Argentina travel advice
Roaming beneath big skies
Kathy Jarvis from our supplier Andean Trails goes misty-eyed about vast skies and cowboy culture in her Argentina travel advice: “Immense skyscapes are one of Patagonia’s key features. Though travelling distances can be long these amazing skies and vast empty scenery are so different you switch into a different time mode – hours float by. Glacier lakes and granite spires are oases in the landscapes. Spit roasted lamb and huge chunks of beef accompanied with a fabulous Malbec epitomises the Argentinian attitude to food: plenty of it, tasty, nourishing and uncomplicated.”
Our Argentina Holidays
Argentina highlights holiday, 9 days
Discover Buenos Aires and Patagonia's glaciers and whales
From
US $1510 to US $1910
9 days
ex flights
Tour of Patagonia, El Calafate & Torres del Paine
Patagonia's best - Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno Glacier.
From
US $625 to US $875
5 days
ex flights
Small group adventure holiday to Patagonia
Explore the spectacular wilderness and mountains of Patagonia
From
£4200
20 days
ex flights
Argentina highlights holiday, tailor made
Enjoy memorable adventures in Patagonia and Iguazu Falls
From
US $1870 to US $2405
12 days
ex flights
Argentina tailor made holiday, Buenos Aires to Patagonia
10-days: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, El Calafate & Glaciers
From
£2150
10 days
ex flights
Chile and Argentina tour
Santiago, Lake District, Patagonia, Glaciers & Buenos Aires
From
£2595
14 days
ex flights
Paine and Fitz Roy trek, trekking holiday
Spectacular Andes scenery from glacial lakes to towering granite peaks
From
£4190
13 days
ex flights
Patagonia highlights holiday
Explore the wild, mountainous south of Argentina and Chile
From
£4749 to £5299
15 days
inc UK flights
Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls holiday in Argentina
Adventures in Buenos Aires and the spectacular Iguazu Falls
From
US $820 to US $1046
6 days
ex flights
Highlights of Argentina tailor made tour
Explore Argentina's glaciers, Patagonian mountains and Iguazu.
From
US $2186 to US $2866
15 days
ex flights
Horse riding holiday in Argentina
Amazing horse riding in the peaceful mountains of Argentina
From
€2058
8 days
ex flights
Highlights of Argentina, Buenos Aires & Southern Patagonia
Walk Patagonia's trails and explore Torres del Paine
From
US $3020 to US $3610
14 days
ex flights
Argentina holiday, cities and national parks
Visit beautiful cities in Argentina and the Iguazu Falls.
From
US $2085 to US $2530
12 days
ex flights
Andean wine trail holiday in Argentina & Chile
Taste South America's best wines in scenic Andes Mountains
From
£1850
9 days
ex flights
Patagonia tailor made tour, self guided
Self-guided holiday in stunning Patagonian mountains.
From
US $2850
13 days
ex flights
Bariloche kayaking holiday in Patagonia
Enjoy guided kayaking and hiking in Bariloche, Argentina.
From
US $835 to US $975
4 days
ex flights
Patagonian holiday
Explore the mountain scenery of Chilean & Argentine Patagonia
From
£4316 to £5180
15 days
ex flights
Cycling the Lake District of Chile and Argentina
Amazing cycling through Argentina and Chile
From
£4399 to £4949
16 days
inc UK flights
Patagonia luxury adventure holiday
Luxury hotels and adventure in Patagonia
From
US $4327 to US $4887
11 days
ex flights
Tailor made holiday in Argentina, best of Argentina
Enjoy Mendoza's wineries, Iguazu Falls and Patagonia glaciers
From
US $2346 to US $2965
15 days
ex flights
Argentina tours & honeymoons
Explore the hidden treasures of North Argentina
From
€2750 to €4900
26 days
ex flights
Southern Patagonia cultural tour
Immerse yourselves in the depths of this southern Patagonia
From
US $2770
8 days
ex flights
Adventure holiday in Patagonia with Iguazu Falls
Explore cities, national parks, glaciers and mountain ranges
From
£4582 to £5522
19 days
inc UK flights
Patagonia horse riding holiday
Ride excellent horses in outstanding pristine wilderness
From
£5605
14 days
ex flights
Patagonian adventure holiday in Chile and Argentina
Discover stunning Patagonia
From
£2805
12 days
ex flights
Argentina whale watching tour
Explore Peninsula Valdes watching seals, penguins and orcas
From
£3550
9 days
ex flights
Argentina horseriding holiday in Calchaqui Valley
Gaited horses, Andes, ancient cultures, vineyards, Argentina
From
€2646
10 days
ex flights
Argentina gastronomy holiday, tailor made
For food & wine lovers wishing to explore Argentina & Chile
From
US $3495
10 days
ex flights
Argentina adventure holiday, tailor made
Take an adventure in Patagonia and Iguazu Falls
From
US $3858 to US $4720
21 days
ex flights
Ushuaia, El Calafate and Torres del Paine holiday
Immersion in the the Argentine and Chilean Patagonia
From
US $3615
12 days
ex flights
Outdoor adventures
Rosie Tobin, from our Argentinean specialists RealWorld Holidays shares her favourite places to cycle and hike in Argentina:
“In the north of Argentina, Salta, Purmamarca and Cafayate are great options for outdoorsy types. The reserve of Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas, with its towering red rock formations, is one of the most impressive places to cycle in the whole country, and is reminiscent of some of the more well-known national parks in north America. Close to the border with Bolivia, the Hill of Seven Colours and the Salt Flats north of Purmarmaca offer incredible, diverse scenery to hike in. And you can finish your tour of the region with a bike ride around some of the country’s favourite high-altitude vineyards.”
