Perito Moreno Glacier hosts night visits from 24 October

Perito Moreno Glacier (Perito Moreno) in El Calafate will host authorised night visits from 24 October 2026, giving travellers a scheduled opportunity to see the ice under moonlight.

The programme concerns the walkways inside Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina, rather than a general night-time opening of the entire protected area.

Moonlit visits begin at Perito Moreno Glacier on 24 October

The first nights are scheduled for 24 and 25 October 2026, followed by visits on 23 and 24 November 2026. The programme continues in December, before returning in March and April 2027, according to the published schedule.

The Intendencia del Parque Nacional Los Glaciares officially set the calendar for the 2026/27 season. The activity is called Moreno bajo la luz de la luna, and the official night-visit schedule lists ten nights linked to periods of full moon.

Visits are limited to companies and guides authorised by the park administration. Groups must be accompanied by an authorised guide, while visitors must carry their own torch and present printed proof of park access before entering the walkway area.

What moonlight changes on the glacier walkways

The programme uses the existing viewing walkways on the Río Mitre corridor, placing the glacier front in a setting without the normal daylight contrast. The practical difference for visitors is the combination of ice, darkness and natural moonlight rather than a new structure or a separate attraction.

The schedule marks a return of organised night excursions after a long interruption. A pilot held from 3 to 7 November 2025 was reviewed before the regular 2026/27 calendar was announced, and the 2026 calendar announcement identifies the park walkways as the venue.

The park setting also defines the limits of the experience. The night programme is not an unrestricted invitation to roam through Los Glaciares National Park, and the authorised groups remain tied to the designated walkway area.

Why the October and November dates matter

For travellers based in Western Europe, the dates offer a clear distinction between a normal daytime visit and a scheduled after-dark excursion. The first opportunity arrives on 24 October 2026, while the next listed November opportunity begins on 23 November 2026.

The organisers have linked the calendar to the full-moon periods, but the view still depends on the conditions of the sky. The published information also states that visits may be suspended or changed for safety or weather reasons, so the calendar is a schedule rather than a guarantee of a clear view.

The arrangement connects the glacier itself with a controlled visitor operation. Its main change is temporal: the familiar walkways are being used at night under an authorised system, with guides, torches and specific access arrangements.

Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The first scheduled nights are 24 and 25 October 2026, with further visits on 23 and 24 November 2026 at the walkways in Los Glaciares National Park.
• Access is restricted to authorised companies and guides; visitors must carry a torch and printed proof of park access, and there is no ticket sale at the walkways during the night visits.
• The glacier is in Los Glaciares National Park, with El Calafate serving as the associated gateway named in the programme announcement.
• The route is an outdoor walkway system used in darkness, so visitors need to manage uneven walking conditions and carry their own light.
• Groups may contain up to 24 passengers and must remain with an authorised guide throughout the visit.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Perito Moreno Glacier

When do night visits take place at Perito Moreno Glacier?

The first scheduled nights are 24 and 25 October 2026. Further dates are listed for 23 and 24 November 2026.

How does the night programme affect access?

It is not a general opening of the national park. Visitors must use an authorised company and guide, carry a torch and present printed proof of park access.

Where is Perito Moreno Glacier and how do you get there?

The glacier is in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina, with El Calafate identified as the gateway for the programme. The night visits use the designated Río Mitre corridor and walkway area.