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Argentina transport: general information How do we work?Argentina Travel Plan puts you in charge of your travel. You can build your own Argentina and Chile itinerary using a combination of our Argentina adventure tours or Chile tours. These are short travel experiences (modules) lasting 2-8 days. We have travelled far and wide in Argentina and built our mini tours based on some of the most special places we visited. If you've never been travelling in Argentina, or would prefer to see how much you could fit into your Argentina / Chile trip, then take a look at our suggested Argentina holidays. Here, we have combined a number of adventure tours in a logical order to create longer and more comprehensive Argentina holidays. However, modifications are still possible to these itineraries. You can add or take away days and chose from a range of Argentina transport options. Once again, you are in charge. Alternatively, just give one of our friendly Argentina Travel Specialists a call on 01273 322 380. |
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Transport in Argentina and Chile You can travel across Argentina and Chile using a number of different transport options. Because of the large distances involved between some of our adventure tours, domestic flights are inevitable, but there are also routes that can be covered by express bus, boat or private transfer. If you have any specific Argentina transport preferences just let us know on your Quote Request Form.For example if you would prefer to travel as much as possible by plane to save time, or perhaps by bus to experience the surroundings, or hire car for ultimate flexibility. We will try to find the best transport options to match your land arrangements and your personal preferences. |
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Patagonia in southern Argentina and Chile, is such a vast, outstretched area that the distances are enormous and transport can be difficult. The roads are poorly maintained and the landscape, though beautiful, can get very monotonous. The car rental companies offer minimal service in the event of a breakdown in the middle of nowhere, which is why we do not recommend a self-drive in southern Patagonia. Towards the north of Argentina around Bariloche (Lake District), Mendoza and Salta car hire is a good option. The roads here are in better condition and the distances are smaller which makes driving a lot more of a comfortable and safe experience. |
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Private transfers We have a range of Argentina transport options and, in some cases, we can arrange a private transfer by car for you. For example, if you are arriving somewhere by overnight bus and want the comfort of a transfer to take you directly to your hotel. During the whale migration on the Peninsula Valdes we’ll arrange a private transfer straight to the Peninsula instead of the standard transfer to Puerto Madryn. That way you will spend the night directly on the coast, with a good chance of spotting whales straight from your hotel window. Train Train routes through Argentina and Chile are scarce and this is not a very reliable Argentina transport option. The Train to the Clouds, the famous tourist train route at Salta is now running again, at the moment. Buses and night buses Bus services in Argentina are excellent and offer a good transport option. There is a very comfortable express bus from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú, Cordoba, Mendoza and Puerto Madryn (for the Peninsula Valdes). From Mendoza you can take the overnight bus to Salta in north-west Argentina. From Bariloche there is a direct overnight bus to Puerto Madryn and vice versa. Buses have on-board toilets, and often a stewardess who serves you dinner (with wine!) and breakfast. We always book the ‘semi-cama’ seats where you can recline. |
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Language The official language in Argentina and Chile is Spanish. In larger cities and tourist areas English is widely spoken, though in the more rural areas you'll need a dictionary if you "no hablo Español"... Voltage Voltage in Argentina and Chile is 220 Volt. You'll need to bring a plug adapter. Time zone Argentina is -4 hours GMT in summer, -3 in winter (no Daylight Saving Time). In Chile it's 1 hour earlier than Argentina. Opening hours Shops are open on weekdays from 9am - 7.30pm. Larger stores may have extended opening hours. Shops close around lunch time for siesta. Most shops are closed on Saturday afternoon from 1pm. |
