About this experience
Albino Eye Glacier Trekking
The adventure has a total distance of 19 km where we cross the Tierra Mayor valley (one of the largest wetlands), we cross the fantastic nothofagus forest, we visit the Esmeralda lagoon and also some beavers.
Depending on the season of the year we will find different scenarios.
During the summer we will be able to see incredible icebergs floating on the glacier, a product of the great retreat that it presents. During the winter we have the possibility of approaching the magnificent ice walls of the glacier front thanks to its frozen lagoon, an epic experience.
Undoubtedly, this trek is one of the most complete that you can do in Ushuaia. Adventure, the passage of glaciers in time and fantastic views are something that this proposal offers for those who have sufficient physical condition and are always looking for a challenge!
You will live an authentic experience at the end of the world!
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr–8 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Private transportation
- Includes all equipment such as: poles, crampons, helmet.
- Lunch
Not included
- Outfit
Itinerary and highlights
Our trekking begins 15 kilometers from the City of Ushuaia. The journey en route takes 15 minutes where we have a view of the wonderful Carbajal Valley, which has the most important peaks in the area and one of the largest wetlands.
During our journey along route 3 towards the beginning of the trekking we have a complete view of Cerro Cinco hermanos and the mythical Monte Olivia
Our trekking begins in the valley of Lobos, where the first dog sleds were located in Ushuaia.
We cross the Tierra Mayor valley, a very important wetland where we have a panoramic point of the Sierra Alvear with the most prominent peaks, a preferred point for panoramic photos
After walking 4.5 km we find ourselves in the Esmeralda Lagoon, one of the most visited and possibly the most attractive around Ushuaia...
At the beginning of the trail, the dominant vegetation is the lenga forest, a tree native to the area. The tour continues through sectors where foliage and peat bogs alternate, until reaching a high mountain environment, whose average height is 600 meters above sea level. Once you reach the lagoon, you can appreciate the majestic environment of forest and snowy peaks that surround it. The greenish coloration of its waters is due to the sediment from the Ojo del Albino Glacier
Meeting and pickup information
- At the Tourist Pier, go to the car and bus parking lot known as Maipú double, which is located next to the tourist information houses for navigations in the Beagle Channel. It has a view of the Beagle Channel and the tourist dock.
- We pick up the traveler at their lodging point. The activity requires appropriate clothing for a full day in the mountains: 3-layer clothing. Trekking or waterproof pants. Water bottle, 25 lt backpack for personal equipment. It is exclusive waterproof trekking footwear. We include a delicious box-lunch and hot drink + sweet snack
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- 54° Trek-expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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