Buenos Aires: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Buenos Aires?
- Most travelers spend 4 days in Buenos Aires
- Visiting Buenos Aires in 3 days is possible, but will feel rushed
- With 5 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú, and Iguazú Falls
How Many Days to Spend in Buenos Aires
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Recommended Itineraries for Buenos Aires
Recommended Itinerary for 4 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Buenos Aires Historical Tour & Wine Tasting | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Tour an Argentine Estancia | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Local Cuisine Walking Tour & Cultural Food Experience | Buenos Aires |
| Day 4 | Depart Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
Discover the best of Buenos Aires' food and culture in this four-day itinerary. Explore vibrant La Boca, uncover subterranean tunnels in San Telmo, and immerse yourself in the traditional gaúcho lifestyle. On the final day, enjoy a local walking food tour, sampling delicacies at hidden restaurants. End the evening with an interactive cultural experience, learning to close empanadas and make alfajores and mates. Read more
Extended Itineraries
1-Week Itinerary Including Mendoza
| 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 Mendoza, Explore | Mendoza |
| Day 4 | Half-Day Winery Bike Tour | Mendoza |
| Day 5 | Full-Day Tour & Trek in Aconcagua National Park | Mendoza |
| Day 6 | Full-Day Rafting & Ziplining Adventure | Mendoza |
| Day 7 | Return to Buenos Aires, Depart |
This fun weeklong trip splits time in two of Argentina's most desirable destinations: Buenos Aires, with sophisticated restaurants, theaters, history, and architecture, and the smaller, more relaxed city of Mendoza, surrounded by impressive Andean views and lush vineyards. Take part in guided activities like tangoing, wine tasting, trekking, rafting, and ziplining for the ultimate South American adventure. Read more
8-Day Itinerary Including El Calafate & El Chaltén
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly to El Calafate, Visit the Glaciarium | El Calafate |
| Day 3 | Perito Moreno Glacier Hike | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Free Day in El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 5 | Transfer to El Chaltén | El Chaltén |
| Day 6 | Hike to Laguna de los Tres | El Chaltén |
| Day 7 | Hike to Mirador Cerro Torre | El Chaltén |
| Day 8 | Return to El Calafate, Fly to Buenos Aires & Depart |
Discover the natural wonders of Argentine Patagonia on this exciting eight-day itinerary. Begin in the capital city of Buenos Aires, where you'll enjoy a full day of sightseeing and a night out on the town. Then travel south to El Calafate, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. Visit the region's famous glacier, Perito Moreno, then take a scenic drive to the town of El Chaltén for hiking excursions around the spectacular Mount Fitz Roy. Read more
13-Day Itinerary Including Ushuaia, El Calafate & Puerto Iguazú
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires City Tour, Evening Tango Performance | 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 Iguazú Falls | Puerto Iguazú |
| Day 11 | Explore Iguazú Falls (Argentine Side) | Puerto Iguazú |
| Day 12 | Explore Iguazú 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—the southernmost city in the world—to 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 Iguazú Falls, all in one trip. Read more
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