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HIGHLIGHTS

Buenos Aires - Iguazú Falls - El Chaltén - El Calafate - Puerto Natales -Torres del Paine - Santiago de Chile

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HIGHLIGHTS

Buenos Aires - Iguazú Falls - El Chaltén - El Calafate - Puerto Natales -Torres del Paine - Santiago de Chile

days 13
  • Experience the best of Argentina and Chile. Begin your 13-day adventure in Buenos Aires, travel through Iguazú and Patagonia, and conclude your trip in vibrant Santiago de Chile.
  • Feel the mist of Iguazú Falls and the crisp air of Patagonia — two of South America’s most unforgettable encounters with nature.
  • Explore remote lands around El Chaltén, El Calafate, and Puerto Natales, home to turquoise lakes, hanging glaciers, and endless horizons.
  • Savor Argentina’s culinary soul in a tango dinner or wine experience, and end your trip with Chilean hospitality beneath the Andes.

This journey is a love letter to South America’s wild beauty — a route that connects vibrant cities, endless plains, glaciers, and rainforests. From the tango-filled nights of Buenos Aires to the thunder of Iguazú Falls and the majestic silence of Patagonia, this trip captures the soul of two countries shaped by nature’s extremes. Expect a blend of adventure and comfort, where every stop reveals a new landscape, a new flavor, and a deeper connection with this fascinating corner of the world. This adventure starts in Buenos Aires and ends in Santiago de Chile.

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Day 1

Start of your Adventure! - Buenos Aires

Planetarium in Palermo neighbourhood, Buenos Aires.

 

  • Transfer Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) / Buenos Aires Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Buenos Aires.

 

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  • Our recommendations for your first day in Buenos Aires

Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, che! (“che” means “guy” in Argentina). For this first day, feel free to wander the cobblestone streets lined with outdoor cafes, enjoy the mouthwatering aroma of world-famous Argentine beef sizzling on an open parrilla (barbeque), and browse the local antique and artisan markets that offer plenty of bargain shopping.

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Planetarium in Palermo neighbourhood, Buenos Aires.
Day 2

City Tour & Tango Show - Buenos Aires

Tango dancers in buenos aires show

 

  • Half-Day Buenos Aires City Tour

Today we will pick you up at your hotel to explore Buenos Aires’s major tourist attractions on a tour that covers all the highlights of this cultural metropolis. You will learn about the Porteños’ lifestyle, vibrant culture, and music.

On our way to “Plaza de Mayo” square, we will visit important historical monuments and significant buildings such as the “Casa Rosada” government house and the Congress. We will experience the European flair that has given the city its fame by strolling around eclectic neighborhoods. From antique San Telmo and colorful working-class La Boca to the fancy and chic Recoleta with its famous cemetery, representing the elegant and historical Buenos Aires and containing the graves of many of Argentina’s emblematic figures, such as Eva Perón. At the end of the tour, we will take you back to your hotel.

 

  • Half-Day Tango Show and Dinner

We will pick you up from your hotel to take you to a legendary venue where you will discover one of our oldest traditions.
You will enjoy a tango and music show performed by a group of local artists immersed in their passion for this genre. The manners, elegance, atmosphere, attire, and dance steps practiced by tango lovers 100 years ago will come to life again, transporting you through time for one night.
The show will be accompanied by a delicious three-course à la carte dinner and beverages. At the end of the evening, we will take you back to your hotel.

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Tango dancers in buenos aires show
Day 3

Explore the Iguazú Falls! - Puerto Iguazú

view of iguazu falls

 

  • Transfer Buenos Aires Hotel / Jorge Newbery International Airport (AEP)

At the specified time, you will be transferred to Jorge Newbery International Airport.

  • Transfer Puerto Iguazú Airport / Puerto Iguazú Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Puerto Iguazú.

  • Half-Day Iguazú Falls Brazilian side

Today we will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy a trip to the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu National Park for the best panoramic view of the falls.

We will start the tour at the Visitor Center, which serves as a transfer hub, as accessing the trails requires boarding panoramic Autobuses that transport visitors within the park.

The walkway route extends for 1,200 meters, offering a spectacular panoramic view of the 275 waterfalls that make up the Iguazú Falls. The most important on the Brazilian side are four: Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamín Constant, and Salto Unión or Devil’s Throat. Once the tour is completed, we will arrive at the panoramic elevator, which will allow us to return to the bus that will take us back to the entrance gate.
Finally, we will take you back to your hotel.

