Ultimate Argentina

Fly into Buenos Aires where there are two airports: Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP).

Fly out of Mendoza International Airport (MDZ/SAME).

We suggest arriving in Buenos Aires before 3 pm in time for our welcome meeting at 6 pm, although we will arrange a transfer for you at whichever time you arrive. The transfer from the airport to your first hotel takes about an hour.

Check-out time is 11 am but you can leave anytime that suits you. The airport is approximately 30 minutes away from your final hotel.

If you arrive on Day 1 of your adventure, or you book pre-tour accommodation with us, your airport arrival transfer will be included. If you book alternative pre-tour accommodation or are arriving by another mode of transport you must arrange your own arrival transfer.

Arrival transfers are private to Flash Pack and will be in groups depending on flight times. Sometimes this means waiting in the airport for a short while until other flights have arrived.

We don’t offer a departure transfer as Flashpackers leave at different times of the day and many stay for extra nights. However, your Pack Leader will offer you support with finding a local taxi, which will cost around 3000 ARS / 12-13 USD.

e don’t include the departure transfer however, the airport is approximately 30 minutes away from the hotel, with the cost in a taxi being around 3000 ARS, the equivalent of approximately £20 / $30.

If you and other Flashpackers are getting the same flight, we recommend splitting the taxi journey.

You do not need a visa if you’re visiting as a tourist from the EU, UK, USA, Australia or Canada. Please check with your local consulate/embassy if the country you are travelling from requires a visa.

We recommend that you have at least six months validity remaining on your passport and that you can show a return ticket.

Domestic flights in Argentina are rarely on time, and often sell out – this means that last-minute bookings on this adventure may not be possible. If available, bookings may be charged at a higher rate due to increased airfares. For this reason, we recommend booking this adventure in advance.

Aerolineas Argentinas for the three internal flights. The luggage limit for Aerolineas Argentinas domestic flights is 15kg for hold luggage and 8kg for carry-on.

This trip includes Pack Leader and driver tips and most meals are included.

Approximately $20 per day should be enough for additional meals, drinks and incidentals, but you may need a little more if you plan on doing much shopping.

This is one of our more challenging trips due to the amount of hiking involved. Due to the degree of effort and difficulty for the hiking excursions, we do not recommend this trip to pregnant women or anyone unfit, or with severe health problems. We recommend having a read-through of the itinerary above, and getting in touch if you have specific questions on fitness.

Please also note at the start of your adventure, your Pack Leader will ask you to sign a standard Waiver of Responsibility. This is just to confirm that you are physically able to participate in the various activities included in the itinerary and that you understand that these activities naturally include an element of risk. If you would like to see a copy of this form prior to travel, please do feel free to get in touch with the Flash Pack team and we can go through it with you.

Please be aware that the itinerary, activities, and hotels are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has little impact on your experience. From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh and exciting.

There’s a lot to think about when packing for your Argentina adventure. You’ll need a range of clothes for the wide variety of activities and the diverse weather conditions. The key is to bring plenty of layers that you can put on and take off when required.

Each region of Argentina has its own climate, from the hot and humid summers in Buenos Aires to the frozen glaciers in Patagonia. We recommend checking the weather forecast in each location a week before you travel to give yourself an idea of what you can expect and what you should pack.

What you pack is personal to you and our list is certainly not exhaustive. If you have any questions about what to pack for your trip to Argentina, please get in touch with one of our friendly Trip Experts.

Baggage

• A large backpack or suitcase. It’s up to you whether you bring a backpack or a suitcase, but either way, a soft-sided bag is best for packing into transfer vehicles.

• Please note there is a 15kg weight allowance for hold luggage and an 8kg weight restriction for carry-on luggage on all domestic flights. You will, however, be able to pay a fee at check-in should your checked baggage exceed the 15kg.

• A day bag. This needs to be around 20-25L to fit your daily essentials in, such as water and your camera.

Clothing

• Lightweight tops. T-shirts work well, but also consider bringing lightweight long-sleeved tops, as these will keep any insects off of your skin when hiking.

• Shorts. In the warmer areas of Argentina, shorts are ideal for keeping cool.

• Activewear. Breathable and light materials are best as a base layer for most activities.

• Lightweight outdoor pants. Outdoor pants that you don’t mind getting dirty will be perfect for hiking.

• A waterproof jacket/pants. It could rain at any time of the year, so you’ll need to bring waterproofs.

• Fleeces/jumpers/jacket. Substantially warmer layers will be required in Patagonia and during the evenings in the desert.

• Casual clothes for walking around the cities and dining at restaurants.

• Linen pants. These are always handy for keeping the warm sun off of your legs.

• Sunhat/sunglasses. The sun can be strong during the day, so protecting yourself with polarised sunglasses and a wide-brimmed sun hat is important.

• Scarf/hat. It can get very cold at night in Patagonia, so you might want to wear a scarf/hat.

• Swimwear. You’ll have a number of opportunities to swim, so make sure that you bring swimwear.

• Evening outfits. Clothes to wear to bars and restaurants in the evenings.

• Gloves. Packing a pair of gloves for Patagonia is another way to stay warm.

Shoes

• Waterproof hiking shoes and socks. There’s a lot of hiking on this adventure, so make sure that your hiking shoes are comfortable and well worn-in before your trip begins.

• Comfortable, breathable shoes. A pair of sneakers are perfect for general wear.

• Sandals/flip-flops. Great for chilling out and relaxing during the day in warm areas.

• Evening shoes. Some people might want to bring a pair of shoes to wear out to restaurants and bars.

Accessories

• A small towel will be useful for your day kayaking.

• Electricals and chargers – including your phone, camera, chargers etc.

• Plug socket adaptors. Plugs in Argentina vary between type I and type C. Type I plugs have three flat prongs and type C plugs have two round prongs. If you’re traveling from a country with a different plug type, you will need to bring an adaptor.

• A hydration bladder. Staying hydrated is very important and a hydration bladder is a convenient way to carry water on hikes.

• Refillable water bottle. Refilling a bottle instead of buying single-use bottles will help to reduce our plastic footprint.

• Eye mask and earplugs. If you’re a light sleeper, you may feel more comfortable bringing an eye mask and earplugs.

• Pocket warmer. If you feel the cold, a pocket warmer may be useful in Patagonia.

• Headtorch/torch for walking around at night in poorly lit areas.

Toiletries/medical

• Any personal medication you require.

• Personal toiletries – including a toothbrush, deodorant, razors, hairbrush etc.

• Shampoo and conditioner. Most hotels will provide these, but we recommend bringing your own to reduce plastic usage.

• Painkillers

• Anti-bacterial gel

• Insect repellent

• Lip balm with SPF

• Moisturiser

• High SPF factor sun cream

Due to the changeable nature of Covid-19 entry requirements, we strongly advise Flashpackers to consult the travel advice issued by your local consular services well in advance of your departure date. Some countries do still require travelers to comply with pre-arrival testing and/or vaccination requirements. Links to the key consular services can be found on our Safety page.

We recommend checking with your local travel clinic six to eight weeks before your trip to see if any medications or vaccinations are required.