Patagonia for the Holidays
Every year around August and September the requests roll in, “I want to visit Patagonia over the holidays”, and it breaks our heart to say that the hotels have been sold out for months. We don’t want to break hearts, which is why we’ve pre-paid for five rooms and scheduled the guides over peak holiday…
Explora’s Newest Lodge in Chile’s Newest Park
Chile’s newest national park is a stunning nature preserve, consisting of diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, and rich culture. There’s nowhere on earth that’s quite like Patagonia National Park ! Although Patagonia National Park has only recently been formed this region has been an important corridor for wildlife and indigenous peoples for millenia, and people from…
Where are you going for the holidays?
Well, it is finally happening: the days are getting shorter, the temperature is dropping, and Halloween decorations have made their debut in stores. Fall is here! While we love crisp mornings and the leaves changing colors, Fall’s arrival is especially exciting because it means you can start daydreaming about your holiday travel plans! The holiday…
Top 3 Tips for Planning the Perfect Multi-Generational Family Trip
A multi-generational family trip is a wonderful way to bring loved ones together and make meaningful memories. Each trip is special – so why don’t more people plan them? The truth is that multi-generational trips can take a little extra planning, which is intimidating for some people. The extra planning is worth the rewards! Before…
Welcome to the Family: Explora Lodge El Chalten In Patagonia
Southern Explorations is excited to announce a new magnificent lodging option near El Chalten for Patagonian explorers at Explora Lodge El Chalten In Patagonia . Nestled in the breathtaking mountains in the heart of Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park , Explora El Chalten is conveniently located near the trailheads of some of Argentina’s most legendary…
Isn’t This Supposed to Be Your Year?
Don’t look now, but a good portion of the year is somehow already in the rearview mirror. So what now? Wasn’t this the year you were going to find more time for yourself? Wasn’t this the year you were going to break the routine whenever you could? The year you were going to try to…
Can You Imagine the Holidays in Patagonia?
We did. And we can make it happen for you this year. Cap off 2019 right. Relax, get some peace of mind and leave all the details to us this holiday season. From December 22, 2019 to January 3, 2020 we’re going to be exploring Patagonia on one of the more spectacular trips we could…
The First People in Patagonia
We love being able to show you things you’ve never seen before by taking you to the underappreciated spots or trekking into the underexplored regions of South America and Central America, inspiring a feeling of discovery. We live for the chance to have our guests experience something only a few lucky travelers have ever experienced…
Leaving a Legacy at Torres del Paine National Park
As part of our continuing commitment to sustainability, we provide support to leading organizations dedicated to the conservation of the ecosystems in which we operate. Last year, we introduced you to our partners at the Torres del Paine Legacy Fund, an organization whose mission is to ensure a sustainable future for Torres del Paine National…
Eric’s Trip
Exploring Off-The-Beaten Path in Patagonia We hope you’ve been following along on our social media channels as our Sales and Operations Manager Eric deep-dives into Patagonia on his mission to find additional opportunities to explore off-the-beaten path at Torres del Paine in Patagonia. At home, Eric and the team will wade through his notes, photos,…
Follow Eric!
Have you ever wondered how we craft our trips? Have you ever wanted to see for yourself what goes into mapping out and creating a quintessential Southern Explorations itinerary, complete with the thoughtful and creative touches our team is known for? If you have, then you’re in luck! We are now pulling back the curtain…
The History & Future of the Torres del Paine Trail
It’s the eighth world wonder. One of the most legendary treks on the planet. National Geographic’s fifth most beautiful place in the world; Torres del Paine’s famous W and O circuits, trekked by visitors from around the globe daily. And yet, these renowned trails weren’t created by trail designers or experts. None of it was…
