ESTANCIA CRISTINA & UPSALA GLACIER – BOAT, 4X4 & TREK EXPERIENCE

ESTANCIA CRISTINA & UPSALA GLACIER – BOAT, 4X4 & TREK EXPERIENCE

Season: Summer (October 1st to March 30th)
Duration: Approximately 13 hours
Departure time: 7:30 AM
Schedule: Full-day excursion
Child policy: Suitable for ages 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Difficulty level: Medium – includes hiking on uneven terrain

Itinerary:

• Departure from El Calafate to Puerto Punta Bandera

• 2-hour boat navigation through the North Arm of Lake Argentino, with iceberg views

• Enter Upsala Channel and sail to the panoramic viewpoint of the Upsala Glacier

• Disembark at Estancia Cristina

• 4x4 journey of 9.5 km to reach the trailhead

• 30-minute trek through glacial erosion terrain to the Upsala Glacier viewpoint

  • View of Lake Guillermo and the Patagonian Ice Field

• Return by 4x4 to the estancia

• Lunch included at the ranch (menu subject to change)

• Visit to the Costumbrista Museum to learn about the estancia's history

• Walk to the Caterina River to explore the mill, chapel, and main house

• Boat return to Punta Bandera and transfer back to El Calafate

Includes:

• Round-trip transportation from El Calafate

• Boat navigation on Lake Argentino

• Guided 4x4 + trek activities at Estancia Cristina

• Local guide

• Lunch

• Museum entry

Not included:

• Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park

• Beverages at lunch

• Trekking gear or proper shoes

• Tips

Departures: Daily during the season (weather permitting)

Important notes:

• If your selected date is unavailable, you may reschedule

• Bring warm, comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes

• The tour may be canceled due to extreme weather conditions