Laguna Esmeralda Sunset Trek – Summer
Date
From 10/01 to 06/20 – Daily
Starting time
4:00 PM
Trip duration
7.5 hours
Difficulty level
Easy
Season
Summer
Booking
Itinerary
Technical Information:
- Physical condition: Good
- Trekking pace: Moderate
- Previous experience: Not required
- Total distance: 10 km
- Terrain: No major elevation changes
- Activity duration: 6 hours
- Equipment provided: Trekking poles and headlamps
Tour Description
An adventure at sunset, when the day says goodbye and night appears with the glow of the moon among the mountains — a unique nighttime experience at the End of the World.
Route:
- Departure from Ushuaia via the Pan-American Highway (RN3)
- Orientation by Mount Olivia and the Five Brothers Mountains
- 5 km trek (10 km round trip) to the refuge at Laguna Esmeralda
- Guided by professional guides with equipment provided
- Arrival at the mountain refuge with:
- Hot dinner
- Warmth of a wood fire
- Stars in the sky
- Cozy mountain shelter
This experience allows you to walk through the Fuegian forests at night, awakening all your senses, surrounded by landscapes shaped by ancient glaciers.
⏱️ Schedule:
- 4:00 PM – Pick-up begins
- 5:00 PM – Trekking starts
- 6:00 PM – Arrival at the tree line
- 7:30 PM – Arrival at the lagoon
- 8:00 PM – Dinner at the mountain dome
- 9:30 PM – Return hike
- 11:00 PM – Arrival at the vehicle
- 11:30 PM – Arrival back in Ushuaia
Hydration:
- Trail water is not 100% potable
- Bring 1 liter of water per person
- The use of reusable bottles is encouraged
Insurance:
- All passengers are insured.
Mandatory:
- Activity contract
- Medical form filled out carefully
- Any specific medical conditions must be informed to the team
- The use of waterproof clothing and footwear is mandatory
Notes
- The guide may restrict participation of anyone who does not meet the minimum requirements.
Include
Round-trip transportation from your accommodation
Meals (trail snack + dinner, with options for dietary restrictions)
Specific equipment
Specialized guide
Insurance
Pre-activity assistance
Not include
Water
Transfers not specified
Extra meals
Personal equipment (e.g., clothing rental)
Children policy
Children 11 years old receive 40% discount
From 12 years old onwards: full price
Cancellation Policy
Up to 7 days before: no charge
From 3 to 7 days before: 40% penalty
Less than 3 days before: 100% penalty