Tierra Patagonia
On the shore of Lake Sarmiento, blending smoothly into the landscape, sits the extraordinary Tierra Patagonia. From its tranquil location just outside Torres del Paine National …
Why We Like This Lodge
- Explora pioneered luxury experiences in Torres del Paine back in 1993, and its iconic building has been refurbished to a modern, almost nautical design
- It offers more unique facilities than other lodges: a private catamaran takes you directly to the French Valley trailhead and towards Grey Glacier; it has its own stables and specially-bred horses, and hot tubs line the shore of Lake Pehoé
- It’s the only luxury hotel located in the heart of the park, so everything is on your doorstep and there are spectacular views of the Paine Massif, particularly striking at sunrise and sunset
- The excursions are many and varied, and the guides specially trained
- It’s the only luxury hotel to open all year, and makes for a very cosy winter bolthole
Explora Patagonia room
Luxury hotel in Torres del Paine
What our customers think of Explora Torres del Paine
Explora Torres del Paine trips scored 4.5/5 from 74 reviews
Explora Patagonia was wonderful! We had a drop dead gorgeous view from our room, the staff was great and the excursions (and guides) were fantastic. The food was also great. The scenery was amazing! We were so impressed with the level of customisation and levels of ability of the hikes.
Travelled: February 2017
Ellen - USA
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Excursions
The hotel offers a staggering choice of over 50 guided hikes and horse rides. Groups are small (1-8 people, 8 is normal in high season) and are led by experienced guides from the hotel's own School of Guides. All abilities are catered for, with four levels of difficulty and half- or full-day activities. All excursions are included in the all-inclusive programme.
Horse Riding
Explora Torres del Paine is perfect for riders of all abilities. The hotel has its own stables, located close to the hotel, with horses which are specially bred for the Patagonian weather and geography. It also owns a huge ranch – the Estancia 2 de Enero – so the hotel can offer a truly authentic Patagonian experience in the company of gauchos. There are 16 horse riding excursions on offer, covering a wide range of the park, through pampas (grasslands) and rivers, with experiences to suit all riders, from beginners to the most advanced.
Horse riding, Torres del Paine
Hiking
Hikes of all lengths and levels are available across the whole park: from half-day walks with lunch at the hotel, to full-day walks with lunch in the park. Some of the hikes offered by Explora cover sections of the famous W trek – to the base of the Towers, the Grey Glacier and the Valle del Francés.
Swoop says
If horse riding is your passion, Explora Torres del Paine is the hotel for you. Its range of rides are hard to beat, and no other hotel has their own stables or breeding programme.
About Explora Torres del Paine
History
The Explora Torres del Paine was the first luxury hotel to open in Patagonia, in 1993, pioneering the fully-inclusive excursions experience. Despite being nearly 25 years old, it feels just as modern on the inside as a new hotel, and has the added benefit of over two decade’s worth of experience.
Spa
The spa is located 100 metres away from the main building, connected by a sloped wood path. It is equipped with a heated, covered pool, a sauna, and four open-air jacuzzis with views to the Paine River. There is also a massage room where you can enjoy an essential oil massage.
Horses
Explora Torres del Paine is the only hotel in the area with its own horses, bred and trained especially by the hotel for their guests’ horse expeditions. Their 26 horses of different breeds and crosses have been raised in the Ibáñez family estate in the central valley of Chile. Care of the horses is the responsibility of Gaela Hourcq, a veterinarian horse specialist, and her team. Gaela has over 15 years of professional equine experience, having worked in prestigious stables worldwide. She has been with Explora for five years, supervising the breeding, raising, breaking, feeding and care of the horses. 53 km from the hotel, is the Estancia 2 de Enero, a 6,000-hectare ranch property of Explora, which is particularly suitable for more advanced riders.
Location
Explora Torres del Paine is the only luxury hotel located within the Torres del Paine National Park. The hotel sits on the shores of the turquoise Lake Pehoé, alongside its own waterfall, Salto Chico.
The location offers convenience, endless excursion opportunities, and dramatic views of the Torres del Paine Massif.
Food and Drink
The hotel is conscious that its guests may have physically strenuous activities during their stay, so they endeavour to provide food that is substantial enough to sustain them but that feels light and healthy. They use quality ingredients, and focus on bringing out the best of each product and offering pure flavours. They offer superb Chilean wine as standard with all meals, but there is also a menu of Premium wines for guests that want other alternatives.
Connect to Explora Patagonia National Park
You can connect trips between Explora Torres del Paine and Explora Patagonia National Park. 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.
It is also possible to fly from Puerto Natales to Balmaceda every Monday. From Balmaceda Airport you can then take a 45min flight to Cochrane every Monday, Thursday and Friday and then a 25min transfer to Explora Patagonia National Park. 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 Explora Patagonia National Park. This operates every day and has no additional cost for those on all-inclusive programs.
Iain says
The Explora’s location is truly spectacular, I felt like I could reach out and touch the massif. I loved the nooks and crannies of the lounge area, with lots of places to enjoy a fire, a glass of wine and, of course, the view.
Iain Rylance Patagonia Specialist
Rooms and Pricing
2023/24 season. Prices per person, based on two people sharing a double room for four nights:
- Quiet Season (May to Sep) USD $2,584
- Mid-season (Oct & Apr) USD $4,370
- High Season (Nov 1st to Dec 20th & Jan 2nd to Mar 31st) USD $5,320
- Holiday Season (21st Dec to 1st Jan) USD $9,120 (six nights)
These rates include airport transfers, all excursions, use of the spa (additional cost for massages), breakfast, lunch and dinner, an open bar (additional cost for premium wines). The hotel will be closed between 11th June and 6th July 2023. The minimum stay is four nights during January and February, six nights during Holiday Season and three nights for the rest of the season.
All 49 rooms of Explora Torres del Paine are designed to take full advantage of the silence, privacy and spaciousness of the surrounding landscape, ensuring deep rest after a long day of hiking or riding. Rooms are deliberately not equipped with televisions or Wi-Fi, to enable guests to disconnect from their everyday routine (these services are available in the hotel’s common areas).
Explora boasts 49 rooms with awe inspiring views, silence and privacy. They have hydromassage baths, and beds designed for a deep sleep to recover from your day's exploring.
- Salto Chico Room 7 rooms measuring 28m² (300 feet²). View of the Salto Chico waterfall.
- Cordillera Paine Room 36 rooms measuring 28m² (300 feet²). View of Macizo del Paine.
- Exploradores Suite 6 suites measuring 42m² (450 feet²). View of Macizo del Paine.
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