Origins: Argentina
March 3 – March 17
An immersive natural history journey across four provinces of Argentina
Join The Leakey Foundation for an unforgettable tour of Argentina from March 3-17, 2026. You will experience an immersive natural history journey, exploring archaeological sites, breathtaking landscapes, and local villages–from Argentina’s east coast to the edge of the Andes and down to the southernmost reaches of the country.
Your tour will take you through the provinces of Buenos Aires, Chubut, Santa Cruz, and La Tierra del Fuego. You’ll enjoy exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to heritage sites. You’ll also meet with Leakey Foundation scientists working on active excavations, and learn from experts who will bring Argentina’s anthropological and archaeological history to life.
Reserve your space
The trip is designed by travel company Hautes Côtes for an intimate group of 12-16 travelers. A few spaces are still available.
To join the tour, you must first become a Leakey Foundation Fellow by giving at the Fellows level or higher. Fellows are dedicated supporters who invest in the science of human origins because they know how understanding our shared past can change the world. Your gift of $1,000 or $84 per month supports our mission and makes you eligible to join the Fellows Tour.
Email our Executive Director, Sharal Camisa Smith to learn more about becoming a Fellow and joining the tour.
Explore the itinerary and reserve your space at https://www.hautescotes.com/trip/leakeyargentina (use password Argentina26)
Highlights include
- Visits to Trelew, La Cueva de Las Manos (Cave Art), and El Cafalate glaciers
- Guided tours to Patagonia and Los Glaciares National Parks
- Deep dive into Buenos Aires meeting with professors, archaeologists, and cultural specialists
- Cruise and visits around Tierra del Fuego to see the penguins, whales, and nomadic sites dating back 10,000 years
- Southern Hemisphere stargazing to see the Milky Way without any light pollution.
- Authentic cultural and gastronomic experiences
- Talks from Leakey Foundation grantees and scientists throughout the program
Price
Based on a minimum of 12 participants
$17,960 USD per person in a double room sharing
$2,355 USD single supplement
Inclusions
- 14 nights’ accommodation
- Breakfast daily
- All lunches and dinners with selected wine, beer, tea coffee and other beverages
- All transportation throughout the program, including private arrival and departure transfers
- Private English-speaking guides throughout the program
- All entries to sites as outlined in the program
- Experts joining us at meals, talks, and for visits throughout the trip
- Special access and special cultural experiences
- Hearing helpers for our guided walks and talks
Optional Extension
The Leakey Foundation will offer an optional three-night post-trip extension to the province of Formosa to visit the Leakey-funded owl monkey research site. The Owl Monkey Project has been a research, conservation, and education project for over 25 years. In addition to the study of Owl Monkeys, the project also aims to understand the flora and fauna that constitute the characteristic ecosystem of the humid Gran Chaco.
