One of my favorite landscape scenes are those related with cold weather, ice and snow, and of course being able to visit a glacier while in Torres del Paine was a big highlight for my trip to Patagonia.
The excursion to Grey Glacier is considered family and kid friendly and involves a nature walk and a boat ride.
We started the day with a drive that included stops at a lookout, a visitors center with restrooms and a museum, and the Lago Grey Hotel, where tickets for the boat ride are purchased.
Torres del Paine - Visitor Center
Lago Grey Hotel
Another short drive and we are at the start of Grey Lake trail, that takes us to Grey Lake lookout and the beach point where we embark for the navigation. At this location there is also a restaurant, a convenience store and restrooms.
Grey Lake trail
After a short walk on the Grey Lake trail and by the pebble beach we embark on the boat for the Grey glacier navigation. There is a short safety briefing where we are advised that lifejacket use is mandatory to go out on the open deck. Then the adventure begins with a welcome drink, calafate sour, pisco sour or juice of the day, with ice from the glacier.
This is a 2.5 hr. round trip boat ride, stopping by the refugio Grey where some passengers will disembark and others come onboard.
Grey Glacier navigation
The lake is called Grey due to the water color. It is one of the deepest lakes in Torres del Paine National Park, with depths up to 480 meters. Sediments come directly from Grey Glacier, end up in the Pacific Ocean, feeding plankton, fish, penguins, whales, etc.
Grey Glacier navigation
The Grey Glacier is a thick mass of ice, originated from the compression of snow due to its own weight, it is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and it is retreating every year. More than anything, it was an inspiring landscape of natural beauty.
We were referred by a satisfied client and the booking of the trip was everything we wanted to do, and they listened to the types of hotels, sightseeing, etc. we wanted to do.
Jan S
1 month ago
Rapa Nui was on my bucket list for a long time so I worried that it would not meet my expectations. Our tour could not have been better. Our guide was knowledgeable and professional with an understanding of the island that made it come alive. I would and have recommended this trip to everyone that will listen.
elisa wright
2 months ago
Mary Curry is the BEST! I have worked with her for multiple family trips for over 10 years, and she is responsive, works within your preferences and budget, has great suggestions and has personal travel experience at many of the locations. We prefer active family vacations and Adventure Life and Mary Curry make sure that is what we get!
Heather Spanbauer
2 months ago
My tour operator was helpful. Unfortunately she was unable to get my single-supplement canceled. Not too many tours charge for that anymore and I almost canceled my trip because of that.
Joel
3 months ago
Excellent communication and coordination for our proposed trip. It couldn't have been smoother, and any question we did have was rapidly addressed. It has made the whole process nearly seamless.
