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Cross Lago Argentino among drifting ice floes, explore a historic sheep ranch, then ride specially equipped 4x4s up a newly exposed mountain road to a 550‑meter viewpoint over the Upsala Glacier. This full‑day trip combines boat navigation, light hiking, and Patagonian history.
Cross Lago Argentino among drifting ice floes, explore a historic sheep ranch, then ride specially equipped 4x4s up a newly exposed mountain road to a 550‑meter viewpoint over the Upsala Glacier. This full‑day trip combines boat navigation, light hiking, and Patagonian history.
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Operated by Tangol · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
A high, clean wind pushes ice floes aside as the boat threads the north arm of Lago Argentino toward Estancia Cristina — the day begins with the lake daring you forward, shards of blue ice clinking like distant bells.
moderate.
10 hours (full day).
Light to moderate fitness; able to board a boat, tolerate a bumpy 4x4 ride, and walk 20 minutes uphill to a viewpoint.
This is a full‑day tour (about 10 hours). Pickup is around 07:00, boat departs Punta Bandera in the morning, and you return to El Calafate in the evening.
The final approach is a 20‑minute uphill walk to a viewpoint at roughly 550 m; it’s short but can be steep — comfortable walking shoes and a moderate fitness level are recommended.
Yes — the tour is family‑friendly but infants must sit on an adult’s lap during the boat crossing; check with the operator for age‑specific restrictions.
Operators generally run the tour in variable weather, but all sales are final for this supplier — verify cancellation policies and travel insurance before booking.
Estancia Cristina began as a working sheep ranch and reflects the region’s ranching and exploration history; the museum preserves tools and stories from early 20th‑century Patagonian life.
The South Patagonian Ice Field is retreating; visitors are asked to stay on designated paths, pack out waste, and follow local guidance to minimize impact.
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