Experience a slice of traditional life in the Argentinian countryside with this visit to the Estancia 25 de Mayo ranch. Taste delicious local fare, sample sumptuous wines, and learn about sheep farming with insightful demonstrations. Enjoy a charming escape into the country on this relaxed tour.

After convenient pickup from your hotel, head to Estancia 25 de Mayo, a 42-acre (17-ha) ranch just outside city centre El Calafate. During your stay, learn about traditional customs and sheep farming practices, which southern Argentina is known for. Watch an exhibition of sheep herding as sheepdogs expertly direct the woolly animals into pens, then step into a shed for a wool-shearing demonstration.

Get a taste of typical Patagonian food as well with a delicious meal made with lamb, organic produce, and other local ingredients. After a hike to Arroyo Calafate, a bubbling creek that flows through the estate, take the opportunity to savour regional wine atop a viewpoint that looks over the entire area. During the night tour, you can also witness a show of traditional Argentinian dance and learn about local folklore before heading back to your hotel.