DISCOVER AN AWARD-WINNING COLLECTION OF LODGES AND EXPEDITIONS IN ICONIC DESTINATIONS
Since our founding in 1993, we at Explora have worked to bring the landscapes, wildlife and cultures of South America within reach of anyone with a passion to explore. Our award-winning collection of lodges positions you deep within places synonymous with nature at its most epic, from Torres del Paine to the Sacred Valley and beyond, while our unrivaled footprint means we can connect far-flung destinations as no one else can, laying the wonders of an entire continent at your feet.
More than the essential luxuries and outstanding dining they deliver, Explora’s lodges provide everything you need to go beneath the surface at each and every destination. Explorations led by our own expertly trained guides let you not only hike or cycle the landscape but read its history; not only spot rare wildlife but understand its role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem; not only horseback ride, but do so alongside resident gauchos who welcome you into a vital, living culture. The result is an experience both deep and broad, and a way of travel that leaves you transformed.
With a pioneering approach refined through experience, we continue to break new ground. In Patagonia, we expand even further this year with the opening of two new lodges: one in a historic, stunning corner of El Calafate and the other within our own Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserve. We have also taken our first steps beyond South America to venture deeper into the northern hemisphere with an immersive expedition in Iceland.
Wherever we go, protecting these pristine environments is part of Explora’s DNA. Working alongside local communities, our dedicated conservation experts develop innovative solutions in the regions where we operate, and our commitment to responsible travel informs every adventure we lead.
No matter the journey you desire, we invite you to join us in experiencing a different kind of exploration — one that cherishes our world’s wild places and sparks a desire to leave them far better than we found them.
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Incomparable
Destinations
in the World’s Wildest Places
At Explora, everything we do begins with an epic story of place. Since our founding more than three decades ago, our experts have zeroed in on rare destinations that express the extraordinary breadth of South America and beyond, allowing us to deliver a uniquely immersive form of Exploration — the kind that can only be shaped by those who call this continent home. Born in and of these lands, we know and continuously study each dynamic valley, coastline and plateau, choosing unspoiled destinations and routes that are nothing short of spectacular, while honoring all that is in need of our protection.
Lodges That Deliver the Luxury of the Essential
Our award-winning lodges are thoughtfully designed to reveal the landscapes that surround them, immersing you in the luxury of the essential while connecting you to the beauty, scale and cultural richness of South America. Whether you choose to settle into one destination or connect multiple regions, every Explora stay opens the door to an epic story of place — with striking architecture, seamless comfort and transfers as well as every expert-led Exploration, exceptional meal and glass of wine included.
Expeditions and Travesías for Next-Level Adventure
For those who dream of going even further into the world’s most pristine and boundless frontiers, we created small-group Expeditions and a bespoke Travesía. Featuring ideally timed departures, our Expeditions are intimate point-to-point journeys for a maximum of eight people, taking you far off the tourist trails in South America and beyond — often on routes pioneered by our experts — to discover places where humans rarely set foot. On our exclusive Travesía, venture across the Bolivian salt flats on a journey that combines three intimate Explora-owned mountain lodges. Both are fully customizable for private groups.
Conservation in Action as a Way of Life
At Explora, conservation is not simply an initiative, but rather a way of being. As a Certified B Corporation backed by decades of responsible exploration, our work — including our numerous conservation projects — is guided by a deep commitment to protect and restore the landscapes and cultures that welcome us. These include Explora’s Puritama Conservation Reserve in the Atacama Desert and our Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserve, protected sanctuaries that ensure these special places endure for generations to come.
RIDING BENEATH GLOWING PEAKS IN TORRES DEL PAINE
DISCOVER THE AWARDWINNING DIFFERENCE
The Best-Connected Network in South America
Explora’s network represents the largest collection of strategically positioned lodges, Expeditions and Conservation Reserves in South America, spanning nine iconic territories and representing an unmatched local presence no other travel company can claim. More than an expression of our local expertise, this robust network allows us to deliver seamless, artfully crafted journeys that connect you to unique cultures and one unforgettable landscape after another.
An Intentional Approach to Exploring Wild Places
Every Explora lodge and adventure is born from a profound reverence for what is pristine, authentic and meaningful. We choose rare and astonishing destinations beyond the typical tourist routes that remain untouched and in need of our protection. Our mission to authentically connect you with the soul of a place shapes our presence on the continent we call home and across the Northern Hemisphere, including destinations such as Iceland, where we now offer a one-of-a-kind Expedition.
