About 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.
Includes
- Lunch
- English and spanish speaking guide
- Roundtrip transportation from downtown Calafate hotels
Excludes
- Gratuities
- other services not especified in the program
Stop At: El Calafate We will pick up all the passengers in centrally located hotels in Calafate
Stop At: La Leona Petrified Forest 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.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels Operated by Gray Line Argentina For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
A nice and overpriced activityGal_C
This is a nice day trip in a unique El Calafate landscape including clay hills and amazing fossils. The guide was really great, very knowledgeable and attentive. The lunch is the standard bag without a choice to select from. The reason I only give it 3 stars is because of the inflated price. The operators are shooting their own foot and indeed the groups are small and the future of this industry is not bright.
Beautiful learning experience Janwillem_B
The drive to the park alongside the lakes and the hike thru the park with a very knowledgeable guide
Unique experience Chrys111_3
It is small group tour. We were offered nice lunch not just pastries apple and water was included. Tour guide has fluent english he has kkoledge about the place. The place is between el calafate and el chalten. Very good place for photos loads of interesting formations and fossils. He even mastered insta pic in one spot. All questions were answered and some knoledge about place ghathered.
I loved it.valeriamP277FH
Jun 27, 2026, 11:58:14 PM It is very good, highly recommendable.
