Explora: Luxury Lodges for the Modern Explorer
In a world of checklist travel and curated feed moments, there exists a brand that understands luxury through place, not just comfort. Explora is that rare travel partner: a network of award-winning lodges and expeditions rooted in remote landscapes across South America, where deep engagement with nature, culture, and rhythm becomes the true measure of a journey.
At Rare Aura, our philosophy aligns: luxury is measured not by what you see upon arrival, but by what stays with you long after you return.
A Philosophy of Exploration and Connection
Explora was born from an impulse to go beyond the conventional. Its founders were driven by a desire to uncover territories few travelers see firsthand, to go deep into landscapes that define a region’s soul and to meet cultures in motion. That spirit remains central. Explora’s lodges and experiences are not about observing the wild from a distance, they’re designed for an immersive connection with it.
Today, Explora manages a collection of lodges and travel programs in countries like Chile, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, and southern Patagonia, each acting as a secluded base for in-depth discovery.
Luxury Rooted in Place: The Explora Experience
At Explora, luxury takes on a different language - one spoken in quiet mornings beside vast lagoons, evenings around regional cuisine, and days spent on journeys that feel singularly yours. Here’s what sets Explora apart:
Thoughtfully Designed, All-Inclusive Lodges
Explora lodges are more than accommodations, they are gateways to landscapes most travelers only dream of. Each lodge reflects its surrounding environment, with architecture and service meant to enhance rather than distract from the terrain. Guests enjoy inclusive stays that cover meals, beverages, transfers, and daily guided explorations led by local experts.
Tailored “Explorations” in the Wild
Every lodge crafts a program of Explorations, excursions that range from guided hikes through ancient valleys and horseback riding across plains to glacier treks and indigenous experiences. These are not tours in the traditional sense; they are carefully curated journeys that reveal the heart of each destination.
In Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park, for instance, guests can choose from more than 40 expertly guided experiences that immerse you in the region’s lakes, mountains, forests, and wildlife all framed by UNESCO-designated natural wonders.
Conservation and Cultural Respect at the Core
Explora is committed to sustainable, conservation-forward travel. It maintains conservation reserves and partners with local guides trained through its own schools, ensuring that travel supports ecosystems and communities rather than overwhelms them.
How Rare Aura Elevates the Explora Experience
Explora’s philosophy of deep connection complements beautifully with Rare Aura’s approach: we help you arrive not just at a place, but into a moment. When booking Explora through Rare Aura, you benefit from bespoke itinerary planning, seamless transfers between lodges, insider tips on selecting the right explorations for your interests and pace, and curated touches that elevate every detail, from private guides to custom meals in the wild.
Beyond the Road Less Traveled — Into the Heart of It
In a world where luxury often feels like a photo background, Explora reminds us that the most profound journeys don’t just look remarkable: they feel transformative. They are the kind that leave an imprint.
Ready to explore deeper? Let Rare Aura design your next expedition, a journey crafted around place, curiosity, and wholehearted discovery.
Contact us to begin your Explora experience.
