After more than two decades of suspension, the Los Glaciares National Park will once again enable the night excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier during the Full Moon nights, a proposal that marked generations of visitors and tour operators in El Calafate.
The initiative was made official by the Park Administration, which detailed the conditions for granting special permits to authorized providers.
A unique experience under the Beaver Supermoon
The re-edition of this activity responds to a request from the AAAVyT El Calafate, and is part of a strategy of diversifying experiences within the protected area, currently being evaluated by the Local Advisory Commission (C.A.L.).
The first edition will coincide with the Beaver Supermoon on November 5, 2025, when the natural satellite will be at its closest point to Earth, offering an exceptional natural illumination over the glacier.
Visits will be allowed between November 3 and 7, from 20:00 to 24:00, with mandatory departure from the walkways before 23:30. The schedule will be adjusted according to the duration of daylight.
Access and safety conditions
The Administration clarified that this is a pilot test, aimed at evaluating safety protocols, control, and environmental conservation. The activity will not be open to the general public: only those who book the excursion through authorized tour operators can participate, and they must have vehicles with up to 24 seats and communication equipment.
Visitors must bring flashlights, have their entry paid in advance, and will always be accompanied by professional guides and Park Rangers. The restrooms will remain open during the night hours.
In the coming days, local agencies will disseminate the itineraries, rates, and booking mechanisms for an experience that promises to recapture one of the most iconic images of Patagonian tourism: the Perito Moreno Glacier illuminated by the moon.
Los Glaciares National Park: Argentina’s natural heritage
Located in the province of Santa Cruz, Los Glaciares National Park is the largest in the country, with more than 726,000 hectares. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its scenic beauty and ecological value.
Geography and relief
- Mountainous terrain with peaks such as Cerro Fitz Roy (3441 m a.s.l.)
- Presence of continental glaciers, including the Perito Moreno, which along with two other glaciers flows into Lago Argentino
Ecosystems and biodiversity
- Three main environments: High Mountain, Andean-Patagonian Forest, and Patagonian Steppe
- Flora: lenga, ñire, guindo, calafate, notro, coirón, and mata-ganado
- Fauna: Andean condor, black-chested buzzard-eagle, Magellanic woodpecker, Darwin’s rhea, huemul, red fox, and puma
Climate
- Cold, humid, and temperate
- Average temperatures: between 0.6°C in winter and 13.4°C in summer in low areas; up to –3°C in high areas
