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Laguna Esmeralda
Trekking
All year
6 hours
Difficulty: easy / moderate
Departs from Ushuaia
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The essentials
Laguna Esmeralda is a 6-hour guided trek (9 km, 300 m elevation gain) through the Lasifashaj valley to a turquoise lagoon below the Ojo del Albino glacier. It's easy-to-moderate, runs all year (with snowshoes in winter) and includes transfer, guide and a packed lunch.
Updated on · Information verified by Ushuaia ExtremoKey facts
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Distance
- 9 km
- Elevation gain
- 300 m
- Difficulty
- Easy / Moderate
- Group
- Max. 12 people
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Pick-up
- 9:00 AM
- Season
- All year
- Minimum age
- 8 years
The experience
We hike through the Lasifashaj valley, among lenga beech forests and peat bogs, to Laguna Esmeralda (Emerald Lagoon), with its emerald-green waters surrounded by mountains and the Ojo del Albino glacier. Ideal as a first mountain experience in Tierra del Fuego.
Itinerary
- 1Pick-up
Departure from your accommodation along Route 3.
- 2Trailhead
Lenga beech forest and the first boardwalks over the peat bog.
- 3Laguna Esmeralda
Free time, photos and a packed lunch with a hot drink.
- 4Return
Transfer to your accommodation.
What's included
Included
- Round-trip transfer from your accommodation in Ushuaia
- Licensed bilingual local guide
- Personal accident insurance
- Packed lunch and hot drink
- Gaiters during muddy season
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
What to bring
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Windproof, waterproof jacket
- Layered clothing (thermal base layer)
- Hat, gloves and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Small backpack with water
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Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get to Laguna Esmeralda?
No. It's an easy-to-moderate trek: 9 km round trip with 300 m of elevation gain. The toughest part is the peat bog, which can be muddy.
Can you do it in winter?
Yes, from June to September it's done with snowshoes, which are included in the winter version.
Can kids come?
Yes, from age 8 and in good physical condition.
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