Family Journey to The End of The World

Buenos Aires

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you'll be taken to your hotel by private transfer. No matter how early you arrive, your room will be ready for you: early check-in is guaranteed. You'll also receive our Argentina Challenge Adventure Kit, designed to engage your children with the places, people, and experiences they encounter! Explore the city with a local guide at your own pace, in  your first Buenos Aires walking tour, enjoying spontaneous chats with your guide and friendly interactions with locals along the way. Your guide will meet you at the hotel, and for the next two hours, you'll explore together. Depending on your hotel's location and your interests, you can choose to wander through the Northern part of the city, known for its stunning architecture, or explore the green spaces and bohemian vibe of the trendiest neighborhood. The choice is yours! By the end of the tour, you'll have a good sense of your neighborhood, including the locations of supermarkets, pharmacies, and currency exchange spots.

Why kids will adore it: Curious minds will be captivated by the vibrant street art and expressive gestures of the locals as they explore the city with our knowledgeable family-friendly guide. Your little ones will sop up in the culture and ask all their burning questions.

Why you will adore it: With a tailor-made itinerary, you can dig into the city's gems at your own leisure, catering to everyone's unique interests within the family dynamic

Buenos Aires

Continue your urban adventure with a 5-hour tour exploring the city's historic architecture in a private car. Visit the city's key landmarks and share interesting tidbits, like why the Presidential Palace is pink or the reason behind the vibrant houses in La Boca. Explore San Telmo, the oldest residential area with its cobblestone streets, and La Boca, where Buenos Aires comes alive with color and tango on Caminito Street. Soccer fans will delight in learning about Argentina's beloved fútbol teams. Dive deeper into our culture by chatting with locals (Porteños) and uncovering fascinating stories from our rich history. After the tour, we'll return you to your hotel.

In the afternoon, gear up for a bike tour starting in Palermo. Ride through the northern parts of Buenos Aires, visiting the famous Recoleta Cemetery, Floralis Generica, and the city's largest green spaces. Continue your ride to the park hosting the incredible Floralis Generica, the giant metallic flower of Buenos Aires, and enjoy a snack while watching this stunning sculpture move. Savor traditional Argentine maté (herbal tea) and alfajores (delicious sandwich cookies). Pedal on to explore Palermo Woods, the largest green area in Buenos Aires, where you'll see the beautiful Planetarium and enjoy a typical Porteño lunch from the food trucks scattered around. After five hours of family fun, we’ll return to our starting point.

Why kids will adore it:  From the lively street performances at Caminito to the spooky charm of Recoleta Cemetery, the children will have a blast alongside their parents, immersing themselves in the colorful energy of Buenos Aires.

Why you will adore it:  Embark on a leisurely morning exploration with private transportation followed by an adventurous afternoon biking through the city. It's the ideal choice for a laid-back family activity that promotes safety, health, and enjoyment for all.

Buenos Aires

Enjoy a 9-hour journey into Argentina's rural heartland. Start by exploring San Antonio de Areco, where you’ll wander through charming streets, visit museums, and see ancient pulperías (traditional stores) before heading to El Ombú. This endless lands named “Pampas” is still home to descendants of the original gauchos (Argentine cowboys), who continue to work the land as their ancestors did.

Some estancias (ranches) preserve these gaucho traditions and are located in picturesque towns within Buenos Aires province. One of the most captivating is El Ombú de Areco, a colonial-style working ranch established in 1880, where the spirit of the gauchos is alive and well. 

At the estancia, enjoy a traditional asado (barbecue) before choosing between a horseback ride through the countryside or a leisurely bike ride. If you prefer to relax, there’s a serene swimming pool (available in summer) and plenty of sunny spots perfect for a siesta (afternoon nap). At the end of the day, we’ll return you to your hotel in Buenos Aires.

Why kids will adore it:  Unscheduled adventures await for them, offering a glimpse into local traditions through music, horse riding, and cultural performances. Connect with the community, taste traditional dishes, and embrace new experiences unique to the Argentine way of life.

Why you will adore it: Discover the colonial charm of San Antonio de Areco and embrace relaxation at El Ombú's comforting amenities. Unwind from the daily hustle and bustle while the kids explore the outdoors, interact with the locals, and indulge in authentic cuisine.

