Argentina Small Group Tour: Glaciers, Tango and Iguazú Falls
Seven dates from January to April 2027, flights from London included
Your trip
Your 13 days in Argentina
A 13-day small group tour of Argentina from London, with the return flights and five internal flights in the price. It covers the big distances in a way that is hard to manage on your own: Buenos Aires and a night of tango, Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel at the bottom of the continent, three nights in El Calafate for the Perito Moreno glacier, and both sides of Iguazú Falls. It runs on seven dates from January to April 2027, each one guaranteed to go ahead, with English-speaking guides throughout.
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At a glance
13 days10 nights
Small group, max 16See all small group tours
Easy to ModerateActivity level
Flights includedATOL protected
11 Jan 2027Next departure
ArgentinaOur destination guide
What makes it special
Highlights
Buenos Aires
See Buenos Aires with a guide: Plaza de Mayo, the painted houses of La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery
A night of tango
A tango lesson, then dinner and a show in a traditional tango hall
Tierra del Fuego
Ride the End of the World Train into Tierra del Fuego National Park, at the bottom of the continent
The Beagle Channel
Take a boat along the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia, past sea lion colonies and the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse
Perito Moreno Glacier
Stand in front of the Perito Moreno glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, then sail along its ice wall for an hour
Iguazú Falls
Walk both sides of Iguazú Falls, Argentina one day and Brazil the next, including the Devil's Throat
Flights in the price
Five internal flights and your return flights from London, all in the price
Guaranteed to go ahead
Travel with a small group and an English-speaking guide, on a date that is guaranteed to run
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day 1London to Buenos Aires
An evening flight from London. You sleep on the plane and land in Buenos Aires the next morning.
Day 2Buenos Aires city tour
Your guide meets you at Ezeiza airport and takes you to the hotel, where your room is ready early with breakfast. In the afternoon, a four-hour tour of the city: Plaza de Mayo and the Casa Rosada, the painted houses of Caminito in La Boca, and Recoleta, with time inside the cemetery where Eva Perón is buried.
Day 3Buenos Aires at your own pace, and a night of tango
A free day. Walk San Telmo, sit in one of the old cafés, or take a trip out to the Tigre delta. In the evening you learn a few tango steps, then stay for dinner and a tango show.
Day 4Fly to Ushuaia
A morning flight south to Ushuaia, the city at the end of the world, between the mountains and the Beagle Channel. Your guide meets you at the airport and the rest of the day is yours.
Day 5Tierra del Fuego National Park and the Beagle Channel
In the morning, the End of the World Train takes you into Tierra del Fuego National Park, along the route of the old railway that carried the prisoners of Ushuaia out to cut timber. The tour carries on to Lapataia Bay, where Argentina's Route 3 comes to an end, and to Lake Acigami. In the afternoon, a boat on the Beagle Channel takes you past the sea lions of Isla de los Lobos, the cormorants and the red and white Les Eclaireurs lighthouse.
Day 6Fly to El Calafate
A short flight north to El Calafate, on the shore of Lago Argentino. The rest of the day is free. The Glaciarium, a centre all about the ice fields, is a good way to spend the afternoon.
Day 7The Perito Moreno glacier
Into Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to the Perito Moreno glacier. The walkways face the ice wall across a narrow arm of the lake, close enough to hear it crack and watch pieces fall into the water. Then an hour on the lake by boat, along the front of the ice.
Day 8A free day in El Calafate
A day to spend as you like. Ask us about a boat to the Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers on Lago Argentino, or a day trip to El Chaltén under Mount Fitz Roy.
Day 9Fly to Iguazú
Two flights today, through Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú, on the edge of the subtropical forest in the far north. Your guide meets you there and takes you to the hotel.
Day 10Iguazú Falls, the Argentine side
A full day in Iguazú National Park on the Argentine side. A small train runs to the start of the walkway out to the Devil's Throat, where the river drops away under your feet, and the upper and lower circuits take you along the top of the falls and down to their base. Lunch in the park is included.
Day 11The Brazilian side, then back to Buenos Aires
Across the border into Brazil in the morning for the wide view: a path along the gorge with most of the falls in front of you, ending on a walkway close to the Devil's Throat. In the late afternoon you fly back to Buenos Aires, where we have booked you a hotel for the night.
Day 12Buenos Aires to London
A free morning in Buenos Aires, then the transfer to Ezeiza for the flight home, overnight.
Day 13Arrive in London
You land in London.
