How many days do you need in Buenos Aires, Ushuaia & El Calafate?
- Most travelers spend 9-10 days in Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and El Calafate combined
- Visiting Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and El Calafate in 8 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 Puerto Iguazú, Iguazú Falls, and Mendoza
How Many Days to Spend in Buenos Aires
Recommended Itineraries for Buenos Aires, Ushuaia & El Calafate
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly to Ushuaia, Beagle Channel Cruise | Ushuaia |
| Day 3 | Trek & Canoe in Tierra del Fuego | Ushuaia |
| Day 4 | Penguins on Isla Martillo & Estancia Harberton | Ushuaia |
| Day 5 | Fly to El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Experience Perito Moreno Glacier | El Calafate |
| Day 7 | Excursion to Upsala Glacier & Estancia Cristina | El Calafate |
| Day 8 | Fly to Buenos Aires, Tango Show | Buenos Aires |
| Day 9 | Depart Buenos Aires |
Discover the wonders of southern Argentine Patagonia on this whirlwind itinerary. Begin your journey in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, then fly down to Ushuaia—the southernmost city in the world—to see penguins in the wild, sail on the Beagle Channel, and hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park. Top it all off with a visit to El Calafate, where you'll see the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier, visit a traditional ranch, and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 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 Ushuaia, Explore | Ushuaia |
| Day 4 | Penguins on Isla Martillo & Estancia Harberton | Ushuaia |
| Day 5 | Trek & Canoe in Tierra del Fuego National Park | Ushuaia |
| Day 6 | Fly to El Calafate, Explore | El Calafate |
| Day 7 | Explore Los Glaciares National Park | El Calafate |
| Day 8 | Excursion to Upsala Glacier & Estancia Cristina | El Calafate |
| Day 9 | Free Day in El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 10 | Return to Buenos Aires, Depart |
Get away from it all with 10 days in two of the most beautiful areas of Argentine Patagonia. After a couple of days enjoying Buenos Aires, you'll fly to the end of the continent, where you'll embark on outdoor excursions in Tierra del Fuego. Then you'll fly north to the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, where massive glaciers like Upsala and Perito Moreno await. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
13-Day Itinerary Including Puerto Iguazú
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires City Tour, Evening Tango Performance | 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 Calafate |
| Day 9 | Full Day Hike to Laguna de Los Tres & Mount Fitz Roy | El Calafate |
| 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, all in one trip. Read more
How to travel between Buenos Aires, Ushuaia & El Calafate
How to get from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Ushuaia is known for being the southernmost city in the world and is almost 2,000 miles (3,100 km) away from Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital. Fortunately, traveling between these cities is easy thanks to several direct daily flights between the two. 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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