Duration: 9 Days
Ski / Snowboard Level: Intermediate, Advanced & Expert (Check your ski or snowboard level)
Start: Santiago Airport, Chile
Finish: Santiago Airport, Chile
Price: $3995 / £2634 / €3161
Dates: Dates as listed
Ski Chile Guided Ski Tour
Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado, Portillo, El Arpa Cat Skiing & Termas de Chillan
The Ski Chile tours start with 3 days of deep snow in Central Chile's famous resorts of the Chilean 3 valleys at Valle Nevado , La Parva & El Colorado . This is the perfect ski tour for those looking to ski or snowboard Chile's highlights including the 3 Valleys resorts, Portillo, El Arpa cat skiing & the Nevados de Chillan (Termas de Chillan) ski resort.
From the 3 Valleys you will travel to Los Andes from where you will ski Chile's best know resort Portillo and El Arpa Cat Skiing.
The tour then heads south by train through central Chile's beautiful scenery following the Andes to one of Chile's highlights Termas de Chillan . Here the skiing is on the side of the old and new volcanoes in this natural snow playground with lots of off-piste and backcountry areas to enjoy.
The perfect trip for skiers and snowboarders looking for some great off piste skiing and Andean culture with Chile's best ski options.
Price is based on double/twin occupancy. You can request to be placed with a suitable room mate or a single upgrade is also available for $995.
Jul 10 to 18
Jul 28 to Aug 5 Jul 31 to Aug 8
Jul 31 to Aug 8 Aug 28 to Sep 5 Aug 28 to Sep 5
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Highlights of the tour: -
9 day-guided ski tour in Chile
8 guests maximum
Extensive off piste and backcountry at and around Valle Nevado, La Parva, Portillo, El Arpa cat skiing & Termas de Chillan
Freeride Chillan Volcano (weather and tour choice permitting)
Soak in volcanic hot springs at the end of your ski day
Experience Chile's culture and Chile's spectacular Andean landscapes
Great nightlife from quiet cafes to energetic bars, nightclubs, and discotheques
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Itinerary
Day 1: Fly into Santiago, Chile, meet your guides, drive to Farellones, hotel check-in, afternoon ski at La Parva or El Colorado, group and trip intro, dinner. (Avalanche safety session and refresher for Off-Piste and Backcountry tours)
Day 2: Breakfast, ski La Parva, El Colorado or Valle Nevado for a full day with on trail, off-piste and backcountry options (depending on which ski tour you are on) with your guides, apres ski followed by dinner.
Day 3: Breakfast, half day of skiing exploring more of the 3 Valleys. The road trip starts with a scenic drive to Los Andes to check in to the next hotel and dinner.
Day 4: Breakfast, ski Portillo for the day before returning to Los Andes for dinner.
Day 5: Breakfast is followed by the extremely popular El Arpa cat skiing before returning to Los Andes for dinner.
Day 6: After breakfasts we drive to Santiago to take the train to Chillan with spectacular views of the Andes. A short drive to the accommodation is followed by dinner.
Day 7-8: Breakfast, 2 full days of on trail, off-piste and backcountry options (depending on which ski tour you are on) exploring around the vast terrain of Termas de Chillan, including several options to hike/tour to the peaks of nearby volcanoes, followed by a well earned dinner.
Day 9: Breakfast, followed by a visit to Chile's most traditional markets where you can buy any souvenirs, before taking the train back to Santiago, short transfer to Santiago Airport.
Alternatively you could enjoy a few more days in Chile in Santiago or with some more skiing (add-on required). Please contact us if you are interested in extra days in Santiago or one of the ski resorts.
Accommodation:-
2 nights in Farellones in a 3-4 star mountain lodge
3 nights in San Esteban in a 4 star restored hacienda
3 nights in Las Trancas in a 4 star hotel
Included:
Guides have 9 years experience ski guiding in the Andes
Professional, certified North American & European ski guides
Trip leader
Airport, train or bus station pick up in our Private Transportation
The best guest:guide ratio! 1 guide for every 4 guests on tour.
Maximum 8 guests per tour. Advanced and Experts only.
Delicious breakfasts and dinners
Use of Hot Tubs, climbing wall, Wi-Fi, and more (where applicable)
Lift tickets
Unlimited backcountry excursions
Avalanche safety course, and more
Not Included:
Your round trip international flight to Chile or Argentina, airline/airport fees and taxes, train or national flight to Santiago, Chile, required travel insurance, end of trip gratuities to your guides, drinks, and required equipment (see below).
Required Off-Piste or Backcountry Equipment (depending on tour)
We require all guests to ride with a minimum of a 29 Litre backpack (up to 35 Lt is ideal) with suitable external harness straps for carrying your skis or snowboard. You will also need a 457 Khz avalanche transceiver, avalanche snow shovel, and probe (These will be available for rent if you do not have your own)
Ski Tour Special Requirements (information to know what you will need on your ski package or tour)
Powder Instruction - Intermed. - Advanced - Expert
Resort Focus - Intermediate - Advanced
Off Piste - Advanced - Expert
Backcountry Tours - Strong Advanced - Expert
Ski Mountaineering - Strong Advanced - Expert
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