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Beagle Channel: Small-Group Yacht Tour & Minitrek Ushuaia★ 4.80 (719) · 4h
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Tierra del Fuego tour from Ushuaia: Guided walks & Yagan sites★ 4.52 (54) · 4h 30m
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Ushuaia: Vinciguerra Glacier Trek & Floe Lagoon★ 4.95 (241) · 7h 30m
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✓ 2026-08-11Real price per person across the 15 options: US$ 70–US$ 425 (median US$ 140). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 15. With 100+ reviews: 5 of 15.
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Ushuaia: Emerald Lagoon Trek & Fuegian Valley Hike with LunchYou’ll hike from Ushuaia into Tierra Mayor Valley with a local guide, cross forests and rocky streams to reach the glacier-fed Emerald Lagoon, then share a simple box lunch by its surreal green water before heading back. Expect muddy boots, cold air on your face, and moments of unexpected quiet that stay with you.
Emerald Lagoon hike from Ushuaia: Private trek with guideA private guided hike from Ushuaia to Emerald Lagoon, a glacial lake in the Lasifashaj Valley whose color comes from glacier sediment and changes with the season. Hotel pickup is included, and the trek takes about 5 hours round trip. The guide leads you across peat bogs and rocky terrain alongside the Esmeralda River, with trekking sticks and a box lunch provided.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a ride arranged—the guide collects you and handles the drive to the trailhead, which matters if you're staying in the city without transport. The private format also means the pace and timing stay yours, not locked to a group schedule.
Crab Route Ushuaia: 4x4 tour, waterfall trek & lunchYou’ll travel from Ushuaia into Tierra del Fuego by 4x4, sharing coffee and homemade snacks beside Laguna Victoria before heading downriver to Puerto Almanza for a fisherman’s lunch of fresh Fuegian crab overlooking the Beagle Channel. Walk forest trails to Cascada del Duende waterfall and end your day feeling both small and strangely connected.Is it for me?Pick this one if you want the crab and the landscape without splitting the day between a boat tour and a separate meal—the 4x4 route connects both in one loop, and the waterfall walk breaks up the driving.
Tierra del Fuego trekking and canoeing: Lapataia BayThis eight-hour tour in Tierra del Fuego National Park near Ushuaia combines a medium-difficulty forest hike along the Beagle Canal with canoeing down the Lapataia River into Lapataia Bay. A professional guide leads both sections, revealing places inaccessible by foot or car; lunch with drinks and hotel pickup are included. The park sits close to the city and is easily reached, but its secrets unfold only with specialized local knowledge.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary in your own language throughout both the hike and the paddle. Choose this tour if you want to move through the landscape actively—walking and paddling—rather than watching from a vehicle, and if you have moderate fitness for a full day of steady activity.
Ushuaia: Laguna Esmeralda Trek & Fuegian Valleys with GuideYou walk a moderate trail through Tierra del Fuego forest to reach Laguna Esmeralda, a glacial lagoon framed by mountains and Patagonian valleys. Along the way, your naturalist guide explains the beaver dams, local birds, and ecosystem shifts. The trek includes hotel pickup, trekking poles if needed, and a picnic lunch on the lagoon's shore before returning to the city.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to walk into Tierra del Fuego's landscape with someone who actually knows it — the small groups and naturalist guide mean you learn as you go, which is what makes a moderate trek feel like exploration rather than exercise.
Emerald Lagoon trek from Ushuaia: Small group with local guideThis is a small-group trek from Ushuaia to Emerald Lagoon in Tierra del Fuego, led by a professional local guide who shares knowledge of the region's ecosystems. The route covers six hours total—two hours of trekking each way through Fuegian forests, peat bogs and mountain valleys, with the return on the same trail. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a homemade box lunch, snacks, coffee and tea are included; the operator uses reusable materials and no single-use plastics. Moderate fitness is required, and the tour operates in all weather conditions.Is it for me?Small groups—under a dozen people—suit travelers who want to walk at a steady pace without managing a crowd, and who value a guide who knows the landscape deeply enough to explain what you're moving through. This trek works for anyone with moderate fitness who can handle six hours of walking and wants the lagoon without the logistics of getting there alone.
