Estancia Cristina Full-Day Trip from El Calafate with Lunch

Your day begins at 7 am with pickup from your hotel in downtown El Calafate, the perfect start to your Patagonian adventure! Travel around 30 miles (45 km) along a road that will take you through the countryside, littered with picturesque wooden houses. Having reached the port of Punta Bandera, on Lake Argentino, board a modern and comfortable boat, that at approximately 8:15am, will leave behind the port to begin the navigation.

ala Channel, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the glacier. Continue through the Cristina Channel to Estancia Cristina, arriving around 11:30 a.m. A knowledgeable guide will welcome you for a scenic hike through a beautiful Patagonian valley, crossing an ecotone area rich in native vegetation. The trail gradually climbs to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the valley, Lake Argentino, Lake Pearson, and the towering Andes mountains. The highlight of the trek is the Los Perros River Waterfall, an ideal spot for observing local flora, especially orchids and other native plants. After the hike, enjoy a traditional Patagonian lunch with drinks included. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional Patagonian lunch, then visit the Folkloric Museum and explore the Caterina River, chapel, and historic village. At 5:30 p.m., return by boat to Punta Bandera, and head back to El Calafate