About this experience
In El Calafate, this experience blends the grandeur of Patagonian ice with the warmth of traditional ranch life. Guests explore a historic estancia dedicated to sheep shearing and cattle ranching, surrounded by dramatic glaciers and the vast waters of Lago Argentino, gaining insight into the region’s rural heritage and gaucho traditions.
The program also includes a visit to the awe-inspiring Glaciar Perito Moreno, where towering walls of blue ice showcase Patagonia’s raw natural power. The journey concludes with a traditional afternoon tea at another estancia, offering homemade flavors and an authentic taste of southern hospitality.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At the time of booking, please provide your first name, last name, nationality, passport number, passport expiry date, and date of birth. A passport copy may also be requested if needed for a visa letter.
Local guides to help you plan
Patagonia Andes Guide
Plan an Argentine Patagonia trip across Bariloche, Los Glaciares, and Ushuaia, with practical guidance on bases, glacier access, trekking rules, winter conditions, park entry, and safety.
What is included
- Yerba Mate with snacks and bakery (Day 2)
- Operated with Spanish and English-speaking local guide
- All visits mentioned in the programme: tickets to ranch (Day 1) and National Park tickets (Day 2).
- Regular transportation during the tours.
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Patagonian ranch experience (Day 1); Perito Moreno Glacier, including National Park entrance fees (Day 2)
- 1 night accommodation
- 1 box lunch during Perito Moreno Glacier.
Not included
- International and domestic flights.
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-up from hotels located in Calafate city center.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- LimaTours
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
- In many hotels in El Calafate, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room.
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed.
- At the time of booking, please provide your first name, last name, nationality, passport number, passport expiry date, and date of birth. A passport copy may also be requested if needed for a visa letter.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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