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Explora El Chaltén

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Hotel overview:

This stunning luxury lodge is nestled in the Los Huemules Reserve to the North of El Chaltén and bordering Los Glaciares National Park. Enjoy views of the Electric Valley and the Marconi Glacier in contemporary yet rustic interiors with traditional estancia design influences. The lodge boasts delectable cuisine, a spa and stunning guided excursions.

Location

El Chaltén

Room Options

2 room types available

Minimum Stay

3 days nights

Last Inspected
  • Agustin, Patagonia Sales Consultant
    April 2024

    Agustin, Patagonia Sales Consultant

  • Harriet, Head of Swoop Patagonia
    March 2024

    Harriet, Head of Swoop Patagonia

  • Danny, Patagonia Specialist
    March 2023

    Danny, Patagonia Specialist

Why we like this hotel

  • Sitting in the living room looking out at the forest, rivers and mountains that surround the remote, isolated lodge. The lodge has a homely, relaxed, snug atmosphere and super friendly, happy staff. Feels like a cabin in the woods. 
  • The hotel is set within the Los Huemules Reserve with 5,800 hectares of flora and fauna conservation. Explora's team act as custodians of the land they have been entrusted with and have developed a strict environmental policy.
  • This is an adventure lodge set up for adventurers to have a comfy base to explore from: you can hike all day or there is the possibility of high mountain explorations and rock climbing (top rope) for the extreme adventurer.
  • Superb pastries and hearty delicious food

What we don't like

  • There is not much to do if you are not looking for an active adventure or you don't want to go out on a rainy day
  • The Spa is too small for 20 rooms.
  • There are only baths in the Suites
  • Some rooms have a better view and some can be a little noisy: enquire to find out more. 
  • The external appearance of the hotel is quite functional/shed like and not as attractive as other lodges in the region. 

Excursions

The hotel offers a fantastic choice of over 30 full or half-day guided explorations in groups of no more than eight travellers accompanied by a bilingual guide experienced in the local area. The area’s geography has towering mountains and different landscapes to be discovered through treks, overland trips, ice hikes, and even rock climbing, depending on the preferences and skills of each traveller.

Please see our full list of excursions available at Explora El Chaltén.

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Cecilia says

Explora El Chaltén's location in the Los Huemules Reserve is truly secluded and at one with nature. It allows you to step away from busy modern life and reconnect with the natural world on an epic scale.

Cecilia Paz Mesa Furniss Patagonia Customer Experience Co-ordinator

Stay at Explora El Chaltén with these trips

Explore Fitz Roy from a Luxury Lodge

This luxury lodge-based trip in and around the Mount Fitz Roy area features an immense choice of excursions, whatever your ability. Trek famous routes like Laguna Torre and Laguna de Los Tres, or try something different such as rock climbing…

  • 5 Days
  • $5,480

Rooms & Pricing

2024/25 season. Prices per person, based on two people sharing a standard double room for four nights:

  • Mid-season (Oct & Apr) - from USD $4,370
  • High Season (Nov 1st to Dec 22nd & Jan 2nd to Mar 31st) - from USD $5,480
  • Holiday Season (Dec 23rd to Jan 1st) - from USD $6,280

2025/26 seasonPrices per person on the same basis as above:

  • Mid-season (Oct & Apr) - from USD $4,430
  • High Season (Nov 1st to Dec 22nd & Jan 2nd to Mar 31st) - from USD $5,540
  • Holiday Season (Dec 23rd to Jan 1st) - from USD $6,340

The hotel has 20 rooms with silence, privacy and breathtaking views of the Eléctrico Valley, the Marconi Glacier, and the area’s mountain range.

Suite Room: 3 rooms measuring 60m² (646 feet²).
Standard Room: 17 rooms measuring 36m² (388 feet²).

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What our customers think of Explora El Chaltén

Five stars. The moment we landed at El Calafate, Explora took very good care of us. The staff were all so friendly. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and accommodating to our fitness level. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2023

Gaurav Jagani - USA

Repetitive AWE with the surreal breathtakingly beautiful views from Explora. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Lori Zukerman - USA

El Chalten was fabulous. The guides were wonderful, the hikes were many, varied and challenging. The food was terrific and plentiful and dining staff encouraged guests to try everything! The dining room had a lovely view. The openness of the common space was aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. The room was simple with pleasing details and was very comfortable. The staff was lovely, warm and helpful. I really appreciated the availability of KT tape for joint strains and super moleskin for blisters! Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Lori Zukerman - USA

1st class guides at both locations. All treks were amazing. I think highlighting the variety of terrain available in both parks, but particularly in Los Glaciares, would be worthwhile to mention to future travellers. Read the full review

Travelled: October 2022

Malcolm Bierman - USA

1st class, unforgettable trip. Would come back to Patagonia in a heartbeat. Would absolutely return to El Chaltén and associated Explora hotel. Read the full review

Travelled: October 2022

Malcolm Bierman - USA

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