Fifteen days in Argentina gives you enough time to explore the highlights, including Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls, and Patagonia. Or spend less time in Patagonia and opt to ride horseback in Mendoza's wine country. And if looking to add another country to your list, you can spend four nights in Uruguay's Montevideo on a multi-country experience.

Itinerary #1: North to South in Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls, Península Valdés & Patagonia

Great for first-time travelers to Argentina, you'll cover the country's length from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia at Patagonia's southern tip, nicknamed "the end of the world," on this exciting 15-day itinerary. You'll explore Iguazú Falls, whale watch in Península Valdés, and hike glacial valleys to impressive views at Laguna Torre.

Aerial view of Monte Fitz Roy and Las Vueltas River
Aerial view of Monte Fitz Roy and Las Vueltas River
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Northern Buenos Aires Tour Buenos Aires
Day 2 Southern Buenos Aires Tour, El Fogón Dinner Experience Buenos Aires
Day 3 Fly to Puerto Iguazú, Explore the Brazilian Falls Puerto Iguazú
Day 4 Explore the Argentine Falls Puerto Iguazú
Day 5 Fly to Puerto Madryn Puerto Madryn
Day 6 Explore Península Valdés, Whale Watching Experience Puerto Madryn
Day 7 Fly to Ushuaia Ushuaia
Day 8 Hike & Canoe in Tierra del Fuego Ushuaia
Day 9 Fly to El Calafate El Calafate
Day 10 Minitrekking on Perito Moreno Glacier El Calafate
Day 11 Perito Moreno Boat & Walking Tour El Calafate
Day 12 Transfer to El Chaltén El Chaltén
Day 13 Laguna Torre Hike El Chaltén
Day 14 Fly to Buenos Aires Buenos Aires
Day 15 Depart Buenos Aires  


This trip begins in the capital city of Buenos Aires. Spend a couple of days soaking up the sights of Palermo, Recoleta, and Retiro. Next, fly to Puerto Iguazú and admire the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls and the cascading water known as Garganta do Diabo (Devil's Throat) into the Iguazú River below. Visit the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls the following day before flying to Puerto Madryn. Check out Península Valdés and embark on a boat tour through Gulfo Nuevo, keeping an eye out for whales, fur seals, and seal lions. Indulge in a feast of lamb on a spit for dinner at the Estancia San Lorenzo traditional sheep ranch.

Fly to the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, on Day 7, and explore the sights at your own pace. Tackle a 5-mile (8-km) hike through Tierra del Fuego National Park and appreciate the beauty of the surrounding mountains, lakes, and rivers. Take another flight to El Calafate and spend the evening on the shore of Lago Argentino before heading on a glacial trek to Perito Moreno. Enjoy more hikes in Río de Las Vueltas, Laguna Torre, and Mirador del Torre, take in the views from the Adela Mountain Range and spend a final day in Buenos Aires before departing Argentina the next day. Learn more

Itinerary #2: Argentina Highlights: Buenos Aires, Iguazú, Mendoza & El Calafate

Another Argentina highlights itinerary perfect for first-time visitors looking to see as much of the country as possible. Begin in the capital city of Buenos Aires, then head to the border of Argentina and Brazil to explore both sides of the Iguazú Falls. And with fewer days in Patagonia, you can enjoy wine-tasting and an olive oil production experience in Mendoza, as well as tour an estancia on horseback.

The Argentine side of Iguazú Falls
The Argentine side of Iguazú Falls
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Culinary Excursion Buenos Aires
Day 2 City Tour, Tango Show & Dinner at La Ventana Buenos Aires
Day 3 Day Trip to Estancia Santa Susana Buenos Aires
Day 4 Explore Buenos Aires Buenos Aires
Day 5 Fly to Puerto Iguazu Puerto Iguazu
Day 6 Visit the Brazilian Falls & Parque Das Aves Puerto Iguazu
Day 7 Visit the Argentine Falls, Ecological Boat Tour Puerto Iguazu
Day 8 Fly to Mendoza Mendoza
Day 9 Vino y Oliva Experience Mendoza
Day 10 Ride Horses in Mendoza Mendoza
Day 11 Spa Day at Termas de Cacheuta Mendoza
Day 12 Fly to El Calafate El Calafate
Day 13 Discover the Perito Moreno Glacier El Calafate
Day 14 Day Trip to Estancia Nibepo Aike  El Calafate
Day 15 Transfer to Buenos Aires & Depart  


Arrive in Buenos Aires and spend four nights taking in the culinary treats, learning how to tango, and riding on horseback in the pampas (grasslands) north of the city. Depart the capital city and fly to Puerto Iguazú to admire the most extensive waterfall system in the world, the spectacular Iguazú Falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Take an ecological boat tour through the Upper Iguazu River to see the flora and fauna that call the falls their home, and enjoy vantage points of just some of the 275 waterfalls. Fly to Mendoza to spend three days exploring the region's abundant wineries.

