Days 1-3
As with most Argentina holidays, you’ll begin your trip in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. It’s definitely worth spending a couple of days here to really get the chance to explore and soak up the lively atmosphere. Head over to the tango district of San Telmo and discover its many street dancers and performers. If you fancy a dose of culture, you could check out the Museo de Belle Artes.
Day 4-6
When your time in Buenos Aires is up, take a flight to Ushuaia; the most southern town in the world! Though Ushuaia was once a remote and secluded settlement, it is now a flourishing destination with over 30,000 inhabitants and offers stunning views of snowy peaks.
If you fancy an active adventure, you can take a trek in Tierra del Fuego National Park which is only around 20 mins away by bus. Follow the trail past mountains, forests and lakes and take in the beautiful views from across the bay.
A bit of advice: As the weather here is quite unpredictable, it’s probably worth packing lots of layers for this part of your Argentina trip!
To top off your stay in Ushuaia, why not follow in the footsteps of Darwin and take a boat ride along the Beagle channel? Here, you’ll pass the lighthouse at Puerto Williams which is not only the most southernmost settlement in the world but the departure place for South Pole crossings.
Day 7
Today you can begin the next leg of your Argentina holiday as you board the plane once again and head to El Calafate. Upon arrival, you can amble around this friendly town and try out some of the local Patagonian culinary specialities.
Day 8-9
During this part of your Argentina holiday, why not head off sailing amongst the mighty icebergs on a glacier boat trip? This is usually a real highlight of any Argentina travel experience! During this trip, you’ll sail towards the highest glacier in the world; Spegazinni. You’ll also need to get your camera ready to snap Upsala; the largest glacier in the world (bigger than Buenos Aires!)
During your stay here, you might also want to check out Patagonia’s most photographed glacier, the Perito Moreno (the entrance fee is around 60 pesos).
Day 10-12
On day ten of this ultimate Argentina holiday, you’ll wave goodbye to the icy land of Patagonia and head north by plane to Bariloche in Argentina’s Lake District.
One of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, Bariloche is a great stop-over on your Argentina holiday. Located in the heart of the Argentine Lake District, during this part of your Argentina travels, you’ll be treated to some of the most scenic views in Patagonia.
You can really enjoy Bariloche at your own pace. There are plenty of activities to choose from such as kayaking across crystal clear lakes which are surrounded by towering peaks and pine forests; simply beautiful! Alternatively, if you want to explore more of the surrounding areas, you can also rent a mountain-bike or perhaps try your hand at horse-riding!
Day 13-14
On day thirteen of your Argentina holiday, you’ll head to your next destination (and my personal favourite), the tropical rainforest at Iguazu. I’m a real fan of green jungle and wildlife, so this is definitely my highlight of this Argentina itinerary!
Iguazu is of course home to the thundering falls and this is often a really memorable part of most Argentina holidays. The entrance fee is approx US$25, and once you’ve made your way via the little park train, and over the footbridge you’ll soon see what all the fuss is about as you begin to catch a glimpse of ‘Devil’s Throat’ which lies right at the heart of the waterfalls. The sheer vastness and almighty roar of the thundering falls is really quite mind-blowing! You’ll definitely want to keep you camera handy during this part of your Argentina holiday!
Day 15
On day fifteen of this Argentina trip, you can visit the Brazilian side of Iguaçu. What’s more, the Brazilians do claim that although Argentina has the waterfalls, Brazil have the view! And this couldn’t be truer as around 80% of the falls are actually in Argentina and so can be truly appreciated from Brazil’s side!
Day 16
Today this ultimate Argentina holiday comes to an end and you can catch a flight via Buenos Aires or if it’s easier, Rio! (Though you might want to organise an extra day or so here to really explore the famous sights).
I hope this Argentina itinerary offers a little inspiration for your own ultimate Argentina holiday! What I like the most about this Argentina trip is that it combines a great mix of colourful cities, rural escapes and a few of the oh-so-necessary touristy highlights thrown in!
Happy planning!