Outdoor Activities in Argentina

Access the southern Andes' secluded lakes with ease on a 4x4 tour of the scenic region from Ushuaia. Explore Lake Escondido, Lake Fagnano, and beyond with your professional guide, benefiting from the more personalized experience of a small-group tour. Gain a unique experience of the landscape with included canoeing or sledging, depending on the season, and avoid hidden costs with a barbecue lunch and round-trip transfer included.

Lace up your hiking boots for a medium-level hike to the 7,709-foot (2,350-meter) summit of Cerro Falkner and be rewarded with mesmerizing views of the Andes, the Lake District and northern Patagonia. Before your hike, soak up the scenery as you drive the famous Seven Lakes Road from San Martin de los Andes to the Nahuel Huapi National Park, passing the Lácar, Villarino, Falkner and Machonico lakes. This full-day small-group tour is limited to 12 people and total hiking time is around 5 hours.

Scale the mighty 5,833-foot (1,778-meter) peak of Cerro Colorado on a thrilling full-day hike from San Martin de los Andes. With a maximum of 12 people, you'll enjoy personal attention from your expert guide, who'll point out the unique plants and rock formations of the now-extinct volcano as you wind your way to the top. After a moderate hike, arrive at the summit and tuck into your packed lunch (not provided) with magnificent views of the surrounding Andes, Lácar Lake and the Bolivia-Argentina border.

Ante up the adventure on your trip to Iguazu Falls with this combination off-road and boat tour inside Iguazu National Park. Trundle through backcountry roads by foot and by 4x4 en route to Puerto Macuco, and then board a boat for a 3.7-mile (6 kilometer) trip along the Lower Iguazu River to Tres Mosqueteros Waterfall and the San Martin Waterfall. Get up close to admire the views of the falls from both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides, plus the famous Devil's Throat.

Combine stops at the Brazilian and Argentinian sides of Iguazu Falls with a tour of the Misiones Rain Forest on this 5-day tour of the area. Planning all of these activities, accommodations, and meals, would be a huge task, but this all-inclusive tour takes care of everything in advance. You'll hit all the most important sights on both sides of the falls and spend a day exploring the rain forest, where you'll learn all about the area's history, environment, flora, and fauna from your guide.

Explore deep into the Perito Moreno Glacier during the Big Ice Tour. On this 6-hour adventure from El Calafate, sail across the otherworldly blue of Lago Argentino and disembark on the ice of the glacier itself. Don some crampons and follow your expert adventure guides into the interior of the glacier. Explore the deep crevasses, caves and underground lagoons for 4 hours. This tour is suitable only for those in good physical condition.

Enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled outdoor adventure, zip-lining through the treetops of Cerro Lopez mountain on this 4-hour tour from Bariloche, including hotel transfers. Clip on your safety harness and tackle a hair-raising 4,920-foot-long (1,500-meter) course of zip-lines, zooming through the trees and admiring the views over Nahuel Huapi National Park, Moreno Lake and Cerro Otto.

Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America, but scaling the mighty 22,841-foot (6,961-meter) peak is a feat best left to the professionals. This full-day tour is the ideal way for less-ambitious hikers to experience the magnificent landscapes of Aconcagua, with a 1-hour hike through the Aconcagua Park, spectacular views of landmarks such as Potrerillos Dam and Puente del Inca, and a delicious lunch at mountaintop restaurant.

Try your luck at fly fishing in the heart of Argentina's Lakeland on a full-day tour from Bariloche, including hotel pickup and lunch. Venture into the heart of the Nahuel Huapi National Park and benefit from your guide's local knowledge and expertise as you seek out the best fishing spots. Whether you're a seasoned fisherman or a first-timer, your guide will teach you all the tips and tricks needed to reel in a big catch, and the rivers are full of rainbow, brown and brook trout.

Enjoy an adventure activity from Mendoza. Canopy is the newest and most adrenaline activity in Potrerillos. Zip down multiple long steel cables! Amazing!

Planning a comprehensive 5-day adventure through Patagonia and the surrounding wilderness may be a daunting prospect, but by booking this tour with all details arranged in advance, you can relax and enjoy. With a guide in the lead and all transportation provided, you'll visit the area highlights such as Estancia Cristina, El Chalten, and Perito Moreno Glacier. Trekking and rafting excursions are included and planned in advance, as well as nightly accommodations and some meals.

Ride off-road through Tierra del Fuego National Park on this full-day adventure from Ushuaia. Visit Lago Fagnano and Lago Escondido (Hidden Lake) in a Land Rover that gives you access to unspoiled Patagonian scenery and views of the Southern Andes Range. Enjoy a lakeside barbecue with local malbec wine prepared by your local adventure guides on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

Excursion in 4x4 vehicles to the Escondido and Fagnano lakes. Pick up at the hotels from 8:00 p.m. Duration: From 8 to 17 hs aprox. Lunch and drinks included

If you have only one day in Ushuaia and want to experience as much as possible, this combination tour will make sure you see all the top sights. Head for Tierra del Fuego National Park and ride the End of the World train. Visit the world's southernmost post office and the Eclaireurs lighthouse, and admire seabirds as you navigate the Beagle Channel.

Spend two days immersed in the natural scenery around Ushuaia on this outdoor excursion. Go kayaking, trekking, and sailing while learning about the region's flora and fauna from your guide. Travel with a small group of seven people or fewer, which ensures a personalized experience and an intimate atmosphere. All meals and accommodations included, as well as round-trip hotel transportation and all equipment.

Get 'wild' on your visit to El Calafate by enjoying this full-day trek to El Chalten in 'Los Glaciares' National Park. Marvel at the rugged peaks of the Andes and Argentino Lake as you drive along the famous Route 40. When you reach El Chalten, you'll get to enjoy a range of independent or guided hiking trails within this scenic area. A boxed lunch is also included to help fuel the adventure.

Spend a full day trekking the Perito Moreno Glacier on this tour from El Calafate. Leave the city life behind to explore the glacier's balconies and some hidden corners of the glacier with your expert guide. This is a small-group tour with a maximum of 10 passengers and includes transport by an air-conditioned coach and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Hit the slopes for a beginners ski lesson at Bariloche's Cerro Catedral ski resort - ideal for first-time skiers. With a small group you'll enjoy individual attention from your expert instructor and be zooming down the piste in no time. Once you've got a taste for it, you can purchase a ski pass and spend the rest of the day on the slopes.

Hike El Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day tour from El Cafate. This trip is a must-do for thrill-seekers and adventure travelers. This 11-hour expedition includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in El Calafate, a boat ride from Bajo de las Sombras port as well as all the necessary glacier-hiking equipment like crampons and ice axes. A professional local guide ensures your safety and enjoyment.

The Iguazu waterfalls are a sight to behold: a chain of hundreds of waterfalls nearly 2 miles (3 kilometers) long that is part of one of the largest waterfall systems in the world. While simply gazing at the falls can feel like quite a feat, this tour is perfect for travelers looking for something more adventurous than the overlook. The 3-night program allows visitors to see the falls and mix in some "soft" adventure activities in the area, like trekking, rappelling, and 4x4 excursions.