9 Treks in Argentina Worth the Boots

1.Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 805 reviews · 5 - 11 hours · from $396Our pick

Walk for about an hour across Perito Moreno Glacier with crampons, guided in English or Spanish by a small team, then cruise beside its ice walls and visit the boardwalks. Expect a long day, strict age limits, a park fee, and excellent glacier guides such as Marcelo, Nicolas, and Mariana.

“I had an amazing time on the Perito Moreno Glacier trekking tour! The weather was beautiful for most of the day, with just a little light rain here and there—nothing that took away from the experience. The glacier itself is absolutely breathtaking, and getting to walk on it felt like a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and fun, and the entire staff was warm, organized, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable. From the boat ride to the trek and all the little details in between, everything was well-run and exceeded my expectations. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting El Calafate. Truly a 10/10…”

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2.Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 271 reviews · 6 hours · from $105

Walk about 10 kilometers through forests and valleys to Laguna Esmeralda, following the river to its source. A bilingual guide such as Julian, Nicolas, or Fernanda sets an easy pace, explains local wildlife, and may use a quieter route back. Lunch, hot drinks, poles, and hotel transfers are included.

“Amazing hike with Nicholas! Easy to Medium hike. A bit muddy but we were well notified and prepared. Guide set a great pace and had stops to explain everything we were seeing. Empanadas for lunch were tasty and filling. Highly recommend if you are in Ushuaia”

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3.El Chaltén with Trekking from El Calafate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 157 reviews · from $97Best value

Travel from El Calafate to El Chaltén with a Spanish and English guide, stopping at Estancia La Leona and taking easy walks to Mirador de los Condores and Chorrillo del Salto. Guides such as Alexia, Tobias, and Nico have helped make this a friendly introduction to Patagonia.

“The trip was great with a helpful and knowledgeable guide. This trip is available locally at less than half the price charged. Book when you get there.”

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4.Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 127 reviews · 8 hours · from $149

Join a small group of up to seven for an 8-hour, 14 km trek from Ushuaia to Tempanos Lagoon and Vinciguerra Glacier. Guides such as Mauro, Nicholas, Luca, and Leo have led recent departures. Bring proper boots and waterproof layers for mud, snow, wind, and fast-changing weather.

“The hike was amazing! Challenging but the view at the top are stunning! I want to thank our guide who was super nice, gave us plenty of information and even took pictures of us! Highly recommend choosing Arpon Trekking for your adventures!”

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5.Safari Azul Los Glaciares Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 9 hours · from $182

Travel from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Sail across Lago Rico, hike about 3 hours over forest, sand, and rock, then spend 2 hours at the glacier catwalks. Guides may include Alexa, Diego, Leandro, Victoria, or Camilla.

“we absolutely loved this tour. we had just the right amount of time at every stop. at the glacier the guides leandro and diego showed us which path we should take to see the north side of the glacier. on the boat ride we could gape at the north side of the glacier. for the trekking next to the glacier we even got more guides for our group so everybody was safe. we got more from the tour than we could ever imagine. 10 / 10 would recommend.”

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6.Trekking day in the mountains close to Bariloche

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $140Top rated

Spend 6 to 8 hours hiking near Bariloche with a private guide such as Juan, Camila, or Roberto. Your trail is matched to your fitness, weather, and goals, with hotel pickup, lunch, water, safety gear, and options such as Cerro Goye or Buena Vista.

“Amazing experience. Juan is the man and now a friend. Perfect that we were able to be picked up from the hotel. Would recommend to anyone.”

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7.Trekking Emerald Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $105

Walk about two hours each way to Laguna Esmeralda from Ushuaia on a marked trail that can turn muddy, snowy, and wet. A guide leads the pace, explains local plants and animals, and provides lunch, hot coffee or tea, snacks, and hotel or port transfers. Waterproof boots are your responsibility.

“Excellent trek and explanation. Though would recommend if you’re looking to see a green lake, going at a warmer time of the year.”

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8.Tierra del Fuego Trekking and Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Spend eight hours with a bilingual guide in Tierra del Fuego National Park, combining forest trails, a dome lunch, and a one-hour paddle in stable inflatable canoes. You will cross from the Lapataia River toward Lapataia Bay, with equipment, drinks, and Ushuaia hotel transfers included.

“La parte con la canoa é stata la più divertente (e faticosa), le guide sono state bravissime, ci hanno fornito tutte le informazioni e le indicazioni. Pranzo al DOME molto caratteristico, ovviamente spartano come era facile immaginare. Il trekking é la parte meno riuscita: organizzazione ottima ma forse si potevano scegliere sentieri più panoramici.”

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9.Small group Trekking to Vinciguerra Glacier and Témpanos Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Hike from Ushuaia through Fuegian forest to Témpanos Lagoon and Vinciguerra Glacier on an eight-hour trip. Guides such as Gisela, Violeta, Leo, and Marissa lead groups of up to 14, with lunch, hot drinks, transport, insurance, poles, and crampons when needed.

“Consideramos esse um passeio imperdível ao vir em Ushuaia. Tudo foi impecável nesse passeio, um destaque para os guias Violeta e Manuel que além de compartilhar bastante informações sobre o lugar, nos ajudaram durante todo o trajeto para garantir que a subida iria ocorrer da melhor forma possível. O kit de almoço também era de qualidade e ainda vem com um copo super charmoso de brinde como souvenir de Ushuaia. O fato de ser um grupo pequeno também consideramos como positivo, já que os guias podem nos dar mais atenção e suporte.”

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