Kayaking in Front of Grey Glacier | Torres del Paine

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Grey Glacier kayak — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Difficulty: medium

Distance: 3,5 miles (6 km)

Duration: 3 hours

The Glacier Grey Kayak is a must if you want to get to know the glacier in the most exciting way. With all the equipment on, we will paddle for two and a half hours with a group around the glacier on a route led by your bilingual guide. He will explain the curiosities of Torres del Paine National Park and Grey Glacier.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The tour does not include pick up in Puerto Natales. The meeting point is located 10 minutes from the Grey campsite and refugio, located within the Torres del Paine National Park. You can get there by Grey III boat or hiking (most travelers book this activity as an ad-on to the O Circuit or W Trek 6 days from Howlanders).

In order to take the tour in the first and second shift you must stay the night before in the Grey sector (camping or refugio). To take the tour in the last shift you must overnight in the Grey sector at the end of the activity.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Howlanders

Ages: Adults (16–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Kayak equipement: Neoprene wetsuit + helmet + life jacket...
Included: Guide (English & Spanish speaking)
Included: Protective skirt for the kayak
Included: Double kayak + Paddles with built-in gloves
Included: Snack and hot drink

Not included

Not included: Entrance fee to Torres del Paine park
Not included: Transportation to the departure point

Itinerary

The guide will provide all the necessary equipment and information to ensure you have an unforgettable kayaking experience! The Grey Glacier Kayak tour begins at Grey Base Camp, located in the Playa Grey sector within Torres del Paine National Park. Your kayaking adventure kicks off with a guided navigation across the pristine waters of Grey Lake. The lead guide will set the route, and the group will follow through a scenic bay filled with floating icebergs—massive blocks of ice that have calved from the glacier. We’ll paddle toward the east face of Grey Glacier, keeping a safe distance from its towering ice walls. A support guide accompanies the group throughout the journey, ensuring everyone stays together, adjusts to the group's pace, and even helps capture memorable photos along the way. On the way back, we’ll pass a breathtaking melting waterfall cascading from a nearby glacier—one last visual gem before wrapping up the tour. We then return to the beach in front of Grey Base Camp. Once there, you’ll return your equipment and enjoy some well-deserved snacks and hot drinks.

Stop 1
Glaciar Grey

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour starts and ends at Grey Base Camp located 10 minutes walk from Grey Camping and Refugio, inside Torres del Paine National Park. It is mandatory to stay in the Grey Sector to take the tour.

The tour does not include accommodation or transportation to and from Puerto Natales.

End point

The tour starts and ends at Grey Base Camp located 10 minutes walk from Grey Camping and Refugio, inside Torres del Paine National Park. It is mandatory to stay in the Grey Sector to take the tour.

The tour does not include accommodation or transportation to and from Puerto Natales.

Using your ticket

These are the contact details of the tour operator:

Big Foot Patagonia

56 9 9708 0030 (móvil) 56 612 414 611 (fijo)

Pedro Montt #161, Puerto Natales , Región de Magallanes, Chile

We will meet you on the day of the tour at Grey Base Camp. Remember that you will have to get there on your own and that it is important to arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour starts. Our Grey Base Camp is located in the Grey beach area, inside the Torres del Paine National Park and a 10 minute walk from the Grey Refugio and Camping. You can find all the information about how to get there on our website : https://bigfootpatagonia.com/en-us/how-to-get-basecamp-grey/

⚠️ From April 1 to April 24, the 8:00 AM shift will have a 9:00 AM departure time due to the variation in daylight hours in Patagonia.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].