Read the video script
Visit the magnificent Iguazú Falls. Buenos Aires and its tango. Colonial Salta and its red canyons. The Malbec wineries of Mendoza. And Patagonia, from the peaks of Fitz Roy to the Perito Moreno Glacier, and all the way down to Tierra del Fuego. Discover Argentina with Travelfab. Argentina is a vast country, so short flights link its great regions. Your journey begins in Buenos Aires. Wander past the painted houses of La Boca, the grand tombs of Recoleta, where Evita lies, and the Pink House on the Plaza de Mayo. And of course, the tango. Fly north to Iguazú, where around 275 waterfalls stretch nearly three times the width of Niagara. See them from both sides of the border: the great panorama from Brazil, then the walkways of Argentina, right to the edge of the Devil's Throat. Then fly to the far south, to Ushuaia, known as the end of the world. From here, a boat along the Beagle Channel takes you past sea lions, seabirds and a lonely lighthouse. From El Calafate, stand face to face with the Perito Moreno glacier, and listen for the ice as it cracks and falls into the lake. Or pull on your boots, and walk through Patagonia beneath the granite towers of Fitz Roy. The north is a different Argentina. From colonial Salta, drive up the Quebrada de Humahuaca, past the Hill of Seven Colours, to Andean villages high in the mountains. Then follow the red rock canyons south to Cafayate, where the bodegas make Torrontés, the local white wine. And just across the River Plate, Uruguay is one short ferry ride away. Stroll the cobbled streets of Colonia del Sacramento, then carry on to Montevideo, with its grand Independence Square, the long riverside Rambla, and the stadium built for the very first World Cup. Short flights between the regions, local guides along the way, and flights from London included, with ATOL protection. And because your Argentina holiday is tailor-made, it can take any shape you like: the wine country of Mendoza, more time in Patagonia, or Buenos Aires and Uruguay on their own. Your own dates, your own pace. Tell us what you have in mind, and a Latin America specialist will plan it around you. Plan your Argentina holiday at travelfab.co.uk.
Your price covers
What's included
Flights
Return flights from London, with an ATOL certificate for every booking
We can also book other airlines, including flights with one stop, to suit your dates and preferences.
Internal flights
Five internal flights: Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Ushuaia to El Calafate, El Calafate to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Iguazú and Iguazú to Buenos Aires
Accommodation
Ten nights in selected hotels with breakfast, including a night in Buenos Aires before you fly home
Guides and tours
English-speaking guides throughout the tour
Experiences
- The Buenos Aires city tour with entry to Recoleta Cemetery, and a tango lesson and show
- Day visits to the Perito Moreno glacier and both sides of Iguazú Falls
Trains
The End of the World Train into Tierra del Fuego National Park
Boat trips
Boat trips on the Beagle Channel and along the front of the Perito Moreno glacier
Meals
Lunch in Iguazú National Park on the Argentine side, and dinner at the tango show
Entry fees
Entrance fees for Tierra del Fuego and Los Glaciares National Parks and both sides of Iguazú Falls
Transport
All transfers
ATOL protection
Your holiday is ATOL protected (ATOL 10898). You get an ATOL Certificate when you book.
Not included: Meals not listed above, and drinks apart from those with the tango dinner · Personal spending and tips for guides and drivers · Travel insurance, which we strongly advise you arrange · The single supplement, around GBP 725 to GBP 860 depending on the date, if you would rather have your own room · Optional extras such as the boat ride into the spray at Iguazú, the Lago Argentino glacier boat and a day at El Chaltén
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Dates and price
Departure Dates
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Before you book
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Every date is a set departure that is guaranteed to run, even if you are the only one booked, so travelling alone does not mean paying private-trip prices. If you would rather not share a room, the single supplement is around GBP 725 to GBP 860, depending on the date.
Up to 16 travellers, with an English-speaking guide in each place. Some outings, such as the Beagle Channel boat and the Iguazú walkways, are shared with other visitors.
Yes. All five are in the price: Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Ushuaia to El Calafate, El Calafate to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Iguazú and Iguazú back to Buenos Aires, along with your return flights from London. Argentina is a very long country, and flying is what fits Tierra del Fuego, the glaciers and the falls into one trip.
The flight back from Iguazú lands in Buenos Aires in the evening, after the flights to Europe have left. So we book you a hotel for the night, and you fly home the next afternoon with the morning free in the city.
No. The FCDO does not advise against any part of Argentina. In Brazil its advice covers Amazonas State, a very long way from Iguazú. We keep an eye on it and will tell you if anything changes before you travel.
January to March is summer. Buenos Aires and Iguazú are hot and humid, often above 30C, and the falls carry the most water. Patagonia is cool and windy even in summer, so pack layers and a windproof jacket. By April it is autumn: cooler in the south, warm in the north, and the forests of Tierra del Fuego turn red and gold.
UK visitors do not need a visa for a holiday in Argentina or Brazil. Because you cross into Brazil at Iguazú, your passport must be valid for at least six months from the day you arrive there. The UK travel health service recommends the yellow fever vaccine for the Iguazú area, so see your GP or a travel clinic a few weeks before you go. We send you everything else with your travel documents.
Nothing difficult, but you are on your feet. The Iguazú walkways run for a few kilometres each day with some steps, and the glacier walkways have stairs between the viewing platforms. Day 9 is a long travel day, with two flights.
No. The price follows the flights, so it changes with the date. It starts from GBP 3,649 on the April date, and January to March cost more, because flights are in demand in the southern summer. We give you the exact price for your date when you enquire. If none of the dates suits you, tell us when you would like to travel and we will price the same route privately.
Seven dates, one small group
Tell us a little about your trip and we will hold your place on the date you choose, or price the same route privately on the dates you would prefer.
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