Off the Beaten Path Tour of Argentina for Season Travelers

Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, Argentina

What to expect on this itinerary

From the rich culture of La Pampa to the unmatched beauty of Salta and Jujuy, Argentina is an ideal destination to venture off the beaten path. As you cruise through the magnificent Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia, you can admire the unique beauty of ancient glaciers and crystal-clear waters. You can also savor the taste of Argentine wine in Cafayate as you gaze upon the gorgeous mountains of the country’s northern region. On this luxurious, 8-day excursion through Argentina, you will uncover some of South America’s most fascinating hidden treasures.

Countries Visited

Argentina

Places Visited

Buenos Aires, El Chalten, Salta

Suggested Duration

8 Days

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Day 1

Buenos Aires – Arrive and Attend a Performance at Teatro Colon

Argentina is a country that is full of hidden gems that are waiting to be explored. To begin your journey, you will arrive in the country’s lively capital city of Buenos Aires, where you will be met by your private driver and transferred to your luxurious accommodation in the city’s oldest neighborhood. Once you check-in, you will have time to settle in to your and wander through the charming streets of San Telmo before meeting your private guide to begin your evening adventure.

When you are ready, you will be transferred to the Teatro Colon opera house, which is considered to be one of the best opera houses in the world. As you arrive, you will be amazed by the intricate architecture of the building. This evening, you will be provided with the exclusive opportunity to attend a live performance at the renowned opera house. After the show, your guide will provide you with a delicious dinner recommendation, where you can enjoy your first Argentine meal in complete luxury. After dinner, you will be returned to your luxurious accommodation, where you will have the remainder of the evening to spend at your leisure.

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Day 2

Buenos Aires – Delight in an Excursion to La Pampa

Day 3

Buenos Aires – Explore the Charming Town of Tigre

Day 4

El Chalten – Luxuriate in Los Glaciares National Park on a Private Yacht

Day 5

El Chalten – Uncover the Beauty of Mt. Fitz Roy on a Guided Trek

Day 6

Salta – Experience the Best of Salta and Jujuy on a Private Tour

Day 7

Salta – Taste Cafayate’s Finest Vintages and Visit the Area’s Top Wineries

Day 8

Salta – Enjoy the Morning in Salta and Head for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Delight in a world-class performance at Buenos Aires’ magnificent Teatro Colon opera house
  • Immerse yourself in authentic, Argentine culture during a full day’s excursion to La Pampa
  • Discover the charming alternative to Buenos Aires’ bustling city center during a tour of Tigre
  • Cruise through Los Glaciares National Park on a private yacht tour
  • Trek through Patagonia during a guided tour and experience the majesty of Mt. Fitz Roy
  • Uncover the beauty of Salta and Jujuy in Argentina’s, which are located in Argentina’s northernmost province
  • Sample Cafayate’s delicious wines and explore the region’s excellent wineries
  • Treasure the peaceful charm of Salta and explore its fascinating Museum of High Altitude Archeology

Detailed Description

You will be spellbound by the majesty of Patagonia as you cruise through the shining waters of Los Glaciares National Park on a private yacht before being delighted by the shocking colors of Salta and Jujuy. On this luxurious, 8-day journey through Argentina, you will explore many of the country’s best-kept secrets during a privately curated tour.

Your tour will begin in Buenos Aires, which is Argentina’s capital city. Here, you will be provided with the opportunity to attend a world-class performance at the Teatro Colon opera house. Furthermore, you will indulge in an excursion to the province of La Pampa, which is known as Argentina’s heartland. As you continue your journey, you will be thoroughly captivated by a traditional gaucho show and feasting on local cuisine. From Buenos Aires, you will also enjoy a tour of the neighboring town of Tigre. Hallowed as a local escape from the bustling center of the city, Tigre’s will allow you to relax in its serene environment. Leaving Tigre, you will transfer to Patagonia and the town of El Chalten. Here, you will explore Los Glaciares National Park on a private yacht before traversing around Mt. Fitz Roy.

Finally, you will arrive in Salta, which is a charming city in Argentina’s northernmost region. Here, you will traverse Salta and Jujuy. On a privately guided tour, you will sample the finest vintages of Cafayate, which is Argentina’s lesser-known wine region. During your wine tour, you will visit the area’s top wineries, where you can enjoy an excellent tasting of Argentinian wines. Throughout this luxurious, 8-day journey through Argentina, you will be amazed by the country’s uncharted regions and captivated by its many treasures that are waiting to be uncovered.

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Starting Price

$3,300 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

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  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Argentina, Chile Tour Review: El Chalten, Laguna de los Tres, Patagonia, 13 Nights

It was a seamless trip to Patagonia. All pick-ups, transfers, tickets, and excursions were put together and executed flawlessly!

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Chile, Argentina Trip Review: Patagonia, Laguna de los Tres, Perito Moreno Glacier, Cruise, Hiking, 3 Weeks

The trip was amazing. Everything we expected of Patagonia! Ice, ice, and more ice. Zicasso’s travel specialist did a great job organizing the trip based on our desires. We hit all the highlights for sure and hiked and hiked.

