Mountain Refuge Experience in Ushuaia

Embark on an immersive hiking tour in Ushuaia with a unique mountain refuge experience at Laguna Esmeralda. Enjoy gourmet lunch and comfort in nature with expert guides.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Laguna Esmeralda - We will do a trekking of 10 km in total (5 km one way, 5 km back), to the emerald lagoon. This tour has a low level of difficulty, but the weather conditions of snow, wind and cold can vary the difficulty. Once in the Esmeralda Lagoon, a mountain refuge awaits us to enjoy a gourmet lunch in the heat of a salamander.\n\nAfter…
What's Included
  • Certified mountain guide
  • Private transportation
  • Insurance
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Trekking equipment: poles and crampons
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Transport outside the itinerary
Meal Options
  • chopped - Includes: smoked raw ham, green olives, patagrás cheese, finely chopped salami and extremely tempting pickled aubergines.
  • Disco lentil stew - A lentil stew with meat and bacon, potatoes and lentils. Also available in a vegetarian version. A delicious combination of flavors!
  • Infusion - For dessert we can enjoy a hot coffee or tea, with a chocolate bonbon.
Additional Information

This experience in Ushuaia is unique as we’re the sole company boasting a mountain shelter beside the Emerald Lagoon, equipped with a salamander stove, ensuring you a comfortable rendezvous with nature whilst savouring a gourmet lunch. Our guides are handpicked specifically for these activities, equipped to match the pace of our guests, thereby ensuring…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sherpa93392
Apr 15, 2026
Your adventure awaits! - What a hike! We marched through to lake Esmeralda in the first snow of the season. It was a picturesque and adventurous experience.
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Giovanibrugnago
Mar 31, 2026
Spectacular! - The Emerald Laguna Trekking by Titan Cuatro Elements was amazing. We were well advised from beginning to end by the Guides Ezekiel and Mariano, always respecting the time of each of the participants of the Trekking. It was a very high point of our journey. The lunch then, even more amazing. It was an unforgettable day. Thank you all.
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Leahl333
Mar 25, 2026
Book it! - Loved our day. 100% recommend this company. Be prepared. The trek is rocky & muddy in some spots. Boardwalks in some places. No worries. The guides adjust their pace for the group. There was just the right amount of outdoor interpretation. Lunch in the refuge is cozy & was a time where all trekkers bonded. A special way to end a 10 day trip in Patagonia.
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Domticha
Feb 4, 2026
The best guide Mauro - Tremendous day at the Emerald Lagoon! Our guide Mauro was 11/10!!! Teaching us about the place, nature, your experiences and recommendations for other tours. Lunch at the shelter was an unforgettable experience. Easy day for people of all levels and ages. We hope to return to Ushuaia soon and meet other places hopefully with expert Mauro. Thank you so much for everything!
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Vanessahart
Dec 25, 2025
Great experience! - Great experience! Our guide Diana was extremely knowledgeable. The lunch was amazing and being able to stay by the lagoon and warm up is a great plus. Would recommend 100%!
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Clekub
Dec 17, 2025
Wonderful!!! - Excellent walk where the Laguna is the reward of the trail. The support of experienced guides with rest in the refuge where we had a meal with right to wine is a differential of them!!!
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Jesical963
Dec 9, 2025
Excellent super recommended - Very nice experience, not demanding the journey. Excellent attention from the guide Lucas. Very nice the duomo where we had hot lunch.
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J775ikfelipev
Dec 8, 2025
Sensational - Excellent guide, attentive and the service was sensational, super recommend the experience was wonderful!!!!!!!!!
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47cine
Nov 30, 2025
Super recommended!!! - Super recommended, safety, reliable, our guide was excellent Micaela. A unique experience, if you want to enjoy this experience better, I recommend you to the 💯 that you do it with this agency.
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Kevin
Nov 25, 2025
Recommended guide in Laguna Esmeralda - I joined the Laguna Esmeralda trek with Lucas and had an amazing experience. From the very beginning he made everyone feel comfortable, especially foreigners who were new to Ushuaia’s trails. He explained the route clearly, set a good pace for all fitness levels, and always checked whether we were okay along the way. What I appreciated most was how knowledgeable he was about the area—plants, wildlife, the history of the region—and he shared everything in a way that was easy to understand and genuinely interesting. He was also incredibly friendly and approachable, which created a very relaxed atmosphere within the group. The trail itself can be muddy and challenging at times, but Lucas guided us through the tricky parts patiently and safely. Thanks to him, the whole trek felt enjoyable rather than exhausting. Reaching the lagoon with his guidance made the experience even more special. Overall, Lucas is a fantastic guide. Friendly, attentive, and passionate about what he does. I’d definitely recommend doing Laguna Esmeralda with him.
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From $120
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).