Overview
Explora Torres del Paine
Chile
Go Deeper with Explora
With an unrivaled location in Torres del Paine National Park, our award-winning lodge features stunning lakefront views and a striking design, meticulously integrated into this natural landscape, known for its towering granite peaks, golden grasslands, ancient forests, and glaciers.
A place to pause and connect, immersed in the vastness of southern Patagonia.
Committed to the highest standards for social and environmental performance.
Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best 2025 All Inclusive - South America
Top 500 Hotels in the World 2022
The Top Resorts in the Caribbean, Central and South America: 2024 UK Readers’ Choice Awards
The World’s Leading Expedition Company for six consecutive years.
Nature at Its Purest Scale
Set within a dramatic landscape of granite peaks and sweeping steppes, Explora Torres del Paine provides direct access to the heart of Patagonia’s wild icons. Here, the land is defined by its raw power: the Patagonian wind, the thunder of a calving glacier, and the rush of glacial rivers.
Every trail leads to a new discovery, from serene turquoise lakes and secluded valleys to a panoramic viewpoint of the iconic towers.
This is a land of genuine wilderness, where native wildlife thrives. Guanacos roam freely, condors soar overhead, and elusive pumas move through their territory, offering a rare opportunity to connect with nature on its own terms.
An Unparalleled Location
Much of the beauty of our luxury Torres del Paine lodge lies just outside your door. Set in Chilean Patagonia’s far southern region, our Explora lodge offers an exclusive perch within Torres del Paine National Park.
Imagine views to snowcapped mountains, crystal-clear lagoons and glaciers in every direction, as well as direct access to these awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Accommodations
More Than 30 Explorations
Round-trip Airport Transfers at scheduled times
Spa Facilities
All Meals and Beverages
Entrance Fees to national parks
Inquire for additional services such as massages and private or alternative explorations.
Our common spaces invite pause and reflection, with wideopen views that shift with Patagonia’s light and weather.
Our rooms and suites open to serene views of the Paine Massif and Lake Pehoé, designed for deep rest between explorations.
Explora’s scenic spa in Torres del Paine is the perfect setting to unwind after a day of exploration. Relax in our heated indoor pool, steam sauna, and four open-air hot tubs, all with views of the Paine River.
Enjoy Authentic Cuisine
Regionally inspired dishes and traditions as well as locally sourced ingredients feature prominently on the menu at our atmospheric dining room, with views over Lake Pehoé.
Award-Winning Design
Constructed by renowned Chilean architect José Cruz Ovalle, Explora Torres del Paine is an inspired wilderness lodge designed to connect you to the mysteries of nature. We do this with intention, prioritizing the luxury of the essential so that you may experience the essence of this remote Patagonian location without distraction.
Horseback Riding Stables
Discover Explora’s uniquely bred Patagonian horses at our own stable near the lodge in Torres del Paine. Visit with the horses alongside Gaela Hourcq, resident horse whisperer and famed equine expert, meet with our gauchos for a yerba maté ceremony, and experience gaucho-led Explorations by horseback across streams and vast expanses of the park’s wilderness.
Explore Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve for a Wilderness Experience
Our private, 15,000-acre reserve in Torres del Paine National Park is an expression of our commitment to protect and preserve this magnificent region. Guests staying at Explora Torres del Paine enjoy privileged access to Explora-only Explorations within its Magellan forests, granite hill and glaciers.
Flexible Daily Itineraries with Your Expert Guide
Our explorations are tailored to each traveler’s interests and activity level, offering endless possibilities to discover the park’s most iconic landscapes or venture into its more remote corners.
Classic Explorations provide a meaningful introduction to Torres del Paine’s emblematic sites, while Signature Explorations, designed and operated exclusively by Explora, go beyond the well-known routes to reveal hidden valleys, secluded lakes, and lesser-visited corners of the park. Each evening, travelers meet with their guide to select the next day’s explorations, allowing for a flexible, day-by-day itinerary built entirely around their preferences.
Discover Unique and Authentic Explorations
Defining Exploration in Patagonia
Discover more than 30 expertly guided tours and explorations, included as part of your stay at Explora Torre del Paine. Flexible and customized daily, these full- and half-day adventures and experiences are designed for small groups of no more than eight guests. Imagine mountain hikes, overnight treks and overland explorations across six unique zones, as well as classic routes to iconic sites and remote Explora-only Signature Explorations.
More Than 30 Explorations Led by Explora’s Expert Guides
Grey Lake Base Torres
Classic Explorations
Discover Torres del Paine’s most emblematic landscapes with our Classic Explorations. Designed for travelers of all interests, they reveal the park’s spirit while inspiring a true sense of wonder.
Walk along the shores of Grey Lake, where icebergs lie scattered along the beach, or explore valleys marked by ancient cave paintings, reminders of the earliest human presence in southern Patagonia. For those seeking the park’s most iconic view, ascend to the Base of the Towers and stand before the granite spires reflected its glacial lagoon. Or hike beside Lake Nordenskjöld, where the Paine Massif rises dramatically above turquoise waters.
Aonikenk
Each Classic Exploration is designed to provide an essential perspective on the landscapes that define Patagonia.
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Nordenskjold
Signature Explorations
Designed and operated exclusively by Explora, our Signature Explorations take you far from the familiar trails to experience Patagonia’s raw beauty from a more adventurous perspective.
Ride across the Serrano pampa on horseback with our gauchos, following rivers and lagoons against the backdrop of the massif. Hike the Cornisas cliffs for sweeping views over Lake Pehoé and the Paine River. Venture into the lesser-known Río Zamora valley in our Conservation Reserve, home to native forests, rugged rock formations, and elusive wildlife. In La Pampa, history and wilderness converge, retracing the footsteps of early explorers such as Lady Florence Dixie.
La Pampa Cornizas
Each exploration is immersive, intimate, and a reflection of Explora’s unique access and deep knowledge of this remarkable region.
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Rio Zamora Puntilla del Toro
Additional Information
Getting to Torres del Paine
Reaching Torres del Paine is part of the experience. Daily flights from Santiago connect to Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas in southern Chile, while overland routes provide access from El Calafate in Argentina.
Lodge-to-lodge flights between Explora properties in Patagonia are available, a seamless way to connect across the region through our knowledge and presence in its most iconic landscapes.
Best Time to Travel
Torres del Paine can be explored year-round. Its climate is famously dynamic, with sun, wind, rain, and even snow possible in a single day.
This volatility brings a rich diversity of landscapes ensuring each season reveals a different side of Patagonia.
Contact Information
To book your stay or for additional information, contact us at reserve@explora.com
Our toll-free numbers:
United States
+1 (855) 733-0262
Chile
+56 2 2395 2800
United Kingdom
08000869054
Perú 080071646
Argentina
+54 11 5199 0564
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