Guided Explorations That Take You Deeper
Our Explorations are designed to reveal what lies just beyond our lodges: classic, bespoke adventures and experiences for all fitness levels, led by expert guides trained in our own School of Guides. In addition, our Signature Explorations offer exclusive Exploraonly adventures featuring everything from biking and boat navigation to helicopter journeys, all designed to take you further off the beaten path. Most Explorations are included, with a select few available at an additional cost.
Celebrated by Travelers, Year After Year
Explora is honored to be consistently recognized for our groundbreaking approach to exploration in distant places, with distinctions that include Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards for multiple Explora lodges — including Patagonia National Park, El Chaltén and the Sacred Valley — as well as the title of the 2025 World’s Leading Expedition Company, an award we’ve been privileged to receive for seven consecutive years.
HIKING THE CORDILLERA DE LA SAL, ATACAMA
EXPLORA SACRED MOUNTAINS EXPEDITION
EXPLORA VALLE SAGRADO
EXPLORA UYUNI
EXPLORA ATACAMA
EXPLORA RAPA NUI
EXPLORA PATAGONIA NATIONAL PARK
EXPLORA TORRES DEL PAINE CONSERVATION RESERVE
EXPLORA TORRES DEL PAINE
EXPLORA TIERRA DEL FUEGO EXPEDITION
EXPLORA ICELAND EXPEDITION
EXPLORA EL CHALTÉN EXPLORA EL CALAFATE
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OUR CURATED DESTINATIONS
From Patagonia to the Pacific and the Andes to the Amazon, Explora connects travelers to South America’s most breathtaking places through a curated collection of immersive, all-inclusive lodges. Each destination is thoughtfully positioned for deeper exploration and seamlessly connected to create unique multi-destination adventures, anchored by the largest lodge network in Patagonia.
The Explora Lodge Collection
EXPLORA TORRES DEL PAINE
Lakefront 50-room perch in Torres Del Paine National Park
NEW! EXPLORA TORRES DEL PAINE CONSERVATION RESERVE
Intimate 10-room refuge exclusively located in our own Reserve
EXPLORA PATAGONIA NATIONAL PARK
Storied 13-room lodge inside Patagonia National Park
EXPLORA EL CHALTÉN
Secluded 20-room retreat at the foot of the shimmering Eléctrico Valley
NEW! EXPLORA EL CALAFATE
On an expansive estancia with 20 rooms, near the Southern Patagonian Ice Field
EXPLORA VALLE SAGRADO
Tranquil Andean estate with 50 modern rooms in the lush Sacred Valley
EXPLORA RAPA NUI
On the magical outskirts of Easter Island’s Hanga Roa with 30 ocean-view rooms
EXPLORA ATACAMA
A 50-room lodge straddling San Pedro de Atacama and our Puritama Conservation Reserve
TRAVESÍA ATACAMA TO UYUNI
A private, expertly curated journey spanning three Explora mountain lodges and the Bolivian Altiplano
EXPLORA TORRES DEL PAINE
PATAGONIA, CHILE
A Breathtaking Lodge in Torres Del Paine
National Park
On the shores of Lake Pehoé, Explora’s 50-room lodge (44 rooms and six suites) offers an unrivaled location — and a luxuriously inclusive stay — in the heart of Chilean Patagonia’s most iconic national park. Open year-round, our awardwinning lodge boasts commanding views of the park’s famed Cuernos and an impressive architectural design, meticulously integrated into the natural landscape. Experience it from comfortable rooms that frame these views like a painting, a spa with a heated pool and open-air hot tubs, and a dining room wrapped in panoramic windows and serving locally inspired cuisine.
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Pair Explora Torres del Paine with Explora Atacama or Explora Rapa Nui for five nights or more and enjoy 25% preferred savings on one destination.
See terms on back cover.
AT THE FOOT OF THE PAINE MASSIF
EXPLORATIONS
HIKE TO GLACIERS
Cruise across Lake Pehoé to hike directly from the Paine Grande to reach the edge of the Southern Ice Field and glaciers that include the dramatic Grey Glacier.
From iconic treks to rare horseback rides, these favorite adventures are among our 40-plus guided Explorations on offer in Torres del Paine.
