Torres del Paine & Grey Glacier tour from Punta Arenas

Sail past icebergs on Grey Lake and stand at the foot of a Patagonian glacier

A full-day tour from Punta Arenas combines Torres del Paine National Park's main attractions (viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls) with a boat crossing of Grey Lake to view Grey Glacier from the water. A local guide leads the day and explains the region's history, wildlife and landscape. The tour runs 16 hours with hotel pickup included. National park entry is an optional add-on at checkout, and the Milodon Cave visit depends on weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Torres del Paine and Grey Glacier tour

• Travel from Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine
• Visit viewpoints, lakes, and waterfalls
• Sail along Grey Lake
• Observe Grey Glacier from the water
• Visit Milodon Cave Natural Monument (weather permitting)
• Return to Punta Arenas

The experience

The day starts with a drive from Punta Arenas into Torres del Paine National Park in a 15-passenger Sprinter minibus. You'll stop at viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls scattered through the park, each one chosen to show the scale and variety of Patagonian terrain. The guide walks you through what you're seeing (the history of the region, the animals that live here, why the landscape looks the way it does) rather than leaving you to guess.

The centerpiece is the boat crossing of Grey Lake. You'll sail between ice floes drifting out from the glacier, getting close enough to see the scale of it from the water, a perspective you can't get from the shore. The glacier itself sits at the far end of the lake, part of the larger Patagonian Ice Field. Weather permitting, the route also includes a stop at Milodon Cave Natural Monument on the return to Punta Arenas, though this is not guaranteed.

The full day is 16 hours door-to-door. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the starting point. Entry to Torres del Paine National Park itself is optional and added at checkout if you want it. The boat ride on Grey Lake is part of the base tour.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Punta Arenas.
• transportation in a 15-passenger Sprinter minibus.
• a local guide in English or Spanish.
• boat navigation across Grey Lake to view Grey Glacier and ice floes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on siteUS$ 47

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Go Patagonia

Is this one for you?Groups travel together in a shared minibus of up to 15 passengers, so this suits travelers who don't mind company and want the cost spread across a group. The 16-hour day is long but fits into a single calendar day if you're based in Punta Arenas or nearby.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Grey Glacier and why does it matter to see it from the water?

Grey Glacier is part of the Patagonian Ice Field and feeds into Grey Lake. The boat crossing lets you approach the glacier face and see the ice floes it sheds, a view impossible from the shore. The glacier is one of the most visible remnants of Patagonia's ice age landscape.

Is entry to Torres del Paine National Park included in the tour price?

National park entry is optional and added at checkout for CLP 34,000 per person. The tour operates within the park, but entry is a separate choice at booking.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The Milodon Cave Natural Monument visit is weather-dependent and may not happen if conditions don't allow it. The main tour of the park and the Grey Lake boat crossing proceed as scheduled.

Can I bring an infant on this tour?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available on request. Let the operator know at booking if you need one.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries due to the vehicle travel and boat motion involved.