Chile is a summer holiday where the snow only exists at the ski hill. When away from the hill you will be in Chile’s Central Valley wine tasting, touring vineyards, exploring historical sites, discovering traditional outdoor markets, sampling Chilean cuisine, and enjoying Latin American music and dance!
Learn more about skiing in Chile.
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NEW! T1: Intro to Chile for Skiers
Skier Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Ski Days: 8 Number of Guests: 10 Number of Instructor-Guides: 2
Resorts: Valle Nevado, La Parva, Nevados de Chillan (formerly Termas de Chillan).
Cat-ski option: Ski Arpa (for those deemed strong enough by end of tour)
This tour is designed for the skier who has no experience or very little skiing off the groomed snow. This tour allows you to venture into the un-groomed snow with confidence as our world class instructor-guides introduce you to powder skiing step by step within your limits to have an exciting and new ski experience without feeling in over your head.
Day 1
Arrive into Santiago. Meet your guides and fellow skiers/riders over a traditional Chilean lunch. Then it’s off to explore Santiago with all its history and wonder. Free night to rest up for the first ski day.
Day 2-4
3 days skiing at the modern resorts of El Colorado, Valle Nevado and La Parva at over an altitude of 12,000 ft discovering the unique and abundant dry Andean snow on vast treeless terrain. These three resorts make up the “3 Valleys” of South America. Evenings in Santiago with wine tasting & dining at some of the finest restuarants in the modern area of El Golf, known as “Sanhatten”, the Manhatten of Chile. Opportunity to visit a salsa dance club.
Day 5
A well earned rest day as you travel south into volcano country. Your first stop will be a visit to the beautiful Miguel Torres Vineyard for a tour & wine tasting followed by a fabulous four course lunch with 4 matched wine pairings at their renowned vineyard restaurant – a tour favorite and the distinct possibility of some dancing in the van…and then arriving at Nevados de Chillan.
Day 6-9
4 days skiing at Nevados de Chillan, the largest single ski area in South America boasting 10,000 skiable acres. You will be skiing on the live double coned Chillan Volcano with its spectacular terrain including the longest run and longest chair in South America! Enjoy natural thermal pools in the evenings and dinner at personally selected restuarants throughout the valley. On our last day we travel back to Santiago after skiing.
Day 10
Option to cat ski at Ski Arpa and experience 3000 vertical ft per run starting at 12500 ft of altitude, for those who are deemed strong enough. Or join your instructor-guide at La Parva or Valle Nevado for a final day of skiing the famous dry Andean snow. Wrap up dinner and party in Santiago with some more salsa!
Day 11
Transfers to airport for your flight home.
Learn more about our Guided Ski Tours
Click here to request prices, availability and registration information for our Chile Tour T1
Tour cost includes:
- 10 nights 3-4 star accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- All hot buffet breakfasts
- All land transport with private van & driver, including airport transfers
- All lift passes
- Two instructor-guides and one driver for 10 guests
- Trip leader fluent in Spanish and extensive knowledgeable on Chile and its culture
- On snow Professional Canadian Ski and Snowboard Instruction and guiding each day
- All cultural tours including Santiago city tour, 2 wine tastings, vineyard tour, and traditional market tour
Not Included:
- Round trip international flight to Santiago, Chile
- Lunches, dinners & drinks
- Travel Insurance (required)
- End of trip gratuities/tips for your guides & driver
- Single room supplement
- Ski/Snowboard Hire
Flights:
You arrive and depart from Santiago, Chile. Arrival day is the first day of the tour dates listed and departure day is the last day of the tour dates listed. You may arrive earlier or depart later and we can book your extra nights accommodation.
Recommended websites for flights:
www.opodo.co.uk – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.ebookers.com – e-bookers – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.telme.com – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.trailfinders.com – Trail Finders of London – visit website and then call office
www.aircanada.com – Air Canada (London-Toronto-Santiago)
www.iberia.com - Iberia Airlines (London – Madrid – Santiago)
www.airfrance.co.uk – Air France (London – Paris – Santiago)
www.ba.com - British Airways (London – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Santiago)
www.lan.com - Chile National Airline (Toronto, Dallas, or Miami direct to Santiago)
T2: Discover Chile for Snowboarders
Skier Level: Strong Intermediate to Strong Advanced
Ski Days: 10 Number of Guests: 10 Number of Instructor-Guides: 2
Resorts: Valle Nevado, La Parva, Portillo, Nevados de Chillan (formerly Termas de Chillan).
