An unparalleled adventure awaits you. Embark on this journey aboard 4x4 vehicles. A mountain path, once veiled by glaciers, leads you to the Continental Ice Refuge. From there, set out on a trek through some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes you will ever encounter.
With our Estancia Cristina Trekking Cañadón de Fósiles tour, you’ll have the chance to witness remarkable highlights such as the majestic eastern face of the mountain, Lake Guillermo, the vast southern Patagonian ice field, and Cerros Murallón and Don Bosco, all culminating at the breathtaking Fossil Canyon.
Tour Description
The tour commences with the pick-up of passengers from their hotels in downtown El Calafate, followed by transportation to the excursion’s departure point. The initial stop is Puerto Punta Bandera , where we board a modern vessel that will transport us to the Estancia area to start our adventure.
Upon disembarking, specially equipped 4x4 vehicles will be ready to take us on a 9.5 km ride through Cordón Feruglio , along a mountain path that, until recently, was covered by glaciers. Along the way, we will enjoy remarkable geological scenery until we arrive at the Continental Ice Shelter.
From this point, we will set out on a hike of about 20 minutes to reach the Upsala viewpoint, located at an elevation of 550 meters. Here, we can take in the stunning views of Lake Guillermo, along with the impressive eastern face of the Upsala Glacier, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and the Murallón and Don Bosco mountains.
After soaking in the vistas from the lookout, we will embark on another trek descending toward the Cañadón de los Fósiles , an area renowned for its high concentration of fossils, remnants of the last marine incursion revealed by glacial activity.
To conclude, we will travel a final stretch to arrive at the Estancia Cristina Valley , from where we begin our return journey to the boat that will take us back to Puerto Punta Bandera . From there, passengers will be transferred back to their hotels, marking the end of the excursion.
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PRICES 2026-2027
Estancia Cristina Navigation With Trekking (Full Day)
Group Service. Includes: *transfer In/Out Punta Bandera – Hotels *professional Guide
- Start Time: 07:30
- Languages: ESP,ENG,POR
- Duration: 12 hrs
- Operation Days: Every day
Price per person based on a booking for 2 people. Prices may vary depending on the date and number of travelers.
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