Most travelers will find that 8 to 10 days is perfect for a well-paced Argentina trip with stops in Buenos Aires, El Calafate, and Puerto Iguazú. Those with less time can hit the route’s highlights in a week for a faster-paced journey. Or, extend your trip and explore more of the country—some of the best-loved trip extensions include Ushuaia, El Chaltén, or Mendoza. Get inspired with the below Buenos Aires, El Calafate, and Puerto Iguazú trip ideas.
How many days do you need in Buenos Aires, El Calafate & Puerto Iguaz√∫?
- Most travelers spend 8-10 days in Buenos Aires, El Calafate, and Puerto Iguaz√∫ combined
- Visiting Buenos Aires, El Calafate, and Puerto Iguaz√∫ in 7 days is possible, but will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Ushuaia, El Chaltén, and Mendoza
How Many Days to Spend in Buenos Aires
Recommended Itineraries for Buenos Aires, El Calafate & Puerto Iguaz√∫
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires Walking Tour | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Fly to El Calafate, Explore | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Explore Los Glaciares National Park | El Calafate |
| Day 5 | Glaciers Gourmet Boat Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Fly to Iguaz√∫ Falls, Explore | Puerto Iguaz√∫ |
| Day 7 | Explore Iguaz√∫ Falls (Argentine Side) | Puerto Iguaz√∫ |
| Day 8 | Return to Buenos Aires, Depart |   |
In just over a week, you can experience two major highlights of Argentina: Patagonia and Iguaz√∫ Falls. After enjoying a night in Buenos Aires, you’ll fly to El Calafate and enjoy a luxury boat tour to the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier. Then you’ll fly north to Iguaz√∫ to hike around both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of these massive waterfalls. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires City Tour, Dinner & Tango Show | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Fly to El Calafate, Explore | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Perito Moreno Boat & Walking Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 5 | Glaciers Gourmet Boat Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Fly to Iguaz√∫ Falls, Explore | Puerto Iguaz√∫ |
| Day 7 | Explore Iguaz√∫ Falls (Argentine Side) | Puerto Iguaz√∫ |
| Day 8 | Explore Iguaz√∫ Falls (Brazilian Side) | Puerto Iguaz√∫ |
| Day 9 | Return to Buenos Aires, Depart |   |
This diverse nine-day tour combines top destinations in Argentina for a trip that won’t disappoint. Start by experiencing the cosmopolitan bustle of Buenos Aires before you fly south to El Calafate for several spectacular glaciers, which you’ll see by land and boat. Then, fly north to the Brazilian border (and warmer weather) to explore Iguaz√∫ Falls‚Äîthe largest waterfall system in the world. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires Walking Tour | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Fly to El Calafate, Explore | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Perito Moreno Boat & Walking Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 5 | Glaciers Gourmet Boat Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 6 | Fly to Iguaz√∫ Falls, Explore | Puerto Iguaz√∫ |
| Day 7 | Explore Iguaz√∫ Falls (Argentine Side) | Puerto Iguaz√∫ |
| Day 8 | Explore Iguaz√∫ Falls (Brazilian side), Return to Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
| Day 9 | Transfer to Tigre, Boat Ride | Buenos Aires |
| Day 10 | Depart Buenos Aires |   |
Why tour one natural wonder in Argentina when you can visit two? It all begins in Buenos Aires, and from there, you’ll fly to the Southern Patagonian Ice Field for tours of the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Then you’ll fly to the far north to the border with Brazil, where you’ll find the most incredible waterfalls in the Americas, Iguaz√∫. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
13-Day Itinerary Including Ushuaia
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires Walking Tour & Tango Lesson | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Fly to Ushuaia | Ushuaia |
| Day 4 | Penguins on Isla Martillo & Estancia Harberton | Ushuaia |
| Day 5 | Trekking & Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego | Ushuaia |
| Day 6 | Fly to El Calafate, Explore | El Calafate |
| Day 7 | Perito Moreno Full-Day Tour | El Calafate |
| Day 8 | Bus to El Chaltén & Laguna Capri Hike | El Calafate |
| Day 9 | Full-Day Hike to Laguna de Los Tres & Mount Fitz Roy | El Calafate |
| Day 10 | Transfer to El Calafate, Fly to Iguaz√∫ Falls | Puerto Iguaz√∫ |
| Day 11 | Explore Iguaz√∫ Falls (Argentine Side) | Puerto Iguaz√∫ |
| Day 12 | Explore Iguaz√∫ Falls (Brazilian Side), Return to Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
| Day 13 | Depart Buenos Aires |   |
Perfect for travelers looking to experience more of Patagonia and see Argentina’s natural wonders, this 13-day itinerary includes a visit to the famed Perito Moreno glacier and stops in Ushuaia‚Äîthe southernmost city in the world‚Äîto see penguins and trek in Tierra del Fuego National Park. You’ll hike through the rugged mountain scenery around Mount Fitz Roy, learn to dance the tango, and experience the crashing immensity of Iguaz√∫ Falls, all in one trip. Read more
How to travel between Buenos Aires, El Calafate & Puerto Iguaz√∫
How to get to El Calafate
Perched on the shore of the ice-blue Lago Argentino, El Calafate is most known as the gateway to the Los Glaciares National Park and its famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Many visitors choose to fly directly to El Calafate from Buenos Aires or visit El Calafate on the way back north from Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego. Your best bet to reach El Calafate is to take a plane‚Äîthe notable exception is if you’re traveling to or from El Chalt√©n, which is only about 133 miles (214 km) to the north.¬†Read more
How to get from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguaz√∫
Almost 800 miles (1,290 km) separate Buenos Aires and Puerto Iguaz√∫, the Argentine city closest to the famed Iguaz√∫ Falls. Though long-distance buses between the two cities exist, the fastest and easiest way to travel from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguaz√∫ is to fly. Flights depart daily from both Aeroparque (AEP) and Ezeiza (EZE), the two main airports in Buenos Aires. Read more
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