Ultimate 10-Day Argentina Itinerary: Explore Patagonia, Buenos Aires, and Iguazu Falls

Day 1️⃣
– ✈️ Arrival in El Calafate

Day 2️⃣
– Airport shuttle 🚌 to the hotel (1.1w one way, 2w round trip)
– 🏠: America Del Sur Calafate Hostel (enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and a tasty BBQ)

Day 3️⃣
– Embark on a Perito Moreno Glacier cruise with Gourmet Gracier (pickup at 7:15 from the hotel lobby)

Day 4️⃣
– 🚌 Journey to El Chaltén (3h, 38000 pesos per person)
– Hike to Laguna Torre (6h)
– Relax at the hotel
– 🏠: Chalten Suites Hotel (highly recommended for its comfort and location)

Day 5️⃣
– Challenge yourself with the Laguna de los Tres hike (10h of breathtaking views)

Day 6️⃣
– Early morning hike to Mirador De Los Cóndores (2km round trip, perfect for sunrise, relatively easy, and stunning views of the golden mountain in the sunlight)
– 🚌 Return to El Calafate
– Rent a bike (if you have the energy) and explore the area
– 🏠: America Del Sur Calafate Hostel (return to the cozy hostel)

Day 7️⃣
– Fly from El Calafate to Buenos Aires ✈️
– Explore the city on foot
– 🏠: Bulnes Eco Suites (a safe and spacious accommodation with large rooms)

Day 8️⃣
– Fly from Buenos Aires to Iguazu ✈️
– Visit the Argentine side of the falls, including the awe-inspiring Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo)
– 🥣: Enjoy a delicious meal at La Rueda (highly recommended!)
– 🏠: Uru Apart Iguazu (conveniently located near the bus station, with comfortable rooms and easy self-check-in and check-out)

Day 9️⃣
– Discover the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls

Day 1️⃣0️⃣
– Return home with unforgettable memories

A few more points about Iguazu:
1. For a day trip between Argentina and Brazil, there are numerous cross-border buses available at the bus station. Be mindful of the last bus times; Easy Bus operates the latest, with the last bus departing at 22:30. The fare is approximately 5-6k one way. When purchasing tickets, specify that you want a one-way ticket, as it defaults to round trip.

2. While some say 4 hours is sufficient for the Brazilian side, our experience was different: we entered the park at 12:40, reached the last stop at 13:15 to view the falls, then returned to the second stop at 15:00 for the boat ride (with a long queue, taking over 2 hours, we were among the last to leave) and exited the park at 19:30.

The bus back to Argentina had stopped running, and no taxis were available. We called an Uber to Mabu Hotel, where there was an Easy Bus across the street to return to Argentina.