Argentina · Trekking

10-Hour Ojo del Albino Glacier Trek from Ushuaia via Laguna Esmeralda

10 Hours Round trip from Ushuaia Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tierra Mayor Valley through lenga and peat forests
02 Reach Laguna Esmeralda, coloured by the melting Ojo del Albino glacier
03 Tackle steep mountain slopes and rocky high-altitude terrain
04 Take in panoramic views of Laguna Esmeralda and the Sorondo mountain range
05 Ascend to the Ojo del Albino glacier and enjoy a lunch box in the mountains

Embark on a 10-hour trek from Ushuaia to the Ojo del Albino glacier, traveling north along National Route N°3 before setting out on foot through Tierra Mayor Valley. Cross lenga and peat forests to reach Laguna Esmeralda, whose incredible colour comes from the melting of the glacier, then continue across demanding mountain terrain with steep slopes and large rocks. The route leads to a natural terrace with panoramic views of Laguna Esmeralda and the Sorondo mountain range, where Mount Olivia and the 5 Hermanos mountain stand out, before the final ascent to the glacier.

Traveling between large rocks, we reach a natural terrace with views of Laguna Esmeralda and the Sorondo mountain range, in which Mount Olivia and the 5 Hermanos mountain stand out.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Ushuaia

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Trek to Laguna Esmeralda and Ojo del Albino Glacier

We begin our excursion by picking up the passengers at their accommodation and heading north of Ushuaia along National Route N°3 for 20 km until we reach our base of operations, where we prepare to start this trekking adventure.
We cross the Tierra Mayor Valley, entering lenga and peat forests, followed by a final ascent until we reach Laguna Esmeralda, whose incredible colour comes from the melting of the Ojo del Albino glacier.
We continue forward for about 650 meters. Once we leave the vegetation limit, we advance through mountain terrain with continuous slopes that require the greatest physical effort of the route.
Traveling between large rocks, we reach a natural terrace with views of Laguna Esmeralda and the Sorondo mountain range, in which Mount Olivia and the 5 Hermanos mountain stand out. Finally, we ascend to the Ojo del Albino glacier.
At this excellent point, we enjoy the lunch box and rest before beginning the return to the base of operations, where the vehicles take us back to the hotel in Ushuaia.