How many days do you need in Buenos Aires, Bariloche & El Calafate?
- Most travelers spend 8-10 days in Buenos Aires, Bariloche, and El Calafate combined
- Visiting Buenos Aires, Bariloche, and El Calafate in 7 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Mendoza, El Chaltén, and Puerto Iguazú
How Many Days to Spend in Buenos Aires
Recommended Itineraries for Buenos Aires, Bariloche & El Calafate
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires Walking Tour | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Fly to Bariloche, Explore | Bariloche |
| Day 4 | Mountain Bike Across the Manso River Bridges | Bariloche |
| Day 5 | Fly to El Calafate, Explore | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Perito Moreno Full-Day Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 7 | Return to Buenos Aires, Dinner & Tango Show | Buenos Aires |
| Day 8 | Depart Buenos Aires |
This active, outdoorsy itinerary gives you the chance to hike and bike your way through Patagonia's most stunning landscapes. Start your adventure with a walking tour of Buenos Aires and learn more about the "Paris of South America." Then, fly down to Bariloche for mountain biking in Nahuel Huapi National Park. Finally, head to El Calafate and trek on top of the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly to El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 3 | Perito Moreno Full-Day Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Excursion to Upsala Glacier & Estancia Cristina | El Calafate |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Torres del Paine | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Fly to Bariloche | Bariloche |
| Day 7 | Half-Day Excursion to Isla Victoria | Bariloche |
| Day 8 | Bariloche History & Nature Half-Day Tour | Bariloche |
| Day 9 | Return to Buenos Aires, Depart |
Experience the most famous sites and beautiful nature excursions in both Argentina's Lake District and southern Patagonia. Begin in El Calafate, where you'll visit the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier before venturing into Chile and embarking on a trekking excursion into Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most famous hiking destinations in the country. Finally, travel to Argentina's Lake District to explore the serene and stunning landscapes. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly to El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 3 | Perito Moreno Full-Day Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Excursion to Upsala Glacier & Estancia Cristina | El Calafate |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Torres del Paine | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Fly to Bariloche, Explore | Bariloche |
| Day 7 | Half-Day Excursion to Isla Victoria | Bariloche |
| Day 8 | Bariloche Guided Tour | Bariloche |
| Day 9 | Return to Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
| Day 10 | Depart Buenos Aires |
If you want to experience incredible nature excursions in both Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, then this itinerary is for you. It begins in Buenos Aires, from which you'll fly to El Calafate and Los Glaciers National Park to visit the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier. You'll then cross into Chile and trek in Torres del Paine, one of the most famous hiking destinations in the world, before finishing the adventure back in Argentina and the lakeside city of Bariloche. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including El Chaltén
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly to El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 3 | Perito Moreno Full-Day Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Bus to El Chaltén, Laguna Capri Hike | El Chaltén |
| Days 5-6 | Self-Guided Hike in El Chaltén | El Chaltén |
| Day 7 | Fly to Bariloche, Explore | Bariloche |
| Day 8 | Bariloche Guided Tour | Bariloche |
| Day 9 | Explore the Mountains & Glaciers of Tronador Hill | Bariloche |
| Day 10 | Return to Buenos Aires, Depart |
Argentina, particularly the Patagonia region, offers some of the continent's best hiking opportunities, and this 10-day trip hits the top three spots. Starting in Buenos Aires, you'll head to El Calafate for ice trekking on an advancing glacier. Next is El Chaltén, Argentina's ground zero for iconic peaks like Mount Fitz Roy. Finish in Bariloche—a Swiss-rooted hub in the Lake District offering a plethora of trails and chocolate shops. Read more
How to travel between Buenos Aires, Bariloche & El Calafate
How to get to Bariloche
Known for its architecture reminiscent of a Swiss alpine village and tasty chocolate, Bariloche is at the top of many visitors' lists. The easiest way to reach the city is to book a flight from Buenos Aires or fly up from El Calafate in the south after touring southern Patagonia. Either way, there are direct daily flights to Bariloche from both cities. Read more
How to get to El Calafate
Perched on the shore of the ice-blue Lago Argentino, El Calafate is most known as the gateway to the Los Glaciares National Park and its famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Many visitors choose to fly directly to El Calafate from Buenos Aires or visit El Calafate on the way back north from Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego. Your best bet to reach El Calafate is to take a plane—the notable exception is if you're traveling to or from El Chaltén, which is only about 133 miles (214 km) to the north. Read more
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