La Lioness Petrified Forest

El Calafate, Argentina

9 to 17 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover a side of Patagonia that’s different from the usual mountains and lakes on a day trip to La Leona Petrified Forest, home to trees said to be more than 70 million years old. Letting someone else drive you from El Calafate saves you the hassle of navigating, while your guide provides insight that puts the fossils and ancient trees into context.

Travel back millions of years on a trip to La Leona Petrified Forest
An ideal choice for history buffs
See a part of Patagonia that most visitors overlook
Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't have to find a meeting point

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

The lunch offered is a Box Lunch
entry to paleontological site

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The collection is done by Hotels and all types of accommodation

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

La Leona Petrified Forest

7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
not available for children under 6 years
only available for people with good physical condition
The difficulty of the walk is Demanding.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Absolutely amazing experience!

Oana_D, Jan 2026

Our visit to La Leona Petrified Forest with our guide Paul was unforgettable. Paul was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the area. We truly couldn't have asked for a better guide. The landscape itself is surreal. I felt like we were walking on the moon… only with oxygen, gravity, and a bright blue Patagonian sky above us. 😄 The petrified trees, the dinosaur fossils, and the silence of the desert made the whole experience feel otherworldly. Seeing the ancient wood and real dinosaur bones up close was something we’ll never forget. Highly recommended—this was one of the highlights of our trip!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that your visit to La Leona Petrified Forest was such a memorable experience. Paul will be delighted to know that his passion and knowledge made a difference. The landscape is indeed unique and otherworldly. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Patagonia!

Must do experience while in Calafate or during transfer from Chalten to Calafate

Chelsea_Z, Dec 2023

What a fantastic tour!!! Our guide, Leo was so friendly and knowledgeable. He really made the trekk through the forest interesting! All of that is to say that he was a great accompaniment to one of the most unique landscapes you'll ever experience! This forest has existed for well over 60 million years and is complete with dinosaur bonus, petrified tree logs, natural rock formations and things you just don't see everyday and can't see everywhere. We also arranged to have this tour as a transfer between El Chalten to El Calafate and it was seamless. We booked the tour and then reached out to add on the transfer from El Chalten to La Leona where we met up with the rest of the group. It was simple and very cost effective. Perfect way to spend a transfer day between Chalten and Calafate!! Highly recommend taking this one!!