The 15 Best Day Trips from Buenos Aires

1.Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 272 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $313Our pick

Leave Buenos Aires around 9:30 am for a two-hour ride across the pampas to Estancia Santa Susana. At the ranch, expect empanadas and wine, a look at the chapel and museum, a carriage ride, a generous asado lunch, music and dance, and gaucho horse skills. Downtown hotel pickup is included, but the return drop-off is central rather than at your hotel.

“Enjoyed the gaucho excursion. Not too far from Buenos Aires, and it was good to get a feel for life in the country even through an experience clearly tailored to the tourist industry. The horses were in good shape and seemed well cared for, which is always a concern with respect to a tourist operation dependent upon animals. The gauchos were fun and really nice--willing to answer my many questions about the horses and their training/uses. Food was good as well, and the ranch was very happy to make adjustment for my vegetarian menu (my companions loved the meat, too). I would recommend the tour--it's a nice, different day out…”

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2.Full Day Bike Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 152 reviews · 7 hours · from $95

Ride from San Telmo across Buenos Aires with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping in La Boca, Puerto Madero, Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta and Palermo. The small-group tour includes a cruiser bike, helmet and a set-menu lunch with vegetarian options. Guides such as Santiago, Martina and Florencia have led recent tours, though your guide may vary.

“The guide was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable. This was literally a full day activity full of fun and lots of places where I could really get good knowledge about the city.”

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3.Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 148 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $244

Ride a calm horse on a guided route, enjoy an asado with wine, and watch folk dancing and gaucho riding demonstrations at Estancia Don Silvano. The eight-hour trip includes downtown hotel pickup and drop-off, a bilingual guide, snacks, and transport. Guides have included Soledad and Santiago. Expect a lively, visitor-oriented ranch day, not a private working estancia.

“Our guida I cant remember her name was delightful and so was our host at the ranch. The place is great and the food was good. I was traveling with my mom and brother and they both appreciated doing something different, and getting to the country side for a chenge of pace.”

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4.Colonia Premium Day Tour From Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 137 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $195

Cross the Río de la Plata by fast ferry, then join a bilingual guide in Colonia del Sacramento for a short walk through its UNESCO-listed historic center. Expect sights such as Calle de los Suspiros, the old church and lighthouse, plus free time for lunch and independent wandering. Hotel transfers in central Buenos Aires are included.

“It was a good experience. Although you have to be prepared to expend at least 2 hours per via to clear migration. That was only the bad note. The tour guide was really a plus for our short visit.”

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5.Tigre Delta Tour From Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 80 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $89Best value

Travel from central Buenos Aires to Tigre by coach, passing northern suburbs before cruising the Paraná Delta, where homes and islands line the waterways. The outing includes a guide, a stop near Tigre’s art museum and boulevard, and free time at Puerto de Frutos. Hotel pickup is included; lunch at a grill restaurant is optional.

“The tour was as advertised. The tour guide made the tour very interesting with her knowledge of the area, We were able to see a great about duirng this excursion and the boat ride was relaxing and very interesting. The entire group enjoyed this excursion.”

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6.Iguazú Falls Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $500Top rated

Fly from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú, then explore the Upper and Lower Circuits and Devil’s Throat with a private guide. The day also includes lunch and the Great Adventure boat ride, which takes you close to the falls and leaves you soaked. Guides have included Jonatan, Lorena and Yamila. Choose the flight option carefully: without it, Buenos Aires transfers and airfare are not included.

“It was a once in a lifetime experience. the park was beautiful, and the falls were amazing. The private guide was fantastic.”

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7.Full Day Private Walking Tour of Buenos Aires Neighborhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

This seven-hour private tour links Buenos Aires’s grand avenues and historic neighborhoods by foot, subway, bus, taxi, and private car. Guide Tracy brings the city’s history and daily life into focus, with time for Recoleta Cemetery, San Telmo, and La Boca. Cemetery admission and transportation are included; food and drink are not.

“I had never taken an independent tour before, so was apprehensive about doing one in Buenos Aires. Tracy made the entire process so comfortable and erased any doubts I may have had about booking outside the cruise line. She contacted me immediately after I booked and kept in touch over the next few months until it was time for the tour. Tracy gave us clear directions regarding meeting; provided clean, efficient transportation, and was professional in her demeanor. The knowledge and enthusiasm Tracy brought to the tour were unparalleled. She gave us wonderful insights into life and the culture of Buenos Aires. I could extol her virtues even more. Suffice…”

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8.Colonia del Sacramento: Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 12 hours · from $315

Spend a long day traveling by ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, where a local guide leads you through the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Expect Calle de los Suspiros, the city gate, lighthouse, basilica, and free time to wander or eat. Alejandra is one guide praised by name, though your guide may differ. Ferry tickets and hotel transfers are included.

