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Estancia Cristina & Fossil Canyon Trek

Estancia Cristina & Fossil Canyon Trek

By Tangol
Price is AU$1,084 per adult
Features
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Boat ride on Lake Argentino with views of nearby glaciers
  • Exhilarating 4x4 ride through mountainous landscapes
  • Views of mountain peaks & jagged glaciers at every angle
  • Chance to see fossils uncovered by glaciers in Fossil Canyon
  • Personalised small-group tour with local, professional guide

Activity location

  • Estancia Cristina
    • El Calafate, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • El Calafate, Argentina

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Estancia Cristina & Fossil Canyon Trek
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$1,083.76 x 1 AdultAU$1,083.76

Total
Price is AU$1,083.76

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Estancia Cristina and Fossil Canyon
  • What's includedWhat's includedCatamaran and 4x4 vehicle ride
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to selected hotels in El Calafate
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNational park entrance fee

Know before you book

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed.
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • If you have back, neck, joint, or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether to participate.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located El Calafate hotels. Please arrange pickup when you call to confirm your reservation. If your hotel is outside the pickup area, we will assign you the closest meeting point.
  • If the customer cancels at least 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure they'll receive a full refund. If the customer cancels within 3 days of the scheduled departure they will not receive a refund.
  • In the event that the excursion coordinator at Estancia Cristina determines that passengers who have chosen this activity are not in suitable physical condition or lack the appropriate clothing for the trekking, they will not be able to participate, and no claims or refunds will be accepted.

What you can expect

The tour begins with the pick-up of passengers from their hotels in the centre of El Calafate, to travel to the starting point of the excursion. The first stop is at Puerto Punta Bandera, where we will board a modern vessel that will take us to the Estancia area to begin the journey.

After disembarking, specially equipped 4x4 vehicles will be waiting for us to embark on a 9.5 km expedition through Cordón Feruglio, along a mountainous path that was recently covered by glaciers. Throughout the journey, we will enjoy breathtaking landscapes of geological wonders until we reach the refuge of Hielos Continentales.

From there, we will embark on an approximately 20-minute hike to reach the Upsala Viewpoint, located at 550 metres above sea level. From this vantage point, we will be able to appreciate Lake Guillermo and the majestic Eastern front of the Upsala Glacier, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, as well as the Murallón and Don Bosco hills.

After taking in the awe-inspiring views from the viewpoint, we will embark on another trek to descend to the Fossil Canyon, an area where a significant concentration of fossils can be observed. These fossils are remnants of the last marine ingressions that have been uncovered by glacial action.

Finally, we will travel a final stretch to reach the Valley of Estancia Cristina, from where we will begin the return journey towards the vessel that will take us back to Puerto Punta Bandera, and from there, to the passengers' hotels, concluding the tour.

Join us on this remarkable adventure that will transport you through stunning landscapes, ancient geological wonders, and the magnificence of glaciers. Experience the thrill of exploration, marvel at breathtaking vistas, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Temperature checks given to staff
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEstancia Cristina
    • El Calafate, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • El Calafate, Argentina