Introduction: 6 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina
With 6 weeks you will have enough time to visit most of the best spots in Argentina. You will be able to go from North to South and see tons of wonderful places.
Starting with Buenos Aires you will discover a beautiful capital city before heading north to explore the largest waterfalls on earth. From there, you will get to the hippiest city of Argentina, Capilla Del Monte. Later you will find a German-like town in the middle of the country before riding to Mendoza, the wine regions of Argentina. Wine tasting and tour are on the menu plus a hike to the base camp of the highest summit in the Americas. After all of that, San Rafael will be a small break before entering Patagonia.
San Carlos de Bariloche, will be the first stop in Patagonia. The seven lakes and the stunning mountains are one of our favorite places in Argentina. Then going real south to El Chalten to hike some of the best trail on the planet. El Calafate will make you see a glacier from real close!
From there, you can make a small stop in Chile and hike Torres del Paine, one of the most known natural parks in America.
The last stop will be Ushuaia, the end of the world or so… Walking with Penguins while respecting them and learning about them will be the highlight! Let’s start with the 6 weeks itinerary in Argentina.
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6 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina - Overview
Argentina is a huge country and therefor it will be best for this 6 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina to mix buses and planes. This is going to be an intense and a bit rushed itinerary, but you will get some of the best highlights of Patagonia.
- Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires
- Day 2: Visit Palermo
- Day 3: Visit Recoleta
- Day 4: Visit San Telmo & Downtown
- Day 5: Visit Puerto Madero & La Boca
- Day 6: Visit Belgrano & Tigre
- Day 7: Spare day in Buenos Aires
- Day 8: Fly to Puerto Iguazu
- Day 9: Visit of Iguazu waterfalls (Argentinian Side)
- Day 10: Visit of Iguazu waterfalls (Brazilian Side)
- Day 11: Fly to Cordoba and ride to Capilla del Monte
- Day 12: Hike Paso Del Indio & Explore El Zapato
- Day 13: Hike Cerro Uritorco
- Day 14: Visit Los Terrones Park
- Day 15: Take a bus to Cordoba and then Villa General Belgrano
- Day 16: Explore Villa General Belgrano and visit La Cumbrecita
- Day 17: Bus to Mendoza & Explore Mendoza
- Day 18: Day trip to a local SPA and Potreillo
- Day 19: Wine Tasting bus tour
- Day 20: Aconcagua Provincial Park
- Day 21: Take a Bus to San Rafael & Explore
- Day 22: Bus to San Carlos de Bariloche
- Day 23: LLAO LLAO Park & Circuito Chico
- Day 24: Villa la Angostura & Los Arrayanes
- Day 25: Cerro Campanario
- Day 26: Refuge Frey via Cerro Cathedral
- Day 27: Kayak on the lake
- Day 28: Plane to El Calafate and Shuttle to El Chalten
- Day 29: Hike to Laguna Torre
- Day 30: Hike to Laguna de Los Tres
- Day 31: Transfer to El Calafate & Perito Moreno Glacier
- Day 32: Bus to Puerto Natales
- Day 33: Torres del Paine (TDP)
- Day 34: Torres del Paine (TDP)
- Day 35: Torres del Paine (TDP)
- Day 36: Torres del Paine (TDP)
- Day 37: Torres del Paine (TDP)
- Day 38: Bus to Ushuaia
- Day 39: Walk with Penguins and Beagles Channel
- Day 40: Hike Tierra Del Fuego Park
- Day 41: Hike Laguna Esmeralda
- Day 42: Return to Buenos Aires and home
6 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina - Day by Day
Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires Argentina International Airport and get to your accommodations.
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
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Day 2: Visit Palermo
Head out to explore Palermo district. Stroll Around Plaza Serrano, get an ice cream at Rapa nui, visit Plaza Italia, discover JardÃn Botánico Carlos Thays, Bosques De Palermo and the JardÃn Japonés.
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Read More: An Authentic Buenos Aires Palermo & Recoleta Traveller’ guide
Day 3: Visit Recoleta
Take a metro and get to Avenue Alvear, the champ Elizee of Buenos Aires. Stroll until Plaza San MartÃn de Tours and then head to Claustros Históricos BasÃlica del Pilar before visiting Recoleta Cemetery. From there head to Plaza Francia and Floralis Genérica.
