Chile : Tours : Explora, the Art of Traveling - Patagonia

Situated in the heart of the Patagonia, 400 km (250 miles) from the Chilean city of Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine National Park boasts an area of more than 240,000 hectares (576,000 acres). It takes shape around the impressive Paine mountain chain and because of its proximity to the sea the park enjoys a temperate climate and plenty of sunny days year round. It is considered one of the most beautiful national parks in the world due to the strange yet unique mountain formations, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, and flora and fauna. The Torres del Paine (Towers of Paine) is a distinguishable feature within the park; an odd and monumental mountain formation that stands 3,000 m (9,840 feet) high. Another is the Cuernos del Paine (Horns of Paine) that reach an altitude of over 2,000 m (6,560 feet). And appearing in the middle of this indomitable and marvelous wilderness is the Explora Hotel Salto Chico. The hotel maintains a philosophy that fosters a new way to travel, gaining more understanding of the world and of ourselves. It is about the unforgettable experience of exploring the natural and cultural environment of the most remote corners of South America. Explora believes that the best way to discover something new about nature, the world, and of ourselves is to simply enjoy the beauty first hand. Count on the experience necessary to organize explorations with a spirit of adventure as well as safety. Explora hotels also possess a certain sophistication that allows you to delight in life’s pleasures. We invite you to become an Explorer among the kind of nature that moves you.

The itinerary is based on the requests of those that contract the excursions. For this reason, Explora Patagonia has designed 2 types of programs:

• 4 nights 5 days.
• 8 nights 9 days.

There are programs for 4 and 8 nights throughout the year in Explora Patagonia. With the purpose of being able to count on time and plenty of available space, we recommend the program of 8 nights. The starting dates of these programs are variable; therefore, we request that you ask about them at the time of reservation.

Included Excursions

Hike to the Grey Glacier
Length: One day. Picnic.
Itinerary: Depart from Salto Chico. By boat: Pehoe Lake, Pehoe Refuge. On foot: Pehoe Refuge, Lookout point over Grey Glacier in the Southern Ice Fields, Refuge in Grey. Return.
Attractions: Views of the Grey Glacier and of the Grand Paine Massif. Icebergs. Trail through rivers, streams, and forests with lookout points.
Note: The journey by boat always depends on weather conditions.
Level: Difficult.

Hike through Las Cornisas
Length: Half day. Trail snacks.
Itinerary: On foot: Depart from Salto Chico, Southeast mountains, Los Condores Lookout Point, Cornisas, Alto CONAF Lookout Point, La Feria Gorge. Return.
Attractions: You can see herds of guanacos along the trail in the wintertime and during the journey you will marvel at the views of the southeastern section of the Park, including Pehoe Lake, Nordenskjöld Lake, Cuernos del Paine, French Valley, and various other lakes. We will pass by condor settlements and cornices until we reach the high lookout point and then descend La Feria Gorge, among the small lagoons and forests.
Level: Medium.

Horseback ride to the Donoso lookout point
Length: One day. Picnic.
Itinerary: Depart from Salto Chico. By vehicle: Corrales (Administrative Headquarters).
On horseback: Grey River Bridge, Esmeralda Pampas, Los Choros Lagoon, approach Donoso Hill.
Attractions: We will pass by flower-filled meadows. Narrow trails through forests, lagoons, and grasslands. Visit Donoso Hill in one of the least explored areas of the park, pure wilderness.
Level: Medium.

The Program Includes

• Round trip transfer from Punta Arenas airport and Explora (Departure from Punta Arenas airport between 1:00 pm hours and 5:00 pm, in accordance with Santiago flights arrivals. Departure from Explora between 07.00 and 08.00 am). The transfer itinerary can be changed without any prior notice
• Accommodations
• Full board. 4 daily meals according to the menu, that include wine, drinks and soft drinks
• 05 Daily Explorations of your choice in Torres del Paine National Park from a total of 17 to choose from, in groups no bigger than 10 people, bilingual guide provided
• Transportation by van, motor boat, horseback and picnic lunches
• Price per person, in American dollars
• Prices do not include taxes or tips
• Prices and programs can be changed without any prior notice
• Children under the age of 2 that share the room with their parents will be free of charge

Notes

• Consult value for extra bed (in according room type) for children up to 12 years.
• Consult by special rate (in according room type) for persons from 13 to 18 years.
• Rooms have an adequate climatization system that make air conditioning unnecessary. No television set or cable in room.

Rates

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Notes

• We require a 30% deposit of the total amount of the reservation once confirmed and balance must be paid off 60 days before checking into the hotel.
• Any changes made to a confirmed reservation are subject to the hotel's availability and will be accepted no less than 30-days before the passenger's arrival.

Cancellation Policy

Once a reservation has been confirmed and you decide to cancel services, the following charges apply:

• 60 to 30 days before the arrival to the hotel US$200 per room.
• 29 to 10 days before arrival, 30% of the total amount of the reservation.
• 09 to 0 days before arrival, 100% of the total amount of the reservation.