SEARCH FOR PUMAS
Seek out the elusive puma on this immersive Signature Exploration, available at an additional cost and guided by wildlife experts through key puma habitats within Torres Del Paine.
HORSEBACK RIDE WITH GAUCHOS
Visit Explora’s own 14,800-acre Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserves for a gaucholed horseback ride, followed by an asado barbecue at the Reserve quincho.
TREK TO THE BASE OF THE TOWERS
Embark on a challenging mountain hike through one of the most iconic sections of the W Circuit, ascending the trail to the base of Torres del Paine.
CORDILLERA PAINE ROOM
PUMA IN TORRES DEL PAINE
THE REWARD OF A HIKE TO LAKE NORDENSKJÖLD
Artist Rendering
EXPLORA TORRES DEL PAINE CONSERVATION RESERVE
PATAGONIA, CHILE
A New Lodge in Our Very Own Wildlife Sanctuary
Opening in late 2026, our 10-room Patagonia lodge sits within a UNESCOdesignated biosphere reserve and the crown jewel of Explora’s fully protected wilderness sanctuaries: the 14,800-acre Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserve. Like its own national park, the Reserve is home to biodiverse ecosystems now thriving with reemerging wildlife — including the puma — and landscapes resplendent with rolling pampas and waterfalls. Open from October to April, our intimate, all-inclusive lodge offers comfortable access to it all, with cozy rooms, a sauna and outdoor jacuzzi, rare views of the neighboring park and one-of-a-kind Explorations rooted in real-time conservation.
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Pair Explora Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve with Explora Torres del Paine for five nights or more and enjoy 10% preferred savings on one destination. See terms on back cover.
EXPLORATIONS
ADVENTURE BY HORSEBACK
Embark on unforgettable horseback riding journeys with our resident gauchos, choosing from gentle rides to full-day expeditions across wild pampas, rivers and breathtaking ridges.
Discover this untamed corner of Patagonia with Explorations led by Explora’s expert guides and designed by our own park rangers and conservation experts.
HIKE IN A VIBRANT WILDERNESS
Discover lenga and ñirre forests, the Las Chinas waterfall and the rarely visited Sierra Baguales mountain range, one of Chile’s most significant fossil areas.
EXPERIENCE REAL GAUCHO CULTURE
Join the true masters of this land for a host of authentic experiences, including sharing mate and stories over an asado barbecue feast, prepared at the Reserve’s own quincho.
EXPLORE THE NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy full access to our nearby lodge within Torres Del National Park and more than 40 expertly guided Explorations, including iconic W-Circuit and French Valley hikes.
MODERN ROOM WITH RESERVE VIEWS
GAUCHOS SHARING TRADITION
RIDING AT LAGUNA NEGRA
EXPLORA PATAGONIA NATIONAL PARK
PATAGONIA, CHILE
A Historic Residence in a Visionary National Park
In December 2018, conservationists Kristine and Douglas Tompkins pioneered the creation of the 750,000-acre Patagonia National Park. Today, this biodiverse park on the legendary Carretera Austral in the Chacabuco Valley boasts rushing rivers, wide-open steppes and wildlife, including the endangered huemul deer. Named the 2025 World’s Leading Lodge by the World Travel Awards, Explora’s 13-room haven (eight rooms and five suites) is the only accommodation within its boundaries. Open from September to April, all-inclusive stays here reveal modern, sustainable Chilean design, a spa and outdoor hot tubs, and a front yard known for its prime wildlife viewing.
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Pair Explora Patagonia National Park with Explora Torres del Paine for five nights or more and enjoy 10% preferred savings on one destination.
Savings do not apply to private air transfers between lodges. See terms on back cover.
A HISTORIC LODGE DURING PATAGONIA’S GOLDEN HOUR
EXPLORATIONS
HIKE A VAST NETWORK OF TRAILS
Discover ecosystems defined by ñirre forests, high passes and vast steppe regions offering safari-like wildlife with ñandúes, huemules and even pumas.
These top adventures are among the 30-plus Explorations for you to choose from in Patagonia National Park, all led by our expert guides.
FLY FISH ON THE BAKER RIVER
Anglers won’t want to miss this Signature Exploration on one of Chile’s most famous rivers, known for its glacier waters teeming with wild brown and rainbow trout.
