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Best of Argentina with Self Drive in Patagonia (12 Days)

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From Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), Au. Teniente General Pablo Ricchieri, Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Arrival)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel NH Buenos Aires City)
Day 2
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel NH Buenos Aires City)
Included Activities
- South Buenos Aires Bike Tour - San Telmo, La Boca, Caminito, La Bombonera Stadium, Puerto Madero, Puente de la Mujer, Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur, Plaza de Mayo
Landmarks
Plaza Dorrego
Parque Lezama
La Bombonera Stadium
Caminito
Puente de la Mujer
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Plaza de Mayo
Casa Rosada
Day 3
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel NH Buenos Aires City)
Optional Activities
- Explore charming streets of Buenos Aires
- Day trip to nearby town of Tigre
Day 4
Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Quijote Hotel | El Calafate)
Day 5
El Calafate
El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Quijote Hotel | El Calafate)
Optional Activities
- Explore Perito Moreno Glacier on your own
Landmarks
Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 6
El Calafate to El Chaltén
El Calafate to El Chaltén
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kau Si Aike | El Chalten)
Day 7
El Chaltén
El Chaltén
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kau Si Aike | El Chalten)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided trek to the base of Mount Fitz Roy (Laguna de los Tres)
- Walk around the rocky peaks
Landmarks
Mount Fitz Roy
Laguna de los Tres
Day 8
El Chaltén
El Chaltén
Accommodation
Hotel (Kau Si Aike | El Chalten)
Optional Activities
- Trek to Cerro Torre
- Drive north along Rio de las Vueltas River valley
- Visit Lago del Desierto and Huemul Glacier
Landmarks
Cerro Torre
Lago del Desierto
Huemul Glacier
Day 9
El Chaltén to Puerto Iguazú
El Chaltén to Puerto Iguazú
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (El Pueblito Iguazu | Puerto Iguazu)
Day 10
Puerto Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú
Meals
Breakfast (Early breakfast before 7:45 AM pickup)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (El Pueblito Iguazu | Puerto Iguazu)
Included Activities
- Full-Day Excursion to Iguazú Falls, Argentine Side - Lower Circuit (Circuito Inferior), Upper Circuit (Circuito Superior), Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) with Jungle Train and 1,000-meter walkway
Optional Activities
- Gran Aventura boat tour - speedboat ride up river canyon into the spray of the falls
Landmarks
Iguazú National Park
Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo)
San Martín Island
Day 11
Puerto Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú
Meals
Breakfast (Early breakfast before 7:45 AM pickup)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (El Pueblito Iguazu | Puerto Iguazu)
Included Activities
- Half-Day Excursion to Iguazú Falls, Brazilian Side - scenic trail walk, panoramic views including Floriano, Deodoro, and Benjamin falls, Devil's Throat canyon viewpoint, panoramic elevator
Optional Activities
- Lunch at traditional Brazilian buffet-style restaurant
Landmarks
Iguaçu National Park (Brazil)
Day 12
Puerto Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional de Puerto Iguazú (IGR), Ruta Provincial 101 s/n, Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina (Departures)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Plaza Dorrego
Parque Lezama
La Bombonera Stadium
Caminito
Puente de la Mujer
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Plaza de Mayo
Casa Rosada

Landmarks
Perito Moreno Glacier

Landmarks
Mount Fitz Roy
Laguna de los Tres

Landmarks
Cerro Torre
Lago del Desierto
Huemul Glacier

Landmarks
Iguazú National Park
Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo)
San Martín Island

Landmarks
Iguaçu National Park (Brazil)

Accommodation
Meals
Additional Services

What's Not Included

Flights
Guide
Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel NH Buenos Aires City
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 3
Quijote Hotel | El Calafate
Hotel 3*
Days 4, 5
Kau Si Aike | El Chalten
Hotel
Days 6, 7, 8
El Pueblito Iguazu | Puerto Iguazu
Hotel 3*
Days 9, 10, 11

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4.4

Julien4.0•May 2026
Very good experience. Everything was very well organized. Just be careful to warn that the return trip for the Brazil...
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Kelly5.0•May 2026
We had an exceptional experience with TourRadar, thanks to Cristian’s outstanding planning and support. He designed a...
We had an exceptional experience with TourRadar, thanks to Cristian’s outstanding planning and support. He designed a custom 18-day itinerary for us that made the absolute most of our time. Every detail felt thoughtfully considered, and we were able to see so many incredible places without ever feeling rushed. Cristian handled all of our in-country flights seamlessly and even stepped in to help us check in with the airlines, which took a lot of stress off our shoulders. The accommodations were consistently wonderful, and each tour we went on was memorable in its own way. What really stood out was Cristian’s care throughout the trip. He checked in with us daily and was always available, day or night, whenever we had questions or needed assistance. That level of support made the whole experience feel easy and well looked after. We would absolutely recommend TourRadar, and especially Cristian, to anyone looking for a thoughtfully curated and truly unforgettable travel experience.Show more
Paula4.3•October 2026
I thought La Paz was quite beautiful. Surrounded by mountains, beautiful and colourful shops, interesting people,...
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Asked on June 10th, 2023
Is a car rental necessary or is there transportation provided from destination to destination?
Transport
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written June 2023
  There are transfer to Calafate and regular buses departing daily to Chalten. There are shuttle services from Chalten to the airport and some regular buses.
A
Alexander
Asked on April 29th, 2023
Does this tour (Best of Argentina) include flights from Buenos Aires to Patagonia and from Patagonia to Igazu falls?
Flights / Transfers
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written May 2023
  No, flights are not included.
- A
  Alexander
  Traveler•Written May 2023
  Do you know how we could book flights to line up with the tour and the airport drop offs?
- A
  Alexander
  Traveler•Written May 2023
  Which flights should we book? Or can we book any?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written May 2023
  We can help you with the internal flights or you can book them online at the airline web. We can help you with the name of the airline we recommend
- A
  Alexander
  Traveler•Written May 2023
  Could you tell me which flight times/ airline I should book in order to best line up with the itinerary of this trip?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written May 2023
  Flight Buenos Aires to Calafate 5 DEC 2023- Aerolineas argentinas. Flight Calafate to Iguazu 10 DEC 2023- Aerolineas argentinas. End of the tour 13 DEC 2023. Remember the car rental in Calafate is not included.
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  Alexander
  Traveler•Written May 2023
  If i wish to take the tour from saturday 2nd december can i confirm the price is 1746 australian dollars, and then ill need to pay for the flights and the car when in patagonia? is that correct?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written May 2023
  The price per passenger is 1888 USD, the system is going to show you in Australian dollars. Then you'll need to pay for flighst and car rental.

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