Start with a pickup from your hotel in El Calafate and travel to Estancia 25 de Mayo. Discover 17,000 hectares of beautiful, rugged Patagonian landscapes. Upon arrival, be welcomed and gather around a bonfire with mate (herbal tea) and tortas fritas (fried cakes). Meet your guide will give you an introduction to local culture, traditions, and activities in the region.  Walk through the estancia and see its main buildings and learn about their function. Learn how the gauchos (local cowboys) corral the large herds of sheep with their loyal dogs. Watch as the gaucho demonstrates some sheep shearing with scissors. Then, set off on a hike from the shearing shed towards the viewing platform overlooking the estancia, with fantastic views of the region. Finally, walk back to the restaurant to enjoy a delicious traditional lunch or dinner, depending on the option selected. Take in the views of the surrounding hills as you savor barbequed lamb and a variety of salads and desserts. With the dinner option in the evening, the meal will be followed by a folk music show with traditional music performed by local artists. Alternatively, if you would not like to do the tour, you can just opt to see the dinner show only by selecting the relevant option upon checkout.