Trekking Emerald Lagoon
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ushuaia
Hotel Pick up - trailhead
Laguna Esmeralda
Two hours of trekking to reach the Emerald lagoon The way back is on the same trail
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Lunch
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
waterproof clothing or trekking boots
Bottled water
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Trekking Emerald Lagoon
Pickup included
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable
Danilo F,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Route 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.
Unforgettable experience!
PEIIN P,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Paseo was all right and with attentive guide accompanied and explained every detail ! Sensational landscape everything was beautiful!
Don't book this tour if...
Angela P,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Don'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.
The activity deserves the...
MANUEL V,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The activity is worth it, especially when you reach that blue lagoon, it is not a gentle trekking and can be done by anyone
Beautiful lagoon and cute birds
Lukas L,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 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
Good experience
manuelvP598PC,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Julian 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
Emerald trail and lagoon impermeable
vanessasZ8556IG,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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.
Entertaining Trecking to arrive at a beautiful Postcard!
LuisEnriqueG25,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Entertaining 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.
Good hike in the snow!
John B,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This isn’t a difficult hike but you do need to take it seriously (it had been snowing that morning)! The tour operator rightly insisted on boots (not trail shoes) which we hired for around £6. Our guide was very good and informative. Always a pleasure to hike in a group.
Excellent adventure!
ranndy360,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent adventure, a very beautiful place, recommended, the guide wise this super well qualified helped us at all times.
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