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Argentina

Gauchos, Malbec & Mountains

The Passion of the Tango

Stretching nearly 3,500-kilometres to the very southern tip of South America, Argentina is the land of the tango, gauchos, polo, Malbec, glacier-topped mountains and perfectly grilled steaks.

Discovering Argentina | In Summary

  • Argentina suits every type of traveller, from culture vultures exploring Buenos Aires to active aventurers on Patagonia tours
  • Our bespoke Argentina tours blend cosmopolitan cities, vast wilderness and world-class wine into one seamless journey
  • The Classic Safari Company tailors every itinerary to your pace, interests and sense of adventure
  • From jaguar tracking in the Ibera Wetlands to glacier cruising in Antarctica, no two Argentina tours are alike

Our hand-crafted, bespoke Argentina and Patagonia tours are tailored specifically to your personal interests, whether you’re a fervent outdoor enthusiast or an avid culture seeker. Many begin their journeys by enjoying the cosmopolitan splendour of Buenos Aires; strolling through pretty green parks, browsing art galleries, shopping for designer clothes and lingering over coffee at streetside cafés. As the sun slowly sets, the night-owl energy of the passionate locals, stylish bistros and bars, and sultry tango ballrooms creates a palpable, effervescent atmosphere.

Argentina’s cultural heritage perfectly complements its natural beauty. With our tailor-made and totally customised Argentina tours, you can experience the life of a gaucho, staying at an estancia in the pampas, swim in gin-clear lakes and fly fish trout-filled rivers in Patagonia, then head to Mendoza to feast on the gastronomy and award-winning wines of Argentina’s gourmet capital. But that’s just the beginning. You might also work with the Classic Safari Company’s highly experienced team to track jaguars in the Ibera wetlands, traverse the mythical valleys, salt flats and ancient Inca settlements of Salta and marvel at the power of Iguazú Falls.

You Will Love

• Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires
• Lakes, forests, mountains, glaciers and the pampas
• The thundering Iguazú Falls
• Authentic Gaucho culture and estancia life
• Mouth-watering Malbec
• The astonishing wildlife of the Ibera Wetlands

Let us design your perfect itinerary.

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Argentina’s diverse regions from Pampas to Patagonia

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Unforgettable Experiences

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A selection of our favourite places to stay in Argentina

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A collection of journeys

Argentina: Frequently Asked Questions

Buenos Aires is a year-round destination, though spring (September–November) and autumn (March–May) offer the most comfortable temperatures and the city’s famous jacaranda blooms in November are a highlight in their own right. The northwestern provinces of Salta and Jujuy — known for their Andean landscapes, colonial architecture and vivid Quebrada de Humahuaca — are best visited between April and October, when rainfall is minimal and the scenery at its most photogenic.

The Esteros del Iberá cover approximately 1.3 million hectares in Corrientes province and are ecologically comparable to Botswana’s Okavango Delta in their combination of water, grassland and extraordinary biodiversity. What distinguishes the Iberá today is its ongoing rewilding story: jaguars, giant anteaters, tapirs and giant river otters have all been reintroduced in recent decades, and the absence of crowds means wildlife encounters feel genuinely intimate. For the discerning traveller who has seen East and Southern Africa, the Iberá offers something authentically new.

Argentina is vast — domestic flights are essential for covering meaningful ground between Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Salta, Iguazú and Patagonia. Internal flights are generally reliable but should be booked in advance, particularly for Patagonian routes during the November-to-March peak season. Classic Safari Company handles all logistics as part of a bespoke itinerary, ensuring connections are seamless and layover time is not wasted.

Australian passport holders do not currently require a visa to enter Argentina for tourism purposes and may stay for up to 90 days. Entry requirements can change, and our team provides up-to-date practical guidance — including currency, health and travel insurance advice — as a standard part of the itinerary planning process.

Mendoza’s vineyards sit at altitudes ranging from 600 to over 1,500 metres above sea level — among the highest commercial wine-growing elevations on earth. This elevation intensifies UV exposure and thermal variation, producing the concentrated tannins and vivid fruit character that define great Argentine Malbec. A visit to the Uco Valley in particular, where estate wineries offer private tastings and chef’s table dining with the Andes as backdrop, is a world-class food and wine experience by any measure.

Yes — Ushuaia, in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago at the southern tip of Argentina, is the primary embarkation point for Antarctic expeditions. The Drake Passage crossing takes approximately 48 hours, and expedition vessels depart from late October through March. Combining a Patagonia tour with an Antarctic cruise is one of the most dramatic travel itineraries in the world, and Classic Safari Company specialises in building these seamless end-to-end journeys.

Argentina: A Glossary of Terms

Estancia — A traditional Argentine ranch or country estate, typically found in the pampas region. Many estancias welcome guests and offer an authentic window into Gaucho culture, including horse-riding, cattle-herding demonstrations and traditional asado meals.

Gaucho — The iconic Argentine cowboy of the pampas, comparable to the North American cowboy or the Brazilian vaqueiro. Gauchos are central to Argentine cultural identity and their traditions of horsemanship, cattle-driving and folk music remain very much alive today.

Malbec — Argentina’s signature red wine grape variety, producing rich, full-bodied wines particularly celebrated in the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza’s Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley regions. Argentina is now the world’s leading producer of Malbec.

Perito Moreno Glacier — One of the world’s most accessible and visually dramatic glaciers, located in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentine Patagonia. Unlike most glaciers globally, Perito Moreno is considered stable and remains a centrepiece of Patagonia tours.

Asado — The quintessential Argentine barbecue, far more than a cooking method — it is a deeply social ritual. Meat (particularly beef) is slow-cooked over wood or charcoal embers and shared over several hours with family and friends.

Esteros del Iberá — Argentina’s largest wetland reserve, covering approximately 1.3 million hectares in the Corrientes province. Comparable in scale and ecological richness to Brazil’s Pantanal, it is one of South America’s most important jaguar conservation areas and a rising star on the Argentina tours circuit.

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