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2-week Argentina itinerary 2026: full Patagonia

14 days in Argentina: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, El Chaltén and Bariloche. Patagonia from the end of the world to the lakes, with flights, distances and budget.

🔄 Updated June 1, 2026

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In brief

Duration

14 days

Stops

5 places

Average budget

€2,600-3,800

Total distance

~6,500 km

Profile

Deep South

Season

Nov-Mar

Buenos Aires 3d · Ushuaia 2d · El Calafate 3d · El Chaltén 3d · Bariloche 3d

Itinerary map

The route at a glance

Argentina 2-week itinerary map: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, El Chaltén, Bariloche

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Detailed program

14 days, day by day

1

~€80

Buenos Aires · Arrival & San Telmo

  • Morning Arrival at Ezeiza. Transfer to the centre.
  • Afternoon San Telmo, cobbled streets, antique shops.
  • Evening First asado and malbec.
🛌 🛌 San Telmo or Palermo · e.g. Hotel Mine (3 nights)·🚇 Subte and walking·Argentina guide →
2

~€65

Buenos Aires · Recoleta & La Boca

  • Morning Recoleta cemetery, upscale district.
  • Afternoon La Boca, colourful Caminito.
  • Evening Tango show in a milonga.
3

~€70

Buenos Aires · Palermo & culture

  • Morning Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Obelisk.
  • Afternoon Palermo Soho, shops and parks.
4

~€160

Buenos Aires → Ushuaia · End of the world

  • Morning Flight to Ushuaia (3h30, ~€140), the world's southernmost city.
  • Afternoon Port, End of the World museum, Beagle Channel view.
🛌 🛌 Ushuaia · e.g. Hotel Los Cauquenes (2 nights)·✈️ Domestic flight
5

~€110

Ushuaia · Beagle Channel & Tierra del Fuego

  • Morning Beagle Channel cruise: Les Éclaireurs lighthouse, sea lion and penguin colonies.
  • Afternoon Tierra del Fuego National Park, coastal trails, End of the World train (optional).
6

~€150

Ushuaia → El Calafate · Glaciers

  • Morning Flight to El Calafate (1h20, ~€110).
  • Afternoon Nimez lagoon, flamingos by Lake Argentino.
🛌 🛌 El Calafate · e.g. Hotel Posada Los Alamos (3 nights)·✈️ Domestic flight
7

~€95

El Calafate · Perito Moreno glacier

  • 8am Perito Moreno glacier, 5 km front. Walkways and lake calving.
  • Afternoon Optional ice mini-trek.
8

~€120

El Calafate · Upsala glaciers & cruise

  • Day Cruise on Lake Argentino to the Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers, blue icebergs.
  • Evening Patagonian lamb in town.
9

~€85

El Calafate → El Chaltén · Fitz Roy

  • Morning Drive to El Chaltén (3h, 215 km), Argentina's trekking capital.
  • Afternoon Mirador de los Cóndores and de las Águilas.
🛌 🛌 El Chaltén · e.g. Hostería El Pilar (3 nights)·🚗 215 km
10

~€50

El Chaltén · Laguna de los Tres

  • Day The flagship hike to Laguna de los Tres at the foot of Fitz Roy (8h round trip, 20 km).
  • Evening Craft beer in the village, heavy legs.
11

~€45

El Chaltén · Laguna Torre

  • Morning Hike to Laguna Torre facing Cerro Torre (6h round trip, gentler).
  • Afternoon Rest or easy viewpoints.
12

~€170

El Chaltén → Bariloche · Lake District

  • Morning Back to El Calafate, flight to Bariloche (1h45, ~€120), the Andean lake district.
  • Afternoon Civic centre, Lake Nahuel Huapi, chocolate shops.
🛌 🛌 Bariloche · e.g. Hotel Tirol (3 nights)·🚗 + ✈️ domestic flight
13

~€80

Bariloche · Circuito Chico

  • Day Circuito Chico: Cerro Campanario (cable car, panorama), lakes, green Patagonia forests.
  • Evening Fondue and chocolate, alpine atmosphere.
14

Flight

Bariloche → return

  • Morning Cerro Catedral or lake kayaking as you wish.
  • Afternoon Flight Bariloche → Buenos Aires, then flight back to Paris.
✈️ flights

How much

Budget for this itinerary (per person, flight included)

Backpacker

€2,600

per person

  • ✈️ International return: €1,000
  • ✈️ 4 domestic flights: €450
  • 🏨 Hostel: €38/night
  • 🥩 Canteens/asado: €20/day
  • 🎫 Glaciers + cruises: €250
Recommended

