Argentina
TRAVELLING TO Argentina
Why visit? From dancing the famous Argentinian tango in one of Buenos Aires’ traditional milongas to wine tasting in Mendoza overlooking the Andes, or admiring the impressive Iguazu Falls, an Argentina tour can introduce you to the perfect mix of buzzing cities, cultural highlights and natural wonders.
The most popular starting point for an Argentina tour is the country’s capital, Buenos Aires. Often referred to as ‘the Paris of South America’, Buenos Aires is a city in which you can linger. There are many fascinating neighbourhoods but some of our favourites include La Boca, a ‘barrio’ known for its European feel being home to some of the best art galleries and tango shows in town, or San Telmo with its restored mansions and antique stores.
From Buenos Aires, your Argentina tour could take you to Salta in the country’s north, where you can day trip along Route 40, visiting the Great Salt Flat or venture to Humahuaca to visit ancient ruins and stop at some of the indigenous communities along the way.
For an active exploration of the country, there are many ways to explore the fascinating landscapes of Argentina, including crossing the Andes on a horseback or hiking along the sapphire-coloured lakes of Tierra del Fuego National Park in Patagonia, in the country’s south.
How to get there? Access has never been easier for Australians with three top-ranked airlines (LATAM, Air New Zealand and Qantas) providing regularly scheduled services to Buenos Aires. Qantas and Air New Zealand provide the quickest and easiest route to Argentina with only one stop along the way – Auckland for Air New Zealand and Santiago for Qantas. With LATAM, travellers stop in two cities, Auckland and Santiago.
More information: You'll find all of our current Argentina trip itineraries below.
Still wondering? Contact us - we're always here to help, so please give us a call or drop us an email and let us do the hard work for you, planning your perfect Argentina trip from Australia.
#Livefortoday and book your Argentina tour with us today. Chimu Adventures is Australia’s leading Latin America and Polar specialist and can put together an itinerary to suit you.
Why visit? From dancing the famous Argentinian tango in one of Buenos Aires’ traditional milongas to wine tasting in Mendoza overlooking the Andes, or admiring the impressive Iguazu Falls, an Argentina tour can introduce you to the perfect mix of buzzing cities, cultural highlights and natural wonders.
The most popular starting point for an Argentina tour is the country’s capital, Buenos Aires. Often referred to as ‘the Paris of South America’, Buenos Aires is a city in which you can linger. There are many fascinating neighbourhoods but some of our favourites include La Boca, a ‘barrio’ known for its European feel being home to some of the best art galleries and tango shows in town, or San Telmo with its restored mansions and antique stores.
From Buenos Aires, your Argentina tour could take you to Salta in the country’s north, where you can day trip along Route 40, visiting the Great Salt Flat or venture to Humahuaca to visit ancient ruins and stop at some of the indigenous communities along the way.
For an active exploration of the country, there are many ways to explore the fascinating landscapes of Argentina, including crossing the Andes on a horseback or hiking along the sapphire-coloured lakes of Tierra del Fuego National Park in Patagonia, in the country’s south.
How to get there? Access has never been easier for Australians with three top-ranked airlines (LATAM, Air New Zealand and Qantas) providing regularly scheduled services to Buenos Aires. Qantas and Air New Zealand provide the quickest and easiest route to Argentina with only one stop along the way – Auckland for Air New Zealand and Santiago for Qantas. With LATAM, travellers stop in two cities, Auckland and Santiago.
More information: You'll find all of our current Argentina trip itineraries below.
Still wondering? Contact us - we're always here to help, so please give us a call or drop us an email and let us do the hard work for you, planning your perfect Argentina trip from Australia.
#Livefortoday and book your Argentina tour with us today. Chimu Adventures is Australia’s leading Latin America and Polar specialist and can put together an itinerary to suit you.
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We offer you flexible travel options in Latin America at an affordable price.
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Choose one of our Signature itineraries, choose your date and add extensions to make it yours.
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We know each Latin American country by heart and will work with you to determine which activities and accommodations are best suited to your needs.
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From your initial enquiry until your trip ends, you will be assigned a personal Destination Specialist who will offer a full service for your travel needs: we can book flights, insurance and any ancillary travel required to complete your journey.
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We have offices across South America so you can be assured that ground staff are close at hand to assist whilst you are travelling.
Argentina TOURS
Buenos Aires to Rio
Argentina, Brazil
Discover the highlights of two of South America's most amazing cities, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janei......
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Signature South America Circle
Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Machu Picchu
This 21-day loop covers the best of Argentina, Brazil, Peru and Chile. Giving you an incredible tast......
FROM AUD 11,155
Signature Patagonia - El Calafate to Santiago
Argentina, Patagonia, Chile
Prepare to have your breath taken away by the enchanting beauty of Patagonia. ......
FROM AUD 8,080
Buenos Aires Extension
Argentina
The perfect stopover for your arrival into South America. Relax and enjoy the cafes and theatres and......
FROM AUD 875
Bariloche Extension
Argentina, Patagonia
Escape to northern Patagonia - the Switzerland of South America - for breathtaking forests, lakes an......
FROM AUD 1,090
Salta Extension
Argentina
Take an in-depth tour of the Salta region. Visit the salt flats and coloured sands and canyons. Samp......
FROM AUD 3,745
Argentina REVIEWS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Argentina is predominantly Roman Catholic.
- Passport, photocopy of passport & spare passport photos
- Travel Insurance documents
- Air tickets and itinerary
- Foreign Currency (US$) and/or debit/credit cards, traveller’s cheques
- Money belt
- Small daypack
- Basic first aid kit
- High UVA sun block
- Sunglasses & sunhat
- Mosquito spray & insect repellent
- Comfortable walking shoes/boots
- Sandals
- Long sleeve tops and trousers
- Light-weight clothing
- Warm clothing (depending on itinerary and time of year)
- Camera with spare battery and memory cards
- Security code padlock
- Adaptor
- Small torch
- do not show any outward signs of wealth or wear expensive jewellery
- keep your valuables in your hotel in safety deposit boxes
- keep any valuables that you must carry with you hidden, as pickpockets can be present in crowded areas and around tourist areas
- use only registered taxis with official identification
- avoid going on your own to remote areas or the poorer barrios of Buenos Aires or where tourists would not be expected to go
- always keep your day pack and camera close to you and never leave them unattended
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- The United States
- Ireland
- Canada
- New Zealand
- European Union
- South Africa
* As of the 1st of July 2017 Australian citizens no longer require to pay a reciprocity fee to enter Argentina.
You could spend anything from a few days to several weeks or even months on your Argentina travels, depending on whether you plan to explore the entire country or just focus on one experience such as the Valdes Peninsula, an estancia stay or a Patagonian glacier trek. Chimu Adventures offers itineraries to suit every time frame.
Our Argentina tours include breakfast daily and many other meals may also be included in your itinerary. As a rough guide for additional spending money based on having moderately-priced lunches and dinners and buying a few souvenirs at local markets, we suggest a budget of 25-35 USD per day per person.
- Yellow Fever - Especially for northern parts of Argentina
- Hepatitis - Both A and B (twinrix)
- Typhoid
- Diphtheria
- Cholera
- Rabies
- Tetanus
Argentina's official language is Spanish, but Argentinian Spanish differs from Spanish spoken in other Latin American countries, mainly due to the Italian sounding intonations. Indigenous languages spoken today include Tehuelche, Guarani and Quechua. Many immigrant groups have continued to speak their own language and so you will also find many other languages in Argentina including Italian, German, English, French and even Welsh.