Full-day excursion to high Andes viewpoints (Puente del Inca, Aconcagua mirador). Tours depart ~7:00–8:00 and return late afternoon. Carry sun protection and layers.
Direct flights (seasonal) ~2h or via Buenos Aires (longer). Flying is fastest and avoids long bus rides; book early. Estimated travel and transfer time ~4h door-to-door.
Choose: Cafayate (vineyards & rock formations) ~10–12h, or north to Purmamarca & Tilcara (Quebrada de Humahuaca) ~10–12h. Tours depart early; check availability and book in advance.
Direct shuttle/bus to Villazón ~6–7h including border formalities; morning departures recommended. Bring passport; cross into Villazón (Bolivia) on foot.
From Villazón you can take the early-afternoon train (schedule varies) or bus to Uyuni (~4–6h). Trains are limited — buses often more reliable. Overnight options exist; plan arrival time in Uyuni.
Most tours depart mornings. A standard 3-day/2-night tour covers Incahuasi, Tunupa, colored lagoons, geysers, and desert landscapes. Book reputable operator; tours include meals and basic lodging (salt hotel or refugio).
Direct flights may be seasonal; you may connect via another Bolivian city. Flight ~1.5–2.5h; land in Salta and re-enter Argentina (immigration procedures at departure from La Paz).
Direct Salta→Iguazú is rare; usual routing is Salta→BA then BA→Puerto Iguazú. Allow long connection times, total door-to-door ~6–9h. Consider overnight in BA only if connections are tight.
If you have a visa or entry allowed, visit Brazilian side for panorama views of the falls (park ~9:00–17:00). Bring passport; border formalities apply.
Bus tours depart ~8:00; visit walkways and optional short boat rides in front of the glacier. Park open ~8:00–19:00; boats run on scheduled times. Must-see Patagonian highlight.
Flights sometimes direct (Aerolíneas). Otherwise route via BA (longer). Direct flight ~1h30; distances are great so flying is best. Book early; summer is busy.
Park open ~8:00–18:00; short hikes (Laguna Esmeralda or coastal paths) and scenic drives. Boat trips along the Beagle Channel (morning/afternoon slots) show sea lions and lighthouse views.
Direct flights ~3.5h; arrive BA mid/late morning or early afternoon depending on schedule. Recommended: morning flight to allow final connections/homeward departures the same day or evening.
Options: (A) Family in Mendoza can ship luggage to BA (costly/time), (B) before leaving Argentina earlier you could have taken luggage with you — but per your plan luggage stayed in Mendoza. Recommended approach: arrange a domestic courier from Mendoza to BA before you left or fly Mendoza→BA earlier to collect luggage. If not arranged, use carry-on for return international flight or plan an extra day to retrieve luggage. This note is critical: organize luggage retrieval/shipping at least 2–3 weeks in advance.