“This is our first time to visit Uruguay. Our tour guild Alejandra is nice and knowledgeable, give us brief introduction about the history of Colonia… Our driver picked up us on time, Everything goes smoothly!”

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9.Iguazu Falls Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires with Airfare

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 18 hours (approx.) · from $395

Leave Buenos Aires around 5 a.m. for a flight to Puerto Iguazú, where a private English- and Spanish-speaking guide takes you through Argentina’s Iguazú National Park. You’ll ride the park train to Devil’s Throat, walk to major falls viewpoints, and return to Buenos Aires that night. Flights, transfers, guide, and park fees are included; lunch and optional activities cost extra.

“Our tour guide, Fabio, was fun and knowledgeable! With his itinerary suggestions for the day we were able to hike both upper and lower trails of Iguazu National Park (Argentina Side) and go on the boat tour which goes under the falls! The Devil’s throat trail that was damaged in 2023 was closed. Fabio suggested we go to the Brazil side of Iguazu Falls so we could see Devil’s throat water falls (additional fee). Our driver for the day was great and his car was clean! It was well worth the cost to have a private tour because it made it possible for us to do so much in one…”

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10.Premium Day Trip to Colonia del Sacramento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $248

Leave Buenos Aires at 7:00 am with hotel pickup, ferry tickets, and help through the port process. In Colonia, a local guide such as Lily or Alejandra leads a walk through cobbled lanes, the old gate, lighthouse, and Basilica, then you have time for lunch and exploring on your own.

“The tour was excellent and worry free! They picked us up from our hotel promptly and directed us to the ferry. Our private tour guide met us as we exit the ferry in Uruguay and we had a very informative 2 hour walking tour of Colonia de Sacremento and its history. We then had about 3 hrs to enjoy the town and explore. Our tour guide then met us to accompany us back to the ferry and checkin. Once we arrived in Buenos Aires, our driver drove us back to our hotel. This tour allowed us to visit Uruguay with ease. Definitely recommend this tour!!!”

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11.Montevideo Private Full Day Tour from Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 18 hours (approx.) · from $545

Take an early ferry from Buenos Aires for a private, full-day tour of Montevideo. Hotel pickup, ferry tickets, a driver and a local guide are included. Expect coastal views, a sweep through several neighborhoods, time in Ciudad Vieja and lunch at your own expense. Past guides have included Beatriz, Lorenzo and Pilar.

“Great time! Our driver and guide made the trip very personable. Great balance of walking and driving!”

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12.Full-Day at Santa Susana Ranch with BBQ, Drinks and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 8 hours · from $595

Tangol’s eight-hour Santa Susana Ranch trip pairs a drive across the pampas with a ranch tour, empanadas, wine, an Argentinian barbecue and tango and folklore performances. Gauchos demonstrate traditional riding skills, and the day ends with mate and pastries. Hotel pickup is limited to selected central hotels. Guide Sofia has led a departure, though guides may vary.

“bylo super, wino i jedzenie super, mimo ze padalo odbyly sie pokazy gauchos, ominela nas jazda konna z powodu deszczu, wycieczka warta pieniedzy..... uwaga na wino darmo, dobre i MOCNE :)”

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13.Full Day City Tour Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Tigre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $285

This eight-hour small-group tour links Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery and Tigre, with hotel pickup, a snack and a Delta sightseeing cruise. English- and Spanish-speaking guides lead the day; past outings have included guides named Franco and Miriam. Expect a packed schedule, short city stops and time for a cemetery visit and Tigre.

“Good trip. Time split well between city and Tigre. Saw a lot. Guide was excellent and spoke very clear English. Lunch was superb”

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14.Tigre Full-Day Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $182

Meet your guide at Puerto Madero for a boat journey to Tigre through the Río de la Plata and Paraná Delta. The eight-hour outing pairs island scenery and Puerto de Frutos market time with a Paseo Victorica walk, a coastal train ride, and a stop in San Isidro. Lunch, an afternoon snack, transport tickets, and a Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide are included.

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15.Iguazu Falls Private Day Trip with Airfare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 14 hours · from $1,190

Fly round-trip from Buenos Aires and spend about six hours in Iguazu National Park with a private guide. Walk the upper and lower trails, ride the park train, and reach the catwalks above Devil’s Throat. Guides such as Ana and Emmanuel tailor the route and pace. Flights, transfers, and park entry are included; lunch is not.

“The day trip was wonderful. We were picked up at our hotel on time and dropped off at the airport. Our driver and guide Ana picked us up at the destination airport and took us to the falls. Ana is a local who does tours at the fall almost daily. Ana new the falls ask us what we want to do and gave us her recommendations on how we should proceed to see everything. She went at our pace and we saw everything. When the park closed Ana and our drive retuned us to the airport. another driver picked us up at the return airport and dropped us at our…”

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