Estancia Cristina marked the dramatic highlight of an exciting trip to El Calafate -- by a long shot. Outrageously beautiful setting. Most incredible horse ride ever: We felt like we had entered a diarama at NYC's Natural History Museum. Great hikes -- including five hours through the majestic Fossil Canyon. Tasteful and comfortable accomodations. Food is good, though the lunch... More

Spent three nights at Estancia Cristina. Views were spectacular, hikes and guides were outstanding and rooms extremely comfortable. Absolutely loved the place and wished we had finished our trip there instead of starting it there since it was definitely the favorite. We hiked for three days but one of our friends did a horse ride and also had a great... More

We were looking for luxury in a beautiful setting, and we certainly found what we were looking for at Estancia Christina. From the first moment we arrived at the dock for the boat ride, the experience was perfect. The setting is incredible, the cabins are lovely, the food is outstanding, and the activities were perfect. You will not be disappointed!... More

You couldn't plan a more dramatic arrival if you tried - the catamaran approaches the Estancia, surrounded by snow capped peaks and glacier-scarred mountains - it is impressive. As the only hotel within the National Park, the Estancia has remained true to its origins yet displays a contemporary design and feel. The cabins are cozy with spectacular views up the... More

Gorgeous place, a highlight of our 2.5 week stay in Patagonia. If you have a chance to stay overnight, would highly recommend. Think there were about 100 people on the boat to Estancia Cristina, and only 4 of us staying overnight as guests-- so we felt we had the beautiful place to ourselves. Did the Fossil Canyon trek (only one... More

The situation of the Estancia cristina is incredible, in the middle of the nature. The service is perfect, the food very good and the rooms so beautiful. We did a trek from the glaciar Upsala (the best view of all my Patagonia trip!) to the estancia, and all te walk offer you different amazing landscapes with a perfect meal near... More

Maybe we were unlucky, but after being picked up at our hotel at 7am, we then spent the next 6 hours travelling to the Estancia. First your mini bus picks up other groups, and then you get onto a boat to sail up the glacial lake. But on the way you have to drop of people who are canoeing that... More

They pick you up at your hotel early in the morning to travel to the port and board their boat. The 2-3-hours trip takes you sailing next to impressive icebergs and views of grand Upsala Glacier, and in a sunny day they look beautiful. When you get close to your destination, you see it is surrounded by mountains full of... More

My wife and I spent two nights here in December. Words can't describe how wonderful our trip was. The location is beautiful, the rooms very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. Considering that cost is inclusive of the boat trip, excursions, and food, we consider Estancia Cristina a great value. The staff was wonderful, and very invested in guests enjoying... More