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Can you imagine walking along trails through forests, glacial valleys and crystalline rivers, until you discover a hidden emerald-colored frozen lagoon surrounded by majestic mountains?
This approximately 9-kilometer (round trip) trek takes about 5 hours, with an elevation gain of 200 meters and a maximum altitude of 450 meters above sea level. Available year-round, it's a perfect option for you if you're looking for a memorable experience in Ushuaia, connecting with nature with no prior experience needed.
Discover one of the most amazing secrets of Tierra del Fuego in winter: the famous Laguna Esmeralda, which contrasts magically with the white snow covering the surrounding mountains and forests.
If you enjoy nature, snowy landscapes, and outdoor walks, this excursion is perfect for you. From the moment we pick you up at your accommodation, you'll feel like you're starting an unforgettable adventure, full of pure nature and unique scenery.
During the winter trek, you'll walk along trails surrounded by snow-covered native forests, peat bogs, beaver dams, and glacial valleys that create a magical atmosphere until you reach one of the most photographed spots at the End of the World. Along the way, our expert guide will share fascinating stories with you about the flora, fauna, and natural history of Tierra del Fuego.
The experience reaches its peak when you arrive at the famous Laguna Esmeralda. You'll enjoy a delicious lunch box, relaxing in front of an unforgettable view: the frozen lagoon surrounded by the majestic Albino Glacier in the distance, Cerro Bonete, and the Toribio mountain range. A magical moment to connect with the natural beauty and recharge before heading back.
At the end, we head back to Ushuaia with the certainty of having experienced one of those special days that stay in your memory, combining hiking, adventure, untouched nature, and unforgettable moments.
This experience is perfect for those looking for an authentic winter adventure in Ushuaia with no previous experience trekking on snow required. It doesn’t have steep elevation changes, making it accessible for people in good physical condition, mountain enthusiasts, and anyone eager to enjoy a different kind of hike. Ideal for nature lovers, active travelers, or anyone who wants to discover why Laguna Esmeralda is one of the must-see attractions at the End of the World.
An unmissable experience if you want to connect with the essence of winter in Ushuaia, enjoy the purest air, and take home unforgettable memories and views from the End of the World.
Laguna Esmaralda Trekkin Key Data
📍 Total distance: 9 km (round trip)
📏 Maximum height: 450 msnm
📈 Elevation gain 200 m aprox.
⚡ Difficulty: Easy to moderate. No previous experience is required but in winter the difficulty increases slightly; ideal for active travelers who enjoy hiking in nature.
⚠️ Important:
It is necessary to have appropriate clothing for trekking (coat, waterproof footwear, etc.). The guide will be able to decide whether or not a passenger can do the hike depending on his/her clothing. In case of not complying with this requirement, the value of the excursion will not be reimbursed.
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT CLOTHES YOU NEED TO WEAR.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Once we are all ready... We are off to Laguna Esmeralda!
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
We’ve arrived at Laguna Esmeralda! We’ll be able to admire its vibrant colors and stunning landscape.
Then we’ll find a nice spot to sit down and enjoy our lunch box. We’ll eat while listening to the sound of the water and taking in the vastness of the mountains surrounded by the Albino Glacier, Cerro Bonete, and the Toribio mountain range.
We guarantee you’ll never forget this lunch.
On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for you at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
Discover the hidden paradise tucked away in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the Laguna Esmeralda trekking.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, you will walk 9 kilometers (round trip) through the forest: glacial valleys, beavers, peat bogs and the magic of Tierra del Fuego that will accompany you throughout the journey...
This hike is considered of medium difficulty, and does not present significant slopes.
***IMPORTANT: THE USE OF APPROPRIATE CLOTHING IS MANDATORY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT, IT IS UP TO THE GUIDE TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT YOU CAN DO THE TREKKING. IN CASE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO DO IT, THE MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT CLOTHES YOU NEED TO WEAR.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
En la última glaciación (¿Te suena la Era de Hielo?) grandes extensiones de la tierra fueron ocupadas por casquetes de hielo y el clima se enfrió a nivel global.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
We’ve arrived at Laguna Esmeralda! We’ll be able to admire its vibrant colors and stunning landscape.
Then we’ll find a nice spot to sit down and enjoy our lunch box. We’ll eat while listening to the sound of the water and taking in the vastness of the mountains surrounded by the Albino Glacier, Cerro Bonete, and the Toribio mountain range.
We guarantee you’ll never forget this lunch.
On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for you at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
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Discover the hidden paradise tucked away in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the Laguna Esmeralda trekking.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, you will walk 9 kilometers (round trip) through the forest: glacial valleys, beavers, peat bogs and the magic of Tierra del Fuego that will accompany you throughout the journey...
