Explora New Lodges 2026

Two New Explora Destinations The Largest Network in Patagonia D e ce mb er 2 026

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Iceland Expedition

About Explora 8 Lodges.

1 Travesía.

3 Expeditions.

Sacred Mountains Expedition

Named the World’s Leading

Sacred Valley

Expedition Company for six consecutive years by the World

Atacama

Travel Awards, Explora offers eight lodges in four countries – Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Bolivia – and

Travesía Atacama & Uyuni

Rapa Nui

(Easter Island)

organizes guided expeditions in remote territories of the Sacred Valley in Peru, Tierra del Fuego in Chile and the Iceland highlands.

Patagonia National Park

Through in-depth exploration, Explora fosters conservation, deepens the understanding of

Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve

unique territories, and inspires a profound commitment to their protection.

The World’s Leading Expedition Company for six consecutive years.

Torres del Paine

El Chaltén El Calafate

Tierra del Fuego Expedition

Committed to the highest standards for social and environmental performance.

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Discover our new Explora El Calafate Lodge — where ice, wind, and memory converge. From our remote lodge in the Chorrillo Malo estancia, surrounded by the silent vastness of the Patagonian steppe, explore the lesser-known wonders of this vast land. With sweeping views of the pampas, the Andes, and a distant glimpse of the Perito Moreno Glacier, each exploration invites deep connection and minimal impact. Here, Patagonia reveals its essential power — vast, timeless, and profoundly moving.

LODGE

Spa: Just steps from our lodge, the spa features:

Designed by the Chilean architect José Cruz Ovalle, recipient of the Chilean National Architecture Award, Explora El Calafate was conceived to blend harmoniously with the vast Patagonian steppe.

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The lodge features 20 rooms, a Patagonian fire area, common living areas, and a dining room, all overlooking Lake Argentino, the surrounding mountains, and the distant Perito Moreno Glacier.

2 Outdoor Hot Tubs 2 Massage rooms 1 Cold plunge 1 Dry sauna Serene space for stretching

Located just 30 km from the town of El Calafate, within the traditional Chorrillo Malo estancia, our lodge combines easy access to the region’s most iconic glacier with the serenity of Patagonia’s untouched landscapes.

Rooms: All rooms feature views of the surrounding mountains, Lake Argentino, and the beginning of the Perito Moreno Glacier on the horizon.

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17 Standard rooms - 35 m² (376 ft²) 3 Suite rooms - 58 m² (624 ft²) Additional beds and cribs are available Family connecting rooms

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ALL INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS

SCHEDULED TRANSFER TIMES

All our programs include accommodations, airport transfers according to pre-established schedules, meals and drinks, and a selection of over 30 explorations designed by Explora and guided by our bilingual guides.

El Calafate Airport, Argentina: Located approximately 1.5 hours of the lodge.

Pick-Up: 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Drop-Off: Departures from our lodge at 10:00 a.m. / Estimated arrival: 11:30 a.m.

Minimum Stay: 3 nights when booked alone, or 2 nights when combined with another Explora lodge in Patagonia.

Check-in: 1:00 p.m. (lunch included).

Check-out: 10:00 a.m. (lunch not included).

El Calafate Hotels, Argentina Pick-Up: 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Drop-Off: 10:00 a.m.

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Explorations Restaurant and open bar Equipment available for travelers: trekking poles and horseback riding gear Spa with hot tubs, cold plunge, dry sauna, and two massage rooms Wi-Fi in common areas Essentials shop Laundry (additional cost)

From Explora El Chaltén Departure: 8:00 a.m.

Arrival: at approximately 12:00 p.m.

From Torres del Paine • Travelers combining their stays at Explora Torres del Paine (National Park or Conservation Reserve) and Explora El Calafate can enjoy a complimentary oneway transfer on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, available from October through April.

• Distance: 402 km (250 miles) - Approximate travel time: 6 hours.