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view of iguazu falls
Day 4

Iguazú Falls Argentine side & Dinner Experience - Puerto Iguazú

Girl looking at iguazu falls

 

  • Full-Day Iguazú Falls Argentine side

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel to spend the day exploring the Argentine side of Iguazú National Park, which covers 677 km².
The falls are surrounded by a subtropical forest with exuberant vegetation, home to many different species of wildlife such as toucans, parrots and coatis, just to name a few.

Different walkways distributed across three trails (Upper, Lower, and Devil’s Throat) will allow you to get close to the waterfalls from many different perspectives. You will be amazed by the force of millions of liters of water falling at different heights. To reach the famous Devil’s Throat, the most imposing waterfall, we will take the ecological train, so you will save a bit of energy to continue exploring the park.

At the end of the excursion, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

 

  • Half-Day The Argentine Dinner Experience

In the evening, you will make your own way to the Argentine Experience in Iguazú to enjoy a unique night with a fun culinary experience. Experience rich Argentine culture through food: taste local dishes, drink exceptional wine, and mingle with fellow travelers from around the world. The tasting menu consists of five dishes, giving you an introduction to traditional local specialties, paired with three selected wines, each from the country’s most celebrated wine regions. Additionally, you will learn how to properly seal an empanada and prepare your own mate while sharing stories with other travelers from around the world. At the end of the experience, you will need to make your own way back to the hotel.

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Girl looking at iguazu falls
Day 5

Welcome to Patagonia! - El Chaltén

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  • Transfer Puerto Iguazú Hotel / Puerto Iguazú Airport

At the specified time, you will be transferred to Puerto Iguazú Airport.

  • Transfer El Calafate Airport / El Chaltén Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in El Chaltén.

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Day 6

Enjoy your free day in El Chalten

Person hiking in El Chaltén, Patagonia, Argentina.

 

  • Day at leisure in El Chalten

Today, our recommendation for is going on a Hike to Laguna Capri.

This walk begins with a gentle slope on one of the banks of the Río de las Vueltas valley, where El Chaltén is located. You will walk through part of the Patagonian forest, made up mostly of Lengas and Ñires trees. During the tour you can see Magellan Woodpeckers. Upon reaching Laguna Capri, we will sit on the beaches of the lagoon to contemplate and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. From Laguna Capri you get fantastic views of Mount Fitz Roy in the distance.

We will then return by the same path to El Chalten

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Person hiking in El Chaltén, Patagonia, Argentina.
Day 7

Time to Explore the City - El Calafate

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  • Transfer Chaltén Hotel / Calafate Hotel

At the appropriate time, you will be picked up to board a bus to go from your hotel in El Chaltén to your hotel in El Calafate.

  • Day at leisure in El Calafate

Today you will have a free day in the city.

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Day 8

Safari Azul & Glacier Exploration - El Calafate

El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier

 

  • Full-Day Safari Azul to Perito Moreno Glacier

We will pick you up from your hotel to head to Los Glaciares National Park. We will arrive at Bajo las Sombras Port, just 7 km from the walkways, where we will embark to cross Lake Rico for 20 minutes until we disembark on the opposite shore.

Accompanied by the guide, we will walk along the lake shore for 30 minutes, observing the south face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, keeping an eye out for possible calving events, enjoying the scenery, and taking photos.

We will return to the embarkation point through a dense forest, and then navigate again to appreciate the southern face of the glacier from the water, just a few meters away. Upon returning to the port, we will take the bus to the park walkways, where we will have 2 hours to enjoy the incredible panoramic view.

If you wish to have lunch after the tour, the park has a service area with a restaurant and a snack bar. After exploring, we will take you back to your hotel.

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El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 9

Continue your trip to Chilean Patagonia - Puerto Natales

puerto-natales-city-view

 

  • Full-Day Torres del Paine National Park with drop-off in Puerto Natales

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel to visit Torres del Paine National Park. It will be a long day, but every hour will be worth it. Along the way, you are likely to see guanacos, Patagonian hares, and even condors.

After crossing the Patagonian steppe from north to south, we will reach the Cancha Carrera border post, where the guide will assist you with customs documentation. From there, we will travel through southern Chile until we reach the park. Before entering, we will stop at the panoramic viewpoint of Lake Sarmiento to get the first complete view of Paine and its wildlife. Around midday, we will take a short walk along the shore of Laguna Amarga, reaching the Paine waterfall, and have an outdoor lunch enjoying the scenery.

