Description
Estancia Cristina Trekking combines navigation to the Upsala Glacier area, a trek through the Cañadón de los Fósiles (Fossil Canyon), and a visit to the Upsala Viewpoint. This experience allows you to enjoy unique views of the glacier from the viewpoint, tour the estancia lands in 4×4 vehicles, and explore an ancient glacial canyon with abundant fossils.
If you book with transfer from El Calafate, hotel pick-up starts at 7:30 a.m., and then you will head to Puerto de la Cruz in Punta Bandera, 47 km from the city. For those who choose to go directly to the port, the meeting time will be at 8:30 a.m.. The boat departs at 9:00 a.m., sailing through the North Arm of Lago Argentino to the Upsala Channel, where you can see the western front of the glacier surrounded by icebergs. The navigation continues through the Cristina Channel until arriving at the estancia.
After disembarking, ascend in 4×4 vehicles through a landscape of great geological interest. From the Upsala Viewpoint, you get a privileged view of the eastern front of the glacier, Lago Guillermo, and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
From the viewpoint, the trek through the Cañadón de los Fósiles begins, where fossil remains of the last marine ingression exposed by glacial action can be observed. The walk lasts approximately 4 hours until returning to Estancia Cristina, with a medium/high level of difficulty. During the tour, enjoy the included lunch in the Cañadón.
Finally, return to Estancia Cristina and then embark again to Puerto de Punta Bandera, arriving in El Calafate around 8:00 p.m., after having experienced the only excursion in Los Glaciares National Park that allows you to get close to the Upsala Glacier while doing a unique trek.
Includes
- Transfer (optional)
- Navigation
- 4×4 tour
- Specialized guide
- Guided trekking
- Lunch
Does not include
- National Park entrance fee
Useful information
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (with transfer) / 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (without transfer)
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Difficulty: Medium/High