Visit Bodega Trapiche for an evening of wine-tasting and traditional Argentine cuisine, or combine wine-tasting with a visit to an olive oil production factory at Luján de Cuyo or Maipú. Jump on horseback the following day to tour the foothills, with beautiful views of the Andes Mountains. Spend a relaxing spa day in Cacheuta at Hotel Termas de Cacheuta before flying to El Calafate to explore Los Glaciares National Park. Get up close to the glaciers on a boat tour on Lago Argentino before taking a trip to Estancia Nibepo Aike to learn about traditional ranching practices. Learn more

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Itinerary #3: Nature & Culture in Northern Argentina: Buenos Aires, Puerto Iguazú, Salta, Cafayate & Purmamarca

Centering around Argentina's north, this 15-day nature- and culture-focused itinerary has you dancing the tango and indulging in asado in Buenos Aires, discovering the remarkable Iguazú Falls, and taking folk dance lessons in Salta, in the country's northwest. There's even a two-day road trip through the Calchaquí Valleys on offer—an area that spans several northwestern provinces.

Cerro de los Siete Colores, Purmamarca
Cerro de los Siete Colores, Purmamarca
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Asado Dinner at El Fogón Buenos Aires
Day 2 Buenos Aires Tour, Tango Lesson, Dinner & Tango Show Buenos Aires
Day 3 Day Trip to Estancia Santa Susana, Evening Cooking Class Buenos Aires
Day 4 Take an Argentine Cooking Class & Fly to Puerto Iguazú Puerto Iguazú
Day 5 Explore the Argentine Side of Iguazú Falls Puerto Iguazú
Day 6 Explore the Brazilian Side of Iguazú Falls & Parque Das Aves Puerto Iguazú
Day 7 Fly to Salta & Take a Tour Salta
Day 8 Explore Salta, Folkloric Dance Lesson Salta
Day 9 Road Trip Through the Calchaquí Valleys - Day 1 Cafayate
Day 10 Road Trip Through the Calchaquí Valleys - Day 2 Salta
Day 11 Road Trip to the Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca Purmamarca
Day 12 Road Trip to Uquía, Humahuaca & La Paleta del Pintor Salta
Day 13 Fly to Buenos Aires, Visit Tigre, Paraná Delta Boat Tour Buenos Aires
Day 14 Explore Colonia del Sacramento Buenos Aires
Day 15 Nature Walk & Mate Tasting, Depart Buenos Aires  


Often cited as the "Paris of South America," your trip begins in the capital city of Buenos Aires, where you'll take in the sights of San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, and the Barolo Palace. Learn how to dance the tango, indulge in Argentina's version of barbecue, asado, and visit the working ranch of Estancia Santa Susana. Learn how to make empanadas in a traditional cooking class before flying to Puerto Iguazú to see the breathtaking Iguazú Falls. Drive to a bird sanctuary in Foz do Iguaçu to see more than 1,000 birds from 143 species. Fly to Salta the following morning and admire the city from San Bernardo Hill.

Road trip through the Calchaquí Valleys and enjoy views of the Nevado de Cachi Mountains, the Valley of Lerma, and the city of Cafayate. Commence on another day trip to the Salinas Grandes (Great Salt Flat), visit the sandstone settlement known as the Tastil Ruins, and make your way to Purmamarca to see the Cerro de los Siete Colores (Hill of Seven Colors). Visit Uquía and Humahuaca before taking a trip to Tigre and the Paraná Delta. Board a ferry to the city of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay and spend your last day at the Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve before departing Argentina. Learn more

Itinerary #4: Buenos Aires & Northwest Argentina: Natural Wonders, Waterfalls & Wine

This 15-day itinerary takes you on a journey through Argentina's northwest. With three days in Buenos Aires and forgoing Purmamarca, you'll have plenty of time to sip wine and tour the valleys of Mendoza's wine country as well as capture the beauty of must-see Iguazú Falls.

