El Calafate Trip Overview
An ideal combination of adventures, glaciers and stories, as well as navigation between icebergs and stunning landscapes with views of the western front of the Upsala Glacier.
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: El Calafate, Argentina
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
An ideal combination of adventures, glaciers and stories, as well as navigation between icebergs and stunning landscapes with views of the western front of the Upsala Glacier.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Upsala Glacier, El Calafate Argentina
If you want to see the Upsala Glacier and know the Estancia, Discovery is the perfect option. The 4 × 4 ascent is done crossing a mountain path between forests and rivers, until you reach the Upsala Glacier Viewpoint, with views of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. The landscape is moved by its immensity. Visit to the Estancia, Costumbrista Museum, Chapel.
Boarding and departure in Puerto de Punta Bandera (APN) at 08.15 hours in a modern and comfortable boat.
Navigation between icebergs and imposing landscapes with views of the western front of the Upsala Glacier and from there along the Cristina Channel to the landing point at the Estancia.
Arrival at Estancia Cristina at 11:30 a.m.
Stay in the Stay 6 hours.
Guided visit to the Estancia Costumbrista Museum (former Shearing Shed) Ascent in all-terrain vehicles, traveling 9.5 km along a mountain path. Arrival at the refuge of Continental Ice. 30-minute walk on glacial erosion terrain.
Privileged view of the Eastern front of Upsala Glacier, Guillermo Lake, Southern Patagonian Ice and the Andes Mountains.
Return to the Estancia Helmet and board 17.30 hours. Arrival in Puerto Bandera approximately 19.00 hours.
Duration: 11 hours
