Buenos Aires & Calafate

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Amazing Argentina is calling! Your adventure begins in Buenos Aires, the perfect blend of vibrant city life with South American style. The old-world charm of this modern city can be felt in both the culture and architecture. Explore famous squares, historic buildings, and eclectic art galleries during the day, then hit the town and take in some tango at night...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit to Estancia Cristina Discovery with 4-wheel drive vehicle to Upsala Glacier viewpoint (12.5 hours)

What's this trip about?

    Amazing Argentina is calling! Your adventure begins in Buenos Aires, the perfect blend of vibrant city life with South American style. The old-world charm of this modern city can be felt in both the culture and architecture. Explore famous squares, historic buildings, and eclectic art galleries during the day, then hit the town and take in some tango at night! After a comfortable flight to Calafate, your exploration of the country's most majestic wonders begins. Enjoy two days worth of tours in the breathtaking Los Glaciares National Park, where you'll see two of its most famous glaciers: the massive Upsala Glacier, and the beautiful and historically significant Perito Moreno Glacier. Enjoy walking tours through the catwalks, motorboat outings, and trekking over the thousand year old ice mass.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityBuenos Aires
End CityArgentina

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina

Attractions

  • Buenos Aires
  • El Calafate
  • Los Glaciares National Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Short Cruise
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Buenos Aires (EZE)
    • All airport transfers
    • 3 nights in Buenos Aires at the Hotel Kenton Palace, or similar
    • Buenos Aires City Tour including stop at Café Tortoni
    • Dinner & Tango Show at El Viejo Almacen (with transfers)
    • One-way, economy class flight from Buenos Aires (AEP) to Calafate (FTE)
    • 3 nights in El Calafate at the Hotel Kosten Aike, or similar
    • Visit to Estancia Cristina Discovery with 4-wheel drive vehicle to Upsala Glacier viewpoint
    • Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
    • Safari Nautico Navigation Tour
    • Glaciarium Museum visit
    • One-way, economy class flight from Calafate (FTE) to Buenos Aires (AEP)
    • 1 night in Buenos Aires at the Hotel Kenton Palace, or similar
    • Breakfast daily *Please note: City Tourist Tax is not included and you will be required to pay in destination. City taxes are typically $1.00 USD per person per night

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Buenos Aires!

Arrive in beautiful Buenos Aires, and be welcomed at the airport before enjoying a transfer to your accommodation. 

Start your night off with a culinary feast celebrating the local flavor! Consider eating at a "Parrilla." Parrilla simply means "grill," but at these establishments, you'll usually find a huge fire pit of roasting meat right in the center of the action.

Day 2 Buenos Aires

Today, embark on an extensive tour of Argentina's capital city, including a coffee break at Buenos Aires' oldest literati cafe.

In the evening, enjoy a tango show - the perfect kickoff for your adventure in Argentina! 

Day 3 Buenos Aires

Spend the day exploring the city on your own today! Enjoy the day at leisure, stopping at the city's most iconic, historical landmarks. After an energizing breakfast, head to the spectacular 19th-century Plaza de Mayo. At the base of this bustling square, you'l...

Day 4 Buenos Aires - Calafate

Enjoy one final breakfast in Buenos Aires before being transferred to the local airport for your flight to Calafate. After a relaxing flight, enjoy a transfer to your home for the next three nights.

Celebrate your first night in El Calafate by indulging i...

Day 5 Calafate

Chill out with a visit to Argentina's famous glacier park and the famous Estancia Cristina today! 

Day 6 Calafate

Today is jam-packed with adventure! See one of the country's most iconic glaciers by foot and on water, then stop at a museum where you'll learn all about these chilling wonders.

Day 7 Calafate - Buenos Aires

Start the day with one final breakfast in Calafate, then it's back to Buenos Aires!

Celebrate your last night by treating yourself to a culinary feast sampling all of Argentina's most famous snacks and sips; you'll want to try empanadas or asado, before ending on a sweet note with some dulce de leche.

Day 8 Depart Argentina

Enjoy one last transfer to the airport in accordance with your departure flight. 

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Price From $3,865
Price per day$483
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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