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.
Days 1–3
Buenos Aires
The world's greatest food city, on your terms
Day 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
Day 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
Day 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
Days 4–6
El Calafate
Glaciers, Patagonian lamb, and the silence of the ice
Day 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
Day 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
Day 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
Days 7–8
Ushuaia
The end of the world — and some of the best seafood on earth
Day 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
Day 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
Days 9–10
Cafayate
High-altitude wine, empanadas, and the red rock valley
Day 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
Day 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
Days 11–12
Purmamarca
The Hill of Seven Colors, salt flats, and Andean cuisine
Day 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
Day 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
Days 13–15
Return to Buenos Aires
One last night in the city that started it all
Day 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
Day 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
Day 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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This itinerary is available as a complete package. Every detail handled before you arrive.