La Leona Petrified Forest Hike in El Calafete, El Calafate

La Leona Petrified Forest Hike

Enjoying the hike around the forest

La Leona petrified forest

Fossilised tree trunk

Go on an archaeological expedition! 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.

Details

Duration

8 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and another language.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop off
English–speaking guide
Bus transport
Visit to petrified forest fossil site
Picnic lunch: ham and cheese sandwhich, small bottle of water, dessert and a piece of fruit
Insurance

When to book

You can book up to 18 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 6 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

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

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Reviews of our customers

9.9

Exceptional 256 Travelers·19 reviews

March 23, 2026
Andrea Silvia Gonzalez
Capital Federal, Argentina
An incredible adventure in a place that seems from another planet, and suddenly starting to see fossil remains of dinosaurs was beautiful, highly reco...
Traveling solo
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December 26, 2025
Anônimo
São Bernardo Do Campo, Brazil
Incredible! The guide was very attentive and helpful. The place is indescribable! It was totally worth it.
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December 5, 2025
Maria Eugenia Crotte Occelli
Mexico
A fantastic hike, with breathtaking scenery beyond anything you could imagine. An excellent, cheerful guide with lots of explanations and extensive kn...
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February 22, 2024
Milton Roberto Da Freiria
Curitiba, Brazil
Very interesting. Beautiful landscapes. It seems unbelievable that a place like this exists until you see it. It's very worth it. I highly recommend i...
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March 7, 2023
Erica
United States
This was the most unexpected highlight of our trip to El Calafate / El Chalten. Our guide, Leo, is a well of knowledge and an excellent, patient guide...
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October 31, 2022
Marina
United Kingdom
This was a fantastic excursion. Pictures do not do justice to the amazing landscape. The guide and the driver were kind and knew the place very well. ...
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March 20, 2025
Daniela
Modena, Italy
Beautiful tour. Very nice and knowledgeable guide. The place is really fantastic. Thank you!
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February 17, 2025
Anonymous
United States
Excellent service. The activity fulfilled my expectations.
As a couple
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October 14, 2024
Djalma Santos
São Paulo, Brazil
Great guide, lovely place
Traveling solo
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January 15, 2024
Anónimo
Mexico
A completely different activity perfect to complement visits to the glaciers. A very interesting site, recommended!
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Go on an archaeological expedition! 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.

La Leona Petrified Forest Hike

After picking you up from your hotels at 9 am, we'll jump on board the bus and go on a three-hour journey to the petrified forest of La Leona.

On our road trip, we'll see several places of interest in the area, such as Lake Argentino, the Santa Cruz River, the Andes Mountains and Mount Fitz Roy. We'll also make a short stop at the halfway point to stretch our legs.

Finally, we'll reach the slopes of Cerro Los Hornos to set off on our hike. A fascinating trail awaits us within the petrified forest, a unique natural space where we'll get to see numerous fossils.

What's more, we'll even find over tree trunks that are over 70 million years old. These fossils were hidden as treasures for centuries, but the force of the wind and the rain have made them visible. If we're lucky we'll also be able to see some remains of the dinosaurs that inhabited these lands for years.

We'll stop for lunch and then start making our way back. We'll get back to El Calafate at around 4:30 pm to 5 pm.

How long is the hike?

The hike lasts approximately 3 hours and is of medium difficulty. You'll be walking over uneven terrain.

Important information

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
You'll need to have a good level of physical fitness to go on the hike.

Points of interest in El Calafate

Perito Moreno Glacier

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Go on an archaeological expedition! 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.

La Leona Petrified Forest Hike

After picking you up from your hotels at 9 am, we'll jump on board the bus and go on a three-hour journey to the petrified forest of La Leona.

We'll stop for lunch and then start making our way back. We'll get back to El Calafate at around 4:30 pm to 5 pm.

How long is the hike?

The hike lasts approximately 3 hours and is of medium difficulty. You'll be walking over uneven terrain.

Important information

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
You'll need to have a good level of physical fitness to go on the hike.

La Leona Petrified Forest Hike