Argentina

Gauchos, Malbec & Mountains

The Land of the Tango

Stretching nearly 3,500-kilometres to the very southern tip of South America, Argentina is the land of the tango, gauchos, polo, malbec, glacier-topped mountains and perfectly grilled steaks.

Enjoy the cosmopolitan splendour of Buenos Aires strolling through pretty green parks, browsing art galleries, shopping for designer clothes and lingering over coffee at streetside cafés. Then drink in the night-owl energy of the passionate locals as the sun sets and stylish bistros, bars and sultry tango ballrooms come alive.

Argentina’s cultural heritage is the perfect partner to its natural beauty. Experience the life of a gaucho staying at an estancia in the pampas, swim in gin-clear lakes and fly fish trout-filled rivers in Patagonia, then head to Mendoza to feast on the gastronomy and award-winning wines of Argentina’s gourmet capital. Track jaguars in the Ibera wetlands, traverse the mythical valleys, salt flats and ancient Inca settlements of Salta, marvel at the power of Iguazú Falls and feel dwarfed by the immense glaciers, icebergs and penguin colonies of the far south – a fitting launch point for an expeditionary voyage into Antarctica.

You Will Love

• Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires
• Lakes, forests, mountains, glaciers and the pampas
• The thundering Iguazú Falls
• Authentic Gaucho culture and estancia life
• Mouth-watering Malbec
• The astonishing wildlife of the Ibera Wetlands

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Argentina’s diverse regions from Pampas to Patagonia

Argentinean Patagonia

Patagonia is a vast and empty wind-swept triangle at the southern-most tip of South America – the continent’s Southern Frontier. Awash with breathtaking landscapes and filled with expansive lakes, arid plateaus, mighty glaciers, snow-capped mountains and ethereal forests, it is the outdoor adventurer’s playground and wilderness lover’s paradise. Horse riding, white water rafting, mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking, volcano-climbing and fjord cruising are all on offer and destination highlights include the breathtaking Puerto Moreno Glacier and the lonely archipelago of Tierra del Fuego.

Buenos Aires & the Pampas

Known as the ‘Paris of South America,' Argentina's grandiose capital, with its wide tree-lined avenues, vibrant café culture and cosmopolitan joie de vivre has a distinctly European character. Stroll the botanical gardens, explore the museums of Palermo, sip Malbec and enjoy butter-soft steak in a traditional parilla, then slink into a San Telmo tango salon. Just a few miles out of town lie the flat, fertile grasslands of the pampas, the birthplace of Gaucho culture, where proud traditions still thrive.

Ibera Wetlands

Argentina’s largest natural reserve, the Esteros del Ibera wetlands, are a haven for wildlife. The lakes, lagoons and marshlands are home to over 350 bird species and some of South America’s most iconic wildlife including capybaras, caimans, howler monkeys, giant otters and even a growing population of jaguars. Horseride with local gauchos to access the remotest reaches, fly-fish for dorado or climb into a boat or canoe for up-close wildlife encounters and bird watching from the water.

Mendoza & the Wine Region

Mendoza is one of the greatest wine regions of the world. With over 144,000ha of planted vineyards it produces nearly two-thirds of the country’s wine and some of Argentina’s most highly rated Malbecs originate from its high-altitude wine regions of Lujan de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. Expect endless rows of vines, pretty mountain scenery, blue skies, fine dining and some of the best wineries in the world. If you are a wine lover this is a destination you truly don't want to miss!

Iguazú Falls

Sitting on the border between Argentina and Brazil the incredible Iguazú Falls are one of the world's most wondrous (and deafening) sights. Standing some 80m high and 3km wide, the falls are made up of many cascades that generate vast sprays of water and produce one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Sitting within the UNESCO world Heritage Site of Iguazú National Park (named Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side) they are enveloped by thick tropical rainforest teeming with toucans and tapirs.

