Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
On this all-encompassing expedition, we will ride in 4×4 vehicles across the Patagonian landscapes to reach the privileged lookout point over the Campo de Hielo Patagónico Sur and Glaciar Upsala. When we return to the Estancia, there will be time to visit the museum, the main lodge and its surroundings.and tour the historic Estancia Cristina ranch.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snacks during boat ride
Professional guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Please it is mandatory to receive your Hotel information, in El Calafate in order to organize the service.
The pick up commence at 7:30am.
Upsala Glacier, El Calafate, Argentina Estancia Cristina has the great advantage of being extremely close to the Upsala Glacier, one of the most awe-inspiring sights in Los Glaciares National Park that’s only a few kilometers from our lodge. Perhaps the most unforgettable experience when staying with us is cruising along the waters of Lake Argentino, with soaring mountains and icebergs as a dramatic backdrop before reaching the face of mighty Upsala itself.
Lago Argentino, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina Estancia Cristina is tucked away in a pristine, north-westerly corner of Lake Argentino in Los Glaciares National Park, right at the furthest end of the Cristina Channel near the incredible Upsala Glacier. Our rural ranch is steeped in history, founded over a century ago in 1914 by Joseph and Jessie Masters, who came from the UK to start a new life in this beautiful yet utterly remote place. 360 minutes
Lago Argentino, El Calafate, Argentina We will glide over the waters of Lake Argentino’s Northern Arm to reach the furthest possible point of navigation in the Upsala
Channel, where we can enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the Upsala Glacier’s immense front. 180 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended that you wear hiking boots/shoes, jacket, comfortable clothing and windbreaker
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
donnahE368OU
01 Jun 2025
Service was impeccable, food delicious, guides knowledgeable, and scenery unparalleled. We hiked to well above Upsala, viewed prehistoric fossils, enjoyed a lovely waterfall and retreated to lovely casitas,
OnAir56501125996
05 May 2025
Very comfortable boat.
The landscape, stunning.
The lunch they serve (breakfast) besides tasty, satisfies a lot. Great explanation.
541JuanG
25 Apr 2025
Simply GREAT!
Best decision to go to estancia Cristina and do the 4x4
They will pick you up from your hotel, the boat trip is easy, yes 2 hours, but the views are fantastic, you get coffee and pastries and the boat has WiFi.
Estancia Cristina! What a place!
You cannot miss the 4x4 or the long treking.
The will take you with this truck on a road that is really rough.
When you get there, a little hike and you will see 3 glaciers, with a scenery that cannot be more PATAGONIA.
Back to the estancia you will enjoy a great lunch!!! With wine!! And after that a visit to the estancia museum!
And all of this with SUPERB GUIDES!!
Thank you Brenda, Timo and Mati!!
This tour in
Argentina
is organized by
Viva Patagonia
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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