KAYAK RIVER RAPIDS
Explore the Cochrane River, passing through its many beautiful corridors, including the coigüe forests and riverbanks flanked by pampas and the Patagonian steppe.
E-BIKE THE CHACABUCO VALLEY
Choose from numerous rides across a variety of terrain — including trails that ascend the slopes of the valley — traverse Nothofagus and lenga forests, and visit a rancher’s post.
KAYAKING THE COCHRANE RIVER DINING WITH VIEWS OF PATAGONIAN VALLEYS
E-BIKING THROUGH THE PARK
EXPLORA EL CHALTÉN
PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA
A Patagonian River at Your Doorstep
Amid the hills and valleys of the private Los Huemules Conservation Reserve, find Explora’s 20-room hideaway (17 rooms and three suites) on the Eléctrico River. An Explora conservation partner, Los Huemules is the starting point for definitive Argentine Patagonia Explorations: river packrafting, glacier trekking, bird and wildlife spotting, and hiking over any terrain. Explora El Chaltén, open September to April, puts them all at your feet. Voted Argentina’s Leading Lodge 2025 at the World Travel Awards, our all-inclusive lodge highlights fire-cooked Argentinian cuisine, relaxation at the spa and sauna, and a canvas of lush greenery with views to the distant, dazzling Marconi Glacier.
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When you stay at Explora El Chaltén and at least one other Patagonian lodge for five nights or more, enjoy 25% preferred savings on one destination.
See terms on back cover.
EXPLORATIONS
HIKE THE FOLDED RIDGE
Set out with your guide along Loma del Pliegue Tumbado, down valleys and up rises with postcard-perfect views of the Los Tres Lagoon and the Las Vueltas River valley.
Dive into these favorite adventures in the surrounding Los Huemules Reserve, among the 30-plus expertly guided Explorations that await you in El Chaltén.
RAFT THE RÍO DE LAS VUELTAS
With your guide leading the way, spot bird species along the shore or soaring overhead, and stunning views awaiting you around every bend in the river (available at an additional cost).
SUMMIT CERRO MADSEN
Rising just under 6,000 feet, gently graded Cerro Madsen is an ideal first summit in Patagonia — and a wonderful way to take in the vastness of the landscape.
ACCESS THE HUEMULES CONSERVATION RESERVE
Follow a track to the Azul Lagoon, where Mount Fitz Roy looms in the distance, then reach a ridge with views of Cagliero Glacier.
ON THE ROAD TO MOUNT FITZ ROY
SHARING STORIES AT THE LODGE BAR
HIKING THE VALLE DEL GRANITO TRAIL
EXPLORA EL CALAFATE
PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA
A Brand-New Haven in an Ice-Carved Landscape
In El Calafate, history stretches in every direction: the flat steppe sanded down by centuries of glaciation, paleolithic art carves, dinosaur fossils unearthed or still awaiting discovery. Opening in late 2026, our new 20-room lodge within a real Patagonian estancia is the ultimate launching point to explore it all. Backdropped by the looming slope of Cerro Fraile, there’s an inspiring harmony to its sustainable modular design, undulating along the steppe. Your all-inclusive experience includes unforgettable Explorations, traditional open-fire cooking, and inspiring rooms and gathering spaces that dissolve the barrier between outside and in.
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When you stay at Explora El Calafate and at least one other Patagonian lodge for five nights or more, enjoy 10% preferred savings on one destination.
See terms on back cover.
WITH VIEWS OF THE PERITO MORENO GLACIER AND THE ANDES
Artist Rendering
EXPLORATIONS
RIDE WITH A GAUCHO
Walk from the lodge to the nearby stables, where you saddle up and join local gauchos for a ride across the steppe, then share an unforgettable feast together at a traditional quincho.
Dive into the wonders of El Calafate’s entire ecosystem with 30 guided Explorations, including these unrivaled adventures.
EXPLORE THE PERITO MORENO GLACIER
Join an expert guide on the ultimate route far from the crowds, deepening your appreciation of this spectacular landmark and geological phenomenon.
TOUR BY UTV
Discover remote Patagonian valleys near our lodge on a rugged 4x4 ride, exploring mountain tracks, rocky slopes and open steppe terrain far off the beaten path.
HIKE THE BRAZO SUR
Embark on a full-day hike to the wild Brazo Sur, following trails through forests, climbing viewpoints over Lago Frias and encountering three glaciers: Cuadrado, Frias and Dickson.
