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Patagonia Tours from Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina, is a highlight in itself. With tango, unique gastronomy, rich local culture, and neighborhoods like Caminito, La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta, and Palermo, there’s so much to explore.

But Buenos Aires is also the perfect gateway to Patagonia—a remote and fascinating region in the southern tip of South America. Shared by Argentina and Chile, Patagonia offers a great variety of destinations. From Buenos Aires, we offer many tours to help you discover this incredible part of the world.

How far is Patagonia from Buenos Aires?

Patagonia is huge, so distances vary depending on the destination. It’s not the same traveling to Bariloche, El Calafate, or Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

Here’s what you need to know:

For most destinations in southern Patagonia, you’ll need to fly.
You can travel by land to Bariloche or Peninsula Valdés, but it takes much longer.
Flying is the most convenient way to reach most Patagonian highlights.

Flight Times from Buenos Aires to Patagonia

Buenos Aires → Ushuaia: 3h 30m
Buenos Aires → El Calafate: 3h 15m
Buenos Aires → Bariloche: 2h 20m
Buenos Aires → Trelew: 2h 00m

Domestic Flights Within Patagonia

Trelew → Ushuaia: 2h 15m
Ushuaia → El Calafate: 1h 20m
El Calafate → Bariloche: 1h 45m

Best Tours to Enjoy Patagonia

Patagonia covers a large region in southern Argentina and Chile, with many amazing places to explore.

If it’s your first time, we recommend starting with:

Ushuaia
El Calafate
Torres del Paine

Other great destinations include:

Peninsula Valdés
Bariloche
The Lakes District in Chile (Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas)
Aysén and the Carretera Austral
Route 40
Cruises to the southern fjords, Cape Horn, and even Antarctica

Patagonia Tours from Buenos Aires: Southern Patagonia

If you want to explore southern Patagonia, here are three amazing tours starting from Buenos Aires:

#1005 – Incredible Patagonia

A fantastic two-week tour starting in Buenos Aires and visiting Ushuaia, El Calafate, and Torres del Paine. The trip ends in Santiago de Chile.

➡️ A great choice to see the best of Patagonia in 15 days.
Check more about our Incredible Patagonia Tour

#1006 – Incredible Patagonia with Australis Cruise

Want to make it even more special? Add the Australis Cruise, an unforgettable expedition to Cape Horn and the southern fjords.

➡️ This tour includes the Incredible Patagonia route, plus the cruise, for a 19-night adventure.
Learn more about Incredible Patagonia with Australis Cruise

#152 – Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and El Calafate

If you’re short on time, this 9-night tour is ideal. Start in Buenos Aires, then visit Ushuaia and El Calafate—a perfect way to see the best of southern Patagonia in less time.

➡️ Discover our 152 tour: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia & El Calafate