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- “GREY GLACIER NAVIGATION” TOUR.
“GREY GLACIER NAVIGATION” TOUR.
GLACIER GRAY, is an ice mass 6 kilometers wide and more than 30 meters high divided into two fronts. In 1996 it had a total area of 270 km² and a length of 28 kilometers. The glacier has a bluish coloration, due to the absorption of the ice of wavelengths of red light, and the scattering of wavelengths of blue light. Some parts of the glacier have a gray color, due to the abrasion that occurs produced by the ice and the load of rocky fragments that slide on the bedrock below the glacier, polishing the latter, generating a high amount of rock flour that causes the melt water of the glacier to acquire the indicated gray tone. Currently the glacier is in retreat. It is estimated to be in decline due to rising regional temperatures and changes in precipitation amounts.
Itinerary
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Departure from our hotel in Torres del Paine towards the end of the Southern Ice Field, the Gray Glacier.
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Located within the Torres del Paine National Park, the glacier has an ice wall that measures approximately 40 meters high and a combination of blue tones, which create an impressive natural view.
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We will visit the glacier through the Gray ll boat, which will take us to numerous floating icebergs and their various formations, ideal for contemplating or photographing.
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After navigating for approximately 45 minutes, we will approach in front of the glacier, which is divided by a central island, where we will disembark.
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In this way, it is possible to enjoy in all its dimensions the infinity of cracks and upheavals that constitute the snowdrift. Occasionally, large ice collapses occur, which prevents the Gray II boat from navigating, but gives the opportunity to navigate through zodiacs.
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Finally, we will return to our hotel in Torres del Paine.
It includes
- Guide service in Spanish, English.
- Boats.
- Transfers.
Does not include
- Professional guide in French, Portuguese, German and Italian languages. If you want a guide in these languages, it is done by request and an extra charge must be paid.
- Wear hat, comfortable clothes and shoes, use sun block, sun glasses, bring binoculars and drink mineral water.
More Information
- 4 hrs aprox
- 08:00 hrs
- Tour guide included
- Children not allowed
- Offered inSpanish, English, and Portuguese
Options and Availability
Standard collective option
Collective tour with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.Private tour
Private Tour with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.Policies and Conditions
- Ratebook are express in US Dollars (USD) and may be changed without prior notice.
- Services and programs may be changed or cancelled in its execution, sequence and contents; in order to offer a better service, or due to extreme conditions or majeure force reasons.
- This tour operates without a minimum number of passengers, Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before departure. If the supplier decides to cancel, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your trip.
- This tour will not depart on the following dates from 25.12.2020 to 01.01.2021.
- The client must be aware that that modifications in the original booking may generate changes on the final quotation.
- Holiplus will try to avoid cancellation charges, the client must accept expenses incurred and charges established by the supplier, which may add be up to 100% of the original.
- No show policy: 24 hours before the start of the tour: 100%.