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Petrified Forest Tour with Lunch from El Calafate
Petrified Forest Tour with Lunch
Landscape view of petrified rock formations.
Landscape view of petrified rock formations.
Petrified Forest Tour with Lunch

Petrified Forest Tour with Lunch from El Calafate

By Tangol
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €274 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Explore a mesmerising petrified forest on an enchanting hike
  • Stunning panoramic views of nearby peaks & serene lakes
  • Chance to find & observe fossils in their natural state
  • Visit to historic La Leona Hotel & the slopes of Los Hornos
  • Embark on an unforgettable journey to La Leona

Activity location

    • La Leona Petrified Forest
    • La Leona, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • El Calafate, Argentina

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Petrified Forest Tour with Lunch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English
  • Food and drinks
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€274.20 x 1 Adult€274.20

Total
Price is €274.20
Until Mon, 2 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Bosque Petrificado
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoxed lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from selected hotels in El Calafate
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccess to the paleontological site
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you book

  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located El Calafate hotels. Please arrange pickup when you call to confirm your reservation. If your hotel is outside the pickup area we will assign you the closest meeting point.
  • The excursion is not suitable for individuals with heart conditions, spine, knee or ankle issues, recent surgeries, vertigo, pregnant women, and children under 6 years old. For individuals with allergies (insect bites/dust, etc.), it is advisable to carry their regular medication.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Seasonal tour operating October to April.
  • Unable to take the tour: Individuals with heart problems, issues in the spine, knees, or ankles; those who have undergone recent surgery; individuals experiencing vertigo; pregnant women; and children under 6 years of age.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

At the agreed time we will depart from our selected hotels and head towards the emblematic Route 40. During this trip we will be able to see Lake Argentino, the Santa Cruz River, and the La Leona River and we will also be able to enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the Andes Mountain Range, including Mount Fitz Roy.

We will make a short stop at the Hotel La Leona, an important historical site, where we can stock up on supplies and explore its small museum. We will continue our way along the southern edge of Lake Viedma to the edge of Cerro Los Hornos to reach Estancia Santa Teresita.

Here, we will begin our hike through a depression in the terrain where we have the opportunity We will trek through a depression in the terrain where petrified logs can be seen lying on the surface, some of them up to 1.20 metres in diameter! We will also be able to see fossil remains of different types of dinosaurs that inhabited the place.

After the hike, we will head back to La Leona to start the return trip to our selected hotels in El Calafate.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • La Leona Petrified Forest
    • La Leona, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • El Calafate, Argentina