explora travel company

explora the art of travel

explora explora has proposed to the world a new concept in travel

explora explora brings together architecture and communication, design and art, local culture and globalization, travel and experience, gastronomy and free time.

explora Chile is remote and safe but at the same time primitive and natural.

explora A country at the end of southamerica, where there is so much to do and so much space to move around and create.

explora EN ATACAMA a journey for the soul

the place

Located 1,500 miles north of Santiago,

San Pedro de Atacama is placed at 2,443

meters (8,015 feet) above sea level.

Built on the Ayllú (neighborhood) de

Larache in San Pedro de Atacama, the

hotel develops along a main building and

three patios.

Rooms are lined up with corridors

opening to a patio. Corridors meet in the

main building, crossed by two ample

passages: the Pasaje de la Luz an

the Pasaje del Agua.

a fascinating experience explora EN ATACAMA · · ·

explora EN ATACAMA

getting there

Take an international flight to

Santiago, Chile.

Followed by a 2 1/2 hour flight from SCL

to Calama.

Finally, explora will transport guests, via

an hour van ride to explora en Atacama .

an everyday adventure · · · explora EN ATACAMA

getting there

Take an international flight to

Santiago, Chile.

Followed by a 2 1/2 hour flight from SCL

to Calama.

Finally, explora will transport guests, via

an hour van ride to explora en Atacama .

an everyday adventure · · explora EN ATACAMA ·

explora rooms

50 luxury rooms of 33 m2 (335 square

feet), with jacuzzi and sitting area.

Each room has marvelous wood and tile

accents, fabulous linens, custom designed

furnishings and spectacular views.

details and pleasures of life · · explora EN ATACAMA the rooms the hotel

explora EN ATACAMA

programs

There are programs available all year

round at explora en Atacama . The

minimum length of stay is 3 nights.

To facilitate generous time and space

available to enjoy this unforgettable

experience, explora suggests a stay of

8 nights.

adventure 365 days a year · · explora EN ATACAMA

the explorations Everyday you can choose from 8 to 10 different options specifically selected according to the weather, the guest desires and the duration and level of difficulty. Walking, horseback riding, in a van or by bicycle and accompanied by guides, you can explore with emotion the nature or the history of Atacama. a dialogue with nature · · explora EN ATACAMA

explora EN ATACAMA

what ´s included?

Transfer between Calama Airport and

explora en Atacama.

Accommodation.

Full board. 3 meals per day. Bar.

Daily explorations through Atacama ´s

Natural environment and to the sites of

pre-columbian, colonial and contemporary

cultures offered according to occasion.

Groups no larger than 10, with bilingual

guides, equipment, horses, vehicles

and food.

explora EN ATACAMA · · · · ·

explora IN PATAGONIA at the end of the world

the place

Located in the heart of Patagonia, 250

miles north of Punta Arenas, Torres del

Paine National Park encompasses

242.242 hectares surrounded by the

impressive Paine mountain range.

explora ´s Hotel Salto Chico can be found

on the shore of Lago Pehoé, facing a

panoramic view of Macizo del Paine.

Conceived as a base for explorations, this

place features every amenity for guests to

relax, and the necessary equipment to

head out and explore Patagonia.

a mythical experience · · explora EN PATAGONIA

explora EN PATAGONIA

getting there

Take an international flight to Santiago,

Chile (SCL) followed by a 4 hour flight

from SCL to Punta Arenas (PUQ)

Once in PUQ, an explora representative

will meet guests and take them to

explora ´s transfer van.

The van ride is approximately 2 hrs, 30

min. on paved road from Punta Arenas to

Puerto Natales, where we stop for a quick

snack, followed by 2 hrs, 30 min on a

dirt road from Puerto Natales to explora

en Patagonia.

· · explora EN PATAGONIA breathtaking natural settings ·

getting there

Take an international flight to Santiago,

Chile (SCL) followed by a 4 hour flight

from SCL to Punta Arenas (PUQ)

Once in PUQ, an explora representative

will meet guests and take them to

explora ´s transfer van.

The van ride is approximately 2 hrs, 30

min. on paved road from Punta Arenas to

Puerto Natales, where we stop for a quick

snack, followed by 2 hrs, 30 min on a

dirt road from Puerto Natales to explora

en Patagonia.

breathtaking natural settings · · · explora EN PATAGONIA

explora rooms

6 Suites Exploradores, 39 m2 (396 sq.ft),

with view of Macizo del Paine.

36 Cordillera Paine rooms, 26 m2

(264 sq.ft), with view of Macizo del Paine.

6 Salto Chico rooms, 26 m2 (264 sq.ft),

with view of Salto Chico waterfall.

the beauty of simplicity · · Suite Exploradores · explora EN PATAGONIA Cordillera Paine

programs

There are programs of 4 and 8 nights

(according to calendar) available all year

round at explora en Patagonia .

