From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

Hike to Ushuaia's iconic Laguna Esmeralda through Fuegian forests, peatlands and mountain valleys. Enjoy a small-group experience with a local trekking guide, hotel pickup, box lunch and a hot drink.
Get away from Ushuaia and into the wild landscapes of Tierra del Fuego on a guided trek to the famous Laguna Esmeralda.
After pickup from your accommodation, travel toward the Tierra Mayor Valley, where the trail begins.
The route takes you through native lenga forest, open peatlands and Fuegian valleys before following the Esmeralda River toward the lagoon.
The landscape changes throughout the hike, from dense forest to open mountain valleys and wetland areas. Your local trekking guide will help you understand the natural environment, including the characteristic flora, fauna and landscapes of Tierra del Fuego.
After approximately 5 km of hiking, you will reach Laguna Esmeralda, surrounded by mountains and forest.
Take some time to enjoy the scenery, take photos and have your box lunch with a hot drink before beginning the return hike.
Back at the trailhead, your vehicle will take you to Ushuaia and drop you off at your accommodation.
A real Fuegian trekking experience
Laguna Esmeralda is not a paved walking trail. Sections of the route can be wet and muddy, particularly after rain or during snowmelt.
This is part of what makes the experience a genuine Tierra del Fuego trekking adventure.
Proper waterproof trekking boots and waterproof outdoor clothing are essential.

Difficulty
Easy to Moderate.
Approximate distance: 10 km round trip.
Approximate hiking time: 4–5 hours.
Approximate elevation gain: 200 m.
No technical mountaineering experience is required, but participants should be comfortable walking for several hours over uneven and sometimes wet natural terrain.

Sustainable trekking
At Arpón Trekking, we believe that responsible tourism begins with the way we operate every day.
We work to reduce the environmental impact of our excursions by minimizing single-use plastics and using reusable materials whenever possible.
Meals are served in reusable containers and tableware, which are collected after the activity and returned for future use.
We also encourage travelers to carry reusable water bottles and help passengers understand how to minimize their impact while enjoying Tierra del Fuego.
Our guides are not only there to lead the hike: they help travelers connect with and respect the landscape.

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.