This hike is considered of medium difficulty, and does not present significant slopes.
***IMPORTANT: THE USE OF APPROPRIATE CLOTHING IS MANDATORY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT, IT IS UP TO THE GUIDE TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT YOU CAN DO THE TREKKING. IN CASE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO DO IT, THE MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT CLOTHES YOU NEED TO WEAR.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Once we are all ready... We are off to Laguna Esmeralda!
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
We’ve arrived at Laguna Esmeralda! We’ll be able to admire its vibrant colors and stunning landscape.
Then we’ll find a nice spot to sit down and enjoy our lunch box. We’ll eat while listening to the sound of the water and taking in the vastness of the mountains surrounded by the Albino Glacier, Cerro Bonete, and the Toribio mountain range.
We guarantee you’ll never forget this lunch.
On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for you at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
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Discover the hidden paradise tucked away in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the Laguna Esmeralda trekking.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, you will walk 9 kilometers (round trip) through the forest: glacial valleys, beavers, peat bogs and the magic of Tierra del Fuego that will accompany you throughout the journey...
This hike is considered of medium difficulty, and does not present significant slopes.
***IMPORTANT: THE USE OF APPROPRIATE CLOTHING IS MANDATORY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT, IT IS UP TO THE GUIDE TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT YOU CAN DO THE TREKKING. IN CASE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO DO IT, THE MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT CLOTHES YOU NEED TO WEAR.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Once we are all ready... We are off to Laguna Esmeralda!
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
We’ve arrived at Laguna Esmeralda! We’ll be able to admire its vibrant colors and stunning landscape.
Then we’ll find a nice spot to sit down and enjoy our lunch box. We’ll eat while listening to the sound of the water and taking in the vastness of the mountains surrounded by the Albino Glacier, Cerro Bonete, and the Toribio mountain range.
We guarantee you’ll never forget this lunch.
On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for you at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
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Can you imagine walking along trails through forests, glacial valleys and crystalline rivers, until you discover a hidden emerald-colored frozen lagoon surrounded by majestic mountains?
This approximately 9-kilometer (round trip) trek takes about 5 hours, with an elevation gain of 200 meters and a maximum altitude of 450 meters above sea level. Available year-round, it's a perfect option for you if you're looking for a memorable experience in Ushuaia, connecting with nature with no prior experience needed.
Discover one of the most amazing secrets of Tierra del Fuego in winter: the famous Laguna Esmeralda, which contrasts magically with the white snow covering the surrounding mountains and forests.
If you enjoy nature, snowy landscapes, and outdoor walks, this excursion is perfect for you. From the moment we pick you up at your accommodation, you'll feel like you're starting an unforgettable adventure, full of pure nature and unique scenery.
During the winter trek, you'll walk along trails surrounded by snow-covered native forests, peat bogs, beaver dams, and glacial valleys that create a magical atmosphere until you reach one of the most photographed spots at the End of the World. Along the way, our expert guide will share fascinating stories with you about the flora, fauna, and natural history of Tierra del Fuego.
The experience reaches its peak when you arrive at the famous Laguna Esmeralda. You'll enjoy a delicious lunch box, relaxing in front of an unforgettable view: the frozen lagoon surrounded by the majestic Albino Glacier in the distance, Cerro Bonete, and the Toribio mountain range. A magical moment to connect with the natural beauty and recharge before heading back.
At the end, we head back to Ushuaia with the certainty of having experienced one of those special days that stay in your memory, combining hiking, adventure, untouched nature, and unforgettable moments.
This experience is perfect for those looking for an authentic winter adventure in Ushuaia with no previous experience trekking on snow required. It doesn’t have steep elevation changes, making it accessible for people in good physical condition, mountain enthusiasts, and anyone eager to enjoy a different kind of hike. Ideal for nature lovers, active travelers, or anyone who wants to discover why Laguna Esmeralda is one of the must-see attractions at the End of the World.
An unmissable experience if you want to connect with the essence of winter in Ushuaia, enjoy the purest air, and take home unforgettable memories and views from the End of the World.
Laguna Esmaralda Trekkin Key Data
📍 Total distance: 9 km (round trip)
📏 Maximum height: 450 msnm
📈 Elevation gain 200 m aprox.
⚡ Difficulty: Easy to moderate. No previous experience is required but in winter the difficulty increases slightly; ideal for active travelers who enjoy hiking in nature.
⚠️ Important:
It is necessary to have appropriate clothing for trekking (coat, waterproof footwear, etc.). The guide will be able to decide whether or not a passenger can do the hike depending on his/her clothing. In case of not complying with this requirement, the value of the excursion will not be reimbursed.
