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Glaciar Vinciguerra Trek

Trekking Season: summer 8 hours Difficulty: moderate / challenging Departs from Ushuaia
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The essentials

The Glaciar Vinciguerra Trek is a full-day guided hike (8 h, 15 km, 650 m elevation gain) from the Valle de Andorra to the Laguna de los Témpanos, with ice caves depending on conditions. It runs from November to April, is moderate-to-challenging and includes transfer, guide, trekking poles and a packed lunch.

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Key facts

Duration
8 hours
Distance
15 km
Elevation gain
650 m
Difficulty
Moderate / Challenging
Group
Max. 10 people
Languages
Spanish, English, Portuguese
Pick-up
8:00 AM
Season
November to April
Minimum age
12 years

The experience

Experience a unique adventure to one of Ushuaia's most stunning glaciers. We pick you up early at your accommodation and head to the Valle de Andorra, where the trek begins at the “Tranquera Verde” (Green Gate).

We cross lenga beech forests, peat bogs and moraines to reach the Laguna de los Témpanos (Iceberg Lagoon). If conditions allow, we enter the ice caves with specialized gear and a guide.

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Pick-up at your accommodation

    We pick you up at your hotel in downtown Ushuaia.

  2. 2
    Start in the Valle de Andorra

    Safety briefing and trekking poles handed out.

  3. 3
    Peat bog and moraine

    Climb up the moraine with views of the valley.

  4. 4
    Laguna de los Témpanos

    Lunch facing the glacier and a visit to the ice caves.

  5. 5
    Return

    Descent and transfer back to your accommodation.

What's included

Included

  • Premium packed lunch and snack
  • Access to the ice caves (conditions permitting)
  • Trekking poles
  • Specialized mountain trekking guide
  • Round-trip transfer from your accommodation in Ushuaia
  • Licensed bilingual local guide
  • Personal accident insurance

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hiking boots (available for rent)
  • 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

How difficult is the Glaciar Vinciguerra trek?

It's moderate-to-challenging: 15 km round trip with 650 m of elevation gain and stretches of peat bog and loose rock. Good fitness and previous experience on long hikes are recommended.

Can you go inside the ice caves?

Yes, when glacier conditions are safe. The guide decides on site; we never go in if there's any risk of collapse.

When can you do it?

From November to April. In winter the trail is covered in snow and the tour doesn't run.

Is transfer included?

Yes, we pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation in downtown Ushuaia.

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