Comfort

€3,300

per person

  • ✈️ International return: €1,050
  • ✈️ 4 domestic flights: €480
  • 🏨 3★ hotel: €95/night
  • 🍽️ Mixed dining: €38/day
  • 🎫 Excursions + mini-trek: €400

Premium

€6,000

per person

  • ✈️ Business flight: €2,200
  • ✈️ Flexible domestic flights: €600
  • 🏨 Boutique hotels: €230/night
  • 🍽️ Fine dining: €65/day
  • 🎫 Private tours + VIP cruises: €800

Shorter, longer

Other possible durations

1 week

1 week

Buenos Aires and the Patagonian glaciers.

You're here

2 weeks

2 weeks

Buenos Aires, full Patagonia and Bariloche.

1 month

1 month

The grand tour: Patagonia, Iguazú, the North and vineyards.

How to get around

Itinerary logistics

Argentina is vast: this itinerary relies on 4 domestic flights (Buenos Aires-Ushuaia, Ushuaia-Calafate, Calafate-Bariloche, Bariloche-Buenos Aires). They avoid dozens of hours of bus. Expect ~6,500 km total, almost all by plane.

✈️

Domestic flights

€110-140 each · Aerolíneas Argentinas · essential given the distances

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Road El Calafate → El Chaltén

215 km · 3h · regular bus or car

⛴️

Cruises (Beagle, Lake Argentino)

Beagle Channel at Ushuaia, Upsala glaciers from El Calafate

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Cable cars (Bariloche)

Cerro Campanario and Cerro Catedral for panoramas

Adapt by season

Austral summer, peak in January-February

Patagonia is visited from November to March (austral summer): long days, open trails, accessible glaciers and fjords. January-February is the peak, book months ahead (El Chaltén and Ushuaia fill up). Bariloche is gorgeous in summer for its lakes and in winter for skiing. In austral winter (June-August), the deep South is cold and windy, some links slow down. Buenos Aires stays pleasant, stifling in January.

Author tips

What I would redo (and change)

✅ Would redo

  • • In February 2023 I cruised the Beagle Channel at Ushuaia under changing skies: sea lions on the rocks, cormorants, and the Les Éclaireurs lighthouse under a sudden clearing. The feeling of being at the end of the world was complete. Book the morning cruise, the wind picks up in the afternoon.
  • • Chaining Ushuaia then the glaciers, from the end of the world to blue icebergs.
  • • The 4 domestic flights, without them this trip would take 3 weeks by bus.
  • • Laguna de los Tres at El Chaltén, Patagonia's flagship hike.
  • • Finishing in Bariloche and its lakes, a gentle close after the deep South.

⚠️ Would change

  • • Book domestic flights and accommodation months ahead in January-February.
  • • Pack windproof layers, Patagonia stays windy in peak summer.
  • • Don't try to hike everything: alternate trek and cruise to recover.
  • • Leave a margin on flights, prone to wind delays in the South.

FAQ

Itinerary FAQ

Do I really need 4 domestic flights? +
Yes for 2 weeks: Patagonian distances are huge (Ushuaia-Bariloche is over 2,000 km). The flights (€110-140 each) avoid dozens of hours of bus and make these 5 stops possible. Book early.
When is the best time to go? +
The austral summer, November to March. January-February is the peak (book months ahead). It's the season of long days, open trails and cruises. Austral winter is cold and windy in the deep South.
Is Ushuaia worth the detour? +
Yes for the end-of-the-world feeling: Beagle Channel cruise, Tierra del Fuego park, penguins and sea lions. It's also the departure port for Antarctic cruises. 2 days are enough to grasp the essentials.
Is this itinerary suitable for non-hikers? +
Partly: Ushuaia, the glaciers and Bariloche can be enjoyed without hiking (cruises, cable cars, easy viewpoints). El Chaltén is more trek-focused, but also offers short viewpoints. Adapt the days.
Do I need a visa for Argentina? +
No for French citizens: no visa for tourist stays up to 90 days. Passport valid for the whole stay. No entry fee currently.
Bariloche, summer or winter? +
This itinerary visits it in austral summer: lakes, hikes, Circuito Chico, kayaking. In winter (June-August), Bariloche becomes a ski resort (Cerro Catedral). Both seasons have their charm, but summer matches the rest of the Patagonian trip.

Marie Laurent ✓

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Last updated: June 1, 2026.

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