Ushuaia Full-Day Trekking to Albino Eye Glacier

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience one of the most spectacular hikes in Ushuaia to the imposing Ojo del Albino Glacier. The tour begins with the transfer from your hotel at the beginning of the trail, at km 20 of National Route 3. From there you will travel through the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Emerald River Valley until you reach the beautiful Emerald Lagoon. Then you will start the challenging ascent towards the glacier, enjoying incredible panoramic views from the Balconies of the Eye of the Albino. After traveling approximately 10 km and overcoming a 1,200 meter gradient, you will reach the glacier. If the physical conditions of the group and the weather allow, you can walk on the ice. During the excursion, a box lunch is included to replenish energy before embarking on the return. An ideal experience for trekking and nature lovers looking to discover some of the most stunning landscapes in Tierra del Fuego.

What's Included

Glacier hike (subject to physical conditions and weather conditions).
Box lunch during the excursion.
Roundtrip transfers from centrally located hotels in Ushuaia.
Visit the Emerald Lagoon.
Guided trekking to the Eye of the Albino Glacier.
Bilingual professional guide (Spanish and English).
It operates from October to April.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Includes pick-up and drop-off at central hotels in El Calafate. The exact pick-up time will be informed once the reservation is confirmed.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Laguna Esmeralda

    We head to km 20, from here we will start the walk to the Emerald Lagoon : it is almost 5 km outbound where we will cross two completely different valleys: the first will be the Valley of Tierra Mayor which is 250 m above sea level and the second the Valley of the Emerald River. Around 10.00 we will arrive at the Emerald Lagoon.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We'll continue on the right bank to start ascending the Eye of the Albino. An hour later, at around 11.00 am we will already be passing a high mountain terrain where a lot of concentration is required even if it is the beginning of the most difficult part. At 7 km, we will stop to enjoy a rich lunch on the mountain. And a short break to not lose energy on the climb. We will continue to the Balconies of the Eye of the Albino where we will have an incredible view of the Emerald Lagoon and its entire valley. Concentrated and eager, after 10 km of travel and reaching a 1200m gradient, we will climb a wall to reach the impressive Ojo del Albino Glacier. When the conditions are optimal both physical passenger and meteorological of the place, we will ascend and walk on the body of ice.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Moderate difficulty activity.
Supplied by AURIC TRAVEL

Tags

Extreme Sports
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Small Group
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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