Perito Moreno National Park from El Calafate or Río Gallegos

One of Patagonia’s most remote gems. Discover Perito Moreno National Park with private departures from El Calafate or Río Gallegos—and choose how to live it: transfer only, with guide, or the full experience.

Located in northwest Santa Cruz, Perito Moreno National Park protects turquoise lakes, hanging glaciers, and mountain ranges where human footprints are scarce. It’s ideal for travelers seeking pristine nature and Patagonian solitude.

This season we offer private, customizable trips departing from El Calafate or Río Gallegos, combining logistics, comfort, and adventure. In all cases, the first night is in Gobernador Gregores and the final night in Estancia La Oriental, with a country-style dinner to close the journey.

Two routes to Perito Moreno National Park

1. From El Calafate

Ideal for travelers already in town or flying in thanks to more flight options and services. The route crosses the Patagonian steppe to reach Gobernador Gregores, where we spend the first night before entering the park. From there we continue into Perito Moreno National Park to visit the Península Belgrano circuit (16.8 km or 9.6 km via shortcut) and the Río Lácteo Valley circuit (11.5 km), plus the hike to Laguna de los Témpanos (5.2 km).

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• Day 1: Pick-up in El Calafate and drive to Gobernador Gregores. Overnight in Gregores.
• Day 2: Enter Perito Moreno National Park. Hike the Península Belgrano circuit (16.8 km or 9.6 km via shortcut). Overnight in a refuge or dome inside the park.
• Day 3: Transfer to the Río Lácteo Valley circuit (11.5 km). Hike and overnight at the Doug & Christine Tompkins Refuge.
• Day 4: Trek to Laguna de los Témpanos (5.2 km) and return to the refuge. Overnight at the refuge.
• Day 5: Descent through the Río Lácteo Valley, pick-up and transfer to Estancia La Oriental. Dinner and overnight at La Oriental.
• Day 6: Return to El Calafate.

2. From Río Gallegos (includes Monte León National Park)

Perfect for travelers flying into Río Gallegos or wishing to add the Atlantic coast to their trip. Before heading inland, enjoy a guided visit to Monte León National Park, home to Magellanic penguins, sea lions, and spectacular cliffs. Then continue to Gobernador Gregores for the night, and on to Perito Moreno to hike the Península Belgrano circuit (16.8 km or 9.6 km via shortcut), the Río Lácteo Valley circuit (11.5 km), and the Laguna de los Témpanos hike (5.2 km).

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• Day 1: Pick-up in Río Gallegos, guided visit to Monte León National Park, and drive to Gobernador Gregores. Overnight in Gregores.
• Day 2: Transfer to Perito Moreno National Park. Hike the Península Belgrano circuit (16.8 km or 9.6 km via shortcut). Overnight in a refuge or dome inside the park.
• Day 3: Transfer to the Río Lácteo Valley circuit (11.5 km). Hike and overnight at the Doug & Christine Tompkins Refuge.
• Day 4: Trek to Laguna de los Témpanos (5.2 km) and return to the refuge. Overnight at the refuge.
• Day 5: Descent through the Río Lácteo Valley, pick-up and transfer to Estancia La Oriental. Dinner and overnight at La Oriental.
• Day 6: Return to Río Gallegos.

Service options & prices

Departures from El Calafate

Transfer only
Includes private round-trip transport and one night in Gobernador Gregores. Ideal for independent travelers who prefer to explore on their own.

With guide
Includes transport and a naturalist guide, with an overnight in Gregores. Designed for travelers who value interpretation, safety, and comfort.

Full experience (4 nights inside the park + dinner & overnight at Estancia La Oriental)
Includes transport, guide, refuge/dome accommodation, meals inside the park, and a closing dinner at Estancia La Oriental. Ideal for photographers and nature lovers seeking full immersion.

Departures from Río Gallegos (includes Monte León)

Monte León + transfer to Gregores (with guide + lunch + overnight in Gregores)
Includes guided visit to Monte León NP, guide, lunch, and lodging in Gobernador Gregores. Ideal to combine coast and mountains in one trip.

Perito Moreno NP segment (Gregores to Calafate)
These options complete the experience after Day 1 in Monte León.

Complete Parks Route (Monte León + Perito Moreno + 4 nights inside the park + dinner & overnight at La Oriental)
Includes Monte León, all transfers, guide, refuge/dome lodging, meals inside the park, and a closing dinner at Estancia La Oriental.

Details & recommendations

• Night in Gobernador Gregores included at the start of all options.
• Final night at Estancia La Oriental with country-style dinner.
• Available season: November to February.
• Difficulty: good fitness required to hike up to 16 km in a day. Trails have gentle slopes (designed to be as accessible as possible), but due to distance they are rated high difficulty.
• Additional services: meals, lodging in estancias or refuges, expert guides, and guided treks.
• Reference distances: Península Belgrano (16.8 km or 9.6 km via shortcut) · Río Lácteo Valley (11.5 km) · Laguna de los Témpanos (5.2 km).
• Prices: per person, double occupancy. Payment in Argentine pesos accepted at the Banco Nación (BNA) seller exchange rate on the payment day.