How many days do you need in Buenos Aires & El Calafate?
- Most travelers spend 5-8 days in Buenos Aires and El Calafate combined
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are El Chaltén, Puerto Iguazú, and Ushuaia
How Many Days to Spend in Buenos Aires
Recommended Itineraries for Buenos Aires & El Calafate
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly to El Calafate, Explore | El Calafate |
| Day 3 | Los Glaciares National Park & Perito Moreno Glacier Hike | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Excursion to Upsala Glacier & Estancia Cristina | El Calafate |
| Day 5 | Return to Buenos Aires, Depart |
Explore the highlights of Argentine Patagonia on this five-day adventure. Begin in Buenos Aires before heading south to El Calafate. Then travel to Los Glaciares National Park to get an up-close look at the famed Perito Moreno Glacier. Next, take a trip to Estancia Cristina to visit the local folkloric museum as well as the Continental Ice Field Refuge, where you'll be treated to incredible views of Upsala Glacier and Lake Guillermo. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Half-Day City Tour, Dinner & Tango Show | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Fly to El Calafate, Explore | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Perito Moreno Full-Day Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 5 | Excursion to Upsala Glacier & Estancia Cristina | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Return to Buenos Aires, Depart |
Explore the highlights of Argentine Patagonia on this six-day itinerary. Begin in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, and explore its vibrant city streets and delicious dining opportunities with a city tour and tango show. Then, head to El Calafate to visit Los Glaciares National Park to get an up-close look at the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier. Next, you'll visit Estancia Cristina to visit the local folkloric museum and the Continental Ice Field Refuge for incredible views of Upsala Glacier and Lake Guillermo. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Half-Day City Tour, Dinner & Tango Show | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Boat Tour of Río de la Plata to Tigre | Buenos Aires |
| Day 4 | Fly to El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 5 | Perito Moreno Glacier Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Excursion to Upsala Glacier & Estancia Cristina | El Calafate |
| Day 7 | Return to Buenos Aires, Depart |
In a week, you'll not only be able to dance the night away in one of South America's most romantic capitals, but you'll tour awe-inspiring glaciers in Patagonia too. The capital in question is Buenos Aires, and beyond the city sights, you'll also travel to a nearby river town on a day trip. You'll end the journey in El Calafate with a visit to Perito Moreno, one of the most popular destinations on the continent. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Half-Day City Tour, Dinner & Tango Show | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Boat Tour of Río de la Plata to Tigre | Buenos Aires |
| Day 4 | Gaucho Experience at Estancia Santa Susana | Buenos Aires |
| Day 5 | Fly to El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Perito Moreno Glacier Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 7 | Excursion to Upsala Glacier & Estancia Cristina | El Calafate |
| Day 8 | Return to Buenos Aires, Depart |
A trip to the romantic metropolis of Buenos Aires is an exciting prospect. However, visit some of Patagonia's most impressive natural landmarks, and you have the makings of an epic vacation. Over nine days, you'll tour Buenos Aires, embark on day trips to the country, and fly to El Calafate to pay a visit to Perito Moreno, the most incredible glacier in the region. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
8-Day Itinerary Including El Chaltén
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly to El Calafate, Visit the Glaciarium | El Calafate |
| Day 3 | Perito Moreno Glacier Hike | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Free Day in El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 5 | Transfer to El Chaltén | El Chaltén |
| Day 6 | Hike to Laguna de Los Tres | El Chaltén |
| Day 7 | Hike to Mirador Cerro Torre | El Chaltén |
| Day 8 | Return to El Calafate, Fly to Buenos Aires & Depart | Buenos Aires |
Discover the natural wonders of Argentine Patagonia on this exciting eight-day itinerary. Begin in the capital city of Buenos Aires, where you'll enjoy a full day of sightseeing and a night out on the town. Then travel south to El Calafate, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. Visit the region's famous glacier, Perito Moreno, then take a scenic drive to the town of El Chaltén for hiking excursions around the spectacular Mount Fitz Roy. Read more
9-Day Itinerary Including Puerto Iguazú
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires City Tour, Dinner & Tango Show | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Fly to El Calafate, Explore | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Perito Moreno Boat & Walking Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 5 | Glaciers Gourmet Boat Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Fly to Iguazú Falls, Explore | Puerto Iguazú |
| Day 7 | Explore Iguazú Falls (Argentine Side) | Puerto Iguazú |
| Day 8 | Explore Iguazú Falls (Brazilian Side) | Puerto Iguazú |
| Day 9 | Return to Buenos Aires, Depart |
This diverse nine-day tour combines top destinations in Argentina for a trip that won't disappoint. Start by experiencing the cosmopolitan bustle of Buenos Aires before you fly south to El Calafate for several spectacular glaciers, which you'll see by land and boat. Then, fly north to the Brazilian border (and warmer weather) to explore Iguazú Falls—the largest waterfall system in the world. Read more
13-Day Itinerary Including Ushuaia, El Chaltén & Puerto Iguazú
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires Walking Tour & Tango Lesson | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Fly to Ushuaia | Ushuaia |
| Day 4 | Penguins on Isla Martillo & Estancia Harberton | Ushuaia |
| Day 5 | Trekking & Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego | Ushuaia |
| Day 6 | Fly to El Calafate, Explore | El Calafate |
| Day 7 | Perito Moreno Full-Day Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 8 | Bus to El Chaltén & Laguna Capri Hike | El Chaltén |
| Day 9 | Full-Day Hike to Laguna de Los Tres & Mount Fitz Roy | El Chaltén |
| Day 10 | Transfer to El Calafate, Fly to Iguazú Falls | Puerto Iguazú |
| Day 11 | Explore Iguazú Falls (Argentine Side) | Puerto Iguazú |
| Day 12 | Explore Iguazú Falls (Brazilian Side), Return to Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
| Day 13 | Depart Buenos Aires |
Perfect for travelers looking to experience more of Patagonia and see Argentina's natural wonders, this 13-day itinerary includes a visit to the famed Perito Moreno Glacier and stops in Ushuaia—the southernmost city in the world—to see penguins and trek in Tierra del Fuego National Park. You'll hike through the rugged mountain scenery around Mount Fitz Roy, learn to dance the tango, and experience the crashing immensity of Iguazú Falls. Read more
How to travel between Buenos Aires & 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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