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Explora • 5-Star All-Inclusive Expedition Lodge

Explora El Chaltén

Los Huemules Reserve, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentine Patagonia

Exclusive Vincent Vacations VIP Privileges

Complimentary Signature privileges included with your reservation when booked through our certified luxury travel advisors:

  • Complimentary 60-Minute Massage for one guest per room per stay in the spa pavilion
  • All-Inclusive Luxury Gastronomy • All gourmet meals, artisanal snacks & open bar featuring premium Argentine wines
  • Over 30 Guided Explorations • Small-group hiking, glacier trekking & overland van adventures with certified naturalist guides
  • Roundtrip Scheduled Airport Transfers to and from El Calafate (FTE)
  • All Park & Reserve Entrance Fees to Los Glaciares National Park and Los Huemules Reserve
  • Complimentary Room Category Upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability
  • Early Check-In & Late Check-Out privileges, subject to availability

Pioneering Exploration in Southern Patagonia

Nestled within the pristine 14,300-acre Los Huemules Nature Reserve near El Chaltén, Argentina, Explora El Chaltén is the definitive luxury basecamp for exploring the jagged granite spires of Mount Fitz Roy and the Southern Patagonia Ice Field. Surrounded by ancient lenga and ñirre forests on the rushing banks of the Eléctrico River, the lodge seamlessly harmonizes state-of-the-art sustainability with 5-star comfort and warm hospitality.

With only 20 wood-clad rooms and suites framing cinematic views of the Marconi Glacier and the Electric Valley, the lodge guarantees intimate tranquility. Every day, guests choose from more than 30 custom excursions ranging from moderate nature hikes to strenuous glacier ascents, led by Explora's world-renowned certified guide school. Evenings are celebrated with regional farm-to-table cuisine, legendary Argentine Malbecs, and soothing hydrotherapy in open-air hot tubs beneath starlit Patagonian skies.

Explora El Chalten exterior with view to Marconi Glacier
Marconi Glacier & Lodge Setting
Guided exploration hiking to base of Mount Fitz Roy
Guided Fitz Roy Explorations
Standard Room with panoramic window framing Marconi Glacier
Standard Room Glacier View
Explora Suite living room with mountain vistas
Explora Luxury Suite
Explora dining room with floor-to-ceiling wilderness panoramas
Fine Patagonian Gastronomy
Open-air spa outdoor hot tubs amidst Patagonian forest
Forest Hydrotherapy Hot Tubs

Featured Rooms & Suites

Standard Room Glacier View
388 SQ FT / 36 M² • Marconi Glacier & Forest View

Standard Room (Glacier View)

Standard Rooms offer an intimate haven constructed with warm native lenga timber. Large picture windows look out toward the Marconi Glacier and the Electric Valley. Features radiant heated flooring, King or twin beds with fine goose-down duvets, and an en-suite bath with hydro-massage soaking tub.

Key Features: Marconi Glacier View, Hydro-Massage Soaking Bath, Radiant Timber Floors, Safe, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Organic Botanical Toiletries
Explora Suite
645 SQ FT / 60 M² • Electric Valley & Granite Peaks View

Explora Suite

Measuring 645 square feet, the Explora Suite provides an expansive retreat with floor-to-ceiling vistas of the Los Huemules valley and granite peaks. Features a spacious living lounge, plush King bed, walk-in closet, and an open-concept bathroom featuring an oversized hydro-massage bathtub and rainfall shower.

Key Features: Panoramic Mountain & Valley Vistas, Separate Living Parlor, Oversized Hydro-Massage Tub, Rainfall Shower, Bathrobes, Daily Refilled Bar

Culinary Excellence & Libations

Explora Dining Room
Refined Patagonian & Regional Gastronomy

Explora Dining Room

Crafted by renowned Argentine chefs, dining at Explora highlights pure regional ingredients: wood-fired Patagonian lamb, river trout, wild mushrooms, and artisanal cheeses, accompanied by an exceptional list of Argentine reserve wines.

The Explorer Bar
Craft Cocktails, Reserve Malbecs & Fireside Tapas

The Explorer Bar & Lounge

A warm fireside meeting lounge where guests gather before and after daily expeditions to savor artisan craft cocktails, regional craft beers, and rich Argentine Malbecs while planning tomorrow's adventures with guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exclusive VIP amenities do Vincent Vacations guests receive at Explora El Chaltén?

In addition to the comprehensive all-inclusive program (accommodations, gourmet dining, open bar, and all guided excursions), Vincent Vacations guests receive a complimentary 60-minute massage for one guest per stay, priority room category upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), and early check-in/late checkout privileges based upon availability.

What is included in Explora El Chaltén's all-inclusive rate?

Every stay includes luxury lodge accommodations, all gourmet meals and snacks, open bar featuring premium Argentine wines and handcrafted cocktails, over 30 small-group guided explorations (hiking, overland van, and glacial treks in groups of maximum 8 guests), all national park and private reserve entrance fees, and scheduled roundtrip transfers to and from El Calafate.

What types of guided explorations are offered?

Explora offers over 30 unique excursions tailored to all experience and fitness levels. Highlights include challenging high-mountain treks to Laguna de los Tres and the base of Mount Fitz Roy, hikes to Laguna Torre, glacier ice walks, birdwatching in pristine lenga forests, and leisurely valley nature walks.

What wellness and spa amenities are available after a day of hiking?

The lodge features a serene spa complex complete with open-air hydrotherapy hot tubs set amidst the forest with mountain vistas, dry Finnish sauna, steam baths, and treatment rooms offering therapeutic sports and relaxation massages.

How do guests travel to Explora El Chaltén?

Explora provides scheduled transfers between the lodge and El Calafate Airport (FTE) or El Calafate hotels. The scenic drive takes approximately three hours across the iconic Patagonian steppe along the edge of Lake Viedma with breathtaking views of the Fitz Roy massif.