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A colony of sea lions on a beach south of Puerto Madryn
Map of Argentine Culture & Wildlife Adventure - 7 days
Argentine Culture & Wildlife Adventure - 7 days

Experience the wildlife of Argentina on this 6-day adventure. Begin your adventure in the cosmopolitan capital city of Buenos Aires, and learn all about Argentine culture and history on a full-day walking tour. Next, head south to Puerto Madryn, a seaside community in Patagonia famous for its diverse ecosystem featuring many unique birds and marine mammals. Here, you'll take in the stunning scenery and wildlife while visiting a penguin colony, going a whale watching excursion, and snorkeling with sea lions.

Colony of Sea Lions in Puerto Madryn
Map of Argentine Tango & Wildlife Exploration - 6 Days
Argentine Tango & Wildlife Exploration - 6 Days

Get in touch with the rhythm and wildlife of Argentina on this 6-day adventure. Begin in the modern metropolis of Buenos Aires. Here, you'll take in the city's sights and sounds on a half-day tour, followed by a traditional Argentine tango lesson. Next, head south to Puerto Madryn, a seaside community in Patagonia famous for its diverse ecosystem featuring many unique birds and marine mammals. Here, you'll take in the stunning scenery and wildlife while visiting a penguin colony and going a whale watching excursion.

Whale breaching near Puerto Madryn
Map of Buenos Aires & Puerto Madryn Adventure - 8 days
Buenos Aires & Puerto Madryn Adventure - 8 days

Experience the culture and wildlife of Argentina on this 8-day adventure. Begin your adventure in the cosmopolitan capital city of Buenos Aires. Take in the city's sights and sounds on a full-day bike tour. Then, head just outside of the city to experience gaucho culture, and enjoy some traditional Argentine asado. Next, head south to Puerto Madryn, a seaside community in Patagonia famous for its diverse ecosystem featuring many unique birds and marine mammals.

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Map of Argentina Wildlife & Nature - 9 Days
Argentina Wildlife & Nature - 9 Days

Get ready for a wildlife adventure in Argentina that Dr. Doolittle would approve of. You'll start with a couple days enjoying Buenos Aires and then fly to an eco-habitat in Patagonia that's home to a diverse array of marine mammals and exotic birds. You'll do more than merely view them, as you go snorkeling in waters abounding with those sea lions plus take a walk alongside Magellanic penguins.

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Map of Argentine Wildlife & Glaciers Adventure - 9 Days
Argentine Wildlife & Glaciers Adventure - 9 Days

Imagine a Patagonian adventure where you walk with penguins, swim with sea lions, and hike across the surface of a glacier. You'll do all this and more on a nine-day trip to Argentine Patagonia. It begins in Buenos Aires, and from there you'll visit the exotic marine mammals of the southern Atlantic coast before heading to El Calafate and embarking on an ice hike you'll never forget. 

Let your kids get close to Magellan penguins and observe their interactions
Map of Family Fun in Argentina: Buenos Aires & the Valdés Peninsula - 7 Days
Family Fun in Argentina: Buenos Aires & the Valdés Peninsula - 7 Days

Experience Argentina's top sights—and wildlife—on this unforgettable family getaway. Kickoff in vibrant Buenos Aires, where you'll take guided excursions on foot and by bike. Then, head to the shores of the Valdés Peninsula for whale watching and to visit the largest Magellan penguin reserve in the world. You'll also ride a Zodiac boat in search of dolphins before returning to Buenos Aires for some street markets and a river cruise to finish the adventure.

Head to Peninsula Valdés for the best marine life spotting on Earth (photo courtesy of Estancia Rincón Chico)
Map of Luxury Wilderness Adventures in Argentina: Puerto Madryn & El Calafate - 7 Days
Luxury Wilderness Adventures in Argentina: Puerto Madryn & El Calafate - 7 Days

This quick seven-day Argentine expedition is perfect for intrepid nature lovers looking to get off the beaten path without sacrificing luxury. Start in the grand capital of Buenos Aires with a cabaret tango show, then jet south to Peninsula Valdés to discover an oceanfront ecolodge and a haven for marine mammals like sea lions and whales. Continue deeper into Patagonia to boat and climb your way around the glaciers of El Calafate—with nights spent in understated elegance at a remote ranch-style lodge.

