Ski Arpa makes the perfect extension for those who have spent a week at Portillo. Just one hour from the town of Los Andes, Ski Arpa is on your return route to the airport. With most international flights departing after 8pm there is plenty of time to return you to the airport on Sunday for your flight.
Ski Arpa is South America’s only fully snowcat-serviced ski center
Saturday – Portillo / Los Andes
After you finish skiing on Saturday your driver will meet you at the Hotel Portillo and transfer you to your hotel in Los Andes.
Sunday – Ski Arpa / Airport
Adventure skiing in the shadow of Mt. Aconcagua: A full day of Cat Skiing (4 runs) at Ski Arpa. Fantastic views of the Aconcagua (the highest peak outside the Himalayas) await us on top. Guided by local experts we’ll have approximately 10,000 feet of vertical.
At the conclusion of the day we will take you to the airport in time for your international flight or to your Santiago hotel.
Note: This program is not affiliated with Ski Portillo.
Recommended trip combinations:
Sun and snow at Ski Arpa
This program begins on Saturdays, following a ski week at Ski Portillo. Available during the months of July thru September.
Price per Person (US$):
*based on a minimum of 2 travelers
*Prices valid through September 2014. Please inquire for new rates.
Think that one day at Arpa is just not enough? We couldn’t agree more! Check out these ski adventures to experience more of Ski Arpa Snowcat Skiing:
Scoping out the run at Ski Arpa
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Termas de Jahuel
Termas de Jahuel: This recently renovated, historic, 4-star resort is nestled in the foothills of the Andes, near San Felipe and is about a 60-minute drive from Ski Arpa. Termas de Jahuel features indoor and outdoor thermal pools, massage and steam baths for relaxing after a hard day on the slopes. Visitors to Termas de Jahuel will find cozy, ultra-comfortable guestrooms that are fully stocked with amenities such as mineralized spring-water showers and satellite TV. Trails through scented forest wind around the resort and the hotel has an elegant dining area.
Casa San Regis
Casa San Regis: A beautifully maintained 18th-century hacienda, Casa San Regis provides an authentic Chilean experience which is hard to find at the main ski resorts. This bed & breakfast style hotel is the closest to Ski Arpa Cat Skiing (about 1 hour away). The staff is warm and welcoming, embodying the best of Chilean hospitality. Large, comfortable dining and lounging areas showcase the original architecture. Both breakfast and dinner are included.
Inca Hotel
Inca Hotel: The Inca Hotel (not to be confused with the Inca Lodge at Ski Portillo) just opened in late 2009. The 47-room hotel is conveniently located on the international highway in Los Andes making for easy access to Ski Arpa and Portillo as well as downtown Los Andes. The rooms are tastefully decorated in a rustic mimimalist style.
