ESTANCIA 25 DE MAYO – COUNTRYSIDE AFTERNOON EXPERIENCE

ESTANCIA 25 DE MAYO – COUNTRYSIDE AFTERNOON EXPERIENCE

Season: Summer (September to April)
Duration: Approximately 5 hours
Departure time: 5:30 PM
Child policy: Suitable for all ages
Difficulty level: Low

Itinerary:

• Arrival at Estancia 25 de Mayo, one of the oldest in the region, covering 17,000 hectares

• Welcome with mate tea, cowboy coffee, and fried pastries, while learning about the estancia’s history and its role in the founding of El Calafate

• Sheep shearing demonstration using scissors, and explanation about wool production and sheep trade in Patagonia

• Guided tour of the facilities, including:

  • Historic buildings, old tools, and the shearing shed

  • Plant nursery and organic garden supplying the ranch’s kitchen

  • Corrals and rural management areas

• Stop at Mirador del Arroyo to enjoy mountain wine and confit lamb

• Return to the hotels (for those who booked only the afternoon tour)

• Guests who selected the Afternoon + Dinner Show package will continue to the restaurant for a traditional Patagonian dinner with live music and folkloric show (see separate description)

Includes:

• Full access to Estancia 25 de Mayo

• Wine and lamb tasting

• Cultural demonstrations and guided tour

• Round-trip transportation (meeting point to be confirmed)

Not included:

• Additional alcoholic beverages

• Tips

• Dinner (included only in the "Afternoon + Dinner Show" package)

Departures: Daily during the season (subject to availability)

Important notes:

• Please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance

• If staying in Airbnb or private accommodation, a meeting point will be provided

• An authentic Patagonian rural experience combining history, culture, and local flavors