Estancia Cristina Full-Day Trip from El Calafate with Lunch
Enjoy a full-day guided tour, ideal for those who want to keep exploring all that Argentinean Patagonia has to show us. The tour begins with a navigation through the icebergs, sailing right in front of the Upsala Channel, in a journey towards the Estancia Cristina, where you will spend the rest of the day to learn its history and traditions. Visit the Folkloric Museum and the Estancia's surroundings and find amazing wildlife. This tour includes lunch and transportation by an air-conditioned coach.
Menu description:
Starter: two empanadas (meat and HUMITA [corn]).
Main Courser: Lamb casserole with roasted vegetables or Dry pasta with mushroom pesto and dried tomatoes.
Dessert: Flan.
Drinks: A soda or a glass of wine and coffee or tea.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Your day begins at 7 am with pickup from your hotel in downtown El Calafate, the perfect start to your Patagonian adventure!
Stop At: Lago Argentino, El Calafate Argentina
Travel around 30 miles (45 km) along a road that will take you through the countryside, littered with picturesque wooden houses.
Having reached the port of Punta Bandera, on Lake Argentino, board a modern and comfortable boat, that at approximately 8:15am, will leave behind the port to begin the navigation.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Upsala Glacier, El Calafate Argentina
Through towering icebergs, head to the north arm of Lake Argentino up to the last permitted point of navigation on the Upsala Channel, where stunning views of the Upsala Glacier await. Continue sailing through the Cristina Canal to the point of disembarking at the Estancia, arriving around 11:30am.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Estancia Cristina (Commercial Offices), Av. del Libertador 1037, Z9405 El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Having disembarked, an expert guide will welcome you and take you on an exciting trek through the surrounding valley. The hike unfolds along an ecotone area, a beautiful, semi-arid place carpeted in native shrubs and grasses. Next, the walk gradually ascends to an elevated lookout point that bestows sweeping views of the valley beyond, over Lake Argentino and Lake Pearson across to the towering Andes Mountains.
From here, continue on a path sloping gently uphill, until you reach the highlight of this trek: Los Perros River Waterfall, also a fantastic spot for observing flowers and plant life especially orchids.
Later on, having returned from the trek, enjoy a traditionnal lunch with drinks.
In the afternoon, visit the Folkloric Museum with your guide, located in what used to be an old shearing shed, where they will introduce the history of the Estancia. Start a walk to visit the Caterina River and Chapel and then tour the historic town of Estancia.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Lago Argentino, El Calafate Argentina
Around 5:30 pm, head back to the boat to start the journey back to Punta Bandera port, and from there, back to El Calafate.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
The drop-off at hotels will be at approximately 8pm.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Warm clothing and walking shoes are recommended"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
07:00 AM
Duración: 13 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Traveler pickup is offered
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.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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