La Leona Petrified Forest

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Price per person

FromUSD $240

At a glance

La Leona Petrified Forest is a 8 h activity in El Calafate priced from USD 240 per person.

Price from
USD 240 per person
Duration
8 h
Destination
El Calafate, Argentina
Includes
  • Round-trip transfers from your accommodation in El Calafate
  • Bilingual guide in Spanish and English
  • Lunch Box
Highlights
  • Explore a site of petrified logs and fossil bones in a stunning eroded landscape
  • Imposing Landscapes: Travel Route 40 with views of Lake Argentino, Santa Cruz River, Cerro Fitz Roy and the majestic Andes Mountains
  • Historical Stop: Visit the emblematic Hotel La Leona, a site steeped in Patagonian history
Cancellation
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator…
How to book
Choose date and travelers on this page, pay online and receive the confirmation and voucher by email. Support in English, Spanish and Portuguese: online@plantrip.com or +1 786 623 6567.

Description

You will depart from El Calafate toward the La Leona Petrified Forest, traveling across the Patagonian steppe with views of Lake Argentino, the Santa Cruz and La Leona rivers, and the Andes mountain range. After a brief stop at the historic Hotel La Leona, you will continue toward Lake Viedma and the foothills of Cerro Los Hornos, located on the Santa Teresita ranch (Estancia Santa Teresita). There, you will begin a guided hike through a striking natural depression that preserves traces of a distant past. Amidst the arid landscape, you will discover petrified tree trunks—some up to 1.20 meters in diameter—that bear witness to the lush vegetation that once covered the region, and you may also spot dinosaur fossils exposed by the wind. During the excursion, you will enjoy a packed lunch outdoors, surrounded by the tranquility and vastness of Patagonia. In the afternoon, you will head back to El Calafate, making another stop at the Hotel La Leona along the way.

Includes

  • ✔️Round-trip transfers from your accommodation in El Calafate
  • ✔️Bilingual guide in Spanish and English
  • ✔️Lunch Box

Excludes

  • ✖️Gratuities
  • ✖️Other services not especified
Price per Adults
USD $240 × 1
USD $240
Price per Childs
USD $120 × 0
USD $0
Price per infant
USD $0 × 0
USD $0
Total
USD $240
Reviews
4.7

based on 40 reviews

Total opinions and ratings from PlanTrip

5 stars
27
4 stars
13
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Ratings by service

Guide4.5
Value for money4.7
Organization4.8

Martin R.

San Juan, ARAs a coupleVerified purchase
5.0/5

Muy buena atención

Nada que reprochar, todo salió como estaba planteado. El vianda para el Almuerzo vale por sí solo. La parada en Cerro Fitz Roy fue lo que más nos gustó. Lo recomendaría a cualquiera que visite El Calafate.

Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization4.0

Guilherme N.

Rio de Janeiro, BRWith familyVerified purchase
4.0/5

Quase perfeito

Faria de novo, mas mudaria algumas coisas. Patagônia nos surpreendeu, não esperávamos algo assim. Não tínhamos ideia da história de Cordilheira dos Andes. A organização era visível, nada improvisado. Guia muito gentil, mas o grupo era grande e não dava conta de todos. O ponto de saída precisa de melhor sinalização, custamos para achar. Nada grave, mas vale saber antes de reservar.

Guide3.0Value for money4.0Organization5.0

Santiago M.

Neuquen, ARSolo travelerVerified purchase
4.0/5

Nos gustó

Un buen paseo, sin llegar a ser inolvidable. El guía era muy simpático, aunque se apuraba un poco en algunas explicaciones. Tuvimos buen tiempo en Paisajes Imponentes para sacar fotos tranquilos. La confirmación tardó un día en llegar y nos puso nerviosos. Recomendable en general.

Guide4.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
14 people found this helpful

Sebastian R.

La Serena, CLSolo travelerVerified purchase
5.0/5

Muy buena atención

Impecable, no le encuentro un pero. Todo el trámite fue digital, no tuvimos que imprimir nada. El vianda para el Almuerzo vale por sí solo. Totalmente recomendado.

Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
8 people found this helpful

Camila R.

Campinas, BRWith friendsVerified purchase
4.0/5

Cumpre o que promete

Entrega o que promete. Nunca teríamos chegado a Rio Santa Cruz por conta própria. Dá para fazer tranquilo sem preparo físico. Faltou um mapa impresso, tudo dependia do celular. Nada grave, mas vale saber antes de reservar.

Guide3.0Value for money4.0Organization4.0

Lucas B.

La Plata, ARSolo travelerVerified purchase
5.0/5

De lo mejor que hicimos en el viaje. Andes fue una sorpresa, no estaba en nuestros planes. Comparé precios antes de reservar y esta era la opción más conveniente. Cinco estrellas bien merecidas.

Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0

Frequently asked questions about this tour

What is included in La Leona Petrified Forest?
Round-trip transfers from your accommodation in El Calafate. Bilingual guide in Spanish and English. Lunch Box
What is not included in La Leona Petrified Forest?
Gratuities. Other services not especified
What is the cancellation policy for La Leona Petrified Forest?
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be p
Where does La Leona Petrified Forest take place?
La Leona Petrified Forest is booked on PlanTrip for the destination El Calafate. The product page lists the price, inclusions and how to complete the online reservation.

Highlights

  • Explore a site of petrified logs and fossil bones in a stunning eroded landscape
  • Imposing Landscapes: Travel Route 40 with views of Lake Argentino, Santa Cruz River, Cerro Fitz Roy and the majestic Andes Mountains
  • Historical Stop: Visit the emblematic Hotel La Leona, a site steeped in Patagonian history
  • Paleontological Exploration: Walk among petrified logs up to 1.20 meters and discover unique fossils, including dinosaur remains

Important

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.
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.

Cancellation Policy

If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be p

Tour Location

La Leona Petrified Forest in El Calafate