📍 Argentina

ARGENTINA COMPLETE: IGUAZU FALLS TO GLACIER VALLEYS

Waterfalls roar, mountains gleam rust and cream, glaciers thunder. A 2,500-kilometer immersion into Argentina's wildest landscapes.

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📖 9 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Admire Iguazu Falls, cross the seven-colored mountains, taste Cafayate wines and stand before Perito Moreno glacier. From tropical jungle to Patagonian ice, discover all of Argentina.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Buenos Aires

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Day 1
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Discover

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Teatro Colon opera house
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Caminito colorful street in La Boca
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Puerto Madero waterfront district
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Plaza de Mayo historic square commemorating the desaparecidos
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Activities

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Try the best of Argentine cuisine at magnificent restaurants
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Taste excellent wine and visit well-stocked breweries
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Visit ferneteria to try the typical Argentine Fernet Cola
+1 Optional activities
2
Day

Puerto Iguazu

jungle mist waterfall roar

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Day 2
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Discover

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Iguazu Falls Argentine side with close-up waterfall views
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Iguazu Falls Brazilian side for panoramic perspectives
3
Garganta del Diablo reached by small train inside the park
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Activities

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Flight to Puerto Iguazu
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Take low and high routes to appreciate falls from below and above
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12-minute close waterfall experience tour
+1 Optional activities
3
Day

Iruya

whitewashed village cliff edge

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Day 3
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Discover

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Iruya Andean village in the middle of a canyon
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Activities

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Experience authentic Andean village life
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Enjoy wonderful canyon views
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Guided hiking in the surrounding mountains
4
Day

Humahuaca

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Day 4
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Discover

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Humahuaca historic center at 3,200 meters elevation
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Cerro de los 14 Colores (Hill of 14 Colors)
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Traditional Andean markets
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Activities

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Experience Andean music and culture
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Browse local mountain village markets
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Photograph the colorful mountain landscapes
5
Day

Salta

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Day 5
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Discover

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Salta la Linda colonial town center
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Wonderful churches and spectacular main plaza
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Activities

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Flight to Salta
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Explore beautiful colonial architecture
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Try traditional Salta empanadas
6
Day

Tolar Grande

salt plains lavender horizon

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Day 6
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Discover

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Arita Cone volcanic formation
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Ojos de Mar turquoise lagoons
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Arenal desert landscape
4
Quebrada de Toro canyon
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Activities

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Three-day tour departing from Salta
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Experience off-the-beaten-path natural wonders
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Explore un-touristy remote landscapes
7
Day

Cachi

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Day 7
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Discover

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Cachi colonial village
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Cuesta del Obispo mountain pass at 3,400 meters
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Activities

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Drive through marvelous mountain scenery
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Experience the beauty of the Calchaqui Valleys
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Return to Salta via scenic route
8
Day

Cafayate

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Day 8
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Discover

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Cafayate wine region vineyards
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Spectacular canyon formations along Ruta 68
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Activities

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Wine tasting of excellent local wines
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Admire unforgettable canyon landscapes near the main road
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Explore the colorful rock formations
9
Day

El Penon

stone outcrop desert landmark

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Day 9
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Discover

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La Puna Argentina uninhabited landscapes
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White dunes
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Campo de Piedra Pomez lunar volcanic rock formations
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Carachi Pampa volcano
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Half-day excursion through impressive natural landscapes
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Photograph pink and white volcanic rocks creating lunar landscape
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Observe flamingos at the pink lagoon
10
Day

Mendoza

wine vines andean backdrop

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Day 10
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Discover

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Mendoza historic center
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Vineyards 20 kilometers from city center
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Views of Aconcagua, highest peak in South America at 6,952 meters
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Activities

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Flight to Mendoza
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Wine tours with excellent Malbec tasting
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Andean tours to the slopes of Aconcagua
+1 Optional activities
11
Day

Puerto Madryn

whale gulf penguin coast

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Day 11
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Discover

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Puerto Madryn Patagonian coast
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Valdez Peninsula for orcas and whales
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Puerto Rawson for Patagonian dolphins
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Camarones area penguin colony
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Flight to Puerto Madryn
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Snorkeling trip with sea lions
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Dolphin watching excursion
+2 Optional activities
12
Day

Bariloche

alpine lake chocolate heritage

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Day 12
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Discover

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San Carlos de Bariloche on Lake Nahuel Huapi
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Four Bariloche refuges trekking circuit
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Otto Meiling refuge with glacier views
4
Ruta de los 7 Lagos scenic route
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Hiking trails with spectacular lake views
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Visit craft breweries: Patagonia, Manush, Blest, Gilbert
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Explore the lake district scenery
+1 Optional activities
13
Day

El Chalten

granite towers trekking mecca

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Day 13
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Discover

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El Chalten trekking paradise village
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Cerro Torre viewpoint
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Fitz Roy mountain panorama
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Laguna Sucia
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Daily treks to see Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy
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Huemul circuit four-day trek through Patagonian glaciers
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Experience the most beautiful panoramic views in Patagonia
+1 Optional activities
14
Day

El Calafate

glacier gateway wind swept

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Day 14
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Discover

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Perito Moreno Glacier, 30 kilometers long
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El Calafate tourist town
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Activities

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Flight to El Calafate
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Walk along footbridges viewing the glacier
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Boat excursion to admire Perito Moreno
+1 Optional activities
15
Day

Ushuaia

southern ocean fin world

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Day 15
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Discover

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Ushuaia, one of the southernmost cities on the planet
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Tierra del Fuego National Park
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Cerro Guanaco viewpoint over Beagle Channel
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Activities

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Flight to Ushuaia
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Explore Tierra del Fuego Park trails
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Penguin excursion
+2 Optional activities

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (September-November): Mild temperatures, blooming flowers, excellent for wine regions and outdoor activities, shoulder season pricing.

Summer (December-February): Peak tourist season, warm weather, perfect for Patagonia, highest prices, book accommodations early.

Fall (March-May): Harvest season in wine regions, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, excellent for Buenos Aires and cultural activities.

Winter (June-August): Ski season in Andes, perfect for northern regions (warm and dry), Buenos Aires cultural season, tango shows peak.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 12 and 18 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

What to discover in Argentina?

From tango in Buenos Aires to Patagonian glaciers and world-famous steaks and wines. Experience gaucho culture, stunning Andes peaks, and vibrant cities with European flair. Iguazu Falls and diverse landscapes from tropics to Antarctica create endless adventures. Argentina combines passionate culture with natural wonders and culinary excellence.