Arrival in Ezeiza airport. Private transfer to accommodation. Check in and free day
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Breakfast. At about 9.00 am, Buenos Aires City Tour: You will discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires city, viewing the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area among other important buildings. You will catch a glimpse of the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. There is an important stop at La Boca colorful neighborhood, which was seat of immigrants - mainly Italians - and now home of some artists.
Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Alternative at no extra cost: Buenos Aires Bike Tour. If you want a more active tour to discover the corners of Buenos Aires with a small group and pedal your way along the city streets, the bike tour is your choice. You need to communicate if you prefer a city tour or a bike tour when booking
Departure time: 9:00 / 14:00 hs (depending on Hotel pick up)
Departure Point: any hotel in Buenos Aires Downtown. Note: there are hotels away from the city center so before booking please check if the city tours reaches the hotel.
Arrival Point: Downtown Buenos Aires, not the hotels, 3 hours – 3 and a half hour later, depending on traffic
Duration: 3 to 3,30 hs.
Frequency: Daily departures. Blackout 25 dec and 1 jan. Guaranteed departures
Transport: Mini-Bus (24 pax) or Bus (40 pax)
No age limit
Half Day Buenos Aires Bike Tour
- Bilingual Guide (English – Spanish)
- Transportation
Meals
Free day to explore the streets of Buenos Aires, maybe going to Tigre in the outskirts.
In the late evening: Madero Tango Show and Dinner
The Executive Dinner Show at Madero Tango offers the possibility of enjoying the Best Tango Show tasting the famous Bife de Chorizo Argentino. Diagonally to the Stage, Four Options for each dinner course on the menu and an Additional Gastronomic and International Drinks. A Menu for those who like to taste special flavors in a different night.
Gastronomy: Three course dinner with four options that include the Bife de Chorizo
Seats: 3rd to 5th Lateral and sideways rows to the stage
Tables: Round tables, Shared
Transfer: In + out
Drinks: National label wine varietals or champagne FREE. Water, soda and beer FREE
Breakfast and check out. Find your own way to Retiro Bus Station to take the night bus to Puerto Madryn.
Arrival in Puerto Madryn. Find your own way to your accommodation. Check in. Free afternoon
Breakfast. In the morning, Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour: Península de Valdés is a human world-wide heritage. Throughout its extension it locks up different unique species that find in the zone a great place to develop their life.
During this full day tour you will be accompanied by Naturists and Bilingual guides.
The first stop will be the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where you can have fast references on fauna, flora and geology of the Peninsula. Also you will enjoy the panoramic view that the “Golfo Nuevo”, “San Jose” and the “Isla de los Pajaros” will let us observe.
Another stop is the village of “Puerto Pirámide”, where depending of the month of the year, you can take a Tour to see the Whales (Optional from 1 Jun – 30 Nov), or a Nautical strolling with Snorkeling (Optional).
Continuing the gravel road, and subject to the season, the climate or the tides, you will visit in different order or combined with other stops: “Caleta Valdés”, “Punta Cantor” and “Punta Norte” to observe Marine Elephants, Penguins and Marine Lions.
The Orcinus or ill-named “Killer Whales” can be watch from the seaside at “Punta Norte”. The best months to see them are in March and in April. Also during September in the “Caleta Valdés” (with a bit less frequency). Back to Puerto Madryn. The tour does not include the entrance fee to National Park
Breakfast. Free day. If you are in Puerto Madryn and it is Penguin season you may try the Optional Punta Tombo Colony Day Tour
Breakfast. Check Out. Go on your own to the bus station. Departure to Rio Gallegos by Night Bus.
In the early morning, arrival in Rio Gallegos. Connecting bus to El Calafate. Arrival in El Calafate at 4 or 6 pm. Make your way to your accommodation. Check in.
Early morning pick up from your accommodation to visit Perito Moreno Glacier
Very early morning pick up to explore Torres del Paine National Park in Chile
Torres del Paine National Park Day Tour from El Calafate
🇨🇱 Torres del Paine Full-Day Adventure: From El Calafate to Chile
Cross the border and discover the "Eighth Wonder of the World." This world-renowned day trip allows you to explore the heart of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile directly from El Calafate, Argentina. Save time and travel comfortably as we guide you through the dramatic granite peaks, turquoise lakes, and sweeping steppes of Chilean Patagonia without needing an overnight stay in Puerto Natales.
