From Iguazu to Perito Moreno
Argentina north to south
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Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the mother of all Argentinian cities, with amazing French and Italian architecture, a food scene that covers much more than just steakhouses and nightlife that doesn’t get started until 2am... -
El Calafate
The scenic town of El Calafate has many shops and eateries that offer products made from sweet Calafate berries, Patagonia’s famous fruit with many health benefits... -
Glaciers National Park
The UNESCO World Heritage Glaciers National Park is home to more than 300 glaciers covering 217 miles, as well as mountain peaks, 15,000-year-old lakes and plenty of wildlife... -
Iguazu Falls
The mighty Iguazu Falls are awe-inspiring... -
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the mother of all Argentinian cities, with amazing French and Italian architecture, a food scene that covers much more than just steakhouses and nightlife that doesn’t get started until 2am...
This itinerary brings in the unique landscapes of Argentinian Patagonia and the iconic Iguazu Falls. Start by exploring the diverse neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires before flying down to El Calafate to spend a few days exploring mountains, lakes and glaciers, which includes the gigantic Perito Moreno. Next, you will fly to the the largest waterfall system in the world, Iguazu Falls. Here, on the border of Argentina and Brazil, you can spend a couple of days enjoying nature and history excursions in your unique surroundings before returning to Buenos Aires.
Key information
| Destinations | Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, El Calafate, Glaciers National Park |
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| Physical Level | Moderate |
 Season |
September - May |
From Iguazu to Perito Moreno itinerary
Explore cultural Buenos Aires
Day 1–3 in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the mother of all Argentinian cities, with amazing French and Italian architecture, a food scene that covers much more than just steakhouses and nightlife that doesn’t get started until 2am. This is the perfect place to begin or end your Argentinian adventure.
Get a taste of El Calafate
Day 4 in El Calafate
The scenic town of El Calafate has many shops and eateries that offer products made from sweet Calafate berries, Patagonia’s famous fruit with many health benefits. There are also some fantastic restaurants where you can enjoy the famously tender Patagonian roast lamb washed down with an Austral beer.
Go off-grid in Glaciers National Park
Day 5–6 in Glaciers National Park
The UNESCO World Heritage Glaciers National Park is home to more than 300 glaciers covering 217 miles, as well as mountain peaks, 15,000-year-old lakes and plenty of wildlife. Visitors come to marvel at Perito Moreno, the world’s only glacier to still be growing, or to go hiking around El Chalten.
Feel Iguazu Falls’ power at the Devil’s Throat
Day 7–8 in Iguazu Falls
The mighty Iguazu Falls are awe-inspiring. Stretching over 3km and straddling both Argentina and Brazil, this popular national park is home to more than 250 waterfalls that form an awe-inspiring semi-circle of water. With 80% of the waterfalls on the Argentinian side, this is best for hiking trails and seeing wildlife. To truly appreciate the water’s power, take the 1km walkway over the Devil’s Throat, where an 80m drop lies below you.
Return to Buenos Aires
Day 9 in Buenos Aires
Complete your trip by returning to Buenos Aires for your departure.
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