Small-Group Vinciguerra Glacier & Tempanos Lagoon Trek
Description
Discover one of the most spectacular hikes in Tierra del Fuego and experience the wild beauty of Patagonia at the End of the World. Just 15 minutes from Ushuaia, this trekking adventure takes you through pristine peat bogs, native lenga forests, rivers, and breathtaking mountain landscapes of the Fuegian Andes. The trail gradually ascends toward the alpine zone, leading to the stunning Tempanos Lagoon and the impressive Vinciguerra Glacier, one of Ushuaia’s hidden natural gems. Weather and group conditions permitting, we will continue closer to the glacier to admire its crevasses, blue ice formations, and unique moulins. After enjoying unforgettable panoramic views and incredible photo opportunities, we return along the same trail before heading back to your hotel. Important: Proper mountain clothing is required for safety reasons. If needed, trekking gear rental is available before departure.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The guide will pick you up from your hotel. All equipment and clothing will be verified before starting the activity. The trailhead is only 20 minutes from the city center
Before entering the Valley of Andorra we will pass through Cerro Alarken where several short paths can be taken.
The first 3 hours of trekking take place in the Fuegian forest. A climb of 600 meters. will take us to the Laguna de los Tempanos
After passing through the iceberg lagoon we will arrive at the Vinciguerra Glacier, we´ll spend there about 1 hour and them 3 more hours to get back thru the same path.
At the end of the path the bus will be waiting to take us back to the city.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up time from your hotel will be provided the day before your excursion. Please note that departure times are approximate and may vary slightly. If you have another activity planned for the afternoon, please let us know in advance so we can assist you accordingly.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Reviews(73)
A beautiful experience, the guide is a genius and the truth while it is a difficult experience, the guide makes it bearable. I would do it again and it is super recommended
Muchas gracias por tu reseña 😊 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste la experiencia y que te sentiste acompañado durante todo el recorrido. Sabemos que es una salida exigente, así que es clave para nosotros que el guía pueda hacerla más llevadera y segura. ¡Nos encanta que la volverías a hacer! Será un placer recibirte nuevamente para otra aventura. Gracias también por recomendarnos 💙
The walk was very good and the view at the top and from the glacier. I could’ve done the hike solo but then I wouldn’t have been able to go onto the glacier. It was my first time on a glacier so for me it was worth spending some extra money. I like the fact that the agency cares about sustainability and takes this into account with the packed lunches. The guide was very nice but I would’ve liked to have learned more about the surrounding area. It might’ve had to do with the fact that the guides English was fairly limited and not good enough to give in depth information and stories. All in all a very good experience though!
Only recommended in good weather. Unfortunately the weather was pretty bad, although it is announced only at nice Feasible the tour was made. I volunteered not to participate although with a good 60 years of mountain experience (hiking guide), safety was more important to me, although the Guids are very well trained and professional Participate in nice weather, but book at short notice
We are very sorry that you decided not to participate in our excursion. On the day of your trip, the tour proceeded without incident and in complete safety. We successfully achieved our objective and completed the activity on the glacier. We received excellent feedback from the rest of the group. It is important to note that precipitation are frequent in Tierra del Fuego and that we are committed to continuing the service as long as conditions are safe. Once confirmed, this tour will proceed rain or shine, as described.
Absolutely a fantastic experience… we’ve spend the day with our guide Julian, and he managed to make our hike unforgettable. The weather was challenging, yet due to his enthousiasme for the area and glacier, thorough support and guidance, we made it to the glacier. An impressive experience, highly recommend!
Thank you Arnold for this review. As you stated, our fuegian weather is trully challenging so to be guided by professionals as Julian makes the difference. It is so good to know you made it to this glacier with safety and responsibility in the outdoors! Muchas gracias.
It is a difficult trekking, which is worth keeping in mind. You should only do this one if you are confident in your abilities, and you are moderately fit, mostly because it's a long trekking. That being said, it was really, really good. It was fun, the views were amazing, we walked through various zones of nature, with variety of soils, plants, mushrooms, trees, birds. Even the doggies were very friendly (they live nearby farms). The glacier is impressive, with ice caves, cracks, incredible blue and green tones. Walking on it was an unforgettable experience. Also, our guide (Julián) was extremely nice, and also taking care of everyone in the trip. He was very helpful and considerate checking every step, specially when the terrain became a bit more difficult. Another thing to consider is that the experince may vary a bit considering the weather, though we did it with a bit of fog and rain showers (on our way back) and it was still amazing.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! You’re absolutely right — it’s a demanding trek, so we really appreciate you pointing that out. We’re so glad you enjoyed the landscapes, the glacier, and the whole journey, even with a bit of fog and rain. And thanks for the kind words about Julián — we’ll definitely pass them along . Hope to see you again for another adventure!
Gisela was wonderful! She had a nice casual pace that didn’t leave anyone behind. The scenery was amazing! The hike itself was very muddy and slippery at times. Bring layers of clothing and good waterproof boots. The snack of nuts hit the spot at the right time and the sandwich was DELICIOUS! Plus love the Alfajor! The hike is like 14km round trip and steep at times. Great time and highly recommend! Don’t be afraid to slide down the glacier(where allowed!). Fun.
Thank you so much for your awesome review! 😊 We’re so happy to hear you had a great time and that you enjoyed the scenery (and the snacks! 😋). You’re absolutely right — the trail can be muddy and a bit challenging at times, so good gear makes all the difference. Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again for another adventure!
It was a beautiful trekking too :) amazing experience the guide was great! It was the best experience in Ushuaia. In one of the we saw forest, ice, mountain, valley, sun, rain...
Muito obrigada pelo carinho! 😊 Que alegria saber que foi a melhor experiência em Ushuaia para você! Em um só dia viver bosque, gelo, montanha, vale, sol e chuva é mesmo algo especial. Ficamos muito felizes que tenha aproveitado e que o guia tenha feito a diferença. Esperamos vocês para mais uma aventura!
Amazing experience with very good guide. You have to be in good fitness! Beautiful views! The tour is expensive because you just pay someone to go with you but everything in Patagonia is expensive 😂.
Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We’re glad you had an amazing experience and enjoyed the views. You’re right — good fitness definitely helps on this adventure! We understand Patagonia can feel expensive, but our tours include certified guides, safety equipment, logistics, and support throughout the whole experience to make it safe and memorable. Thanks again for joining us!
Amazing experience! Manu is a very patient, detailed and prepared guide for this type of trail. Recommended!
Muchas gracias por elegirnos y destacar el trabajo de Manuel.
It's a challenging, but rewarding experience. Using trekking poles is certainly useful with the terrain keeping balance across roots, mud, etc and on steep section. The pace we took was quite reasonable and still made good time.
