Explora Patagonia National Park

Guests at the hotel can enjoy the purpose-built spa, just a few steps from the accommodation.

There are three outdoor hot tubs and two massage rooms.

The spa offers a great opportunity to disconnect after a day of exploring, all the while soaking up the surrounding nature.

The park consists of three areas: Jeinimeini, Tamango and the Chacabuco Valley, where the Explora is located.

The national park was created in 2018 from the Jeinimeini and Tamango nature reserves and the privately owned and managed Parque Patagonia created by the Tomkins Conservation Trust.

The park consists of Patagonian steppe, wetlands, glaciated mountains and deciduous lenga forests. 

From Balmaceda Airport you can take a 45min flight to Cochrane every Monday, Thursday and Friday and then a 25min transfer to the lodge. Passengers can take a soft suitcase up to 20kg, plus 5kg of hand baggage. The price per person (one-way) starts at USD $900 and is dependent on a minimum of two passengers staying four nights in Explora.

Alternatively, you can take a 6hr transfer from Balmaceda Airport along the Carretera Austral to the lodge. This operates every day and has no additional cost for those on all-inclusive programs. It's now possible to fly from Puerto Natales to Balmaceda every Monday.

You can connect trips between Explora Patagonia National Park and Explora Torres del Paine. It’s just 1hr 30mins on the lodge-to-lodge flight which operates every Monday. Passengers can take a soft suitcase up to 20kg. The price per person for this one-way flight starts at USD $1,700 and is dependent on a minimum of two passengers staying four nights in each lodge.

During your stay, you can learn about the park's vital conservation efforts. The knowledgeable guides at Explora, many of whom have volunteered or worked with Rewilding initiatives, are well-versed in the park's conservation endeavours and will be keen to share this insight with you.

Furthermore, a trip to the on-site Museum is highly recommended. Located within the grounds of Explora, the museum offers an exploration into the Chacabuco Valley's history, the pressing issue of climate change, and critical environmental efforts being undertaken. This educational aspect ensures that your adventure is not only about breathtaking landscapes but also about gaining an understanding of the environment and the importance of preserving it for future generations.