  El Calafate

Transfer to the airport for your flight to El Calafate, where your Patagonian adventure begins! Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted at the airport and driven to your hotel. Your room will be ready no matter how early you arrive. Enjoy a free day to discover Calafate at your own pace. There are optional tours, like visiting  a Patagonian estancia. to immerse yourself in Argentina’s rural and indigenous culture.

Optional tours – Visit a Patagonian estancia

Kick off your Patagonian adventure with a visit to a traditional Patagonian ranch. Depart from your hotel in a minivan and head toward Glacier National Park to visit Nibepo Aike Ranch, the only estancia in the area that still focuses on sheep shearing and Hereford cattle breeding. Enjoy a warm drink and a tasty snack in the classic quincho (rustic dining room). Stroll along the shores of Lago Argentino, watch a gaucho (Argentine cowboy) at work in the shearing shed, and see a unique display of horsemanship. Depending on the day's activities, you might help milk the cows, herd sheep, or learn about the ranch’s founders. End the day with a delicious grilled lamb meal, cooked over a traditional Patagonian fire pit. Then, return to El Calafate the same way you came.

Why kids will adore it: They can dig into the rich biodiversity of the terrain, encounter native wildlife, and savor homemade delicacies as an alternative to fast food favorites. It's an opportunity for young ones to connect with nature and local customs in a memorable way.

Why you will adore it: Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of Patagonia, engage with the local community, and feast on mouthwatering barbecue dishes under the open sky

El Calafate

Gear up for an 8-hour adventure exploring hidden glaciers, accessible only by boat. Start with a hotel pick-up, then travel to Puerto Bandera inside Glaciers National Park to begin your first boat journey. Cruise through Mayo Channel and land at Toro Bay for a hike through the Patagonian forest. Your guide will share insights about the unique vegetation here, different from other park areas, and point out the ancient cherry tree with its massive 10-foot-diameter trunk. Locals call it El Abuelo (grandpa), and you’ll also discover a hidden waterfall.

Next, sail towards Cerro Negro (Black Hill) for a short hike to the base of the hill, where you'll marvel at the Black Glacier. Enjoy some free time in this off-the-beaten-path spot before heading to the renowned Perito Moreno Glacier. As you approach the enormous ice wall, be ready with your camera to catch any ice calving into the water.

Finally, disembark at Puerto Moreno and explore the traditional catwalk circuit around the glacier before sailing back to Puerto Bandera.On the way back to El Calafate, stop at the Glaciarium Museum to delve into the history of the glaciers and their early explorers.

*The itinerary may change due to weather conditions 

Why kids will adore it:  A thrilling boat journey awaits for them  in El Calafate, promising adventure and excitement for the entire family. Let the kids play sailor as they navigate the lake, combining short hikes and boat rides for a fun-filled day of exploration.

Why you will adore it:  Enjoy free-flowing tea, Argentine croissants, and up-close encounters with the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier. Conclude your adventure with a visit to a modern multimedia museum, creating lasting memories for the whole family

El Calafate

Today you will have a free day in the city. 

Optional tour to Cerro Frias adventure hub

If you're up for more adventure, consider a trip to Cerro Frías, an outdoor activity hub. This ranch retains its traditional activities, cattle, and natural guanaco reserve. Choose from various activities: explore the area on a 4x4 ride, ride horses along scenic slopes, or experience South America’s longest zipline. There’s something for everyone!

Wrap up the day with a meal in the elegant quincho, the traditional gathering spot for asados (Argentine barbecues). Enjoy maté and traditional pastries during tea time. After this 6-hour tour, we’ll drive you back to El Calafate for some relaxing family time.

Optional walk to Laguna Nimez

If you prefer to stay in town, visit Laguna Nimez, an ecological reserve home to 80 bird species, including the Chilean Flamingo. Enjoy a pleasant hike that’s perfect for kids! Afterwards, have a hearty lunch at Buenos Cruces restaurant; try the guanaco meatloaf or nut-crusted trout while your kids play in the designated area.

Ushuaia

Transfer El Calafate Hotel / El Calafate Airport

At the specified time, you will be transferred to El Calafate Airport.

