expeditions From
- US$5,599
Argentina's natural wonders cost approx. $120 per day, including B&B accommodation and guided tours. The UNESCO World Heritage Perito Moreno Glacier, Buenos Aires' Plaza de Mayo, and included transfers create an engaging itinerary. Optional activities available.
Duration 14 days Destinations Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, Puerto Iguazu, Iguazu Falls, Foz Do Iguacu, Buenos Aires Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $75 Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $1,239
15% Off- US$1,053You save $186
Hostel stays in Buenos Aires cost around $200 per day and include free Spanish lessons at local markets plus guided bike rides past Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada. Head to La Boca's famous Caminito Walkway and tour La Bombonera stadium, where Boca Juniors play their home matches. The 6-hour Laguna Esmeralda trail takes you through Patagonian turbales and fueguina forests in Tierra del Fuego. Walk to Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) in UNESCO-listed Iguazu National Park and see the massive waterfalls up close. Catch sunrise from Christ the Redeemer before heading down to Rio's beaches, with budget hostel stays throughout. Tango lessons are included during your time in Buenos Aires.
Duration 13 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Tigre, Iguazu Falls, Puerto Iguazu, Rio de Janeiro Age Range Ages 18-55 Price Per Day $205 Operator On The Go Tours From $3,555
25% Off- US$2,666You save $889
Argentine classics priced at $100 per day include accommodation, breakfast, and major excursions. Madero Tango Show, Mendoza wineries, and Bariloche's lakes included, with comfortable bus connections between cities.
Duration 11 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Mendoza, San Carlos De Bariloche Age Range Ages 18+ Price Per Day $109 Operator Hi Travel Argentina From
25% Off- US$1,204
Cultural immersion costs $50 per day with stays in chosen hostels or hotels in Salta and Purmamarca. Breakfast and guided excursions included, with optional airport transfers available.
Duration 5 days Destinations Salta, Campo Quijano, San Antonio de los Cobres, Purmamarca, Maimara, Tilcara, Humahuaca Age Range Ages 18+ Price Per Day $85 Operator Hi Travel Argentina From
25% Off- US$425
Duration 7 days Destinations El Calafate, El Chalten Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $179 Operator Signature DMC From
25% Off- US$1,250
Argentine essentials for $90 per day, with breakfast accommodation in Buenos Aires and Mendoza, plus guided tours. Tango show dinner, wine tastings, and Aconcagua Valley excursion included, with night bus transportation between cities.
Duration 8 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Mendoza Age Range Ages 18+ Price Per Day $93 Operator Hi Travel Argentina From
25% Off- US$747
Budget Tours & Trips to Argentina Reviews
- 3-Days Iguazu Falls Tour of the Argentinian and Brazilian Side
The tour ran very smoothl from the time our guide met us at the airport to the time we were dropped back at the airport. The guide & driver were there when promised. There was the right balance between time with & without the guide. The real benefit was being able to skip the queues ( particularly at the Brazil- Argentinian border) & having someone point you to the best spots & where to go. In the big crowds this made paying for the guided tour pay for itself a 100 times over. Our guide, Alex, was very knowledgeable on the local butterflies, animals, geography- anything you asked about he knew & could explain which made the trip much more interesting. We upgraded the accommodation to the Loi Suites which were absolutely fantastic. I would recommend this very professionally handled tour.
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 Falls on a Shoestring (3N)
The falls were magnificent! I really enjoyed the Argentina side, and the guide who showed us around was quite good. The guide who showed us around the Brazil side chose to speak very little English (he can speak English), so I felt pretty lost and uninformed for most of that day. My booking at the hostel was not on file, so I ended up being booked into different accommodation, which was fine but made the day of arrival a bit stressful and confusing
What our customers ask about Budget Tours & Trips 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."