Argentina Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries

Explore 7 self-drive trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Argentina.

Hit the road and explore Argentina on a self-drive excursion with one of kimkim's top itineraries. Embark on a 14-day Epic Argentina trip through Patagonia, where you'll see glaciers, and around El Calafate to see the azure lakes of Bariloche and then to Salta, for rugged gorges and painted desert mountains. You can also embark on an 8-day trip from Mendoza to the polychromatic mountains of the north. Or perhaps opt for the less-traveled road and venture through northern Argentina for 14 days, beginning your drive in Salta and exploring Quebrada de Humahuaca and Puna de Atacama. 

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Argentina's Lake District near Bariloche
Map of Epic Argentina: El Calafate, Bariloche & Salta - 14 Days
Epic Argentina: El Calafate, Bariloche & Salta - 14 Days

Experience the best of Argentina's north and south over two action-packed weeks. The first half takes place in Patagonia, where you'll marvel at the expansive glaciers around El Calafate and visit the azure lakes of Bariloche. The latter half takes you north to Spanish-colonial Salta, your base for a self-guided road trip through rugged gorges, vast salt flats, and painted desert mountains.

The road north from Mendoza passes through spectacular scenery
Map of Road Trip from Mendoza to Northern Argentina - 8 Days
Road Trip from Mendoza to Northern Argentina - 8 Days

One of the best ways to explore Argentina is on four wheels, giving you the chance to explore the country at your own pace while soaking in the country's spectacular natural scenery. This eight-day road trip takes you from the lively city of Mendoza to the polychromatic mountains of the north.

A dusty road outside of Purmamarca
Map of Northern Argentina Road Trip - 14 Days
Northern Argentina Road Trip - 14 Days

This two-week adventure celebrates northern Argentina, a lesser-visited but no less stunning region of the country. After touring the highlights of Buenos Aires you'll fly north to colonial Salta, which will be your base for road trips to highlights like the Quebrada de Humahuaca and Puna de Atacama. Rounding out the journey are visits to historic villages, wine tours at Cafayate, visits to national parks, and more.

Majestic lakes in Bariloche
Map of Classic Argentina: Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and Salta - 19 Days
Classic Argentina: Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and Salta - 19 Days

This exciting itinerary includes the best natural attractions in Argentina's north and south. After taking in the sights in Buenos Aires, you'll head to Patagonia, where you'll experience spectacular glaciers in El Calafate and lakes in Bariloche. Then, from the colonial city of Salta, you'll begin a road trip through rugged gorges, giant salt flats, and colorful deserts in the country's far north.

See the highlights of the Salta deserts in Argentina
Map of Classic Argentina Road Trip: Buenos Aires, Patagonia & Salta - 16 Days
Classic Argentina Road Trip: Buenos Aires, Patagonia & Salta - 16 Days

Travelers with an independent streak and an itch for the open road will enjoy this jaunt around Argentina's grand glaciers and painted deserts. The trip begins with tango and culture in Buenos Aires, after which you'll fly south for hiking in the Lake District and glacier tours in Patagonia. The final adventure is a memorable self-drive excursion around the gorges, valleys, and colonial towns in the Salta deserts.

Argentina's painted hills
Map of Road Trip Across Argentina's Deserts - 15 Days
Road Trip Across Argentina's Deserts - 15 Days

Independent-minded travelers will love this extensive itinerary that includes Argentina's capital, an unforgettable adventure in Patagonia, and a road trip and through the northern deserts. Start with cultural experiences in Buenos Aires before seeing glaciers and lakes in Patagonia. Then, end your trip with a self-drive tour of the far north and visit the painted mountains and indigenous ruins around Purmamarca and Salta.

Argentina's majestic glaciers
Map of Classic Argentina: Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and Salta - 18 Days
Classic Argentina: Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and Salta - 18 Days

Experience the vast marvels of Argentina on this adventure that will take you from vibrant Buenos Aires to majestic Patagonia and the desert plains. In Patagonia, you'll visit some of the largest glaciers in the region. You'll hike through the majestic beauty of the Lake District and then you'll travel to the far north and the colonial city of Salta. From there, you'll set off for a desert road trip, where you'll visit colonial towns and world-famous wine-producing regions.

Southern Patagonian Ice Field
Map of Ultimate Argentina Road Trip: Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Lake District, & More - 17 Days
Ultimate Argentina Road Trip: Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Lake District, & More - 17 Days

For travelers who want an immersive experience in Argentina, this 17-day itinerary allows you to experience vibrant urban culture along with some of the country's top natural sites. Start your trip with tango and art in Buenos Aires before heading to see glaciers in Patagonia. Then, you'll transfer to the Lake District where you'll embark on hiking excursions and lake tours before ending your trip in the far north with an unforgettable desert road trip where you'll see painted mountains, indigenous ruins, and colonial towns.