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01/09/2026
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Estancia 25 de Mayo - 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Picnic afternoon without dinner
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Adults +13: $80.000Children (3 to 12 years): $64.000
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01/09/2026
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01/01/2027
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Estancia 25 de Mayo - 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM Afternoon picnic with dinner
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Adults +13: $140.000Children (3 to 12 years): $112.000
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Estancia 25 de Mayo: Gaucho Experience at the Foot of Cerro Calafate
Connect with Patagonian tradition. The Estancia 25 de Mayo welcomes you at the foot of the majestic Calafate Hill for an authentic field experience.
Enjoy a sheep herding demonstration, walk beside the Calafate Stream until the ancient shearing shed, and visit the organic garden which supplies the restaurant on the property.
Option «"Afternoon in the Countryside + Dinner"»Roast lamb, empanadas, dessert and folk dance show live.
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About the tour
Tour Itinerary Estancia 25 de Mayo
Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed with mate and fried cakes, while you immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the ranch and its activities at the beginning of the 20th century.
Pick-up by the hotel
Arrival at the 25 de Mayo ranch
Visit to the shearing shed
Dinner and folkloric show
Return to El Calafate
Included in the TourSheep Herding Demonstration
Experience Patagonian authenticity with a sheep herding demonstration, a typical activity that reflects the region's roots.
Scenic Walk
Explore the beautiful surroundings of the estancia along the serene Calafate Stream, reaching the old shearing shed and corrals. Here, you'll witness sheep shearing with scissors and visit the organic garden that supplies fresh vegetables to the estancia's barbecue area for dinner.
Afternoon in the Countryside Option + Dinner (Optional)
After the tour, enjoy a more complete experience with dinner at the "El Quincho" restaurant, where you can delight in a traditional or vegetarian menu, followed by a lively folkloric show with typical Argentine dances.
Afternoon in the Countryside Menu + Dinner
- Traditional: Welcome appetizer, empanada criolla, roast lamb, chorizo and morcilla, garden salad and rustic potatoes. Dessert: Homemade flan, chocolate mousse, bread pudding or apple crumble with ice cream.
- Vegetarian: Welcome aperitif, pumpkin soup with garlic and white wine. Pumpkin ravioli. Dessert: Homemade flan, chocolate mousse, bread pudding, or apple crumble with ice cream.
Info to keep in mindEmbark on a unique experience with our tour, designed to offer you an unforgettable day. Here are all the essential details.
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Estancia 25 de Mayo is a Sustainable Adventure
“We took the excursion to Estancia 25 de Mayo in Calafate. Excellent service and a beautiful outing. I highly recommend it!“
“From the first day of arrival at the ranch
We received the best service until the very last day.
Very grateful to everyone.“
“We did the Blue Safari with them in Perito Moreno Glacier... Truly beautiful, and the coordinators were fantastic! We also did the Balcones de Calafate tour... Incredible views, and we had dinner at the ranch. Super friendly and professional!!“
Discover the beauty of Estancia 25 de Mayo with the flexibility and comfort offered by our various stay options. Book now and get ready to experience unforgettable moments in this unique destination!
Book now and live the adventure of a lifetime in Patagonia!
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All the lodges offer authentic Patagonian cuisine and gaucho culture
| Estancia 25 de Mayo | Nibepo Aike Ranch | Calafate Night | Nativo Experience | |
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| 🕐 Schedule | Afternoon or afternoon + evening | Full day (morning) | Evening (20:00 hs) | Afternoon-evening (17:00-20:00 hs) |
| 🍽 Gastronomy included | Roast lamb + empanadas + show | Roasted lamb on the spit | Full dinner + whiskey | Cave lamb casserole |
| 🐴 Activities | Shearing, herding, folk show, organic garden | Shearing, herding, Creole skills, view of the glacier. | Astronomical observation, telescopes | Cave paintings, dinner in cave, 4×4 |
| ⏱ Duration | 3 hs (afternoon) or 5 hs (afternoon + dinner) | 8-10 hs | 4 hs | 3 1/2 hs |
| 🚐 Transfers | Optional | Optional | Including | Including |
| 💰 Price from | $80,000 ARS | $154.000 ARS | $180,000 ARS | $150,000 ARS |
Which one is right for you?
If you want folklore, a live show and an afternoon-evening experience → I chose Estancia 25 de Mayo. The afternoon option includes sheep herding, sheep shearing, and a snack. The afternoon + dinner option adds roast lamb, empanadas, and a live folk dance performance. Located at the foot of Cerro Calafate, a few kilometers from town. Perfect to combine with morning tours or for those who prefer evening experiences.
If you're looking for the most complete gaucho experience with a full day → I chose Nibepo Aike Ranch. A full-day excursion including sheep shearing, herding with sheepdogs, gaucho skills demonstrations, and a climb to Cerro Cristal for views of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Lunch features spit-roasted Patagonian lamb. Located further from town (60 km), this is the most authentic and rural estancia.
If you prefer to observe the stars under the Patagonian sky → I chose Calafate Night. It's not a traditional stay, but it includes dinner at a historic restaurant and stargazing with telescopes. One of the 10 best skies in the world for astrotourism. Ideal to combine with day tours.
If you want to experience ancient culture with dinner in caves → I chose Nativo Experience. A 4x4 tour to the Walichu Caves, Tehuelche cave paintings, and a Patagonian dinner served inside the cave. A cultural and historical focus, not so much on gaucho traditions. A unique experience combining archaeology and gastronomy.
Complement your trip
Estancia 25 de Mayo is an afternoon/evening experience. Combine it with morning tours:
🧊 MinitrekkingThat same morning: you start early with ice trekking in Perito Moreno and return at noon to the ranch.View tour →Glacier Tour PMThat same morning: visit the Perito Moreno walkways, optional boat trip, and combine with the stay in the afternoon.View tour →🏔 Cerro FríasThat same morning: 360° views of the Andes from the most panoramic hill near El Calafate, ideal for photos.View tour →
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Afternoon in an authentic Patagonian estancia. Traditional activities, horseback riding option, folkloric show and dinner.
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