El Calafate: Day Trip to the spectacular Petrified Forest La Leona

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About this activity

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 to the inn and hotel of the La Estela ranch. There we will make a stop to learn a little more about the history of the La Leona parador and hotel where, whoever wishes, can enjoy a hot infusion with homemade cakes.

We will leave for El Chaltén and, after touring the Chorrillo del Salto about 4 km from the town and having lunch in La Tapera, after 45 minutes of moderate walking, we arrive at the Mirador de los Cóndores, a panoramic point from where you can see the main surrounding mountains, the Las Vueltas river valley and the town of El Chaltén.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Gray Line Argentina

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: English and spanish speaking guide
Included: Roundtrip transportation from downtown Calafate hotels

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: other services not especified in the program

Itinerary

El Calafate

30 min

We will pick up all the passengers in centrally located hotels in Calafate
La Leona Petrified Forest

5 hours

An ideal tour for people who enjoy the outdoor and Adventure, ready to discover new places. Average fitness is required because the tour includes a hike of 3 hours. Traveling from El Calafate through Provincial Route N°5 and then the National Route 40. You arrive to The Argentino Lake, the Santa Cruz river and the beautiful valley of La Leona River with the most impressive view of the Andes including the Cerro Fitz Roy. Then you visit the historical site of Hotel La Leona, and continue 10 km along the southern shore of Lake Viedma until Cerro Los Hornos (Estancia Santa Teresita). You start to explore the Petrified Forest, along the Great Depression and began your exploration walk among fossils. Halfway you stop for lunch. Throughout the walk you will see a lots of petrified logs lying on the surface, some with a diameter of 1.20 meters. Testimony to ancient times where the climate was very different from today and allowed the support of abundant flora and large dimensions.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cerro Calafate Hotel
Hotel Aikendor
Alto Calafate Hotel Patagonico
Hosteria Meulen
Design Suites Calafate
Konke Calafate
Rincon del Calafate
Roble Sur
Todos Los Glaciares Inn
Tehuel Plaza
Cauquenes de Nimez
Apart Hotel Altos de la Costanera

and 51 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Telephone: (+54 11) 5239-8206. In case of any eventuality, the 24 hour emergency number of Gray Line Argentina is +54 9 11 4193 6473. For questions or queries you can write to us at [email protected].

To confirm the reservation, it is mandatory to send the following information for all passengers:

Full name
Birthdate
Passport
Nationality
Hotel
Telephone
If there are minors under 18 years of age, passport photo.

If complete information is not sent, the reservation will not be confirmed.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.