How many days do you need?
- Most travelers spend 7-10 days in Buenos Aires and Mendoza combined
- Visiting Buenos Aires and Mendoza in 5-6 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 Bariloche, Iguazu Falls, Salta, and Santiago
How Many Days Should You Spend in Argentina?
Recommended Itineraries for Buenos Aires and Mendoza
Recommended Itinerary for 7 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires Walking Tour - Tango Lesson | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Fly from Buenos Aires to Mendoza | 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 | Flight to Buenos Aires - Departure |
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 a range of guided activities like tangoing, wine tasting, trekking, rafting, and ziplining for the ultimate South American adventure. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires Walking Tour - Tango Lesson | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Gaucho Experience at Estancia Santa Susana | Buenos Aires |
| Day 4 | Fly from Buenos Aires to Mendoza | Mendoza |
| Day 5 | Half-Day Winery Bike Tour | Mendoza |
| Day 6 | Full-Day Tour & Trek in Aconcagua National Park | Mendoza |
| Day 7 | Full-Day Rafting & Ziplining Adventure | Mendoza |
| Day 8 | Flight to Buenos Aires - Departure |
This active adventure covers two of Argentina's most desirable destinations: the sleepless capital of Buenos Aires and the relaxed Mendoza, whose surrounding vineyards stretch out to the Andes. Over eight days you'll partake in various activities including a walking tour, tango class, wine tasting, hiking, river rafting, and ziplining. You'll even take a day trip to a working gaucho (cowboy) ranch and enjoy a traditional Argentine asado (BBQ). Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires Walking Tour - Tango Lesson | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Gaucho Experience at Estancia Santa Susana | Buenos Aires |
| Day 4 | Fly from Buenos Aires to Mendoza | Mendoza |
| Day 5 | Mendoza Vineyard Tour & Tasting | Mendoza |
| Day 6 | Full-Day Tour & Trek in Aconcagua National Park | Mendoza |
| Day 7 | Full-Day Rafting & Ziplining Adventure | Mendoza |
| Day 8 | Mendoza Free Day | Mendoza |
| Day 9 | Flight to Buenos Aires - Departure |
If you want a vacation that combines fine food and drink with adventurous outdoor excursions, this nine-day itinerary is for you. It begins in Buenos Aires where you'll learn the art of the tango and visit a working ranch for a traditional BBQ. Then you're off to Mendoza, where on top of wine tours you'll also enjoy mountain hikes, whitewater rafting, and zip-line adventures. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Welcome to Argentina | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Explore Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | Tigre Delta by Boat - San Isidro | Buenos Aires |
| Day 4 | Estancia Experience in the Pampas | Buenos Aires |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Mendoza | Mendoza |
| Day 6 | Lujan de Cuyo Wine Experience | Mendoza |
| Day 7 | Uco Valley Wine Experience | Mendoza |
| Day 8 | Aconcagua Experience | Mendoza |
| Day 9 | Buenos Aires Cooking Lesson | Buenos Aires |
| Day 10 | Depart Argentina |
This tour offers the ultimate Argentinean food and wine experience while traveling through picturesque regions including Tigre Delta, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Inca's Bridge, and more. After arriving in Buenos Aires, you will try out the famous asado (meat grill), tour the bustling city, and at the end of the tour, return to Buenos Aires for a cooking lesson. In between, prepare to tour the best of Argentina's wine region in Mendoza and enjoy views of the Andes mountain range as well as visit an estancia in San Antonio de Areco for a culturally-enriching experience. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
7-Day Itinerary Including Iguazu Falls
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires - Tango Show | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Mendoza | Mendoza |
| Day 3 | Luján de Cuyo Wine Experience | Mendoza |
| Day 4 | Tour Andes Region - Hike to Quebrada del Durazno | Mendoza |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Puerto Iguazu | Iguazu Falls |
| Day 6 | Iguazú National Park | Iguazu Falls |
| Day 7 | Brazilian Side Iguazú Falls - Departure |
Over seven days, you will discover some of the most spectacular natural wonders in Argentina, watch Tango dancers perform in Buenos Aires, and go wine-tasting at the foot of the Andes Mountains. You'll have one day to explore the vibrant city of Buenos Aires before traveling to the famous wine region, Mendoza, where you'll taste an array of different wines in the most spectacular settings during a Luján de Cuyo wine experience. You'll then travel high into the Andes and discover unforgettable viewpoints, towns, and a hike to Quebrada del Durazno before heading to Puerto Iguazú where you'll visit the famous Iguazú Falls from both the Argentina side and the Brazil side. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Bariloche and Puerto Iguazu
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Buenos Aires - Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly from Buenos Aires to Bariloche | Bariloche |
| Day 3 | Kayaking & Trekking on Mascardi Lake | Bariloche |
| Day 4 | Catamaran Tour of Victoria Island & Myrtle Forest | Bariloche |
| Day 5 | Fly from Bariloche to Mendoza | Mendoza |
| Day 6 | Mendoza Full-Day Wine Tour | Mendoza |
| Day 7 | Fly from Mendoza to Iguazú Falls | Puerto Iguazu |
| Day 8 | Explore Iguazú Falls (Argentine Side) | Puerto Iguazu |
| Day 9 | Explore Iguazú Falls (Brazilian Side) - Fly to Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
| Day 10 | Depart Buenos Aires |
This 10-day itinerary highlights three of Argentina's most impressive natural wonders. Kicking off in Buenos Aires, you'll venture to Bariloche, surrounded by beautiful lakes and mountains—great for kayaking and hiking. Next is high-altitude Mendoza where you'll and take part in several wine tastings (especially Malbec). Finish at the Brazilian border to experience hundreds of waterfalls in both countries. Read more
12-Day Itinerary Including Salta
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Buenos Aires - Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly from Buenos Aires to Mendoza | Mendoza |
| Day 3 | Mendoza Wine Tour | Mendoza |
| Day 4 | Mendoza's High-Altitude Mountain Tour | Mendoza |
| Day 5 | Fly from Mendoza to Salta | Salta |
| Day 6 | Cafayate Tour & Wine Tasting | Salta |
| Day 7 | Jujuy Province & Salinas Grandes Excursion | Salta |
| Day 8 | Quebrada de Humahuaca Excursion | Salta |
| Day 9 | Fly from Salta to Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
| Day 10 | The Argentine Culinary Experience | Buenos Aires |
| Day 11 | Gaucho Experience at Estancia Santa Susana | Buenos Aires |
| Day 12 | Depart Buenos Aires |
Experience the best of Argentina's culture, wine, cuisine, and Andean scenery on this 12-day tour. Begin by exploring the vibrant city of Buenos Aires and then fly to high-altitude Mendoza for Malbec tastings. Next, head to the colonial city of Salta—your jumping-off point for rugged gorges, giant salt flats, and more vineyards in the country's far north before returning to the capital for horseback riding with gauchos. Read more
How to travel between Buenos Aires and Mendoza
Close to the Chilean border, Mendoza is located 650 miles (1,050 km) from Buenos Aires in a region known for producing most of Argentina's wine. The easiest way to travel between Buenos Aires and Mendoza is to book a flight from Aeroparque (AEP), but there are also long-distance buses that make the trip every day and take approximately 14 hours. Read more
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