Exclusive Signature Privileges
Included with Vincent Vacations- Full Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner for each guest curated by Don Julio
- Open Bar with Reserve Chilean & Argentine Wines and craft spirits included
- 30+ Guided Daily Explorations (hiking, wildlife safaris, boat excursions, biking)
- Complimentary 1-Hour Massage per room, per stay (Signature Exclusive Amenity)
- Scheduled Roundtrip Transfers from Balmaceda Airport (BXX) or Cochrane
- Open-Air Hydromassage Hot Tubs and wellness spa access with mountain views
- Priority Room Upgrade upon arrival subject to availability
- Early Check-In & Late Checkout privileges subject to availability
An Intimate Sanctuary in Wild Patagonia
Offering extraordinary seclusion with only 13 private rooms and suites, Explora Patagonia National Park is a masterwork of sustainable conservation architecture set deep within the dramatic Chacabuco Valley of Chilean Patagonia. Originally conceived and built by pioneering conservationists Doug and Kristine Tompkins as the jewel of Patagonia National Park, the lodge was crafted entirely from stone quarried directly on-site, reclaimed regional timber, and handcrafted copper roofs—echoing traditional Patagonian estancias and iconic national park lodges.
Located near the colossal Northern Patagonian Ice Field, the lodge looks out upon the sweeping Tamango and Tamanguito mountain ridges, where herds of guanacos graze peacefully outside and Andean condors ride thermal drafts. The park is one of South America's most vital conservation corridors, home to the endangered South Andean huemul deer and one of the highest concentrations of wild pumas on Earth. Small-group daily excursions led by resident naturalists unlock glacial lakes, turquoise rivers, and ancient mountain passes.
Lodge & Park Gallery
Suites & Accommodations
Designed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing comfort, every room features warm radiant underfloor heating, reclaimed native woodwork, slate bathrooms with deep tubs, and unobstructed views of the surrounding hills.
Park Suite
The lodge's flagship master suites featuring panoramic picture windows framing the Tamango and Tamanguito peaks, separate sitting parlor, handcrafted timber furnishings, and en-suite bath with deep soaking tub and heated floors.
Standard Park Room
Warm, intimate haven paneled with reclaimed native Patagonian timber, featuring a plush king bed, artisan desk, radiant heating, and peaceful vistas across the Chacabuco Valley where guanacos graze.
Family Interconnected Suite
Two interconnected rooms providing the ultimate layout for families or small groups of friends traveling together in Patagonia, offering dual en-suite bathrooms and expansive mountain panoramas.
Wood-Fire Gastronomy by Don Julio
Explora's culinary program at Patagonia National Park is designed in exclusive collaboration with restaurateur Pablo Jesús Rivero and chef Guido Tassi of Buenos Aires' iconic Don Julio. The menus celebrate the gaucho tradition of open wood-fire asado combined with organic produce from regional growers like the 4 Estaciones farm.
Explora Restaurant by Don Julio
Masterfully executed open wood-fire grilling featuring prime Patagonian meats, seasonal root vegetables, and artisan breads, paired with boutique Chilean and Argentine reserve vintages.
Puma Bar & Fireside Lounge
Convivial gathering space with a soaring stone fireplace where travelers recount wildlife sightings, consult trail maps, and enjoy handcrafted pisco sours and local craft beers.
Unique Lodge Highlights
🐆 Premier Wildlife Corridor
Encounter wild pumas, endangered South Andean huemul deer, Andean condors, flamingos, and vast herds of guanacos roaming freely across the protected Chacabuco Valley.
♨ Open-Air Hot Tubs & Spa
Soak in heated open-air hydromassage hot tubs while marveling at snowcapped Andean peaks, followed by revitalizing massage treatments with organic botanical oils.
🏖 Tompkins Conservation Legacy
Experience the centerpiece of Doug and Kristine Tompkins' historic 1-million-acre park donation, constructed with sustainable local quarry stones and copper roofs.
⛷ Northern Ice Field Expeditions
Explore pristine glacial lakes, ancient beech forests, and navigate crystal-clear waters on Lake Cochrane just kilometers from the Northern Patagonian Ice Field.