Exploring Argentina's Wildlife & Culture - 10 Days
Map of Exploring Argentina's Wildlife & Culture - 10 Days
Exploring Argentina's Wildlife & Culture - 10 Days

With this Argentine itinerary, you'll get to know Buenos Aires and Patagonia in one 10-day trip. Start in the capital city with tango and a cooking workshop before heading south to Puerto Madryn, a seaside community in Patagonia famous for its diverse ecosystem. Go whale watching, snorkel with sea lions, and spot penguins before heading back to Buenos Aires. 

Perito Moreno Glacier
Map of Adventures in Argentina: Puerto Madryn & Tierra del Fuego - 11 Days
Adventures in Argentina: Puerto Madryn & Tierra del Fuego - 11 Days

This adventurous 11-day tour combines the highlights of Patagonia with breathtaking wildlife-spotting excursions. You'll see exotic marine mammals at Puerto Madryn, including right whales and sea lions. In Tierra del Fuego, you'll travel up the Beagle Channel to a working ranch before finishing the trip in El Calafate where you'll take a boat tour to Perito Moreno, the most famous glacier in the region.region.

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Map of Exploring Argentina's Cities & Nature - 11 Days
Exploring Argentina's Cities & Nature - 11 Days

This itinerary is ideal for those who want to discover the wonders of Buenos Aires and Patagonia. Begin in the cosmopolitan capital for city tours, after which you'll head south to Puerto Madryn, famous for its diverse ecosystem featuring exotic marine mammals. Here, you'll enjoy whale watching and walking with penguins before heading back to Buenos Aires where you'll learn all about gaucho (cowboy) culture on an Argentine estancia

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Map of Argentine Wildlife & Glaciers Adventure - 11 Days
Argentine Wildlife & Glaciers Adventure - 11 Days

Get ready to experience the best of Patagonia on an 11-day journey to southern Argentina. You will get the best of both worlds, from the ancient glaciers of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field to the exotic marine wildlife on the Atlantic coast. This includes swimming with sea lions and visiting a colony of thousands of Magellanic penguins. 

Exploring Argentina's Wildlife & Culture - 12 Days
Map of Exploring Argentina's Wildlife & Culture - 12 Days
Exploring Argentina's Wildlife & Culture - 12 Days

This itinerary is ideal for those interested in getting the full Buenos Aires experience while also discovering the famed natural wonders of Argentine Patagonia. Begin in the cosmopolitan capital of Buenos Aires, where you'll bask in the sights and tastes of the city while enjoying your city tour, cooking class, and tango show. Next, head south to Puerto Madryn, a seaside community in Patagonia famous for its diverse ecosystem featuring many unique birds and marine mammals, like whales and penguins. Here, you'll enjoy whale watching and snorkeling with sea lions and penguins before heading back to Buenos Aires where you'll learn all about gaucho (cowboy) culture on a working Argentine estancia (ranch).

A turquiouse river in Valle de Lobos hiking trail near Ushuaia
Map of Best of Argentina: Buenos Aires to El Calafate - 12 Days
Best of Argentina: Buenos Aires to El Calafate - 12 Days

Over 12 days you will experience a greatest-hits tour of Argentine Patagonia. First, travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Península Valdés where you'll go whale watching and visit a penguin colony. After an excursion to Tierra del Fuego and a trip down the famous Beagle Channel, you'll return north, this time to the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier.

Iguazu Falls
Map of Argentina Wildlife & Natural Highlights - 12 Days
Argentina Wildlife & Natural Highlights - 12 Days

This itinerary is ideal for travelers interested in getting the full Buenos Aires experience and seeing some of Argentina's unique highlights. The tour begins in the cosmopolitan capital and heads south to Puerto Madryn, a seaside community famous for its diverse coastal ecosystem. You'll even have the chance to go whale watching and snorkeling with sea lions. Finally, finish off with a couple of days at Iguazú Falls, before returning to Buenos Aires to spend a day learning about gaucho (cowboy) culture on an estancia (ranch).

