This luxury tour is a fascinating three-week journey through Argentina and Chile's natural marvels, with a taste of their finest cities

Personalised journeys from start to finish

Every trip helps support Conservation

Every detail taken care of

  • Personalised journeys from start to finish

  • Every trip helps support Conservation

  • Every detail taken care of

What's included

  • All accommodation including breakfast
  • All private ground transfers
  • All internal flights
  • All tours specified in the itinerary description
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At a glance

Explore the natural wonders of Argentina and Chile on this exciting three week trip, tailored with private transfers, expert guiding and signature Jacada style.

Two days enjoying Buenos Aires provides the perfect introduction to Argentina, before you are whisked up to Iguassu Falls to witness the thundering water. Then, begin a surreal Argentinian journey through the hidden northwest where remote, multi-coloured and lagoon landscapes await discovery. Crossing into Chile, you’ll then have a few days of otherworldly adventure in the Mars-like Atacama Desert.

After a short stay in Santiago, explore one of Latin America’s greatest natural wonders: Patagonia. Trek, cycle, horse-ride and kayak through the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park and gawp at the tremendous sight of the Perito Moreno glacier, before rounding off with some luxury in the picture-perfect Lake District.

Example trip itinerary

Days 1-3

Buenos Aires

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Arrive in Buenos Aires

Transfer

Private transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires (from domestic airport)

Accommodation in Buenos Aires

Two days in Buenos Aires Two days in Buenos Aires

Spend your time relaxing and exploring this wonderful city. You have our top recommendations for activities, restaurants and shopping so that you can make the most of your time here.

Buenos Aires City Tour with La Boca Buenos Aires City Tour with La Boca

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and bring you (with private vehicle) on a fascinating half-day private tour of the elegant turn-of-the-century districts that earned Buenos Aires the soubriquet of the Paris of South America. Including a trip to La Boca district in the South and then up to the charming cobbled alleys and colonial architecture of San Telmo. Along to the Plaza de Mayo, up the leafy Avenida de Mayo towards the imposing grandeur of the Palace of Congress and then on to the historically fascinating Recoleta Cemetery, you will discover the facts, stories and anecdotes that make up the colourful tapestry of the history of Buenos Aires.

Tours can be extended to include la Boca, Shopping, the Colon Opera house etc.

Plaza de Mayo Plaza de Mayo

Visit the epicenter of political life in Buenos Aires, a landmark dedicated to the country's independence from Spanish rule Dominated by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Nación Bank, the Cathedral and original Parliament House, your guide will fill you in on its history and recurring importance.

Palace of Congress Palace of Congress

Located on the western side of the Plaza de Mayo, this is the Argentine National Congress and the legislative branch of the government of Argentina, made up of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.

La Boca La Boca

This is where the famous Caminito Street lies, scarcely 100 metres long, yet very much an emblematic post-card of the city. Designed by the Italian-Argentine artist Benito Quinquela Martín at a disused rail port terminal just beyond the iron cantilevered Puente de la Boca which bridges the river, it is a short yet busy pedestrian alley of brightly-painted houses which cluster above the cobblestones. The sheets of corrugated-iron shimmer with glossy blues, reds, yellows and greens and recall the original colours of the leftover paint with which the dockworkers painted their homes in the 19th century.

Recoleta Cemetery Recoleta Cemetery

It might seem strange to visit a cemetery, but Recoleta doesn't fail to impress. Many mausoleums and tombs are the work of famous artists, seventy graves have been declared national monuments, but perhaps the most famous for our visitors will be the tomb of Evita Perón.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private Transfer to Buenos Aires Domestic Airport

Flight

Flight from Buenos Aires to Iguassu

Days 3-5

Iguassu Falls

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer from Iguassu airport to your hotel

Accommodation in Iguassu Falls

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Two days in Iguassu Falls Two days in Iguassu Falls

Enjoy this stunning natural wonder of the world. Most of our clients choose our full day private tour of the Falls with one of our expert guides, however we do offer variations on this to include boat safaris or hikes through the surrounding national park.

Full day private tour to Iguassu Falls Argentinean Side including Boat trip Full day private tour to Iguassu Falls Argentinean Side including Boat trip

A stunning tour of the falls, where you get a chance to really get up close to the falls.

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and bring you by private vehicle to the entrance of the park on the Argentinian side. You'll then be taking the rest of the tour mainly on foot. Exploring the various wooden walk ways that lead through the national park close up to the many chutes of the falls.


One of the most spectacular sites of the falls is the 'devil's throat' which sees the largest flow of water. In order to visit the Devil’s Throat, the visitor must board the train at the Main Station or at the Cataratas Station, close to the Upper Circuit. For those who love trekking there is the one-kilometre-long Sendero Verde (Green Trail) that connects the Visitors Centre to the Cataratas Station and to the Upper Circuit.

Once you are at the Devil’s Throat Station you will have to walk for 1.100 meters on a flat catwalk built over the Upper Iguassu River. This catwalk crosses several islands. Once you get to the end of the catwalks, you will be surprised by a strategic lookout point resting on the side of the gorgeous Devil’s Throat.

Gran Aventura by Boat Gran Aventura by Boat

Going up river in these boats specially prepared to get to the base of Iguassu Falls and to be able to admire and feel them from up close. Whirlpools, waves and currents provoked by the Falls make this an unmissable part of any visit to the park.