Cat-ski option: Ski Arpa (for those deemed strong enough by end of tour)
This tour is designed for both skiers and snowboarders. It is for both those with no experience on ungroomed snow to those who are experienced fresh snow skiers and snowboarders who want to improve. We will ski terrain and snow that offers the appropriate challenge and opportunities for both levels to improve their off-piste skiing. We will introduce you to powder or if experienced, challenge you and take you to the best spots.
We will have both a snowboard instructor-guide as well as a ski instructor-guide to cater to the specific on-snow needs of both disciplines which allows everyone to get the most out of their Chilean experience as often between couples or friends someone is a skier and the other a snowboarder.
Day 1
Arrive into Santiago. Meet your guides and fellow skiers/riders over a traditional Chilean lunch. Then it’s off to explore Santiago with all its history and wonder. Free night to rest up for the first ski day.
Day 2-4
3 days skiing/riding at Valle Nevado and La Parva ski resorts at 12,000ft discovering the unique and abundant Andean snow on vast treeless terrain. Evenings in Santiago wine tasting & dining at some of the finest restaurants in the modern area of El Bosque. Opportunity to visit salsa dance club.
Day 5-6
2 days skiing/riding at the famous Portillo Ski Resort in the heart of the high Andes. Return both evenings to the traditional mountain town of Los Andes and experience true Chilean cuisine including a traditional Chilean asado (barbeque).
Day 7
Well earned rest day as you travel south through the fertile Central Valley with its vineyards and orchards, and into volcano country. Enjoy a hearty traditional Chilean Lunch. Visit the famous and colourful living market of Chillan. Arrive at Nevados de Chillan.
Day 8-11
4 days skiing/riding at Nevados de Chillan, the largest single ski area in South America boasting upwards of 10,000 skiable acres. Enjoy natural thermal pools in evenings, dinner at various restaurants.
Day 12
Travel day to Santiago visiting the world renowned Miguel Torres Vineyard for a tour & wine tasting followed by their fabulous four course lunch with matched wine pairings. Return to Santiago.
Day 13
Option to cat-ski at Ski Arpa and experience 3000 vertical ft per run starting at an altitude of 12,500ft for those who are deemed strong enough. Or join your instructor-guide at La Parva for a final day of skiing/riding dry Andean snow. Wrap up party in Santiago with some salsa!
Transfers to airport for your flight home.
Learn more about our Guided Ski Tours
Click here to request prices, availability and registration information for our Chile Tour T2
Tour cost includes:
- 13 nights 3-4 star accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- All hot buffet breakfasts
- All land transport with private van & driver, including airport transfers
- All lift passes
- Two instructor-guides and one driver for 10 guests
- Trip leader fluent in Spanish and extensive knowledgeable on Chile and its culture
- On snow Professional Canadian Ski and Snowboard Instruction and guiding each day
- All cultural tours including Santiago city tour, 2 wine tastings, vineyard tour, and traditional market tour
Not Included:
- Round trip international flight to Santiago, Chile
- Lunches, dinners & drinks
- Travel Insurance (required)
- End of trip gratuities/tips for your guides & driver
- Single room supplement
- Ski/Snowboard Hire
Flights:
You arrive and depart from Santiago, Chile. Arrival day is the first day of the tour dates listed and departure day is the last day of the tour dates listed. You may arrive earlier or depart later and we can book your extra nights accommodation.
Recommended websites for flights:
www.opodo.co.uk – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.ebookers.com – e-bookers – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.telme.com – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.trailfinders.com – Trail Finders of London – visit website and then call office
www.aircanada.com – Air Canada (London-Toronto-Santiago)
www.iberia.com - Iberia Airlines (London – Madrid – Santiago)
www.airfrance.co.uk – Air France (London – Paris – Santiago)
www.ba.com - British Airways (London – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Santiago)
www.lan.com - Chile National Airline (Toronto, Dallas, or Miami direct to Santiago)
T3, T4: Discover Chile for Skiers
T4: August 18 - August 31, 2013
Skier Level: Strong Intermediate to Strong Advanced
Ski Days: 10 Number of Guests: 10 Number of Instructor-Guides: 2
Resorts: Valle Nevado, La Parva, Corralco, Nevados de Chillan (formerly Termas de Chillan).
