Grey Glacier Navigation in Torres del Paine
About this activity
Highlights
- Navigate Lago Grey's turquoise waters
- Witness towering icebergs up close
- Marvel at Grey Glacier's majestic ice walls
- Enjoy a refreshing Pisco Sour onboard
- Experience Torres del Paine's stunning landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Catamaran navigation
- Professional guide
- 1 Pisco Sour
- National Park entrance fee
- Transportation to departure point
Itinerary
The tour begins with the departure from the Grey Area of the park, to travel towards the end of the Southern Ice Field, where the Grey Glacier is. Located inside Torres del Paine National Park, the glacier has an ice wall measuring about 40 meters high and a combination of blueish tones, creating a stunning natural view. To get to the boat, there is a previous 3 km walk by the Grey beach from the closest parking lot. We will visit the glacier through the Grey II boat, which will take us to numerous floating icebergs and its various formations, ideal to watch or photograph. After sailing for about 45 minutes, we will go to front of the glacier, which is divided by a central island, where we land. This way, you can enjoy the full extent of the countless cracks and uprisings constituting the snowdrift. Sometimes large ice landslides occur, avoiding the navigation of the Grey II, but it also gives opportunity to perform the navigation by zodiacs.
Meeting point
Start Location
Grey Glacier, Torres de Paine, Chile
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in Spanish; English-speaking guides may not be available.
- The tour is subject to weather conditions; cancellations may occur due to adverse weather.
- Children under 12 years old are not permitted on this tour.
Know before you go
- Wear warm, layered clothing suitable for variable weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and ice formations.
- Arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Good to know
- 4 Hours (Boat Ride: 2.45 Hs)
- The difficulty level of this tour might change according to weather conditions
- The entrance to the National Park must be paid in Chilean pesos
- Warm clothes, hat and gloves , sunglasses with UV filter, hiking shoes , sunscreen , bottled water and required documentation
- IMPORTANT: This walk is NOT for every type of public. Passengers are expected to be responsible about analyzing their health state and decide if this tour is able to be taken or not
Traveler reviews
Incredible experience at Grey Glacier
We had an amazing experience at Grey Glacier. The scenery is simply spectacular and the whole tour organization was excellent. I want to highlight especially the guides Joaquin and Matias, who had wonderful attention with us. Before arriving at the tour we had a flat tire and they kindly waited for us, which we really valued very much. That gesture made a difference and shows the great professionalism and human quality of the team. We definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Chilean Patagonia. Wonderful!
Once in a lifetime
Great experience, so fun. Be forewarned, it is about a mile walk between check in at the hotel, driving 10 minutes to the parking location and then the walk through the woods and then across a sandy beach to get to the boat. The actual boat ride is about 3 hours. Limited food and drink options on the boat and there is a restroom. But seeing the glacier up close is once in a lifetime.
Glacier grey boat tour
The glacier grey boat tour was spectacular. It was breathtaking to see the glacier. Matias one of the guides on the boat was very informative along with all the other guides. Had a great time on this tour and would highly recommend this.
Navigation Lake Grey
This tour we buy through Nomads, totally reliable. We had to schedule transfer from Puerto Natales to the Hotel Lago Grey where the check in is done, we also coordinated it with Nomads, the Service was done Patagonia Planet. Everything was fulfilled as offered, specifically we went on September 22. Sailing takes just under three hours. The great value is the landscape and see the three descents of Grey Glacier to the lake, we have a beautiful day. I recommend this trip for its beauty and ease in everything and the weather accompanied us.
Long time family reunion.
Part of my trip involves a wheel chair and I had to pass on the grip. The hike to and from the boat is not conducive to a wheel chair. I did not see this mentioned anywhere in the reservation material. Our group thoroughly enjoyed the excursion.