PANORAMIC VISTAS AT BRAZO SUR
LOOKING OUT AT PERITO MORENO GLACIER
RIDING AT ESTANCIA CHORRILLO MALO
NESTLED IN THE
EXPLORA VALLE SAGRADO
THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS, PERU
Deep in the Heart of the Incan Empire
A jewel in the Explora crown, Valle Sagrado is a hacienda-inspired hideaway far removed from the tourist hustle and bustle. Its 50 rooms (44 rooms and 6 suites) offer soft beds and panoramic views alongside architecture that mixes soaring lines with traditional tile roofs and timbered verandas. Between resting and exploring, visit our spa and sauna, housed in a 17th-century colonial manor, and dine from a menu that brings an artful, modern twist to centuries of Andean cuisine. Among our most awarded properties, and open year-round, Valle Sagrado is every bit as remarkable as the destination where it resides.
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Pair Explora Valle Sagrado with Explora Atacama for five nights or more and enjoy 25% preferred savings on one of your lodge stays. See terms on back cover.
SACRED VALLEY
EXPLORATIONS
EXPLORE THE SALT MINES
Visit the salt terraces of Moray, one of the most visually striking places in all of Peru, as well as the colonial town of Maras and its nearby mines.
Experience the Sacred Valley and its many dimensions with nearly 50 in-depth Explorations, including must-do ascents and cultural experiences.
ASCEND MACHU PICCHU
Explore the ancient Inca citadel in the clouds, taking in the famed Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana Stone, Sun Gate and more (available at an additional cost).
EXPERIENCE INCAN CULTURE
Step inside the local villages and communities of the Sacred Valley, such as Chinchero, the region’s birthplace for textile craftsmanship and a hub for local trade.
DISCOVER YANAHUARA
Trace glacial streams through a gorge and an ancient forest teeming with biodiversity, then search for native hummingbirds at a private reserve.
HIKING
RECHARGING AT THE SPA AFTER EXPLORING
EXPLORA RAPA NUI
EASTER ISLAND, CHILE
A Window to the World’s Most Enigmatic Island
A 2025 Condé Nast Reader’s Choice for one of the top lodges in South America, Explora’s 30-room Rapa Nui lodge (26 rooms and four suites) offers the best all-inclusive experience on the island. Welcoming visitors year-round, it is ideally situated near prominent hiking trails and archaeological sites. Its rounded, loosely clustered structures were designed to evoke the lines of the moai that stand sentinel over the island. A lodge every bit as singular as its namesake destination, Explora Rapa Nui reveals Easter Island not as a place of secrets and mystery, but rather a place where landscape and culture converge in unforgettable ways.
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When you stay at both Explora Torres del Paine and Explora Atacama or Explora Rapa Nui for five nights or more, enjoy 25% preferred savings on one destination.
See terms on back cover.
A RETREAT ON TIMELESS RAPA NUI
EXPLORATIONS
KAYAK IN THE BIRDMAN’S WAKE
Paddle along the coastline from Hanga Piko toward the original finish line of a daring ocean challenge where competitors once vied to be crowned the island’s new leader.
Choose from 35 Explorations that take you far beyond the typical moai tourist trail, including snorkeling and diving.
HIKE THE MOAI TRAIL
Learn about the island’s distinctive icons on this guided hike from Pui Hill, through plains and ancient moai transportation routes, to Rano Raraku, where the moai were quarried.
CYCLE TO TAHAI
Bike to Ahu Akivi, where the island’s most famous moai face the ocean. Continue to an ancient Rapa Nui village, ending at Tahae, a ceremonial site on the west coast.
DIVE THE ISLAND’S PRISTINE WATERS
In addition to included snorkeling, enjoy scuba diving (for an additional cost) with options for both certified and novice divers, who can also earn their PADI certification.
BIKING AT ANAKENA BEACH
EXPLORING TONGARIKI
PACIFIC OCEAN VIEWS FROM EXPLORA RAPA NUI
EXPLORA ATACAMA
THE ATACAMA DESERT, CHILE
Where the Story of a Living Desert Begins
The famously otherworldly Atacama Desert is known for its volcanoes, sand dunes and lunar-like valleys that roll up to the edge of dark skies filled with dazzling stars. Straddling it all, Explora’s lodge at Atacama offers something rare: elevated, award-winning accommodations just two blocks from the historic town of San Pedro de Atacama and yet contained entirely within this luminous desert. All-inclusive and open year-round, its 50 hacienda-style rooms (46 rooms and four suites) and sweeping modernmeets-adobe architecture span a 42-acre estate with native gardens, quiet paths, a spa and multiple pools framed by tall grasses.
