11 Hiking and Trekking in Ushuaia to Build a Day Around

1.Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 271 reviews · 6 hours · from $105Our pick

From Ushuaia, walk through forests and valleys along the Esmeralda River to Laguna Esmeralda. Expect a 10 km return hike, about 250 meters of uneven ground, muddy or snowy sections, and a relaxed pace with a bilingual guide. Lunch, a hot drink, poles, and hotel transfers are included.

“Julian our guide was fabulous. Catered for everyone either with different hiking experiences. Interesting to understand more about the beavers ( went past an active beaver dam and saw a beaver going to its house) as well as the surrounding area. Provide with a trekking pole which helps on the muddy sections with your balance. Views were excellent and Julian was a great guide. Lunch was fabulous - empanadas. Def recommend!”

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2.Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 127 reviews · 8 hours · from $149

Leave Ushuaia by van for a demanding 14 km trek through forest, river valleys, mud, snow, and high mountain terrain. A live English or Spanish guide leads your small group to Tempanos Lagoon and Vinciguerra Glacier, with lunch, poles, crampons if needed, and hotel transfers included. Guides may include Mauro, Nicholas, Luca, or Leo.

“The hike was amazing! Challenging but the view at the top are stunning! I want to thank our guide who was super nice, gave us plenty of information and even took pictures of us! Highly recommend choosing Arpon Trekking for your adventures!”

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3.Trekking Emerald Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $105

Trek from Ushuaia to Laguna Esmeralda on a roughly two-hour trail through Tierra del Fuego scenery. Your guide sets the pace, explains local plants and animals, and serves lunch with coffee or tea. The route can be muddy, snowy, and wet, so waterproof clothing and sturdy trekking boots matter. Hotel and port transfers are included.

“Lovely views during the trekking. The tour was well organized and our guide very nice and helpful. Considering the price and the fact that it’s a well marked trail, one can easily do it on their own. If you feel like going with a guide, this is a very nice tour.”

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4.Tierra del Fuego Trekking and Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Spend eight hours with a bilingual guide in Tierra del Fuego National Park. Walk forest trails, eat lunch in a wind-sheltered geodesic dome, then paddle stable inflatable canoes from the Lapataia and Ovando rivers toward Lapataia Bay. The group is limited to 10, with hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and park transport included.

“Viajem muito bom. Guia 11/10, muito bom. Sabe muito sobre feira e fauna, trouxa mapas, com bom humor. Passeio organizado muito bem. Não teve nenhum lado negativo. Parabéns!”

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5.Small group Trekking to Vinciguerra Glacier and Témpanos Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

This demanding 8-hour hike takes you from Ushuaia through Fuegian forest to Témpanos Lagoon and Vinciguerra Glacier. A guide such as Gisela, Violeta, Leo, or Diego leads a group of up to 14, with transport, lunch, snacks, hot drinks, insurance, and trekking gear when needed. Expect mud, steep climbs, changing weather, and superb mountain views.

“Leo was amazing. Very knowledgable about the area, but also history of the region + he knew all the plants. Shared lots of information, and a very positive guide as well.”

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6.Laguna Esmeralda Trekking Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Leave Ushuaia by minibus for a small-group trek through Tierra Mayor Valley. Cross peat bogs, streams, and old lenga and coihue forest before reaching Emerald Lagoon for lunch. Expect changing weather, muddy ground, and a moderate hike. Guides may include Amaya, Valerie, Gabriel, Gabi, or David, though assignments vary.

“Very nice trip with good view of nature. The road is not a difficult but is muddy and need wear high water proof shoes. The guide is professional and friendly.”

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7.Laguna Esmeralda Guided Trek with Box Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 5 hours · from $100Best value

From Ushuaia, ride 40 minutes to the Laguna Esmeralda trailhead and walk 4.5 km through sub-Antarctic forest beside the Esmeralda River. Your guide leads the roughly four-hour outing, with poles and a box lunch included. Expect mud, changing weather, and frozen water in winter. Spanish and English tours are available.

“Estávamos em dúvida entre fazer a trilha por conta ou com guia, e escolher o guia foi a melhor decisão. Nesta época do ano há muita lama, e ir acompanhado traz mais segurança. Foram fornecidos bastões de caminhada e o guia fazia pausas para explicar sobre a fauna e a flora locais. As paisagens são impressionantes. O dia estava lindo e tivemos uma vista maravilhosa da laguna e do glaciar.”

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8.Trekking to Emerald Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 5 hours · from $135

Leave Ushuaia by vehicle for a guided five-hour trek to Emerald Lagoon. You will cross Tierra Mayor Valley, peat bogs, rocky ground, and forest before following the Esmeralda River to the glacial lake. English and Spanish guides, lunch, walking sticks, hotel transfers, and satellite tracking are included. Trekking boots are mandatory.

“Josephina to skarb! Wspaniała, zaangażowana przewodniczka o olbrzymiej wiedzy. Piękne krajobrazy, pyszny lunch. Byliśmy zachwyceni!”

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9.Ojo del Albino – Full day trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $200

Join a guide and a group of no more than five for an 18 km, 810-meter climb from Ushuaia to Esmeralda Lagoon and Ojo del Albino glacier. Expect wet forest, peat bogs, loose rock, snow and big Fuegian Andes views. Pickup, lunch, poles, insurance and a hot drink are included.

“It’s a great hike covering an extremely diverse set of conditions. We went from valley floor to glacier with constantly changing landscapes. The Guide was excellent and she surprised us with hot tea at the top. It was a perfect day from start to finish.”

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10.TREKKING IN LAGUNA DE LOS TÉMPANOS AND VINCIGUERRA GLACIER

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 7h 30m · from $170

Leave Ushuaia by van for a small-group trek through Andorra Valley, peat bogs, native forest, streams and high mountain terrain. Your guide leads the 14 km route to Laguna de los Témpanos and the foot of Vinciguerra Glacier. Lunch, transfers, poles and crampons when needed are included. Warm clothing and trekking boots are mandatory.

“We had an amazing day overall and found the hike to be absolutely beautiful. Also very much enjoyed the packed lunch and tea provided and having a beautiful view to sit and eat. Our guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable answering our questions as the day went on. The only feedback I have would be to set expectations about the hike in different seasons. In the description it talks about seeing ice caves, hearing the internal rivers and seeing crevasses - nothing we were able to do after being told that is for the winter time only.”

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11.Trekking Esmeralda Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $145

Travel from Ushuaia into Tierra del Fuego for a six-hour guided trek to Esmeralda Lagoon. You’ll cross peat bogs, follow a stream through lenga forest, enjoy a lunchbox beside mountain views, and look for beaver dams on the return. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, trekking sticks, and winter crampons are included. Bring waterproof clothing and boots.

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