March 1, 2019

Best of Argentina 3 weeks

Written By Hervé Landetcheverry

Within 3 weeks you will discover the North and South of Argentina. A diverse tour where you’ll enjoy the cultural life of Buenos Aires, the mountains and glaciers in El Calafate, hiking in El Chaltén, the incredible landscapes and culture in Salta and Jujuy, and finally the subtropical jungle of Iguazu Falls.

Duration: 20 nights

The price is in US dollars per person in double basis.

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This trip begins in Buenos Aires, where you will visit the Southern neighborhoods (San Telmo and La Boca) and the historic centre. In the evening you can learn your first steps of tango in a milonga, a traditional lounge where locals and visitors gather to dance.

The adventure continues towards the Southern Patagonia: El Calafate. Some of the activities includes a 4×4 tour to Cerro Frias and its incredible views, Mount Fitz Roy and Torres del Paine, where you can go hiking or riding a horse. You will visit the impressive Los Glaciares National Park, sail across Argentino Lake and have a country day at Nibepo Aike ranch. After an easy walk, you will meet the world famous Perito Moreno Glacier. One of the best adventours at the national park, will be sailing across the Upsala Channel on your way to Estancia Cristina, and after a trekking arrive to Cañadon de los Fosiles.

Afterwards, you will rent a car and get out heading towards El Chaltén, you will stay for 2 days to enjoy many free trekkings.

The trip continues towards the end of the world: Ushuaia. Here you will visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, the Beagle Channel and Estancia Harberton. You will be amazed by the diverse of birds and the funny penguins!

From the South, direct to the Andean North. Once in Salta, you will rent a car to travel the route from Cachi, Cafayate, Quebrada de Escoipe, Encantado Valley and Los Cardones National Park and the incredible Quebrada de Las Conchas.

The trip continues to Jujuy, towards the small town of San Antonio de los Cobres, home of central station of the famous “Train of the Clouds”. You will visit the Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca,the Quebrada de Humahuaca and the colorful markets of the towns of Tilcara, Pucará (archaeological site) and Humahuaca.

The next destination is the Iguazu Falls. You will visit both sides of the falls, and will explore the jungle and the famous Bird Park.

The tour ends in Buenos Aires, where you can take an urban tour to learn the history of street art or visit a contemporary art gallery and hold a workshop.