INCLUDED
Round-trip transfer to your accommodation
Bilingual naturalist guide
Box lunch (sandwich, snack, and beverage)
Telescopic trekking poles
Crampons
TOUR DETAILS
Price per adult from
$ 160.000,00
The expirei Adentrarse en el sendero hacia la Laguna Esmeralda es mucho más que una caminata; es una inmersión total en la naturaleza salvaje del Fin del Mundo. Esta aventura te lleva a recorrer los paisajes más emblemáticos de los Andes fueguinos, cruzando densos bosques y valles glaciares hasta llegar a uno de los espejos de agua más fascinantes de la Patagonia.
The Route Our journey begins as we leave the city behind and head into the winter valleys area. From there, we dive into an ancient, silent forest of lenga and ñire trees. As we move forward, the terrain offers a fun and authentic challenge: crossing the famous Fuegian peat bogs ("turbales") and navigating around the beaver dams that constantly reshape the landscape. It is a rugged trek, where mud and roots are part of the adventure. That’s why being well-equipped and accompanied by mountain experts makes all the difference.
It is a rugged trek, where mud and roots are part of the adventure. That’s why being well-equipped and accompanied by mountain experts makes all the difference.
The Reward After crossing the tree line, the landscape opens up to give us the most anticipated postcard view. Framed by the imposing Mount Bonete and the Ojo del Albino glacier in the background, Laguna Esmeralda appears. Its intense color, a product of the minerals carried by the meltwater, contrasts incredibly with the rocks of the mountains. There, we will take a well-deserved break to enjoy the silence and take unforgettable photos before heading back.
Why choose this experience with us? In the mountains, your pace and company are everything. Far from massive, rushed tours, we invite you to live this journey in small groups, with the peace of mind of having professional local guides. We ensure you hike safely, understand the environment around you, and that every stop makes sense.
Technical Details:
Total Duration: Approximately 6 hours (4 to 5 hours of actual hiking).
Dificultad: Moderate. Requires good physical condition and being used to walking on uneven and muddy terrain.
Terrain: Forest, peat bogs, roots, and rocks. Elevation gain of 200 meters (650 ft).
TOUR DETAILS
08:00 AM: Hotel pick-up.
08:45 AM: Start of the trek (Tierra Mayor Valley).
09:30 AM: Hike through forest and peat bogs.
10:30 AM: Arrival at Emerald Lagoon.
12:00 PM: Lunch (box lunch) on the shore of the lagoon.
01:30 PM: Return to the trailhead.
02:00 PM: Return to Ushuaia.
Schedules may vary depending on the season, weather conditions, type of tour, and meeting point.
GALLERY
The trek has a medium difficulty. No prior mountain experience is required, but an acceptable physical condition is necessary. You walk for about 4 to 5 hours in total (round trip) crossing forests, peat bogs, and areas that are usually quite muddy.
It is essential to wear waterproof trekking footwear (the terrain has wet peat and regular sneakers are not suitable). We recommend dressing in layers (onion style), bringing a waterproof jacket, gloves, a warm hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a small backpack.
No, the trek operates normally on rainy or snowy days, which gives the experience a true Fuegian touch! It is only canceled or rescheduled in the event of extremely severe weather conditions that pose a safety risk.
Since it is a 4 to 5-hour hike over rugged, uneven terrain with a lot of mud (peat), we do not recommend it for very young children or people who are not used to walking. It is an excellent experience for teenagers or children over 10 years old in good physical condition. For families with younger children, we suggest calmer alternatives such as the navigations or the National Park.
Absolutely! If you prefer not to depend on the pace of a regular group, make more stops to take pictures, or simply want to enjoy the silence of the Fuegian forest exclusively, you can book the Laguna Esmeralda trek as a private service. Contact us and we will tailor the outing to your group.
Because we understand that it is not a race, but an experience to connect with nature. Our professional local guides know the mountain perfectly, ensuring not only your afety on complex terrain, but also highly personalized attention thanks to the fact that we work with small groups..
