The 13 Best 1-Day Tours in Argentina

1.Full-Day Trip to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 914 reviews · 13 hours · from $38Our pick

Spend 13 hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide traveling from Salta to Purmamarca, 7 Color Hill, Cuesta de Lipan, and Salinas Grandes. Guides such as Eduardo, Monica, Cesar, and Monserrat have led recent departures. Hotel pickup is included near Plaza 9 de Julio.

“The tour was good overall. The combi van that collected us was very small, and hard to fit the legs into the available space (even for average height people). But it had good air conditioning. The guide did a reasonable job - they provide some info along the way although more explanation and info would have been nice. Tour returned into Salta at approx 20:45.”

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2.Andes Day Trip from Mendoza Including Aconcagua, Uspallata and Puente del Inca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $75

Leave Mendoza at 7:30 am for a full day on Route 7, stopping at Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua and Pichueta. Expect a small group of up to 23 people, hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach and English help at key stops, with much of the commentary in Spanish.

“Overall it is a nice excursion. Expect to spend lot of time in the bus. Our tour guide Paula was the best so Carlito the driver. Our coach was noisy and a bit dated.”

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3.Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 272 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $313

Spend about eight hours trading Buenos Aires for Estancia Santa Susana near Los Cardales. Ride or take a carriage, tour the chapel and museum, eat an unlimited asado lunch with wine, and watch tango, folk dancing, boleadoras, and gaucho horse skills. Guides such as Sofia, Eileen, and Alan have earned praise for friendly service.

“Was a great day start to finish. Our guide, Eileen, and our driver were excellent. Very enjoyable. They accommodated a vegetarian on the trip - even in the meat loving experience of the gauchos.”

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4.Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 226 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

Travel from Salta through Lerma Valley villages and the red-rock Quebrada de las Conchas to Cafayate. You’ll stop at formations such as Devil’s Throat and the Amphitheater, taste regional wines including Torrontés, and have two hours of free time. Guides such as Angie and Jasmine are known for lively bilingual commentary.

“The trip was amazing! Angie, our guide, was so passionate, funny, kind and with a great knowledge about Salta, Cafayate and Las Quebradas. Mauricio, was such an experienced driver who took care of our safety. The scenery was unreal. Highly recommend.”

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5.Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 148 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $244

Spend about eight hours traveling from downtown Buenos Aires to Estancia Don Silvano for empanadas, a short horseback ride, asado lunch, folk music, dancing, mate, and gaucho horse games. Hotel pickup is included from central hotels, with guides such as Santiago and Soledad noted for warm, helpful service.

“Such a charming place. Beautiful grounds. Interesting antiques and authentic buildings. The people and activities were super. Santiago, our host and expert on many topics was completely enchanting. Worth every penny!!!”

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6.One Day Tour of Cachi and Calchaquí Valleys from Salta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · from $35

Set out from Salta at 6:30 am for a small-group minibus tour through the Calchaquí Valleys. Your guide explains the geology, plants, animals, and local history as you stop at Bishop’s Cliff, Los Cardones National Park, Cachi, and the Pio Pablo Diaz Archaeological Museum. Lunch in Cachi is on your own.

“Leo, our driver and Pablo, our guide made sure we got there and back safely and that we were informed of the history of the part of Salta Province we travelled through, as well as geological facts and facts that are local history. Pablo tried his bRead more”

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7.Day Trip to Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 100 reviews · 16 hours · from $175

Travel from Puerto Natales to Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier with bilingual guides and round-trip transport. Expect a very long day, smooth border crossings, and time at Los Glaciares National Park. Guides such as José, Silvia, Cecilia, and Cecila have been praised for clear help and good English.

“The driver was experienced and border crossings went smoothly. our guide was knowledgeable, spoke very good English and was genuinely concerned about us and us having a good experience. The bus trip was long but the change in the landscape scenery made it interesting and seeing the Perito Moreno Glacier with your own eyes made it all more then worth it.”

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8.Aconcagua, Uspallata & Puente del Inca Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 12 hours · from $65

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Mendoza through Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua Provincial Park, and Las Cuevas. An English and Spanish-speaking guide, including Hugo or Federico on some departures, provides context along the way. Cristo Redentor is visited only in summer.

“Organização, o guia Federico e o motorista Matias foram ótimos. Paisagens maravilhosas!”

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9.Day Trip to Cachi and the Calchaquí Valleys

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 67 reviews · 12 hours · from $31Best value

Leave Salta early for a full day through the Lerma and Calchaquí Valleys. Expect winding mountain roads, Cuesta del Obispo, Piedra del Molino at 3,384 meters, Los Cardones National Park, and Cachi’s museum and colonial church. English and Spanish guides include Gabriela and Jasmine.

“Gostei do grupo, incrível! a guia Gabriela muito acessível e conhecedora. fiquei desiludida porque não paramos na recta de Tintin nem na ida nem na volta. sempre chovendo quando fomos pela costa del obispo para lá mas quando voltamos já não chovia tanto, podíamos ter parado também. no geral valeu o dinheiro.”

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10.The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza – Don Daniel Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $290Top rated

Leave Mendoza at 8:30 am for Don Daniel’s ranch, where you’ll learn the mate ritual, eat homemade sopaipillas, and ride well-behaved horses into the Andes. The small-group outing includes about 3.5 hours on horseback, mountain lunch, bilingual guiding, and hotel transfers.

“Indico para os amantes da natureza. Deliciosamente exótico! Faria o passeio novamente. Uma emoção única! Deliciosamente exótico! Faria o passeio novamente. Uma emoção única!”

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11.Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 12 hours · from $315

Travel by ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento for a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Hear local stories from guides such as Alejandra, see Calle de los Suspiros and the lighthouse, then enjoy free time before returning by boat.

“The guide was great - very knowledgeable - she was entertaining, fun and relaxed. The tour was about 2 hours in total. The price of the whole experience was quite high. It included ferry tickets, transport to and from the hotel. It would be better to just purchase the tickets separately at £30 each and pay for Ubers to and from the hotel. The cost of the guide your guide tour was £260 … essentially this means I paid £200 for the 2 hour tour.”

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12.Wanda Mines and San Ignacio Ruins Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · 12 hours · from $76

Travel from Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazú to Wanda Mines and San Ignacio Jesuit Ruins. Expect a long road day, a 1.5-hour mine visit, and up to 4.5 hours at the UNESCO site. Portuguese, Spanish, and English are offered, though English guide availability can vary.

“Angol nyelven foglaltuk, de senki nem tudott angolul. A sofőr megpróbált, amit csak tudott. Az étterem rémes volt, ahol ettünk. A bánya 5*. Nagyon későn értünk vissza a szállásra, ez gond, mert hamarosan indult a járatunk, megkértük, hogy rakjon minket ki elsőnek, rábólintott és mégis mi voltunk az utolsók.”

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13.Atuel Canyon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 14 - 15 hours · from $110

Set out from Mendoza for a 14 to 15-hour day through the Uco Valley, stopping at Los Nihuiles Hydroelectric Complex, Atuel Canyon, and San Rafael. You’ll see colorful rock shapes, water reservoirs, and city landmarks with a professional guide. The guided tour is conducted in Spanish.

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