Estancia Cristina & Upsala Glacier Cruise
Estancia Cristina & Upsala Glacier Cruise
Ready for a day full of Patagonian nature and icy landscapes? After picking you up at your hotels at the scheduled time, we'll set off on an hour's drive to the quay at Punta Bandera.
Then we'll hop on board a boat and set sail to Estancia Cristina. We'll cruise down the Upsala channel on a 2.5-hour boat trip, approaching the magnificent glacier. After disembarking at Estancia Cristina, we'll start a medium-difficulty hike through the area.
Accompanied by your guide, you'll cross a Patagonian forest, spotting numerous Antarctic beech trees and, probably, several species of endemic birds. We'll ascend until we reach a viewpoint from where we'll have a panoramic view of Lake Argentino.
The route will continue uphill with one goal in mind: to reach the Perros waterfall. You'll be amazed by the waterfall and the high view of the Caterina River valley. We'll then enter the estancia's museum to learn a little more about rural life in this region. We'll also visit the chapel, the water mill and other points of interest.
Finally, we'll take a boat to the port of Punta Bandera, where a minibus will be waiting to take us back to El Calafate. We'll arrive at the hotels after around 12.5 hours together.
Lunch Option
You can either choose to bring your own food with you or to book the tour option that includes a lunch of two empanadas, a main dish (lamb stew or pesto pasta, to choose), a flan for dessert, a glass of wine or a soft drink and a coffee and tea.
Book 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
2.5 hour boat ride to the Glacier Upsala
Lunch (depending on selection)
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 the previous day (8:15 pm), subject to availability. 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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