The Moonwalker: La Leona Petrified Forest excursion is a nighttime trekking tour from El Calafate that takes you through this paleontological forest near Lake Viedma as if you were taking a moonwalk. Includes trekking through the La Leona Petrified Forest among trunks, fossilized dinosaur remains and unique nighttime landscapes while expert guides tell the geological history of the site. The tour includes lunchbox and contemplation with flashlights of the nighttime landscape.

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Moonwalker: La Leona Petrified Forest is a unique nighttime trekking tour from El Calafate that visits this archaeological forest near Lake Viedma, simulating a moonwalk. It includes flashlight-assisted viewing of La Leona Petrified Forest while trekking through unique landscapes surrounded by fossilized dinosaur remains and trunks, always guided by experts who explain the geological history of the site.

The tour begins at 6:30 p.m. when passengers are picked up from their hotels to travel to La Leona Petrified Forest, located 113 km from El Calafate. Upon arrival at the petrified forest, guides will provide flashlights for the experience and provide recommendations for safe enjoyment.

During the tour, you will travel 65 million years back in time, when the forests of Santa Cruz were transformed by a geological cataclysm that petrified them. On the 3-hour hike, you will see trees displaced by glaciers and rivers that have been covered by sediment, creating an otherworldly landscape. Using headlamps, you will explore a fascinating valley of petrified tree trunks and glacially-imposed vegetation. The guide will share stories about the region's geology and natural history while you enjoy a landscape reminiscent of the lunar surface.

At the end of the hike, a homemade lunchbox will be served, accompanied by hot coffee or tea under the moonlight or stars. A unique way to connect with Patagonia in a landscape that resembles the lunar surface. To finish the tour, you return to El Calafate around 2:00 a.m., after having explored one of Patagonia's most impressive geological treasures.

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18:30		Pick-up at hotel
		114 km distance
		Arrival at Petrified Forest
		3 hours trekking
		End trekking and toast
		Return to El Calafate
2:00		Drop off at hotel

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The schedule, order and the activities can vary depending on the organization of the day.

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