24-day roundtrip Argentina Patagonia & Uruguay

24 days – from €9,795 per person

nature – culture – driving

Days 3 & 4 | San Antonio de Areco

During these days, you can make the most of the activities on offer at your accommodation. For example, you could relax with a hot stone massage or simply lounge by the pool. You can also choose from a range of activities such as mountain biking or horse riding. Make the most of the surroundings here!
Accommodation: La Bamba de Areco | full board

Day 5 | San Antonio de Areco – Buenos Aires

Today you’ll drive back to the city and return your rental car. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish, so you can explore the city. Buenos Aires is also known as ‘the Paris of the South’. This is due to its countless shops and boutiques, its architecture, its cultural life and its restaurants. It is also known for its cosmopolitan population, predominantly of Italian, Spanish, French, German, English, Eastern European, Arab and Asian descent. The city is one of the most European in South America and indeed the entire southern hemisphere.
Accommodation: Hotel Palo Santo | bed and breakfast

Days 6 & 7 | Buenos Aires

Free days to spend as you wish. You’ll have the opportunity to get to know Buenos Aires better. For example, visit the beautiful parks in the Palermo district, the stylish Recoleta district – a great place for shopping and home to Evita Perón’s grave – The distinctive San Telmo district, the cradle of the tango, and of course the working-class neighbourhood of La Boca with its colourful houses are also well worth a visit!
Overnight stay: Hotel Palo Santo | bed and breakfast

Day 8 | Buenos Aires – El Calafate

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport, where you will board a domestic flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival in El Calafate, one of our local representatives will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Overnight stay: Hotel Kosten Aike | bed and breakfast

Day 10 | El Calafate

A day at your leisure in El Calafate or the surrounding area. For example, you could take a boat trip to other glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park. From the Punta Bandera jetty, you’ll sail across Lake Argentino to the Upsala Glacier. With ice walls sometimes rising more than 20 metres above sea level and a surface area of over 595 km², this is one of the largest glaciers in the Patagonian ice field. You will also sail on to visit the Spegazzini Glacier. At 135 metres, this is the highest glacier in the park. Afterwards, you will be taken back to your hotel.
Overnight stay: Hotel Kosten Aike | bed and breakfast

Day 11 | El Calafate – Ushuaia

You will be collected from your hotel and taken to El Calafate Airport. Here, you will board your domestic flight to Ushuaia. Upon arrival, you will be met by one of our local staff and taken to your hotel. Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and is also known as ‘Fin del Mundo’, which means ‘The End of the World’. Your hotel is situated in a beautiful spot right on the famous Beagle Channel, from where you’ll have a magnificent view of the snow-capped peaks of the Andes. The rustic architecture, featuring wood and stone both inside and out, blends perfectly with the impressive surroundings and creates a warm atmosphere.
Accommodation: Hotel Arakur | bed and breakfast

Day 12 | Ushuaia

In the morning, you’ll be taken to Tierra del Fuego National Park. This nature reserve is home to the southernmost example of a Patagonian primeval forest. The landscape is characterised by rugged mountain peaks, glacial lakes and green valleys. The forests in this part of the country consist mainly of typical lenga and guindo trees. You will then travel by train towards ‘the end of the world’! Along the way, you’ll see a sea lion colony at Isla de los Lobos, as well as many beautiful birds and Magellanic penguins. You’ll also be amazed by the stunning natural scenery along the way. In the afternoon, you’ll go on a boat trip through the Beagle Channel. As the waters in this natural channel are rich in food, there is an abundance of wildlife around these waters. The steep cliffs are home to penguins, sea lions and albatrosses, amongst others.
Overnight stay: Hotel Arakur | bed and breakfast

Day 13 | Ushuaia

Free day. You could, for example, explore the area around Lago Escondido. This nature reserve is situated north of Ushuaia. Lago Escondido is beautifully situated amongst the foothills of the Andes. The areas surrounding the lake are also a paradise for birdwatchers.
Overnight stay: Hotel Arakur | bed and breakfast