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Read More: An Authentic Buenos Aires Palermo & Recoleta Traveller’ guide
Day 4: Visit San Telmo & Downtown
Take the Metro until the Merca San Telmo (be sure that the FERIA is that day, if not switch the day), from there get all the way up toward downtown to discover the amazing flea market of San Telmo. Along the way stop at BasÃlica Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
Once at the end, visit the Plaza de Mayo with its cathedral and numeros monuments before heading toward Florida Street, the Obelisk, Teatro Colón and the Plaza Gral. Lavalle
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Read More: An Authentic Buenos Aires San Telmo & Downtown Traveller’ guide
Day 5: Visit Puerto Madero & La Boca
First head to the old port of Puerto Madero. Hang around this beautiful area before heading toward the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur.
Then head south to La Boca District to discover a small but colourful place of BA.
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Read More: An Authentic Buenos Aires Puerto Madero & La Boca Traveller’ guide
Day 6: Visit Belgrano & Tigre
Get to Belgrano (or China town) visit the Chinese-like street before taking the overground to Tigre where you will hang around the canal and discover a small and quiet place not far from BA.
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Read More: An Authentic Buenos Aires Tigre & Belgrano Traveller’ guide
Day 8: Fly to Puerto Iguazu
Get back to the airport and fly to Puerto Iguazu and get ready to see the Iguazu waterfalls.
Where to stay: (€): Casa 24 Puerto Iguazu , (€€): Ocio Apart, (€€€): Gran Melia Iguazu
Read More: The Genuine yet simple guide to Puerto Iguaçu (2 Days)
Day 9: Visit of Iguazu waterfalls (Argentinian Side)
Take the bus to the Iguazu National Park Nature Interpretation Center and spend the day discovering this beautiful part of the world.
Where to stay: (€): Casa 24 Puerto Iguazu , (€€): Ocio Apart, (€€€): Gran Melia Iguazu
Read More: The Genuine 1 Day Iguaçu waterfalls Argentina side Guide
Day 10: Visit of Iguazu waterfalls (Brazilian Side)
Ride on the bus and cross the border to Brazil and get to Parque Nacional do Iguaçu. You will then see the waterfalls complex form another side.
Where to stay: (€): Casa 24 Puerto Iguazu , (€€): Ocio Apart, (€€€): Gran Melia Iguazu
Read More: The Genuine 1 Day Iguaçu waterfalls Brazil side Guide
Day 11: Fly to Cordoba and ride to Capilla del Monte
You will first need to take a plane to Cordoba, from there get to the bus terminal and then ride on a bus to Capilla Del Monte
Where to stay: (€): Hermosa cabaña de montaña con vista a los Cerros, (€€): Wilka Pacha – Casas Serranas, (€€€): /
Read More: An Authentic 2 Bus Cordoba Airport to Capilla del Monte Travel Story & The Authentic Capilla del Monte Visitor’s Guide (3 days)
Day 12: Hike Paso Del Indio & Explore El Zapato
In the morning walk toward Hike Paso Del Indio and hike it. Then go back to chill by the small lake at its entrance.
In the afternoon, visit El Zapato, a viewpoint of the city and then discover the Lake Ej Cajon Dam.
Where to stay: (€): Hermosa cabaña de montaña con vista a los Cerros, (€€): Wilka Pacha – Casas Serranas, (€€€): /
Read More: An Authentic 1/2 day Guide – Capilla del Monte Paso Del Indio & Los Mogotes & An Authentic 1/2 day Guide – Capilla del Monte El Zapato and Lake Ej Cajon Dam
Day 13: Hike Cerro Uritorco
The Cerro Uritorco or Uritorco hill is the peak of a mountain chain called Sierras Chicas. Its summit stands at 1949m above mean sea level. The site is a private property but is open to public. Let’s hike it.
Where to stay: (€): Hermosa cabaña de montaña con vista a los Cerros, (€€): Wilka Pacha – Casas Serranas, (€€€): /
Day 14: Visit Los Terrones Park
Los Terrones Park It is a private property whose greatest charm lies in its curious rock formations of reddish sandstone, and sedimented colours dating back 180 million years ago.
