Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll land at Ministro Pistarini International Airport and head straight to your hotel with early check-in arranged. After settling in, you'll get your Argentina Challenge Adventure Kit and then take a 2-hour walking tour with a local guide. The choice is yours here - either explore the elegant northern neighborhoods with their European-style architecture, or check out the bohemian trendy areas. The tour wraps up with local ice cream, which is a nice way to start your time in Buenos Aires.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), Au. Teniente General Pablo Ricchieri, Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Meeting point area, outside customs area)
Included Activities
- Private transfer from airport to hotel
- Walking Orientation Tour of Buenos Aires neighborhood (2 hours) with local guide
- Tasting of local ice cream
Landmarks Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Eze Airport) 
- Day 2
Buenos Aires
Today you'll see Buenos Aires's main attractions on a guided tour starting with Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada. From there, you'll move through San Telmo, La Boca, and Recoleta neighborhoods with their strong European influence. The afternoon takes you to Recoleta Cemetery where you'll see impressive tombs including Eva Peron's. By evening you'll head back to your hotel with a snack and water provided along the way.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Buenos Aires highlights (5 hours)
- Visit to Plaza de Mayo
- Visit to Casa Rosada
- Visit to Congress
- Exploration of San Telmo neighborhood
- Exploration of La Boca neighborhood
- Exploration of Recoleta neighborhood
- Entrance to Recoleta Cemetery
- Snack and water
Landmarks Plaza de Mayo Casa Rosada Congress San Telmo La Boca Recoleta Cemetery - Day 3
San Antonio de Areco
You'll travel out to the countryside to El Ombú estancia in San Antonio de Areco for authentic gaucho culture. After walking through the town's historic streets and checking out the museums and old stores, lunch is a traditional asado barbecue at the ranch. In the afternoon, you can choose between horseback riding or biking through nature (swimming's available too if it's summer). The drive back to Buenos Aires happens by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional asado (barbecue) with beverages)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to San Antonio de Areco
- Exploration of San Antonio de Areco town including museums and pulperías
- Visit to El Ombú de Areco estancia (colonial-style working ranch from 1880)
- Traditional asado (barbecue) lunch
- Horseback riding in nature or bike ride (choice)
- Access to swimming pool (summer only)
- Return transfer to Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Relaxation in peaceful areas and siesta options
Landmarks San Antonio de Areco El Ombú de Areco - Day 4
El Calafate
Your flight takes you to El Calafate in Southern Patagonia, and you'll transfer to your hotel with early check-in guaranteed. This town sits right at the gateway to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few glaciers still advancing in the world. If you're interested, there's an optional visit to Nibepo Aike ranch for horseback riding, gaucho demonstrations, and a traditional Patagonian asado dinner.
Included Activities
- Private transfer from airport to hotel
- Early check-in
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding at Nibepo Aike estancia (1 hour)
- Welcome hot drink and snack at quincho
- Gaucho horsemanship demonstration
- Participation in ranch activities: milking cows, herding sheep, or learning ranch history
- Grilled lamb dinner at traditional Patagonian fire pit
Landmarks Lago Argentino Cerro Frías Nibepo Aike 
- Day 5
El Calafate
You'll head out early morning to Los Glaciares National Park, about 80 km away. At Punta Bandera you'll board the Cruz del Sur vessel and sail through Canal de los Témpanos. The boat stops at Bahía Toro for waterfall views, then Cerro Negro to see the hanging Black Glacier. Next comes Perito Moreno Glacier where you'll spend time on the catwalks. On the return, you'll stop at Glaciarium Museum to learn about glacier history before heading back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Early morning pickup from hotel
- Round trip transportation to Los Glaciares National Park
- Navigation on Cruz del Sur vessel
- Guided interpretive walk at Bahía Toro (approximately 700m, low difficulty)
- Walk at Cerro Negro with Black Glacier views (approximately 1,000m, medium difficulty)
- Visit to Perito Moreno Glacier with free time on catwalks
- Glaciarium Museum entrance and bilingual guide
Landmarks Los Glaciares National Park Perito Moreno Glacier Bahía Toro Cerro Negro Cerro Mayo Black Glacier Glaciarium Museum - Day 6
El Calafate
This is your free day in El Calafate. You could visit Cerro Frías outdoor activity center for horseback riding, ziplines, trekking, or 4x4 circuits with views of Lago Argentino and the surrounding mountains. Lunch happens at the quincho with mate and Argentine pastries in the afternoon. Or if you prefer something different, head to Laguna Nimes ecological reserve to see about 80 bird species and grab lunch at Buenos Cruces restaurant.
