12 days from £2,224Please Note
Since June 2011 some areas of the Argentine lake district have been affected by volcanic ash meaning we are unable to offer this self-drive holiday until further notice. This does not affect our self-drive routes in north-west Argentina and Chile. The photogenic lake district around Bariloche offers a popular holiday in Argentina for outdoor enthusiasts, whether you're seeking a relaxing holiday in the countryside or active sports. The peaceful region is well-served by roads and ideal for self-drive exploration by hire car, and we have included a few days' self-drive in this holiday in the lake district and Patagonia. The rainbow-hued canyons around Salta on the flanks of the Andes make up another great area to be on the road and you can drive round both regions in one holiday on the road. Suggested Holiday ItineraryDay 1: Transfer to hotel in Buenos Aires. (2 nights). City tour.
Day 2: Tango show with dinner.
Day 3: Fly to Bariloche and collect your car. (2 nights).
Day 4: At leisure in Bariloche.
Day 5: Drive to Villa La Angostura, overnight.
Day 6: Drive to San Martín de los Andes, overnight.
Day 7: Drive to Bariloche.
Day 8: Drop off car; fly to El Calafate, on Lago Argentino (3 nights).
Day 9: Excursion to Perito Moreno glacier.
Day 10: Optional excursion by catamaran on Lago Argentino.
Day 11: Fly to Buenos Aires, overnight.
Day 12: Transfer to airport.
Extension to north-west Argentina: Total 21 days
As above, but on day 12 fly to Salta and continue as follows:
Day 12: Fly to Salta, and collect your car, overnight.
Day 13: Drive to Molinos via Cachi, overnight.
Day 14: Drive to Cafayate, overnight.
Day 15: Drive to Purmamarca. (2 nights).
Day 16: At leisure in Purmamarca.
Day 17: Return to Salta, overnight.
Day 18: Drop off car; fly to Buenos Aires, overnight.
Day 19: Transfer to airport.
Owing to many clients' preference for flexibility, and the variation in flight price according to season and availability, the price quoted excludes the cost of international flights, which we will happily arrange for you. Flights to Latin America can be daytime or overnight, while the return flight is always overnight, so you will need to add at least one day to arrive at the total length of your holiday.
View detailed itinerary >> |  Stretch your legs while driving through the lake district
 Peaceful evening in the lakes
 The semi-arid canyons of the Andean foothills near Salta
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