Estancia Cristina is a historic ranch located on the coast of Lago Argentino in Los Glaciares National Park.

Founded in 1914, the estancia provides all-inclusive stays with accommodations in cabins with full board, and access to activities like trekking to the Upsala Glacier viewpoint, 4x4 adventures, and horseback rides. Its isolated location offers direct access to the Upsala Glacier.

This is for those looking to get away from the crowds and looking for adventure. To pull a description directly from their own marketing material, this ranch is for "wild souls" with the budget to spend a bit more (my own addition). If you can manage a stay or day here, it will be an experience you never forget.

Access to Estancia Cristina is exclusively by boat; visitors must first travel by van from El Calafate to Puerto Punta Bandera (about 30 minutes). Then you'll take a scenic boat ride across Lago Argentino, which takes around 1.5 hours.

Website: Check their official website for day trip packages and options for overnight stays.

Open seasonally: Estancia Cristina is open from October 1 through April 30 each year. They are open on holidays like Christmas and New Year's Eve.

All ages: There are no age limits but some excursions may have age limits (like the full day trek to the Canadon de los Fosiles is limited to 12 and up).