Day 14 | Ushuaia – Buenos Aires

You will be collected from your hotel and taken to Ushuaia Airport. There, you will take a domestic flight from Ushuaia back to Buenos Aires. Here, you will be met again by one of our local staff and taken to the hotel. You will spend another night at the Palo Santo Hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Palo Santo | bed and breakfast

Day 15 | Buenos Aires – Colonia del Sacramento

After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the port of Buenos Aires, where you will board your ferry to Colonia. Once you arrive, you’ll be met by a local representative; your rental car for the coming days will be delivered to the harbour, and you’ll drive to your hotel in 10 minutes. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. Colonia del Sacramento, or Colonia for short, is a melting pot of typical 17th-century Portuguese and Spanish low-rise architecture. Stroll through the narrow streets and discover that you have stepped back in time. You will be staying at the Charco Hotel, which has just seven rooms, all furnished in colonial style.
Overnight stay: Charco Hotel – bed and breakfast

Day 16 | Colonia del Sacramento

Today, your private guide will collect you from your hotel for a city walk. You’ll stroll through the city centre and visit various museums. You’ll also enjoy a tasting session during this city trip. The historic centre consists of colonial houses in both Spanish and Portuguese architectural styles. Colonia is situated in the south-west of Uruguay, on a par with and opposite Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.
Overnight stay: Charco Hotel | bed and breakfast

Day 17 | Colonia del Sacramento – José Ignacio

(approx. 340 km | 5-hour drive)
Today you’ll follow the coast southwards to José Ignacio. José Ignacio takes its name from the settler of the same name who lived there during the Spanish conquest. In José Ignacio, you’ll find what is known as ‘barefoot luxury’, far from the city.
Overnight stay: Playa Vik | bed and breakfast

Days 18 & 19 | José Ignacio

In this region, enjoyment is written in capital letters! The locals in José Ignacio sleep late, enjoy themselves with family and friends on the beach and are extremely friendly. It’s the perfect time to relax and soak up your surroundings. The activities here are endless, ranging from surfing, swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, tennis, golf, horse riding, cycling, kite surfing, kayaking, canoeing or visiting the observatory to simply lounging with a book by one of the swimming pools or on the beach. Treat yourself – the end of the journey is in sight.
Accommodation: Playa Vik | bed and breakfast

Day 20 | José Ignacio – Montevideo

(approx. 160 km | 2.5-hour drive)
From José Ignacio, you’ll drive via Piriapolis to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. Montevideo has a similar atmosphere to Buenos Aires, but the city is smaller and therefore easier to navigate. The city has a historic centre and a promenade where you can stroll along the coast on foot. You’ll be staying at the Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel. You can return your rental car here.
Overnight stay: Hotel Alma Histórica Boutique | bed and breakfast

Day 21 | Montevideo

Today, your private guide will collect you from your hotel for a city walk. You’ll take a stroll through the old town centre. The centre is an intriguing mix of classic and modern, creating a fascinating atmosphere. Among other things, you’ll visit Matriz Square, where these styles are evident. You’ll also visit Montevideo Cathedral. You’ll also visit Independence Square, where the remains of Uruguay’s national hero, José Gervasio Artigas, are laid to rest. After a stroll through various neighbourhoods, you’ll round off your trip at the famous Mercado del Puerto. This huge market is known as the place where the people of Montevideo do their shopping. You have the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight stay: Hotel Alma Histórica Boutique | bed and breakfast

Day 22 | Montevideo – Buenos Aires

Today you will be taken to the pier and travel back to Buenos Aires by ferry. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Palo Santo | bed and breakfast

Day 23 | Buenos Aires – Amsterdam

You will be collected from your hotel today and taken to the international airport for your return flight to the Netherlands.

Day 24 | Amsterdam

You arrive in Amsterdam today.