Argentina · HALF-DAY
Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 half-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend five hours exploring Mendoza’s Luján de Cuyo or Maipú wine regions with guides in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Visit two changing wineries, taste several wines, and tour an olive oil factory in the regular option. Guides such as Marta, Mica, Claudia, and Fabricio add useful local context.
“We had a really good time on the wine and olive oil trip”
Cross from Puerto Iguazu into Brazil with a bilingual guide, then follow the Brazilian park route for wide views of Iguazu Falls and close-up spray. Guides such as Claudia, Martello, Lucho, and Cello have led past departures. Allow extra time for immigration and bring water.
“Brazil side of falls was a very different perspective than the Argentina side. Far less walking for those interested. Great. Experience. Trip confirmation and actual pickup / drop off all the same.”
Build a four-hour Buenos Aires tour around your interests with a private guide and city pickup. Visit Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Palermo, or Recoleta, with guides such as Patrick, Ariel, Pablo, and Karin tailoring the pace and route for you.
“great tour through Buenos Aires..We have seen all the highlights with a great guide”
Start at 7:30 am with hotel pickup in Puerto Iguazu, cross into Brazil with a guide, and follow the 1,200-meter Brazilian-side walkway. You get wide views of 275 falls, close mist at Devil's Throat, and return transport, but bring a passport and allow extra time for border delays.
“This half day tour from the Brazilian side is very worth it ! As you will see the iguazu falls from another panoramic angle. And one is able to capture everything from the Brazilian side from this half day tour.”
Travel north from Buenos Aires by minibus, browse Puerto de Frutos, then take a one-hour Sturla cruise through the Tigre Delta. You’ll see stilt houses, island greenery, and the Sarmiento River before visiting Paseo Victorica and stopping for photos at the Museum of Tigre Art. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
“Tigre is a beautiful town with stilt houses, lush vegetation and boat-based lifestyle. Our tour guide was up to a difficult task, having to explain everything in 3 languages. She did a brilliant job. A very enjoyable experience.”
Travel by 4x4 from El Calafate across the Patagonian steppe to Lake Argentino and Punta Walichu. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide, including guides such as Sergio, Nacho, Guillaume, or Federico, explains Tehuelche culture, rock art, geology, and early expeditions before a traditional lunch with wide lake views.
“Um passeio muito bonito pelas montanhas e margens do Lago Argentino. O relato das culturas nativas foi muito bem apresentado pelo guia Sergio na visita ao sítio Arqueológico, que infelizmente teve seus hieróglifos parcialmente destruídos por vândalos no passado. O almoço foi bem peculiar em uma reentrância nas paredes de granito à beira do Lago.”
Ride through Buenos Aires with a live English, Portuguese, or Spanish guide, stopping at Plaza de Mayo and La Boca’s Caminito. You’ll see the Casa Rosada, Cathedral, Obelisk, Colon Theatre, San Telmo, Palermo, and Recoleta. Hotel pickup is limited, and only the Platinum option includes Recoleta and return transfer.
“Fomos apanhados no hotel, no entanto no retorno nos deixaram em um local longe do hotel. Tivemos que pegar um taxi. Só fomos avisados disso no trajeto de retorno.”
See Bariloche’s finest lake and forest views in four hours with Gray Line Argentina. You’ll ride along Av. Bustillo, visit Cerro Campanario and Punto Panorámico, and pass Llao Llao, Puerto Pañuelo, Villa Tacul, and Lago Escondido. Guides may be English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
“If you only have a little time on your hands, this tour is perfect!!! The scenery was gorgeous! Our tour guide Cintia was so knowledgeable and also very captivating when she spoke. Her English was perfect and she did a great job translating between Spanish and English. We stopped twice for bathroom breaks and to go up the chairlift. The second place was that made rosehip oils. The employees were very nice and did not push a sale however, I would recommend getting the rosehip oil if you’re into skin care. The tea was also very good. Carlos was our driver and he was very safe and careful on the…”
Spend about five hours touring Tierra del Fuego National Park from Ushuaia, including the one-hour End of the World Train ride, Bahia Lapataia, and scenic forest stops. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and tourist-class train fare are included. Guides such as Ariel and Diego lead in English and other languages.
“We really enjoyed this half day experience. Our 3 year old son is obsessed with trains and loved the train ride. The scenery in the national park was stunning. Ariel our guide spoke great English. We had a problem when we booked because the Viator app had some crucial info missing from the app. This trip is not for cruise ship passengers but this information was not on the app. Latitud Ushaia Travel made sure we got back to the port on time. In future we will go direct to the company and not through Viator as they weren’t very helpful when trying to resolve the problem. Despite this I…”
Spend about four hours touring Salta by minibus, transit, or sprinter. You’ll see the 9 de Julio square, cathedral, Cabildo, San Francisco Church, San Bernardo Hill, Güemes Monument, San Lorenzo Gorge, and the artisan market. The Spanish-speaking guide provides city context, but most stops are brief photo visits rather than museum tours.
“El Tour fue muy básico, no hicimos paradas en ligares culturales como iglesia, plazas, etc. pasamos mucho tiempo en la Combi. Yendo del centro a San Lorenzo donde no vimos nada. La guía nunca bajó para explicar nada.”
Start at 8 a.m. with a small group of up to 15, then follow guides such as Flor, Valentine, Claudio, or Gaby through Tierra del Fuego National Park. Expect short walks, Ensenada and Lapataia bays, Acigami Lake, a dome-tent lunch, and changing Patagonian weather.
“The tour will take you to the most relevant spots of Ushuaia National Park, a mix between walks on trail and short bus rides. The trail is not difficult but can be slippery so be sure to wear the ride attire and shoes. Be ready for cold and rain as the weather changes rapidly. Joachim, our guide, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the region, answering questions on flora and fauna, tribes and history both in English and Spanish. The tour ends with a nice and tasty lunch under a tent by the water. A nice way to discover the area with good insights. You will need to pay the…”
You’ll tour Mendoza’s foundational district, Alameda, downtown squares, San Martín Park, and Cerro de la Gloria in three hours. Hotel pickup is included, with Spanish, English, or Portuguese guiding available by option. Expect a broad city overview rather than museum visits or long walks.
“We kregen er een tolk bij deze was fantastisch 🤩”
Leave Mendoza at 9:00 a.m. for Potrerillos, suit up in neoprene, and raft about 13 km of the Mendoza River with a professional guide. Expect mostly Class II rapids, stronger summer runs, a riverside base with lockers and food, and optional ziplining or trekking afterward.
“Amazing! The best rafting we've ever had around the world. Super crew and stellar organisation & facilities.”
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