Argentina highlights holiday, 2 weeks

Planet

The itineraries we create are guided by three aims: looking after the places we visit, supporting local communities and helping our guests travel responsibly. To do this, we work with a boutique team on the ground who share our values and know each destination well.

Visits to Tierra del Fuego, Los Glaciares and Iguazu include park entry fees, which help fund the running of the parks. On the trails, we ask guests to take all rubbish out with them, stick to marked paths and keep a respectful distance from wildlife.

Most activities are on foot, such as walking tours and hikes. Excursions run in small groups, which means fewer vehicles on the road, fewer emissions per passenger than private transfers and less pressure on busy sites.

Throughout the trip, local guides explain the landscapes and wildlife you're seeing and share practical tips on how to reduce your impact while you're there.

We choose small, locally owned accommodation, and every hotel on this itinerary has been visited and chosen by our partners on the ground.

People

People are at the heart of everything we do. Every year, our local partners train guides in safety, service, local knowledge and responsible travel.

Everything on the ground is run locally, from suppliers and transfers to guides, which means employment for residents and storytelling rooted in Argentinian culture. Buenos Aires, El Chaltén and Ushuaia are explored on foot, so you meet local people, artisans and traditions along the way.

We choose every experience with care, so you meet local people and places in a genuine way. In Buenos Aires, for example, a local guide leads a walking tour through the city's history and the distinct cultures of its neighbourhoods. In Ushuaia, you'll spend time at Rolito Ranch, a family-owned business built on sheep farming traditions.

Hotels are small and locally owned, so your stay supports jobs in the region and steers clear of mass tourism. We also encourage guests to eat out and try the local cuisine, which puts money into local food businesses and the wider regional economy.