Estancia Cristina Full-Day Trip from El Calafate with Lunch

3.9
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13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Local guide
Starter/Main Plate/Dessert + Wine and Soft drink. Try the tipical patagonian lamb! Vegetarian option also available.
Navigation to/from the Estancia
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Entrance Fee Ticket

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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Meeting point
El Calafate

Departure Point: Centrally located El Calafate hotels.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • El Calafate (Pass by)

    Your day begins at 7 am with pickup from your hotel in downtown El Calafate, the perfect start to your Patagonian adventure! 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.

    Admission ticket free
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    Sail among majestic icebergs along the northern arm of Lake Argentino to the Upsala Channel, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the glacier. Continue through the Cristina Channel to Estancia Cristina, arriving around 11:30 a.m. A knowledgeable guide will welcome you for a scenic hike through a beautiful Patagonian valley, crossing an ecotone area rich in native vegetation. The trail gradually climbs to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the valley, Lake Argentino, Lake Pearson, and the towering Andes mountains. The highlight of the trek is the Los Perros River Waterfall, an ideal spot for observing local flora, especially orchids and other native plants. After the hike, enjoy a traditional Patagonian lunch with drinks included. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional Patagonian lunch, then visit the Folkloric Museum and explore the Caterina River, chapel, and historic village. At 5:30 p.m., return by boat to Punta Bandera, and head back to El Calafate

    7 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
Supplied by Tangol

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Lunch Cruises
Water Tours
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