Cañadón de los Fósiles Expedition

Recommended by 90% of travelers

El Calafate, Argentina

11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Cañadón de los Fósiles is located in the Los Glaciares National Park and is renowned for its ancient marine fossils, remarkably preserved by glacial activity. On this full-day adventure tour, set sail across Lake Argentino, climb through the Feruglio mountains in a 4WD, and enjoy spectacular views across Lake Guillermo, the Upsala Glacier, and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, before hiking through the Cañadón de los Fósiles.

Magnificent views of Lake Argentino and the Upsala Glacier
Explore the Los Glaciares National Park by boat, 4WD, and trekking
Small group tour: hike at a pace that suits you
Convenient hotel pickup and round-trip transport from El Calafate

What's Included

Professional guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Lunch box
Snack on board

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

The pick up time may vary depending on the hotel location. Any doubt contact our emergency whatsapp: +54 9 2902 504180. It is mandatory to inform your Hotel in order to properly coordinate the transfers.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Estancia Cristina

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum age is 12 years
May be operated by a bilingual guide
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 10 reviews

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Beautiful hike, guides not up to par.

Melinda_G, Nov 2025

The guides essentially provided no value. Very little information shared and some of what they shared was wrong (glaciers are not involved in creating fossils). Multiple people on the tour asked that they provide more information and that on of the guides work with the English speakers. This did not happen. Guides were very worried about the time and pushed the group by being out ahead vs. with their customers. The timing was due to their logistics, not the customers being slow. Beautiful terrain.