Born from an impulse, Explora emerged with a fervent desire to uncover and comprehend the marvels hidden within the world's remotest territories. Over the course of three decades, they ascended to the pinnacle of exploration, establishing themselves as world-class pioneers. Embracing the inherent compromise of the knowledge they possess, they recognized their responsibility to conserve the territories they traverse.
Today, they firmly grasp this responsibility, taking it upon themselves with resolve and dedication.
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History
A group of friends who were enthusiastic about unconventional travel and adventure gave life to Explora. The idea behind the company was to offer journeys in remote areas of South America that were different because of the experience they provided and their intense interaction with nature and local culture. 1993 First came the launch of Explora Patagonia, in the extreme south of America, the center of operations for our explorations in Patagonia, and the only hotel situated in the heart of the Torres del Paine National Park, a world biodiversity reserve.
Purpose
Purpose:
To explore remote territories as a journey to conservation.
Their journey has always had a purpose: to drive conservation through in-depth exploration, building experiential awareness of the magnificence and fragility of these unique territories, and therefore of the urgency behind their protection. The region gifts them with knowledge, and knowledge leads them to even more places and their discoveries. Igniting an endless cycle of deeper connections, deeper knowledge, deeper conservation. Deeper exploration. The key is to go deeper. Always.
Values:
Their commitment is to both the remote landscapes they explore, as well as to the explorers that join them on their journey to conservation.
Five core principles align the Explora team throughout their locations, representing their commitment to both the landscapes they explore, as well as to the explorers that join them on their journey.
-Care for the Journey
-Close attention for travelers
-Pursuit of excellence
-Conservation for the future
-Passion for exploration
Why Explora?
Explore and conserve the rare natural wonders in the heart of South America while staying at the territory’s most awarded lodges. Explore to go deeper into places, into the unknown, into the remote, into nature, into mysteries, into yourself.
Crafted Explorations:
They craft one-of-a-kind explorations, ensuring travelers experience genuine immersion into the remote, from start to finish. With 30 years of experience, they have amassed the expertise to guide visitors through each territory's most exceptional exploration possibilities, guaranteeing that their travel experiences are nothing short of extraordinary. Everything is included throughout the entire journey.
Territory Expertise:
Explore remote territories with our expert guides, trained to the highest standards at the exclusive Explora school. With our extensive experience in South America, we ensure exceptional exploration while preserving precious treasures.
Their Lodges:
Explora's luxury is defined by the immersive exploration of remote locations devoid of extravagance. Each lodge serves as a sanctuary for rejuvenation amidst nature, offering a cozy retreat after adventures. Local ingredients enrich our cuisine, complemented by amenities such as massages, jacuzzis, and pools, ensuring a fulfilling experience every day.
Conservation Engagement:
They are deeply committed to conserving the marvels they explore daily: unparalleled local nature, astounding culture, and rich heritage. Conservation-driven initiatives—such as their lodge architecture, among other conscious processes they adopt—are vital pieces of this greater picture.
Their most far-reaching initiative to date is the Explora Natural Reserves: acres and acres of Patagonian land under their conservation care. They take pride in being active in the quest to perpetuate the world’s rarest, most inestimable natural riches.
Network of Destinations:
Located in remote South America's most prized destinations, they interconnect them in a dynamic network, facilitating deeper exploration and discovery.
With lodges strategically positioned throughout the continent, travelers have the flexibility to blend multiple destinations into a single journey, creating a uniquely diverse and expansive exploration experience.
Their Lodges
They discover, reveal, and connect places of unsurpassed beauty to offer a complete in-depth exploration journey throughout their lodges and Travesias.
* Patagonia National Park
* Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
* Atacama
* Easter Island
* Atacama & Uyuni
* El Chalten
* Torres del Paine
Their Commitment
Understanding their destinations so deeply also means loving them, which inevitably awakens the need to protect them. For almost three decades, they have traveled the most remote corners of the South American continent, exploring and constantly learning from what these vast territories can teach them. But they felt that this was no longer enough and decided to go further.
They are committed to being an active force in the protection of the environment, in the fight against climate change, in the care of the people and communities that accompany them in each of the territories where they are. They do this through three pillars for action: environmental, social and economic.
Environmental
Their environmental pillar focuses on sustainable operations and territory conservation. They've established an environmental management system, set ambitious goals for sustainability, and initiated a journey towards carbon neutrality. They've partnered with The Nature Conservancy to address conservation challenges globally, emphasizing collaboration and innovative financing models.
Their commitment extends to travelers, employees, and local communities in the territories they operate. They provide exceptional service and in-depth exploration experiences for travelers while preserving remote territories. Through a Social Management System, they assess and manage their impact on employees and communities. They offer ongoing training and support for employees' professional development and collaborate with local organizations to promote education, environmental conservation, and cultural preservation.
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