Grey Glacier Boat Tour with Pick Up from Puerto Natales
Description
The Grey Glacier Boat Tour is the only boat excursion within Torres del Paine that takes you across the stunning waters of Lake Grey aboard the GREY III, offering front-row views of one of Patagonia’s most breathtaking natural wonders: the Grey Glacier. Your journey begins with convenient pickup from your hotel in Puerto Natales. After arriving in the national park, you’ll enjoy a scenic 45-minute walk along the shores of Lake Grey, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Then, it’s time to board the boat and set off toward the glacier. As you cruise across the lake, you’ll pass icebergs that have calved from the glacier itself—each one uniquely shaped and glowing with shades of blue. The boat will take you right up close to the towering glacier wall, giving you the perfect vantage point to witness the power and beauty of this iconic Patagonian giant. And yes—there’s even a complimentary pisco sour served on board, so you can raise a glass with the glacier as your backdrop.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Puerto Natales at the scheduled time. Along with the rest of the group, you’ll head to the Lago Grey Hotel, located within Torres del Paine National Park. Once there, the entire group will check in for the boat tour.
Accompanied by your guide, you'll take a short transfer and then begin a 30- to 45-minute walk along Grey Beach until you reach the GREY III boat. Please note that the departure times depend on availability. During the high season (October to April), you may be able to skip the walk and take a boat provided by the hotel to reach the boat. This option is subject to weather conditions and can only be confirmed at check-in. In the low season (May to September), the boat service is not available.
And now, it's time to set sail! You'll spend around three hours cruising Grey Lake aboard the GREY III, accompanied by a professional guide who will share insights about everything you see along the way. The glacier wall is just one of the highlights—on your way there, you’ll pass stunning icebergs drifting across the lake, each with unique shapes and striking shades of blue. To make the experience even more enjoyable, the crew will serve a complimentary pisco sour or another drink of your choice while on board. Once the boat tour ends, you’ll return to the dock and take a short walk along Grey Beach back to Lago Grey Hotel. There, you’ll have some free time to grab lunch at the hotel restaurant or simply soak in the incredible scenery before heading back to Puerto Natales by shuttle.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please keep in mind that sailing on Grey Lake is highly dependent on weather conditions. For your safety, the boat tour may be canceled at any time—even just a few minutes before departure—if conditions are deemed unsafe by the crew. The full experience typically lasts between 6 to 7 hours, including round-trip transfers, check-in, the walk along Grey Beach, the 3-hour boat tour, and free time at Lago Grey Hotel. Because the weather in Patagonia can be unpredictable, we recommend keeping your schedule flexible on the day of the tour. If the boat trip is canceled due to weather, a great alternative is the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour, which is usually less affected by wind and remains a spectacular way to experience the region’s natural beauty.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from your accommodation in Puerto Natales at the selected time (6:30am, 7:00am, 9:30am or 12:30pm) The pick up takes around 30 min.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
AWESOME!!! Do not miss this tour. The scenery is breathtaking. The crew is so nice, and so fun. A good time was had by all.
Anne, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience and the guides lived up to your expectations. and we hope to see you again. Best regards, Howlanders Team
One of the best experiences, and a must! The tour operators were not the best in communicating, I had to message them a few times asking them for information, given the cost of the trip, I'd expect more. The rating is still 5 because the actual experience was great and the driver on the day was brilliant very friendly and explained what to expect times and everything we needed to know. He was even giving information and sharing local knowledge, which was a welcomed perk. The glaciers are magnificent! I have not ever seen anything like this so I was blown away.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you loved the Grey Glacier and that our driver enhanced your experience. We appreciate your feedback on communication and will work to improve it for future guests. Safe travels, The Howlanders Team
Beautiful tour, good informative hosts on the boat. Significant lack of instruction to get from drop off spot to boat. It was well over a mile and a half to get to the boat, and no indication that there was a cut off time.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the Grey Glacier and our informative hosts. We appreciate your feedback regarding the walk and instructions, and we’ll work on providing clearer guidance for future guests. Safe travels, The Howlanders Team
A great excursion. All three tongues of the glacier were able to be viewed in clear weather on the day, so we were very fortunate.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you had clear weather and could enjoy all three tongues of the Grey Glacier — that’s a truly special sight. We hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards, The Howlanders Team
Very professional, timely pick up, all events were delivered as planned but the weather which no one can control. It is a gorgeous park. Amazing.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you had such a positive experience — even with the weather doing its own thing. At Howlanders, we always strive to provide professional and timely service, and we’re happy to know everything went as planned. It truly is a gorgeous park!
