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GUIDED OFF-PISTE ROAD TRIP
11 Days | 10 Nights | 8 Days Skiing inc 1 Day Cat

Location: South America | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Off-Piste, On-Piste, Sidecountry
Ability: Strong Intermediate to Expert
Price p/p
USD 6,495
The 11-day Andes Explorer is the ultimate Chile ski and snowboard adventure taking you to all of the best Chile has to offer including Portillo, Ski Arpa Cat Skiing, La Parva, El Colorado, Valle Nevado and a personal favorite Nevados de Chillan.
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The Andes Explorer Overview

The 11-day Andes Explorer visits all of Chile's best ski resorts and features a day of cat skiing at Valle El Arpa. Situated in the shadow of Aconcagua, the tallest peak outside the Himalayas, these ski and snowboard centers will bring out the big mountain rider in you!

The Andes Explorer allows skiers and riders the opportunity to conveniently explore 6 resorts including Portillo, Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado, Nevados de Chillan and Arpa. This trip is geared towards strong intermediate to expert skiers and riders and provides the opportunity to hit some of South America’s most classic descents. Not feeling like going large, that is fine, the resorts visited offer thousands of acres of inbounds terrain to play in. The tour takes in 2 nights in the Aconcagua Valley, home to some of Chile’s finest wineries and vineyards, 3 nights in Tres Valles (Farellones), 1 night in Santiago and 4 nights in Las Trancas (near Nevados de Chillan).

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Resorts Visited (6)

Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado, Nevados de ChillanPortillo & El Arpa Cat Skiing


Steep & deep at Portillo

El Arpa Cat Skiing

Cosmopolitan Santiago

Itinerary

This tour starts in Santiago, Chile and ends in Santiago, Chile. You can search for flights here.

Days 1-4 – Santiago to Farellones, Ski Tres Valles

The guides will arrange morning pick-ups at Santiago Int’l airport or your Santiago hotel. After loading up you'll head out of the city limits and switchback your way up to the mountain village of Farellones and the Tres Valles ski complexes of La Parva, El Colorado and Valle Nevado. Surrounded by massive Andean peaks, Tres Valles offers 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.

The first afternoon together is spent on the slopes of La Parva getting the ski / snowboard legs happening and gear in order for the upcoming snow adventure.

You'll spend 3 nights at the cozy Powder Lodge in Farellones. Home cooked meals, a woodfired hot tub, spectacular sunsets and enthusiastic Chilean hospitality are guests highlights here. The following 3 days are spent skiing and snowboarding the terrain in the Tres Valles region. On day 4 after spending the day on the mountain you'll return for an evening in Santiago.

Day 5 Travel to Las Trancas

After a relaxed morning at the Santiago hotel the group will begin the  journey traveling south to the powder capital of Chile, Nevados de Chillan. En route you'll stop at the Miguel Torres winery for a 4 course lunch and wine pairing before continuing to the ski pueblo of Las Trancas.

You'll spend 4 nights in this magical forested valley, where huge storms are known to settle in!

Days 6-8 - Ski/Ride Nevados de Chillan 

For 3 full days we explore a favorite ski resorts, Nevados de Chillan, which offers thousands of vertical feet to descend; a lunar-like landscape including 3 volcanic peaks (one which regularly makes its presence known); 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.

The evenings are spent in Las Trancas celebrating the day in true Chilean style.

Day 9 -Travel to Los Andes

After stopping at the bustling meat, produce and artisan market in Chillan and a typical Chilean lunch you will travel to Los Andes, the basecamp for the next 2 nights.

Day 10 – Cat Skiing at 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 Andes adventure.

The final evening together will be celebrated with an authentic Chilean asado feast.

Day 11 –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. You will spend the day at this iconic destination soaking in the Chilean Andes before returning to evening flights home or your Santiago hotel of choice.

PLEASE SCHEDULE DEPARTING FLIGHTS AFTER 8PM if leaving this evening


Long runs in Valle Nevado

Miguel Torres winery

Steep off-piste at El Colorado

2024 Rates, Inclusions & Add-Ons

Rates

USD 6,495

  • Price is per person, based on double/twin occupancy.
  • Single travelers, can be placed with a room mate or request a single room upgrade (subject to availability)
  • Base currency & payments are in USD
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Inclusions
  • 10 nights lodging
  • Daily breakfasts & dinners
  • 1 day of cat skiing
  • Private ground transport
  • Guiding by 2-3 qualified guides (1:4 guide ratio)
  • Lift tickets
  • Use of avalanche transceiver, shovel & probe
  • Use of 2-way radio
Add-ons
  • Single room upgrade
Not Included

CASA Tours Terms & Conditions

Deposit & Balance:

  • $500 non-refundable deposit at time of reservation
  • Balance due 60 days prior to departure
  • Bank Transfer, Check or Venmo accepted. We do not accept credit cards
  • All payments are in US dollars

Cancellation by YOU

  • $500 non-refundable deposit - greater than 60 days
  • 60 -14 days from trip = forfeit 70% of trip cost
  • less than 14 days from trip = forfeit 100% trip cost

Travel Insurance is MANDATORY

CANCELLATION BY CASA TOURS
CASA Tours do everything in their power to run all advertised trips, however they require a minimum of 4 guests to make a trip viable. If a trip is cancelled due to lack of numbers you will receive a 100% refund.