Description
Laguna Esmeralda (Emerald Lagoon) is located at the Tierra Mayor Valley, at the base of the Ojo de Albino Glacier, between Mount Bonete and the Toribio Range. Its waters are emerald green, in marked contrast with the reddish hues of its surrounding peatbogs. Peatbogs are wetlands, so for a pleasant walk we can provide you with rubber boots, if necessary (upon prior request). While the journey doesn’t involve going up steep slopes, a minimum physical fitness is required.-

Itinerary

Departure from hotel by bus, we take the National Route Nº3 and drive northeast, towards Tierra Mayor Valley.
Once 20 km (12.5 miles) from Ushuaia, our walk begins along the forest, crossing rivers and peatbogs and, after a 4.5 km trek (2.8 miles), we get to the Esmeralda Lagoon (450 m a.s.l.); a point to behold the beauty and majestic of nature.

Highlights

Flora, birds and wildlife watching.

Operational Season

September to May.
June to September with crampons and/or snowshoes.

Difficulty

Medium/High

Duration

8 hrs

Food

Box lunch

Minimum required

4 passengers

Program charges include

Bilingual mountain guide (Spanish/English).
Lunch Box and snack on-the-go.
Transportation.
Support from our main office.
Safety and radio communications equipment.
Personal injury insurance.