La Boca, Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia
Patagonia
Cafayate red rock canyon, Salta
Cafayate
Hill of Seven Colors, Purmamarca
Purmamarca
Salinas Grandes salt flats, Jujuy
Salinas Grandes

The Full Itinerary

15 Days. Argentina at Its Finest.

A journey built around exceptional food, wine, and experiences — from the parrillas of Buenos Aires to the end of the world in Ushuaia, and back through the wine valleys of the north.

Buenos Aires

Days 1–3

Buenos Aires

The world's greatest food city, on your terms

01Day 1

Arrival & First Parrilla

Experiences

  • Private airport welcome and transfer to Palermo
  • Hotel check-in and neighbourhood orientation
  • Evening at a classic parrilla — prime cuts, Malbec, and the ritual of the Argentine asado

Transport

Private transfer from Ezeiza International Airport to hotel

Lodging

Palermo boutique hotel, Buenos Aires

Region

Buenos Aires

Traditional Argentine parrilla grill loaded with steaks, ribs, and chorizo
02Day 2

Markets, Chefs & San Telmo

Experiences

  • Morning visit to Mercado de San Telmo — empanadas, cheeses, and local producers
  • Guided food walk through San Telmo's cobblestone streets
  • Lunch at a chef-driven restaurant in the neighbourhood
  • Afternoon in Recoleta — cafés, pastelerías, and the grand cemetery
  • Dinner at one of Buenos Aires' top contemporary restaurants

Transport

Private guided vehicle

Lodging

Palermo boutique hotel, Buenos Aires

Region

Buenos Aires

Historic street in San Telmo neighbourhood, Buenos Aires
03Day 3

Cooking Class & Tango Evening

Experiences

  • Morning private cooking class — empanadas, chimichurri, and dulce de leche desserts
  • Lunch from what you cooked, with Argentine wine pairings
  • Afternoon free — Palermo boutiques, bookshops, or a café con leche
  • Evening tango dinner show at a traditional milonga

Transport

Private vehicle

Lodging

Palermo boutique hotel, Buenos Aires

Region

Buenos Aires

Tango couple full body dancing on the streets of Buenos Aires
El Calafate

Days 4–6

El Calafate

Glaciers, Patagonian lamb, and the silence of the ice

04Day 4

Fly South & Arrive in Patagonia

Experiences

  • Early morning transfer to Jorge Newbery Airport
  • Morning flight south to El Calafate — watch the landscape shift from pampas to Patagonian steppe
  • Private transfer to lakeside lodge on Lago Argentino
  • Afternoon at leisure — first views of the turquoise lake
  • Dinner at the lodge — Patagonian lamb and local craft beer

Transport

Private transfer to Jorge Newbery Airport; morning domestic flight to El Calafate (approx. 3 hrs); private transfer to lodge

Lodging

Lakeside lodge, El Calafate, Patagonia

Region

El Calafate

05Day 5

Perito Moreno Glacier

Experiences

  • Full-day visit to Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Guided walkways along the glacier face
  • Mini-trekking on the glacier surface with crampons
  • Glacier boat excursion along the ice wall
  • Return to El Calafate — dinner at a parrilla specialising in Patagonian cordero

Transport

Private transfer to Los Glaciares National Park (1.5 hrs)

Lodging

Lakeside lodge, El Calafate

Region

El Calafate

Couple watching the Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia
06Day 6

Lago Argentino Boat Excursion & Fly to Ushuaia

Experiences

  • Morning boat excursion to Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers
  • Lunch on board with glacier views
  • Afternoon transfer to El Calafate Airport
  • Short flight to Ushuaia — the world's southernmost city
  • Dinner at a celebrated Ushuaia restaurant — king crab, centolla, and southern sea bass

Transport

Boat from Puerto Bandera; domestic flight El Calafate to Ushuaia (approx. 1 hr)

Lodging

Boutique hotel, Ushuaia, with Beagle Channel views

Region

El Calafate

Tourist boat excursion on Lago Argentino with Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate
Ushuaia

Days 7–8

Ushuaia

The end of the world — and some of the best seafood on earth

07Day 7

Tierra del Fuego & Beagle Channel

Experiences

  • Morning in Tierra del Fuego National Park — forest trails and the End of the World Train
  • Afternoon catamaran on the Beagle Channel — sea lions, penguins, and lighthouse islands
  • Sunset from the Martial Glacier viewpoint above the city
  • Dinner — centolla (king crab) tasting menu at a local institution

Transport

Private transfer to national park; catamaran on the Beagle Channel

Lodging

Boutique hotel, Ushuaia

Region

Ushuaia

08Day 8

Ushuaia at Leisure & Fly North

Experiences

  • Morning free — explore the port market, pick up smoked fish and local preserves
  • Afternoon flights north via Buenos Aires to Salta (approx. 5 hrs total)
  • Private transfer from Salta to Cafayate (approx. 3 hrs through the Quebrada de las Conchas)
  • Arrival dinner at the lodge — Torrontés wine and regional stew

