explora Patagonia - All Inclusive

I backpacked through Chile 8 years ago, and one of the highlights was trekking the W in Torres Del Paine. It was a tough 4 days, but the views along the way was breath-taking. This time around I decided to share my wonderful journey with my wife. Much has changed in the past 8 years. There was a fire that wiped out most of the trees around lago Puehoye, and lago Grey, and now you need to reserve months ahead of time for a place in the refugios. I didn't know about the latter part so the only last minute solution was to book a hotel room at the Explora. We had no idea what to expect, buy oh my were our expectation exceeded! From the very minute you arrive you know you are in good hands. The GM greeted us at the door and helped us find a guide to plan our excursions. We wanted to trek on Grey Glacier, with is a service offered by another company, but Explora helped us book the boats and arranged the transportation. Another great aspect of staying at the Explora is the wonderful people (not your average backpackers) you will meet. The activities they arrange really brings everyone together and at the end of your stay you will feel so at home and made so many friends that you don't want to leave. I'm defiantly not taking my children here, they make it way too easy. My kids will have to do it the hard way so they can truly appreciate the wonder that is Torres Del Paine.