Argentina Walks & Tours

Argentina offers vibrant cities, Patagonian mountains, subtropical rainforest and dramatic Andean landscapes, with the best regions to explore including Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Iguazu, northwest Argentina and Tierra del Fuego.

Buenos Aires: Argentina’s vibrant capital Buenos Aires blends grand European-style architecture, lively neighbourhoods and rich cultural traditions where travellers experience tango, renowned cuisine and one of South America’s most dynamic cities.

Patagonia: Towering granite peaks, vast glaciers and windswept steppe define Argentina’s Patagonia where trekking routes in Los Glaciares National Park lead beneath Mount Fitz Roy and beside the advancing Perito Moreno Glacier.

Iguazu Falls & Atlantic Rainforest: Subtropical rainforest surrounds the immense Iguazu Falls where walking trails reveal one of the world’s largest and most powerful waterfall systems.

Northwest Argentina & the Andes: Colourful desert mountains and traditional Andean villages create rewarding landscapes for trekking through the Quebrada de Humahuaca and surrounding valleys.

Tierra del Fuego: At the southern tip of South America, Tierra del Fuego offers mountain trekking, horse trekking and coastal exploration in the wild landscapes surrounding Ushuaia.

The best time to travel to Argentina for hiking, trekking and adventure touring is generally during spring and autumn, October-March, when temperatures are mild and landscapes are vibrant.

Argentina has a varied temperate climate with warm summers and cooler winters. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 30°C (41°F–86°F) depending on the region.

Summer often brings long daylight hours and green countryside, while winter can offer crisp air and quieter destinations for travellers exploring natural and cultural landscapes.

Argentina is -3 hours behind UTC/GMT

Spanish (official), Italian, English, German, French, indigenous languages (Mapudungun, Quechua)

Spanish is most definitely the national language, although here it is spoken with several different regional accents, and includes many borrowed words from other languages, in particular Italian. Many different European languages (and dialects/accents within those) can be heard throughout the country, especially Italian, which is still widely spoken in Buenos Aires.

A curious lingua franca called Lunfardo developed in Buenos Aires towards the end of the 19th century, composed of many different languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German and different African languages. Lunfardo was developed as a common slang language by the city’s criminal underworld, and was then picked up by lower classes, then spread to all classes from the start of the 20th century. The language can often be heard in the lyrics of tango music.

Argentinian Peso

US dollars are easily changed.

Credit card facilities and ATM’s are available in most major cities, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Argentina is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The pin types used are C and I.

A visa is exempt for passport holders from the following countries visiting Argentina for short term tourism purposes:

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

For all other nationalities and longer stays please contact the relevant embassy.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.