Includes:
Boat transfers
Bilingual guides
Activity
Tickets to Los Glaciares National Park
Duration:
Approximately 14hours
Days and Hours:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays 8:00am
Notice:
Due to the winter, the Estancia Cristina is not available from May until October. Please do not book this service without consulting with our support team the availability for your travel dates. Click here to get more info.
The southern Patagonia weather can change radically several times a day. It is recommended that you bring appropriate clothing: athletic, comfortable, fleece-type jacket, windbreaker jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat, and scarf. Footwear: Sport footwear, boots or trekking boots.
- Estancia Cristina with Trekking:
is not allowed for children 7 years old and under. Their parents must accompany ages from 7 to 17. Only suitable for persons in good physical condition and the coordinator of the trip has the right to determine if participants are not physically fit or lack adequate clothing for the trek. No refunds can be made.
- Estancia Cristina with 4x4 tour (Discovery):
If the maximum number of passengers is exceeded, visitors will be divided in to groups by the tour coordinator of Estancia Cristina.
Please check that your flight booking in and out of El Calafate corresponds with the times and dates of your booking for no interruptions or problems with your full-day tour itinerary and experience.
After the booking process is completed, the following details are necessary to conclude your reservation and issue the activity vouchers:
- Full name as appears in the passport.
- Gender
- Passport number
- Country of origin (languages spoken or languages preferred on the tour)
- Date of Birth
- Hotel Name
This information is mandatory for every customer. Please send your details to
info@argentina4u.com after placing your reservation on-line or one of our representatives will contact you within the next 24 hours to request the missing data.
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Estancia Cristina is located in the heart of Los Glaciers National Park; the unique icy wilderness creates the perfect setting for unforgettable Patagonian ranch tour and all only a short boat trip from El Calafate! The intimate estancia Cristina offers a fascinating insight into the life and history of traditional Patagonian Gauchos (Argentinean cowboys) alongside an exciting selection of Estancia Cristina ranch tours and activities for the perfect El Calafate Estancia excursion.
The Estancia Cristina tour will begin at Port Punta Bandera where you’ll board the ranch boat tour, which will navigate across Lago Argentino, passing crowds of icebergs along the way. When sailing past the western front of the Upsala glacier you will have reached the authentic Estancia Cristina.
The Estancia Cristina day tour itinerary will continue with three options:
Estancia Cristina Regular Day Tour:
You’ll be taken on a guided walk up to Caterina River a popular fishing spot for typical Patagonian trout. The tour will follow to the local Chapel, around the Estancia and the historical Gaucho museum.
Estancia CristinaTrekking Tour:
Difficulty - Moderate. The Patagonia trekking tour begins by travelling 9.5 km up through mountainous roads in all-terrain vehicles, passing stunning glacial landscapes. From the peak of the mountain you can enjoy privileged views of the eastern front of Upsala Glacier, Lake Guillermo, Southern Patagonian Ice and Andes. The trekking tour’s descent will be made by foot in search of Cañadon de los fossils, a gorge filled with unique ancient marine fossils.
Estancia Cristina 4x4 Tour:
Start your 4x4 tour with a guided visit to the Costumbrista museum (old shearing shed). From there will begin your ascent in 4x4 vehicles. After 9.5km of mountainous terrain you will reach the Continental ice shelter and commence a 30 minute walk to explore the glacial Patagonian surroundings by visiting the eastern front of Upsala Glacier, Lake Guillermo, Southern Patagonian Ice and the Andes.
All ranch tours and activities will conclude at Estancia Cristina before commencing the boat journey back to Port Punta Bandera and El Calafate.
This Estancia Cristina tour has something for everyone! Select your fun full day activity to create the perfect day for you and your family to have the real Patagonian Gaucho experience!
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