EXCLUSIVE ECHO SOCIETY BENEFIT Enjoy special savings of 20%, available until November 30. explora.com

EXPLORATIONS Our explorations in El Calafate go beyond the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier, revealing the vast landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park and its surroundings. With over 30 explorations—hikes, horseback rides, overlands, and lake navigations— travelers can experience Patagonia’s essence at their own pace, from the steppe to the glacier’s edge.

WHY EXPLORA EL CAL AFATE Exclusive Access to Patagonia’s Hidden Landscapes

Discover Patagonia’s Estancia Heritage

While thousands come to marvel at the Perito Moreno Glacier, Explora El Calafate goes further — offering a deeper, more authentic experience of Patagonia’s vastness and diversity.

Our explorations immerse travelers in Patagonia’s estancia culture — revealing its traditions and gaucho heritage — through experiences designed for deep connection, low impact, and expert guidance.

A Strategic Hub Between Patagonia’s Iconic Destinations

Comfort and Reflection in an Intimate Atmosphere

Ideally located between Torres del Paine and El Chaltén, El Calafate connects Explora’s lodges across Chile and Argentina, for a seamless Patagonian journey.

Over 30 Explorations Beyond the Expected Discover glaciers, steppes, forests, rivers, and archaeological sites through explorations on foot, horseback, by overland vehicle, kayak, or boat — all designed for deep connection.

With just 20 rooms, the lodge offers quiet elegance, thoughtful design, and serene spaces for rest and contemplation after each day of exploration.

Patagonia, Perfectly Connected Explora El Calafate is part of Explora’s Patagonia Network — a collection of lodges that enables a deep and continuous exploration across the region’s most remote landscapes, guided by over 30 years of expertise. explora.com

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Introducing the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve Lodge, an intimate Patagonian sanctuary on the edge of the national park. Beyond the famous peaks and trails, discover a quieter, wilder Patagonia in our private Explora reserve, where wildlife is thriving. This privileged location is your gateway to the park’s most celebrated landmarks and its pristine, rarely visited corners—a place for a more personal, unhurried connection with nature and with time to yourself.

LODGE Designed for intimacy and immersion in Patagonia’s landscapes, the lodge is located two hours from Puerto Natales, on a restored sheep ranch northeast of the National Park, within our private Conservation Reserve.

Overlooking the granite towers of Torres del Paine, the property features 10 rooms, inviting interiors, common areas, dining spaces, and steps away to our Patagonian quincho, stables, and self-guided trails.

From our secluded retreat, discover a unique perspective of Torres del Paine, combining easy access to the park’s most iconic landmarks and its pristine, almost unexplored corners.

Rooms: All with views to the mountains or to the forest • 10 Standard rooms – 25 m² (269 ft²) • 1 King size bed or 2 Twin size bed • Additional bed and cribs are available Spa: Just steps from our lodge, the spa features: • 2 Hot Tubs • 1 Massage room

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ALL INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS

SCHEDULED TRANSFER TIMES

All our programs include accommodations, airport transfers according to pre-established schedules, meals and drinks, and a selection of over 30 explorations designed by Explora and guided by our bilingual guides.

Puerto Natales Airport, Chile: Located approximately 2 hours from the lodge.

Minimum Stay: 3 nights.

Pick-Up: 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Drop-Off: Departures from our lodge at 10:00 a.m. / Estimated arrival: 12:00 p.m.

Check-in: 1:00 p.m. (lunch included).

Check-out: 10:00 a.m. (lunch not included).

Puerto Natales Hotels & Port, Chile Pick-Up: Between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Drop-Off: 10:00 a.m.

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Travelers who combine their stays between Explora El Calafate or Explora El Chaltén, Argentina can make the one-way trip at no additional cost on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays, between October and April.

We also offer a private transfer with an additional cost. It must be booked in advance and confirmed with our reservation team.

The trip between Torres del Paine and El Calafate is 402 km (250 miles) and takes approximately 6 hours.

EXCLUSIVE ECHO SOCIETY BENEFIT Enjoy special savings of 20%, available until November 30. explora.com

EXPLORATIONS Our explorations in Explora Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve invite travelers to discover Patagonia at a slower, more intentional pace. With over 30 explorations—on foot, horseback, by overland vehicle, or through self-guided trails—guests can access both the iconic landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park and the quieter, lesser-known trails of Explora’s private reserve, uncovering the region’s cultural heritage, paleontological sites, and vast steppe.

