Explore La Leona Petrified Forest: Guided Tours & Hiking

70 million-year-old dinosaur fossils and trees await you in the petrified forest of La Leona. This is a hiking route you won't forget.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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 le...

• El Calafate
• Lago Argentino
• La Leona Petrified Forest
• El Calafate

• 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.

Explore Patagonia’s ancient past on an adventure trek through La Leona Petrified Forest. Discover 70-million-year-old fossilized trees and dramatic eroded landscapes.

Journey from El Calafate to the Petrified Forest, passing Lake Argentino and Fitz Roy views, walking among fossilized tree trunks, enjoying an outdoor lunch and discovering Patagonia’s ancient history

This is a whole day excursion very different from the rest in the area. The site is located in the middle steppe just halfway between El Calafate and El Chaltén. Throughout the walk you can see a large number of petrified logs that lie on the surface, some 70 million years old, some with a diameter ...

• La Leona Petrified Forest

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness, not available for children under 6 years, only available for people with good physical condition, The difficulty of the walk is Demanding.

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

Early in the morning we depart from Calafate. After traveling about 30 km to the east, we will take the Mythical Route 40 bordering, for a large part of our route, the eastern margin of Lake Argentino and the shores of the Santa Cruz River. Then, we will meet the La Leona River, which gives its name...

• El Calafate
• La Leona Petrified Forest

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

This proposal offers a Premium version of the Full Day El Chaltén, combining the traditional tour to the National Capital of Trekking with a selection of activities ideal for this experience During the excursion, passengers can choose the activity that best suits their interests and level of demand....

• Road to El Chalten
• La Leona Petrified Forest
• Cerro Fitz Roy

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Schedules: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. From October to April, Comfortable and appropriate technical clothing and footwear for the activity., Passengers must select which activity option they wish to do, 07:30 Start of excursion The tour begins on route 11 towards El Chalten View of Lake Argentino and Lake Viedma. Guide explains about flora and fauna, history 09:00 La Leona Inn Technical stop, you can buy food, go to the restrooms and see the La Leona River. 15 to 20 minutes 10:30 Panoramic point at the entrance to El Chaltén Photo stop. 10:50 Drop off of passengers with FD Chaltén Classic Passengers with the classic excursion get off at the start of the trail for Mirador de los Condores. 11:00 Bonanza Stay meeting point. Passengers will be transferred to the Estancia vehicle. It is 12 km on gravel to the ranch. It will be about 20 min approx. 11:30 - 13:30 Start of reserved activity Once at the stay, they will be separated according to the activity., Parade, Mountain Biking, and Trekking: start of the activity according to the planned schedule. 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Lunch at El Establo Restaurant. 3-step lunch with drink included (with and without alcohol) Time to take photos View of Cerro Fitz Roy Showers Why offer this experience? ⭐ Premium Variant of the Full Day El Chaltén. Exclusive activities on a private estate at Estancia Bonanza. Options for different profiles: Trekking, Mountain Bike, Horseback riding. Lunch at El Establo Restaurant, with panoramic view of Cerro Fitz Roy. Information to keep in mind:

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.