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Map of Argentine Wildlife & Glaciers Adventure - 12 Days
Argentine Wildlife & Glaciers Adventure - 12 Days

Many people are aware of Patagonia's unspoiled wilderness and vast steppe deserts, but it's also a haven for exotic wildlife and marine mammals. You'll see these creatures firsthand when you visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Península Valdés for a whale-watching tour and visit to a Magellanic penguin colony. To cap the adventure, you'll even hike across the surface of a massive glacier.

Buenos Aires skyline at night
Map of Best of Argentina: Buenos Aires to Southern Patagonia - 10 Days
Best of Argentina: Buenos Aires to Southern Patagonia - 10 Days

Leave the tour bus crowds behind and enjoy an adventure through Patagonia. On this journey, you'll do it all, from swimming with sea lions in Puerto Madryn to following in the footsteps of Charles Darwin as you travel down the Beagle Channel. After exploring Tierra del Fuego, you'll return to the north and El Calafate, where you'll get up close with Perito Moreno, a glacier with a surface area of nearly 100 square miles.

Experience South America's iconic birdlife at the Iguazú Falls
Map of Family Adventure in Argentina: Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn & Iguazú Falls - 10 Days
Family Adventure in Argentina: Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn & Iguazú Falls - 10 Days

For a thrilling mix of culture, wildlife, and scenery that is easily doable with kids, a trip to Argentina is just the ticket. You and the kids will tango and bike your way through Buenos Aires before heading to Puerto Madryn, the gateway to one of the world's most exciting wildlife areas. See whales, sea lions, and penguins up close before visiting Puerto Iguazú and its stunning waterfalls. Head back to Buenos Aires for one more day of big-city thrills and local ice cream to finish the adventure.

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Map of Best of Argentina: Buenos Aires to El Calafate - 13 Days
Best of Argentina: Buenos Aires to El Calafate - 13 Days

This 13-day adventure in Patagonia is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor excursionists. From Buenos Aires, you'll travel south to the Atlantic coast, which is home to exotic marine life including sea lions, penguins, and right whales. Then venture to Tierra del Fuego and, like Darwin himself, sail the Beagle Channel before heading back north to the most impressive glacier in the region, Perito Moreno.

Go whale watching in Puerto Madryn
Map of Atlantic South America: Adventures in Argentina & Uruguay - 14 Days
Atlantic South America: Adventures in Argentina & Uruguay - 14 Days

Discover two of the most culturally distinct countries in South America—Argentina and Uruguay—on a two-week tour. Start in Uruguay's coastal capital of Montevideo, where you'll marvel at Spanish-colonial landmarks on your way up the coast for wine tastings and tours of Jesuit ruins. Then, cross the river to Argentina for city fun in Buenos Aires before heading south to Patagonia, where you'll snorkel with sea lions, go whale watching, and visit penguin islands in Tierra del Fuego.

Laguna Esmeralda Hiking Trail near Ushuaia, Argentina
Map of Best of Argentina - 14 Days
Best of Argentina - 14 Days

This adventurous two-week trip combines the best destinations Argentina has to offer with a range of outdoor activities and wildlife. On the itinerary are two cities (Buenos Aires and Ushuaia), a UNESCO-listed peninsula, and two national parks known for glaciers and hiking trails. There's also whale watching, snorkeling with sea lions, and a visit to South America's largest Magellanic Penguin colony for the ultimate photo ops.

The kids will love life on a traditional Argentine estancia
Map of Outdoor Family Fun in Argentina : Buenos Aires, San Antonio de Areco & Patagonia - 14 Days
Outdoor Family Fun in Argentina : Buenos Aires, San Antonio de Areco & Patagonia - 14 Days

On the lookout for a family adventure? This trip to Argentina will provide you with an abundance of kid-friendly thrills. In just two weeks, you'll experience big-city culture and color in Buenos Aires, try out gaucho life in San Antonia de Areco, and see some of Patagonia's most striking wildlife and scenery. Learn to cook Argentine-style, practice your cowboy skills, climb mountains, and cruise next to glaciers, whales, and dolphins.

Patagonia's Tierra del Fuego National Park
Map of Patagonia Adventure: Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, El Calafate, El Chaltén - 12 Days
Patagonia Adventure: Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, El Calafate, El Chaltén - 12 Days

This twelve-day Patagonian adventure combines a wide range of fun outdoor activities like snorkeling with sea lions, canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park, and trekking on top of a glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. Start your trip off with a day in Argentina's capital, then head south to Puerto Madryn and its diverse marine eco-system. After that, it's time for a stop in Ushuaia, the "Southernmost City in the World," before a visit to Los Glaciares National Park for hiking through stunning, glacier-filled scenery. 

