Albino Eye Glacier Trekking

Embark on a full-day private tour to Ojo del Albino Glacier in Argentina. Trek through Tierra Mayor valley, visit Esmeralda lagoon, and witness floating icebergs in the summer. Experience epic ice walls in the winter. An adventure for the physically fit and thrill-seekers!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mirador Del Valle Carbajal - Our trekking begins 15 kilometers from the City of Ushuaia. The journey en route takes 15 minutes where we have a view of the wonderful Carbajal Valley, which has the most important peaks in the area and one of the largest wetlands.
  • Cerro Cinco Hermanos - During our journey along route 3 towards the beginning of…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All necessary equipment provided (poles, crampons, helmet)
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Outfit
Additional Information

Albino Eye Glacier Trekking
The adventure has a total distance of 19 km where we cross the Tierra Mayor valley (one of the largest wetlands), we cross the fantastic nothofagus forest, we visit the Esmeralda lagoon and also some beavers.
Depending on the season of the year we will find different scenarios.
During the summer we will be able to see…

Location
End of the World Sign
Presidente Julio Argentino Roca
At the Tourist Pier, go to the car and bus parking lot known as Maipú double, which is located next to the tourist information houses for navigations in the Beagle Channel. It has a view of the Beagle Channel and the tourist dock.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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728nicol_sr
Feb 18, 2025
Inolvidable!!!! - Super recommended experience! We went with Emi who is excellent! It was always to the rhythm of the group and being in all the details so that we get there well! The glacier is so spectacular that you will be speechless! Clearly I'll be back!
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340federicon
Oct 9, 2024
Mountain day - We did the albino eye glacier hike, which exceeded all our expectations. It’s a hard road as they indicate but both guides, Emi and Lucho, were watching every step to make everything easier and feel completely safe. The different landscapes seen along the way are wonderful, capped by the arrival meters from the glacier wall, walking along the frozen lagoon.
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246jerel
Aug 3, 2024
Eye of the albino? TREMENDOUS - Excellent experience. Excellent Fernando, the guide... Highly recommended Plus she takes nice pictures for instagram😉 10/10
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Darrellc574
Jun 24, 2024
Ojo del Albino Glacier Hike - Best experience I have ever had got to see awesome views and walk on top of a glacier. Something that I had never experienced before and would recommend to anyone that want to challenge themselves with a life changing hike!
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591juanpabloz
May 23, 2024
Incredible - Excellent experience, very good individual and group coordination, very cool guide, always attentive to everyone's needs. I hope to return!
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Sightsee744312
Feb 24, 2024
Albino Eye… challenging but rewarding - Emi is an excellent guide, always aware of how the road was going, and keeping an appropriate pace for the group. In my case, albino eye trekking was done. I recommend it 100%
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Martinagc5270go
Feb 20, 2024
Top - We took the excursion with Luciano and Emiliano and it was wonderful! They were very careful and explained everything to us very well. Excellent experience
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Nataliebrunk
Jan 29, 2024
Full Day Private Tour to Ojo del Albino Glacier in Argentina - The trek was amazing. The views were beautiful and our guide Emiliano was fantastic and did a tremendous job guiding us up. Would highly recommend this trek and Emiliano as your guide!
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Valery_m
Jan 5, 2025
Stunning Views but Disappointing Organization - I have mixed feelings about this tour. On the positive side, there were many bright moments: the guides were professional, friendly, and supportive. We had meaningful conversations, and their advice throughout the journey was very helpful. The views along the way were absolutely stunning—it's hard to imagine anyone not being moved by such breathtaking scenery. However, despite these positives, there were several issues that left a bitter aftertaste. 1. Misleading information about the tour format Before booking, I was told that this would be a small group tour with a maximum of six people. If the group exceeded this size, additional guides would be provided to ensure a personalized experience. In reality, there were about 20 participants and three guides. Instead of personalized attention, we moved as one large group, with one guide at the front, another in the middle, and the third at the back. Occasionally, two guides stayed at the rear. The pace was surprisingly fast. We reached Laguna Esmeralda in 60-70 minutes, with only two very brief stops of about two minutes each to drink water and take a few photos. After reaching the lagoon, we began a steep ascent, and the breaks remained minimal—a single short stop for about two minutes to use the restroom and hydrate. The climb was quite intense, with a steep incline. Even though I have good physical fitness (I work out regularly and do scuba diving), I found myself struggling to catch my breath at one point. I tried slowing down or stopping to recover, but the main group continued without pause. The guides explained that with such a large group, they couldn't afford to stop frequently, as it would disrupt the schedule. One guide stayed with me to provide support, which I appreciated, but it still felt strange to be the "weak link," especially when I consider myself physically capable. At the summit, we had only about 20-30 minutes to rest, eat, take photos, and prepare for the descent. This wasn't nearly enough time to fully enjoy the experience or capture memories along the route, as the fast pace left little room for photos or videos. On the way back, there was just one brief five-minute stop after descending to refill water, and then we immediately continued walking to the endpoint. 2. Issues with organization There were misunderstandings with the booking process. Initially, I booked the tour for two people, but later I canceled for one and kept the reservation for myself. This should have been a simple adjustment, but I had to follow up myself to confirm the pickup time the day before. It gave me the impression that they had forgotten about me entirely 3. Delays with transportation On the day of the tour, the car was 20 minutes late. The company informed us of a minor delay but provided no further details 4. Food As for the food, the sandwich provided was quite small and basic. On the bright side, the sweets and tea were good and added a pleasant touch to the experience. Final thoughts In conclusion, this tour was a mixed experience. On one hand, I saw incredible landscapes and met interesting people. The guides genuinely tried their best to make the experience enjoyable. However, the organizational issues and the discrepancy between expectations and reality left me feeling disappointed
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Shari_r
Feb 18, 2024
Terrible communication - This excursion was the first one I booked several months ago. I was so looking forward to it. We were on a one month trip and this was the day I was looking forward to to the most. At the last minute the night before the excursion, they notified me it was 12 hours, which I could not do because I was coming from a cruise ship, which they knew well in advance. They recommended we meet at 7 AM instead of 7:30 AM and we obliged. We ended up waiting for the guide) until after 7:30 AM. Only to realize that we still didn’t have enough time to complete the glacier hike. We asked if there was another hike to do that would be shorter and he suggested one I said OK let’s do that. he said we couldn’t because there were other people booked on this tour. I said, but we paid for a private tour and we knew about all of this well in advance. So no, I do not recommend this company or this excursion. And on the listing it shows that the excursion is 7 to 8 hours not what they told me at the last minute to be 12 hours. Extremely disappointed as I had planned this one so far in advance, and was supposed to be the highlight of my trip.
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