Argentina Adventure Vacation Outdoor Tours, Trips, and Excursions!
One of the best outdoor destinations in South America is Argentina. Like Chile, the country is loaded with adventure activities and natural attractions. Patagonia, the vast wilderness area between Chile and Argentina draws thousands of adventure travelers from all over the world. Here you can find unforgettable outdoor adventures that include mountain climbing, glacier hiking, rafting, skiing, biking and more!
Best Adventure Spots in Argentina1. Patagonia Adventure Vacation : Argentina's Lake District is the region to find all types of adventure activities - from rafting to hiking! You can even find some excellent skiing here in the wintertime. The top adventure destinations in Patagonia are:
3. Iguazu Falls: Bordering Brazil and Argentina, these falls are a 'must see'. You can get right up close by using the many footbridges and paths around the falls. There are excellent hikes that showcase the dense jungle in the area, and you can even take a rafting trip / boat tour underneath the falls! 4. Mendoza: Home to Argentina's ever-growing wine region - it’s also full of adventure activities like cycling, horseback riding and rafting. Try driving out to the Chilean border from Mendoza City - you'll find lots of ranches and inns to stay in along the way and there's a number of outdoor things to do like hiking and mountain biking! 5. Buenos Aires: For most adventure travelers - this will be your first point of entry into the country. The city is an excellent place to see and experience the culture of Argentina. Museums, parks, and one of the widest boulevards in the world are just a few of the highlight you'll find in the city.
How to Organize an Argentina Adventure VacationThe best way to visit Patagonia is to organize a private tour or group. There are a lot of expedition tours that visit Argentina's most spectacular areas - places like Los Glaciares, Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine, and Peninsula Valdes.You can also "do-it-yourself" and plan a cheap Argentina adventure vacation. If Buenos Aires is your first entry point into the country, you can find adventure activities close to the city that include zip-lining, hiking and horseback riding. There are a number of tour operators in Buenos Aires that will help you to organize transportation out to popular areas like the Iguazu Falls and down into the Patagonia region. How expensive is Argentina? If you've travelled throughout South America, you know that you get good value for the price. Argentina is no exception. It's not as cheap as it was 10 years ago - but you can still find smaller hotels and B&B's that are attractively priced! Most tours and excursions are also cheaper in the off-peak seasons.
Argentina Adventure Vacation - Adventure TripsHere's a short list of the best Argentina Adventure Trips and Activities:Hiking - One of the most popular ways to experience Patagonia is to hike around. Hills, mountains, and glaciers - it's all here! Top areas to hike include Los Glaciares National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier close to Calafate. There's also unforgettable jungle hiking in and around the Iguazu Falls. Rafting - Water sports can be done all over Argentina. Some of the best places to raft are the Corcovado river, the Manso river (great for beginners and families), and the Mendoza River. You can raft throughout the year in Mendoza and combine it with cycling, hiking and even some wine tasting! Skiing - You'll find excellent skiing at all of the resort areas and snow parks in Patagonia as well as some 'out of the way areas' on various volcanoes in the south. The best places to ski in Argentina are Catedral, Penitentes, Las Leñas and Cerro Bayo. Horseback Riding - Riding holidays include single day rides or multiday trips where you can stay overnight on a rural estate (Estancia). These excursions can be combined with other adventures like hiking and rafting. Biking - You can cycle up in the Patagonia mountains along the back roads or take it easy on the many single-track pathways throughout southern Argentina. You can even Freeride down the local ski hills close to Bariloche.
Argentina Adventure Vacation When to GoAn Argentina adventure vacation can be done at any time of year. It really depends on what type of adventure you want to do. Keep in mind that the seasons are opposite to what they are in the Northern Hemisphere. January and February (summer) are extremely hot.If your travels take you up north around the Iguazu Falls - it's best to go in the winter from July to September. Adventure travel to Patagonia is best done in the summer when the weather is warmer and the days are longer.
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