Argentina
Patagonia Glaciers, Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires & the Andean Lake District
Pampa Tour - 14 Night Itinerary
Discover cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the impressive Iguazu waterfalls, the icy waters of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia's glaciers at close range
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Travel Highlights
- Our comprehensive tour through the varied landscapes of Argentina
- Explore the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires and experience its famous tango
- Visit the magnificent Iguazu Falls, deep in subtropical jungle
- Marvel at the pristine landscapes of the Argentine Lake District
- Enjoy both panoramic and up close views of the immense Perito Moreno Glacier
- Travel to the world's southernmost city at Ushuaia
- Enjoy excursions and boat rides around mythical Tierra del Fuego
Tour Route
- Buenos Aires - 3 Nights
- Iguazu Falls - 2 Nights
- Bariloche - 3 Nights
- Calafate - 3 Nights
- Tierra del Fuego - 2 Nights
- Return to Buenos Aires - 1 Night
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Tour Itinerary
Buenos Aires
3 NightsDay 1 - Fly to Buenos Aires
Days 2-4 Buenos Aires
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Fly to Buenos Aires
Departure from the UK on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Buenos Aires
On arrival transfer to your hotel staying for 3 nights. In the afternoon we have an included tour of Buenos Aires, visiting the artistic and brightly decorated houses of La Boca, the historic ‘Casa Rosada’ Presidential Palace and admiring the architecture, wide avenue, cafes and parks. As an optional addition, enjoy one of the famous tango shows with dinner, great music and superb dancers.
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Exploring Buenos Aires
Explore Buenos Aires independently, or choose from our wide selection of optional tours and excursions: learn to dance the tango; explore the traditional bars & cafes of San Telmo; enjoy a show at the Colon Theatre; take an Evita & Peronism tour; discover art in Buenos Aires; enjoy an Argentine Dinner experience; discover Buenos Aires' Jewish heritage; go 'off the beaten track' in Hidden Buenos Aires; explore the Underground tunnels of Buenos Aires; re-live the life and times of Diego Maradona.
Friday, 13 November 2026
Optional excursions in Buenos Aires
Other optional excursions are available today, including a visit to the famous Estancias of the Pampa and a glimpse of rural life. Or perhaps take a day trip to the Delta del Tigre or across the Rio Plata to nearby Uruguay.
Emiliano Carrascal
Cyan Hotel de las Americas
An elegant hotel with spacious rooms and situated in the heart of the Barrio Norte, an elegant residential and commercial district, within comfortable walking distance of the exclusive shops of the Santa Fe and 9 de Julio avenues. All 162 rooms have private facilities, TV and telephone, mini-bar, and air-conditioning. There is 24 hour room…
Intersur Recoleta
The Intersur has a super location in the Recoleta district of Buenos Aires and offers elegant, classically-styled air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, gym, bar and spa. FREE Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. An excellent base from which to explore Buenos Aires.
Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
Located in the elegant Recoleta neighbourhood, Sofitel Recoleta is a luxurious 5-star hotel providing an authentic experience.
The comfortable, air-conditioned, double or twin rooms have free WIFI, private bathroom, safe, mini bar, city or garden views.
Public areas include the Alma Buenos Aires restaurant specialising in seasonal local meats and vegetables. There is also a swimming pool,…
Iguazu Falls
2 NightsDays 5-6 - Iguazu Falls
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Iguazu Falls
Take a morning flight to the extra-ordinary Iguazú Falls, set in beautiful tropical rainforest located on the border of Brazil and Argentina. In the afternoon, our guide will escort you along the well managed walkways through the rainforest to observe the breath-taking sight of immense volumes of water cascading over the horseshoe-shaped natural fault in the Iguazu River. There is much to explore, with over two hundred and fifty separate waterfalls including the famous Devil's Throat Waterfall with its spectacular 80m drop. Here, rainbows regularly form to add the finishing touch to an amazing show.
