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Argentina Tours

Minimum age: 6

Our Argentina tours offer a mix of dramatic landscapes, challenging treks, stunning wildlife, and unique cultural experiences. Most are recommended for older children and active families, though Iguazu Falls is sure to delight most ages. These tours generally fall into three categories- sightseeing, trekking tours, and boat-based trips.

Sightseeing Tours: Minimum age = 6

Our sightseeing tours, including Iguazu Falls and Northwest Culture and Landscapes, promise dramatic nature features and breathtaking scenery. Families may particularly enjoy the Iguazu Falls tour that is based entirely out of one lodge. Jungle wildlife, short transfers, a rainforest canoe trip, and over 275 separate waterfall cascades are sure to delight children of all ages.

The Taste of Argentina tour is a better choice for older children as it includes longer transfer times, full day hikes on multiple days, and more remote/ austere scenery. Consider your own family's travel experience and preferences. Our Argentina travel coordinators would be happy to provide additional details to help you decide if these tours are right for your family.

Trekking Tours: Minimum age = 12

These tours include multi-day treks, glacier walks, and our most challenging desert trek where temperatures can vary upwards of 60 degrees in a 24-hour period. They can be great choices for older children and active families. Prepare your family for trekking tours by planning weekend day hikes or overnight camping trips before you go. Keep in mind that some days the distances hiked each day may feel much further due to the rugged terrain and altitude variance. Each traveler should bring a daypack with essentials such as a camera, waterproof jacket, water bottle, and snacks. Tours with the Perito Moreno Glacier have a minimum age of 12 because ice-hiking equipment is not available for smaller children. There is also a maximum age of 65 for this hike, although exceptions may be available.

Boat Based Tours: Minimum age = 6

Our boat based Mare Australis tour traverses Patagonia's waterways with a focus on dramatic glacial scenery and wildlife. Kids of all ages are welcome, but relatively rare. Onboard entertainment options (such as educational lectures, a library, and wildlife observation) may not hold the attention of younger children. These tours are not a good choice for children who can be easily bored, crave high intensity activities, have rigid schedules/ food preferences, are prone to motion sickness, or are not able to swim, etc.

Iguazu Falls Extension 3 6 Flexible schedule, beautiful scenery, canoe ride
Lakes Crossing 5 0
Mendoza Wine Tour 4 0 Focus is on wineries, vineyards and local cuisine. Itinerary is not appropriate for families with young children.
Andean Northwest 4 10 A remote Argentina tour with a focus on culture and scenery that may not captivate the attention of younger children.
M/V Via Australis 4-8 6 Focus on dramatic landscapes and wildlife. Limited entertainment for kids onboard.
Beautiful Buenos Aires and the Falls 7 6 Relaxed trip for families
Argentina Glacier Adventure 8 12 Wildlife and hiking tour. This is a multi-day trek/ camping - best for older kids and active families. Includes glacier walk that has minimum age of 12 and a maximum age limit of 65 years of age (some exceptions can be made; contact us).
End of the World 11 10 50% discount for kids 6-12 years old if staying in a Suite Dome with parents. Discounts also available on the Australis cruise. Minimum age of 12 and maximum age limit of 65 for Perito Moreno Glacier (alternate tours are available).
Awesome Argentina 8 10 Wildlife and hiking tour. multi-day treking / camping - best for older kids and active families. Includes glacier walk that has minimum age of 12 and a maximum age limit of 65 years of age (some exceptions can be made; contact us for details).
Taste of Argentina 9 10 A remote Argentina tour with a focus on food and wine, as well as culture and scenery that may not captivate the attention of younger children. Some long transfers (4 hrs or more)
Beautiful Buenos Aires 6 6 Relaxed trip for families.
Iguazu Falls & Argentine Rainforest 5 10 A great option for kids with an interest in wildlife and waterfalls. Remote destination at the Yacutinga Lodge.
M/V Mare Australis 4-8 6 Focus on dramatic landscapes and wildlife. Limited entertainment for kids onboard.
Patagonia Panorama 14 12 Wildlife and hiking tour. multi-day treking / camping - best for older kids and active families. Includes glacier walk that has minimum age of 12 and a maximum age limit of 65 years of age (some exceptions can be made; contact us for details).
Northwest Trek 9 12 One of our most challenging treks because of huge temperature variance in desert. Multi day trek and camping- best for older kids and active families
South American Three City 10 6 Relaxed-paced trip with optional excursions.
South American Wine Country 6 12 Focus is on wineries and vineyards. Itinerary is not appropriate for families with young children.
Patagonia Glacier Explorer 7 12 Wildlife, hiking and glacier tour. Includes two long days of hiking and exploring the Perito Moreno Glacier - best for older kids and active families. Wildlife and hiking tour. This is a multi-day trek/ camping - best for older kids and active families. I
Futaleufu Wild Whitewater 9 12 Adventurous Class IV-V rapids available only for older teens (15 and above). Class II-III option available for ages 12-14.

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