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Overview

Patagonia National Park

Patagonia, Chile

About Explora Patagonia National Park

Created by Douglas and Kristine Tompkins, Patagonia National Park is an authentic hidden gem that exudes an intimate, peaceful and remote atmosphere. Here, nature flourishes in its most vibrant and thriving form, captivating visitors with pristine landscapes and extraordinary wildlife.

Located in the heart of Chile’s Carretera Austral, in a barely explored sector with majestic mountains, Chile’s fastest-flowing rivers and lakes with unique colors and clarity, the variety and number of explorations is practically unlimited.

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Included in Your Stay

Explora lodges offer an all-inclusive experience, allowing you to immerse yourself deeply in the territory without any distractions

Accommodation
All Explorations
All Meals and Beverages
Entrance Fees to the National Parks
Spa Facilities
Round-trip Airport Transfers

Explorations

Embark on over 30 guided Explorations, all included in your stay, and discover Patagonia like never before. Whether you’re hiking to lagoons hidden in the mountains, e-biking among guanacos, kayaking on crystal-clear rivers mountains, or taking a helicopter ride over an ice field, our Explorations are tailored for all ages and experience levels.

Led by bilingual expert guides, you’ll explore six unique zones within and beyond the park. With small groups (maximum of eight), you’ll experience Patagonia’s wild beauty in its most remote and pristine form.

Lodge

Nestled in a prime location, Explora Lodge offers an intimate and private retreat in the heart of Patagonia. Warm, friendly and noble materials invite you to contemplate the environment and go out to discover the National Park.

Recently named a 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award winner and World’s Leading Lodge 2024 by the World Travel Awards, the lodge is part of a self-sustainable project, thoughtfully built using locally sourced stone, recycled wood, and copper roofs, blending seamlessly with the natural landscape while minimizing environmental impact.

Cuisine

At Explora, gastronomy becomes an opportunity to discover the territory through its ingredients, flavors and culinary traditions. Our gastronomical offering emphasizes fresh local products, highlighting the gaucho legacy.

Our restaurant, located in the main lodge, offers buffet lunches and daily specials, while at night we present a special menu starring grilled meats and vegetables. Additionally, we have a special children’s menu for our younger guests.

Cuisine

At Explora, gastronomy becomes an opportunity to discover the territory through its ingredients, flavors and culinary traditions. Our gastronomical offering emphasizes fresh local products, highlighting the gaucho legacy.

Our restaurant, located in the main lodge, offers buffet lunches and daily specials, while at night we present a special menu starring grilled meats and vegetables. Additionally, we have a special children’s menu for our younger guests.

In this conservation-focused destination, each exploration highlights the grandeur of Patagonia’s wildlife. Guanacos, the playful and photogenic camelids roam freely throughout the park, filling every corner with life.

Though they pose no threat, pumas silently patrol the park, and if you’re fortunate, you might spot one. Patagonia is also home to rare species like the huemul and ñandu, some of which are endangered but have found refuge in this protected wilderness.

Wild Encounters

In this conservation-focused destination, each exploration highlights the grandeur of Patagonia’s wildlife. Guanacos, the playful and photogenic camelids roam freely throughout the park, filling every corner with life.

Though they pose no threat, pumas silently patrol the park, and if you’re fortunate, you might spot one. Patagonia is also home to rare species like the huemul and ñandu, some of which are endangered but have found refuge in this protected wilderness.

Conservation

Doug and Kristine Tompkins chose this part of Patagonia for their rewilding efforts, focusing on restoring natural ecosystems. The project has successfully brought back species like the huemul, condor, and ñandu, while promoting forest regeneration and waterway protection. This ambitious effort has turned Patagonia National Park into a thriving sanctuary for wildlife and a pristine landscape to preserve.

Conservation

Doug and Kristine Tompkins chose this part of Patagonia for their rewilding efforts, focusing on restoring natural ecosystems. The project has successfully brought back species like the huemul, condor, and ñandu, while promoting forest regeneration and waterway protection. This ambitious effort has turned Patagonia National Park into a thriving sanctuary for wildlife and a pristine landscape to preserve.

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Why Explora

As the World’s Leading Expeditions Company, we craft in-depth explorations to create immersive experiences in some of the world’s most remote and stunning destinations using our award-winning lodges as bases from which to go deeper into each territory.

Territory Expertise

Our long-established presence in remote South America has shaped our knowledge on the territory, on exploration, and on conservation.

Crafted Explorations

We craft one-of-a-kind explorations so you can experience genuine immersion into the remote, from start to finish.

Network of Destinations

We are strategically located across South America’s destinations to foster deep connections with the region’s cultures and natural wonders.

Patagonia National Park Lodge

Located in a privileged site, the Explora lodge offers you an intimate and private atmosphere in this sector of Patagonia.

Conservation Engagement

Vast territories like Patagonia tend to be dotted with private enclosures and estates. These large portions of land are often simultaneously the most productive and economically attractive, while also offering some of the best potential for biodiversity conservation. Their safeguarding is therefore critical, as they cradle highly dynamic –and fragile– ecosystems.

