The color of the Lagoon is unmatched
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EMERALD LAGOON
TREKKING
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE ...
This hike is one of the most accessible that can be done in the southernmost city in the world. The main aim is to reach the Emerald Lagoon.
After leaving the hotel we go in the north direction, about 20 minutes from the city. Once arrived the guide will explain to us that we must cross the Lasifashaj Valley along a very clear and marked path depending on the season of the year in which we are, we will cross several peat bogs and rocky terrain.
After a little more forest, we continue our walk along the Esmeralda River until we reach the amazing Laguna Esmeralda, a small lake of glacial origin, which owes this name due to its color produced by sediments that come from the Ojo del Albino Glacier. This color can only be seen in summer, while in winter it will be frozen and covered with snow.
While we enjoy the view of the Lagoon we will load energies eating 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. Once the walk is over we will meet again with the vehicle that will be waiting for us to take us back to the city of Ushuaia.
MANDATORY: necessary equipment
- Waterproof hiking boots.
- Thermal underwear
- Waterproof pants
- Trekking pants
- Windbreaker jacket.
- Inner polar gloves and waterproof or ski gloves.
- Sun protection, lip protection and glasses, sunglasses or sunglasses.
- 500cm Water per person.
- Winter hat.
- Stockings for replacement
SEASON
ALL YEAR
DIFFICULTY
MODERATE
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH – SPANISH
DURATION
HALF DAY – 6 HS.
SUMMER
The best time to appreciate the emerald color that gives name to the lagoon.
WINTER
The frozen lagoon gives us the possibility to walk on it.
ITINERARY
08:30 hs. – Pick up hotels
10:00 hs. – Arrival at the starting point of the trail
12:00 hs. – Arrival at the Emerald Lagoon and lunch
13:00 hs. – Return on foot to the starting point
15:00 hs. – Return to Ushuaia
DO YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Write to us. Our specialized team will contact you shortly. Usually within 24 hours.
INCLUDED
✔ Transportation up to the starting point of the trekking trail
✔ Professional guide
✔ Box lunch
✔ Trekking sticks
✔ Crampons for walking on ice in winter
✔ Satellite tracking system
NOT INCLUDED
✖ Any extras
DEPARTURE
Hotel
SCHEDULE
All the year
08:30 hs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandatory: trekking boats
In winter: gloves
More information:
– Distance: 9.4km (4.7km Ida)
– Height reached: 411 M.s.n.m.
– Maximum gradient: 22%
– Elevation: 160 meters
– Ground conditions: snow, ice, stone
– Minimum age 11 years
