El Calafate Trip Overview
This full-day program offers alternatives, both for those who prefer an afternoon quiet walk and history, as for those who want adventure activities such as trekking and 4×4 cruises. The routes, framed by the Andes mountain range, glaciers and Lake Argentino, put us in contact with a natural environment, unique and remote, with the culture, the life of the pioneers and the interesting relationship of them with famous explorers of the last century. In the option of Cañadón de los Fósiles, after arriving at Estancia, you travel in all-terrain vehicles on a mountain path. Being able have a privileged view of the Eastern front of the Upsala Glacier, Lake Guillermo, Southern Patagonian Ice and Cordillera de los Andes. Descend in search of the Cañadón de los Fósiles, deposit of remains marine fossils Valley of unique features within the park. Available for children from 12 years old.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: El Calafate, Argentina
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
This full-day program offers alternatives, both for those who prefer an afternoon quiet walk and history, as for those who want adventure activities such as trekking and 4×4 cruises. The routes, framed by the Andes mountain range, glaciers and Lake Argentino, put us in contact with a natural environment, unique and remote, with the culture, the life of the pioneers and the interesting relationship of them with famous explorers of the last century. In the option of Cañadón de los Fósiles, after arriving at Estancia, you travel in all-terrain vehicles on a mountain path. Being able have a privileged view of the Eastern front of the Upsala Glacier, Lake Guillermo, Southern Patagonian Ice and Cordillera de los Andes. Descend in search of the Cañadón de los Fósiles, deposit of remains marine fossils Valley of unique features within the park. Available for children from 12 years old.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Los Glaciares National Park, Los Glaciares National Park, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Estancia Cristina keeps a unique corner in the Los Glaciares National Park. Founded in 1914 by Joseph P. Masters and his wife, the Estancia still retains its essence, keeping alive the history of this pioneer family, that with effort and perseverance, they made this inhospitable and solitary place, a small paradise; its home.
Duration: 9 hours
Stop At: Lago Argentino, El Calafate Argentina
Once you have been picked up at your hotel you will be able to enjoy the views of the Patagonian Steppe (Desert) and Argentine Lake as you make the way to the port of Calafate.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Upsala Glacier, El Calafate Argentina
You will sail among icebergs and stunning Patagonian scenery aboard a luxurious and modern boat. It is on this journey that you will have the opportunity to see the western front of the Upsala glacier which is the second longest glacier in South America. The journey continues through the Cristina Canal and ending at Estancia Cristina just before noon.
Duration: 1 hour