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Iguazu Falls
The name Iguazu aptly comes from the Tipi and Guarani language meaning 'big water'. This morning further explore the Iguazi Falls, perhaps taking an optional excursion to observe the falls from the Brazilian side. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight back to Buenos Aires.
La Reserva Virgin Lodge
Located in the forest outside of the town of Puerto Iguazu, and 15 minutes from the falls, La Cantera Jungle Lodge has rooms in a series of bungalows connected by raised walkways. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, with a balcony looking out into the forest as well as private facilities and air conditioning.…
Loi Suites Iguazu Hotel
Luxury hotel built in the subtropical jungle of Iryapu, 15 minutes far from the Iguazu falls. This breathtaking Hotel was built with extreme respect for nature, preserving native trees and most of the jungle. There are 162 rooms with amazing views of the jungle. Technology and a tranquil ambiance will make your stay an unforgettable experience.…
Gran Melia Iguazu
Set within the Iguazu National Park the Gran Melia Iguazu Hotel is a three-story hotel with spectaculars views of the magnificent Iguazu Falls. It is the only hotel with rooms that look directly over the Falls.
The superb public facilities include an infinity pool with views of the Iguazu Falls, the Yasi Spa and health club,…
Bariloche
3 NightsDay 7 - Lake District
Day 8 - Explore the Lake District
Day 9 - Guided walk
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Lake District
Today we take a domestic flight to Bariloche, an alpine resort in the stunning Andes. Here you are surrounded by dense forests, snow-capped peaks and vast freshwater lakes. The resort is famous for its outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, walking, canoeing, mountaineering, golf, horse riding, cycling, fishing, shooting and much more. Bariloche is also a perfect alpine retreat for those simply seeking to relax in florious scenery and fresh alpine air. Transfer to your chosen hotel for a 3-night stay.
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Explore the Lake District
After a hearty breakfast, depending on the season, take to a lake or the hills on your chosen activity. Or book an optional excursion to explore the area including stunning Lake Nahuel Huapi, with its 7 sections carved by glaciers. The town of Bariloche is well worth exploring with many cafes, chocolate shops and boutiques and delightful Swiss-style alpine architecture. The resort has a very European feel.
Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Guided walk including lunch
Your final day in the Patagonian Alps is spent with our expert guide walking in the forest and visiting the most spectacular lookout points, with a picnic lunch served on the shore of the lake.
Hosteria Las Lengas
Located in the village of San Martin de los Andes, at the foot of the mountain you will find Hosteria Las Lengas, in a lush corner of a quiet road, three blocks from downtown and five from Lake Lacar.
The rooms have private bathroom, TV, safe, hair dryer and minibar.
A cozy lodge with excellent services,…
La Cascada Casa
Located a short distance from downtown Bariloche next to Nahuel Huapi Lake, is La Cascada Hotel, a four-star hotel. The hotel is set amongst breathtaking natural surroundings, with an enormous garden, a natural waterfall and a stream with the typical vegetation of the Patagonian region creating a very peaceful setting.
La Cascada Hotel has 24…
Loi Suites Chapelco Hotel
Strategically located Loi Suites Chapelco Golf & Resort is 4 miles to the Airport and 11 miles to downtown San Martín de Los Andes. Nestled within the breathtaking beauty of Patagonian Andes, minimalist elegance combines with a welcoming ambiance, offering 85 rooms and suites, a wonderful Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, stunning valley and Chapelco…
Calafate
3 NightsDay 10 - El Calafate
Day 11 - Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 12 - Boat trip to Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers
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Flight to El Calafate
Take a domestic flight south to El Calafate, for a three night stay in a hotel by Lago Argentino.
Friday, 20 November 2026
Perito Moreno Glacier
Today we spend with your local guide exploring the massive Perito Moreno Glacier, the size of over 35000 football pitches. Named after the explorer Francisco Moreno, the glacier is unusual as it it one of only a few in the world that are advancing (not retreating). We visit various sections of the glacier where the silence is disturbed only by the creaking and groaning of ice which splinters, forming icebergs as we watch. The most dramatic section of all is where the glacier ice ruptures into Lake Argentino.