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Reviews

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Relax66302582658April 2024
USA
A very special place: This was the first of three 'lodge' stops in our 3 week Patagonia visit. It was the perfect place to start. And it was the perfect Explora Lodge to start with. The remoteness of the lodge and park were perfect for us- we never saw other hikers or paddlers during our excursions-- only the handful of others staying at the lodge (12 rooms total) during the 5 days there. The 6 hour drive to get there from the airport went by quickly with the beautiful scenery we passed through. The food was really incredible, and as a vegetarian they made some amazing meals for me. The guides were very special in the care they took to ensure the excursions were a good fit and with the knowledge they had of flora and fauna and with the legacy of the national park. And we saw ALOT of flora and fauna. A shout out to Nico- who was a great guide and now considered a friend. We loved this northern part of patagonia- very different from Torres del Paine- but just as remarkable. A very special lodge & park and we are so glad to have visited and seen a bit of the place Doug and Kris Tompkins created with so much passion and love.
OrrvilleRedRiderFeb 2024
Ohio, USA
Outstanding in every way My wife and I spent 4 nights at Explora en Parque Nacional Patagonia in early February, 2024. I highly recommend the property. A little history is helpful in understanding this property. The late Douglas Tompkins and his wife, Christine, upon purchasing Estancia Valle Chacabuco back in 2004, built the Lodge at Valle Chacabuco – a small lodging, but available to outside guests. I in fact planned a trip here back in 2016 or so, but couldn’t pull it off. Fast forward, and Christine Tompkins donated the Estancia and other Tompkins-acquired properties in the vicinity to the Chilean government which, when combined with properties already held by Chile, becomes the Chilean Patagonia National Park. And Explora gets involved. More buildings are constructed, leveraging off of the lodge that the Thompkins built. So, as far as guests of Explora are concerned, there are three relevant buildings – a lodge, with restaurant, bar, and a guest living room, and two buildings with 5 rooms each, about a 5 minute walk away. But, with only 10 rooms, this is an intimate property (contrast to Torres del Paine, which has 51). Our room, which was in the building constructed by the Tompkins, was large, with a desk, a seating area, a separate dressing and closet area, and then a bathroom with two sinks, a shower, toilet, and soaking tub. It was well lit, with lots of windows, and delightful. From the emergency placard on the door of our room, it appeared to be a combination of two rooms in the Tompkins-built lodge. The dining room in the lodge had an expanse of windows with views off into the countryside. Helpfully, a group of 15 or so guanacos seemed to like to congregate near the lodge, providing a glimpse of local fauna. The food was excellent – maybe a bit more fruit options at breakfast might have been nice – and the service good. The drinks prepared by the bartenders were terrific. The excursions offered by Explora from this lodge are extensive. We chose all-day hiking excursions on each of our three days, and ended up going out with just a guide and no other guests (it pays to pick the longer hikes). Each of the hikes was different, highlighting a different part of the park. The views here are exceptional – this park contrasts nicely with Torres del Paine and El Chalten, and is a worthwhile visit to see a different part of southern Patagonia. All three guides we had were excellent (as is normal for Explora). Perhaps the most exceptional part of Explora here is that, essentially, guests at Explora PNP have a private national park. There are no other lodgings anywhere close to this part of the park, and the only other options are somewhere around 30-40 campsites. That’s it. So, we only saw 3-4 other hikers over 18 hours of hiking in the park. In fact, on one hike, Explora had access to a closed campground (shame on CONAF for not doing the work to open it), so that an entire hiking area was really only available to guests to Explora. Management of the property was top notch. Kareen Hoffenberg, the Guest Experience Manager, was present and available to the guests, and made an appearance at each dinner to inquire about our well-being. Well done.
Eric WFeb 2024
USA
When we finally figured out the staff to guest ratio how could we not feel pampered. Daily hikes with knowledgeable guides were like a safari. The kitchen staff was outstanding from breads and pastries, to wood fired grill. End the day on high count sheets.

FAQs

ABOUT EXPLORA IN PATAGONIA NATIONAL PARK

  • Considering the vast territory in which our lodge is situated, we recommend a minimum of five nights to have an exploration experience that allows you to deeply discover Patagonia National Park. However, we are confident that when you discover its wonders, you may want to extend your stay. Six nights is a great alternative to fully explore and enjoy the stunning landscapes.

  • At the time of booking you must select a room with either a king size bed or two double beds. Being in the lodge, if you require, you may change your bed, subject to availability.

  • No, they only have heating

  • Explora provides one transfer per day* from the airport to our lodge, a journey of approximately 5 hours along the stunning Carretera Austral, with much of the route being on unpaved roads.

    If your arrival time does not coincide with our transfers, we recommend staying one night in Coyhaique

    To read more information here.

  • No. At Explora tips are voluntary. If you wish to leave one, you can do so at reception at the end of your stay. It will be divided among all those who contributed to make your trip a unique experience. We suggest you leave USD$100 per day, per room.

  • Our coordinates are:

    47° 7’1.88″S – 72°29’6.57″O

  • Considering the vast territory in which our lodge is situated, we recommend a minimum of five nights to have an exploration experience that allows you to deeply discover Patagonia National Park. However, we are confident that when you discover its wonders, you may want to extend your stay. Six nights is a great alternative to fully explore and enjoy the stunning landscapes.

  • At the time of booking you must select a room with either a king size bed or two double beds. Being in the lodge, if you require, you may change your bed, subject to availability.

  • No, they only have heating

  • Explora provides one transfer per day* from the airport to our lodge, a journey of approximately 5 hours along the stunning Carretera Austral, with much of the route being on unpaved roads.

    If your arrival time does not coincide with our transfers, we recommend staying one night in Coyhaique

    To read more information here.

  • No. At Explora tips are voluntary. If you wish to leave one, you can do so at reception at the end of your stay. It will be divided among all those who contributed to make your trip a unique experience. We suggest you leave USD$100 per day, per room.

  • Our coordinates are:

    47° 7’1.88″S – 72°29’6.57″O

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