The 13 4x4 & Off-Road Tours in Argentina That Earn Their Price

1.Iguazú Falls Adventure with 4WD & Boat Ride

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

Spend 12 hours at Iguazú National Park with a bilingual Spanish and English guide. Walk the Devil’s Throat and Superior Circuit, ride 8 kilometers along the Yacaratiá trail, then take a semi-rigid boat through rapids toward the Three Musketeers Falls. The boat requires good mobility and is limited to ages 12 and older.

“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

Join Catalejo Travel for a 3 to 4 hour 4x4 outing from Puerto Madryn. Guides such as Eduardo, Ed, Cynthia, Augusto, and Carolina take you over dunes, beaches, and rocky coastal tracks to Punta Loma, where you can see sea lions. Expect a bumpy ride, small groups, photo stops, and coffee or tea by the sea.

“The whole experience was amazing and totally different to coach tours as only four were in the off road vehicle. Our guide Eduardo? was a font of knowledge and passionate about the environment. We even went to a small cove where we saw lots of baby seals that were enchanting. The snack of empanada and coffee was a welcome treat. This tour is a must if you like off the beaten track and thrills! It is suitable for any age as my friend and I are 74 and 77 respectively - so go for it.”

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3.Native Cultures 4×4 Half-Day Excursion

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

Ride a 4x4 from El Calafate across the Patagonian steppe to Lake Argentino and Punta Walichu. Guides such as Sergio and Nacho explain Tehuelche culture, early explorers, geology, and rock art before a traditional lunch in a striking lakeside setting. The three-hour tour runs in English or Spanish.

“Um passeio muito bonito pelas montanhas e margens do Lago Argentino. O relato das culturas nativas foi muito bem apresentado pelo guia Sergio na visita ao sítio Arqueológico, que infelizmente teve seus hieróglifos parcialmente destruídos por vândalos no passado. O almoço foi bem peculiar em uma reentrância nas paredes de granito à beira do Lago.”

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4.Off-Road 4X4 Lakes Tour

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

Spend seven hours crossing the Fuegian Andes by 4x4, with stops at Lake Escondido and enormous Lake Fagnano. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide handles the rough roads, short walks, and lake views, followed by a generous barbecue with Malbec. Small groups are limited to eight, with pickup and return to your Ushuaia hotel.

“Our driver Christian was amazing! The day went perfectly. Lovely food. Stunning Views. I recommend this tour.”

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5.4WD Off-Road Lakes Adventure in Tierra del Fuego

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

Spend about eight hours exploring Tierra del Fuego from Ushuaia in a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Freddy, Christian, Claudio, and Matias have led this route through forest tracks to Lakes Fagnano and Escondido. Expect rough 4WD driving, summer canoeing or winter activities, and a generous lakeside 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

Set out from Ushuaia at 8:00 a.m. for a full-day ATV and 4x4 adventure through Tierra del Fuego. You will stop at Carbajal Valley, cross Paso Garibaldi, and follow old forest paths toward Escondido and Fagnano lakes. A guide such as Diego leads the trip, with transport, equipment, lunch, snacks, hot drinks, and alcoholic beverages included.

“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

Leave Ushuaia by 4x4 for Tierra Mayor, cross Garibaldi Pass, and reach Lakes Escondido and Fagnano by muddy forest tracks unavailable to ordinary cars. Guides such as Ignacio, Damian, David, and Raoul have led past departures. Expect mountain views, wildlife possibilities, a warm refuge stop, and a generous barbecue lunch with vegetarian and celiac options.

“Martin was amazing and friendly. Unique adventure. driving through the lake, going down the valley, having horseback riding and time to relax and enjoy a traditional Asada meal (grill meats). The farm and people were hospitable and kind.”

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8.4WD Adventure with Optional Hike or Zipline

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

Ride a 4x4 for 35 km across the hills above El Calafate, stopping at the Balcony for wide views of Lake Argentino and the Andes. Choose your descent when booking: a 90-minute trek, four zipline runs totaling 2,920 meters, or a 4x4 route with the Stone Labyrinth. A snack or lunch at Estancia Huyliche is included.

“The zipline Option was missing - I don’t know why”

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9.4 X 4 ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE ON THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES!

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Join a small group of up to eight for a three-hour Land Rover Defender ride from Puerto Madryn. Eduardo and the local driver-guides take you over dunes and rough coastal tracks to Punta Loma, Punta Este, Paraná Beach, and Cerro Avanzado, with sea lions, geology, photo stops, and coffee with a snack by the shore.

“Loved the variety of the trip . Very Knowledgeable and interesting guide who was happy to answer all questions . Eduardo was excellent - a lovely touch at the end to have coffee and croissants looking at a beautiful view. It was a most enjoyable trip which we would highly recommend.”

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10.Monte León 4×4 Wolves and Penguins Excursion

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

Ride from El Calafate to Monte León National Park in a sturdy 4x4 Overland, crossing the Patagonian steppe to reach penguins, sea lions, cormorants, and coastal cliffs. You get a guide, binoculars, lunch, drinks, and snacks. Guides such as Virginia, Alejandro, and Juan have earned praise for clear, friendly service.

“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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11.BIG FUEGIAN LAKES OFF-ROAD 4×4

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

Join a small group of up to six for an eight-hour 4x4 trip from Ushuaia across the Garibaldi Pass. You’ll walk through the forest to Hidden Lake, stop at Lake Fagnano, and eat lamb stew at a wooden forest refuge. Guides have included Mauro and Matias, who speaks French.

“Excellente excursion en tout petit groupe. Guide tres gentil, intéressant, avec plein d’anecdotes et explications sur les différents paysages, végétations, faune … et très bon conducteur ! Le rythme est tranquille, nous avons le temps de profiter de chaque endroit, Déjeuner typique et très bon ! On recommande !”

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

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

Spend eight hours crossing the Fuegian Andes in a Land Rover Defender or Toyota Hilux, then leave Route 3 for muddy logger tracks. See Fagnano and Escondido lakes, eat roast beef with wine by the water, and canoe for 45 minutes in summer if you choose that option. Winter trips swap canoeing for a lodge stop and snow activities.

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

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13.Private Fagnano Lake 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Ushuaia in a private Toyota SW4 with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Follow the Carbajal Valley, cross the Andes on rough forest roads, stop at Escondido and Fagnano lakes, then finish with lamb lunch at a ski center. Nicolas may guide your trip, and the route can be adjusted to your group.

“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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