Andes Ski & Wine – Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado, El Arpa
Destination: Chile Availability*: July-SeptemberDifficulty
= Easy Duration/Dates
8 Days/7 NightsWelcome to the Andes Mountains of Chile! You will begin your adventure in the heart of the Maipo Valley wine region. From Santiago it’s time to head to the lofty Andes Mountains, ascending the spectacular road to the village of Farellones. There you will spend five days ripping powder, inbounds and out-of-bounds at El Colorado, La Parva, and Valle Nevado Resorts.
After enjoying the beautiful Andes it’s time to unwind for a night in Santiago and take in the wonderful Chilean hospitality and local culture! Your journey continues the next morning to El Arpa Cat Skiing. Near the village of Los Andes you will enjoy two days of backcountry skiing with your guide, in some remarkable high alpine terrain. Evenings will be spent relaxing in the village, eating great cuisine and sampling more fine wines.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Santiago; transfer to ski resort; check-in at hotel; skiing; evening dinner; overnight at hotel
Day 2-4
Breakfasts at hotel; skiing; evening dinners; overnights at hotel
Day 5
Breakfast; transfer to Santiago; check-in at hotel; morning city tour; afternoon winery excursion; overnight at hotel
Day 6
Breakfast at hotel; transfer to El Arpa; day of snowcat skiing; check-in at hotel; overnight
Day 7
Breakfast at hotel; snowcat skiing; overnight at hotel
Day 8
Breakfast at hotel; morning is free or options ski day at Portillo Resort; transfer to Santiago Airport; flight home