Hoping to take our first trip to South America this December. Normally we go to Europe.

I am go-go-go, boyfriend likes to take it a bit easier. Hoping to do some day trips from BA as well.

How does this sound ?

day sleep

Flight to BA BA BA
BA BA
BA BA
BA BA
BA BA
Flight to Iguaza
Iguaza Iguaza
Iguaza Iguaza
Iguaza Iguaza
flight to mendoza
mendoza Mendoza
Mendoza Mendoza
Mendoza Mendoza
Mendoza Mendoza
Bus to Salta
mendoza bus
Salta Salta
Salta Salta
Salta Salta
flight to BA
BA BA
BA BA
BA BA
Fly home

You could spend less time in Iguazu. Why not include Patagonia, it is excellent in summer time?

I agree 2 days 1-2 nights will do for the Falls. I would add time to the NW region (Salta). Three days is no where near enough time, the minimum would be 4.

Hi, I agree with yestravel. NW deserves some time as much as better and you have so much to see.
Do not miss Purmamarca - Salt Flats - Tilcara - Humahuaca and Cafayate in the Calchaquies Valleys.
As Yestravel said at least 4 days! two for the Jujuy area and two for the Calchaquies Valleys.
Warm regards,
Flintstones

Definitely 2 days is sufficient in Iguazu. Highly recommend staying on the premises of Iguazu Fall at the Sheraton, if $$ permits. Patagonia is beautiful and can't be missed and check our El Chalten - trekking to Fitz Roy.

Aloha - DLinden

I agree with adding more time to Salta.

That itinerary sounds a lot like mine, except, is there a recommendable beach in close proximity (a days bus, a boat, a plane)to BA? At New Years time? With lodging under $200 a night?