To facilitate generous time and space

available to enjoy this unforgettable

experience, explora suggests a stay of

8 nights.

enjoyable year round · · explora EN PATAGONIA

the explorations Everyday you can choose from 8 to 10 different options specifically selected according to the weather, the guest desires and the duration and level of difficulty. Walking, horseback riding, in a van or by bicycle and accompanied by guides, you can explore with emotion the nature or the history of Patagonia. nature ´s wonder unfold · · explora EN PATAGONIA

what ´s included?

Transfer between Punta Arenas Airport

and explora en Patagonia. (Departure from

Punta Arenas between 1 pm and 5 pm,

based on flight arrivals from Santiago.

Accommodations.

Full board. 3 meals per day. Bar.

Daily explorations in the area of Parque

Nacional Torres del Paine, with bilingual

guides, equipment, boats, horses, vehicles

and food (groups no larger than 10

per guide).

· · · · explora EN PATAGONIA

explora EN RAPA NUI to the remote easter island

the place a secret and mysterious destination Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and home to a culture whose origins are still unknown, Easter Island is a place of magnetism and mystery. An agreeable climate year-round allows travelers to walk along its sculptures. Today visitors can share with the descendents of this ancient culture and who preserve their ancestral customs in the face of the advancement of civilization. explora EN RAPA NUI

explora EN RAPA NUI

getting there explora EN RAPA NUI Fly to Santiago via international flight. From Santiago travelers must take a 5-hour flight to Easter Island. Fly to Papette (Tahiti) via international flight. From Tahiti (Papeete) travelers must take a 5-hour flight to Easter Island. explora staff will greet and transfer guest. unfathomable natural beauty · · · · ·

explora EN RAPA NUI

we currently have the beauty of simplicity · · explora EN RAPA NUI Our current lodging on Easter Island is based on two local houses that have been refurnished by explora , called Casas Rapa Nui . They are located close to each other. Each house has two outdoor Jacuzzis and pleasant exterior surroundings. Casas Rapa Nui has a total of 9 rooms with an average size of 27 square meters (290 square feet). Some are slightly larger than others. There is an open kitchen dining area, bar, living area, telephone in all rooms with national and international direct dialing and internet access.

explora EN RAPA NUI

Coming soon… explora ´s new hotel Given our passion for exploring remote territories in South America, we are pleased to announce our new explora en rapa nui -Posada de Mike Rapu- slated to open in late 2007. The hotel will be situated on 9.6 hectares of land, 5.6 km from Hanga Roa, the only town on the island. Posada de Mike Rapu will have 30 guestrooms and the Casa de Baños Hare Vai , with a swimming pool, massage and open-air Jacuzzis. Facing the immense ocean, the hotel will act as the base for exploring this attractive and mysterious island. · · · · explora EN RAPA NUI

january 2008 project fact sheet Location: Te Miro O´One, Easter Island. Total Area: 9.6 hectares (237 acres). Hotel Area: Interior Premises: 2,833 m 2 (30,494 sq.ft). Roofed Exteriors: 1,421 m 2 (15,296 sq.ft). Unroofed Circulation Areas: 1,133 m 2 (12,196 sq.ft). Rooms: 30 rooms, 4 suites and 26 Standard. · · · · explora EN RAPA NUI

explora EN RAPA NUI

· · Programs of 3, 4, 5 or 7 nights Trip season: Year round. Easy to difficult walks that slowly reveal the secrets and beauty of the island. The walks are combined with picnics and explora -style meals on the rocks or the shore of the sea, or in sites with a great deal of magnetism. Guest may dine in town or in Posada de Mike · programs enjoyable year round explora EN RAPA NUI

Each day our guests will be able to choose different explorations, lead by local bilingual guides. Options range from easy to difficult walks that slowly reveal the secrets and beauty of the island. The walks are combined with picnics and explora style meals on the rocks or the shore of the sea, or in sites with a great deal of magnetism. the explorations surprises of the remote explora EN RAPA NUI

explora EN RAPA NUI

what ´s included · · · · Roundtrip transfer between Easter Island airport and Posada de Mike . Lodging in Posada de Mike . All meals and open bar. Daily explorations in groups of max. 8 people, with bilingual guides and equipment. explora EN RAPA NUI

TRAVES Í AS explora

TRAVESIAS explora emphasizes the idea of a “journey”– expanding over longer distances instead of being centered in a fixed area and thereby creating a more intense travel experience. TRAVES ÍAS explora journey to the remote TRAVESIAS explora

