;;Price per person
If cancellation is made up to 72 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 72 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
We leave from El Calafate to embark on an unforgettable tour. We will cross spectacular landscapes, starting with 33 km along provincial route No. 5 to the East and then 67 km to the North along the emblematic national route No. 40. During the journey, you will witness the majesty of Lake Argentino, the Santa Cruz River, the La Leona River and its picturesque valley, all framed by a privileged view of the Andes Mountains, with the iconic Cerro Fitz Roy as a backdrop.
Historic stop at Hotel La Leona
We will make a brief 15-minute stop at the charming Hotel La Leona, a site steeped in Patagonian history, before continuing to Lake Viedma and the slopes of Cerro Los Hornos. This point, at Estancia Santa Teresita, will be our portal to the impressive world of the Petrified Forest.
Exploration and walk among ancient fossils
Around noon, you will witness the first sight of an astonishing natural depression that houses petrified logs and fossil remains from the distant past. Our guided walk will take you through a unique landscape, where you will discover gigantic fossilized trunks up to 1.20 meters in diameter, witnesses of a time when this region had exuberant flora. You might even find fossil remains of dinosaurs, revealed by the wind in this protected terrain.
Outdoor lunch
We will pause in the middle of this fascinating place to enjoy a box lunch outdoors, consisting of a delicious ham and cheese sandwich, salad, fruit, muffin and water.
A unique landscape and pleasant climate
The natural depression and protection of Cerro Los Hornos create a microclimate in the steppe, with generally dry and pleasant conditions. The tranquility of the environment invites you to connect with the history and immensity of Patagonia.
Return with additional stop
In the afternoon we will begin our return, with a last stop at the iconic Hotel La Leona to rest and enjoy the surroundings.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore a unique corner of Patagonia!
A tour that combines history, nature and adventure in an incomparable natural setting.
Children under 6 years old cannot do this activity, without exception.
Average physical fitness is required as the tour includes approximately 3 hours of discontinuous walking on uneven terrain.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes (trekking boots or sneakers), backpack, jacket or windbreaker, warm clothing, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a bottle of water.
There are celiac and vegan options for lunch, please request in advance.
Some hotels in the city are not included in our pickup itinerary. If this is the case, we will contact you to indicate the closest hotel to which you should go so that we can pick you up for the excursion. You must wait for your guide in the lobby of the indicated hotel.
In order to confirm the reservation we need you to send us the following information for all passengers: Full name, Date of birth, ID or Passport, Nationality, Hotel, Contact telephone number. If there are minors under 18 years of age, passport photo. If complete information is not sent, the reservation will not be confirmed.
If cancellation is made up to 72 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 72 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
La Leona Petrified Forest: a Journey to the Past in El Calafate