Trekking Emerald Lagoon
Description
For safety reasons, mountain clothing is necessary for this activity. In case you do not have the appropriate clothing you will have the option to rent. We get to the starting point by following national route 3 for about 17 kilometers; we begin the hike at the trail’s parking lot, which quickly takes us deep into the forest. The trail takes us close to a beaver dam and crosses the valley until finding a peat bog, where it will follow the Esmeralda river all the way to its source in the Esmeralda lagoon. After a final climb, we will get to the lagoon: frozen in the winter and dazzling us with its stunning color during the summer. If the weather is good enough, we will have lunch by the lagoon with a breathtaking view of the Albino glacier, the lagoon, and the surroundings. Afterward, we will take the same trail back to the transfer that will take you to your hotel.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hotel Pick up - trailhead
Two hours of trekking to reach the Emerald lagoon The way back is on the same trail
Hotel Drop off
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your pick up time will be informed the day before your excursion. The departure time is Estimated. Please let us know in advance If you have another activity scheduled in the afternoon.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(89)
Julian, at most!! Super good guide, although it was a varied group, I always take care of everyone. Box lunch, the fact that they use reusable tuppers and earthenware fees, at most. Cups should be souvenirs because they're beautiful. Super good service, punctual, friendly and knowledgeable. 🫶🫶🫶
Highly recommended, we were a small group, our guiad Really excellent. Since we were a small group we went a different way that you would not otherwise know. Highly recommended
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed being part of a small group and that your guide made the experience truly special. Our team always aims to create meaningful and personalized adventures, and sometimes smaller groups allow us to explore alternative routes that make the experience even more unique. It means a lot to us that you would highly recommend the tour. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! 🌿✨
Route of approximately 10 km and back to the Esmeralda lagoon, a pocket of water that is formed from the melting of the glacier Ojo Albino. On the way you will find forests, rivers and dams made by the castors. The trail is easy but do not take too much weight or you will get tired. Vc also needs to hire a guide and a transfer from Ushuaia to the entrance of the trail that is on the edge of Ruta 3 but far from the center of Ushiaia.
Muito obrigada por compartilhar sua experiência! 😊 A Laguna Esmeralda é realmente um lugar especial, com as paisagens lindas, as florestas e as represas de castores pelo caminho. Ficamos felizes que você tenha aproveitado a trilha! Só para esclarecer, a caminhada é considerada fácil a moderada e pode ser feita por conta própria — guia e transfer desde Ushuaia são opcionais, mas podem trazer mais conforto. Obrigada novamente pelo seu comentário!
Paseo was all right and with attentive guide accompanied and explained every detail ! Sensational landscape everything was beautiful!
Obrigado pela sua mensagem. Seu guia Foi Julian!
Don't book this tour if you are arriving on a cruise ship, unless you are absolutely sure you arrive and can get off the ship by 9:30am.
We are very sorry that you were unable to take your tour. However, it is important to note that we offer a regular service with set schedules and routes. We adhere to a strict timetable out of respect for our other passengers. If you require an activity that specifically fits your schedule, we suggest booking a private tour.
The activity is worth it, especially when you reach that blue lagoon, it is not a gentle trekking and can be done by anyone
gracias por elegirnos!
Great guide, very beautiful landscape. Group was 50% spanish and 50% north american. Could feed small birds from my hand with nuts. 10/10 would do again
Julian who's been the guide, a crack. And the site has been spectacular, it is worth doing the trail, although I have reached the day with rain and everything with mud, when you reach the final destination it is worth
The trail is light in difficulty, go and go gives about 5 hours with the guide who will stop at some points to give information. It's very organized. The lagoon is the most beautiful thing!! A show! There we stay a while to take pictures, enjoy, eat the snack that the agency offers and then we will return. All excellent, super recommend.
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário! Ficamos felizes que tenha aproveitado a trilha, a organização e, claro, a beleza da laguna. Que bom saber que teve uma ótima experiência conosco. Será um prazer recebê-la novamente! 🌄✨
Entertaining and beautiful scenery!! We did the trecking in about 3hs, there was mud and it is technical more for the mud and the branches but it is what makes it entertaining in addition to the spectacular landscape when you leave the forest. It's marked and if you're not guided by people, we did it without guidance.
