experience6heasyPrivate
Santa Cruz steppe, Argentina

Private Estancia Day with Gauchos & Asado

A working sheep estancia, a horseback ride with gauchos and a fire-roasted lamb asado.

About this experience

Drive out to a historic working estancia on the Patagonian steppe, welcomed privately by the family who have farmed it for generations.

Ride the open pampa alongside gauchos, watch a sheepdog and shearing demonstration, then gather for a traditional spit-roasted lamb asado paired with Argentine Malbec under the vast southern sky.

What's included
  • Private estancia visit
  • Horseback ride with gauchos
  • Shearing & sheepdog demo
  • Lamb asado lunch
  • Argentine wine
Not included
  • Transfers to the estancia
  • Riding gear hire
  • Gratuities
What to bring
  • Long trousers
  • Closed shoes
  • Windproof jacket
  • Sun hat
Meeting point
Estancia gate (transfer arranged from El Calafate)
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