What Makes it Special?
- Walk to the edge of Devil’s Throat at Iguazu Falls.
- Spend a day on a working estancia for a true Argentine experience.
- Taste Argentinian Malbec at boutique wineries in Mendoza.
- Enjoy an authentic Argentine asado (barbecue) in the countryside.
Your tailor-made holiday will be as unique as you are. These itineraries are just a starting point, a bit of inspiration to show what’s possible. Your own trip all starts with a conversation with our Argentina experts, who’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you and design the perfect Argentina holiday to match.
Our Argentina Express holiday is a brilliant way to experience three of the country’s standout highlights in one trip – without needing too much time to do it. From roaring waterfalls to tango-filled boulevards and sun-soaked vineyards, we’ve designed this itinerary to give you a real flavour of Argentina’s diversity, with a good mix of nature and culture and a little indulgence thrown in, too.
You’ll start in the tropical northeast at Iguazú Falls, where walkways wind through the jungle and lead you right to the edge of Devil’s Throat – an unforgettable introduction to Argentina’s wild side. Then it’s on to Buenos Aires, a capital packed with charm and character. Think grand boulevards, leafy parks, tango in the streets and more than a few excellent restaurants. A day trip into the Pampas offers a slice of traditional gaucho life, complete with an authentic asado (Argentine barbecue) in the countryside. From there, you’ll fly west to Mendoza, where the pace slows and the wine flows. Spend your days exploring boutique vineyards, sipping award-winning Malbecs and relaxing with views over the impressive backdrop of the Andes.
If you’re short on time but still want to see some of Argentina’s best bits, this is a fantastic route – classic, well-balanced and full of memorable moments.
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Day by Day
Here's a summary of what you might get up to day-to-day on this Argentina holiday. As always, this is just an idea. Every single day of your holiday will be tailored to suit you.
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Your Argentina adventure begins with an overnight flight from London to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, connecting onwards to Iguazu Falls.
You'll arrive in Foz do Iguaçu today, the gateway to Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side. Walk along the panoramic pathways, taking in sweeping views of the thundering cascades before crossing into Argentina. Settle into Puerto Iguazú, where you'll be based for the next two nights.
Today, you'll explore the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls, where you'll follow the network of trails that wind their way through the rainforest. A highlight will be walking across a footbridge to Devil’s Throat, the most powerful and dramatic section of the falls, where water crashes down with an impressively deafening roar. Keep your camera handy for this one!
You'll fly south to Buenos Aires today, Argentina’s elegant and cosmopolitan capital. Packed full of wide boulevards, leafy parks, stylish boutiques and buzzing cafés, all ready to explore whilst the tones of tango fill the air. This is a city full of life and character and we've got all the insider tips you need to seek out the secret spots and local favourites.
Today, you'll head out to explore Buenos Aires with your very own private guide, discovering its many sides and hidden bits that are all too often missed. Wander along the sleek Puerto Madero waterfront, admire the Parisian-style architecture of Recoleta, and soak up the colourful, tango-filled streets of La Boca.
You'll escape the city today and head into the Pampas, Argentina’s vast cattle-ranching region, for your first taste of the rural side of the country. You'll visit a traditional estancia for an authentic glimpse of life in the countryside. Watch the gauchos at work before heading off to explore the historic town of San Antonio de Areco. Lunch is an authentic asado today (Argentine barbecue), a true local favourite not to be missed.
A short flight takes you west to Mendoza today, where vineyards and olive groves stretch towards the foothills of the Andes and some delicious wines await. You'll transfer to a hotel just outside the city, where you can kick back and relax for a few days in Argentina’s wine country.
Today, you'll join a small group tour to explore Luján de Cuyo, one of Mendoza’s most celebrated wine regions. You'll visit two distinct boutique wineries, where you'll have the chance to learn all about their process and sample a host of world-class Malbecs. Lunch will be served in the most beautiful setting among the vines, with carefully paired wines to accompany each dish.
Today is yours to soak up Mendoza’s relaxed atmosphere (and more wine, too, if you fancy). You might borrow a bike and cycle through the vineyards, take a long lunch at a winery, or explore the city’s tree-lined streets, plazas, and charming cafés.
Your Argentina holiday comes to an end today as it's time to start your journey home. First, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight from Mendoza back to Buenos Aires before connecting directly to your overnight flight back home.
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What You're Saying
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Holiday Architects, and in particular Louise, did a fantastic job organising our trip to South America. It was clear from our initial discussions that she has a detailed first-hand knowledge of the countries that we were planning to visit. Her help was invaluable in planning the trip to take in all of the places that we wanted to explore.
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Finally I've got to write about our best holiday in our lives. Louise arranged everything according to our brief and listened from the first phone call. We loved Argentina and the service from Holiday Architects was impeccable. We thank Louise for making this holiday truly amazing and we are looking forward to work with her on our next trip.
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We had almost 4 weeks in Argentina and Chile, mostly walking and cycling iconic trails, but also with city and wildlife visits. Holiday Architects arranged all the flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, guides and local reps. All worked faultlessly, and every single day surpassed expectations (and we had high expectations). Both Patagonia, and HA highly recommended.
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Louise has been phenomenal in planning and organising our holiday to Argentina as well as looking after us whilst there. Louise spoke to us over the phone to understand what we liked and preferences around travel, hotels etc. She suggested places we’re so glad we went – particularly the Salta region which was a revelation. All the flights, transfers and guides were organised and worked seamlessly. The hotels were great - mostly smaller boutique establishments and beautiful wineries. We now have a taste for Argentina and South America and will definitely use Holiday Architects again. Thank you Louise for making such a memorable holiday for us.
Steve Girdler
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From the very first contact with Holiday Architects our experience has been flawless. Louise was our holiday planner for our 3 week trip to Argentina and we could not have asked for a better person. Louise is extremely knowledgeable about Argentina and her enthusiasm made the planning stage so much fun. A tailor made holiday is a more expensive option but it was very clear to us where our money had been spent and we visited places we’d never have thought about had we planned the trip ourselves. Overall, we were blown away by our trip to Argentina thanks to Louise and Holiday Architects. We would not hesitate to recommend them and we look forward to booking again.
Joanna Booth
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Wonderful trip to Argentina. I asked Louise to design a holiday travelling from Mendoza through Salta across the Andes to the Atacama by road with a private guide – not a trip they have offered before. It all worked perfectly, we saw some beautiful places and had two terrific guides. Attention to detail was excellent throughout and thoroughly recommend this company.
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Meet our Argentina expert
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our expert Louise is dedicated to all things Argentina and is here to help you plan your perfect trip.
Louise Mumford
Destination Manager
Lou’s explored Argentina from top to tail, glaciers, gauchos and everything in between. She’s passionate about the country’s scenery, wildlife and culture, and knows exactly how to bring it all together in a standout holiday.
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