Argentinean Patagonia

Buenos Aires & the Pampas

Ibera Wetlands

Mendoza & the Wine Region

Iguazú Falls

Unforgettable experiences in Argentina

Feel the power of Iguazu Falls

Immerse yourself in Gaucho culture

Drink malbec in Mendoza

Trek on horseback high into the Andean mountains

Fly Fish the rivers of Patagonia

Dance the Tango

A selection of our favourite places to stay in Argentina

La Bamba de Areco – outskirts Buenos Aires

Gaucho style and heritage grandeur

La Bamba de Areco is one of the famed San Antonio de Areco estancias, built nearly 200 years ago on the Camino Real (Royal Road) leading from Buenos Aires to northern Argentina. It’s the perfect spot for relaxation after a stay in Buenos Aires, a fantastic spot for polo players and for anyone looking to simply enjoy the good life. Read More

Vines Resort & Spa – Mendoza

Vineyard Luxury

The Vines is set on more than 1,500 acres of pristine private vineyards, located in Mendoza’s renowned Uco Valley, at the foot of the Andes. Gallop through vineyards into the rugged countryside on horseback, then relax in the sun, take a dip in the infinity pool, unwind in the hot tub or rejuvenate at the spa. Read More

Tipiliuke Lodge – San Martin

Argentina's Lake District in all its rugged grandeur

Tipiliuke Lodge sits in the foothills of the Andes in the Lake District of the northern Patagonia at the heart of a historic 50,000 acre working cattle ranch. Exploration can be undertaken on foot or on horseback and the fly fishing is world class. Relax and enjoy the spectacular setting and authentic estancia experience. Read More

Aguas Arriba – near El Chalten

Tranquility & nature

Nestled in the wilderness of southern Patagonia on the banks of Lago del Desierto, Aguas Arriba Lodge is just 37km from the village of El Chaltén yet remains peacefully secluded and immersed in nature. It is an adventurer’s playground, a hikers’ paradise and an idyllic retreat for anyone seeking R & R surrounded by the beauty of nature. Read More

Llao Llao – Bariloche, Northern Patagonia

Bariloche Lakeside Luxury

Llao Llao creates a blend of high standards, elegance and Patagonian beauty. Many of the rooms overlook the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes and the Cerro Lopez mountain peak and are inspired by the warmth of the scenery, creating cosy and luminous spaces. Llao Llao is the most exclusive resort in Argentine Patagonia. Read More

Nibepo Aike – near El Calafate

Essence of the original Patagonia

Estancia Nibepo Aike is located inside Los Glaciares National Park, on the banks of the Southern Arm of Lago Argentino, approximately 1.5 hours from El Calafate. During your stay join in on the rural work in the corrals (cattle branding, dressage, milking), cattle herding and sheep shearing along with participating in authentic rural life. Read More

Melia Iguazu – Iguazu

Spectacular natural surroundings

The Melia is the only hotel on the actual premises of Iguazu National Park, set right by the Iguazú Falls, with a breathtaking view of Devil’s Throat. Guests can walk straight out from their rooms and are immediately immersed in the national park, within walking distance of the falls. Read More

Estancia Arroyo Verde – Neuquen

The magic of Argentina

Arroyo Verde is a paradise for outdoor lovers, offering a perfect setting for horseback riding across the open valley, up the mountains through picturesque forests and hidden lakes, to caves with Indian paintings. Relax in this paradise while sharing the lifestyle of true Argentine ranchers. Read More

More places to stay

La Bamba de Areco – outskirts Buenos Aires

Vines Resort & Spa – Mendoza

Tipiliuke Lodge – San Martin

Aguas Arriba – near El Chalten

Llao Llao – Bariloche, Northern Patagonia

Nibepo Aike – near El Calafate

Melia Iguazu – Iguazu

Estancia Arroyo Verde – Neuquen

A collection of journeys in Argentina

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Estancias of Argentina

Itinerary Inspiration | Rural Life at its best

Family-time is precious, and what better way than to spend it on a 10-day journey through Argentina staying off-the beaten track on working family-run ranches with the opportunity to take part in activities together such as horse riding, fishing, hiking, birdwatching, to learn about gaucho life and sheep-breeding, and to sit around a roaring fireplace for story time with home-cooked food.

