Patagonia National Park
Explore the beauty of Chile’s greatest conservation project, where fences were torn down to recreate a thriving ecosystem amid spectacular valleys and mountain scenery.
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Hotel
Explora Patagonia National Park
4.6/5
From 21 Reviews
Hotel overview:
Stay in the heart of the Patagonia National Park, Chile, with guanacos wandering around the lodge, hikes from the door and a chance to witness this huge rewilding project firsthand. Take the chance to discover this stunning, little-visited region with exceptional guides, first-rate food, and outstanding service, all while enjoying one of only 13 rooms at this boutique lodge.
Location
Patagonia Park
Room Options
2 room types available
Star Rating
4.6/5 from 21 reviews
Minimum Stay
3 nights
What our customers think of Explora Patagonia National Park
Explora Patagonia National Park trips scored 4.6/5 from 21 reviews
Lagunas Atlas hike was beautiful and solitary - only saw one other couple all day.
Travelled: March 2017
Sarah Tilley - UK
Why we like this hotel
- You're right in the heart of the serene Patagonia National Park.
- Guanacos on your doorstep give a safari sensation. Plus, there are chances to see pumas, nandu, foxes, hares and huemul deer if you go looking (and keep very quiet).
- The main lodge was built by craftsmen with incredible wooden carvings, hardwood floors and deep armchairs where you can disappear with a book.
- Lovely large bedroom with potentially the most comfortable beds in Chile.
- The hiking nearby is fantastic: head up to a ridge to take in the panoramas, gaze at condors, and marvel at the volume of water drained off the Northern Ice Field.
- Fresh, flavourful food including a featured item from the open grill and wonderful veggies from the garden.
- You can witness the work of the Tompkins Foundation firsthand, with its pioneering conservation impact. The on-site museum is a must too.
- Service is highly bespoke and personalised, which aligns with the intimate, boutique nature of the property.
We think it's worth noting
- There is not much infrastructure in the area beyond the lodge itself.
- Only 3 of the 13 rooms have bathtubs - the Suites in the smaller building.
- The parking lot is shared with day tours and guests which could be frustrating during high season.
- Horse riding excursions are not allowed in the park.
Explora Patagonia National Park
Guanacos in the hotel grounds
Plan your adventures from the list of excursions
Cross the hanging bridge above the Aviles Valley
Check out Alero Doble
Enjoy wild and wonderful walks
Explore the terrain via kayak among other options
Enjoy the calm and spacious communal areas
Savour the authentic (and exceptional) Patagonian cuisine
Settle in for evening at the lodge
Swoop says
With just 13 rooms, the lodge has a boutique feel with personalised service. Spacious rooms keep the charm of the original Chacabuco Lodge. The food is incredible, up there with the best luxury hotels in Patagonia, with a different menu for all 7 days of the week. And the Tompkins Museum is a must for the park’s conservation story.
Sydney Miller Patagonia Specialist
Swoop says
There is a family of puma living in the valley near the hotel. When I went on a walk, searching for them, one strolled past the dining room window, making themselves right at home.
Peter StanleyJones Patagonia Specialist
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4.6 out of 5
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Getting to/from Patagonia National Park
From Balmaceda Airport, you can take a 6-hour transfer along the Carretera Austral to the lodge. This operates every day and has no additional cost for those on all-inclusive programs.
Alternatively, there are 45-minute flights to Cochrane every Monday, Thursday and Friday and then a 25-minute 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 around USD $1,000 and is dependent on a minimum of two passengers staying four nights in Explora. It's now also possible to fly from Puerto Natales to Balmaceda every Monday. Ask for more details.
Connections with Explora Torres del Paine
You can connect trips between Explora Patagonia National Park and Explora Torres del Paine. It’s just 1 hour and 30 minutes 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.
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Swoop says
Nowhere else on earth has such a large donation of private land been made to create a protected nature reserve. Explora is the best, and only, accommodation found in this flagship national park.
David Hilton Patagonia Product & Partnership Manager
Places to visit
Aysen
Remote, beautiful and with one of the most famous road-trip roads in the world, Aysen is a destination for those seeking the very best of Patagonia without the crowds.
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Marble Caves
The Marble Caves are one of Aysen’s most beautiful natural sights: surreal rock cathedrals in a glacial lake that can be explored by boat or kayak.
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Laguna San Rafael National Park
Explore one of Aysen’s best kept secrets by boat – the San Rafael glacier, hidden in a rainforest and calving icebergs into a freezing lagoon.
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