Spend an afternoon hiking and exploring outside of El Calafate on a visit to La Leona Petrified Forest. Along the way you’ll stop at Hotel La Leona, an old roadhouse that once housed Butch Cassidy, and travel past some of Patagonia’s most alluring scenery, including Mt Fitz Roy and Argentino Lake. Then enjoy an easy guided trek through La Leona’s moon-like forest, keeping an eye out for fossilized dinosaur bones and petrified trees. Your day-long tour includes round-trip air-conditioned transport and a boxed lunch.
La Leona Petrified Forest Hiking Tour: Explore Patagonia's Fossil Wonders
$478
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About This Tour
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Bottled water and box lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Tour Plan
El Calafate
A transfer will pick you up at your hotel to begin the journey with a guide for approximately 33 kilometers along National Route 40, which offers spectacular scenery.
El Calafate - Argentino Lake
During this trip you can see the Argentino Lake, the Santa Cruz River, the La Leona River and we can also enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the Andes Mountains, including the Fitz Roy Mountain.
El Calafate - La Leona
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 Logs
Here we will get of 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.
Return to El Calafate
We will walk back to the starting point and we will return to El Calafate by bus.
Meeting / Pickup
Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
Please Note
- 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
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Seasonal tour operating October to April
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- 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.
- We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Office number: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
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2 Comments
Embarking on the hiking tour through the petrified forest was an unforgettable experience that truly highlighted Patagonia’s natural wonders. We marveled at the stunning views and the fascinating fossilized remains that seem to whisper stories of the past as we trekked through the lush landscape. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate, making the history of this unique area come alive as we explored. However, the pace felt a bit rushed at times, and we would have loved a bit more opportunity to linger at some of the more captivating sights. Overall, it was a remarkable day filled with adventure and discovery in El Calafate, leaving us with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for this incredible region.
Exploring the petrified wonders of Patagonia was a highlight of my solo adventure. The transportation was efficient, whisking me through stunning landscapes to the forest where I marveled at ancient fossils, feeling a deep connection to nature. My only minor hiccup was the lack of detailed explanations at some sites, but the breathtaking scenery more than made up for it.