Transport

Domestic flight Ushuaia to Buenos Aires; connecting flight to Salta

Lodging

Wine lodge, Cafayate valley

Region

Ushuaia

Cafayate

Days 9–10

Cafayate

High-altitude wine, empanadas, and the red rock valley

09Day 9

Bodegas & the Torrontés Trail

Experiences

  • Morning visit to two boutique bodegas — Cafayate is the home of Torrontés, Argentina's great white
  • Private barrel-room tasting and blending session
  • Long lunch at a vineyard restaurant — goat cheese, locro stew, and empanadas salteñas
  • Afternoon visit to a family-run artisan bodega
  • Sunset on the lodge terrace with a glass of Malbec

Transport

Private vehicle between bodegas

Lodging

Wine lodge, Cafayate valley

Region

Cafayate

Traditional asado al asador on a cross, cooked outdoors in the Argentine countryside
10Day 10

Quebrada de las Conchas & Drive North

Experiences

  • Morning drive through the Quebrada de las Conchas — red and ochre rock formations
  • Stop at the Garganta del Diablo canyon
  • Lunch in Salta — traditional locro or humita at a classic peña
  • Continue north to Purmamarca through the Quebrada de Humahuaca
  • Arrival and evening walk through the village

Transport

Private vehicle, Cafayate to Purmamarca (approx. 4 hrs via Salta)

Lodging

Adobe boutique hotel, Purmamarca

Region

Cafayate

Rustic red rock mountains along the route through Salta, northwest Argentina
Purmamarca

Days 11–12

Purmamarca

The Hill of Seven Colors, salt flats, and Andean cuisine

11Day 11

The Hill of Seven Colors & Salinas Grandes

Experiences

  • Sunrise walk around the Hill of Seven Colors — best light of the trip
  • Morning drive up Ruta 52 through the dramatic Cuesta de Lipán switchbacks
  • Visit to Salinas Grandes — the vast white salt flat at 3,400m altitude
  • Lunch at a roadside comedor near the salt flats — hearty Andean stew and fresh bread
  • Return through the painted valley at golden hour
  • Dinner in Purmamarca — llama empanadas and regional wines

Transport

Private vehicle day excursion via Ruta 52

Lodging

Adobe boutique hotel, Purmamarca

Region

Purmamarca

Tourists browsing crafts at Purmamarca market square
12Day 12

Tilcara & the Pucará Ruins

Experiences

  • Morning drive to Tilcara — one of the most vibrant villages in the Quebrada de Humahuaca
  • Visit to the Pucará de Tilcara — a pre-Inca hilltop fortress with sweeping valley views
  • Explore the local market — textiles, ceramics, and dried herbs
  • Lunch at a Tilcara restaurant known for its Andean fusion cuisine
  • Afternoon back in Purmamarca — free time to explore the craft stalls
  • Farewell dinner under the stars

Transport

Private vehicle

Lodging

Adobe boutique hotel, Purmamarca

Region

Purmamarca

Tilcara village in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina
Return to Buenos Aires

Days 13–15

Return to Buenos Aires

One last night in the city that started it all

13Day 13

Fly South & Final Night in Buenos Aires

Experiences

  • Morning transfer from Purmamarca to Salta Airport (approx. 3 hrs)
  • Domestic flight to Buenos Aires (approx. 2 hrs)
  • Check-in at Palermo hotel
  • Afternoon free — last-minute shopping, a café, or a nap
  • Final dinner at a celebrated Buenos Aires restaurant — make it count

Transport

Private transfer to Salta Airport; domestic flight to Buenos Aires

Lodging

Palermo boutique hotel, Buenos Aires

Region

Return to Buenos Aires

14Day 14

Buenos Aires — A Last Full Day

Experiences

  • Morning visit to the Sunday San Telmo antiques market (if timing allows) or a neighbourhood café crawl
  • Lunch at a beloved Palermo restaurant
  • Afternoon at leisure — bookshops, boutiques, or a final cortado in the sun
  • Evening tango show or a quiet dinner at a neighbourhood parrilla

Transport

Private vehicle

Lodging

Palermo boutique hotel, Buenos Aires

Region

Return to Buenos Aires

15Day 15

Departure

Experiences

  • Leisurely breakfast at a Palermo café
  • Private transfer to Ezeiza International Airport
  • Departure — with Argentina's flavours and landscapes firmly in your memory

Transport

Private transfer to Ezeiza International Airport

Region

Return to Buenos Aires

Everything That's Included

All lodging

14 nights — 4-star & above boutique hotels, wine lodges, and adobe retreats, hand-selected for this itinerary

All domestic flights

Buenos Aires → El Calafate → Ushuaia → Buenos Aires → Salta, plus return

All private transfers

Every airport pickup, inter-city drive, and day-excursion vehicle

All guided experiences

Expert local guides for every major activity, excursion, and food experience

All meals included

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day — from hotel breakfasts and local parrillas to vineyard lunches and curated tasting dinners

Park & entry fees

All national park admissions and attraction entry included

International flights to/from Buenos Aires are not included. Personal expenses, optional activities, and gratuities are at your discretion.

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