6-Hour Trek to Laguna Esmeralda from Ushuaia via Tierra Mayor Valley
About This Tour
Embark on a 6-hour journey from Ushuaia, travelling 20 kilometres along National Route No. 3 to the Tierra Mayor Valley. Enjoy a 10-kilometre round-trip trek th...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Ushuaia · Languages: Spanish
Know before you go: 10 km round-trip trekking; 401 meters of positive slope; Age limit: from 12 to 60 years
About Ushuaia
Ushuaia
The jump off point for trekkers eager to see the Martian Glacier, Beagle Channel and wonders of southern Patagonia, Ushuaia is teeming with local touHQ guides eager to outfit travelers for the wilds.
What's Included
- Guide
- Round-trip transfer to the accommodation
- Lunch box (vegetarian, vegan, and celiac options)
- Safety equipment (canes and crampons)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Trek to Laguna Esmeralda through Tierra Mayor Valley
Leaving your hotel, we head north of the city of Ushuaia along National Route No. 3 for 20 km, crossing incredible landscapes to the base of operations, where we begin the trek, which is 10 km round trip in total. The route takes us into the Tierra Mayor Valley, crossing lenga forests and peat bogs until the final ascent that culminates at Laguna Esmeralda. This wonderful-coloured water mirror lies at the base of the Ojo del Albino glacier, whose melting waters create it. After lunch and a rest, we return to the base of operations, finish the trek, and head back by vehicle to your accommodation in the city.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina · Tour start: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
