Estancia Cristina Full-Day Trip from El Calafate with Lunch
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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.13 hours
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Adult : 1
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Food and drink : Lunch. Starter/Main Plate/Dessert + Wine and Soft drink. Try the tipical patagonian lamb! Vegetarian option also available.
Navigation to/from the Estancia
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Entrance Fee Ticket
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El Calafate(Pass By)
El Calafate, ArgentinaYour day begins at 7 am with pickup from your hotel in downtown El Calafate, the perfect start to your Patagonian adventure!View Location1
Lago Argentino
, El Calafate, ArgentinaTravel 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.2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Upsala Expediciones
El Calafate, ArgentinaThrough towering icebergs, head to the north arm of Lake Argentino up to the last permitted point of navigation on the Upsala Channel, where stunning views of the Upsala Glacier await. Continue sailing through the Cristina Canal to the point of disembarking at the Estancia, arriving around 11:30am. 1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Having disembarked, an expert guide will welcome you and take you on an exciting trek through the surrounding valley. The hike unfolds along an ecotone area, a beautiful, semi-arid place carpeted in native shrubs and grasses. Next, the walk gradually ascends to an elevated lookout point that bestows sweeping views of the valley beyond, over Lake Argentino and Lake Pearson across to the towering Andes Mountains.
From here, continue on a path sloping gently uphill, until you reach the highlight of this trek: Los Perros River Waterfall, also a fantastic spot for observing flowers and plant life especially orchids.
Later on, having returned from the trek, enjoy a traditionnal lunch with drinks.
In the afternoon, visit the Folkloric Museum with your guide, located in what used to be an old shearing shed, where they will introduce the history of the Estancia. Start a walk to visit the Caterina River and Chapel and then tour the historic town of Estancia. 7 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Lago Argentino
, El Calafate, ArgentinaAround 5:30 pm, head back to the boat to start the journey back to Punta Bandera port, and from there, back to El Calafate.3 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationEl Calafate(Pass By)
El Calafate, ArgentinaThe drop-off at hotels will be at approximately 8pm.View LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Departure Point: Centrally located El Calafate hotels.View Location
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Departure Point: Centrally located El Calafate hotels.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- 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.
- Travelers will be picked up 1 hour before departure time
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Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• A small amount of walking is involved • Not wheelchair accessible • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required • Warm clothing and walking shoes • Children must be accompanied by an adult - Passengers must have their tickets with them on the day of the excursion, otherwise they will not be able to board. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us! OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)Cancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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