The Costs Associated with Hunting in Argentina
Pre-Trip Costs
Finding Your Package
First, choose your big game hunting package based on your desired destination and the species you are interested in hunting. The package descriptions will each lay out the itinerary, along with the expected trophy, accommodations, and dining. It will clearly list what each package includes, and what it does not include.
Based on this information, you can decide which package meets all your wants and needs. There is something for everyone, regardless of level of experience. Many packages even offer one-on-one guidance for those looking to get a few pointers and individualized training. Although this is a trip to enjoy the great outdoors, your stay will feel far from roughing it.
Many packages include a room at a deluxe lodge and 3 meals a day prepared by a private chef along with an open bar. The prices of packages vary, but to break it down per hunter for one of our favorite hunts, the Gold Medal Red Stag Hunting in El Carrizal, La Pampa, can range from $8,000 to $19,000 based on game size. This price range covers Gold Medal from 351” to 500”. For Red Stags over 500”, pricing will be provided upon request. A non-hunter companion can also come along for just $1,500.
Visa & Passport
U.S. Citizens
If you are a United States citizen, a visa is not necessary. However, you will need an up to date passport in order to travel in and out of the country. You can apply for your passport online or in person. In total, a new adult U.S. passport costs about $165 and $130 for a renewal. Be sure to allow at least 8-11 weeks for processing to ensure your passport is ready in time for your trip.
Non U.S. Citizens
Non U.S. citizens will additionally need a visa. Argentina now allows most countries to get an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) rather than having to obtain a paper visa. Similar to a passport, it is easiest to apply for a visa online. For the standard iVisa, it will take 10 to 16 days to process and will cost $235. A standard paper visa costs around $200 but is more difficult to acquire yourself.
Airfare
U.S. Citizens
The following airlines fly most frequently to Argentina from the United States:
- Aerolineas Argentinas
- American Airlines
- LATAM Airlines
- Delta
East Coast
The rates for a round trip flight to Argentina leaving from Miami range from $620 to around $1,200. The price will increase or decrease depending on how direct your flight is and the area of Argentina you are headed to. Round trip flights to Argentina leaving from New York range from around $750 to $2,500.
Popular East Coast Airports:
Central
The round trip flights from Chicago range from around $1,100 to $2,100, while the flights out of Austin Texas range from $1,000 to $1,600. On average, northern central areas of The United States have higher flight costs to Argentina than southern areas.
Popular West Coast Airports:
West Coast
The rates for a round trip flight to Argentina from Los Angeles range from about $800 to $3,300. More Northern areas of the west coast such as San Francisco have a similar price range, but flight costs seem to be slightly higher on average.
Popular West Coast Airports:
Non U.S. Citizens
Europe
The average flight from Europe to Argentina is $1,500.
Popular Airlines:
- Air France (France)
- Iberia (Spain)
- Air Europe (Spain)
- Level (Spain)
- British Airways (England)
- KLM (Netherlands)
- Lufhtansa (Germany)
Popular Airports:
- Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Asia
Flying to Argentina from Asian countries is less common, but still possible. You may have to first fly to the headquarters of any of the airlines that are flying to Argentina. There may be extra costs associated with this extra step in travel. On average this trip costs around $2,000.
Popular Airlines:
- ANA All Nippon Airways.
- Japan Airlines.
- Cathay Pacific Airways.
- EVA Air.
- Hainan Airlines.
- China Southern Airlines.
- Garuda Indonesia
Popular Airports:
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
- Haneda Airport (HND)
- Incheon International Airport (INC)
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Australia
There is no direct flight from Australia to Argentina. The fastest one will take 17 hours and has one stop. It costs $2,039 on average to fly to Argentina from Australia.
Popular Airlines:
- Air New Zealand (if traveling from Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney)
- Air Canada (if traveling from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney)
- Emirates (if traveling from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney)
- LATAM (if traveling from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney)
- Qatar (if traveling from Canberra, Melbourne. Perth or Sydney)
- United (if traveling from Sydney)
- Delta (if traveling from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney)
Popular Airports:
- Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Perth Airport (PER)
Africa
On average a flight from Africa to Argentina is about $1,000.
