Trekking – Ojo del Albino Glacier
Activity description
This is one of the most remarkable trekking circuits, combining the beauty of Esmeralda Lagoon with the Ojo del Albino Glacier. To begin our excursion, we will pick you up from your accommodation and take National Route No. 3 to the trailhead, about 20 km from the city. From there, the trail leads us to the lagoon through peat bogs and centuries-old lenga and coihue forests.
After a stop to admire the frozen lagoon, we will continue our journey beyond the tree line into the most demanding part of the hike: the ascent toward the glacier. From this point, we will enjoy a unique view of the Tierra Mayor Valley and the lagoon itself.
We will arrive at the glacier, a massive and highly crevassed ice formation, where we can observe its peaks and meltwater with floating ice blocks in the center. Here we will enjoy our box lunch while resting in a breathtaking landscape, before beginning the return hike to the vehicle and back to your accommodation.
Available from
All the year
Duration of the activity
10 Hours
Difficulty
High difficulty – Not recommended for people with physical limitations or those who do not have appropriate clothing and footwear.
Includes
Pick-up and transfer from the accommodation, Spanish–English guide, box lunch (please inform in advance of any dietary restrictions), technical equipment such as crampons or snowshoes, trekking poles, and accident insurance.
Recommended clothing
Waterproof footwear and jacket, hat, gloves, sunglasses, extra pair of socks, thermal clothing.
Means of transport
VAN
Not included
Waterproof clothing / footwear.
Important
This excursion may be subject to changes due to weather conditions.
Precio de la Actividad ( en USD)*
Activity Price (in ARS) *
All the year
* Prices are subject to change depending on the date the excursion is booked.