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GUIDED PISTE & OFF-PISTE TOUR
8 Days | 7 Nights | 6 Days Skiing

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Location: South America | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Off-Piste, On-Piste
Ability: Strong Intermediate to Advanced
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Designed for advanced-intermediate & above skiers & riders looking to advance their ability but are not interested in hiking for turns. Take in the best ski areas in Patagonia; Cerro Catedral (Bariloche), Cerro Bayo & Chapelco. Cozy hotels, magnificent views & feast on superb Patagonian cuisine & wines!
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Fixed Date(s): Jul 23 - Jul 30, 2024
Days: 8
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Argentina All-Mountain Tour

The Argentina All-Mountain Tour from Powderquest takes in the treasures of Patagonia. From quaint mountain towns to great ski resorts, Patagonia’s famed Lake District has it all. This guided multi-resort tour gives you the best of Patagonia’s ski resorts and all the Southern Hemisphere powder turns you’ll be craving by July.

Enjoy Bariloche’s Cerro Catedral with South America’s largest lift accessed terrain. Cerro Chapelco, which offers 2,400 feet of vert. dramatically overlooking the electric turquoise Lake Lacar. Then there’s Cerro Bayo, one of Patagonia’s hidden gems. Once a small local’s hill, it now provides a boutique ski experience with plenty of secret spots to explore.

In the evenings you’ll get acquainted with charming Patagonian villages where you can indulge in Argentinian malbec wine, local dishes, and nightlife. Let the expert guides help you get the most out of Patagonia’s most renowned resorts and local culture.

Resorts included

Cerro Bayo, Cerro Catedral, Chapelco

Tour Highlights

  • 8 day-guided tour skiing/riding in Patagonia, Argentina
  • 2 bilingual local guides fully hosting your Patagonia trip     
  • All trip logistics are handled once you arrive to Bariloche
  • Mystical Patagonia culture and landscapes
  • Outstanding Patagonia culture and landscapes, including National Park Nahuel Huappi
  • Fantastic dinners and red wine in our favorite Patagonian restaurants
  • Great nightlife from quiet cafes to energetic bars and nightclubs
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Terrain & Ability

This trip offers the perfect combo of guide-lead resort skiing and inbounds off piste (beyond the groomed runs + secret spots) exploring. Made specifically for experienced intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders looking to get more out of the resort experience and are not interested in hiking for backcountry turns.

Itinerary

The tour starts and ends at Bariloche Airport (BRC), Argentina 

Day 1 - Welcome to Patagonia

Arrive to Bariloche airport. Meet up with the group and guides at 5:45 PM, and take a beautiful drive around the famous Nahuel Huapi Lake to the town of Villa Angostura, home to Cerro Bayo ski resort. Check into our cozy hotel with a quick trip introduction next to the fireplace accompanied by delicious local red wine and appetizers. Welcome dinner in one of the favorite locally owned and run restaurants in Villa Angostura.

Day 2 - Cerro Bayo Resort

Every morning start with a full breakfast to get the day started right. We then head up the hill to ski at Cerro Bayo ski resort, with a focus on lift accessed secret spots while taking in the vistas! After skiing you are free to explore the unique town, culminating with a typical Argentinian dinner with the group.

Day 3 - Leave Villa Angostura, Ski Cerro Chapelco in San Martin

Breakfast in the morning to start the day before departing Villa Angostura with a drive through Patagonia's beautiful 7 Lakes to Chapelco Ski Resort. We will check into our lodging in San Martin, and have yet another tasty dinner in the heart of Patagonia.

Day 4 - Ski Cerro Chapelco

Breakfast in the morning followed by a short drive up to Chapelco for a full day of skiing/riding with your guides. After skiing we head back into town and our final dinner on the picturesque town of San Martin.

Day 5 - Ski Cerro Chapelco, Travel to Bariloche

Breakfast together before we head to ski at Chapelco for another day of skiing its incredible terrain. We will then continue to travel through beautiful northern Patagonia where we will spend the next 3 nights in the bustling mountain city of Bariloche.

Day 6-7 - Ski Catedral Alta Patagonia Resort<

Breakfast in the morning before heading up to Cerro Catedral. The days end with dinner in the town of Bariloche where you can experience the thriving Patagonia mountain culture of Bariloche.

Day 8 - Farewell

Breakfast together and say farewell to guides and new amigos. The hotel can arrange transportation to Bariloche Airport based around your departure time.

Lodging

Villa La Angostura

This charming wooden hotel overlooks the winter garden and surrounding neighborhood located just a few blocks from downtown. WiFi, breakfast, hot beverages, and snacks are included. Get cozy by the fireplace in classic Patagonia.

San Martin

Located on San Martin's main avenue, the Patagonia Plaza hotel has first rate amenities: heated pool, alpine style decor, large windows, and sweeping vistas of downtown and the surrounding Andes peaks. Breakfast and WiFi included.

