Ice Hike Grey Glacier in Torres del Paine

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About this activity

Difficulty: High

Duration: 5 hours

Total Distance: 2 miles (approx. 3 km)

Season: Summer (September-April)

Group Size: Up to 12 travelers

The Grey Glacier Ice Hike is a unique 5-hour adventure that offers the rare opportunity to walk directly on the ice of one of Torres del Paine’s most iconic glaciers.

Once the group is ready, a zodiac boat will transport you to a remote beach near the glacier's edge. There, you'll hike for about an hour across the rocky moraine to reach the starting point. After a comprehensive safety briefing from the guide, you'll strap on your crampons and embark on a 2.5-hour trek across the glacier’s surface—an unforgettable journey through a frozen world of crevasses, blue ice, and breathtaking scenery.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

To be able to take the tour at 8:30 AM it is essential to overnight at Grey Camping or Refugio the night before

To be able to do the tour at 2:30 PM it is essential to overnight at the Camping or Refugio Grey at the end of the activity

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At a glance

Duration: 5 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 (14–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified guide
Included: Equipment: helmet, backpack, ice axe, harness and crampons.
Included: Snack & hot drink
Included: Boat ride

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to Torres del Paine National Park
Not included: Transportation to the meeting point at Camping Grey

Itinerary

The Grey Glacier Ice Trekking tour begins at Grey Base Camp, in the Grey Beach sector of Torres del Paine National Park. After assembling, you’ll board a zodiac boat for a 20-minute ride to the glacier. Once there, you’ll disembark near the glacier wall and hike for about one hour across the moraine to reach the ice. Your guide will provide a safety briefing, and then you’ll begin a two-and-a-half-hour hike on the glacier, exploring crevasses, rivers, lagoons, tunnels, and ice caves. At the end of the trek, you’ll return to the beach and board the zodiac for the return to Grey Base Camp, where snacks and hot drinks await.

Stop 1
Glaciar Grey

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

- 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). The tour does not include transportation from Puerto Natales!

End point

- 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). The tour does not include transportation from Puerto Natales!

Using your ticket

These are the contact details of the local tour operator:

Big Foot Patagonia

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

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

An important message of the local agency for you:

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/how-to-get-basecamp-grey-es-2/