This 14-day journey blends Buenos Aires’ European elegance with Patagonia’s rugged wilderness, perfect for culture lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. From sipping malbec in cobblestone plazas to trekking on cerulean glaciers, this itinerary offers Argentina’s greatest hits.
Days 1-3: Buenos Aires Immersion
Day 1: Arrival in the Paris of South America
- Arrive at Ezeiza Airport (EZE), transfer to your hotel.
- Evening stroll through Plaza de Mayo, watching street performers under the iconic Casa Rosada.
- Dinner out for empanadas and Mendoza malbec.
Day 2: City of Contrasts
- VIP Private City Tour:
- Marvel at La Boca’s Caminito street (rainbow-colored houses).
- Stand beneath the Floralis Genérica steel flower sculpture.
- Explore El Ateneo Grand Splendid (theatre-turned-bookstore).
- Sunset cocktails at a rooftop bar.
Day 3: Gaucho Culture
- Day trip to San Antonio de Areco:
- Watch gauchos demonstrate horseback skills at an estancia.
- Feast on asado (Argentine BBQ) under ombú trees.
Pro Tip: Bring small USD bills for artisan leather goods at the pulpería (old-time general store).
Days 4-10: Patagonian Wonders
Day 4: Gateway to Glaciers
- Fly to El Calafate (3hr), check into your hotel.
- Evening walk at Laguna Nimez spotting flamingos.
Day 5: Walking on Ice
- Perito Moreno Glacier Trek:
- Strap on crampons to hike the glacier’s electric-blue crevasses.
- Boat ride along 200ft ice walls, listening to thunderous calving.
Packing Tip: Wear moisture-wicking layers – even summer temps hover near freezing on the ice.
Day 6: Estancia Adventure
- Estancia Classic Tour:
- Sail past icebergs to a 1914 sheep ranch.
- Hike to the “Cascada de los Perros” waterfall.
- Feast on Patagonian lamb at the ranch house.
Day 7-10: Trekker’s Paradise
- Bus to El Chaltén (3hr), check into your hotel.
- Optional hikes:
- Laguna de los Tres (full-day, iconic Fitz Roy views).
- Chorrillo del Salto (easy 2hr waterfall walk).
Days 11-13: Buenos Aires Revisited
Day 11: Culinary Capital
- Food Tour: Sample provoleta cheese, grass-fed steak, and dulce de leche alfajores.
- Evening tango show.
Day 12-13: Free Days
- Options:
- Bike Puerto Madero’s modern bridges.
- Take a Tigre Delta boat tour.
- Shop for leather goods in Palermo.
Day 14: Departure
- Morning visit to Mercado de San Telmo for last-minute souvenirs.
- Afternoon flight home from EZE.
Why This Itinerary Works
✔ Perfect balance: Mix of urban and nature.
✔ Unique access: Glacier trekking + working estancia experience.
✔ Food focus: From parrillas to hidden bodegóns.
Key Experiences:
- Trekking some of the most beautiful trails in the world.
- Hearing glaciers “sing” as they fall into the water.
- Enjoying amazing food and wine.
