Is this tour available all year round?

No, it is only offered from October to April since the rest of the months are winter season and, therefore, weather conditions are not the best to guarantee the safety of all travelers.

What type of clothing should I wear?

We recommend wearing warm and waterproof clothing, gloves, hat and hiking boots. It is essential to wear gloves as they are mandatory because in case of a fall, the ice can cut your hands.

How long is the Grey Glacier trekking?

This tour has a total duration of 5 hours, of which you will spend about 2 and a half hours walking on the ice. If you are looking for an option that requires less physical demands, there is the possibility of doing a tour of only 3 hours, but without stepping on the ice. If you need more information contact us and we will tell you all the details.

How can I walk on the Grey Glacier in Torres del Paine?

You will walk on the ice with the help of crampons, a small metal structure that will be attached to your shoes. For this reason, it is advisable to wear the hardest possible mountain shoes. The guide will help you put on the crampons to ensure that you wear them correctly. Before you start walking, he will also give you the necessary indications and help you practice a little bit in the area to be able to walk on the glacier safely.

How long will I walk on the ice?

You walk on the glacier itself for approximately 2 and a half hours.

boy climbing through a grey glacier tunnel

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Ice Hike Grey Glacier

Walk on ice on one of the most impressive glaciers in Chilean Patagonia

(3 reviews)

Puerto Natales

1 day

Spanish and English

Starts: From the meeting point "Grey Base Camp" located inside Torres del Paine Park at 8:30 am or 2:30 pm (depending on the selected option).

Ends: To the meeting point "Grey Base Camp" 5 hours after the start of the trek (depending on the selected option).

Free cancellation!

Briefing

With the Grey Glacier Ice Trek of 5 hours, you will navigate in a zodiac boat to the main tongue of the glacier, disembark on the glacier island (Nunatak), walk one hour on the glacial moraine and two and a half hours on the ice.

Select your option and enjoy this adventure. We tell you all about it below 😊.

To keep in mind:

To be able to take the tour at 8:30 AM it is essential to be staying at the Grey Camping or Refuge the night before.
To be able to do the tour at 2:30 PM it is essential to stay at the Camping or Refugio Grey at the end of the activity.

Tour details

Included

Certified guide
Displacement by boat
Snack
Hot drink
Equipment: helmet, backpack, ice axe, harness and crampons.

Not included

Entrance fees to Torres del Paine National Park
Transportation to the meeting point at Camping Grey

Important information

📍 MEETING POINT

The tour starts and ends at Grey Base Camp located 10 minutes walk from Grey Camping and Refuge, inside Torres del Paine National Park. Please note:

To be able to take the tour on the first shift it is essential to be staying at the Grey Camping or Refuge the night before.
To be able to do the tour in the last shift it is essential to stay at the Camping or Refugio Grey at the end of the activity.

In the booking form you must indicate the night you are staying at Camping or Refugio Grey so that your reservation can be confirmed.

RESTRICTIONS

Children under 14 years old
Over 65 years old
The tour is physically demanding, so it is not advisable for people with heart problems, mobility problems, pregnant women, etc.

⛅ WEATHER

In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the tour may be cancelled. In that case, a full refund of the amount paid or an alternative time/date (subject to availability) will be offered.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellations!

If you cancel at least 4 days before the tour begins, you will be refunded 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of a no-show, no refunds will be provided.

Tour itinerary

Grey glacier ice trekking - 5 hours

Difficulty: high
Duration: 5 hours
Total distance: 3 km
Season: summer (September-April)
Group size: 12 travelers

📍 Meeting Point - Grey Base Camp

The Grey Glacier tour starts at the base camp located in the Grey beach sector, inside the Torres del Paine National Park. Below, in the section Where the tour starts, we give you all the details you need to know how to get there.

Nunatak Glacier Island

Once the group is assembled, accompanied by your guide, you will board the zodiac boat and sail for about 20 minutes until you reach the main tongue of Grey Glacier.

You will disembark on Nunatak Island and load the equipment into the backpacks. Following the guide's instructions you will start walking on the glacial moraine for about an hour until you reach the ice.

landscape of the grey glacier by the lake

Ice trekking

Before heading out onto the glacier, the guide will give you a safety talk explaining the techniques of moving on ice and the correct use of equipment. Once the theory is finished, the ice adventure begins!

You will hike on the ice for two and a half hours, during which you will be able to enjoy observing its crevasses, rivers, lagoons, tunnels and even ice caves.

hikers hiking on the grey glacier ice walk

Return to Grey Base Camp

Once you have finished trekking on the ice, you will descend back down the glacier moraine until you reach Nunatak. There you will take the boat to return to Grey Base Camp, putting an end to this Patagonian adventure.

group at the end of grey glacier trekking

What to bring to Ice Hike Grey Glacier tour

Pants and waterproof jacket
Warm jacket (e.g. down jacket)
Thermal first layers (top and bottom)
Semi rigid shoes with ankle support
Hat
Gloves
Sunglasses
Sun protection
Water bottle

Where does the tour Ice Hike Grey Glacier start

The Grey Glacier Ice Trekking tour starts and ends at Grey Base Camp (inside Torres del Paine National Park), located in the Grey Beach area and a 10 minute walk from the Grey Refuge and Campground. The tour is designed for those travelers who are already inside the national park doing one of the Macizo Paine circuits.

If you plan to travel from Puerto Natales to the Grey Base Camp solely for the tour, keep in mind that you will need to spend at least one night at the Grey Refuge or Camping to fully enjoy this experience. There are 2 options to get to Grey Base Camp from Puerto Natales:

OPTION 1 - Grey III Navigation.

The Grey III navigation connects Hotel Grey with Refugio Grey through Grey Lake in a journey of approximately 45 minutes. It will be necessary to be at the Grey Hotel one hour before the departure time to check in. You can see the schedule and buy the ticket here. To get from Puerto Natales to the Grey Hotel you will have to take a regular bus or book a private transportation on your own.

OPTION 2 - Patagonian Ice Catamaran (Pudeto - Paine Grande)

The Patagonian Ice Catamaran connects Pudeto with Paine Grande through Lake Pehohe in approximately 30 minutes. It will be necessary to show up in advance at the Pudeto pier to buy the catamaran ticket and check-in. You can check the schedule and fares here. To get from Puerto Natales to Pudeto you will have to take a regular bus or book a private transport on your own. Once in Paine Grande, you will have to walk for 4 - 5 hours and 11 km until you reach Sector Grey.

Questions & Answers

Is this tour available all year round?
No, it is only offered from October to April since the rest of the months are winter season and, therefore, weather conditions are not the best to guarantee the safety of all travelers.
What type of clothing should I wear?
We recommend wearing warm and waterproof clothing, gloves, hat and hiking boots. It is essential to wear gloves as they are mandatory because in case of a fall, the ice can cut your hands.
How long is the Grey Glacier trekking?
This tour has a total duration of 5 hours, of which you will spend about 2 and a half hours walking on the ice. If you are looking for an option that requires less physical demands, there is the possibility of doing a tour of only 3 hours, but without stepping on the ice. If you need more information contact us and we will tell you all the details.
How can I walk on the Grey Glacier in Torres del Paine?
You will walk on the ice with the help of crampons, a small metal structure that will be attached to your shoes. For this reason, it is advisable to wear the hardest possible mountain shoes. The guide will help you put on the crampons to ensure that you wear them correctly. Before you start walking, he will also give you the necessary indications and help you practice a little bit in the area to be able to walk on the glacier safely.
How long will I walk on the ice?
You walk on the glacier itself for approximately 2 and a half hours.

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Puerto Natales, 1 day

Free cancellation!

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