WHY EXPLORA TORRES DEL PAINE CONSERVATION RESERVE A Remote and Immersive Lodge

A Secluded Sanctuary of Conservation

Located at the heart of our private Conservation Reserve, just outside Torres del Paine National Park, this new lodge offers a distinctly different way to stay in Patagonia, away from the crowds, and surrounded by wild landscapes.

Set within a private reserve managed by Explora, the lodge is surrounded by active conservation initiatives, a living example of how tourism, science, and local collaboration can come together to protect and restore one of the world’s most iconic wilderness areas.

Where Nature, Culture and Conservation Meet With just 10 rooms, stay in an intimate atmosphere surrounded by nature, where native wildlife, gaucho traditions, and endless Patagonian steppe come together.

Explorations Beyond the Expected Go beyond Torres del Paine’s iconic landmarks and uncover its lesser-known corners from the northeast, an expansive, quieter steppe landscape shaped by gaucho traditions and paleontological heritage.

Slow Down in Patagonia With a unique network of self-guided trails, the lodge invites travelers to slow down, feel deeply, and connect with Patagonia in a more personal and meaningful way.

Patagonia, Perfectly Connected Explora Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve is part of Explora’s Patagonia Network — a collection of lodges that enables a deep and continuous exploration across the region’s most remote landscapes, guided by over 30 years of expertise. explora.com

E X P L O R A’ S PATA G O N I A N E T W O R K

One Network. Endless Ways to Explore.

Explora’s Patagonia Network is a connected system of six destinations across Chile and Argentina —including five lodges and one expedition— allowing travelers to experience the region as one continuous territory in an authentic multi-destination journey. Within the same network, travelers can move from destinations such as El Chaltén to Torres del Paine and Patagonia National Park — and extend their journey all the way to Tierra del Fuego through Explora’s exclusive expedition.

Each of our destinations reveal a different side of Patagonia, and are interlinked through thoughtfully designed programs and transfers, making it possible for travelers to move across varied landscapes while enjoying one consistent standard of expertise and comfort.

Explora Torres del Paine, Chile

Explora Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve, Chile

Explora Parque Nacional Patagonia, Chile

Explora El Chaltén, Argentina

Explora El Calafate, Argentina

Why Explora Patagonia Network?

Patagonia’s magnitude and diversity can only be understood when explored in connection. Explora is the only company that allows travelers to connect stays and move freely across the region —not only through its most iconic landmarks, but also into remote, lesser-known, and uncrowded territories —making it possible to experience this world-class destination as it truly is: untamed, expansive, and borderless. Backed by more than 30 years of expertise, year-round access, and itineraries designed for depth rather than speed, this network turns any trip into a seamless Patagonian journey. explora.com

M U LT I D E S T I N AT I O N T R I P S

The Ultimate Way to Explore South America

Explora Atacama, Chile

Explora Valle Sagrado, Peru

Explora Rapa Nui, Chile

Travesía Atacama to Uyuni, Chile & Bolivia

Explora links the continent’s most remote destinations into a single path of exploration.

South America’s untamed landscapes transcend borders, connecting ecosystems, cultures, and countries across one of the world’s most diverse regions. From the world’s driest desert in Atacama to the glacier-carved wilderness of Patagonia, the continent reveals a striking contrast of environments few places on Earth can match.

For travelers seeking true discovery and meaningful connection, Explora offers the most complete and seamless way to experience it, becoming the biggest exploration network in South America.

With eight lodges and more than ten interconnected destinations, travelers can explore South America as one flowing territory —from the Atacama Desert to the Sacred Valley, the Uyuni Salt Flats, Rapa Nui, and the glacier lands of Patagonia— combining them while enjoying curated explorations, exceptional comfort, and privileged access to some of the most remote places on Earth.

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Discover More For more information or to book, contact Explora at reserve@explora.com or +56 2 2395 2800.

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