Explora Torres del Paine Patagonia

Wow! Wow! Wow! This lodge is truly the best of the best. One truly has to stay there just for the experience. Everything from the service, to the food, to the rooms, to the views, to the spa, to the hikes, to the guides to the staff and beyond was exceptional. There were ten of us traveling together and we all had our different needs and Nicolas and his team came through for us, they went above and beyond to help us get the most out of our stay. I would encourage anyone who is traveling to Patagonia, Chile to stay at Explora Lodge, it the best experience you will ever have in your life.

Loved it! Great excursion choices for different levels of fitness. Excellent guides. Great meals. It's expensive, but what a memory, staying right there surrounded by such beautiful terrain. At this price, there should be a gym, and the pool/hot tub/spa should stay open later. Still, we would love to go back someday.

Explora in Torres del Paine was absolutely brilliant! Location, food , staff, trips for every level were simply amazing! There plenty of different experiences to choose from and every guide was truly knowledgeable. Thanks for such an amazing experience!

I had a wonderful stay at Explora and thoroughly enjoyed the experience overall. The food was excellent, with gourmet dinners and fantastic breakfast spreads, and the views of the Paine Massif and the Horns were absolutely stunning. The excursions offered were well-curated and a highlight of the trip. However, there were a couple of areas where my experience could have been better. Room Ventilation: The central heating system in the rooms made them quite warm at night. While opening the windows helped, it also let in daylight, which can be disruptive if you prefer to sleep early, like I do. Mount Británico Hike: This was the most disappointing part of my stay. The guides maintained a very fast pace, which felt rushed and didn’t allow me to enjoy the stunning scenery or take photos at the many beautiful viewpoints along the trail. As an avid hiker, I usually maintain a good pace, but I prefer to hike at a speed that allows me to truly appreciate the journey, not just the destination. The guides seemed intent on returning by 5 PM to catch Explora’s private catamaran, which created unnecessary pressure. Ironically, we ended up returning at 7 PM because I couldn’t keep up with the pace. If the guides had planned for a later return, I could have completed the hike to Mount Británico and enjoyed it without feeling rushed. For a trip to Patagonia, which is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, this was a significant disappointment. I hope Explora can revisit the scheduling and pacing of their excursions to better accommodate guests with different hiking styles and ensure a more enjoyable experience for everyone. Overall, Explora is a fantastic place to stay, and I hope my feedback helps improve future visits for other guests.

The Explora experience is probably the best outdoor/hospitality experience we’ve had. Guides expertise is outstanding and every trek/hike is very well prepared, from begging to end. In-house, the gastronomic offer is very good, 10 out of 10. Guides, in-house staff, drivers, gauchos (at the horse stables), etc, are passionate on sharing with you the love of nature and the thrill to explore the park. … location wise, perfect!