Tierra del Fuego hike and canoe tour from Ushuaia: Lapataia BayA full-day tour from Ushuaia combines a 3-hour hike through Tierra del Fuego National Park with a 1.5-hour canoe paddle down the Lapataia River to Lapataia Bay, where the Beagle Channel meets snow-capped mountains. The guide chooses between two routes based on conditions and group interests; lunch and all equipment are included, and numbers stay under 12 to keep the group intimate. Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day.Is it for me?The eight-hour commitment means you can fit this into a single day in Ushuaia without splitting your time across two mornings, but it also rules out combining it with other activities. Groups stay at 12 people, so you're hiking and paddling with a small crew rather than a larger tour group.
Ushuaia: Vinciguerra Glacier & Tempanos Lagoon Trekking TourYou’ll trek from Ushuaia into raw Patagonian forest, cross soggy peat bogs with a local guide, eat lunch by an iceberg lagoon, then stand close enough to Vinciguerra Glacier to hear it creak. Expect cold air on your face and real silence—plus hotel pickup and snacks to keep you going.
Ojo del Albino Glacier Trek from Ushuaia: 19 km AdventureA full-day glacier trek from Ushuaia covering 19 km through the Tierra Mayor valley, nothofagus forest and Esmeralda Lagoon to Ojo del Albino Glacier, with a live guide in English or Spanish, all trekking equipment, and lunch included. The experience differs by season: summer brings icebergs floating on the lagoon; winter opens access to the glacier's ice walls via the frozen lagoon surface. Children from age 15 are welcome; moderate to strong physical fitness is required.Is it for me?You lead the trek yourself with guide instruction and equipment provided—this is not a spectator tour. Choose this one if you have moderate to strong fitness and want to spend a full day moving through multiple landscapes (wetland, forest, high altitude, glacier) rather than stopping at single viewpoints. The season you travel matters: book summer if you want to see icebergs on the lagoon, or winter if you want to walk the frozen surface and approach the ice walls directly.
Tierra del Fuego National Park hike: Small groups, local guidesA guided hike through Tierra del Fuego National Park in a small group with a certified local guide, covering Lapataia Bay, Lake Roca and Ensenada Zaratiegui over 5.5 hours. The guide shares the geography, ecology and human history of the park as you walk sub-Antarctic forests, peatlands and the Beagle Channel coast. Pickup from your accommodation is included; park entry is separate.Is it for me?Pickup from your hotel means you don't need a rental car or a ride arranged separately—the guide handles the transport between trailheads, so you can focus on the walk and the landscape instead of navigation.
Ushuaia Trekking & Canoeing: Tierra del Fuego National ParkA full-day trek and canoe tour in Tierra del Fuego National Park near Ushuaia combines a 3-hour summer hike (or shorter winter walk) through native forest and along the Beagle Channel with a 1-hour paddle down the Lapataia River in inflatable canoes. Hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, hot lunch in a heated tent, and all canoeing equipment are included; the tour runs 7 to 10 hours in summer, 6 to 8 hours in winter, and canoeing difficulty is low. Winter visitors can choose to walk the Pipo River Valley instead or add a separate historical train ride.Is it for me?Choose the summer version if you want the full Beagle Channel coastal hike and island views; pick winter if you prefer shorter walks and don't mind snow-covered terrain, or if you want to add the historical train ride separately. Either way, the canoe paddle down the Lapataia River is the same—a low-difficulty float toward the sea with all gear and a guide handling the logistics.
Tierra del Fuego Hiking Tour: Ushuaia Lapataia BayA 5.5-hour guided hike through Tierra del Fuego National Park from Ushuaia explores unspoiled forest trails, lakeshores and the Beagle Channel coast, ending at Lapataia Bay on the Panamerican Highway. The guide shares local wildlife, archeological sites and regional history along the route. Groups run between 6 and 17 passengers; all park fees and taxes are included. Walking shoes or hiking boots for wet ground and a waterproof jacket are advised.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at a cruise port and want a full-day hike with timed return to your ship; the guide coordinates pickup and drop-off to match your sailing schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 15 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Beagle Channel: Small-Group Yacht Tour & Minitrek Ushuaia is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.80 out of 5 across 719 reviews.