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT CLOTHES YOU NEED TO WEAR.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
La aventura comienza en la puerta de tu hospedaje desde donde te pasamos a buscar para emprender el viaje. Una vez que estemos todos listos… ¡Nos vamos para Laguna Esmeralda!
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
We’ve arrived at Laguna Esmeralda! We’ll be able to admire its vibrant colors and stunning landscape.
Then we’ll find a nice spot to sit down and enjoy our lunch box. We’ll eat while listening to the sound of the water and taking in the vastness of the mountains surrounded by the Albino Glacier, Cerro Bonete, and the Toribio mountain range.
We guarantee you’ll never forget this lunch.
On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for you at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
Discover the hidden paradise tucked away in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the Laguna Esmeralda trekking.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, you will walk 9 kilometers (round trip) through the forest: glacial valleys, beavers, peat bogs and the magic of Tierra del Fuego that will accompany you throughout the journey...
This hike is considered of medium difficulty, and does not present significant slopes.
***IMPORTANT: THE USE OF APPROPRIATE CLOTHING IS MANDATORY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT, IT IS UP TO THE GUIDE TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT YOU CAN DO THE TREKKING. IN CASE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO DO IT, THE MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT CLOTHES YOU NEED TO WEAR.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
La aventura comienza en la puerta de tu hospedaje desde donde te pasamos a buscar para emprender el viaje. Una vez que estemos todos listos… ¡Nos vamos para Laguna Esmeralda!
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
En la última glaciación (¿Te suena la Era de Hielo?) grandes extensiones de la tierra fueron ocupadas por casquetes de hielo y el clima se enfrió a nivel global. Cuando las temperaturas volvieron a aumentar, los glaciares retrocedieron y dejaron lugar a las lagunas que inundan estos valles. Estos son los famosos turbales: humedales de origen glaciar que son importantísimos para la ecología del planeta. Estos procesos geológicos dejaron a su paso ecosistemas que equilibran la biodiversidad de nuestra isla y nos regalan paisajes inigualables.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
We’ve arrived at Laguna Esmeralda! We’ll be able to admire its vibrant colors and stunning landscape.
Then we’ll find a nice spot to sit down and enjoy our lunch box. We’ll eat while listening to the sound of the water and taking in the vastness of the mountains surrounded by the Albino Glacier, Cerro Bonete, and the Toribio mountain range.
We guarantee you’ll never forget this lunch.
On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for you at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
Discover the hidden paradise tucked away in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the Laguna Esmeralda trekking.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, you will walk 9 kilometers (round trip) through the forest: glacial valleys, beavers, peat bogs and the magic of Tierra del Fuego that will accompany you throughout the journey...
This hike is considered of medium difficulty, and does not present significant slopes.
***IMPORTANT: THE USE OF APPROPRIATE CLOTHING IS MANDATORY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT, IT IS UP TO THE GUIDE TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT YOU CAN DO THE TREKKING. IN CASE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO DO IT, THE MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT CLOTHES YOU NEED TO WEAR.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Once we are all ready... We are off to Laguna Esmeralda!
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
We’ve arrived at Laguna Esmeralda! We’ll be able to admire its vibrant colors and stunning landscape.
Then we’ll find a nice spot to sit down and enjoy our lunch box. We’ll eat while listening to the sound of the water and taking in the vastness of the mountains surrounded by the Albino Glacier, Cerro Bonete, and the Toribio mountain range.
We guarantee you’ll never forget this lunch.
On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for you at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
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Languages
Price from
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Discover the hidden paradise tucked away in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the Laguna Esmeralda trekking.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, you will walk 9 kilometers (round trip) through the forest: glacial valleys, beavers, peat bogs and the magic of Tierra del Fuego that will accompany you throughout the journey...
This hike is considered of medium difficulty, and does not present significant slopes.
***IMPORTANT: THE USE OF APPROPRIATE CLOTHING IS MANDATORY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT, IT IS UP TO THE GUIDE TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT YOU CAN DO THE TREKKING. IN CASE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO DO IT, THE MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT CLOTHES YOU NEED TO WEAR.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Once we are all ready... We are off to Laguna Esmeralda!
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
We’ve arrived at Laguna Esmeralda! We’ll be able to admire its vibrant colors and stunning landscape.
Then we’ll find a nice spot to sit down and enjoy our lunch box. We’ll eat while listening to the sound of the water and taking in the vastness of the mountains surrounded by the Albino Glacier, Cerro Bonete, and the Toribio mountain range.
We guarantee you’ll never forget this lunch.
On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for you at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