Your guide will bring you to the starting point where large trucks specially adapted to this tour will take you and the other visitors to explore six kilometres in the humid subtropical forest as far as the banks of the Iguazu River, downstream from the Falls. From here you will board special high powered Zodiac boats that will take you, at high speed, to enjoy one of the most unforgettable experiences in the region: the direct and wet contact with the mighty Iguassu Falls. After this incredible trip participants will get off the boat at the base of the Falls, on catwalk that connects to the lower visitation circuit of the Falls. This tour can be started in the reverse direction, from this catwalk downwards ending with the jungle truck ride.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer from your hotel to Iguassu airport

Flight

Flight from Iguassu to Salta

Days 5-7

Salta

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer from Salta airport to your hotel

Accommodation in Salta

Two days in Salta Two days in Salta

It's entirely up to you how you spend your time here in Salta. The charming city was founded in 1582 and still keeps colonial style architecture, framed by the hills of the Lerma Valley.

To give you an idea, we can arrange for private tours of the city with one of our expert guides, further afield excursions to the regional vineyards of Cafayate (wine tastings, dine in the bodegas, tours of the wineries), or to the traditional pueblos of the Altiplano.

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Private walking tour of Salta Private walking tour of Salta

An expert guide will take you on a walking tour to the centre of the city, including the cathedral and main square, the impressive MAAM Museum (High Altitude Archeology Museum) and the most remarkable local colonial buildings. You will also visit the main textile producers, silver handcraft makers and designer shops.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private half day tour and transfer from Salta to include Purmamarca, the Salt Flats and Tilcara

 
Purmamarca Purmamarca

A beautiful, colonial town set with the backdrop of the hill of seven colours.

Salinas Grandes Salinas Grandes

Huge Salt Flats sit in the heights of the Argentinean Altiplano, close to the border with Chile.

Days 7-9

North Jujuy

Accommodation in North Jujuy

Two days in North Jujuy Two days in North Jujuy

Spend your time in North Jujuy, Argentina's hidden northwest, exploring the rugged, colourful and timeless scenery. Witness natural wonders such as the UNESCO protected gorge, Quebrada Humahuaca, with it multicoloured hills, and the salt flats of Salinas Grandes. Then visit the sleepy, ancient towns, Tilcara and Purmamarca, to enjoy mountain village life and a wild, picturesque and sincerely indigenous experience.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private tour and transfer from North Jujuy across the Andes to the Atacama

 
Private Tour of Quebrada de Humahuaca Private Tour of Quebrada de Humahuaca

Visit the amazing Humahuaca Gorge, a large valley that ends at the border with Bolivia in the province of Jujuy in the far north of Argentina. It is a quite young Valley given that its formation dates a million years old. The Gorge is famous for its colourful mountains, its geological formations and its historic villages.

Days 9-12

The Atacama Desert

Accommodation in The Atacama Desert

Three days exploring the Atacama Desert Three days exploring the Atacama Desert

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Atacama Desert, by taking some privately guided tours to see and discover the salt flats, lakes, volcanoes and sand dunes of this magical region of the world.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Transfer from your hotel in the Atacama to Calama Airport

Flight

Flight from Calama to Santiago

Days 12-13

Santiago

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer from Santiago airport to your hotel in the city

Accommodation in Santiago

Overnight in Santiago Overnight in Santiago

Enjoy a night in Santiago, you'll have our list of recommended restaurants and attractions to make sure you make the most of your time here.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer from your hotel to Santiago airport

Flight

Flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas

Days 13-16

Torres del Paine

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Transfer from Punta Arenas to your Torres del Paine lodge

Accommodation in Torres del Paine

Three days exploring Torres del Paine Three days exploring Torres del Paine

Depending on the lodgings you have chosen and your individual preferences your travel designer can design a program of activities featuring a whole host of different and diverse ways to explore and encounter Torres del Paine.

Days 16-18

Calafate

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer from Torres del Paine to your hotel in the Calafate area

Accommodation in Calafate

Two days Exploring the Glacier Region around El Calafate Two days Exploring the Glacier Region around El Calafate
Full day private tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier Full day private tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier

This is a full day's tour of the magnificent Perito Moreno National Park and its humbling glacier complete with private 4WD vehicle and one of our expert guides.

Beginning with a scenic drive through the National Park followed by an guided-tour along the specially built in walkways facing the glacier, various optional additions can be made to this tour such as the nautical boat safari, minitrekking or Big Ice trekking. Talk to your travel designer about your individual preferences.

Full and Privately-Guided Tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier Full and Privately-Guided Tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier

Arriving at the humbling sight of the vast Perito Moreno Glacier, your guide will then take you on a tour along the specially built walkways. These give you superb viewpoints and photo-taking opportunities while your guide brings to life the environmental and local importance of the glacier.

Boat Ride in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Ride in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier

Enjoy an awesome boat ride to get up close to the tremendous Perito Moreno Glacier.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer to Calafate Airport

Flight

Flight from El Calafate to Bariloche

Days 18-21

The Lake District

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer to your hotel in the Bariloche Area

Accommodation in The Lake District

Three days exploring the Lake District Three days exploring the Lake District

Explore the wonderfully scenic lakes area of Argentina from one of our selection of luxury lodgings.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer to Bariloche Airport

Flight

Flight from Bariloche to Buenos Aires

Days 21-22

Buenos Aires

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires (from domestic airport)

Accommodation in Buenos Aires

Overnight in Buenos Aires Overnight in Buenos Aires

Enjoy your evening in this lively, sultry city. You'll have our list of recommendations as well as private guides on hand to enjoy the best of your stay.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer to Buenos Aires International Airport

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