A whale breaching near Puerto Madryn
Map of Wildlife & Nature in Argentine Patagonia - 15 Days
Wildlife & Nature in Argentine Patagonia - 15 Days

This 15-day tour in Argentine Patagonia hits the highlights between Puerto Madryn in the north to Ushuaia in the south for a range of outdoor activities and wildlife. On the itinerary are two national parks: Tierra del Fuego (rivers and ancient settlements) and Los Glaciares (glaciers and iconic hikes). There's also whale watching, snorkeling with sea lions, and a visit to South America's largest Magellanic Penguin colony.

Patagonia is famous for glaciers like Perito Moreno
Map of Best of Buenos Aires & Argentine Patagonia - 16 Days
Best of Buenos Aires & Argentine Patagonia - 16 Days

Discover the best of Argentine Patagonia with various outdoor activities and nature excursions. Your two weeks of adventure kick off in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires with city and river tours, after which you'll fly to Puerto Madryn, where you'll go snorkeling with sea lions. Continue to El Calafate for glacier tours of mammoth Perito Moreno before ending the trip on nature hikes in Ushuaia at the "end of the world."

Sea Lion Colony in Peninsula Valdés
Map of Patagonia Adventure: Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, El Calafate, & El Chaltén - 13 Days
Patagonia Adventure: Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, El Calafate, & El Chaltén - 13 Days

This thirteen-day adventure is perfect for nature-lovers who want to experience more of Patagonia's amazing landscapes and diverse eco-systems. Start with an eco-friendly tour of Buenos Aires on a bamboo bicycle, then head to the Atlantic coast to see whales, sea lions, and more in Peninsula Valdés. Then, go say hello to Magellanic penguins in Ushuaia, and spend a day trekking through Tierra del Fuego National Park. Finally, head to El Calafate for the chance to walk on top of Perito Moreno glacier, and spend a final day in "hiker's paradise" before flying home.

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Map of Best of Argentinian Patagonia - 15 Days
Best of Argentinian Patagonia - 15 Days

This 15-day adventure delivers unforgettable experiences in Buenos Aires and Patagonia, Argentina's most beautiful region. After a few days living it up in B.A., you'll fly to Puerto Madryn and embark on wildlife-spotting tours. Then you'll travel further south, to Tierra del Fuego, for nature excursions. Finally, head back north to visit some of the most enormous glaciers in the world.

Venture into Bariloche's great outdoors while staying at an Italian-style villa (photo courtesy of Villa Beluno Hotel & Spa)
Map of Luxury Active Tour & Wildlife Viewing in Argentina - 14 Days
Luxury Active Tour & Wildlife Viewing in Argentina - 14 Days

Travel in style through half of Argentina, from the European-inspired boulevards of Buenos Aires to the wild frontiers of Patagonia. This two-week luxury adventure begins with a bike tour through the capital's historic neighborhoods, followed by street food. Then hop around Patagonia, hitting highlights like the marine ecosystems of Puerto Madryn and the kayak-friendly lakes of Bariloche. Cap it all with an epic trek across the surface of Perito Moreno—one of the world's most famous glaciers.

Spot breaching right whales off the coast of Puerto Madryn on this family adventure
Map of Family Tour of Argentina: Culture, Natural Wonders & Wildlife - 10 Days
Family Tour of Argentina: Culture, Natural Wonders & Wildlife - 10 Days

This epic 10-day family adventure combines urban culture, wildlife viewing, and stunning Patagonian scenery. Start off in Buenos Aires, where you'll tour historic neighborhoods, see amazing street art, and go horseback riding at a real Argentinian ranch. Then it's off to the Valdés Peninsula, where the kids can spot whales and hang out with a massive penguin colony. You'll also relax at a coastal lodge, sail to a historic cove, and pet fluffy sheep at a local farm.