Bariloche

Las Marianas Hotel is owner run located just blocks from Bariloche’s main plaza. You’ll feel well taken care by our friendly hosts offering daily breakfast, hot chocolate, daily homemade pastries, small bar, and massage services. Free WiFi.

2024 Rates, Inclusions & Add-Ons

Rates

USD 4,199

  • Price is per person, based on double occupancy.
  • Single travelers, can be placed with a room mate or request a single room upgrade NB limited availability
  • GUARANTEED departures; no minimum guest numbers required for tour to run.
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Inclusions
  • 7 nights comfortable lodging (twin share) with private en suite
  • 2 bilingual guides. All mountain resort guiding, full time hosting
  • Private ground transport
  • Lift tickets
  • Daily breakfast, dining out at top restaurants in Bariloche, Villa Angostura, San Martin. Argentina red wine, mineral water.
Add-ons
  • Single room upgrade - US$995 per person (pending availability)
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PowderQuest Tours, Inc. Travel Policy Terms and Conditions for guided trips

These Terms will govern your trip with PowderQuest Tours, Inc. (“PowderQuest”). The individuals participating in a trip will be referred to as “Client” throughout the Terms. Any individual booking a trip offered through PowderQuest will be required to agree to the terms.

The following Terms apply to Clients joining our guided tours. We reserve the right to change these policies without prior notice.

Before the start of your trip with PowderQuest, you will be required to sign the Participant Agreement Release and Assumption of Risk policy online. You will be provided a hyperlink to access the policy along with instructions on how to sign after booking your trip. You may preview the policy here.

The Participant Agreement Release and Assumption of Risk policy and the Terms set forth below constitute the entire, complete and exclusive agreement between the Client and PowderQuest and no waiver, modification, alteration or termination thereof shall be permitted unless set forth in writing signed by both parties.

Reservation Deposit

In addition to agreeing to the Terms below, the Client will be required to submit a deposit to PowderQuest. Most trips require a 25% non-refundable deposit at time of booking, plus any costs for optional extras. Examples of optional extras are room upgrades, equipment rentals, trip extensions etc.

You must purchase travel insurance after booking to cover you for trip cancellation.

Once the Client has paid the deposit, PowderQuest will provide confirmation of Client’s reservation. The remaining balance for the trip will be due ninety (90) days before the trip departure date.

By agreeing to these terms, PowderQuest will charge your final balance to the credit card you provide. If the outstanding balance is not paid by this time, PowderQuest reserves the right to charge a $100 late fee or cancel the Client’s reservation. If a reservation is made less than ninety (90) days prior to trip departure date, the full balance of the trip is due at that time.

Cancellations by Client

Any cancellation by the Client must be made in writing via email. The date on which PowderQuest receives the Client’s written cancellation will determine the charges applicable. The policies outlined below take into consideration the costs PowderQuest incurs long before travelers ever depart. The schedule of Cancellation charges is as follows:

91+ days prior to trip: Non-refundable deposit 61-90 days prior to departure: 50% refund 60 or fewer days prior to departure: 100% Cancellation Fee

Travel Insurance

Our cancellation policy is strict. You are required to purchase trip cancellation/ interruption insurance that cover loss of effects, trip delay, cancellation insurance and all other expenses that might arise as a result of loss, damage, delay or inconvenience occurring to the Client.

In addition, it is mandatory for all Clients to provide evidence of insurance for ski travel that covers personal accident, medical expenses.

If you are joining our Off-Piste or Backcountry trips, you need to make sure your insurance covers off-piste and backcountry skiing and snowboarding in the countries you will be visiting. It needs to cover air ambulance (emergency evacuation).

For trips involving mechanized access in the backcountry (snowcats, snowmobiles, helicopters, boats etc.) be sure your policy covers these activities. Evidence of this insurance needs to be provided to PowderQuest. In the event evidence of insurance is not provided, PowderQuest reserves the right to cancel the Client’s reservation. 

We are not responsible for travel arrangements made prior to confirming your PowderQuest booking.

PowderQuest cannot be held responsible for departures that are canceled or changed due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, political instability, disease, pandemics, border closures, travel bans, quarantines, terrorist activities, or strikes. Purchasing a Cancel For Any Reason insurance will provide additional benefits and reimbursement during pandemics and more. If we do need to cancel due to circumstances beyond our control, we give you a spot on another departure of the same trip, or a full credit to use towards any of our other trips in the same country the following season.

COVID-19 Health and Safety

While the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer considered a global emergency, coronavirus disease still exists and people continue to get infected and sick. If you display flu or COVID-19 symptoms in the lead-up to your trip, please do not travel. To aid in arriving healthy, we recommend wearing a mask while en route to our trips, including on flights and public transit.

If a Client starts experiencing symptoms on the trip, we will ask them to take a test for COVID-19. If negative, we will take no further action. If the test is positive, that Client is unable to participate in the tour until they’ve isolated themselves from the group for a minimum of 5 days, are symptom-free, and have cleared all local protocols. Our team will help any affected travellers make alternative arrangements including securing a private room, mask purchases, testing, etc. Your required travel insurance can help cover these costs if you do test positive while traveling. In addition, if a test does come back positive, the guides will suggest mask wearing as a group especially when proper distancing is not possible (traveling in our vehicles for example).

