Patagonia Glacier Extension

Puerto Natales sits on the shores of Seno Última Esperanza in Chilean Patagonia, with striking views across the mountains. Once a relatively small fishing port, Puerto Natales now relies more on tourism, being the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and the southern terminus of the ferry trip through the Chilean fjords. On arrival transfer to your central hotel for an overnight stay.

Transfer by shuttle to Torres Del Paine National Park. The journey offers stunning vistas and culminates at Lago Grey Hotel. Leave your luggage here and board a boat for a navigation of Grey Lake. Sit back, relax, and take in the breathtaking scenery as you glide past striking peaks and valleys. Disembarking with your guide, you'll head to your accommodation for the next 3 nights at Refugio Grey. Rooms are relatively basic, but staying here allows you to explore more of the park and get away from the crowds. The afternoon offers an opportunity to explore some of the park's trails and hikes with your guide.

*Note: You will be required to travel with only a backpack – maximum 40L for the next few days. Any larger baggage and wheeled cases should be stored. Please note that the Grey Navigation is contingent upon weather and ice conditions. In the event the boat cannot operate, your itinerary may be adjusted accordingly.

Enjoy a half-day tour to trek on Grey Glacier. Enjoy a Zodiac ride across Grey Lake to Nunatak Island followed by a picturesque hour-long walk toward the glacier. Spend roughly 2.5 hours exploring tunnels, ice caves, and rivers trekking on the glacier.

Today we suggest that you visit the hanging suspension bridges of Torres Del Paine which are a 45-minute hike from your accommodation, offering a splendid view of Grey Glacier. If you are lucky, you may see the ice calving from the glacier. This part of the National Park typically sees fewer crowds, providing an opportunity to venture off the beaten track during your stay.

Spend a few hours kayaking on Grey Lake, you'll travel through and get very close to large ice floes, offering an up-close view of the giant ice walls of the glacier and stunning vistas from the lake's waters. All equipment and a safety briefing will be provided.

The remainder of the day you will be able to further explore the national park with your guide at your leisure.

Enjoy a morning at leisure and return by boat to Lago Grey Hotel. Farewell your guide and settle into your hotel. Dinner is included this evening.

After breakfast at the hotel you will head out for a day of exploration in the National Park. The hotel offers a range of included excursions throughout the park including trekking and hiking. The local expert guides will assist you with choosing and arranging your preferred excursions. A popular option is a hike to the base of the towers. You can also do tours to see waterfalls and blue lakes or into parts of the park with a higher population of puma and other wildlife.

This morning is a final chance to admire the stunning vistas of the park. After checking out of the hotel you will be transferred back to Puerto Natales or you can cross the border into Argentina and take an included local bus to El Calafate.