We pick you up at your hotel and take you to the starting point of the trail.
We begin our activity and after 2 hours of trekking we will arrive at the Esmeralda Lagoon. We will continue along the right bank to begin to ascend to the Ojo del Albino glacier.
An hour later, we will be traveling through high mountain terrain where a lot of concentration is required.
At 7 km, we will stop to enjoy a delicious lunch in the mountains and a short rest.
We will continue to the Balcones del Ojo del Albino where we will have an incredible view of the Esmeralda lagoon and its entire high valley.
After 10 km of travel and reaching a height of 1200m, we will climb a wall to reach the impressive Ojo del Albino Glacier.
When the physical conditions of the passenger and the meteorological conditions of the place are optimal, we will ascend and walk on the ice.
Around 3:00 p.m. we will start the return along the same path.
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.
Original Price : $115.00
Saving Amount : $28.75
Enjoy an incredible variety of different wildlife and vegetation, and of course the unique landscape from our national park that combines sea, valleys, and mountains.
In the Tierra del Fuego National Park you can visit with a tourism guide, different points of greatest interest: Roca Lake and Lapataia Bay, end of the National Route Number 3...
Half Day Excursion.
Albino Eye Glacier Trekking
The adventure has a total distance of 19 km where we cross the Tierra Mayor valley (one of the largest wetlands), we cross the fantastic nothofagus forest, we visit the Esmeralda lagoon and also some beavers.
Depending on the season of the year we will find different scenarios.
During the summer we will be able to see incredible icebergs floating on the glacier, a product of the great retreat that it presents. During the winter we have the possibility of approaching the magnificent ice walls of the glacier front thanks to its frozen lagoon, an epic experience.
Undoubtedly, this trek is one of the most complete that you can do in Ushuaia. Adventure, the passage of glaciers in time and fantastic views are something that this proposal offers for those who have sufficient physical condition and are always looking for a challenge!
You will live an authentic experience at the end of the world!
Thanks to this tour you will know the most incredible points of the End of the World. Accompanied by the best guides in the area, which will allow you to know the most interesting data.
We begin the walk in the Andorra Valley, we will walk through a peat bog and border the river. These wetlands today are RAMSAR sites, internationally protected environments. Here we learn to interpret the place and its surroundings, being privileged to be there as protagonists.
Upon entering the native Andean Patagonian forest, the ascent begins, where steep slopes are combined with flat sections. The terrain is mountainous, so depending on the weather there may be mud, snow or the trail may be dry.
The forest tells us the story of axemen who decades ago exploited the place and its resources. The climb lasts 2:30 hours and it is important to maintain a constant pace.
Cabo San Pablo and Estancia Pirinaica is a unique experience because it allows you to know a region of Tierra del Fuego full of history, in the middle of a very outstanding Ecotone landscape, in addition to being able to know a stay with more than one hundred years of history, the stranded ship Desdemona, the Lighthouse with panoramic views of Caletas San Pablo and Ladrillero. Guanacos and foxes can be observed on the way, as well as delighting in the route of the estancias.
This is an exclusive way to spend a wonderful day fuegian style. With 4x4 vehicles we access amazing places that otherwise would be impossible to visit having a strong contact with nature on small groups with a maximum of 12 passengers.
Highlights:
• Crossing the Andes Mountain Range
• Visit Lago Escondido and Lago Fagnano
• Have a nice Argentinian "Asado"
• Impressive panoramic view points.
Ideal for nature enthusiasts, this tour ventures into the heart of the Tierra del Fuego Nature Reserve and Landscape, home to the stunning Emerald Lagoon. The 4-hour Ushuaia Esmeralda Lagoon Trek provides opportunities to admire scenic landscapes and observe local flora. With luck, you might even spot foxes, condors, and beavers along the way.
The Crab Route that we propose from Kaitek Viajes has value-added services, such as a trekking through Cascada del Duende for everyone, and a complete and free snack in a beautiful natural and ancestral environment in Laguna Victoria, connected to the Lasifashaj River . Both bodies of water were navigable sites for the Yámana, native canoeists from Ushuaia. We include lunch in a classic fisherman's restaurant, with a panoramic view of the Beagle Channel, and where you can have lunch of the "Centolla Fueguina" natural, au gratin or in butter. Our 4x4 vehicles, the experience of the guides, and the off-road tours make this service so special and differential. You just need to decide to travel and we do the rest!
We are a boutique receptive agency and our passion is to take care of every detail.
Our proposal will take you to a trekking path that reaches the Emerald Lagoon.
From the hotel we will go by comfortable transport to the beginning of the trail. From there we will take the path that enters the forest within the Lasifashaj Valley. We will cross several turbales and rocky terrain. We will continue our walk along the Esmeralda River until we reach the indescribable Laguna Esmeralda, a small lake of glacial origin, which owes its name to the color that the sediments that come from the Ojo del Albino Glacier give it. This color can only be seen in summer since in winter it will be frozen and covered with snow.
While we enjoy the view of the Lagoon we will load energies eating a box lunch. We will be able to undertake the return, where the road will be familiar to us and we will have the last chance to appreciate the beauties that surround us.
Puerto Almanza in Ushuaia is an authentic and beautiful fishing port, surrounded by mountains and crystal clear waters. It is an ideal location for those seeking an authentic fishing experience, as well as for those who wish to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Tierra del Fuego. Visiting Puerto Almanza is to enter the world of traditional fishing and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the coastal environment.
Our tour offers a variety of exciting and fun activities, from snowshoeing to snowmobiling and culiskating.
It's the perfect combination of fun, excitement, natural beauty and an authentic dining experience. Visitors who choose this tour will enjoy a full day of adventure and create unforgettable memories in a unique winter setting.
Lunch with free Patagonian lamb is the finishing touch to our tour. Participants will be able to savor the authentic flavors of the region while enjoying a delicious meal in a stunning natural setting.
Don't miss the opportunity to live this exceptional experience and reserve your place now!
In 1833, Charles Darwin set sail along the Beagle Channel. You can follow his course on a 2.5-hour catamaran cruise from Ushuaia. You'll capture sights of Ushuaia’s former prison, check out the End of the World Museum, and admire views of Five Brothers and Olivia mountains, among other sights. After reaching Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and eyeing shipwreck ruins, come upon throngs of sea lions at Isla de Lobos and the winged residents of Isla de Pájaros. Enjoy guided commentary and round-trip hotel transport.
If you are looking to get away from everything this moderated difficulty trek is definitely the excursion for you.
It is a 7 hour Trek that takes you from the valley, through the fuegian forest until we pass the vegetation line and you are sullenly in a high mountain landscape until reaching the "Laguna de los Témpanos" and the Vinciguerra Glacier behind.
There are no words to describe the beauty of this landscapes!
