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Discover La Leona Petrified Forest: Guided Hiking Tour

Location El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
$555.66
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Overview

Set out on an unforgettable El Calafate day trip to the captivating La Leona Petrified Forest, where you'll wander through a surreal lunar-like landscape adorned with ancient petrified logs and dinosaur fossils. Led by an expert guide, delve into the area's fascinating geological wonders during a leisurely hike. Before your adventure, explore the historic Hotel La Leona, steeped in intriguing tales. Relax in air-conditioned coach comfort as you travel between destinations, marveling at panoramic vistas of Argentino Lake, the Santa Cruz and La Leona rivers, and the majestic Mt. Fitz Roy.
Discover La Leona Petrified Forest: Guided Hiking Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

  • Bottled water and lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
El Calafate
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
Return details
El Calafate
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

  • After hotel pickup in El Calafate, travel with your guide by air-conditioned coach for an approx. 21-mile (33-km) drive along Route 40, immersing yourself in the stunning scenery that unfolds before you. (pass by)
  • Lago Argentino
    Admire Argentino Lake, Santa Cruz and La Leona rivers, and sweeping views of the impressive Andes mountains, including the snow-blown jagged peaks of Fitz Roy, the highest mountain in Los Glaciares National Park.
  • We will make a stop of approximately 15 minutes in the Hotel La Leona, important historical site, where we can stock up and explore its small museum. We will continue our way along the south of Lake Viedma to the edge of Cerro Los Hornos to reach the Estancia Santa Teresita.
  • La Leona Petrified Forest
    Here we will get off the vehicle to start our walk. We will trek through the depression of the land where we will find petrified logs that lie on the surface, some of up to 1.20 meters in diameter! We can also see fossil remains of different types of dinosaurs that inhabited the place. The duration of the trekking is 3 hours (time for trekking depends on weather conditions).
  • El Calafate
    Walk back to the starting point and return to El Calafate by bus, making a stop in La Leona before being dropped off at your hotel.

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
  • It is recommended that you bring sunblock and wear comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Seasonal tour operating October to April
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • IMPORTANT: If you wish to cancel your tour, please note that no refund will be granted from the 24th of December to the 02nd of January. All sales are final between those dates.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Discover La Leona Petrified Forest: Guided Hiking Tour

    Location El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
    $555.66
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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