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Hotel
Estancia Cristina
4.5/5
From 7 Reviews
Hotel overview:
One of the only high-end estancias in Los Glaciares National Park. With excellent food, flawless service and high-quality refurbished buildings in which to relax, you can just sit back and enjoy the quite remarkable scenery. The remote luxury base is only accessible by boat and (once you've dropped your bags off) enables you to explore Patagonia both in style and as a true pioneer...
Location
Estancia Cristina
Room Options
3 room types available
Star Rating
4.5/5 from 7 reviews
Minimum Stay
1 night
Reviews of Estancia Cristina
Estancia Cristina trips scored 4.5/5 from 7 reviews
Incredible! The service, food and location was spectacular. We went horse-back riding, hiked and went on a four wheeled drive up to the glacier. The guides and staff were terrific.
Travelled: December 2016
Kate -
Why we like this hotel
- The chance to explore a lost land of glaciers, mountains, lakes, rivers, refuges, trails, canyons, valleys, and forests.
- The mighty Upsala Glacier is located nearby.
- Top-level, varied and healthy cuisine with excellent service.
- This estancia is run with the same effort and perseverance as its founding family from 1914.
- The museum on-site offers a great chance to learn about the history of the estancia.
We think it's worth noting
- There is not the expansive range of excursions you might expect at other all-inclusive lodges, but we believe there is ample offering for 2-3 days of activities.
- There is no cell phone coverage at the estancia (there is decent WIFI).
- There is no electricity from midnight to 6am.
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The boat that Cristina and her family built
Swoop says
The boat that Cristina and her family built taking 10 years is now beached on the shore of the lake by the Estancia. We took a walk down to the shore at sunset to shoot some photos of the historical boat which is a big part of the history of the estancia. Seeing the boat weathered and falling apart with the ice-capped mountains reminded me why I love Patagonia so much!
Danny Middleton Patagonia Specialist
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Dates & Rates
Estancia Cristina is open from 15 October to 30 April. Prices for double rooms are as follows:
- 1 night: From USD $1,680 per person
- 2 nights: From USD $2,520 per person
- 3 nights: From USD $3,100 per person
Includes shared transfers to/from El Calafate; guided excursions (4x4, hiking, horse riding), full board meals and more.
Please note rates are slightly higher during high season from mid Dec to the end of Feb. Enquire for details.
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