TRAVES Í AS explora crossing the andes mountain range

the place a route through colonial times This travesía crosses the Andes mountain range between the Atacama Desert, Chile and Salta, Argentina. Travelers to this region are given the opportunity to experience the beauty of volcanoes and salt flats interwoven between lakes and marshes thought territory that rises higher than 4,000 meters. The trip season is from April to December. TRAVESIAS explora crossing the andes mountain range

TRAVESIAS explora crossing the andes mountain range

getting there The trip can be taken from Argentina (flying from Buenos Aires to Salta) to Chile or viceversa (flying from Santiago to Calama). unfathomable natural beauty TRAVESIAS explora crossing the andes mountain range

lodging the beauty of simplicity During three of the seven nights of the travesía, lodging will take place at explora en Atacama, in the Larache neighborhood of San Pedro. Once the travesía to the Andes begins, first night's lodging is at an explora campsite, with access to a kitchen and dining area. We serve gourmet cuisine, and there are bathrooms with hot and cold water. Lodging in Cachi is for three nights in a reconditioned historic house at the Finca Rancagua. The rooms have a stunning view of the Calchaquies Valley. There is a kitchen, living area, and ample rooms with private bathrooms. · · TRAVESIAS explora crossing the andes mountain range

TRAVESIAS explora crossing the andes mountain range

what ´s included · · · · Transfer between arrival airport (Calama or Salta) and the journey´s destination. 3 nights at explora en Atacama, 1 night at the explora campsite, and 3 nights in the Finca Rancagua house in Cachi. All meals and open bar. Daily explorations in groups of maximum 10 people, with bilingual guides and equipment. TRAVESIAS explora crossing the andes mountain range

TRAVES Í AS explora chilean & bolivian altiplanos and the salar de uyuni

the place extensions of land and mystery This travesía goes from San Pedro de Atacama to the altiplano, were we reach heights of over 3,600 meters (11,800 ft.). Then we head towards the Salar de Uyuni, which is a continuation of the Atacama. It provokes the imagination and provides romantic memories of purity and vastness while offering little hope of survival or a place to set down roots. TRAVESIAS explora chilean & bolivian altiplanos, and the salar de uyuni

TRAVESIAS explora chilean & bolivian altiplanos, and the salar de uyuni

getting there unfathomable natural beauty The trip begins in San Pedro de Atacama and continues to Bolivia at the extreme southwest of the country. Then we continue through the Bolivian altiplano, crossing geothermal fields, lakes and old mines, until reaching the Salar de Uyuni. · · TRAVESIAS explora chilean & bolivian altiplanos, and the salar de uyuni

lodging the beauty of simplicity During four nights of the travesía, lodging will take place at explora en Atacama, in the Larache neighborhood of San Pedro. Once on the second part, in Bolivia, guests will lodge in explora campsites for 5 nights. The campsites have a common living area, a kitchen and dining area where gourmet food is served. All meals have been designed with the excursions and altitude in mind. Bathrooms have showers with hot and cold water. Guests will spend the last night of the journey in the city of Iquique. · · TRAVESIAS explora chilean & bolivian altiplanos, and the salar de uyuni

TRAVESIAS explora chilean & bolivian altiplanos, and the salar de uyuni

what ´s included · · · · Roundtrip transfer between Calama airport and Hotel Larache. 4 nights at explora en Atacama, 5 nights at explora campsites and one night in Iquique. All meals and open bar. Daily explorations in groups of maximum 10 people, with bilingual guides and equipment. TRAVESIAS explora chilean & bolivian altiplanos, and the salar de uyuni

TRAVES Í AS explora traves ía in patagonia

the place at the remote end of South America In Chile, the trip is centered around the Torres del Paine National Park, using the Hotel Salto Chico as a base ( explora en Patagonia); in Argentina the journey focuses on the village El Chaltén, which is located at the foot of the spectacular peaks Torres and Fitz Roy. The trip season is from October to April. TRAVESIAS explora travesia in patagonia

TRAVESIAS explora travesia in patagonia

getting there unfathomable natural beauty The trip can be taken from Argentina (flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate) to Chile, or viceversa (flying from Santiago to Punta Arenas). TRAVESIAS explora travesia in patagonia

lodging the beauty of simplicity In Torres del Paine National Park, lodging is at explora ´s Hotel Salto Chico. Lodging in El Chaltén is at the best hostería available that reflects our philosophy. · · TRAVESIAS explora travesia in patagonia

what ´s included · · · · Transfer between arrival airport (El Calafate or Punta Arenas) and the journey´s destination. 4 nights at explora en Patagonia and 4 nights lodging in El Chaltén. All meals and open bar. Daily explorations in groups of maximum 10 people, with bilingual guides and equipment. TRAVESIAS explora travesia in patagonia