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Map of Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 14 Days
Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 14 Days

Turn the ordinary two-week vacation into something extraordinary on this Argentine adventure. You'll enjoy excursions in two of this nation's most beautiful regions, starting with Patagonia and a hike over the surface of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Afterward, you'll head to the far north and tour both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the biggest waterfalls in the Americas, Iguazú.

Encounter waddling penguins in various locations on this adventure
Map of Family Tour of Argentina: Culture, Glaciers & Wildlife - 14 Days
Family Tour of Argentina: Culture, Glaciers & Wildlife - 14 Days

Immerse your family in Argentina's culture and natural wonders on this exciting two-week tour that hopscotches all over the country. Start off in Buenos Aires, where you'll explore the colorful neighborhoods and live the life of a gaucho on a working ranch. Next, you're off to see the waterfalls on the Brazilian border and breaching whales on the Valdés Peninsula. Finish in Patagonia, at the literal end of the world, where kids can spot penguins and sea lions on a canoe ride through Tierra del Fuego.

Aerial view of Monte Fitz Roy and Las Vueltas River
Map of North to South in Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls, Península Valdés & Patagonia - 15 Days
North to South in Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls, Península Valdés & Patagonia - 15 Days

Experience Argentina's geographical extremes and admire the beauty of nature on this far-reaching 15-day itinerary. Explore the barrios of Buenos Aires and both sides of Iguazú Falls before heading south to Patagonia. Look for wildlife as you travel across lakes, seas, and glacial ice in Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, El Calafate, and El Chaltén before returning home with memories that photos could never do justice to.

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Map of Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 15 Days
Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 15 Days

Come to Argentina and over 15 days explore its ruggedly beautiful Patagonia region and northern Iguazú Falls. In Patagonia, you'll embark on whale-watching and penguin-spotting excursions plus hike over the surface of a massive glacier. Then, after spending some time in the Lake District, you'll fly to the Brazilian border and experience the majesty of the world's second-largest waterfalls. 

A whale breaching the surface in Puerto Madryn
Map of Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 16 Days
Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 16 Days

Experience Argentina's highlights on this 16-day adventure in the great outdoors. After some cosmopolitan fun in Buenos Aires, head south to the untamed wilds of Patagonia, where you'll visit remote ranches and hike atop glaciers. Then hit the water for wildlife tours to spot whales and orcas before heading north to explore one of the largest waterfall systems in the world, Iguazú Falls.

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Map of Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 17 Days
Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 17 Days

Argentina is an ecologically diverse natural playground that boasts some of the most incredible natural wonders in the world. You'll experience a few of them on a 17-day adventure that begins in Patagonia with an ice hike of the Perito Moreno Glacier. You'll then get up close and personal with marine life like whales and penguins before jetting to northern Argentina where you'll experience the majesty that is Iguazú Falls.

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Map of Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 18 Days
Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 18 Days

Buckle up for 18 days of unforgettable excursions from the far south of Argentina to the far north. The adventure begins in Patagonia with whale watching, a glacier hike, and even a trip to Tierra del Fuego for nature hikes and a visit to an island home to vast penguin colonies. Then you'll fly to the north and Iguazú to marvel at the awe-inspiring waterfalls that are the largest in the Americas.

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Map of Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 19 Days
Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 19 Days

This unforgettable 19-day adventure mixes extreme outdoor activities in Argentina with nature tours and wildlife excursions. The journey begins with your arrival in Patagonia, where you'll embark on a hike across the surface of a glacier plus have the opportunity to go whale watching and visit islands home to thousands of Magellanic penguins. You'll cap the journey with a visit to one more natural wonder in the form of the thundering Iguazú Falls.

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Map of Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 20 Days
Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú Falls - 20 Days

Experience Argentina's highlights on this 20-day itinerary. The adventure begins in Buenos Aires, from which you'll head south to the untamed wilds of Patagonia. You'll visit remote ranches and walk on glaciers, spot southern right whales and Magellanic penguins, travel the same waterways as Charles Darwin, and cap the journey with a visit to one of the largest waterfall systems in the world, Iguazú Falls.

Other popular travel destinations in Argentina
Buenos Aires · Patagonia · El Calafate · Iguazú Falls · Puerto Iguazú · Tierra del Fuego · Mendoza · Bariloche & Lakes District · El Chaltén · Salta & Northwest · Salta · Bariloche · Ushuaia