Clients shall not receive a refund for any portion of the Trip price, used or unused. PowderQuest shall not be responsible for any additional expenses incurred by Client as a result of his/her illness. Additionally, PowderQuest shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by Client as a result of any required or recommended treatment for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases including, but not limited to, transportation, accommodation, or medical expenses.

PowderQuest is following recommended guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, as well as local authorities where applicable.

Lastly, please note that harassment or violence of any kind towards staff or other guests will not be tolerated, especially in regard to any of our safety or operations policies and protocols.

Services Not Covered

Additional activities may be offered by PowderQuest during a trip. Client, however, will be responsible for all extra expenses incurred as a result of Client’s participation in the activity. Only those activities described in the trip description are included in the total cost of the trip. Client will be responsible for charges issued by any airline used while on tour for any or all of the following: Excess baggage, over weight, oversize, or ski and snowboard charges.

Most tours include meals, drinks not included. Details are indicated on our website. When meals and drinks are not included, client will be responsible for the expenses.

Price Adjustments

PowderQuest reserves the right to adjust the price of a trip due to changes in exchange rates, inflation, increases in air fares or other transportation costs, taxes, or if government action should require us to do so. In the event the price adjustment is an increase, PowderQuest will be responsible for the first 2% of the increase and Client will be responsible for the balance.

Changes to Itinerary

Client acknowledges that the nature of this type of travel requires considerable flexibility and changes to the itinerary may occur. Therefore, the agreed upon itinerary does not serve as a contractual obligation on the part of PowderQuest. Client understands that the route, schedules, itinerary, amenities and mode of transportation may be changed without prior notice due to local circumstances or events, which may include sickness or mechanical break down, flight cancellation, strikes, events occurring due to political disputes, entry or border difficulties, weather, climate, snow conditions and other unforeseeable circumstances. In the unlikely event the group is unable to travel as described on the itinerary due to weather or road closures, additional accommodations may be required. Expenses for additional accommodations will be charged to the Client.

While PowderQuest will make its best effort to provide its services as advertised, changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed appropriate, advisable or necessary due to unforeseen circumstances. If PowderQuest makes a change in the trip, the client will be informed prior to departure when possible. If the change is made due to unforeseen circumstances no compensation is payable.

Trip Guides; Laws

The trip guide’s decisions will be final on all matters. The client will at all times comply with the laws of all countries visited. If the client fails to comply with any law, or refuses to comply with the decisions of the trip guide, then the trip guide may dismiss the Client from the trip, and Client will have no right to any refund.

Health, Fitness and Ability

Given the nature of the trips, PowderQuest requires that Client acknowledge that he or she is in good health and physical shape at a required level appropriate for this form of adventure activity. Client represents that he or she is capable of participating in all activities without endangering himself or herself or any other of the Clients or guides of PowderQuest. Client agrees to provide pertinent medical and health details in our pre-trip questionnaire. If the client fails to provide pertinent details or does not meet the required physical, health or ability levels, then the trip guide may not allow the Client to participate in select guided activities. The trip guide may dismiss the Client from the trip, and Client will have no right to any refund.

Claims and Complaints

If Client has a complaint against PowderQuest, Client must first inform the trip guide of the complaint while on the trip so that the trip guide has a chance to rectify the situation. Any further claim or complaint against the PowderQuest must be received within thirty (30) days of the end of the trip.

Travel Documents

Client agrees to have a valid passport and necessary visas, permits, certificates of vaccination and any other necessary document for traveling to the destinations of the trip. PowderQuest does not assume any responsibility for securing those travel documents necessary for the trip and said responsibility will be that of the Client. Any advice or information provided by PowderQuest with respect to visas, vaccinations, passports, clothing, climate, baggage, special equipment, etc. is given in good faith but without responsibility of PowderQuest.

Airlines

The responsibility of the airline is limited to the carriage of passengers and baggage in accordance to the conditions of carriage. When the client has arranged for airfare through PowderQuest, it is not responsible for the carriage of the clients. Client acknowledges that it is his responsibility to arrive on time for departure, and Client acknowledges that these arrangements are made in good faith but are in no way legally binding.

Photographic and Video Release

Client agrees to permit PowderQuest employees and other guests to take photographs and make film and digital records of the trip without further recourse. I understand and agree that such photographs and/or film records may be used for commercial and/or promotional purposes.

Equipment

Client agrees to arrive with required equipment as listed on trip packing list and that required equipment is in good working order and ready to use upon arrival. If Client does not have this equipment, Client agrees to contact PowderQuest to arrange appropriate rentals if available.

I understand that PowderQuest may rent or outfit me with equipment required for backcountry travel or other tour use. I agree to treat the equipment as if it were my own, and if damaged or destroyed, I am responsible for the cost of the equipment, to be paid immediately and that may include international shipping costs and additional taxes.