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El Calafate · Santa Cruz · Argentina
Estancia Cristina & Fossil Canyon Trek
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From $501.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This tour's an adventure like no other. It will take you to travel in 4x4 vehicles a mountain road that used to be hidden by the presence of glaciers, to reach the refuge of Continental Icefield and from there, make a trek through the most beautiful landscapes ever seen. With our tour Estancia Cristina Trekking Canyon of Fossils, you can see landmarks such as the Mirador del Upsala and its imposing eastern front, Lago Guillermo, Hielo Patagónico Sur, and Cerros Murallón and Don Bosco, to finish at the amazing Canyon of Fossil
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Sail the Lago Argentino on board a modern boat
- Go off the beaten path with 4x4 vehicles
- Trek your way to amazing lookout points
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
The tour will start with hotel central pick-ups to go to Punta Bandera Port, where will board a modern boat that will take us to the ranch and make the tour there. Once we get there, 4x4 vehicles will be waiting for us to start the 9,5 km tour through the Cordón Feruglio, a mountain road that used to be hidden because of the glaciers. During this trip, we will enjoy the geological landscapes until we arrive at the Continental Ice Shelter. From there, we will make a 20-minute walking tour to arrive at Upsala Point of View, located 550 meters high, from where we will appreciate Lago Guillermo, Upsala Glacier Oriental Front, South Patagonian Ice and Murallón and Don Bosco Hills. After this, we will start another trek to descend to Fossil Canyon, an area where you will observe fossil concentration, a vestige of the last marine entrance that has been exposed by the glacial action. Finally, we will visit the last part to get to Cristina Ranch Valley, from where we will get back to the boat and go to Punta Bandera Port. Once we arrive there, we will return to the central hotels in Calafate.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
El Calafate
Boating.
Continued
El Calafate
Hiking.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Round trip transfer from Punta Bandera to hotels. Professional Guide
Not Included
Lunch Entrance to the National Park (must be paid in local cash). Gratuities
What to Bring
Bring a water bottle, warm jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, and sneakers. lunch will be taken during the trek, so each passenger must bring their own lunch box.
Restrictions
If the coordinator Estancia Cristina determines that passengers who have chosen this activity are not in physical condition or without proper clothing for trekking, they may not participate, not accepting claims or refunds.
Meeting & Pickup
The pickup is only from selected hotels located in the city center. If your hotel is outside the pickup area, we will assign you the closest meeting point. Please, provide the name and address of your hotel.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please provide the following information for each guest: - Full name - Date of birth - Nationality - Passport number & expiration date Please, send this information to grupoportales@tangol.com
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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