Estancia Cristina and Upsala Glacier Adventure
Experience a truly unique adventure with our Estancia Cristina Discovery tour! You’ll navigate through stunning ice floes and travel in specially equipped 4x4 vehicles along mountain roads once concealed by glaciers. Then, embark on a trek through breathtaking landscapes unlike anything you’ve seen before.
The journey begins with a boat ride among the ice floes to Cristina Ranch, where you’ll explore the Museo Costumbrista. Along the way, take in spectacular views from the Upsala Viewpoint, Lago Guillermo, the South Patagonian Ice Field, and the majestic Murallón and Don Bosco Hills. Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Patagonia!
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Estancia Cristina and Upsala Glacier Adventure
Pickup included
What's included in Estancia Cristina and Upsala Glacier Adventure
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
El Calafate
The tour starts with hotels pick-up at 07 AM and after this, we will travel around 45 km by a route that will take us to the rural area from where we can appreciate the wood houses we will find there
Punta Banda
Once we get to Punta Bandera Port, in Lago Argentino, we will make a boat ride around 08.15 AM. We will cross the high ice floes and navigate the north arm of the Lago Argentino to get into the navigation limit allowed in Upsala Channel and have from there a beautiful front panoramic view of this glacier.
Estancia Cristina
We will continue along the Cristina Channel until we reach our disembarkation point at the ranch, arriving around 11:30 AM. You'll have approximately six hours to explore the area, including a visit to the Museo Costumbrista, housed in a former shearing shed, where you'll learn about the rich history of the ranch. Next, specially equipped 4x4 vehicles will be ready to take us on a 9.5-kilometer journey through the stunning Cordon Feruglio mountain road, which was covered by glaciers until recently. As we travel, you’ll enjoy breathtaking geological landscapes leading us to the Continental Ice Shelter. From there, we’ll embark on a 20-minute walk to the Upsala Viewpoint, perched 550 meters above sea level. This vantage point offers spectacular views of Lago Argentino, the Eastern Front of the Upsala Glacier, the South Patagonian Ice Field, and the Murallón and Don Bosco Hills.
Inclusions
- Professional Local Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Navigation to/from the Estancia
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fee Ticket
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
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Ticket Redemption
Passengers must have their tickets with them on the day of the excursion, otherwise they will not be able to board. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us! OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)