Where to stay: (€): Hermosa cabaña de montaña con vista a los Cerros, (€€): Wilka Pacha – Casas Serranas, (€€€): /
Read More: An Authentic 1/2 day in Los Terrones park – Capilla del Monte
The second week of this 6 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina is finish.
Day 15: Take a bus to Cordoba and then Villa General Belgrano
Today, let’s head south to a German town in the middle in Argentina. To do so, first take a bus to Cordoba and then transfer to Villa General Belgrano. Start hanging around town.
Where to stay: (€): Posada del Centro, (€€): Posada La LucÃa, (€€€): Suites del Sol
Read More: Â An Authentic 2 bus from Capilla del Monte to Villa General Belgrano Travel Story & The Authentic mini guide to Villa general Belgrano (2 days)
Day 16: Explore Villa General Belgrano and visit La Cumbrecita
Walk around town to discover this beautiful German town and then take a bus to La Cumbretita, another small German-like town.
Where to stay: (€): Posada del Centro, (€€): Posada La LucÃa, (€€€): Suites del Sol
Read More: Â An Authentic 2 bus from Capilla del Monte to Villa General Belgrano Travel Story & The Authentic mini guide to Villa general Belgrano (2 days)
Day 17: Bus to Mendoza & Explore Mendoza
Let’s get to the Wine Region of Argentina. First take a bus to Rio Cuarto and then transfer to another one for Mendoza. Once there, start exploring the city.
Where to stay: (€): Lagares Hostel , (€€): Altos de Mendoza Suite, (€€€): Diplomatic Hotel
Read More: An Authentic 2 Bus From Villa General Belgrano to Mendoza & A Simple and Easy guide to Mendoza city (3 days)
Day 18: Day trip to a local SPA and Potreillo
Let’s discover a local SPA today (or a more touristic one) in Cacheuta before enjoying the wilderness of Potrerillo
Where to stay: (€): Lagares Hostel , (€€): Altos de Mendoza Suite, (€€€): Diplomatic Hotel
Read More: A Simple and Easy guide to Mendoza city (3 days) & Â The Amazing Cacheuta spa and Potrerillo 1 day TravelGuide
Day 19: Wine Tasting bus tour
Time to visit 3 Vineyards and Wineries on a tour with bus vitivinicola. Most probably the easiest way to do it as well as the most budget friendly.
Where to stay: (€): Lagares Hostel , (€€): Altos de Mendoza Suite, (€€€): Diplomatic Hotel
Read More: The Amazing Mendoza Wine Tour by bus vitivinicola 1 day
Day 20: Aconcagua Provincial Park
Wake up super early go catch your bus to Aconcagua Provincial Park. Then hike this beautiful mountain to the base camp Confluencia before heading back down.
Where to stay: (€): Lagares Hostel , (€€): Altos de Mendoza Suite, (€€€): Diplomatic Hotel
Read More: The Amazing Aconcagua provincial park 1 day Hiking guide
Day 21: Take a Bus to San Rafael & Explore
In order to keep going south, let’s head to San Rafael, last place before we enter Patagonia. Once there take the afternoon to visit town.
Where to stay: (€): Posada Villa Liliana, (€€): /, (€€€): /
Read More: A Unique Stay in San Rafael – Villa Liliana – 2/3 Nights & A Simple & Easy guide to San Rafaël city (2 days)
The third week of this 6 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina is finish.
Day 22: Bus to San Carlos de Bariloche
If like us you are taking a night bus to Bariloche, ask for a late check-out and chill some more in San Rafael. Â Relax at your accommodations before the long overnight bus.
Where to stay: (€): Posada Villa Liliana, (€€): /, (€€€): /
Read More: Â An Authentic 1 Bus from San Rafael To San Carlos de Bariloche Story
Day 23: Cerro Campanario
Relax in the morning and then head to Cerro Campanario. You can either hike the way up and down or simply take a cable car to get the best view in town. Then head to town to visit it some more and explore its small markets.
