Discover La Leona Petrified Forest: Guided Hiking Tour

4.7
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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • El Calafate (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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).

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Extreme Sports
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
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Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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