Chile · Hiking

12-Hour Grey Glacier Boat Tour and Ferrier Hill Hike from Puerto Natales

12 Hours Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise across Lake Grey toward the towering ice wall of Grey Glacier
  • 02 Walk through native Patagonian forest and across the hanging bridge over the Grey River
  • 03 Toast the glacier experience with whisky served over millennial ice
  • 04 Hike Ferrier Hill for panoramic views of Grey Glacier, Lake Grey, Lake Pehoe, and the Paine massif

This full-day journey from Puerto Natales combines a scenic Grey Glacier boat ride with the challenging Ferrier Hill hike in Torres del Paine National Park. Travel through the Patagonian steppe, walk through native forest to Lake Grey, and cruise toward the glacier's towering ice wall while learning about its geology, history, and environmental significance. Then continue with a rewarding ascent for panoramic views of Grey Glacier, Lake Grey, Lake Pehoe, and the Paine massif. It is an excellent choice for landscape lovers, passionate photographers, and travelers interested in botany, ecology, and wildlife.

This full-day journey from Puerto Natales combines a scenic Grey Glacier boat ride with the challenging Ferrier Hill hike in Torres del Paine National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Puerto Natales City, Torres del Paine National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Torres del Paine, Grey Glacier Boat Tour and Ferrier Hill Hike

06:30 - Pickup in Puerto Natales

  • Meet your driver at your hotel or the airport in Puerto Natales.

Begin your adventure with a scenic 2-hour transfer to Torres del Paine National Park, passing through the vast Patagonian steppe.

08:30 - Registration at Hotel Grey - 10 Minutes

  • Arrive at Hotel Grey, located inside the park.

Register for the Grey Glacier Boat Tour and receive a briefing on the day's activities.

08:40 - Transfer to Starting Point - 10 Minutes

  • A short drive takes you to the parking lot near Lake Grey.

08:50 - Walk to the Pier - 40 Minutes

  • Embark on a gentle walk through native forest, cross the hanging bridge over the Grey River, and stroll along the sandy spit of Lake Grey Beach.

Admire floating icebergs and the lake's shifting hues-from milky white to greenish-blue-depending on the light and weather.

09:30 - Grey Glacier Boat Tour - 3 Hours

  • Board the vessel and begin your unforgettable journey across Lake Grey.

Cruise past Patagonian tundra and distant peaks before approaching the towering ice wall of Grey Glacier.

Spend about an hour near the glacier, capturing its majestic blue tones and dramatic formations.

Enjoy a lunch box onboard and toast the experience with whisky served over millennial ice.

Learn from your guide about the glacier's geology, history, and environmental significance.

  • Return to the pier after this awe-inspiring spectacle.

12:30 - Walk Back to the Parking Lot - 40 Minutes

  • Retrace your steps through the forest and across the bridge, soaking in the serene landscape.

13:10 - Ferrier Hill Hike - 3 Hours

  • Begin a challenging yet rewarding hike from the Hotel Grey area.

Ascend steep, rocky terrain for approximately 2 hours to reach the summit.

Enjoy panoramic views of Grey Glacier, Lake Grey, Lake Pehoe, and the Paine massif.

Descend over 1.5 hours, completing a 4-hour round trip suited for experienced hikers in good physical condition.

16:10 - Transfer Back to Puerto Natales - 2 Hours

  • Relax during the return journey through the rugged Patagonian landscape.

18:10-20:00 - Arrival in Puerto Natales

  • Arrive back at your hotel between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., enriched by a day of natural wonders and adventure.
Grey Glacier, Lake Grey, Ferrier Hill, Paine massif

Where this trip takes you

Grey Glacier, Lake Grey, Ferrier Hill, Paine massif

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water on board
  • Lunch box

What's Not Included

  • Grey Glacier boat tickets
  • Torres del Paine entrance fee

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun protection
  • Hat
  • Appropriate clothing according to the weather forecast
  • Additional water (based on your consumption)
  • Motion sickness pills

Know before you go

  • Important to know that the weather can vary greatly, and the boat experience may cause some motion sickness.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Puerto Natales, Natales, Chile
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began.

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