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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

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

What's not included

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

Service information

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.

Booking & policies

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What is the cancellation policy?

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Can dates or passenger names be changed after booking?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.