Argentina Bite-Sized Trips

Get glacial in Patagonia, exploring a frozen UNESCO World Heritage world of endless mountains, piercing winds, lakes and cool blue glaciers. This trip will take you into the frozen heart of Patagonia, a land of dazzling white snow, deep sapphire skies and cool blue glaciers. You’ll spend three days hiking across icebergs, drifting between giant glaciers and watch huge hunks of ice break off into freezing water. There’s nowhere quite like it.

Discover the raw natural beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Peninsula Valdes, on a self-drive adventure through this wildlife-rich region. Spot humpback whales offshore, elephant seals lounging in Punta Delgada, sea lions waddling around in Punta Norte, with a bit of luck, you may even catch a glimpse of orcas in the wild.

Experience an unforgettable train journey through the impressive landscape of the Humahuaca Gorge. Discover picturesque, traditional Andean villages with their colourful markets and explore the Quebrada Valley. You’ll stay overnight in a charming posada in Tilcara .

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Iberá Wetlands in Northern Argentina. Explore the winding waterways and spot unique wildlife on a guided boat safari. You’ll stay in a rustic eco-lodge surrounded by lush gardens.

Tucked away in the north-western corner of Argentina, where the high desert meets the Andes mountains, is a historic train that travels 13,850 feet above sea level. Zigzagging up steep mountains this route passes over 29 bridges and through 21 tunnels, showcasing the rugged terrain and desert surroundings. You will be based in Salta during your stay and have the evenings to explore this lesser known lively Bohemian city.

Interested in the life of the gauchos? Spend a night at an authentic estancia, in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park. Immerse yourself in Argentinean farm life, learn how to shear sheep and milk cows. All your meals, including an Argentinean asado (barbeque), are included in your stay.

Explore the stunning beauty of San Martin de los Andes, Argentina. Experience breath-taking landscapes, rich culture and delicious local cuisine. Whether you’re hiking, dining, or simply soaking in the views San Martin offers an unforgettable adventure.

Stay in the southernmost town on the planet, trek into the desolate Tierra del Fuego and sail through the icy, storm-swirled Beagle Channel. Ushuaia, the gateway to the South Pole, tumbles down a hill between mountains into the wild, thrashing sea. You’ll feel on the very edge of the world.

Sail between snowy Andes peaks as you cross from Argentina into Chile. It’s a scenic voyage that will take you through the staggering landscape of the oldest National Park in South America. Watch dozens of waterfalls cascade down the mountain hillsides and soak up the gorgeous scenery. You’ll spend two days drifting over the Nahuel Huapi lake into Chile, staying overnight at a small Chilean town on the shores of the lake, set against the backdrop of a towering volcano. It’s a wonderful way to travel between Argentina and Chile and something that we can’t recommend highly enough.

Get lost amidst the snowy peaks, forests, glaciers and lagoons of Patagonia, following remote trails between mountains shrouded in clouds. During this trip, you’ll spend two nights in El Chalten, a colourful trekking village with a welcoming vibe. By day, you can head out into the wilderness on foot, soaking up the scenery as you hike across a land of staggering natural beauty. In the evening, you can curl up around the fire with a hot mug of tea or swap trekking stories over a glass of wine (or two).

Ride horseback through the green valleys and tobacco plantations of sunny Salta, steeped in folklore, colonial charm and traditional Gaucho spirit. Sit around shady plazas, grab some steaming empanadas at the street stalls and enjoy a classic Argentine barbecue. Salta is sunny in both weather and atmosphere, with a festive vibe and folk music drifting through the streets. Nestled in the basin of the beautiful Lerma valleys, it’s a lovely area to explore. During this trip, you’ll spend 2 nights in the city, and spend a day on a working ranch.

Kayak across glacier lakes and gaze up at snow-tipped peaks in Bariloche, a chocolate-box town ringed by the Andes, penned in by pine forests and dotted with fjord-like lakes. It’s Patagonia at its most picturesque. Sit back and soak up the gorgeous alpine scenery with a glass of local wine. Bariloche has a holiday atmosphere, drawing skiers and snowboarders to its slopes every year. The landscape that lies beyond the streets is just staggering, so lace up your walking boots and start to explore.

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage peninsula packed with penguins, seals, dolphins and humpback whales. The Peninsula Valdes is Argentina’s wild side, jutting out over the northern coast of Patagonia. If you’re passionate about wildlife, this is the place for you. One of South America’s finest nature reserves, it’s a coastline crammed with huge wildlife colonies. During you’ll stay, you’ll hop in a small boat to for a close-up wildlife encounter, keeping your eyes peeled for whole pods of humpback whales.

Sail across the mighty Rio de le Plata for a few days visiting Argentina’s sophisticated little neighbour. Perhaps one of the most progressive countries in South America, Uruguay is full of underdog spirit and unfussy charm. You’ll spend a night in the capital city of Montevideo, before travelling to the colonial gem of Colonia de Sacramento for a couple of nights enjoying riverside life.

Get a taste of the good life in laid-back Mendoza, steeped in fine wine and sunshine. Cycle between wine bodegas against a backdrop of snowy peaks and sit back with a glass of local Malbec at a pavement café. With balmy temperatures and endless vineyards, it’s easy to fall under Mendoza’s spell. During this trip, you’ll spend two nights in a small traditional village with cobbled streets and shady colonial plazas, twenty minutes from Mendoza itself. Spending your time cycling between sun-kissed vineyards, sampling local wine and marvel out over the Andes.

Explore sexy and sophisticated Buenos Aires, a city of steamy tango, sizzling steaks and a nightlife that never stops. Take an eye-opening tour with a local Porteño (resident of the city) for an edgy glimpse into behind-the-scenes life and soak up the totally seductive atmosphere. You’ll stay in happening Palermo, one of the most popular barrios in Buenos Aires with wide streets lined with historic houses, lots of outdoor cafes, leafy parks and plenty of designer boutiques.

Feel the spray of roaring Iguazu Falls, make a brief hop over the the Brazilian side and explore to the surrounding rainforest, where raccoon-like coatis play. A cluster of hun-dreds of cascades set within the UNESCO World Heritage National Park, Iguazu Falls will leave you deafened and utterly speechless. This is a tropical getaway into a world of frothy waterfalls criss-crossed by rainbows in Argentina’s rainforest. It’s somewhere marked with a touch of magic. You’ll visit both the Argentinean and Brazilian side of the Falls and get a close up encounter with the local coatis – small raccoon-like creatures.

Drive through rusty rock canyons, cycle between sun-kissed grapevines, gaze up at giant cacti and drink a drop (or two) of local wine in the altiplano. Staying in traditional posadas, you’ll explore vineyards, tucked-away villages and surreal valleys with rocks that shift colours in the sunshine. This is a three-day road trip that will take you through the beautiful and bizarre scenery of Argentina’s high plains, scattered with mammoth cacti, tiny communities and remote canyons surrounded with striped rocks. You’ll make your way by road to lively Cafayate, known for its local wines and bodegas, where you’ll hop on a bike and cycle from vineyard to vineyard.

Drive through white-washed villages, cacti-scattered plains and rainbow coloured hills on a road trip across Argentina’s altiplano, staying in friendly local refugios. It’s a beautiful and varied road trip into a wilderness peppered with salt lakes, Inca ruins and traditional clay houses. You’ll spend three days exploring the remote pockets of the high plains, filled with Inca folklore and fascinating scenery. Explore rocky isolated canyons, hike to the surreal Seven Coloured Hills, meet the locals and cross the Tropic of Capricorns, all with the freedom of your own four wheels. It’s a real outback adventure.