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Chile & Argentina from Top to Toe

Itinerary Inspiration | Atacama Patagonia Torres del Paine

Spend just under three weeks exploring some of the best of Chile and Argentina, starting in the desert-scape of the Atacama in Chile, traversing the beautiful Argentine Lakes District and exploring on foot, horse, water or land, Patagonian Chile and its mountains, glaciers and alpine scenery with a finish in Santiago, the hub for the nation and start/end point of a journey for many Australians to South America.

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Patagonia & Lakes Crossings to Iguazu

Itinerary Inspiration | Luxury Chile & Argentina

Just under three weeks duration, this itinerary allows the traveller to visit a number of destinations within Chile and Argentina, with a side-trip to Brazil to finish up Iguazu. Experience world-class accommodation, architecture, lakes, mountains, glaciers, culture, music, fine food and the thunder of the Falls.

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Across the Andes to Salta

Itinerary Inspiration | Chile's Atacama Iguazu & Argentine Estancias

Spend just over two weeks on an off-the-beaten-track journey exploring the desert, rural and farm environments in the Atacama and Salta, before a couple of nights at the mighty Iguazu Falls, and wrapping up at Legado Mitico in Buenos Aires, the Paris of Latin America.

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Patagonia & Australis Cruise

Itinerary Inspiration | Chile & Argentina by Land & Sea

A multi-faceted itinerary to suit a range of tastes - the relaxed Chilean Lakes District with a river setting and activities such as kayaking, hiking and horse-trekking, along with farm-to-table fresh food, taking it up a notch to the breathtaking vistas of Patagonia with more opportunities to hike, bike and explore the vast outdoors, a once in a lifetime adventure to Antartica onboard the Australis, then finishing in the Paris of Latin America, Buenos Aires.

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Argentina’s Patagonia North to South

Itinerary inspiration | Off the beaten track exclusivity

Explore the lakes, mountains, rivers and glaciers of Argentina staying at premier owner operated boutique properties throughout the journey. Activities throughout include hiking in Los Glaciares National Park, horse-riding and taking part in farm activities such as sheep shearing or learning about gaucho life, fly-fishing or bird-watching.

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Jakotango & Argentine Polo Open 2024

Polo Pampas & Patagonia

Head to Argentina to experience the thrill and glamour of the Polo Open in Buenos Aires and soak up the culture of the city's lively restaurants, tango halls and flea markets. Then journey to the Patagonian Andes to trek into the mountains, scaling dizzying peaks and windswept passes, and drinking in the stunning scenery as you immerse yourself in Gaucho culture in the most authentic way possible.

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Patagonia for Hikers

Itinerary Inspiration | Two Countries & Two Unreal Hikes

It goes without saying that the Torres del Paine National Park and Mt Fitz Roy are 'meccas' for avid hikers in South America. On this journey spend four nights in each region, with the opportunity to hike and explore both areas at a style, pace, length and duration of your choice, all while staying in comfortable and scenic accommodation.

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Patagonian Glaciers to Iguazu Jungles

Itinerary Inspiration | Chile & Argentina

Argentina, Chile and Brazil are destinations which can be explored each on their own, time permitting. Mix them into a three week journey and incorporate the cities of Santiago and Buenos Aires, along with an exclusive stay in Chilean Patagonia, the opportunity to get up and close to glaciers in Argentina and to horse ride and stay on an estancia, along with ticking of the bucket list, a visit to Iguazu Falls, surrounded by lush jungle.

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Jakotango’s Horse Riding Patagonia

Horse Riding | Estancia Gaucho Life

From the private ranches of Buenos Aires to the towering Patagonian Andes, experience an exclusive ride coupled with authentic accommodation and colonial farm leisure where the scenery is nothing short of spectacular and the gaucho culture will forever engrain istelf in your soul.

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