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Emerald Lagoon – Trekking Below Zero

We invite you to experience one of Ushuaia’s most fascinating winter adventures: walking on the completely frozen Emerald Lagoon, surrounded by the Andes Mountains. The hike follows snowy trails through native forest, crosses meltwater streams, and climbs up into the alpine environment, ending in this unique snow-covered landscape. We invite you to experience one of Ushuaia’s most fascinating winter adventures: walking on the completely frozen Emerald Lagoon, surrounded by the Andes Mountains. The hike follows snowy trails through native forest, crosses meltwater streams, and climbs up into the alpine environment, ending in this unique snow-covered landscape.

Times are tentative, and the itinerary may be modified due to weather conditions or force majeure. Please check at the time of travel.

Temporada
Season: July - September
Duración
Duration: 6 Hours
Medium (Ice)
Difficulty: Medium (Ice)

Services

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Includes
Bilingual Guide
Box Lunch
Crampons (if needed)
Transfers
Trekking poles
Not Included
Hiking Shoes (mandatory)
Warm clothing

Bilingual Guide
Permanent guidance from experts in nature and history.
Box Lunch
Packed lunch to take with you (sandwich, snack, and drink).
Crampons (if needed)
Safety equipment for walking on ice and snow.
Transfers
Round-trip transfer from/to your accommodation.
Trekking poles
Telescopic trekking poles for added stability on uneven terrain.

Hiking Shoes (mandatory)
Waterproof trekking boots with good grip.
Warm clothing
Thermal and warm layers (we recommend bringing your own).

Itinerary of the experience

Estimated duration: 360 min • 9 stops
  1. Hotel pick-up
    09:00 AM
    Hotel pick-up
  2. Start of the trek (Tierra Mayor Valley).
    09:30 AM
    Start of the trek (Tierra Mayor Valley).
  3. Stop at the beaver dams area.
    10:00 AM
    Stop at the beaver dams area.
  4. Hike through snowy forest and peat bogs.
    10:45 AM
    Hike through snowy forest and peat bogs.
  5. Stop in the alpine valley and at the Emerald River.
    11:30 AM
    Stop in the alpine valley and at the Emerald River.
  6. Arrival at frozen Emerald Lagoon.
    12:00 PM
    Arrival at frozen Emerald Lagoon.
  7. Lunch (box lunch) on the shore of the lagoon.
    12:30 PM
    Lunch (box lunch) on the shore of the lagoon.
  8. Return to the trailhead.
    14:30 PM
    Return to the trailhead.
  9. Return to Ushuaia
    15:00 PM
    Return to Ushuaia
BASE PRICE (PER PASSENGER)
$ 136,000.00 $ 136,000.00 $ 160,000.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

These are some common questions about this tour.

To join our trekking and adventure tours, proper clothing and footwear are essential: waterproof outerwear and trekking boots are required, with trekking boots being mandatory for the activity.

The tour runs regardless of weather conditions, except in exceptional cases.


The minimum age is 9 years old. For younger children, please ask about private tours.
Moderate difficulty. Although it’s suitable for families, there are steep sections and there may be snow or mud.
Dress in layers, bring waterproof clothing, and wear trekking boots (mandatory).