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A 6–7 hour day hike from Ushuaia that drops you into peat bogs, beech forest and a glacier-fed emerald lagoon. Expect about 9.4 km round-trip, wildlife sightings and changing weather—perfect for an accessible Patagonian adventure.
A 6–7 hour day hike from Ushuaia that drops you into peat bogs, beech forest and a glacier-fed emerald lagoon. Expect about 9.4 km round-trip, wildlife sightings and changing weather—perfect for an accessible Patagonian adventure.
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Operated by All Patagonia Viajes y Turismo · Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
The minivan slides off Ushuaia’s paved ribbon and into a landscape that looks like a different planet: low hills fold into peat bogs, beech trees stand draped in moss and the road narrows until the town is an afterthought. You step out 20 kilometers from the city, the air sharpened by snowmelt and wind. The trail leads through intermittent streams and a carpet of peat moss that seems to drink your footsteps, and ahead—expectant and calm—the green mirror of Laguna Esmeralda.
moderate.
6–7 hours.
Moderate fitness with ability to walk 4–5 hours over uneven terrain and short steep sections
The trekking portion is about 4–5 hours and the full tour including transfers runs roughly 6–7 hours from Ushuaia.
In winter the trek is available only for people 12 or older; outside winter, assess kids’ stamina for a 9.4 km round-trip with muddy terrain.
Common sightings include Andean condors overhead, Patagonian foxes along the trail and beavers near wetland areas.
No technical equipment is required for the standard season trip—good boots and layers suffice. In heavy winter conditions, the operator may require additional winter gear.
A box lunch is included; there are no formal bathroom facilities on the trail—plan accordingly before departure.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ushuaia are included; exact pickup times are confirmed after booking and usually start 30–60 minutes before departure.
The valley shows marks of repeated glaciation; local Indigenous Yámana used coastal resources in the broader region while later European settlement shifted land use and access patterns.
Peatlands and subantarctic forest recover slowly from trampling; stick to established trails, carry out trash and avoid off-trail shortcuts to limit erosion.
All Patagonia Viajes y Turismo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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