What is the typical length of tours from Buenos Aires to Patagonia?

Travelers can choose from tours lasting 3 to 22 days with most people selecting 8 to 15-day trips. The popular 15-day Argentina Highlights tour covers the essential stops: Buenos Aires El Calafate Ushuaia and the Perito Moreno Glacier. For those with limited time 3-day focused trips to destinations like Bariloche or El Calafate are available. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "This tour is breath taking - we saw whales in Puerto Madryn Penguins in Ushuaia and lots of guanacos in the south."

What's the best time of year to start a Patagonia tour from Buenos Aires?

September through April brings the most reliable weather for exploring Patagonia from Buenos Aires. During these spring and summer months conditions are ideal for outdoor adventures and seeing local wildlife. The timing varies by region: El Calafate and Tierra del Fuego shine from October to March while whale watching at Puerto Madryn reaches its peak between June and December. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "We visited in October and had perfect weather for seeing the glaciers and wildlife."

What activities are typically included in the first few days starting in Buenos Aires?

The journey begins with an exploration of Buenos Aires's key sites including Plaza de Mayo La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery. The evening brings traditional tango entertainment with dinner at established venues like Madero Tango in Puerto Madero or La Ventana in San Telmo. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "The city tour gave us a perfect introduction to Buenos Aires culture before heading south to Patagonia."

How do I travel between Buenos Aires and Patagonian destinations?

Domestic flights connect Buenos Aires to Patagonia's main destinations with typical flight times of 3.5 hours to El Calafate and Ushuaia or 2.5 hours to Bariloche. Budget-conscious travelers can opt for overnight bus services to Puerto Madryn taking about 18 hours. Local operator Hi Travel Argentina notes that "distances are too long to make it by land domestic flights are needed for comfort and time optimization."

What accommodation is provided on these tours?

Accommodations typically center on 4-star properties such as the Arakur in Ushuaia Xelena in El Calafate and Design Suites in Bariloche. Those seeking more affordable options can find hostels and 3-star hotels throughout the region. According to traveler reviews: "The hotels were excellent especially the Arakur with its amazing views of the Beagle Channel."

What's included in the meal plans for Buenos Aires, Patagonia tours?

Tour packages generally cover daily hotel breakfasts a welcome dinner with tango entertainment in Buenos Aires and select meals at local estancias. Higher-end options like the 8-day Premium Discovery add special dining experiences such as mountain wine tastings and lamb confit at Estancia 25 de Mayo. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The food experiences especially at the estancias were a highlight of our Patagonian journey."

Patagonia Tours from Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires to Patagonia crosses Argentina, exploring the capital's tango and steak culture, flying south to El Calafate, visiting Perito Moreno Glacier, discovering Ushuaia at world's end, and experiencing extreme southern landscapes. Can you imagine the photos? You’re seeing Argentina's range from sophisticated capital to raw wilderness, and it will be etched in your memory forever.

Quick filters

10 best Patagonia tours from Buenos Aires

Quick filters

View Map
Nature & Wildlife
Exploring Full Patagonia Argentina & Chile
4.8 (2 reviews)
"What a wonderful places!!"
Doris, traveled in February
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park,El Calafate,Perito Moreno Glacier,Puerto Natales,Mylodon Cave Natural Monument,Cerro Castillo,Torres del Paine National Park,Puerto Varas,San Carlos De Bariloche,San Martin de los Andes+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagonia+1 more
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Qwerty Travel Argentina
From
US$3,089per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour

View Map
Nature & Wildlife
Grand Patagonia Journey: Bariloche, El Calafate & Ushuaia
5.0 (1 review)
"We absolutely loved Argentina. The places, the people and the food!"
Mercedes, traveled in March
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, San Carlos De Bariloche,Nahuel Huapi National Park,Victoria Island,Los Arrayanes National Park,San Martin de los Andes,El Calafate,Perito Moreno Glacier,El Chalten,Los Glaciares National Park,Mount Fitz Roy,Ushuaia,Tierra del Fuego National Park+11 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagonia+1 more
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
People Travel and Experience
From
US$3,705per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Nature & Wildlife
Patagonia Adventure Tour 16 Days
4.8 (6 reviews)
"I loved Torres del Paine and could easily go back there. Ushuaia is a hidden gem."
CasperOlsen, traveled in December
Duration
16 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Valdes Peninsula,Puerto Piramides,Punta Tombo National Reserve,Rio Gallegos,El Calafate,Cerro Castillo,Torres del Paine National Park,El Chalten,Ushuaia,Tierra del Fuego National Park+9 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Country Region
Patagonia
Operated in
English
Operator
HI Travel South America
From
US$2,429per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Shared Room
View tour
View Map
Nature & Wildlife
Journeys: Discover Patagonia National Geographic
4.6 (9 reviews)
"It's the best tour I have checked off from my bucket list. We have taken ferry boats and caramans."
Jeffrey, traveled in February
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, San Carlos De Bariloche, Puerto Varas,Chiloe Island,Vicente Perez Rosales National Park,Osorno Volcano,Puerto Natales,Torres del Paine National Park,El Calafate,Los Glaciares National Park,Perito Moreno Glacier,Ushuaia,Isla Martillo+10 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagonia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
20% off
From $8,599
US$6,879per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Shared Room
View tour
View Map
City & Culture
Argentina - Buenos Aires, Bariloche and Calafate - 10 days
4.0 (1 review)
"Overall is good, special itinerary."
yanqing, traveled in October
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, San Carlos De Bariloche, Victoria Island,Los Arrayanes National Park,El Calafate,Perito Moreno Glacier,Los Glaciares National Park,El Chalten+5 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagonia+1 more
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Aborigen Tours
15% off
From $1,199
US$1,019per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Polar
Discover Patagonia
5.0 (3 reviews)
"The first jaguar on the "beach" at the side of the river. Our first sighting on the first river trip."
Hazel, traveled in January
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, El Chalten, Los Glaciares National Park,Cerro Torre Mountain,Perito Moreno Glacier,Torres del Paine National Park,Tierra del Fuego+4 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagonia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Exodus Adventure Travels
20% off
From $10,205
US$8,164per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Shared Room
View tour
View Map
City & Culture
10-Day Argentina, Iguazu & Patagonia Tour From Buenos Aires
4.5 (6 reviews)
"All the tours were beautiful—I highly recommend them. I would definitely do it again."
Agustin, traveled in October
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Puerto Iguazu, Trelew,Puerto Madryn,Valdes Peninsula,Puerto Piramides,El Calafate,Perito Moreno Glacier+5 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Country Region
Patagonia
Operated in
English
Operator
Tangol Tours
20% off
From
US$2,480per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Nature & Wildlife
Patagonia Express: Buenos Aires, El Calafate & Ushuaia
5.0 (2 reviews)
"The trip was great, lots to see in Agentina (nature and city). I recommend this trip."
David, traveled in December
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, Ushuaia,San Antonio de Areco+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagonia+1 more
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
People Travel and Experience
20% off
From
US$2,860per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
Hike Patagonia In Depth
3.6 (6 reviews)
"Well organized adventure focused tours. Exceeded my expectations in every way."
Kayla, traveled in October
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, El Chalten, Los Glaciares National Park,El Calafate,Perito Moreno Glacier,Puerto Natales,Torres del Paine National Park,Lago Nordenskjöld,Lake Pehoé+6 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagonia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
25% off
From $6,599
US$4,949per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Shared Room
G Adventures offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $247
View tour
View Map
City & Culture
Argentina - Buenos Aires and Ushuaia - 7 days
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagoniaLos Glaciares National Park+2 more
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Aborigen Tours
15% off
From $699
US$594per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
City & Culture
Argentina - Buenos Aires, Calafate and Ushuaia - 10 days
4.7 (6 reviews)
"They pass a lot of information that makes the experience even more enjoyable."
Ricardo, traveled in June
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park,Perito Moreno Glacier,Ushuaia,Tierra del Fuego National Park+3 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagoniaLos Glaciares National Park+2 more
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Aborigen Tours
15% off
From $1,160
US$986per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
City & Culture
Patagonia Highlights: Buenos Aires to Santiago | 12 Days - 4-Star W/All Hotel Pick-Ups
4.7 (12 reviews)
"I highly recommend this tour. Well organized, communicated and very friendly people."
Geetha, traveled in July
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier,Puerto Natales,Mylodon Cave Natural Monument,Torres del Paine National Park,Santiago+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagonia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Wanderful Holidays LLC
10% off
From $3,099
US$2,789per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Nature & Wildlife
Argentina & Chile : El Calafate, Torre Del Paine W/local flights
4.5 (4 reviews)
"Reliable, trustworthy, & efficient."
Rhett, traveled in July
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier,Puerto Natales,Mylodon Cave Natural Monument,Torres del Paine National Park,Lake Pehoé,Santiago+5 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagonia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Wonderful Holidays UK
9% off
From $3,435
US$3,126per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
End of the Earth
4.6 (41 reviews)
"Excellent tour with a great bunch of people from around the world."
Paul, traveled in November
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, El Chalten, Los Glaciares National Park,El Calafate,Perito Moreno Glacier,Puerto Natales,Torres del Paine National Park,Lake Pehoé,Ushuaia,Tierra del Fuego National Park,Isla Martillo+8 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Andes MountainsMount Fizroy and Cerro TorrePatagonia+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
25% off
From $5,649
US$4,237per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Shared Room
G Adventures offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $212
View tour
View Map
Nature & Wildlife
Best of Patagonia: Argentina & Chile 11 Days Tour
5.0 (3 reviews)
"We saw beautiful landscapes, visited both Argentina and Chile, went hiking, watched penguins and other local animals, and even did glacier trekking."
Boris, traveled in February
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, El Calafate,Perito Moreno Glacier,Puerto Natales,Torres del Paine National Park,Balmaceda,Santiago+5 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Andes MountainsPatagonia+1 more
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
GUIDEcuador Travel
25% off
From
US$7,975per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour