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Ríos de Hielo — Cruise to Upsala and Spegazzini (Estancia Cristina)

El Calafate
Excursion

Shared full-day service from El Calafate with a cruise along the Brazo Norte of Lago Argentino towards the Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers and a day at Estancia Cristina, in Los Glaciares National Park, with guide included. Boarding takes place at Puerto Punta Bandera, where the cruise begins, crossing the Boca del Diablo, passing through the Upsala and Cristina channels among icebergs, and arriving at Estancia Cristina around midday. At the estancia a guided land excursion is carried out, with views over the front of the Upsala Glacier. The transfer from El Calafate to Punta Bandera and the National Park admission are not included; admission is paid at the entrance. Hotel pick-up is arranged at the start of the day.

What's included

Cruise along the Brazo Norte of Lago Argentino to the Upsala and Cristina channels, on a shared service
Day at Estancia Cristina with a guided land excursion and Upsala Glacier viewpoints
Boarding at Puerto Punta Bandera
Guide included

What's not included

Transfer from El Calafate to Punta Bandera
Los Glaciares National Park admission
Meals not specified in the programme
Tips for driver and guide
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned in this programme

Service information

TypeExcursion
Seasonal service: operates approximately between October and April, subject to sailing conditions. Los Glaciares National Park admission not included; paid at the entrance. Transfer from El Calafate to Punta Bandera not included. Guide included. Available languages to be arranged at the time of booking.