Cat-ski option: Ski Arpa
This tour is designed for both skiers and snowboarders who are strong on groomed snow and have minimal experience off the groomed but are not intimidated by it, even if they feel they cannot ski/ride it well. It is also for the very experienced powder skier and snowboarder comfortable in all snow conditions. We will ski terrain and snow that offers the appropriate challenge and opportunities for both levels. We will introduce you to powder or if experienced, challenge you and take you to the best spots.
We will have both a snowboard instructor-guide as well as a ski instructor-guide to cater to the specific on-snow needs of both disciplines which allows everyone to get the most out of their Chilean experience as often between couples or friends someone is a skier and the other a snowboarder.
Day 1
Arrive into Santiago. Meet your guides and fellow skiers/riders over a traditional Chilean lunch. Then its off to explore Santiago with all its history and wonder. Free night to rest up for the first day on snow.
Day 2-4
3 days skiing and snowboarding at Valle Nevado and La Parva ski resorts at 12,000ft discovering the unique and abundant Andean snow on vast treeless terain. Evenings in Santiago wine tasting & dining at some of the finest restuarants in the modern area of El Bosque. Opportunity to visit salsa dance club.
Day 5
Well earned rest day as you travel south into volcano country. Along the way visit the renowned Miguel Torres vineyard for a tour and wine tasting, then a tradional Chilean asado (barbeque). Arrive at Termas de Malalcahuello, a thermal spa and oasis in a hidden part of Chile.
Day 6-7
2 days skiing/riding the magical and untouched resort of Corralco, located on Volcan Lonquimay where you will likely be the only ones on the hill! One chair and 3000 acres ungroomed! An incredible ski and snowboard opportunity.
Day 8
Travel day to Nevados de Chillan. En route visit the famous waterfalls Lajas de Saltos and Chile’s most traditional & colorful market in the busseling city of Chillan.
Day 9-12
3-1/2 days skiing and riding at Nevados de Chillan, the largest single ski area in South America located on the stunning Chillan Volcano boasting upwards of 10,000 skiable acres. With huge terrain and few people,you will ski/ride more inbounds fresh tracks than you thought possible.
Day 12
Ski/ride half day at Nevados de Chillan. Say your god byes to a most memorable ski area and then travel to Santiago to prepare for a cat ski adventure unlike anything you have known.
Cat skiing at Ski Arpa, South America’s only cat skiing operation with over 3000 vertical ft per run at over 12,000 ft! Wrap up party in Santiago with some salsa!
Day 14
Transfers to airport for your flight home.
Learn more about our Guided Ski Tours
Click here to request prices, availability and registration information for our Chile Tours T3 & T4
Tour cost includes:
- 13 nights 3-4 star accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- All hot buffet breakfasts
- All land transport with private van & driver, including airport transfers
- All lift passes
- Two instructor-guides and one driver for 10 guests
- Trip leader fluent in Spanish and extensive knowledgeable on Chile and its culture
- On snow Professional Canadian Ski Instruction and guiding each day
- All cultural tours including Santiago city tour, 2 wine tastings, vineyard tour, and traditional market tour
Not Included:
- Round trip international flight to Santiago, Chile
- Lunches, dinners & drinks
- Travel Insurance (required)
- End of trip gratuities/tips for your guides & driver
- Single room supplement
- Ski/Snowboard Hire
Flights:
You arrive and depart from Santiago, Chile. Arrival day is the first day of the tour dates listed and departure day is the last day of the tour dates listed. You may arrive earlier or depart later and we can book your extra nights accommodation.
