Cañadón de los Fósiles Expedition

This is truly a full patagonia experience where you take a boat out to the estancia and go past glaciers, and then immediately are in an idealic setting that has nature everywhere. This spot is an incredible getaway and was one of the highlights of our trip especially with the fossil canyon hike and the asada dinner. There are many hikes that you can take right from the cabins. The hotel is very very well run. What a treat.

I cannot recommend doing this activity more. It has been one of my favourite hikes! The staff at Estancia Christina are truly amazing, I had an incredible time here to do the Fossil Canyon Expedition. It was a one of a kind experience and my guide Augostina was very knowledgeable and excellent company during my trek through the canyon. The bus that came to pick me up from El Calafate was very much on time. We went to Puerto Bandera where we were out on a boat to head to the estancia. The boat ride is so incredible, the captain and crew do their best to make you feel comfortable and they take you as close as possible to the icebergs. There’s also a slight detour to see the Upsala glacier whilst on the boat. They give you a band and a very well detailed set of instructions on the boat. When I got off I was welcomed by my tour guide. I seemed to have been the only one for the hike on the day, so it felt very personalized. My guide Augostina did a fantastic job making me feel welcome and took me down the canyon at a very good pace. I was offered hiking poles before we embarked on our 14km hike, which was so thoughtful. The hike in itself was incredible - the canyon is so full of colours and you get to see the upsala glacier from many angles at the beginning of the hike too. The whole canyon is covered in fossils and so stunning. I didn’t want to add too many photos as to ruin the delightful surprise that is the whole canyon. Additionally, hats off to the chef. I got a lovely veggie sandwich (grilled veggies, cream cheese, cheese and some lovely seasoning), a brownie (so fresh), a piece of fruit and a large water bottle that was neatly packed for my lunch in the canyon. The food was absolutely delicious! If you’re thinking about doing this activity, just do it! It’s a one of a kind opportunity. I haven’t been able to experience this anywhere else but here!

Cuando fui retocando las fotos, al recorrer este paisaje tan distinto, tan poco convencional, tomé dimensión de lo que hemos recorrido. Esto es una herida de nuestro territorio aún no cicatrizada, hace solo 100 años, una milésima de segundo para los tiempos geológicos, que una cuchilla de hielo cortaba y aplastaba la piel de La Tierra y, siento que éramos como el insecto más pequeño, recorriéndola. ME SIENTO EUFÓRICO DE HABER, DECIDIDO A MIS CASI 85 AÑOS, ANIMARME A ESTO.