Ice Hike Grey Glacier in Torres del Paine
Description
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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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- RESTRICTIONS: Children under 14 years old & people over 65 years old.
Reviews(3)
I booked the 8:30 a.m. departure after having breakfast at 7 a.m. at Grey Hostel. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the hostel to the tour meeting point, following the signs. We reached the glacier by motorboat, and we were provided with crampons and ice axes. The tour was led by two guides. We didn’t go very far onto the glacier, but they showed us a river right on the ice where we could collect drinking water. We returned around 12:00–12:30 p.m., which left enough time to have lunch at the hostel and still plenty of time to walk to Paine Grande Hostel.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Ice Hike on Grey Glacier. It’s great that the guides made the glacier accessible and safe while showing you unique spots like the ice river. We’re glad the timing worked well for your schedule too. Best regards, Howlanders Team
Good experience. Helpful and well prepared guides. Good equipment and clear instructions. Definitely recommend it as an add-on to the W trek. We stayed the night at Refugio Grey and it made for a great afternoon activity.
Thank you for your review! We’re really happy to hear that you had a great experience on the Grey Glacier Ice Hike and that you found the guides helpful, well prepared, and the equipment up to standard. It’s great to know the clear instructions made you feel confident on the ice. We also agree that staying at Refugio Grey makes this excursion a perfect afternoon activity and an excellent add-on to the W Trek. Thank you for choosing Howlanders and for recommending the experience — we hope to welcome you on another adventure in Patagonia in the future!
Carlos and Mickey were fabulous guides who showed us many highlights as we walked across Grey Glacier. They took the time to ensure everyone was safe, had ample time to take photos and see lots of caves, deep ravines and blue pools in the Glacier itself. The experience was Amazing - and they captured many photos to remember the experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Carlos and Mickey made your Ice Hike on Grey Glacier such an amazing adventure. It’s great that you had time to enjoy the glacier’s caves, ravines, and blue pools while staying safe and capturing unforgettable photos. We hope to welcome you on another incredible experience soon! — Howlanders