Recommended websites for flights:
www.opodo.co.uk – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.ebookers.com – e-bookers – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.telme.com – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.trailfinders.com – Trail Finders of London – visit website and then call office
www.aircanada.com – Air Canada (London-Toronto-Santiago)
www.iberia.com - Iberia Airlines (London – Madrid – Santiago)
www.airfrance.co.uk – Air France (London – Paris – Santiago)
www.ba.com - British Airways (London – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Santiago)
www.lan.com - Chile National Airline (Toronto, Dallas, or Miami direct to Santiago)
T5: Discover Chile for Skiers
Skier Level: Advanced to Expert
Ski Days: 10 Number of Guests: 10 Number of Instructor-Guides: 2
Resorts: Valle Nevado, La Parva, Corralco, Nevados de Chillan (formerly Termas de Chillan).
Cat-ski option: Ski Arpa
This tour is designed for skiers who are strong on groomed snow and have a little experience off the groomed but are not intimidated by it, even if they feel they cannot ski it well. It is also for the very experienced powder skier comfortable in all snow conditions. We will provide both levels of experience with the appropriate challenge they seek and take you to the best spots for the best snow each day to maximize your off-piste skiing time. Through our “guided-coaching” approach we will help you ski the powder faster and more effortlessly.
Day 1
Arrive into Santiago. Meet your guides and fellow skiers/riders over a traditional Chilean lunch. Then its off to explore Santiago with all its history and wonder. Free night to rest up for the first ski day.
Day 2-4
3 days skiing at Valle Nevado and La Parva ski resorts at 12,000ft discovering the unique and abundant Andean snow on vast treeless terain. Evenings in Santiago wine tasting & dining at some of the finest restuarants in the modern area of El Bosque. Opportunity to visit salsa dance club.
Day 5
Well earned rest day as you travel south into volcano country. Along the way visit the renowned Miguel Torres vineyard for a tour and wine tasting, then a tradional Chilean asado (barbeque). Arrive at Termas de Malalcahuello, a thermal spa and oasis in a hidden part of Chile.
Day 6-7
2 days skiing the magical and untouched resort of Corralco, located on Volcan Lonquimay where you will likely be the only ones on the hill! One chair and 3000 acres ungroomed! An incredible ski opportunity.
Day 8
Travel day to Nevados de Chillan. En route visit the famous waterfalls Lajas de Saltos and Chile’s most traditional & colorful market in the busseling city of Chillan.
Day 9-12
3-1/2 days skiing at Nevados de Chillan, the largest single ski area in South America located on the stunning Chillan Volcano boasting upwards of 10,000 skiable acres. With huge terrain and few skiers,you will ski more inbounds fresh tracks than you thought possible.
Day 12
Ski half day at Nevados de Chillan. Say your god byes to a most memorable ski area and then travel to Santiago to prepare for a cat ski adventure unlike anything you have known.
Cat skiing at Ski Arpa, South America’s only cat skiing operation with over 3000 vertical ft per run at over 12,000 ft! Wrap up party in Santiago with some salsa!
Day 14
Transfers to airport for your flight home.
Learn more about our Guided Ski Tours
Click here to request prices, availability and registration information for our Chile Tour T5
Tour cost includes:
- 13 nights 3-4 star accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- All hot buffet breakfasts
- All land transport with private van & driver, including airport transfers
- All lift passes
- Two instructor-guides and one driver for 10 guests
- Trip leader fluent in Spanish and extensive knowledgeable on Chile and its culture
- On snow Professional Canadian Ski Instruction and guiding each day
- All cultural tours including Santiago city tour, 2 wine tastings, vineyard tour, and traditional market tour
Not Included:
- Round trip international flight to Santiago, Chile
- Lunches, dinners & drinks
- Travel Insurance (required)
- End of trip gratuities/tips for your guides & driver
- Single room supplement
- Ski/Snowboard Hire
Flights:
You arrive and depart from Santiago, Chile. Arrival day is the first day of the tour dates listed and departure day is the last day of the tour dates listed. You may arrive earlier or depart later and we can book your extra nights accommodation.
