Chile Mechanized & Lift Accessed Backcountry Trip

Day 1: Arrival and Meeting in Santiago

We pick you up from Santiago Airport (SCL) or your hotel to meet at noon at our offices in Santiago. We will have a welcome lunch where you will meet your fellow travelers and our team. Any rented equipment will be distributed, and a safety briefing will be held. Then, we will transfer to Farellones to rest before the first ski day.

Days 2 to 4: 3 Days of Skiing in Farellones

Based in Farellones, we will ski at La Parva, El Colorado, and Valle Nevado ski resorts, including their surrounding backcountry. Depending on conditions, we will hike and use car drops to access better lines.

Day 5: Travel from Farellones to Los Andes

After three days of skiing, we will head down to Santiago for a cultural day and lunch at Mercado Central. Then, we will continue to Los Andes, where we will stay overnight.

Days 6 & 7: 2 Days of Skiing in Los Andes

From Los Andes, we will ski at the legendary resort of Portillo one day and enjoy a catskiing day at El Arpa.

Day 8: Travel day from Los Andes to Las Trancas

We’ll leave the Central Andes to head south. Along the way, we will visit a vineyard for a wine tasting and lunch. We will stay overnight in Las Trancas.

Days 9 to 11: 3 Days of Skiing in Nevados de Chillán

We will ski 2 days at Nevados de Chillán and another day accessing backcountry lines by snowmobiles. We will also visit local hot springs.

Day 12: End of the Trip and Transfer to Concepción

We will drive to Concepción, where you can be transferred to the airport (CCP) or a hotel of your choice.

Logistics and guiding

1 certified bilingual local guide per 5 guests.
Transportation from/to airports and hotels at the start and end of the trip.
Private transportation during the trip.
Lift tickets at all ski resorts.
Catskiing fees at El Arpa.
Snowmobile fees in Las Trancas.
Access to 1 hot spring during the trip.

Lodging

All nights in shared twin rooms. (Ask about private room options.)

Meals

All breakfasts.
Welcome lunch in Santiago.
4 dinners in Farellones.
Lunch at Mercado Central.
Box lunch for catskiing and snowmobile days.
Farewell dinner.
Lunch at a vineyard.
1 drink included per meal.

• Domestic and international flights
• Travel insurance (Check how to protect your trip here).
• Meals not mentioned in the “Included” section.
• Additional beverages.
• Ski and avalanche safety equipment (Ask about our rentals).
• Tips for guides and service staff at your discretion.

• Private room (subject to availability).
• Ski and avalanche safety equipment rental.
• Pre/post-trip accommodation and activities.
• Booking of domestic and/or international flights.

Early booking special offer – book before April 30th and get 10% off!

2025 season available dates:

• 14 – 25 August 2025

This dates doesn’t work for you? Wanna make it private? We also offer this tour ON DEMAND – Please contact us. We will be happy to tailor this journey to your needs.

Available July – September

List price:

from U$ 5,940 

The published rate is the price per person, without add-ons, based on the minimum group size required for the trip.

Accommodations are referential, subject to availability, and may change due to force majeure. If replaced, they will be of similar or superior characteristics.

Some of the locations we visit are over 3,500 meters (11,500 ft.) above sea level.

Ski activities are subject to weather and snow conditions. While we strive to follow this itinerary, it may be subject to change.

In case skiing is not possible on a given day, a refund will be issued according to the activity:

-Resort day: 70 USD

-Catskiing day: 250 USD

-Snowmobile day: 270 USD

For the latter activities, if they are canceled, we will ski at the resort. If this is not possible, an additional 50 USD will be added to the refund and our guides will organize a cultural day based on the group interest.