Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Los Andes:

Arriving at Santiago International Airport you will meet your guide and we will make our way to our north base in Los Andes where we will be spending the next two nights. Along the way, we’ll stop at San Esteban Winery, one of the Aconcagua Valley’s best wineries, to experience excellent Chilean wine. In the late afternoon, we’ll check in to the Casa San Regis hacienda for an authentic South American experience.

Hotel: Casa San Regis

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

 

 

 

Day 2: Ski Portillo

Today you’ll visit Portillo, South America’s oldest and most famous ski resort, first opened in 1948. Portillo has the ambience of a “boutique” ski resort, with limited hotel capacity, no lift lines and open slopes.  There are slopes to fit any level of skiing expertise, and for the more advanced skiers and boarders there is an abundance of back country bowls.

Hotel: Casa San Regis

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

 

 

 

 

Day 3: Ski Arpa

Experience Snowcat Skiing at the incredible Ski Arpa. A place unlike any other in the world, Valle el Arpa is sweet music to the skier’s soul. Unparalleled vertical snow conditions and views of both Mt. Aconcagua and the Pacific Ocean are sure to make for an unforgettable adventure. In an anything-but-typical day, you’ll ski over 13,000 vertical feet of some of the best untracked powder in the world. Intermediate or advanced level of skiing experience required.  At the end of the day we will drive to Santiago, Chiles capital city, two hours from the Arpa base area

Hotel: Hotel Lastarria

Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch at Arpa

 

 

 

Days 4: Santiago

Chosen by the New York Times as 2011’s #1 destination to visit, Santiago is a dynamic and contemporary metropolis located in the heart of Chile’s fertile central valley. Chile’s capital is a vibrant city full of character, with a thriving arts culture, trendy restaurant scene, and lively nightlife. Embraced on all sides by mountains – the mighty Andes to the east and the smaller coastal range to the west – on a clear day Santiago boasts one of the most incredible city scenes in the world. Old-world colonial mansions and eclectic neighborhoods transition seamlessly to the skyscrapers of “Sanhattan” in a captivating fusion of tradition and modernity. With world-class skiing, wine tours, biking, and trekking right its doorstep, Santiago is a city full of exhilarating possibilities. Today we will explore the city and see the best of what it has to offer including cultural landmarks and numerous markets.

Hotel: Hotel Lastarria

Meals Included: Breakfast

 

 

Day 5: Mingre Wine Lodge

About three hours south of bustling Santiago, miles of vineyards flank the roads in the tranquil Curicó and Maule Valleys, where long-standing traditions and a focus on sustainability produce consistentlyexcellent, flavorful wines. Experience the traditions of the campo coupled with the best of Chilean hospitality as guests at fourth generation wine producer Julio Bouchon’s private family estate. The hacienda-style home, built in 1890, will take you back to colonial times where Chilean “huasos” (cowboys) ride by on horseback, and nature and tranquility surround you.

Spend the afternoon exploring Mingre life on horseback, mountain bike, or on foot. Your guide will tell you about the Mingre vineyards and surrounding natural habitat.  Returning to the guest house, there is time to freshen-up before a private tour of the winery facilities, a premium tasting, and a delicious homemade dinner.

Hotel: Mingre Guest House

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Days 6 – 9 (Wednesday thru Saturday): Nevados de Chillan

Five hours south of Santiago, eruptions and lava flows from the Chillán Volcano have formed unique pistes, bowls, and natural half pipes at Nevados de Chillán.  The resort enjoys some of Chile’s best snowconditions with an average snowfall of 10m (nearly 400in) and a diverse spread of terrain offering something for all ability levels (including good backcountry opportunities).  There is some tree skiing on the lower slopes, and the resort is renowned for its lack of crowds. In addition to great skiing, Nevados is home to thermal hot springs, perfect for relaxing tired muscles after a day on the slopes.

Day 6: Private transfer to the Santiago train station for a scenic train ride through the Central Valley to the town of Chillán. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel Nevados de Chillán.

Days 7-8: Skiing and riding at Nevados de Chillán resort.

Day 9: Morning skiing before departure for Chillán and train back to Santiago in time for your international flight or to continue on to your next adventure.

Hotel: Nevados de Chillan

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Price Per Person: US$3,995 per person in double occupancy

*Price valid through the 2013 ski season. Please inquire for 2014 prices.

Includes:

• All transportation
• 2 nights lodging in Casa San Regis with Breakfast & Dinner
• 2 nights lodging in Boutique Hotel Lastarrias with Breakfast
• 1 night lodging in Mingre Wine Lodge with Breakfast & Dinner
• 3 nights lodging at Nevados de Chillan with Breakfast, Dinner & 3 days of lift tickets
• Skiing at Ski Portillo with lunch
• Cat skiing at Ski Arpa with lunch
• Winery visits
• Santiago City Tour
• Scenic train ride through Chile’s Central Valley

• Casa San Regis: A beautifully maintained 18^th-century hacienda, Casa San Regis provides a traditional Chilean experience hard to find at the main ski resorts. This bed & breakfast style hotel is theclosest to Ski Arpa cat skiing (about 1 hour away). The staff is warm and welcoming, embodying the best of Chilean hospitality, while the comfortable dining and lounging areas showcase the original architecture and allow any guest to feel right at home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Hotel Lastarria: This charming boutique hotel, in the heart of downtown Santiago, is a recognized for being one of the world’s best new hotels in 2012 by the Condé Nast Traveler. One of the greatestfeatures of Hotel Lastarria is its location; it is just blocks away from the cobblestoned, eclectic Barrio Lastarria, which is home to artisan vendors and one of the city’s flourishing gastronomical hubs. The hotel’s 14 rooms have been recently updated and restored, adding modern amenities while preserving the beauty of this stunning residence that dates back to 1927. The Hotel Lastarria also features its own restaurant, free WiFi, and a unique stay. 

 

 

 

 

• J. Bouchon Mingre Guest House: The Mingre Guest House is located on the private family estate of Julio Bouchon and family, and anchored by a beautiful colonial hacienda dating back to the mid-19th century. Visiting Mingre is like taking a step back in time to colonial Chile, where traditions thrive and huasos are still commonly seen on horseback. Mingre is the perfect rural retreat where guests are welcomed as warmly as family. Activities like mountain biking and horseback riding are available and recommended, and the hacienda’s unique wine barrel, wood-stove heated hot tub is a must. 

 

 

 

 

 

• Hotel Alto Nevado: Opened in July of 2013, Alto Nevados is a 5-floor, 99-room hotel that is located within the Nevados de Chillán ski resort. Modernly designed, with simple and warm colors, thehotel is a tranquil place to relax after a long day on the slopes. The comfortable stay is complete with private bathrooms, fitness center, game room, free WiFi, and a buffet breakfast.