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Estancia Cristina Full-Day Trip from El Calafate with Lunch

Location El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
$354
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Overview

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.
Estancia Cristina Full-Day Trip from El Calafate with Lunch
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 13 hours

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

Meeting point
El Calafate
Departure Point: Centrally located El Calafate hotels.
Return details
El Calafate
Departure Point: Centrally located El Calafate hotels.

  • 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. (pass by)
  • 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

  • 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
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Estancia Cristina Full-Day Trip from El Calafate with Lunch

    Location El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
    $354
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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