Itinerary
This tour
starts in
Santiago, Chile and
ends in
Santiago, Chile.
Arrive in Santiago Airport by the first day of the tour and schedule a return flight from Santiago no earlier than 6pm on the last day of the tour. You can search for
flights here.
Day 1 – Santiago Arrival Day – Travel To Nevados de Chillan
The guides will arrange morning pick-ups at Santiago Int’l airport or your Santiago hotel. You will start your journey traveling south to the powder capital of Chile, Nevados de Chillan. Along the way we stop for a typical Chilean lunch. The road trip continues to the ski pueblo of Las Trancas where we spend 4 nights in this forested magical valley, where huge storms are known to settle in!
Days 2-4 – Ski/Ride Nevados de Chillan
For 3 full days the group will explore one of the guides' favorite ski resorts in Chile, Nevados de Chillan, which offers thousands of vertical feet to descend; a lunar-like landscape including 3 volcanic peaks; and continues to be a relatively ‘undiscovered’ snow paradise. Nevados features everything from long groomed slopes and the gentle Tres Marias lava tubes to adventurous steeps in Pirigallo Valley and steaming summits of the Chillan volcanoes. The evenings are spent celebrating our day in true Chilean style.
Day 5 – Travel To Santiago
After stopping at the bustling meat, produce and artisan market in Chillan for a typical Chilean lunch, you will head north to Santiago, Chile’s vibrant capital city, to enjoy an evening at a favorite local restaurant and nightlife spot.
Days 6-8 - Ski/Ride Valle Nevado/La Parva/El Colorado
The van will leave Santiago and switchback its way up to the mountain village of Farellones and the Tres Valles ski complexes of La Parva, El Colorado and Valle Nevado.Surrounded by massive Andean peaks, Tres Valles offers expansive terrain options from in bounds cruisers and open bowls to some of Chile’s premier lift-accessed backcountry, including private shuttles on Santa Teresa. You will spend 3 nights in a cozy Andean lodge in the village of Farellones.
Day 9 – Travel to Los Andes
After morning relaxation at the Powder Lodge, the group will make its way to the Aconcagua Valley and Los Andes, the base for the following 3 nights.
Day 10 – Cat Skiing at Arpa
Considered one of the wildest ski destinations on the planet, Valle El Arpa, is an experience not to be missed by snow adventurers. With over 5000 acres of terrain, 3000 vertical feet to descend, spectacular views of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas while skiing with an intimate group make Arpa one of the most memorable visits on your South American tour. A true outback Andes adventure.
Day 11 –Ski/Ride Portillo
The legendary Portillo offers steep slopes, long groomers and some of Chile’s premier lift-accessed backcountry. Situated around the spectacular Lago de Inca, Portillo is one of the most scenic ski resorts on the planet. Get a taste of this classic Andes ski destination without spending your entire vacation here.
Day 12 - Departure Day
Guests will be transported to Santiago International Airport or driven to their Santiago hotel for a final night in the big city. You will spend the day exploring the sites of the Aconcagua Valley and the markets of Santiago.
PLEASE SCHEDULE DEPARTING FLIGHTS AFTER 6PM
