Groups are split according to the selected experience:
Option 1 – Classic Experience
Guided visit to the Costumbrista Museum (former sheep shearing shed).
Introduction to the story of the pioneering Masters family.
Guided walk to Río Caterina, waterwheel, the chapel, and the historical ranch.
Free time and optional lunch.
Option 2 – Discovery Experience (4×4 + Short Hike)
Off-road ascent in 4×4 vehicles along Cordón Feruglio (9.5 km).
20-minute hike over glacial terrain to the Upsala Glacier Viewpoint.
Time to admire the panoramic view of Upsala Glacier, Lago Guillermo, and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
Return to the ranch for free time and optional lunch.
Option 3 – Trekking Experience (4×4 + Long Hike)
Off-road ascent to Upsala Glacier Viewpoint.
Begin 14 km descent through the Fossil Canyon, observing unique marine fossils exposed by glacial erosion.
Continue descending to the valley and the lake shore for pick-up.Option 4 – Horse Riding
Introductory talk at the stables.
Horseback ride through the valley of the estancia.
Relaxing time at the Pearson Refuge. Lunch at the refuge.
Restrictions: minimum age 6 years old. Weight limit: 95 kg / 15 stone / 210 lbs.
Enjoy an unforgettable full-day experience at Estancia Cristina, a hidden gem in Los Glaciares National Park. Sail through the turquoise waters of Lago Argentino among icebergs, disembark at this historic Patagonian ranch, and choose your adventure: explore the estancia and its cultural heritage, ascend in 4×4 to a panoramic glacier viewpoint, or hike through the Fossil Canyon in an epic trekking expedition. A perfect blend of nature, history, and adventure.
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