Choose a half-day or full-day hike in Ushuaia
Compare guided hikes around Ushuaia, from half-day outings to full-day routes through Fuegian forests, valleys and glacier landscapes. Browse the tours below, check each itinerary and its requirements, then tell us your travel dates and hiking experience so we can help you choose.
Looking for a longer trip? Explore our multi-day treks separately from the day hikes below.
For more information on local terrain and gear, read our trekking guide and check the requirements of your chosen tour.
Day hikes and trekkings in Ushuaia
Which hike should you choose in Ushuaia?
When choosing a hike, consider how much time you have, your experience and how comfortable you feel walking for several hours. These five options help you compare routes before getting in touch.
Esmeralda Sunrise: Laguna Esmeralda at dawn
An easy half-day outing with 200 metres of elevation gain. No previous hiking experience is required; a basic level of fitness is enough. An option for discovering the lagoon with an early start.
View Esmeralda Sunrise — details in Spanish
Monte Susana: views of the Beagle Channel
A half-day outing covering 8 kilometres, combining Fuegian forest with views from the mountain. It is suited to people who walk regularly, even with limited hiking experience.
Laguna Turquesa and Cerro Carbajal: a lagoon and a summit in one day
A full-day, 10-kilometre hike of moderate difficulty. You should be used to walking and have some basic hiking experience.
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Vinciguerra Glacier: a day hiking towards the glacier
A full-day outing covering 12 kilometres, with 350 metres of elevation gain. You should walk regularly, be physically active and have some basic hiking experience. Walking on the ice depends on the season and conditions.
Ojo del Albino: a demanding hike
A full-day outing covering 18 kilometres, with 800 metres of elevation gain. Expect approximately 8 hours of walking, plus transfer time. A very good level of fitness and previous experience of hiking and long walks are required.
All our hikes include transfers. When comparing outings, always distinguish walking time from the total duration of the excursion.
Need help choosing?
Tell us when you are travelling, which hikes you have done and how much time you would like to spend on the outing. Get in touch to choose the hike that best suits your experience.
Monte Susana Trekking
Activity: Halfday
Distance: 8 km
Ojo del Albino Glacier
Activity: Complete Day
Distance: 18 km
Evening excursion in Ushuaia- Martial Sunset Experience
Activity: Halfday
Distance: 4 km
Trekking to laguna Turquesa y Cerro Carbajal: Your first fuegian Summit
Activity: Complete Day
Distance: 10 km
Ushuaia Challenge – Multi Adventure at the end of the world
Activity: Complete Day
Distance: 10 km
Glacier Vinciguerra Trekking
Activity: Complete Day
Distance: 12 km
How to choose your day hike in Ushuaia
Start with the time you have available, then compare the terrain and requirements of each route. The catalogue includes both half-day and full-day outings; distance alone does not describe the difficulty of a hike.
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Do I need to have previous experience to carry out these daily treks in Ushuaia?
Requirements vary by route. Read the individual tour page and tell us about your hiking experience and physical condition before choosing. Do not assume that every tour in this category is suitable for beginners.
Half-day outings
Monte Susana and Martial Sunset Experience are listed as half-day outings. Open their tour pages to compare the routes and what each outing includes.
Full-day routes
Vinciguerra, Laguna Turquesa and Cerro Carbajal, and Ojo del Albino are listed as full-day routes. Their itineraries and requirements differ: compare the individual tour pages rather than choosing by distance alone.
Looking for an overnight trek?
Overnight trekking is a separate category. Use the multi-day trekking link above to explore those programmes; the day hikes listed here are not camping itineraries.
What kind of daily trekking can you do in Ushuaia?
The catalogue includes Monte Susana, Martial Sunset Experience, Vinciguerra, Laguna Turquesa and Cerro Carbajal, Ojo del Albino, and Ushuaia Challenge. Use each tour page to check its itinerary and what is included.
Choose by available time, route and requirements. Activities with similar distances can have different terrain and demands; ask us if you are unsure which outing to choose.
What are the best dates to do daily trekking in Ushuaia?
Check the recommended season on the individual tour page rather than applying one winter calendar to every hike.
Tell us your travel dates and preferred route so we can discuss availability and the conditions relevant to your chosen outing.
How can I ask about availability and prices?
Choose a tour from the catalogue and contact us with your travel dates. Ask for the current price and confirm what is included in that specific programme.
Use “Help me choose a hike” if you need guidance before choosing. Tell us your available time and hiking experience so we can help you compare the options.