12 Off-Road 4WD Tours in Argentina to Build a Day Around

1.Puerto Iguazú: Iguazú Falls Adventure with 4WD & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 88 reviews · 12 hours · from $145Our pick

Ride through Iguazú National Park, walk to Devil’s Throat, and take a rapid-filled boat trip to the falls from Puerto Iguazú.

“Esta excursión fatal. Es una estafa. El proveedor del lugar no responde. Nunca me recogieron en el punto de recogida señalado. Nunca se pusieron en contacto conmigo ni responden los correos electrónicos ni los mensajes. Me cobraron muchísimo dinero 390 USD por 3 personas. Y EN CATARATAS DE IGUAZÚ NADIE LOS CONOCE Y EL MISMO TOUR POR PERSONA CUESTA 60 dólares.”

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2.3 hour 4×4 tour around Puerto Madryn

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $100Best value

Review of Puerto Madryn’s 4x4 coastal tour, with dunes, beaches, sea lions at Punta Loma, guides, costs, comfort, and booking advice.

“4x4 offroad ride in the wonderful Patagonian nature. See the wildlife. Explore the desert xith a very friendly guide.”

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3.El Calafate: Native Cultures 4×4 Half-Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

Ride into Patagonia from El Calafate for Tehuelche stories, rock paintings, mountain views, Lake Argentino, and a traditional lunch.

“Great passionate thoughtful guiding by nacho. Delicious lunch, great views and lots of interesting information throughout about inedogenous peoples of Patagonia.”

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4.Ushuaia: Off-Road 4X4 Lakes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 7 hours · from $158

Take a 4x4 ride across Tierra del Fuego to Lakes Escondido and Fagnano, then enjoy a Patagonian barbecue with Malbec.

“We really enjoyed this trip a lot. Our guide Christian was very knowledgeable about the area around the lake, as well as the town of Ushuaia. The team is very skilled at doing BBQs, the steak and the chorizo pan were delicious, and portions were huge too. Never felt more at home and being taken care of, would definitely do it again, thanks a lot.”

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5.4WD Off-Road Lakes Adventure in Tierra del Fuego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $157

Trade Ushuaia’s usual bus route for muddy forest tracks, two great lakes, canoeing, and a generous asado with Malbec.

“Fantastic 4WD crazy ride, beautiful forest, then canoeing on the Hidden Lake. Insanely great lunch, asado/barbecue with good Malbec wine. Visiting husky dogs. Matias, excellent driver, all the guys were friendly and fun.”

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6.Lakes off road

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $145

Explore Tierra del Fuego by ATV and 4x4, with Andean views, Escondido and Fagnano lakes, lunch, and hotel pickup from Ushuaia.

“Admittedly our Spanish is lacking but when we reserved the trip I included this information. We were grouped with 4 other fluent Spanish speakers. Our guide, Diego, did his best to say everything in Spanish and then English, but this was a difficult task for him. I would highly recommend for the operator to try to group similar language speakers together. Overall the tour was great and the park is breathtakingly beautiful.”

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7.Escondido and Fagnano Lakes – 4×4 Off Road Experience with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $197

Ride rugged 4x4 trails from Ushuaia to Lakes Escondido and Fagnano, with mountain views, forest tracks, and an Argentine barbecue lunch.

“Great driver. He maneuvered the terrain well. Unfortunately the weather didn’t allow us to see in some locations but still we had a wonderful day and learned about the forest and plants. We saw where winter activities take place. We did see some breathtaking views of the mountains and rainbow.”

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8.El Calafate: 4WD Adventure with Optional Hike or Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 4 hours · from $142

Ride a 4x4 above El Calafate for wide Lake Argentino views, then choose a rocky walk, winter slide, or 2,920-meter zipline descent.

“the view is wonderful, but price for 4 h is to hight 119 Euro, and they told me für zip line option I have to book online extra, than it's really too much”

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9.El Calafate: Monte León 4×4 Wolves and Penguins Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 15 hours · from $250

Spend 15 hours from El Calafate exploring Monte León by 4x4, with penguins, sea lions, steppe wildlife, lunch, and coastal views.

“Viagem em um caminhão 4x4 muito moderno e robusto, com guias muito simpáticos e preparados. Porém a viagem de 5h até o destino é cansativa e na nossa opinião não vake o esforço e desgaste para ver a atração final.”

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10.BIG FUEGIAN LAKES OFF-ROAD 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

Cross the Fuegian Andes by 4x4, reach remote lakes, enjoy a forest breakfast, and feast on Patagonian lamb near Ushuaia.

“Genial, Mauro hizo que la experiencia fuera aún mejor.”

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11.Ushuaia 4WD Off-Road Adventure: Hidden Lakes & Argentine BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $154

Review of Ushuaia’s 8-hour 4WD tour to Fagnano and Escondido lakes, with muddy trails, an Argentine BBQ, wine, and seasonal canoeing.

“Excellent attention from Christian who acted as driver, guide and cook. Great job!”

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12.From Ushuaia: Private Fagnano Lake 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours

Ride a private 4WD from Ushuaia to Escondido and Fagnano lakes, with Andes views, a coffee stop, optional visits, and Patagonian lamb.

“Nicolas was prompt, professional, informed and friendly. He was experienced in the weather, routes, animals and history everywhere we travelled. He was flexible enough to allow us to personalize our experience. Amazing vistas, lakes and valleys.”

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