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explora PATAGONIA

Highlights: Torres del Paine

Stategically set on the shore of Lake Pehoe, explora’s Hotel Salto Chico was conceived as an exploration base site. The hotel’s simple design showcases the unfathomable beauty of the natural environment. It features refined comfort for total relaxation and the best gear ideally suited for Patagonia.

Day 1 | Arrive at explora Patagonia
Reception at the Punta Arenas airport and transfer to the Explora Paragonia Hotel, located in the Torres del Paine National Park. (D)

Day 2 | explora Patagonia
You can participate voluntarily in a variety of organized day trips. You will find a few of these suggestions below, but there are many more. There are usually 5 different options for each day, which you can select based on the climate, your interests and level of fitness. These excursions are done by van, horseback, bicycle or on foot. You are always accompanied by an expert guide.

EXAMPLE EXCURSIONS:
Morning - Length: Half-day. Depart the hotel by vehicle towards Río Paine, Guardería Lago Grey. By foot: Río Pingo hanging bridge. Lago Grey peninsula. Return. Attractions: Mature lenga forest. View of Glaciar Grey. Icebergs along the beach. Level: Easy.

Afternoon - Length: Half-day. Depart the hotel by foot, ascending to the Mirador de los Cóndores and then descending towards Lago Pehoé. Return. Attractions: Introduction to the park, observe different species of plants and birds. Level: Medium. (B,L,D)

Day 3 | explora Patagonia
EXAMPLE EXCURSIONS:
Length: Full day. Lunch: Traditional lamb and vegetable barbecue. Itinerary: Depart hotel. By vehicle: Cascada Río Paine. Guardería Laguna Amarga ranger station, Laguna Azl, Río de Las Chinas, Quincho explora. Short walks around the area. Attractions: Easy exploration, followed by a festive barbecue. View wildlife such as guanacos, Darwin’s rhea, condors, foxes, ducks, geese, and more. Río Paine Cascades. Level: Easy. (B,L,D)

 

Day 4 | explora Patagonia
EXAMPLE EXCURSIONS:
Length: Half-day. Itinerary: Depart hotel. By vehicle: Guardería Laguna Amarga, Cascada Paine, Laguna Azul, Quincho explora. By horse: Río de las Chinas, Antarctic and deciduous beech forests. Return to Quincho. Attractions: View of the Sierra Baguales, Torres del Paine, Río de las Chinas. NOTE: Ride takes place before or after the barbecue at the Quincho. Level: Easy.

Length: Half-day. Trail snacks. Itinerary: Depart hotel. By vehicle: Guardería Laguna Amarga, Cascada Paine, Laguna Azul. By foot: Shore of Laguna Azul, Mirador Torres del Paine. Attractions: Antarctic and deciduous beech forests, views of the Torres del Paine and Laguna Azul. NOTE: Can be taken before or after the barbecue at the Quincho. Level: Easy. (B,L,D)

Day 5 | Depart explora Patagonia
Morning transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your departure flight. (B)


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Tour Code: CH-01

Departs: SET DEPARTURES (please inquire)

2010 rates
Category SGL
CA$*
DBL
CA$*
SGL
US$
DBL
US$
Salto Chico
- 4 nts
    3,748 2,660
Salto Chico
- 8 nts
    6,760 4,720
Cordillera Paine
- 4 nts
    4,288 2,920
Cordillera Paine
- 8 nts
    7,752 5,232
Suite Exploradores
- 4 nts
    6,224 3,920
Suite Exploradores
- 8 nts
    11,360 7,016

Prices are subject to change until time of booking.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

The hotel has 50 rooms:
- 6 Suites Exploradores (39 m2/ 420 sq.ft) with a view of Macizo del Paine.
- 37 Cordillera Paine rooms (26 m2/ 280 sq.ft) with a view of Macizo del Paine.
- 7 rooms with view to the Salto Chico waterfall (26 m2/ 280 sq.ft).

WHAT'S INCLUDED in this EXPLORA PATAGONIA package

- accommodation at explora Patagonia
- Seat-in-coach transfer Punta Arenas airport / explora Patagonia / Punta Arenas airport
- All meals and beverages
- Bilingual guides
- Daily excursions
- Transportation and meals during excursions

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS EXPLORA PATAGONIA PACKAGE

- Airfare
- Chile Reciprocity Tax
- Gratuities
- Cancellation/medical insurance

DURATION

4 nights / 5 days
8 nights / 9 days

Rates are per person, in US$ and CA$ * The Canadian dollar rates shown above have been calculated at an exchange rate of 1.20 and are subject to change until time of payment.

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