Sixteen days allows you to plan more than a vacation and design a comprehensive Argentine experience. All of the nation’s highlights are yours to explore, from the capital of Buenos Aires to northern Iguazú Falls, to the furthest reaches of Patagonia, including Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. You could also head west from the capital and enjoy a couple relaxing days sampling the famous Malbec wines of Mendoza before heading off to other regions.
See our itineraries below or read our guide to the best 16-day trips in Argentina.
This 16-day itinerary combines cultural and historical highlights of Argentina, Chile, and Peru, from city life and wine tastings to the Incan Empire and natural scapes. Walk the bustling streets of Buenos Aires and taste Malbec in the wineries of Mendoza. Tour Santiago de Chile and gaze upon the snow-capped Andes. Immerse yourself in the Cusco region and discover the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu.
Experience Argentina's highlights on this 16-day adventure in the great outdoors. After some cosmopolitan fun in Buenos Aires, head south to the untamed wilds of Patagonia, where you'll visit remote ranches and hike atop glaciers. Then hit the water for wildlife tours to spot whales and orcas before heading north to explore one of the largest waterfall systems in the world, Iguazú Falls.
Travelers with an independent streak and an itch for the open road will enjoy this jaunt around Argentina's grand glaciers and painted deserts. The trip begins with tango and culture in Buenos Aires, after which you'll fly south for hiking in the Lake District and glacier tours in Patagonia. The final adventure is a memorable self-drive excursion around the gorges, valleys, and colonial towns in the Salta deserts.
This exciting 16-day itinerary leads you around Argentina's cultural and natural highlights. Begin in Buenos Aires with a cooking class and a tango show, then fly to El Calafate for an ice trekking adventure and a boat ride around glaciers. Continue to Ushuaia to hike, canoe, and spot penguins in the wild in Tierra del Fuego. Then finish the tour in Mendoza, where you'll sip wine in the vineyards, kayak on a mountain lake, and explore the Andes on a high-altitude excursion.
This 16-day itinerary highlights Argentina's most impressive natural wonders. It begins with city tours and tango shows in Buenos Aires, after which you'll jet south to Patagonia to explore its massive glaciers, hike near the iconic Mount Fitz Roy, and visit Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Finish in the far north, where you'll explore the largest network of waterfalls in the Americas at Iguazú Falls.
Located in the far reaches of South America, Patagonia is famous for its breathtaking natural scenery. Take your time exploring both the Argentinian and Chilean sides on this 16-day adventure around the region. First you'll get oriented in Buenos Aires, attending a tango show and day-tripping to the river delta of Tigre. Then continue to the renowned wine-growing region of Mendoza to sip and swirl Malbec on a winery tour. The trip takes you to Patagonia next, where you'll spend the bulk of the trip trekking on glaciers, hiking the legendary W circuit in Torres del Paine National Park, and horseback riding or kayaking outside El Calafate.
If you love adventure, nature, and active excursions, this 16-day itinerary is one for the bucket list. Journey to Argentina’s spectacular far south, where the remote destinations and gorgeous landscapes of Patagonia are waiting to be discovered. Trek the Perito Moreno Glacier, hike to azure lakes and rugged peaks in El Chaltén, and bike through winding river valleys. From Ushuaia, you’ll sail the Beagle Channel, canoe through the sub-antarctic forests of Tierra del Fuego, and hop over to Chile for a breathtaking cruise through icy fjords.
This 16-day itinerary is perfect for active travelers looking to experience the natural wonders of Patagonia. After three days in Buenos Aires, you'll transfer to El Calafate to hike glaciers before heading to El Chaltén for more extensive guided treks in the mountains. For the final leg, you'll transfer to Ushuaia for more hiking, canoeing, and a cruise to an island filled with penguins.
Explore some of the most beautiful locales in Patagonia on this 16-day adventure. First, there's Los Glaciares National Park, in Argentina, where you'll take a boat trip on Lake Argentino to Perito Moreno Glacier. Next, you'll enjoy guided hikes in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park before heading to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, to do some trekking and penguin-spotting.
Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, this active itinerary will take you to the highlights of Argentine Patagonia. After a walking tour and a tango show in Buenos Aires, you'll head to El Calafate where you'll traverse the towering Perito Moreno glacier with a guide. Next, you'll travel further south in Patagonia to El Chaltén for long hikes near the iconic Mount Fitz Roy. Then, you'll visit the charming city of Bariloche for a kayak tour on Lake Macardi.
Discover the best of Argentine Patagonia with various outdoor activities and nature excursions. Your two weeks of adventure kick off in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires with city and river tours, after which you'll fly to Puerto Madryn, where you'll go snorkeling with sea lions. Continue to El Calafate for glacier tours of mammoth Perito Moreno before ending the trip on nature hikes in Ushuaia at the "end of the world."
Trek, kayak, and canoe your way through Patagonia's most spectacular scenery on this active 16-day adventure. Starting in Buenos Aires, you'll explore the capital by bike before heading south to the breathtaking Alpine landscapes of the Lakes District. Hop over to El Calafate to trek across ice fields and glaciers, then continue to the hiker's paradise of El Chaltén to discover a land of rugged peaks and pristine mountain lakes. After finding the "end of the world" on Tierra del Fuego's southern coast, return to Buenos Aires for a farewell evening of tango and local cuisine.
Experience two South American capitals and four magnificent national parks with this 16-day trip through Argentina and Chile. Start in sophisticated Buenos Aires, then fly north to marvel at Iguazú Falls, one of the largest waterfall systems in the world. Make your way down to Patagonia to get active amid the landscapes of Terra del Fuego and Los Glaciares, hop over to Chile for adventures in Torres del Paine, and wrap things up in Santiago with a day trip to the Pacific coast.