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Pair Explora Atacama with Explora Rapa Nui, Explora Torres del Paine — or both — for five nights or more and enjoy up to 25% preferred savings on one destination.
See terms on back cover.
IN THE HEART OF THE ATACAMA OASIS
EXPLORATIONS
EXPLORE THE PURITAMA CONSERVATION RESERVE
Enter Explora’s own 17,300-acre reserve, hiking through a desert oasis and following a stream through a lush canyon to arrive at naturally occurring hot springs.
Discover the Atacama Desert with 50 Explorations, from hiking, horseback riding and cycling to e-bike adventures and unique high-altitude volcano ascents.
HIKE OR BIKE THE DESERT
Set off on our Huayra hike through the aptly named Mars Valley for a mind-blowing, photogenic trek or cycle to an archaeological site known for its dramatic red cliffs.
HORSEBACK RIDE IN ATACAMA
Depart our lodge stable on a variety of horseback rides through Atacama’s many desertscapes, experiencing its salt and gypsum formations, rivers and sand dunes.
SEE THE STARS
Join the astronomy experts at our onsite Observatory for guided star tours in one the world’s best places to view the Milky Way, constellations like the Southern Cross and more.
SOAKING IN PURITAMA’S HOT SPRINGS STARGAZING AT OUR PRIVATE OBSERVATORY
HORSEBACK RIDING AT CORDILLERA DE LA SAL
TRAVESÍA ATACAMA TO UYUNI
CHILE AND BOLIVIA
An Exclusive Journey Across the Bolivian Altiplano
The shimmering Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world, is the star of our exclusive Travesía, a privately guided, lodge-to-lodge adventure that connects otherworldly landscapes with stays at our three intimate mountain lodges in Bolivia: Explora Ramaditas Mountain Lodge, Explora Chituca Mountain Lodge and Explora Jirira Lodge. Developed by an award-winning architect, these minimalist accommodations offer four to six rooms and an innovative modular design constructed to leave no impact.
Travesía Atacama to Uyuni offers a rare, all-inclusive opportunity to transit this extraordinary high-altitude route in surprising comfort, traveling in our own 4×4 vehicles designed for the terrain during your preferred season, be it the shimmering wet season or the dry season with its endless, geometric landscapes. Traverse over 300 miles of the Altiplano’s most awe-inspiring — and off-grid — landscapes, including Laguna Colorada with its pink flamingos, towering Irruputuncu volcano and the staggering Uyuni Salt Flat.
INTRODUCING PRIVATE STAYS AT EXPLORA JIRIRA
Enjoy a standalone private stay at Explora Jirira — positioned along the northern edge of the famous Salar de Uyuni — with ample time to explore nearby villages, birdwatch across shimmering wetlands and roam the region’s pre-Columbian archaeological sites.
ABOVE THE SALAR DE UYUNI AT EXPLORA JIRIRA
EXPLORATIONS
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD’S BIGGEST SALT FLAT
Hike among giant cacti on K’ajchi Island, cycle across stretches of brilliant white crust and sit back for stargazing in one of the best night-sky destinations in the world.
CUSTOMIZED ITINERARIES
From birdwatching to stargazing, your Explorations in the Altiplano and Uyuni Salt Flats show there’s more to this region than you ever thought possible.
ASCEND THE TUNUPA VOLCANO
Trek across the multicolored slopes, terraced fields and important archaeological sites of this sacred dormant volcano, which rises to an impressive 17,400 feet of elevation.
SEARCH FOR RARE BIRDS
Venture to high-altitude lagoons to see a trio of flamingos, including the pale-pink James flamingo — among the 80 species of birds found in these high-Andean salt flats.
DISCOVER ANCESTRAL COMMUNITIES
Visit the small, isolated villages that border the salt flat, following the Tajamari River to the farming area of Guajala, the Andrea ranching village of Caquena and a school in Chiltaico.
Ranging from six to 11nights, every Travesía Atacama to Uyuni itinerary is custom-created by our experts to align with your ideal dates, interests, pace and skill level.