Within the National Park, we will make short stops at prominent viewpoints and walk to Salto Grande waterfall or the shore of Lake Nordenskjold to get closer to the Cuernos del Paine. Then, we will visit the Pehoe Lake Viewpoint, which offers one of the most spectacular views of Torres del Paine.
After enjoying the last views of the day, you will board a new transfer at Cerro Castillo that will take you to your hotel in Puerto Natales.

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Day 10

Grey Glacier Navigation - Puerto Natales

Torres del Paine - Grey Glacier

 

  • Full-Day Grey Glacier Navigation

We will pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Natales and head to Torres del Paine National Park. We will arrive at Hotel Lago Grey one hour before the navigation departure and check in at the main desk.

To reach the boarding area, we will need to walk for 35-40 minutes (1.5 km) from the parking area located on the banks of the Pingo River. We will cross a bridge, walk through a lenga forest, and then continue across Grey Beach to board the catamaran.

Shortly after, we will begin the navigation to Grey Glacier aboard the Grey III catamaran, enjoying the scenery of floating icebergs, lush vegetation, and mountains. The boat will approach the different faces of the glacier, allowing us to observe its nearly 6 km width and 20-30 meters height.
After the activity, we will take the same return path to the parking area, where the vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Natales.

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Torres del Paine - Grey Glacier
Day 11

Flight to Santiago de Chile

Santiago de Chile with mountains in the background

 

  • Transfer Puerto Natales Airport / Puerto Natales Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

  • Transfer Santiago de Chile Airport / Santiago de Chile Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Santiago de Chile.

Between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this modern city offers all kinds of attractions for curious travelers. From different viewpoints in the city, you can see the natural beauties surrounding Santiago: the snow-capped mountains and the beautiful Valle del Maipo, where the best Chilean wine is produced.

Santiago de Chile is known as the home of Pisco Sour, the delicious Cabernet Sauvignon, and the “Sanhattan” district, which is a stylish fusion between Manhattan and Santiago,  and heaven on earth for enthusiastic shoppers. 

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Santiago de Chile with mountains in the background
Day 12

City Tour & San Cristobal Hill - Santiago de Chile

Santiago de Chile - City

 

  • Half-Day City Tour & San Cristobal Hill

At the agreed time, we will pick you up at your hotel to visit the historic center of the city. We will visit the Plaza de la Constitución where the “La Moneda” palace, the current seat of government, is located.

We continue on foot to the Plaza de Armas, surrounded by the Metropolitan Cathedral, the palace of the Royal Audience, the Central Post Office and other buildings of historical interest as well as the Central Market. From there we continue by vehicle to San Cristobal Hill where we take the cable car (or ecological bus or funicular) to the summit to appreciate a wonderful panoramic view of the entire city.

At the end of the tour, we will return to your hotel.

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Santiago de Chile - City
Day 13

End of your Adventure!

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  • Transfer Santiago de Chile Hotel / Santiago de Chile Airport

At the specified time, you will be transferred to the Santiago de Chile Airport

This is the end of your adventure. Until next time!

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Prices per person
Accomodation INN & B&B
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3925 USD
Accomodation Comfort
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4335 USD
Accomodation Superior
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5070 USD
Accomodation Luxury
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  • Prices in US Dollars.
  • Valid until April 2026 (ask for prices at Christmas and New Year).
  • Prices are per person, based on 2 people in double occupancy. Single rates are available on request.
  • Flights are not included in the price but can be arranged on request.
included
  • 2 Nights in Buenos Aires
  • 2 Nights in Puerto Iguazu
  • 2 Nights in El Chalten
  • 2 Nights in El Calafate
  • 2 Nights in Puerto Natales
  • 2 Nights in Santiago de Chile
  • Transfers & Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tours described in the itinerary.
  • Bilingual guides (English/Spanish) when mentioned in the itinerary.
not included
  • Fees & Mandatory Documentation (For more information click HERE).Except when mentioned in the itinerary.
  • International or Domestic Flights (quoted separated if requested).
  • Travel / Medical Insurance – To get a free quotation please follow this link: Travel Insurance.
  • Tips: For more information click HERE.
  • Hotels, transfers, tours and other services not described in the itinerary.
Flights needed for this itinerary

plane-icon BUENOS AIRES - IGUAZU FALLS - EL CALAFATE - SANTIAGO DE CHILE

ESTIMATED COST FOR THE FLIGHTS ON THIS TRIP: Local flights cost from $200 per person per segment. We offer special rates on flights for this tailor-made itinerary.

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