Considered to be one of the most beautiful areas in Argentina, Bariloche and the Lake District boasts spectacular mountain scenery, featuring glacial lakes, dense forests, and extinct volcanoes. Situated in the foothills of the Andes, this verdant region offers fantastic birdwatching opportunities. Find Out More
Though Buenos Aires’ biggest passions are football, tango and food, this is a city of theatre, opera, history, culture and art. With traditional cafés and fabulous steak restaurants, bustling grand avenues and cobbled streets lined with magnificent faded mansions, this is a city worth exploring. Find Out More
Located on the shore of Lago Argentino, the small town of El Calafate is the gateway to the UNESCO site of Los Glaciares National Park, an area mostly covered by giant icefields. The five kilometre mouth of Perito Moreno Glacier towers 70 metres above the water, creating thunderous noises as blocks of ice break off. Find Out More
This immense wetland in the north of the country – nicknamed the Argentine Pantanal – is almost twice the size of Florida’s Everglades. Accessed via the town of Mercedes, the maze of islands, lagoons, streams and marshland create a perfect habitat for mammals, reptiles and over 400 species of birds. Find Out More
This magnificent array of 275 separate waterfalls stretches for over three kilometres along the border with neighbouring Brazil. The abundant flora and fauna of the surrounding tropical forest includes 400 bird species, 500 butterflies and 2,000 plants. A network of paths and walkways affords fine views. Find Out More
Located in the north-west of Santa Cruz Province, Parque Patagonia is a vast protected area within the Patagonian steppe that's gaining a reputation for its puma watching. The canyons, plains, wetlands and valleys are host to a range of other species including guanaco and Darwin’s rhea. Find Out More
Where the remote Deseado River meets the mighty Atlantic, Commerson's dolphins and South American sea lions thrive, seabirds are plentiful, and the rocky shoreline is dotted with striking red-legged cormorants. Offshore lies Penguin Island, a breeding ground for rockhopper and Magellanic penguins. Find Out More
This headland, 100 kilometres south of Trelew, is dedicated to protecting the Patagonian plateau and is also the site of the world’s largest breeding colony of Magellanic penguin. Between September and March, half a million congregate to breed, and by December the area is full of noisy, hungry chicks. Find Out More
Ushuaia, capital of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and the South Atlantic Islands, lies far south of Buenos Aires in a dramatic position overlooking the Beagle Channel. The world’s most southerly city is surrounded by the wilderness and lakes of Tierra del Fuego, a perfect location for activities and wildlife watching. Find Out More
Argentina’s foremost wildlife site is a flat peninsula at the northern end of Patagonia, lined with sandy beaches and rocky shelves. The beaches are home to prodigious numbers of marine wildlife, including the only colony of elephant seals on the South American mainland. Birdwatching is good year round. Find Out More
Yacutinga Rainforest is a private reserve whose multi-layered ecosystem is home to countless species of birds, mammals and plants. You can explore on walking and boat trips with naturalist guides, watching colourful birds flit through the forest. Yacutinga makes a fantastic, relaxing finale to any wildlife trip. Find Out More
Few countries in South America boast such contrast and variety. Diverse habitats such as Patagonia’s bleak steppe, soaring Andean snowcaps, lush rainforest around Iguazu Falls, steamy marshlands of Iberá, and grasslands of the Pampas support an astonishing range of fauna – from penguins, whales and seals to condors, armadillos and guanacos.
See vast colonies of penguins, southern right whales and elephant seals on their breeding grounds in the Valdés Peninsula, plus some of the world’s most amazing scenery, on this trip to explore the wilds of Patagonia. Extend your trip with a visit to the bird-rich and spectacular Iguazú Falls. Find out more about Wildlife & Glaciers of Patagonia
The wildlife of Argentina’s north is little known, so in combination with Iguazu Falls, get off-the-beaten-track and discover superb birding in pristine Atlantic rainforest at Surucua Reserve, and at the vast Ibera Wetlands, second only to Brazil’s Pantanal, with an accompanying naturalist guide. Find out more about Argentina’s Wild North
Beginning with the remote Parque Patagonia, we enjoy five days of dedicated puma watching in wild steppe landscape. From here we travel to the north-east of Argentine Patagonia, to the Valdes Peninsula to watch orca hunt the young sea lions along the beach in a unique and captivating strategy. Find out more about Patagonia’s Pumas & Orca
Discover Patagonia, where Andean peaks, glaciers, and remote fjords provide the backdrop for extraordinary wildlife encounters. From the icy waters of San Rafael Glacier to the windswept Strait of Magellan, this small ship expedition reveals penguin colonies, seabird rookeries, and numerous marine mammals. Find out more about Ultimate Patagonia Wildlife Cruise
A combination of rewilding in action in the Patagonian steppe and the immense biodiversity provided by the Valdes Peninsula, this itinerary showcases the best of Argentina’s wild spaces. Track pumas, sit in the presence of penguins, and observe southern right whales and orcas on this fascinating trip. Find out more about Ultimate Argentine Patagonia
This tour showcases the very best of wild Patagonia, blending the thrill of tracking pumas and watching condors soar over the dramatic landscapes of Parque Patagonia with southern right whales, Magellanic penguins, elephant seals and other spectacular coastal wildlife of the Valdés Peninsula. Find out more about Best of Patagonia
Patagonia’s unsung Atlantic coastline is a hotspot of marine biodiversity. Southern right whales and Commerson’s dolphins come here to breed, as do Magellanic and rockhopper penguins. Orca, South American sea lion and Southern elephant seal are residents and the bird life is sensational. Find out more about Patagonia’s Marine Life
Enjoy the best of Argentina and Chile, with stunning scenery and burgeoning wildlife at Torres del Paine and spectacular glaciers around Calafate. The trip culminates in two days at Valdes Peninsula, home to species such as the southern right whale, magellanic penguin and elephant seal. Find out more about Wild Patagonia
Discover the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls as you explore its network of scenic walkways. This extension offers a chance to visit dramatic viewpoints and enjoy unforgettable views of the falls’ cascading waters, including the immense Devil’s Throat, while taking walks through the surrounding lush rainforest. Find out more about Argentine Iguazú Falls Extension
Discover the vibrant culture and history of Buenos Aires with this hassle-free 3-night extension. With a stay in a beautiful hotel and a half-day city tour visiting landmarks such as La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery and Plaza de Mayo, this is the perfect introduction to this fascinating city. Find out more about Buenos Aires City Extension
The time to visit Patagonia is during the southern hemisphere summer – from October to April – when the days are long and the weather gets gradually warmer over that period.
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