Where to stay: (€): Alberto’s Airbnb , (€€): Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa, (€€€): Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Read More: The Amazing Cerro Campanario 1/2 day hiking Guide
Day 24: Villa la Angostura & Los Arrayanes
Rent a car or take a bus to Villa La Angostura. Explore the small town and its port. From there take a boat to Los Arrayanes and then hike the way back.
Where to stay: (€): Alberto’s Airbnb , (€€): Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa, (€€€): Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Read More: The Amazing Villa La Angostura & Los Arrayanes 1 day trip Guide
Day 25: LLAO LLAO Park & Circuito Chico
Take a bus to Villa LLAO LLAO, and start hiking around LLAO LLAO municipal park, pop by its summit, keep on to the hidden lagoon and then hitchhike to the Patagonia beer factory.
Where to stay: (€): Alberto’s Airbnb , (€€): Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa, (€€€): Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Read More: The Genuine LLAO LLAO Park & Circuito Chico 1 day hike
Day 26: Refuge Frey via Cerro Cathedral
Wake up early and take a bus to Cerro cathedral station. From there take a cable up and start hiking toward Refugio Frey. The way is rough but beautiful and if you are lucky you will see condors. Once in Frey, take the regular road back to loop the hike back.
Where to stay: (€): Alberto’s Airbnb , (€€): Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa, (€€€): Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Read More: The Genuine Refuge Frey via Cerro Cathedral 1 day hiking guide
Day 27: Kayak on the lake
Last day in Bariloche. Wake up early and get a Kayak. From there follow the coast all the way till Villa Campanario. From there return on the other side of the lake.
In the afternoon, relax for the last day or visit more town.
Where to stay: (€): Alberto’s Airbnb , (€€): Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa, (€€€): Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Read More: An Easy & Simple San Carlos de Bariloche Guide (5+ days)
Day 28: Plane to El Calafate and Shuttle to El Chalten
The first week of our 3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia is ending. Time to get moving. Get a last easy morning before going to the airport and taking a plane to El Calafate. From the airport there take a shuttle to El Chalten.
Where to stay: (€): Lo de Guille, (€€): Complejo “Nahuel Pan “, (€€€): Destino Sur Hotel & Spa de Montaña
Read More : A Easy Traveler’s Mini Guide of El Chalten (3 days) & An Authentic El Calafate Airport to El Chalten 3h30 Travel Story & An Authentic Bariloche to El Chalten 5h15 Travel Story
The fourth week of this 6 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina is finish.
Day 29: Hike to Laguna Torre
Organise a shuttle for tomorrow to go to El Pilar (beginning of the Laguna de Los Tres hiking loop). Then head off and hike to Laguna Torre.
Once there, chill in front of the beauty of the lagoon before going on to Mirador Maestri to get an even better view toward the Torre Glacier.
Where to stay: (€): Lo de Guille, (€€): Complejo “Nahuel Pan “, (€€€): Destino Sur Hotel & Spa de Montaña
Read More : The Amazing Laguna Torre & Mirador Maestri 1 day Hiking Guide
Day 30: Hike to Laguna de Los Tres
Wake up early and catch your shuttle to El Pilar. Pass by the Glacier Piedras Blancas before continuing toward Laguna de Los Tres.
On the way back use the regular hiking trail to walk back to El Chalten.
Where to stay: (€): Lo de Guille, (€€): Complejo “Nahuel Pan “, (€€€): Destino Sur Hotel & Spa de Montaña
Read More : The Amazing Laguna de Los Tres via El Pilar 1 day hiking guide
Day 31: Transfer to El Calafate & Perito Moreno Glacier
Get your 7:30am transfer to El Calafate. Drop your bags and then reach the Perito Moreno Park to admire a breath-taking glacier.
Where to stay: (€): Folk hostel (5min from the bus station)
Read More : The Amazing Perito Moreno Glacier from El Chalten 1 day Guide
Day 32: Bus to Puerto Natales
Take a bus from El Calafate to Puerto Natales (Chile). Once there, get to your accommodation and based on the type of hiking you will be doing in TDP get ready for it. Buy supply and food around town and pack your bag!