A little town on the prairie
In his Argentina travel advice, Myer Henderson from our supplier Say Hueque picks out a favourite Patagonian town as a base for exploring: “El Chaltén is my favourite spot, a centre for hiking and trekking four hours from Calafate – a sleepy town nestled in the heart of lovely mountains. It has some lovely microbreweries, tasty restaurants, small hotels and some nice lodges. But it’s so small that you can wake up in the morning, walk ten minutes out of town and you’re at the trailhead to go off and start exploring. There’s Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, and you can do horse riding too. It’s basically the quintessential Patagonian experience, especially for outdoorsy folks. I love it!”Meat Feasts
Rosie Tobin, from our Argentina specialists RealWorld Holidays: “For a taste of local Argentinean cuisine, you really can’t go wrong with a parilla tour in Buenos Aires. Exploring the best ‘hole in the wall’ m-eateries with a local guide is such a fun way to spend your first day in the capital.”Health & safety
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Our top Argentina Holiday
Small group adventure holiday to Patagonia
Explore the spectacular wilderness and mountains of Patagonia
From
£4200
20 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
2022: 2 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 6 Mar, 30 Oct, 20 Nov, 11 Dec
2021: 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
2022: 2 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 6 Mar, 30 Oct, 20 Nov, 11 Dec
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about Argentina or need help finding a holiday to suit you we're very happy to help.
Tips from our travellers in Argentina
At Responsible Travel, we think the best people to advise our travellers are often... other travellers. They always return from our tours with packing tips, weather reports, ideas about what to do - and opinions about what not to.
We have selected some of the most useful Argentina travel advice that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.
We have selected some of the most useful Argentina travel advice that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.
Make sure you're in good shape for long and sometimes challenging hikes in Patagonia.![]()
– Karen Cutler
“Learn some basic Spanish as it really helps understand the people a little more and allows you to fit in a little more easily.” – Douglas Pickles
“Be prepared for early starts in the morning but you are rewarded with some breath-taking views. Having US Dollars to exchange was helpful.” - Mala Mistry
“[If hiking in Patagonia] make sure you have all the right equipment including a lightweight towel and rain jacket because some parts of the trip involve having to walk with your own stuff. Also the microbrewery at El Chaltén was extremely good!” - Karen Simecek
“Variable exchange rates mean a trip to Buenos Aires is a must for changing money. It was not always easy to find places to change money in other parts of the country.” - Jerry Stewart
“Consider going to other parts of Argentina to also take in the less-touristy areas.” - Nicole Lindsey
“In Iquazu, all payments for tours are required in cash - no cards accepted. And the US dollar is in favour - but in the shops/restaurants cards are OK.” - Vera Alladitta
“Be prepared for early starts in the morning but you are rewarded with some breath-taking views. Having US Dollars to exchange was helpful.” - Mala Mistry
“[If hiking in Patagonia] make sure you have all the right equipment including a lightweight towel and rain jacket because some parts of the trip involve having to walk with your own stuff. Also the microbrewery at El Chaltén was extremely good!” - Karen Simecek
“Variable exchange rates mean a trip to Buenos Aires is a must for changing money. It was not always easy to find places to change money in other parts of the country.” - Jerry Stewart
“Consider going to other parts of Argentina to also take in the less-touristy areas.” - Nicole Lindsey
“In Iquazu, all payments for tours are required in cash - no cards accepted. And the US dollar is in favour - but in the shops/restaurants cards are OK.” - Vera Alladitta
If you want to see Buenos Aries (and it is worth seeing!!) make sure you book some extra days before or after the tour.![]()
– Carol Clutton
More about Argentina
From Buenos Aires and Northern Argentina to the staggering landscapes of Patagonia, the best time to visit Argentina can often depend on just where it is you’d like to go to first.
Come and rummage through the roots of Carnaval, Chamame, Salta and Patagonia as you find out what we rate & what we don’t in our Argentina travel guide.
The best way to make the most of your time in Argentina is to turn to our highlights page as not only does it contain information on everywhere from Iguazu and Esteros el Ibera to Ushaia & Tierra del Fuego, but you’ll also find three classic itineraries as well as travel times in Argentina stemming from Buenos Aires.
Things to do in Argentina should always include the natural world, expressly Patagonia and the long and ‘wining’ road that leads to Argentine Malbec.
With towering glaciers, vast open steppe and jagged fairytale mountains, Argentine Patagonia is a siren that calls to adventurers, hikers and lovers of the great outdoors.
Buenos Aires dances to heady tango rhythms and to the bustle of its chic cafes.
The Iguazú Falls span the frontier between Argentina and Brazil, and what a sight it is - the largest waterfall system on Earth, a ceaseless spectacle of foaming river plunging over hundreds of cascades.
From tango in Buenos Aires to traditional gaucho life on the sweeping Patagonian plains, culture in Argentina is the bright undercurrent which colours all holidays here.
If you’ve got plans to go travelling in Argentina with kids then you’ll find plenty of activities for families in Argentina as well as lots of expert advice to help you discover what to do with little ones whilst away from home.
Learning about responsible tourism in Argentina is an essential piece of research because when it comes to deforestation & water supplies and indigenous rights & the fight for justice, it’s always best to equip yourself with all information possible to help you know what you can do to travel right in Argentina.
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