The only hiccup with the travel arrangements was one driver not showing up for delivery of us to the airport for an early-morning flight. It was a scramble, but we made it.

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Argentina, Chile Trip Review: Buenos Aires, Tigre Delta, Peninsula Valdes, Puerto Madryn, El Chalten, Laguna de los Tres, Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi National Park, Peulla, Puerto Varas, Lago Llanquihue, Santiago, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Hiking, Sailboat, 17 Days

It was another excellent adventure in South America. During this trip, I was able to discover South America and learn more about Argentina and Chile, and see more unique landscapes of Argentina and Chile.

This is how the trip was broken down:

Buenos Aires

I cannot thank our guide enough for teaching me more about Argentinian history, showing me historical places and some of the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires capital, and a few neighborhoods of Buenos Aires province.

I even was on a private boat sailing on the Tigre Delta and rode subways in Buenos Aires.

Peninsula Valdés

I highly enjoyed my stay here as I got to enjoy a different part of Patagonia that is a coastal region. I enjoyed seeing the sea lions and elephant seals with my own eyes. The experience in San Lorenzo penguin colony was an experience I will never forget, seeing the penguins so close. I can’t believe I explored a small part of Chubut province, especially Puerto Madryn, the first European settlement in the Patagonia region. Our guide did a great job driving me and teaching me about the wildlife here in Peninsula Valdés.

El Chaltén

I will not forget this hike. I give credit to our guide for being patient with me and very helpful to me, as it was a challenging hike to Laguna de los Tres. Twelve hours, hiking 23km. The fact that I survived the hike and saw Laguna de los Tres is unbelievable. The drive from the airport to El Chaltén was one of the most beautiful car rides I ever had, as I saw the silhouette of Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.

Bariloche

Our guides helped show me this beautiful city of lakes and the famous Nahuel Huapi National Park.

Peulla

The journey from Bariloche to Peulla was so beautiful. The difference in colors of Lake Nahuel Huapi and Lake Frías made me appreciate this beautiful journey.

Puerto Varas

To see two volcanoes from your hotel over Lago Llanquihue is a breathtaking scene itself. Our guide was excellent, teaching me the history of Puerto Varas and taking me to towns around Puerto Varas.

Santiago

My favorite part of this final section was visiting Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. I love how unique Valparaíso is. Our guide was very helpful in teaching me the history of Chile and also the current events of Chile.

Another great and memorable trip in South America.

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Argentina Honeymoon Review: Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Tango Show, Hiking, Glacier, Horseback Riding, 10 Days

Zicasso’s travel specialist planned the honeymoon of our dreams! She seamlessly scheduled our time in Buenos Aires and Patagonia.

Our excursions included a tango show, hikes, mini-trekking on Perito Moreno Glacier, and horseback riding on an estancia. Our lodging and transportation were so convenient.

We would not have been able to plan this ideal trip without her expertise. She kept in consistent contact with us prior to and throughout our stay, and provided us with great food recommendations and travel tips. We got the full Argentine experience and we would do it all over again!

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Argentina, Chile Vacation Review: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Lake District, Calafate, Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine National Park, Cruise, Glacier Visit, 3 Weeks

We enjoyed the trip very much. We had planned to visit every place of interest to us in Patagonia on this trip, so it was quite a complex trip to arrange. Zicasso’s travel specialist did a great job overall. We had private guides and private cars for everything, so we could enjoy the experiences at our own pace and focus on the things that interested us.

We started in Buenos Aires, but our main focus was natural beauty. We spent a very interesting day and a half in the city, though. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the local history and the sites we visited. Next we went to Iguazú Falls, which was a spectacular experience. Our guide there was the only one who didn't seem as deep or as organized as all the others, but that was a minor issue. Although it is wickedly expensive, I would highly recommend that travelers stay in the one and only lodge inside the Iguazú Falls national park. We got a lot more out of our time there because we were right there at the park.

Next we went to the Lake District and spent memorable days on the water there; amazing scenery! We also saw condors during one of our day-long boat rides on the lake.

Next, we went to Calafate. Although we are not trekkers, the visits to the two main glaciers were unforgettable. The travel specialist had us in the VIP cabin for the day-long boat trip and we had a very knowledgeable guide for the visit to the Perito Moreno glacier.

We did the four-day cruise through Tierra del Fuego next, which I highly recommend, ending in Chile, where we spent two days at the Torres del Paine National Park, one by road in the park with a very knowledgeable private guide, and the second on a full-day lake tour with a marvelous lunch at a scenic ranch, with a close-up view to a glacier.

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Argentina, Antarctica Trip Review: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Patagonia, Scenery, 2 Weeks

The trip was amazing. We enjoyed every part of our travel—Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and Antarctica. Zicasso’s travel company planned a very exciting vacation experience. They were caring, understanding, and reliable throughout the vacation. The travel company booked exciting tours and excellent accommodations. This travel company met our needs and made us feel safe and informed. We would recommend them to travelers seeking vacation planning in South America.

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