Itinerary
This tour
starts in
Santiago, Chile and
ends in
Santiago, Chile.
Flights
Arrive in Santiago Airport by the first day of the tour and schedule a return flight from Santiago no earlier than 7pm on the last day of the tour. You can search for
cheap flights here.
Day 1 – Santiago Arrival Day
CASA guides will arrange morning pick-ups at Santiago Int’l airport or your Santiago hotel. you will spend the day enjoying the sights and tastes of Santiago then get some rest before starting your Andes adventures. Your hotel is in the Las Condes neighborhood, referred to as “Sanhattan”, with numerous great eateries where you will have your welcome dinner.
Days 2-4 – Ski/Ride Valle Nevado/La Parva/ El Colorado
Surrounded by massive Andean peaks, Valle Nevado, La Parva and El Colorado offer 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 2 nights in a cozy Andean lodge in the village of Farellones. After skiing on day 4 the tour heads back to Santiago and an evening enjoying the vibrant Chilean capital city and CASA's favorite local restaurants and nightlife.
Day 5 – Travel To Nevados de Chillan
Today you will journey south to the powder capital of Chile, Nevados de Chillan. En route you will stop at the Miguel Torres winery for a 4-course lunch and wine pairing. The party continues to the ski pueblo of Las Trancas where you will spend 4 nights in this forested magical valley, where huge storms are known to settle in!
Days 6-8 Ski/Ride Nevados de Chillan
For 3 full days you will explore CASA's favorite ski resort in Chile, Nevados de Chillan. The resort 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. Your evenings are spent celebrating our day in true Chilean style.
Day 9 – Travel to Los Andes
After stopping at the bustling meat, produce and artisan market in Chillan for a typical Chilean lunch the tour heads north to Los Andes and 2 nights at our vineyard hacienda in the Aconcagua Valley.
Day 10 – 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 11 – Cat Skiing at Ski 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 adventure to end your journey.
Guests will be transported to Santiago International Airport by 6pm or driven to their Santiago hotel for a final night in the big city.
PLEASE SCHEDULE DEPARTING FLIGHTS AFTER 7PM
Long runs in Valle Nevado |
Miguel Torres winery |
Steep off-piste at El Colorado |