Estancia Cristina Hike & Boat Tour
Estancia Cristina Hike & Boat Tour
We'll start the tour by picking you up from your hotel at the scheduled time and heading towards Estancia Cristina, where a day packed with nature and breathtaking landscapes awaits us.
We'll arrive at the Punta Bandera quay after around an hour's drive, where we'll hop on a boat that will take us to Estancia Cristina. Cruising along the Upsala channel, we'll be able to admire the enormous ice wall of the Upsala Glacier from the water. You can take all the photos you want on this 2.5-hour boat ride.
When we arrive at Estancia Cristina you'll climb on board an offroading vehicle driven by your guide and head to a viewpoint that offers incredible views of the glacier and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
Then we'll set off on a 14-kilometre hike that will take us through the Cañadón de los Fósiles. This area is full of million-year-old fossils, and your guide will show you the most important ones.
Halfway through the hike, we'll take a short break to eat and recharge our batteries with a full lunch consisting of two sandwiches, a biscuit, fruit and water. After lunch, we'll continue on our hike until we reach Estancia Cristina at 5:30 pm.
Then we'll sail back to Punta Bandera, where the vehicle that will take us back to El Calafate will be waiting for us. We'll get to the hotels after around 12.5 hours together.
Tour without Transfers
Do you want to travel to Estancia Cristina yourself? You can book without transfers. If you do, you'll have to meet your guide at the pier at the Estancia, located at Punta Bandera, at 8:15 am. On the return journey, the boat will drop you back off at the quay at 7 pm.
More Information
Duration
12h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off (depending on selection)
Transport by minibus (depending on selection)
English–speaking guide
Lunch
Not included
Admission ticket to Los Glaciers National Park: 15,000 ARS (US$ 12.73) for Argentinian adults, 45,000 ARS (US$ 38.20) for foreign adults, 5,000 ARS (US$ 4.24) for children aged 6 to 10, and free for children under 6
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Ryan's Travel S.a.
Corporate name: RYAN'STRAVEL S.A.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - Your safety is our priority. Civitatis works with certified providers for reliable and safe adventures. More information
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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