A DAY IN THE PATAGONIAN COUNTRYSIDE

FULL DAY LIBRUN

A full day to experience rural Patagonia as it has always been lived: working with animals, country traditions, endless landscapes and the warmth of a family that invites you to be part of a unique experience.

A full day in the Patagonian countryside: live sheepdog demonstrations, interactive sheep shearing, a hike with breathtaking panoramic views, and a delicious finale with spit-roasted lamb. The most complete day trip, just an hour and a half from El Calafate.

Itinerary

8:30 hs Departure from El Calafate.

Pick up from the hotel.

10:00 AM Arrival at Estancia Librun

Reception with fried cakes, mate and coffee.
Welcome by the Lenzner family.

11:00 AM Country skills

Demonstration of the skills of sheepdogs, passing of sheep through the chute and direct interaction with the animals.

11:30 AMs The shearing shed

Introduction to interactive shearing and talk in the shearing shed, where the history of the ranch is told.

12:30 AM Lunch and free time

Country lunch, free time and option of traditional field games.

02:00 PM Hike (included in the rate)

Difficulty: baja.

Ascent to the historical landmark of the 21st strike, with panoramic views towards the Los Baguales mountain range. Descent and visit to the historic Casa Grande, currently inhabited.

=02:00 PM Horseback riding (optional, not included in the price)

Difficulty: Medium-length tour, limited spaces. Subject to availability.
Duration: 1.5 hour.

Tour to the Pelque River, with the possibility of observing native flora and fauna (guanacos, rheas, birds, hares).

05:00 PM

Return to El Calafate.

I felt the Patagonian wind, the real work of a ranch, and the taste of lamb roasted outdoors. The Full Day Librun tour combines nature, animals, and gaucho tradition in a full-day excursion, an hour and a half from El Calafate.

It’s the ideal excursion to experience a working Patagonian ranch. Shearing, sheepdogs, optional horseback riding, and spit-roasted lamb, an hour and a half from El Calafate on Route 40.

Route Map

Times are subject to weather and various situations that may arise during the day.

Route Map

Times are subject to weather and various situations that may arise during the day.

Patagonian Gastronomy

Includes:
Fried cakes, mate, coffee, or welcome tea.

Lunch:

Appetizer: Empanadas.
Main Course: Spit-roasted lamb with a salad bar.
Dessert.
Vegetarian option.
Does not include drinks.