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OverviewBased out of luxury mountain lodging,
Puma Lodge, El Morado Lodge, Altiplanico and VIK Chile, or based in a 5-star accommodations in Santiago this three-day Andes heli-package is made for skiers & snowboarders who want a taste of the best in Chilean heli skiing and do not have the time to commit to a full heli-week.
On a typical day you can expect from 6 - 14 runs of varying vertical with an average vertical of 10,000 meters per day.
You can book this package as a solo skier/boarder or small group and be grouped with other skiers & boarders to make up groups of 4 or 5, or if you have a group of 4, 5 or 8, you will ski/board only with your own group.
Terrain & AbilityBecause PSHG has access to such a huge tenure of terrain, there is something suitable for everyone from
strong intermediate skiers & boarders and above. If you are a
solo traveler in a
group of less than 4, PSHGs will
try to match abilities with other solo travelers / smaller groups.
Typical Itinerary
Day 1- Saturday (arrival day)
After landing in Santiago in Chile, a Powder South representative will meet you at the airport and direct you to your van for ground transportation, or to your reserved helicopter connection, to transport you to your lodging in the mountains. Once at the lodge, you will meet with your heli-ski guide for gear check, briefing, and group selection. Later an avalanche beacon search and safety clinic will be conducted, along with the required helicopter briefing. Welcome dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Luxury Mountain Lodge
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Sunday
Immediately after breakfast you walk to the heliport only a few paces from your room. Soon we will carve our first turns in the pristine Andes, an unforgettable alpine setting of Himalayan proportions. Each group will have a minimum of 1 heli-ski guide, a 4:1 & 5:1 ratio depending on the number of guests and helicopters used. Today we take it slowly; it will be your first day exposed to the thin air at nearly 15,000 feet elevation in the magnificent surroundings of the dramatic and rugged Central Andes Mountains. At the end of the day it's back to base to a well deserved gourmet dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Luxury Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 – Monday
After breakfast you will gain altitude as the group becomes more comfortable and familiar with the terrain, as well as more acclimatized to the altitude. There is always the possibility of discovering a new landing zone, or virgin terrain never skied or snowboarded before. It is highly likely that you will have the chance to pioneer a few runs with PSHG, since the terrain is vast and much remains unexplored. Return to base and dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Luxury Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 – Tuesday
Another exciting day with more runs, powder, and fun! You will continue discovering the Andes and tracking fresh snow. Picnic at mid-day, then continue heli-skiing and/or heli-boarding. By this time the group will be well acclimatized and feeling stronger so your guide(s) may choose to go a bit higher or perhaps move to a different valley, depending on conditions, group strength, and abilities. Return to base.
After skiing, you will pack up and be transferred to your 5-star hotel in Santiago, for an enjoyable evening in this cosmopolitan city.
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel Santiago
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5 – Wednesday
Breakfast and relaxing morning at your hotel. You may choose to continue traveling in Chile and South America, or return home.
Overnight: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging
This package includes premium accommodations with the first 3 nights in a luxurious mountain lodge (choose from Puma Lodge, El Morado Lodge, Altiplanico and VIK Chile) and the last night in a 5-star hotel in Santiago.
The package is based on twin share rooms however there is a "single supplement" available for those wanting their own private room.
2022 Rates (EURO per person including taxes)
- 7,800 Euro per person based on 2 groups with 10 hours flying time (5 hours per group). Please inquire for a specific quote for your requirements.
- These rates are applicable to FLEXIBLE TOUR dates which can commence any dates starting in July, August & September.
- Based on twin share however single supplement available for private room (subject to availability)
- *a minimum group of 4 is required to run a tour so if you are a solo or smaller group, the tour will only operate if you can be matched with the required number to make up a group of 4. Inquire to be added to a group.
Inclusions
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3 days of heliskiing with a private helicopter (groups of 4 or 8)
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4 nights deluxe accommodation with all meals
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avo safety gear & ski/snowboard rentals included
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1:4 guide to client ratio
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ground transport including airport pickup & drop-off
Add-ons
No optional extras to display
Not Included
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Flights to/from Santiago
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Trip cancellation insurance
Powder South Heli Ski Terms & Conditions
REFUND POLICY
In the event of not flying due to poor weather, high avalanche conditions, or high winds, POWDER SOUTH, LLC will give you a credit of 50% of your unused hours from the package you bought. All credits are available on account for two calendar years towards the use of a deposit for a future trip. Due to the complexity and high pre expense involved on having a full time helicopter/s for the season, no cash refunds will be given. The refund policy applies for all situations.
POWDER SOUTH, LLC reserves the right to refuse a person, participation on any trip, if we find that person to be mentally unprepared for the trip. During the trip the Heli-Ski Guide reserves the right to require a person to return to Base or to abandon the trip, if by their judgment, for any reason, a person is unfit to continue participating in an ongoing activity. If, for any reason, anyone leaves the trip before its completion, for whatever reason, there will be no reimbursement of fees. If the weather, or other factor(s), makes completing our objective impossible, our policy stated above will apply. In the case of the participant's need for a rescue, or the participant leaves the trip before its completion, for whatever reason, the participant is responsible for any expenses incurred. POWDER SOUTH, LLC is not responsible for any expenses incurred if the trip should be delayed due to weather, mechanical failure, strikes, theft, acts of nature, civil disturbances, terrorism, acts of war, pandemic, government restrictions or regulations (such as a pandemic), failure of any form of transportation to arrive or depart as scheduled, lack of snow such as a complete drought (Historically not an issue) or discrepancies over which POWDER SOUTH, LLC has no control.
CANCELLATION POLICY
POWDER SOUTH, LLC RECOMMENDS ALL CLIENTS GET 3RD-PARTY TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IN CASE YOU HAVE TO CANCEL.
If the participant cancels at any time before the activity, there will be no refund of deposit. The trip balance payment is due in full 120 days before the start date of the activity. If cancellation occurs at anytime before departure, there will be no reimbursement of fees. In some cases a credit for the next season can be arranged for a percentage of the total amount, at the discretion of Powder South Directors.
If Powder South do not receive your deposit by the date it is due, (120 days before the start of the trip) they will immediately cancel your seat and open it up to another person.
POWDER SOUTH, LLC is not responsible for the terms and conditions of any airline tickets. POWDER SOUTH, LLC is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged baggage, skis, or equipment, or any expenses incurred in the event of such loss or damage. If POWDER SOUTH, LLC chooses to cancel a trip for reasons other than the above stated, payment will be refunded in full except for credit card fees, if any.
EMPTY SEATS
POWDER SOUTH, LLC reserves the right to fill empty seats. On a Private or Semi Private, POWDER SOUTH Guides & Staff may request to occupy empty seats adding extra safety to the team.