Prepare yourself for an unforgettable kayaking adventure in the heart of Chilean Patagonia!

The Grey Kayak experience on Grey Lake offers a unique chance to explore, get thrilled, and deeply connect with nature in a way only Patagonia can deliver.

This thrilling kayaking journey lasts around 3 hours, with daily departures at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:30 PM, always contingent on weather and wind conditions.

Upon arrival at the base camp, our expert guide will provide you with all the essential gear: wetsuit, waterproof jacket and boots, poogies (kayak gloves), spray skirt, and life jacket. After a comprehensive safety briefing on land, you'll get acquainted with your kayak, paddle, route, and weather conditions. Once prepared, all that awaits is awe and enjoyment!

We will carry our kayak about 20 meters to the launch point. Grey Lake, stretching nearly 17 kilometers long and 4 kilometers wide, features numerous capes, peninsulas, and inlets, primarily fed by the glacier. On this journey, we'll navigate along the eastern side of the ice wall, offering various viewpoints for an unforgettable experience. From the water, you'll be enveloped by an unmatched landscape, surrounded by Cerro Paine Grande, the Olguín Range, the glacier itself, and many other breathtaking views.

Every paddle stroke is not just an exhilarating physical challenge but a chance to intimately connect with nature.

During the initial part of our adventure, we'll paddle near massive floating icebergs, creating a surreal and magical setting before heading towards the glacier's eastern tongue. Grey Glacier presents an opportunity to savor and admire the spectacular scenery, with its awe-inspiring walls of giant ice.

Every moment becomes epic as we paddle in the kayak. From this unique water perspective, you'll have the chance to capture stunning photographs of the surrounding natural beauty.

If weather conditions are favorable, our return journey will pass by the Glacier Island "Nunatak" on our way back to the base camp.

We recommend wearing a long-sleeved base layer on top (the wetsuit is sleeveless) and a base layer on the bottom, considering the predominantly cold local climate.

When we return to solid ground, you'll carry memories that flow like the waters of Grey Lake. This kayaking adventure is an experience you'll cherish forever.

Don't miss this unforgettable experience!

How to Get There:

Option 1: From Puerto Natales, head to the departure point for the Grey Lake navigation on the Grey III catamaran. If the boat leaves at 10:00 am, check-in is at 9:00 am, arriving at the base camp at 11:00 am for the first excursion. If the boat departs at 1:00 pm, check-in is at 12:00 pm, reaching the base camp at around 2:00 pm for the second excursion. The third boat trip returns from the refuge at 5:30 pm for those needing to return to their hotel or the city.

2nd Option: Arrive by car or regular bus to Pudeto and take the Hielos Patagónicos catamaran across Lake Pehoé. This boat crosses to Paine Grande at 9:00/11:00/16:00/18:00 (subject to change). From Paine Grande, hike an 11 km trail, approximately 3.5 hours, to reach the Grey base camp.