Shells' Ravine (Quebrada de las Conchas), Argentina
Shells' Ravine (Quebrada de las Conchas), Argentina
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Buenos Aires Buenos Aires
Day 2 Buenos Aires Barrios & Tango Dinner Show Buenos Aires
Day 3 San Antonio de Areco & Estancia el Ombu Buenos Aires
Day 4 Fly to Mendoza Mendoza
Day 5 Uco Valley Wine Tour Mendoza
Day 6 Aconcagua Park & Inca Bridge Mendoza
Day 7 Transfer to Salta, Half-Day Tour Salta
Day 8 Lerna Valley Two-Day Tour: Salta to Cafayate Salta
Day 9 Lerna Valley Two-Day Tour: Cafayate to Salta Cafayate
Day 10 Day Trip to Purmamarca & Humahuaca Salta
Day 11 Day Trip to Salinas Grandes Salta
Day 12 Fly to Puerto Iguazu Puerto Iguazú
Day 13 Brazil, Iguazú Waterfalls & Parque Das Aves Puerto Iguazú
Day 14 Explore the Argentina Side of Iguazú Waterfalls Puerto Iguazú
Day 15 Fly to Buenos Aires & Depart   


Learn how to dance the tango and experience the beauty of the gardens of Palermo in Buenos Aires, and take a break from city life in San Antonio de Areco. Fly to Mendoza to experience wine country at wineries such as Salentein, Domaine Bousquet, or Andeluna. Head to the tallest mountain in the Southern and Western hemispheres, Aconcagua, and explore one of the many hiking trails in the provincial park. Check out the Inca petroglyphs in Uspallata and the Puente del Inca (Inca Bridge) before transferring to Salta the following day to explore the tomb of Martin Miguel de Guemes.

Spend two days on a Lerna Valley road trip from Salta to Cafayate and pass through sights such as the Calchaquí River, the Quebrada de las Conchas (Shells' Ravine), and Devil's Throat. On a day trip, explore the Quebrada del Purmamarca and Humahuaca valleys, and see the desert area of San Antonio de los Cobres. Then on Day 12, fly to Puerto Iguazú to explore the national park and famous waterfalls and see the 40-acre (16 ha) bird sanctuary in Foz do Iguaçu, Parque das Aves. Depart Argentina from Buenos Aires on your last day. Learn more

Itinerary #5: Explore Argentina & Uruguay: Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Mendoza & Patagonia

If you're looking to experience multiple countries in one trip, consider this Argentina and Uruguay tour, which covers four nights in the latter's capital, Montevideo. You'll see a lot of the highlights, including the Mendoza wine region and northern Patagonia's Bariloche, a town on a glacial lake surrounded by the Andes.

The colorful Buenos Aires barrio of La Boca
The Buenos Aires barrio square of La Boca at sunset
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Buenos Aires & Asado Dinner  Buenos Aires
Day 2 Buenos Aires Barrios & Ferry to Montevideo Montevideo
Day 3 Montevideo Walking Tour Montevideo
Day 4 Punta del Este Day Trip Montevideo
Day 5 Colonia del Sacramento Heritage Tour Montevideo
Day 6 Fly to Mendoza Mendoza
Day 7 Uco Valley Wine Country Tasting Tour Mendoza
Day 8 Aconcagua Landscapes & Inca Bridge Mendoza
Day 9 Fly to Bariloche Bariloche
Day 10 Victoria Island Ferry & Trek Bariloche
Day 11 Discover Nahuel Huapi Lake Bariloche
Day 12 Seven Lakes & Seven Flavors Drive Bariloche
Day 13 Fly to Buenos Aires Buenos Aires
Day 14 Estancia & San Telmo Dinner Show Buenos Aires
Day 15 Adios Buenos Aires  


This trip begins and ends in Buenos Aires. Tuck into Argentine barbecue at El Fogón, snap pictures of the colorful houses in La Boca, then take the ferry across the Río de la Plata to Uruguay's capital city, Montevideo. Discover the sights of Plaza Independencia, the Cathedral of Montevideo, and the Port Market on a walking tour of the city. Embark on a day trip to Punta del Este to enjoy sea views from atop San Antonio Hill before spending the following day touring Colonia del Sacramento. On Day 6, fly to the beautiful wine region of Mendoza to tour the wineries in Uco Valley

Visit Mount Aconcagua, the highest point in the Southern Hemisphere, and explore the sights of the provincial park. Admire the views of Cordón del Plata and Potrerillos Dam, and appreciate the geological marvel that is Puente del Inca (Inca Bridge). Next, you'll fly to San Carlos de Bariloche in Patagonia, explore the Nahuel Huapi glacial lake, and tour the National Park via ferry. Swim at the beach in Piedras Blancas Bay, then hike to Puerto Radal for a spot of lunch. Road trip along Seven Lakes Road and spot the lakes of Falkner, Machonico, and Villarino. Finish your trip with two more days in Buenos Aires. Learn more

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Map of 15 Days in Argentina - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
Map of 15 Days in Argentina - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas