explora Patagonia
explora will now welcome travelers to their new lodge in the Patagonia National Park. With a unique location, the explora lodge at the Patagonia National Park is the perfect headquarter to visit the Aysén Region. They will develop off-the-beaten-track explorations, delving deep as never before in the knowledge of this region’s natural landscapes.
The lodge built by Douglas and Kristin Tompkins was inspired by landmark lodges located in national parks around the world. Local and recyclable materials were used with sustainable construction techniques.
The lodge’s architecture is based on Patagonia’s geography and culture, with energy efficiency and sustainability. The cuisine has been designed so that travelers can conduct different explorations always feeling well, active and light. Based on the luxury of the essential, the lodge looks for pure flavors based on top-quality ingredients. The dishes will always be paired with fine Chilean wines. We also offer a menu of Premium wines for those willing to try other options. More details coming soon!
Explora rooms at the Patagonia National Park are designed to make the best of silence and privacy, ensuring a deep rest after one day of exploration. All our rooms are surrounded by Patagonia nature, with views to the pampa and gardens. To disconnect from everyday worries, everyday life must be left behind.
STANDARD ROOMS
8 standard rooms of 25 – 32 m2, with magnificent views to the Tamango and Tamanguito hills and the park in general.
Facilities:
1 king bed
Additional bed for children*
Crib*
Heating
Hair dryer
Nonsmoker room
Interconnected rooms for families*
SUITES
2 suites of 35 – 42 m2, with magnificent views to the Tamanto and Tamanguito hills and to the park in general.
Facilities:
1 king bed
Additional bed for children*
Crib*
Heating
Hair dryer
Nonsmoker room
Interconnected rooms for families*
Each exploration has been designed to gradually reveal the essence of the territory to be discovered, whether on foot, on horseback, by bicycle, overland, mountain, among others. Meet with the team to plan our your exploration strategy of this stunning wilderness region.
Hiking
We will leave the lodge on foot on a hike through large expanses of steppe, connecting with nature and wildlife. We will share amid the sound of birds and perhaps we will be able to glimpse the interaction between a puma and guanacos, part of this Patagonian territory. There is a wide variety of hikes from easy to difficult of different durations and terrains.
Overland
These are van-led explorations interrupted by short-duration hikes along the way. The combination allows travelers to access areas of particular beauty and ecological significance. Again, these overland expeditions vary in length, duration and difficult levels.
Biking
We ascend through a region with varied ecosystems, where valleys, forests and plateaus contrast. The desert of the heights presents us with a scenery characteristic of the Patagonian mountains. The intense wind and the changing climate gave this exploration its name. From mellow to intense, there is a bike route for you.
High Mountain Ascent
We will leave the lodge on foot. We will hike up a trail that shows us the encounter between the Steppe and the Forest. As we go up we can appreciate the captivating Chacabuco Valley's slopes, amid hills and high-plateau lagoons. From Cerro Tamanguito we will have broad views of the Chacabuco Valley basin and Lake Cochrane. Lots of ascents to give it a go!
The Trip: Discover Chilean Patagonia - 8 nights / 9 days
Days 1-5: TORRES DEL PAINE, CHILE PARQUE NACIONAL PATAGONIA, CHILE 4 nights / 5 days
The lodge is in the heart of the national park and has 49 rooms (6 suites and 43 standard) designed to make the most of the silence and privacy, guaranteeing a deep rest after a day of exploration. It also has stunning views of Lake Pehoé and the Paine Massif. The lodge, located in the Patagonia National Park, was built by the Tompkins Foundation and is in the Chacabuco Valley sector. It has 10 rooms (2 suites and 8 standard) with views of Cerro Tamango and Tamanguito and the park in general. Its sustainable architecture was designed to reduce interference with the natural surroundings and in that way be able to enjoy the over 300.000 hectares of parkland.
Days 5-9: PARQUE NACIONAL PATAGONIA, CHILE 4 nights / 5 days
The lodge is in the heart of the national park and has 49 rooms (6 suites and 43 standard) designed to make the most of the silence and privacy, guaranteeing a deep rest after a day of exploration. It also has stunning views of Lake Pehoé and the Paine Massif. The lodge, located in the Patagonia National Park, was built by the Tompkins Foundation and is in the Chacabuco Valley sector. It has 10 rooms (2 suites and 8 standard) with views of Cerro Tamango and Tamanguito and the park in general. Its sustainable architecture was designed to reduce interference with the natural surroundings and in that way be able to enjoy the over 300.000 hectares of parkland.