A FLAMINGO AT LAGUNA COLORADA RELAXING IN THE EXPLORA JIRIRA LOUNGE
ENDLESS HORIZONS ON THE UYUNI SALT FLAT
EXPLORING ICELAND’S HIDDEN FALLS
JOURNEY TO THE EDGES OF THE PLANET ON AN EXPLORA EXPEDITION
Intimate adventures designed for just eight guests, our small-group Expeditions are made for those who crave an even deeper connection with wild places, taking you where no one else has been, far off the grid and closer to the beating heart of nature. Led by our own experienced team of Explora guides over set dates, each is designed to reveal an entirely different dimension of exploration, the kind that can only be experienced when like-minded travelers evolve into a close-knit group of explorers on a shared journey — discovering jaw-dropping landscapes, new perspectives and truly transformative travel that stays with you long after the journey ends.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Unlike our lodge stays, our small-group Expeditions follow guided itineraries in undiscovered territories and feature:
• Maximum of eight travelers per group
• Expert Explora guides who join you for the entire trip
• New routes pioneered by Explora
• Daily Explorations that are part of the journey
• Accommodations ranging from historic estancias to Explora’s own lodges
• All adventures, meals, lodging and transfers included
Customize Your Own Private Expedition
Whether for a far-flung group, milestone celebration or simply craving time together somewhere truly extraordinary, our experts can customize any of our Expeditions to create a special itinerary — and special moments along the way — for just you and your own private group of family and friends over dates that suit you. With exclusive guiding, seamless logistics and every detail handled in advance, a private Expedition gives you the freedom to focus on what matters most: sharing a once-in-a-lifetime journey with the people you care about.
For more information, contact expeditions@explora.com.
SACRED MOUNTAINS, PERU
TIERRA DEL FUEGO, CHILE
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, ICELAND
REMOTE EXPEDITIONS FROM SOUTH AMERICA TO ICELAND
ICELAND EXPEDITION
Venturing Across the Untouched Highlands
8 DAYS | 2026 EXPEDITIONS: JUL 8, JUL 20, AUG 21, SEP 1, SEP 14
Join our first adventure to the Land of Fire and Ice on an intimate eight-day Expedition deep into Iceland’s uninhabited Southern Highlands. Led by an experienced team, discover rarely experienced routes, stunning regions that include the verdant Thorsmork River Valley and multi-colored Landmannalaugar, and a multitude of wonders from craggy volcanic peaks and breathtaking glaciers to thundering waterfalls and ice-blue lagoons. This journey offers something for all fitness levels, including options for those wanting more active Explorations, as well as stays in countryside lodges and iconic Reykjavik hotels.
SACRED MOUNTAINS EXPEDITION
The Unknown Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
9 DAYS | 2026 EXPEDITIONS: JUN 23, JUL 4, JUL 28, AUG 8
Embark on a richly storied and rarely experienced journey on this nine-day Expedition, canvassing the Vilcabamba mountain range and the Sacred Valley of the Incas before an awe-inspiring finale in one of the Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu. Push your limits on this challenging adventure featuring ascents in a mountainous region, led every step of the way by Explora’s expert guides and experienced mountain team. Balance active days with complimentary recovery massages and restful accommodations that include luxury mobile tented camps, Las Qolqas Hotel and Explora’s award-winning Valle Sagrado lodge.
TIERRA DEL FUEGO EXPEDITION
A Journey to the End of the World
7 DAYS | 2026 EXPEDITIONS: OCT 24, DEC 5, DEC 22, DEC 29
Discover the Patagonian forests, vast Pampas grasslands and frozen marvels of the extreme southern wonderland named Tierra Del Fuego by explorer Ferdinand Magellan. Explore the fjord glaciers of the Darwin Range, private nature reserves, high-elevation lagoons and Andean mountain peaks while experiencing unpopulated territories, astounding wildlife — including a King Penguin colony — and a rich history of exploration found only at the end of the world. Joined by Explora’s expert guides, this exclusive journey for all fitness levels reveals invigorating days followed by comfortable stays in historic, family-owned cabins.
This brochure is printed on 100% recycled paper with low‑impact inks. To further balance its footprint, Explora has funded the planting of 1,500 native trees in Pampa Corral, near Urubamba in the Sacred Valley in Peru, helping to restore and rewild the vital South American ecosystems we explore.