Transfer Ushuaia Airport / Ushuaia Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Half-Day Navigation: Sea Lions, private service with English-speaking guide

At the informed time, we will pick you up at your hotel to start the navigation from the city's Tourist Pier. We will sail towards the Beagle Channel, enjoying the panoramic view of the coast of Ushuaia, seeing the most important buildings, the Maritime Museum (former prison), the Museum of the End of the World, the industrial area, and the Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains. We will sail southwest, arriving at Los Lobos Island where, from the boat, we will be able to see sea lions in their permanent habitat. We will visit Los Pájaros Island, habitat of Magellanic cormorants and Imperial cormorants and a privileged sector to see specimens of the marine avifauna. Later, we will go around Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, in the archipelago of the same name, where the ship Monte Cervantes was shipwrecked in 1930. The return will be through Paso Chico, sighting Estancias Túnel and Fique. If the weather conditions allow it, we will disembark at Bridges Island to walk along an interpretation trail of flora and birdlife.

At the end of the tour, we will return to your hotel.

Duration: approx. 3 hours.
Included: Port tax.
Not included: Visit to the penguin rookery.

Ushuaia

Spend the day exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park, an 8-hour adventure into Ushuaia's wildest and most stunning landscapes. Our guides will lead your family through the park's hidden treasures. We’ll drive 40 minutes from downtown Ushuaia to the park, starting with a 3-hour moderate hike along the Costera Path. Along the way, discover remnants of the Yamana people. Reach the expansive Lake Roca, which straddles the border between Argentina and Chile, and enjoy lunch in a cozy dome.

After a briefing on safety and technique, grab an oar and embark on a 1.5-hour canoe trip down the Lapataia River. Paddle all the way to Lapataia Bay, where the Pan-American Highway and National Route 3 come to their ultimate end at the edge of the world. Then, head back to your hotel in Ushuaia to relax for the evening.

Why your children will adore it: They will delight in a whole day of exploring the park, surrounded by nature. Witnessing jumping rabbits and vibrant rainbows is a common sight in this enchanting location. They will learn about plants, ecology, and geology in an exciting and engaging way, all while visiting some of the most picturesque spots in Argentina.

Why you will adore it: This spot holds a special place for travelers of all ages. Gazing out over Lapataia Bay, overlooking the icy Beagle Channel, you will experience the joys of a fulfilling adventure… playing with your kids in the wilderness. If kayaking seems a bit too daring for your family, you can opt for a journey on the Tren del Fin del Mundo (the Train to the End of the World), a favorite among kids.

Ushuaia

Full-Day Discover the Beagle Channel

Today, you will make your own way to the operator's office at Ushuaia's tourist pier to begin an unforgettable journey through the Beagle Channel and Martillo Island. Depending on operational availability, the excursion may start either by boat or by bus. The order of activities is assigned locally and cannot be selected in advance, although all passengers enjoy the same experiences.

During the excursion, you will navigate the legendary Beagle Channel, passing iconic landmarks such as Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, and the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, while observing the region's rich marine wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.

The journey continues to historic Estancia Harberton, where the group will be divided into two smaller groups. One group will visit the Acatushún Museum, renowned for its collection dedicated to marine mammals and seabirds of Tierra del Fuego, while the other will board a zodiac to cross to Martillo Island. There, you will enjoy a guided walk of approximately one hour among Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, following designated trails that allow for a close and respectful encounter with these fascinating animals in their natural habitat. The groups will then switch activities so that all participants enjoy both experiences.

Depending on the assigned departure, the return to Ushuaia will be either by boat through the Beagle Channel or by bus through the scenic Fuegian landscapes of Routes J and 3.

Important: The itinerary may be partially modified due to weather or operational conditions; however, all highlighted attractions are always intended to be included.

Duration: Approx. 8 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Included: Bus trip, boat rides, walk on Martillo Island.
Not included: Hotel transfers, port fees, entrance to Harberton Ranch, meals.
Restrictions: Not recommended for pregnant people or people with reduced mobility.

Ushuaia

At the designated time, we’ll escort you to Ushuaia Airport for your departure. It’s time to head back home, but not without the valuable experiences and memories you’ve gathered along the journey. Reflect on the moments spent exploring Buenos Aires, discovering the wonders of Patagonia, and connecting with your loved ones. As you embark on your journey home, cherish these memories and start envisioning your next family adventure. We’re here to help you plan your next unforgettable experience

We make every effort to deliver your itinerary and hotel reservations exactly as planned. On occasion, weather, natural events, or other circumstances affecting your safety may require our local operators to change the order of services. For full details, please see our Booking Conditions.