Where to stay: (€): Puma House, (€€): Toore Patagonia, (€€€): Hostal Boutique Factoria Patagonia
Read More : An Authentic 1 bus from El Calafate to Puerto Natales Story & The Authentic Torres del Paine Introduction (5-11 days) & The Authentic W-Trek food guide – 5-day Torres del Paine & The Authentic Torres del Paine packing guide W-Trek (5-day) & The Authentic Torres del Paine W-Trek Organisation (5-days) Guide
Day 33: Torres del Paine (TDP)
Get on the first bus to TDP national park. From there take the ferry to Reach Paine Grande. Hike from Paine Grande to Grey Shelter.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP)  & The Authentic W-Trek Day 1 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Grey Refuge & Camping Guide – Torres del Paine Night 1
Day 34: Torres del Paine (TDP) W-Trek
Wake up early and hike toward the Grey shelter viewpoint before keeping on the O-Trek and the suspended bridges. Then go back to grey Shelter and hike to Paine Grande.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP)  & The Authentic W-Trek Day 2 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Paine Grande camping Guide – Torres del Paine Night 2
Day 35: Torres del Paine (TDP) W-Trek
The second week of our 3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia is ending but a lot more is coming. Hike from Paine Grande to Italiano and then Britanico. Come back to Italiano and then reach Frances Domos for the night.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP)  & The Authentic W-Trek Day 3 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Domes Frances – Torres del Paine Night 3
The fifth week of this 6 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina is finish.
Day 36: Torres del Paine (TDP) W-Trek
Hike from Frances Domos to Chileno. Stop along the lake for some of the best view in Patagonia and chill dreaming by the lake.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP)  & The Authentic W-Trek Day 4 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Chileno camping & Shelter Guide – Torres del Paine Night 4
Day 37: Torres del Paine (TDP) W-Trek
Hike to Los Torres lagoon before heading all the way down to the entrance of the park. Take the bus back to Puerto Natales. Once in Puerto Natales get your bus ticket to Ushuaia if not already done.
Where to stay: (€): Puma House, (€€): Toore Patagonia, (€€€): Hostal Boutique Factoria Patagonia
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP)  & The Authentic W-Trek Day 5 – Torres del Paine & The Genuine Torres del Paine Cost – 5 Days W-Trek
Day 38: Bus to Ushuaia
Take the bus to Ushuaia. Once there get to your hotel before strolling around town and discovering the town in the end of the world. Organise your walk with the penguins for the next day.
Where to stay: (€): Amaneceres del Beagle, (€€): Aves del Sur, (€€€): Mysten Kepen B&B
Read More : An Authentic Travel Story: Bus from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia in 1-day & The Authentic Ushuaia Mini guide for Travellers (3 days+)
Day 39: Walk with Penguins
Get to the tour! Take the bus and admire the Flag Trees. Then get to Martilo Island (Hammer island) to discover the preserved land of the Penguins. Then go back to Ushuaia by cruising on the Beagle channel and the Lighthouse les Eclaireurs.
Where to stay: (€): Amaneceres del Beagle, (€€): Aves del Sur, (€€€): Mysten Kepen B&B
Read More : The Authentic 1-day Tour Walk with Penguins and beagle channel & The Authentic Ushuaia Mini guide for Travellers (3 days+)
Day 40: Tierra del Fuego National Park
Take a local shuttle to the national park. Pick on the trail there and hike in this beautiful nature. Once back in Ushuaia, you will have some more time to explore around.
Where to stay: (€): Amaneceres del Beagle, (€€): Aves del Sur, (€€€): Mysten Kepen B&B
Read More : The Authentic 1-day Hike Tierra Del Fuego National Park & The Authentic Ushuaia Mini guide for Travellers (3 days+)
Day 41: Laguna Esmeralda
Take a local shuttle to Laguna Esmeralda to discover a beautiful lagoon.Â
Where to stay: (€): Amaneceres del Beagle, (€€): Aves del Sur, (€€€): Mysten Kepen B&B
Read More : The Authentic 1-day Hike to Laguna Esmeralda Ushuaia & The Authentic Ushuaia Mini guide for Travellers (3 days+)
Day 42: Return to Buenos Aires and home
Get to the airport and take the plane back to Buenos Aires and then back home. And it is the end of this 6 weeks itinerary in Argentina.
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