Experience Argentina’s contrasts in 11 days: the nightlife and tango of Buenos Aires, the thunder of Iguazú Falls, and the color-streaked heights of Salta and Purmamarca. This itinerary blends culture, geology, and accessible nature with practical guidance for travel between far-flung regions.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Stepping out of the airport into Buenos Aires, the city hums with late-night cafés and the distant scrape of tango shoes on wooden floors. The tour moves quickly from urban alleys and colonial plazas to the green roar of Iguazú and then up into the dry, high plateaus of northwest Argentina — a trip that trades city lights for waterfall spray and color-banded mountains.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
11 days
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness; able to walk several short to medium trails and tolerate brief transfers and altitude changes.
Wildlife
History
The route stitches colonial and indigenous histories: Jesuit missions and Spanish urban planning meet millennia of Andean and Diaguita culture in the north.
Conservation
Iguazú and the Quebrada de Humahuaca are protected areas; stick to trails, don’t feed wildlife, and respect fragile salt flat habitats to limit erosion and litter.
Reserve your spot on the City Jungle and Mountains Buenos Aires Iguazu Falls and Salta today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Pack a reliable rain shell
Iguazú’s spray and tropical showers can drench you fast — waterproof outer layers and quick-dry clothes make boardwalks far more comfortable.
Acclimatize before high-altitude days
Ascend gradually where possible and hydrate before the Salinas Grandes visit — altitude can affect anyone, even on easy walks.
Carry small bills for tips and supplies
Remote stops, local markets and optional excursions frequently require cash; ATMs are limited outside major cities.
Book domestic flights early
Flights between Buenos Aires, Iguazú and Salta sell out — securing tickets early avoids last-minute itinerary changes.
Waterproof rain jacket
Protects against waterfall spray and sudden tropical showers at Iguazú.
summer
Sturdy walking shoes
Good traction for boardwalks, uneven trails and dusty valley roads.
Sun protection (hat + sunscreen)
High UV exposure in the high plateaus and open salt flats requires reliable sun protection.
Daypack with water and layers
Carries snacks, hydration and layers for shifting conditions from jungle humidity to dry highlands.