Emerald Lagoon Trekking: Experience the Magnificence of Glacial Origin Lake
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83 Ratings
Ushuaia
Embark on a breathtaking trekking adventure to the Emerald Lagoon, a glacial origin lake with mesmerizing colors. Immerse yourself in nature and indulge in a box lunch amidst stunning views.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Laguna Esmeralda - The lagoon has a unique color. After an hour and a half of walking we arrive at the lagoon.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Appropriate clothing for trekking. MANDATORY trekking shoes, without exception.
Additional Information
We are an elite agency known for its meticulous attention to detail. Our itinerary leads you to a hiking trail that culminates at the Emerald Lagoon. Departing from the hotel, we will travel comfortably to the trailhead. From this point, we embark on a journey through the Lasifashaj Valley, cutting through verdant woods. Our route encompasses several marshy terrains and rocky landscapes. The trail continues by the Esmeralda River until we reach the breathtaking Laguna Esmeralda, a glacier-fed lake named for the emerald hue of its waters, a result of sediments from the Ojo del Albino Glacier. This spectacle is exclusive to the summer months as winter sees it frozen and snow-clad. As we relish the view of the Lagoon, we will refuel with a box lunch. Afterward, we embark on our return journey, giving us a final opportunity to bask in the surrounding visual feast.
Location
Laguna Esmeralda
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Abigail_p
Mar 30, 2024
Esmeralda lake. Great hike great tour company - Mariana and Maya were amazing. Positive and knowledgeable. A great hike. When they say wear the water tight boots- for SURE do that! You can rent them in town which is easier than trekking them down to the end of the world. Tour is about 6 hours front to back and an amazing way to spend the day. Don’t miss it. And this tour company is FANTASTIC. Strongly recommend.
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Kathiac271
Mar 8, 2024
The Lagoon is truly magnificent. Something very beautiful to see. - It's so worth it! One of the best tours in Ushuaia. You have to have the recommended clothes, as they are really necessary.
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Diana_k
Feb 22, 2024
Wonderful Guide! - Violetta was very knowledgeable, had excellent english skills and hiking experience, and shared so much about the region's local flora and fauna.
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Chelsea_o
Feb 18, 2024
Highly recommend! - We had a great time! Our guide was great and this excursion was the perfect length of time. Highly recommend!
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Flávio
Feb 2, 2024
Fantastic hiking - The hike to the emerald lagoon was incredible. The guide Franco was perfect, he knew a lot of details about the place, very informative in his explanations.
The walk is super safe and easy to do in favorable weather conditions.
The snack and the thermal cup as a gift were fantastic.
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Trevorpl6185wu
Jan 21, 2024
A Spectacular Photo Opportunity - Excellent group with an excellent friendly guide. Bit muddy which made it quite slippery in places but a lovely walk with a magnificent climax at the Lagoon. Absolutely beautiful and with the mountains looking on made it a spectacular photo opportunity
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Dianabo5671jg
Jan 19, 2024
Perfect - We had a wonderful day. The scenery was beautiful, the weather was kind and our guides were knowledgeable.
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Sarahwc5717wi
Jan 18, 2024
Recommend this trip for a beautiful walk - Great trip. Warm followed by rain and cooler followed by sun and warm made ot an interesting day!!
Marianna was a good leader but as all other walkers were spanish speakers and I was only one not I felt that although she was very good at explaining to me it was somewhat shorter than in Spanish. Lovely other guests. The walk showed fabulous views of the mountains and valleys and the lagoon was a beautiful scene. Very glad walking poles were supplied as it was very muddy and rocky in parts. The lunch provided was a very substantial sandwich/ roll, fruit and chocolate eaten by the lagoon. Very glad to have some coffee Marianna had brought as it was quite cool due to thevrain and altitude.
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385mercedesu
Jan 14, 2024
Don't miss this trekking. They don't need a guide. Incredible. - It dazzled us. It is not difficult to season the car 18 km from Ushuaia. The trail is very well marked. There is mud, but we went on a rainy day and in the worst parts there are long walkways. You can hear the sound of the water of a river... It is not difficult, but a little long. But we are very big people and it is easy to do. The lagoon is fabulous.
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Danielgrcampos
Jan 14, 2024
Beautiful lagoon, 2h + 1h30 walk - The Esmeralda lagoon is worth a visit and we were lucky to have a day without much wind and some snow. But to get there it's a 2-hour easy climb for about 4.5km, so make sure the family can handle the trip well. The guides were friendly and offered us walking sticks. But the sandwiches weren’t very pleasing…. It's worth the trip, but be prepared well!
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