✨ Tour Highlights
Efficient Logistics: Travel in modern buses with expert drivers and bilingual guides specialized in the park’s unique geography and history.
Lake Toro & Lake Pehoé: Witness the startling blue waters of these iconic lakes with the massive Paine Massif as your backdrop.
Salto Grande Hike: Enjoy a low-difficulty, 1.5-hour guided trek to the powerful "Salto Grande" waterfall and the breathtaking Cuernos del Paine viewpoint.
Lake Nordenskjöld & Laguna Amarga: Capture the most famous vistas of the park, including the sharp granite towers that give the park its name.
Included Lunch: Enjoy a scheduled lunch break in the heart of the park to recharge for your afternoon trek.
⏱️ Logistics & Schedule
Departure: Pick-up starts around 06:30 AM from hotels within 3km of El Calafate center.
Border Crossing: Reach Cerro Castillo (Chilean border) at approx. 10:00 AM for customs procedures.
Exclusive Transport: To ensure a personalized experience, guests transfer to smaller minibuses once inside Chile for better interaction with the expert guide.
The Return: Depart the park around 6:00 PM, arriving back in El Calafate between 10:30 PM and 11:00 PM.
ℹ️ Practical Information
Included: Round-trip transportation, expert bilingual guide, and lunch.
Not Included: Torres del Paine National Park entrance fee (must be purchased online in advance or according to latest park regulations).
Activity Level: Moderate. The tour includes a 1.5-hour walk on uneven but low-difficulty terrain.
Border Requirements: You are responsible for carrying valid travel documents (Passport and any required visas) for the Argentina-Chile border crossing.
✅ Hi Travel Get Ready Checklist
[ ] Original Passport: Mandatory! You cannot cross the border with a copy or photo.
[ ] Chilean Entrance Fee: Ensure you have your digital or printed park pass ready before departure.
[ ] Windproof Layers: Torres del Paine is famous for its fierce winds. A high-quality windbreaker or "Softshell" jacket is essential.
[ ] Chilean Pesos (CLP): Recommended for small purchases (coffee, snacks) during the stop in Cerro Castillo.
[ ] Snacks & Water: It is a very long day (approx. 16 hours); bring extra water and some energy bars for the road.
Supplier: South Road - Phone: 54 9 2966 663294
Duration
16/17 hours
Departure Times
6.30am
Breakfast. Free day in El Calafate to enjoy optional tours, maybe exploring El Chalten
Very early check out. Make your own way to the bus station. Bus to Rio Gallegos, departure at 3 am. Connection with bus from Rio Gallegos to Ushuaia, Arrival at about 8 to 9 pm. Make your own way to your accommodation. Check in. (There is an Optional Upgrade to take a flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia instead of the Bus)
Breakfast. At about 9.00 hs, to be reconfirmed by local guides, Half Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego: This is the only Argentine National Park that combines sea, mountains and forests. This half day tour takes you to the end of all argentine routes passing by splendid local flora and fauna. On one side, snow capped mountains, and on the other side, the Beagle Channel. This National park is small if you compare it with other Patagonian parks, but it preserves many miles of fragile Andean Patagonian forests. A very young ecosystem (only 8 to 10 thousand years old) that grew after the region was covered by the ice of last ice age. Take the chance to walk about the local trees, along the pebbles beaches of green and transparent waters and see if you can discover orange llao llaos or local small strawberries. Certainly this can be a calm and relaxing trip.
Back to Ushuaia at about 2 pm.
Morning
Breakfast. At 14.00 hs, please be at the port for the Sea Lion Colony Half Day Boat Trip:
You will leave the local port, in the direction of Alice Island (to the east) to see the colony of sea lions. Maybe a smelly moment but really interesting to see! Then you continue to the Birds Island where the king and imperial cormorants inhabit, impressive birds that are the “owners” of the channel. Nearby, you will enjoy the view of the Rock Cormorants on the cliffs. Then, you navigate towards the Sea Lions Island to catch, again, a glimpse of these funny animals. Finally, you find Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, which was made in 1919 and it´s the actual symbol of the city. You have to have it´s picture! Return to Ushuaia
Duration: 2:30 hours.
Morning
Breakfast. Check out and transfer to airport. End of adventure