Our 11-day Andes Explorer is the ultimate Chile ski and snowboard adventure.
Whether you are coming to South America for the first time or are a seasoned CASA alumni, the Andes Explorer takes you to the best Chile has to offer including Portillo, Ski Arpa Cat Skiing, La Parva, El Colorado, Valle Nevado and our personal favorite Nevados de Chillan.
From the trip description by CASA Tours
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Resort and backcountry guiding2-3 Guides Per Trip; CASA's expert guides show you their local knowledge
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Advanced Intermediate – Expert
- Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado, Portillo, Nevados de Chillan, Ski Arpa
- Lift access on-piste, lift access off-piste, lift access backcountry touring, cat skiing.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 10 guests
From the trip description by CASA Tours
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals · partly
- Transfers
- Use of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
- 1 Day of Cat Skiing
- Use of 2-way radio
- 3 Nights Farellones
- 2 Nights Santiago
- 4 Nights Las Trancas
- 2 Nights Los Andes
- All Breakfasts & Dinners
- 2-3 Guides Per Trip
- All Lift Passes On Tour
- 1 Day of Cat Skiing
- All Ground Transportation on Tour
- Use of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
- Use of 2-way radio
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Day by day
- Days 1–4: Santiago Arrival Day – Travel To Farellones – TresVallesSki/Ride Tres Valles: La Parva/ El Colorado/Valle NevadoCASA guides will arrange morning pick-ups at Santiago Int’l airport or your Santiago hotel. After loading up we head out of the city limits and switchback our 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.Our first afternoon together is spent on the slopes of La Parva getting our ski / snowboard legs under us and our gear in order for our upcoming snow adventure. We 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 we return for an evening in Santiago.
- Day 5: Travel to Nevados de Chillan – Las TrancasAfter a relaxed morning at our Santiago hotel we begin our journey traveling south to the powder capital of Chile, Nevados de Chillan. En route we stop at the Miguel Torres winery for a 4 course lunch and wine pairing before continuing to the ski pueblo of Las Trancas. We spend 4 nights in this magical forested valley, where huge storms are known to settle in!
- Days 6–8: Ski/Ride Nevados de ChillanFor 3 full days we explore one of our favorite ski resorts in Chile, 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. Our evenings are spent in Las Trancas celebrating our day in true Chilean style.
- Day 9: Travel To Los AndesAfter stopping at the bustling meat, produce and artisan market in Chillan and a typical Chilean lunch we travel to Los Andes, our basecamp for the next 2 nights.
- Day 10: Cat Skiing at Ski ArpaConsidered 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. Our final evening together we celebrate with an authentic Chilean asado feast.
- Day 11: Ski/Ride PortilloThe 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. We spend our day at this iconic destination soaking in the Chilean Andes before returning to evening flights home or your Santiago hotel of choice.
From the trip description by CASA Tours
Where you stay
- 3 Nights Farellones
- 2 Nights Santiago
- 4 Nights Las Trancas
- 2 Nights Los Andes
- We spend 3 nights at the cozy Powder Lodge in Farellones.
Getting There
- CASA guides will arrange morning pick-ups at Santiago Int’l airport or your Santiago hotel.
- PLEASE SCHEDULE DEPARTING FLIGHTS AFTER 8PM IF LEAVING THIS EVENING
From the trip description by CASA Tours
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Dates and prices
- Aug 1 – Aug 11, 20272027 · 11 days6,795 USD$6795/GUEST; "Cost (USD)" on the 2027 schedulePrivate InquiryChoose these datesInquire on company website
Published as "AUGUST 1, 2027 (SUN) – AUGUST 11, 2027 (WED)"; schedule 08/01/27–08/11/27.
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Good To Know
- Number of Guests: MAXIMUM 10 GUESTS
- Number of Guides: 2-3 Guides Per Trip
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