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A six‑hour guided hike from Ushuaia to Laguna Esmeralda takes you through glacial valleys, beaver-altered wetlands and lenga forest to a brilliant turquoise lagoon. This moderate 9 km round‑trip trek includes transport, a boxed lunch and local guiding—ideal for travelers who want a full-day taste of Tierra del Fuego.
A six‑hour guided hike from Ushuaia to Laguna Esmeralda takes you through glacial valleys, beaver-altered wetlands and lenga forest to a brilliant turquoise lagoon. This moderate 9 km round‑trip trek includes transport, a boxed lunch and local guiding—ideal for travelers who want a full-day taste of Tierra del Fuego.
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Operated by Info de Ushuaia · Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
The trail opens like a page in an atlas: a narrow ribbon of mud and roots threading into lenga forest, wind pushing across the valley as if testing your pace. You leave Ushuaia behind in a van, the city shrinking to a smudge of roofs and harbour cranes, then the Andes fold up around you and the air takes on a metallic edge. By the time the guide gathers the group at the Valle de Lobos trailhead, the forest is already speaking—rivers daring you onward, peat bogs holding the day’s damp like memory.
moderate.
6 hours.
Suitable for anyone in regular walking condition—able to handle 9 km with some uneven and muddy sections.
The itinerary covers about 9 km round trip with roughly 200–300 meters of cumulative elevation gain; terrain is mostly steady but can be muddy.
Yes—children over 11 are welcome per the operator; younger kids who can manage multi‑hour walks may be fine with parental judgment.
Transport from Ushuaia, a guided hike led by a professional guide, boxed lunch and basic accident insurance are included.
Rated moderate—no technical climbing required, but expect uneven surfaces, bogs, and some stream crossings.
Bring insect repellent in summer months; biting flies can be persistent near wetlands and beaver ponds.
The operator’s policy does not automatically cancel for bad weather, so they may proceed unless conditions are unsafe; check the 24‑hour cancellation policy for refunds.
The area around Ushuaia was historically used by the Yamana people and later reshaped by European settlers and introduced species such as beavers, which have dramatically altered local wetlands.
Peat bogs in Tierra del Fuego store carbon and recover slowly from disturbance—staying on trails and avoiding off-trail shortcuts reduces long-term damage.
Info de Ushuaia operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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