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Nibepo Aike: Patagonian Ranch Day & Lamb Asado from El Calafate

Puerto Bandera, Argentina

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Overview

Estancia Nibepo Aike, located within Los Glaciares National Park just 56 km from El Calafate, is a 110-year-old family-run ranch dedicated to rural tourism and Hereford cattle breeding.

Offering an authentic Patagonian experience, visitors can enjoy a day in the countryside with a walk around the historic ranch, milking and sheep herding, a shearing demonstration and reins practice.

Guests explore forests, glacial landscapes, and Lake Argentino’s southern arm, with chances to spot condors, foxes, hares, and native flora.

Meals include homemade pastries on arrival and a classic lamb barbecue.

Optional: Escenic Horseback Riding Cordón Cristales, a horseback ride through forests and mountains with panoramic views of the Andes, Mount Cervantes, and the Perito Moreno range.

What to Expect

8hr Duration

English / Spanish / Portuguese

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Hotel pick up

Welcome with tea, coffee, mate, and homemade pastries.
Walk around the historic ranch grounds.
Brief history of Perito Moreno Glacier ruptures and local impact.
Morning milking and sheep herding (seasonal).
Sheep shearing demonstration and reins practice.
Lunch: roasted lamb with salads and dessert.
Bilingual guide (English/Spanish) for Day at the Ranch
Spanish-speaking gaucho guide for horseback riding.
Afternoon horseback ride ~2.5 hours

Please select a tour date

Available Options

Join-In Ranch activities like Shearing demo, Lamb BBQ, Walk and Bilingual Guide.

Adult

Price on request

Included

English / Spanish-speaking guide
Lunch
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel

Not Included

Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Departure: Get picked up at 08:30. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Enjoying views of Cerro Frías and spotting condors, foxes, hares, and sheep herds. Cross Río Rico as the landscape shifts from steppe to mountains, then skirt Lago Roca.The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
[Attraction/experience] Estancia Nibepo Aike, Greeted by the host guide, walk to the Quincho for hot drinks (tea, coffee, mate) with homemade pastries while enjoying panoramic views of the Andes and learning the ranch’s history.
[Attraction/experience] Estancia Nibepo Aike, Walk to the corrals to observe morning milking and sheep herding. Guests can choose a short hike or a 45-minute horseback ride.
[Attraction/experience] Estancia Nibepo Aike, Trails along Lago Argentino reveal glacially-eroded rock formations and natural amphitheaters. Lenga and ñire forests host native wildlife including caranchos, woodpeckers, hares, and eagles.
[Attraction/experience] Estancia Nibepo Aike, Visit the old shearing shed, now a small museum, and watch a traditional hand-shearing demonstration, learning how wool was processed and packed.
[Dining] Lunch, Estancia Nibepo Aike, Return to the Quincho for a roasted lamb lunch with salads and dessert while observing gauchos in action.
[Return] 15:00, Shuttle included
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Eligibility

This activity has no age limit
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Children aged 11+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Children under 3 years old are considered infants, based on their official ID

Additional information

What to bring

Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats / Valid ID

Usage validity

The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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Join-in Horseback Riding & Ranch Day

Adult

Price on request

Included

English / Spanish-speaking guide
Lunch
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel

Not Included

Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Departure: Get picked up at 08:30. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Enjoying views of Cerro Frías and spotting condors, foxes, hares, and sheep herds. Cross Río Rico as the landscape shifts from steppe to mountains, then skirt Lago Roca.The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
[Attraction/experience] Estancia Nibepo Aike, Greeted by the host guide, walk to the Quincho for hot drinks (tea, coffee, mate) with homemade pastries while enjoying panoramic views of the Andes and learning the ranch’s history.
[Attraction/experience] Estancia Nibepo Aike, Walk to the corrals to observe morning milking and sheep herding.
[Attraction/experience] Estancia Nibepo Aike, Trails along Lago Argentino reveal glacially-eroded rock formations and natural amphitheaters. Lenga and ñire forests host native wildlife including caranchos, woodpeckers, hares, and eagles.
[Attraction/experience] Estancia Nibepo Aike, Visit the old shearing shed, now a small museum, and watch a traditional hand-shearing demonstration, learning how wool was processed and packed.
[Dining] Lunch, Estancia Nibepo Aike, Return to the Quincho for a roasted lamb lunch with salads and dessert while observing gauchos in action.
[Attraction/experience] Cristales Horseback Ride, 2,5 h ride with a local guide towards the Andes for stunning views of Lago Argentino, snowy peaks, and forests. Spot condors, foxes, and other wildlife. Route depends on weather and rider experience.
[Return] 18:00, Shuttle included
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