ECOCAMP PATAGONIA

MAIN STRENGTHS, SPECIAL TOUCH

Strengths include: the hotel’s prime location in Torres del Paine, sustainable actions, involvement with the local community and unique all-inclusive programs that connect travelers with nature.

LOCATION

Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia.

KEY SITES/ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA

Key sites: base of the Towers, French Valley, Grey Glacier, Laguna Azul, Pehoé Lake, Cerro Ferrier, Sarmiento Lake, John Gardner Pass and Dickson Lake

Activities: trekking, nature walks, kayaking, wildlife tracking, biking, horseback riding and yoga

FUN FACTS

• Roughly 95% of the energy at EcoCamp comes from solar or hydro sources.
• The hotel has composting toilets, a biofiltration system, raised walkways and is committed to eliminating plastic and single-use materials.
• EcoCamp works with local artisans and created the brand “Man-Kai,” which features locally produced wool and ceramic products.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

The minimum age is 6 years old due to the challenging nature of EcoCamp’s programs. Children from ages 6 to 12 will receive a 50% discount when sharing a dome with their parents.

ACCOMMODATION

Number of suites:
• 4 Superior Domes – 23 square meters in size with a private bathroom and propane heater.
• 13 Standard Domes – 10 square meters in size with shared bathrooms. This dome is intended to offer a “camping experience” and therefore does not have heating or electricity.

Number of Luxury rooms:
• 13 Suite Domes (including one accessible Suite Dome for wheelchair users) – 28 square meters with a low emission stove, propane heater and private bathroom.
• 3 Suite Dome Lofts – Two floors and 37 square meters, built for families or groups of four. It comes with a low emission stove, propane heater and private bathroom.

Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 33 rooms in total (includes: standard, superior, suite and suite dome loft)

RESTAURANTS & BARS

All EcoCamp programs provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as snacks, wine, juice, water and a daily cocktail prepared by our professional mixologist.
• The menu incorporates the flavors of Chile and is made from local ingredients and produce.
• Meals can be catered towards vegans, vegetarians, dairy-free and gluten-free eaters or any individual with a dietary preference or restriction.

WELLNESS

• EcoCamp has a yoga studio where travelers can participate in retreats, private classes or free group classes.
• Additionally, EcoCamp has a massage room where travelers can book a session at an additional cost.
• All EcoCamp programs include active excursions.

CORPORATE & CELEBRATION EVENTS

There are three “Community Domes” which have a bar, restaurant and lounging area. In this space, there are daily briefings, dining services and occasionally special or celebratory events (ex: speakers, small concerts, etc).

EXTRA NOTABLE FEATURES

There is also a “Welcome Dome” with the reception desk and EcoCamp store.

HOTEL AND RESTAURANT AWARDS

2019
• Second place award: “Most Value in Tourism,” National Tourism Service (SERNATUR)
• First place award: “2019 Sustainable Luxury in Latin America” (category: hospitality)
• Selected as Condé Nast’s Reader’s Choice
2018
• “Best Transformational Travel Experience,” Pure Awards
• First place award: “Hotel of the Year,” LATA Achievement Awards
• “Adventure in Motion Award,” Adventure Travel Trade Association
Selected as Condé Nast’s Reader’s Choice
2017
• First place award: “Sustainability Award,” Landscape Hotels Awards
• Voted 32nd “Best Hotel in the World” and second “Best Hotel in South America,” Travel + Leisure
• Selected as Condé Nast’s Reader’s Choice

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

In the 2019-2020 season, there were 80 employees at the hotel and 40 employees in the Santiago and Puerto Natales offices.