Explora El Chalten

Upon arrival in El Calafate you will be met and transferred by road to Explora El Chalten.

With unforgettable views and access to locations like Electric Valley and the Marconi Glacier. The Explora lodge in El Chaltén has been strategically built within the Los Huemules Conservation Reserve, our long-standing conservation partners in the region.
Patagonia is not a country nor a place. It is a vast territory shared by Chile and Argentina, whose remarkable geography –shaped by mountains, glaciers, lakes, and rivers– offers countless exploration opportunities.

This afternoon, meet with a guide to discuss your activities for the following day. Dinner and overnight.

Explora Atacama have a set of activities where you can choose from onsite, allowing you to create your own personalised experience deep in the incredible surroundings at El Chalten. Below are suggested options you may like to choose from through-out your stay.

Hiking Explorations - We hike throughout our locations. Walking at your own, committed pace, allows you to immerse in the natural and cultural landscapes we explore, varying in intensity –beginner or advanced– and duration – half day to full day. Locations include electrico valley, the Los Glaciares National Park, and the Diablo lagoon

Overland - These are van-led explorations interrupted by short-duration hikes along the way. The combination allows travelers to access areas of particular beauty and ecological significance. you may drive to the Perito Moreno Glacier, explore the border of the Las Vueltas river and enjoy incredible views of the Andes Mountains.

High Mountain Ascent - We strive to introduce our travelers to truly remote locations – and mountains are one of them. Each one has its own different demands and rewards, yet they all guarantee a revitalizing experience for mind and body alike. You may ascend the Cerro Madsen or the Paso Del Cuadrado to explore incredible perspectives of the greater Patagonia.
Self Guided - The company and knowledge of one of our guides, is available for you to discover unique locations in the areas surrounding our lodge – either on foot or bicycle. For further information approach your exploration team. You may walk through the Laguna Azul surroundings watching for birds and deer tracks or through Laguna Condor.

Climbing - Rock climbing is a form of exploration that can be found throughout the world. At Explora it is seen as a way of truly encountering the territory’s essence, which is why we facilitate it on different levels of experience, following the necessary safety requirements.

Today you will continue the wide array of activities you will undertake in Explora El Chalten.

This morning you will depart Explora El Chalten. you will be transferred to El Calafate where you may make your own arrangements or join pre-arranged connecting services. You can be dropped off at either El Calafate airport or select El Calafate hotels.