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Hotel
Explora Torres del Paine
4.5/5
From 161 Reviews
Hotel overview:
The original luxury lodge in Patagonia, Explora is nestled in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park and enjoys incredible views of the entire Paine Massif. Its location means access to key areas in the park couldn’t be easier and it boasts its own waterfall, stables and boat for direct access to the French Valley trailhead.
Location
Torres del Paine
Room Options
3 room types available
Star Rating
4.5/5 from 161 reviews
Minimum Stay
3 nights
Last Inspected
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November 2024Sydney, Patagonia Specialist
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April 2024Harriet, Head of Swoop Patagonia
Why we like this hotel
- It’s the best-located hotel in Torres del Paine: in the heart of the park with everything on your doorstep.
- There are spectacular views of the Paine Massif, particularly striking at sunrise and sunset.
- 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.
- There are the most expansive and varied excursions of any all-inclusive hotel in the park, and the guides are fantastic and very well-trained.
- It’s the only luxury hotel to open all year and makes for a very cosy winter bolthole.
What we don't like
- The food is not as good as other luxury lodges in Torres del Paine.
- Bathroom facilities are a little dated.
- The Spa is a 2-minute walk from the main building.
What our customers think of Explora Torres del Paine
Explora Torres del Paine trips scored 4.5/5 from 161 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
Review:
Explora Patagonia room
Luxury hotel in Torres del Paine
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 Sales Manager
Rooms and Pricing
2024/25 season. Prices per person, based on two people sharing a Salto Chico double room for four nights:
- Quiet Season (May 1st to Sep 30th) - from USD $2,850
- Mid-season (Oct & Apr) - from USD $4,826
- High Season (Nov 1st to Dec 20th & Jan 2nd to Mar 31st) - from USD $5,840
- Holiday Season (21st Dec to 1st Jan) - from USD $10,020 (six nights)
These rates include airport transfers, all excursions, use of the spa (additional cost for massages), breakfast, lunch and dinner, and an open bar (additional cost for premium wines).
The minimum stay is four nights during January and February, six nights during the Holiday Season and three nights for the rest of the season. Please note the hotel is closed from 21 June to July 1.
2025/26 season. Prices per person, based on two people sharing a Salto Chico double room for four nights:
- Quiet Season (May 1st to Sep 30th): from USD $2,850
- Mid-Season (October & April): from USD $4,826
- High Season (Nov 1st to Dec 20th & Jan 2nd to Mar 31st): from USD $5,840
- Holiday Season (21st Dec to 1st Jan): from USD $10,020 (six nights)
Room Options
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.
All rooms 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).
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