Recommended websites for flights:
www.opodo.co.uk – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.ebookers.com – e-bookers – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.telme.com – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.trailfinders.com – Trail Finders of London – visit website and then call office
www.aircanada.com – Air Canada (London-Toronto-Santiago)
www.iberia.com - Iberia Airlines (London – Madrid – Santiago)
www.airfrance.co.uk – Air France (London – Paris – Santiago)
www.ba.com - British Airways (London – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Santiago)
www.lan.com - Chile National Airline (Toronto, Dallas, or Miami direct to Santiago)
NEW! T6, T7, T8: Chile in a Week for Skiers
T7: August 18 - August 26, 2013
T8: August 25 - September 02, 2013
Skier Level: Strong Intermediate – Strong Advanced
Ski Days: 6 Number of Guests: 10 Number of Instructor-Guides: 2
Resorts: Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado, Nevados de Chillan (formerly Termas de Chillan).
This tour is designed for skiers who are strong on groomed snow and have a little experience off the groomed but are not intimidated by it, even if they feel they cannot ski it well. It is also for the very experienced powder skier comfortable in all snow conditions. We will provide both levels of experience with the appropriate challenge they seek and take you to the best spots for the best snow each day to maximize your off-piste skiing time. Through our “guided-coaching” approach we will help you ski the powder faster and more effortlessly.
Day 1
Arrive into Santiago. Meet your guides and fellow skiers/riders over a traditional Chilean lunch. Then its off to explore Santiago with all its history and wonder. Free night to rest up for the first ski day.
Day 2-4
3 days skiing at the modern resorts of El Colorado, Valle Nevado and La Parva at over an altitude of 12,000 ft discovering the unique and abundant dry Andean snow on vast treeless terrain. These three resorts with over 25,000 combined acres make up the “3 Valleys” of South America. Evenings in Santiago with wine tasting & dining at some of the finest restuarants in the modern area of El Golf, known as “Sanhatten”, the Manhatten of Chile. Opportunity to visit a salsa dance club.
Day 5
A well earned rest day as you travel south into volcano country. Your first stop will be a visit to the beautiful Miguel Torres Vineyard for a tour & wine tasting followed by a fabulous four course lunch with 4 matched wine pairings at their renowned vineyard restaurant – a tour favorite and the distinct possibility of some dancing in the van…and then arriving at Nevados de Chillan.
Day 6-8
3 days of skiing at Nevados de Chillan, the largest single ski area in South America, boasting 10,000 skiable acres. You will be skiing on the live double coned Chillan Volcano with its spectacular terrain including the longest run and longest chair in South America! Enjoy natural thermal pools in the evenings and dinner at various restuarants throughout the valley.
Day 9
Travel day back to Santiago for evening departures. First enjoy a stop at Chile’s most traditional & colorful living market in the busseling city of Chillan with the opportunity to buy some souvenirs of your time in Chile. Later, enjoy a final lunch with a traditional Chilean asado (barbeque). Flight departures to be after 6:00 PM.
Learn more about our Guided Ski Tours
Tour cost includes:
- 9 nights 3-4 star accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- All hot buffet breakfasts
- All land transport with private van & driver, including airport transfers
- All lift passes
- Two instructor-guides and one driver for 10 guests
- Trip leader fluent in Spanish and extensive knowledgeable on Chile and its culture
- On snow Professional Canadian Ski and Snowboard Instruction and guiding each day
- All cultural tours including Santiago city tour, 2 wine tastings, vineyard tour, and traditional market tour
Not Included:
- Round trip international flight to Santiago, Chile
- Lunches, dinners & drinks
- Travel Insurance (required)
- End of trip gratuities/tips for your guides & driver
- Single room supplement
- Ski/Snowboard Hire
Flights:
You arrive and depart from Santiago, Chile. Arrival day is the first day of the tour dates listed and departure day is the last day of the tour dates listed. You may arrive earlier or depart later and we can book your extra nights accommodation.
Recommended websites for flights:
www.opodo.co.uk – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.ebookers.com – e-bookers – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.telme.com – searches all airlines – consistently good rates
www.trailfinders.com – Trail Finders of London – visit website and then call office
www.aircanada.com – Air Canada (London-Toronto-Santiago)
www.iberia.com - Iberia Airlines (London – Madrid – Santiago)
www.airfrance.co.uk – Air France (London – Paris – Santiago)
www.ba.com - British Airways (London – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Santiago)
www.lan.com - Chile National Airline (Toronto, Dallas, or Miami direct to Santiago)
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