Optional Activities
- Cerro Frías Activity Center visit with choice of horseback riding, zipline, trekking, or 4x4
- Lunch at quincho (rustic dining room)
- Mate (Argentine herbal tea) and traditional Argentine pastries at tea time
- Hotel pickup and return
- Laguna Nimes ecological reserve visit (80 bird species including Chilean Flamingo)
- Hiking trail at Laguna Nimes
- Lunch at Buenos Cruces restaurant with guanaco meatloaf or nut-crusted trout
Landmarks Cerro Frías Fitz Roy Mountain Torres del Paine Laguna Nimes - Day 7
El Calafate to Ushuaia
You'll transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll take a 2-hour private walking tour with a local guide. The tour covers the waterfront promenade, the former government house, and the End of the World Museum where you'll learn about the area's history and the famous prison that operated there.
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer to airport
- Private transfer from airport to hotel
- Ushuaia City Tour (2 hours) with local guide
- Visit to former government house
- Visit to End of the World Museum
Landmarks Beagle Channel End of the World Museum 
- Day 8
Tierra del Fuego National Park
You'll spend a full day (8 hours) in Tierra del Fuego National Park. The main hike is the Coastal Path, about 4 miles with ups and downs, showing off views of lakes, sea, and mountains. Hot lunch gets served in a heated dome-tent with panoramic views. Later you'll paddle inflatable canoes down the freshwater Lapataia River for roughly an hour to reach Lapataia Bay where Route 3 ends. There's also an option to ride the Tren del Fin del Mundo instead if you prefer.
- Meals
- Lunch (Hot lunch with panoramic view in heated dome-tent)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup
- Entry to Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Guided hike on Coastal Path (approximately 4 miles, undulating terrain)
- Hot lunch in heated dome-tent
- Inflatable canoe paddling on Lapataia River to Lapataia Bay (approximately 1 hour, weather dependent)
- Rubber boots, cover pants, and lifejackets provided
- Return transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Tren del Fin del Mundo (Train to the End of the World) ride as alternative to paddling
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park Acigami Lake Roca Lake Lapataia River Lapataia Bay - Day 9
Martillo Island Penguin Colony
Starting at the tourist pier, you'll take a bus to Martillo Island via Estancia Harberton. The drive goes through Fuegian forest, winter centers, and peat valleys where you'll see the famous flag trees. You'll visit the Acatushán Museum of Birds and Marine Mammals, then board a semi-rigid boat for Martillo Island. There you'll walk marked trails for about an hour alongside Magellanic and Gentoo penguins with a specialized guide explaining their lives. After that you'll return to Harberton and head back to the tourist pier.
Included Activities
- Round-trip bus from tourist pier
- Specialized guide for penguin colony
- Entrance to Estancia Harberton
- Visit to Acatushán Museum of Birds and Marine Mammals
- Semi-rigid boat ride to Martillo Island
- 1-hour walk in penguin colony with marked trails
Landmarks Estancia Harberton Martillo Island Acatushán Museum of Birds and Marine Mammals - Day 10
Ushuaia to Departure
Time to head to Ushuaia airport at the right time for your flight home. Your 10-day adventure through Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and Ushuaia wraps up here with memories and experiences to take with you.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas, R.S. Galdeano s/n, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (Appropiate Departure Gate)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Ushuaia airport
