You've seen the television nature documentaries, the epic travel shows and the stars on the dance floor. Now it's time to see and experience Argentina's most spectacular sights in Buenos Aires and Patagonia firsthand. Watch whales, hike iconic mountains and dance the Tango.
- See the wildlife of Península Valdés
- Watch Tango dancing at a milonga
- Tour Buenos Aires' trendy neighbourhoods
- Stay on a working Patagonian estancia
- Cruise by a calving glacier
- Hike in the Patagonian mountains
Start your adventure with Puerto Madryn’s ocean giants and Peninsula Valdes’ marine life before soaking up the diverse and vibrant Buenos Aires, including a night dancing in a Tango hall, then heading south to explore glaciers, lakes and towering mountains of Patagonia by foot and boat. This is a truly awe-inspiring once-in-a-lifetime adventure you and your family won’t want to miss.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1:
Depart UK
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Puerto Madryn.
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Day 2:
Arrive Puerto Madryn
Arrive in Puerto Madryn and transfer along the coastal road to your hotel.
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Day 3:
Whale watching
Spend the day searching for southern right whales with local marine biologists on two boat rides, one of which allows you to see the whales under the water.
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Day 4:
Peninsula Valdes Safari
Have a full day driving safari in the spectacular Peninsula Valdes National Park, searching for sea lions, elephant seals and a whole host of other Patagonian wildlife.
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Day 5:
Drive to Trelew & Fly to Buenos Aires
Drive to Trelew airport stopping on the way to see the penguins at Punta Tombo and fly to Buenos Aires.
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Day 6:
Buenos Aires city tour, Tango dinner & dancing
Have a guided tour of Buenos Aires' diverse neighbourhoods and in the evening go to one of the city’s Milongas for a night of Tango.
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Day 7:
Fly to El Calafate
Fly to El Calafate in Patagonia and drive to your estancia in the Los Glaciares National Park.
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Day 8:
Day at leisure in Los Glaciares National Park
Today you relax or participate in the activities provided by your accommodation, including cycling, rural work demonstrations and tucking in to a traditional asado.
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Day 9:
Explore Perito Moreno Glacier
Enjoy a day cruising and walking the catwalks around the Perito Moreno glacier as it calves off icebergs before your eyes.
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Day 10:
Drive to El Chalten & Cerro Torre hike
This morning you drive to El Chalten and in the afternoon take an easy hike to a spectacular viewpoint in the Cerro Torre.
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Day 11:
Laguna de los Tres Hike
Enjoy a guided hike on the renowned Laguna de los Tres trail and be rewarded with even more spectacular views.
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Day 12:
Day of Adventure in El Chalten
Have a fun-fuelled day of kayaking on the Rio de las Vueltas, then after lunch choose between rock climbing or cycling through the forest trails of Patagonia.
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Day 13:
Fly to Buenos Aires
Fly back to Buenos Aires for an evening at leisure before your return to the UK the following day.
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Day 14:
Depart Buenos Aires for the UK
Depart Argentina for an overnight flight back to the UK
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Day 15:
Arrive UK