# 11-Day The Essential of Patagonia Tour from Buenos Aires: Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia and El Calafate Tour in South America — Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires. Listed and booked on Yatra For Fun (yatraforfun.com) — our Kathmandu concierge confirms availability, prices it in NPR, and sends a payment link within 2 business hours. ## Key facts - Type: multiday - Region: South America - Route: Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires - Duration: 11 days - Price from: $1,846 - Availability: currently sold out - Operator: partner tour operator (supplied via Tours4Fun) ## Summary Argentina’s Iconic Tour: Discover southern treasures from the vibrant capital to the wilds of Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia and El Calafate in just 11 days Wildlife & Nature Encounters: See marine life at San Lorenzo and explore Tierra del Fuego National Park with unique coastal landscapes and optional Beagle Channel experiences Cultural Buenos Aires: Enjoy a Buenos Aires city tour plus local culture with a Tango show and dinner, plus early check-in and optional tango lesson on selected departures Comfort Travel: Benefit from airport pickup/drop-off, comfortable accommodation across multiple Patagonian hubs, guided tours and daily breakfasts for stress-free travel ## Categories Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Buenos Aires Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic city tour starting at the historic Plaza de Mayo , witness to the country’s most significant events since 1810 and surrounded by iconic buildings. Continue to La Boca , with its colorful streets, once tenement housing and now home to the famous Calle Caminito , where Porteño art and cultural spirit come alive in every corner. Continue to your final stop in the elegant Recoleta, an aristocratic neighborhood that houses the renowned Recoleta Cemetery , resting place of many notable figures in Argentina’s history. In the evening, immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience: a tango lesson and a dinner show, where you will enjoy the magnetism and passion of Buenos Aires' most emblematic dance. ### Day 2: Buenos Aires Buenos Aires and its surroundings invite you to explore them at your own pace. Immerse yourself in history by wandering through iconic neighborhoods and architectural treasures, enjoy its culture, savor its gastronomy in steakhouses, traditional pizzerias, and emblematic cafés, and be carried away by one of its great passions: football. Beyond the city, you can visit vineyards, experience a day in the countryside, or sail along the Río de la Plata , where a maze of waterways invites you to discover another side of Buenos Aires. ### Day 3: Buenos Aires - Puerto Madryn At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Trelew . Upon arrival, continue by road to Puerto Madryn , a charming seaside town and the ideal starting point to explore the so-called Blue Patagonia. Depending on your arrival time, and during the months from June to late September, enjoy a unique first experience: a visit to El Doradillo Beach , a natural setting that offers one of the region’s most thrilling spectacles: watching the southern right whales from the shore, as they approach with their calves just a few meters from the coastline. ### Day 4: Puerto Madryn Enjoy Península Valdés , declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site for its geography, flora, and fauna, features that make it a true paradise of nature. This tour stands out for the variety and quality of experiences it offers, as in a single day you will visit Puerto Pirámides , from where you can optionally go whale watching for southern right whales between September and early December; Estancia San Lorenzo , where you can take an easy trekking route through the penguin colony, home to over 60,000 Magellanic penguins during the breeding season; and, after enjoying lunch (included), Punta Norte , renowned for its high likelihood of spotting orcas and sea lions, before returning to Puerto Madryn . ### Day 5: Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia Morning at leisure to enjoy the city before the transfer to Trelew airport to board the flight to Ushuaia . Upon arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel. In your free time, begin to discover the charm of this unique city, where the urban atmosphere blends with the stunning Fuegian landscape, and every street and corner of the port invites you to experience Southern Patagonia in a truly distinctive way. ### Day 6: Ushuaia Our day is dedicated to exploring Ushuaia from different perspectives. In the morning, discover Tierra del Fuego National Park , one of the most emblematic areas of the far south. There, you will board the End of the World Train , a historic railway that retraces the old paths used by the prisoners of Ushuaia’s former penal colony. Continue the visit to Ensenada Bay (seasonal), Lapataia Bay , the culminating point of National Route 3 , and Lake Acigami , whose waters change color according to weather conditions. At the end of the tour, return to the city and enjoy some free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, enjoy a cruise along the Beagle Channel , admiring Sea Lion Island , the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse , and Ushuaia Bay from the water, in a journey that combines nature, wildlife, and stunning landscapes. ### Day 7: Ushuaia - El Calafate Before departing, take the chance to enjoy a final stroll through Ushuaia: a coffee at the port or a walk along the waterfront will let you say farewell to the southernmost city in the world. Upon arrival in El Calafate , reception and transfer to the selected hotel. Time permitting, you may choose to visit the Glaciarium , a modern interpretation center dedicated to glaciers, or experience life on a local estancia, discovering rural traditions, taking part in activities such as sheep shearing, and savoring a typical Patagonian lamb dinner, a true Patagonian delicacy. ### Day 8: El Calafate Today, prepare to be amazed; the Perito Moreno Glacier awaits. Located in Los Glaciares National Park and declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, this glacier is one of the most impressive and accessible in the world, offering a unique spectacle with its immense ice wall and hues ranging from white to deep blue. Walk along the boardwalks and viewpoints, which allow you to admire the glacier from different angles and, if nature permits, hear the ice cracking as it calves. The experience will be completed with a navigation along the front of one of its walls, an opportunity to witness its full magnitude and beauty from the water. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel with time to rest or explore the town. ### Day 9: El Calafate Spend your day discovering El Calafate and its surroundings: be amazed by a cruise on Lake Argentino , admiring the impressive glaciers from the water and capturing their unique shades of blue; or embark on a trek that will take you to the Altar of the Glaciers , a viewpoint offering spectacular panoramic views of these ancient ice formations. For the more adventurous, you can take an excursion to El Chaltén , enjoying hikes and mountain landscapes, or even cross the Andes into Chile to explore Torres del Paine National Park , with its iconic towers, lakes, and valleys that make up one of Patagonia’s most breathtaking natural settings. At the end of the day, return to El Calafate to rest and enjoy the local cuisine. ### Day 10: El Calafate - Buenos Aires Morning at leisure until your flight. Depending on your schedule, if time permits, take the opportunity to continue exploring El Calafate and its surroundings. You can enjoy a kayaking adventure while observing the local wildlife in a unique natural setting, or, if you prefer to immerse yourself in local culture,explore the traditions of the indigenous communities and their deep connection with the land, combining history, stories, and flavors in a meal served inside a cave with unparalleled views of Lake Argentino . At the appointed time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Buenos Aires . Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. ### Day 11: Buenos Aires Depending on your flight schedule, we invite you to experience the city at your own pace: explore must-see museums, enjoy a mate tasting experience where, in addition to sampling this traditional infusion, you will learn about the customs surrounding it and discover myths and curiosities of a tradition that is part of everyday Argentine life. You may also visit one of the city’s viewpoints and be amazed by a panoramic view revealing the vastness of Buenos Aires and its blend of modernity and history. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport for your return flight. ## Guide languages English Live, Spanish Live ## Links - Yatra For Fun page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105222231-the-essential-of-patagonia-tour-from-buenos-aires-11-day - WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951