Popular Airlines:
- Ethiopian Airlines
Popular Airports:
Cost During Your Trip
Extra Costs
There are several extra costs to consider. Once you arrive, reception and transfers in Buenos Aires typically cost $150. You will also need to have a hunting license in order to hunt both birds and game, which costs $400. It will cost $60 per animal for a tag.
Ammunition
Gun rental including ammunition will be $50 a day. For a box of 25 shotgun shells, it costs $15. You can read about purchasing a gun and ammo in Argentina along with bringing your own gun and ammunition into Argentina in our Ammunition blog.
Add Ons
You will have the option to hunt various other species than your specific package includes. Adding blackbuck hunting will be an extra $1,800, axis deer will be an additional $2,400, and water buffalo hunting will cost $4,000 extra.
Cost of Guns & Ammunition in Argentina
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Local Adventures Outside of SAAS
While you are in the beautiful country of Argentina, you may want to venture out on a few non-hunting related excursions. Many of our hunters have thoroughly enjoyed visiting local attractions such as Iguazu Falls, which lays on Argentina’s border with Brazil. Buenos Aires is also a huge attraction with its famous cities of Recoleta, La Boca, and Tango. Here you find museums, public gardens, art galleries, boutique shops, and cafes. Argentina is known for its excellent food and wine, along with music and dancing. Read our blog about the weather in Argentina to get ideas for the time of year you decide to visit.
Post Trip Costs
Shipping You Trophy Home
Shipping your trophy home will entail a few extra costs. The package already includes the trophy fee for one Gold medal red stag (or whichever species you signed up for) class according to the package price. It also includes field preparation of trophies and shipping to export companies in Buenos Aires. Packing and export documentation cost an extra $250 per trophy.
Currency in Argentina
In Argentina, the currency is called Argentine pesos, or ARS. The symbol for pesos is the same as the dollar sign, so be careful not to get confused. Usually, when something is written in US dollars in Argentina, there will be a ‘U’ before the dollar sign. One Argentine peso is worth much less than one dollar. In fact, one US dollar is equivalent to 110.18 Argentine pesos. Two decades ago, the Argentine peso was on par with a US dollar, but inflation in Argentina has caused a large gap to form between the two.
How to Bring Your Hunting Trophy Home from Argentina
How to Bring Your Trophy Home Once your Argentinian hunt by South American Adventure Safaris has come to an end, one of the final things to consider is the taxidermy of your trophy and how you are going to ship it home. There are several steps involved in these processes, making it potentially pricey and…
Currency in Argentina
In Argentina, the currency is called Argentine pesos, or ARS. The symbol for pesos is the same as the dollar sign, so be careful not to get confused. Usually, when something is written in US dollars in Argentina, there will be a ‘U’ before the dollar sign. One Argentine peso is worth much less than one dollar. In fact, one US dollar is equivalent to 110.18 Argentine pesos. Two decades ago, the Argentine peso was on par with a US dollar, but inflation in Argentina has caused a large gap to form between the two.
2023 Update
Overall, the costs associated with hunting in Argentina have seen a slight bump in 2023. This increase is seen in a few small places such as paying a few more dollars for shotgun shells and an increase in pricing regarding proper import of firearms into Argentina. Similarly, flights to Argentina have slightly increased in price. Round trips from JFK in New York to Argentina now start at around $900, which is about an $150 increase in the base price for this round trip flight in recent years. What’s more, the general pricing for hunting permits in Argentina have increased about $100 in recent years to a start of $500 for an annual license. That being said, inflation continues to kill the value of the Argentine peso. Decades ago, the Argentine peso and the US dollar were on par with each other, but now a USD is worth about 250 pesos, which is more than double the conversion rate just a few years ago.
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