Saturday, 21 November 2026
Boat trip to Upsala and Spegazzini
After breakfast, we take an invigorating boat trip on Lago Artentino to observe the Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers. There are superb photo opportunities today as you get close to these natural wonders as their ice decends into the lake. Both these glaciers are retreating, which many scientists give as evidence for global warming. It really is a wonderful day's exploration today.
Mirador del Lago Hotel
The El Mirador del Lago Hotel is located near the downtown area, facing Lago Argentino.
All rooms have a cosy feel to them and include private bathroom, tv, music, central heating, and safety deposit box.
The hotel has a lounge, restaurant and snack bar for guest convenience.
Accommodation includes room and buffet breakfast.
Alto Calafate Hotel
The Alto Calfate Hotel is located just 1km outside the town of Calafate, with a privileged view of Lago Argentino and Cerro Calafate.
The 101 rooms all have mini bar, remote control TV, central heating, digital telephone and safety boxes.
There will also be a restaurant, bar and business centre are some of its other…
Xelena Hotel & Suites
Overlooking Lake Argentino, Xelena Hotel & Suites stunning location will make your stay unforgettable.
The 71 spacious air-conditioned deluxe suites have private facilities, hair dryer, safe, TV and free Wi-Fi.
Public facilities include two restaurants, a bar, lounge, cafe and indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools.
The rates include breakfast.
Tierra del Fuego
2 NightsDay 13 - Tierra Del Fuego
Day 14 - Beagle Channel boat trip
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Lapataia National Park
Transfer to the airport and fly to Ushuaia from where we travel to Tierra Del Fuego for a two night stay. Enjoy an afternoon included excursion to observe the windswept trees of Lapataia National Park, part of the Tierra Del Fuego National Park. We explore stunning coastal scenery spot rare wildlife, including Chilean dolphins, sea otters, blackish cinclodes and Pacific steamer ducks.
Monday, 23 November 2026
Beagle Channel boat trip
Tierra Del Fuego is Spanish for 'Land of Fire' named by the great explorers who discovered this remote part of the world when they observed fires on the shoreline as they sailed by. Today we travel in the wake of these adventurers on a boat trip into the icy Beagle Channel observing stunning glaciers, penguins, seal, sea-lions and stopping remote islands to gain insights into the unique flora and fauna of the world's most southerly point.
Los Naranjos Hotel
Located in central Ushuaia, Los Naranjos offers comfortable rooms with panoramic views of the surrounding Andean mountain range, the city or the Beagle Channel. All rooms have private facilities, free WiFi, and safe deposit box. The restaurant serves traditional Andean food as well as international dishes.
Albatros Hotel
Located overlooking the Beagle Channel, just a minute’s walk from the port of Ushuaia and the city's shopping centre, and only 300 metres from the End of the World Museum.
The spacious air-conditioned rooms have private bathroom, room service, safe, TV free Wi-Fi, hair dryer, coffee making facilities and mini bar.
Public facilities include the…
Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa
Situated on a natural balcony 800 metres above Ushuaia, Arakur Resort offers contemporary luxury rooms surrounded by panoramic views of the mountains, the bay and Ceroo Alarken nature reserve.
There is a spa with indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, and the restaurant serves excellent international cuisine.
The rates include breakfast.
Return to Buenos Aires
1 NightDay 15 - Return to Buenos Aires
Day 16 - Fly back to the UK
Day 17 - Arrive in the UK
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Return to Buenos Aires
Fly back to Buenos Aires for our last night in Argentina. Perhaps enjoy an evening tango show or a traditional Argentine steak dinner.
Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Fly back to the UK
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.
Thursday, 26 November 2026
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | March - June & September - November | December - February & July - August | ||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £6,556 | £7,074 | £7,698 | £7,056 | £7,578 | £8,212 |
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What's Included
- 17 Days / 14 Nights
- International flights (2 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation
- Breakfast everyday and meals as described on the itinerary
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
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