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Freerider Tour
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Recently ranked as The Best Summer Ski Safari by OnTheSnow.com, the guided Off Piste Focus Freerider trip for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders is where the PowderQuest dream all started over a decade ago!
Freerider features 4 ski resorts in Chile and Argentina, smoking volcanoes, mystical Patagonia, National Parks, Andes culture, and off piste powder adventures with knowledgeable certified guides.
The ultimate powder snofari road trip with summer dreams of out of bounds freeriding, powder, adventure travel, unforgettable meals and endless good times.
If you are lucky enough to have 12 days to come to South America this summer, this is the trip!
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Guest Testimonials
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"Your thorough planning and care for the guests is evident in all the excellent accommodations, dining, and nightlife...I truly feel like I have recharged my soul. I have become a better rider, learned more about the enchanting South American culture, and made some incredible new friends. I am already thinking about a return trip and will definitely spread the PowderQuest vibe to all my friends."
Amy Gonta
Freerider Tour
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Trip Highlights
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» 12 day-guided snow tour in Argentina and Chile
» 8 guests maximum. Always 2 certified PowderQuest guides on every trip
» Experience two distinct cultures and landscapes of Chile and Argentina
» Amazing road trip border crossing the Andes through 2 national parks.
» Option to hike and descend two of Chile's volcanoes, including Villarrica, one of the World's most active!
» Soak in volcanic hot springs
» Experience Northern Patagonia of Argentina including Bariloche
» Fantastic dinners in our favorite restaurants
» Cookout on Mapuche Indian family farm
» Visit one of Chile's most unique outdoor markets
» Great nightlife from quiet cafes to energetic bars, nightclubs, and discotheques
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Quick Tour Itinerary
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Starts: Bariloche, Argentina
Ends: Santiago, Chile
Day 1: Fly into Bariloche, Argentina meet your PowderQuest guides, hotel check-in, group and trip intro, dinner
Day 2-3: Breakfast, avalanche safety session, two days of fantastic skiing at Alta Patagonia and beyond the boundaries into the back country of National Park Nahuel Huappi, dinner on the town.
Day 4-5: Breakfast, quick drive to one of our favorite towns, Villa La Angostura. 2 days at Ski Cerro Bayo and it's amazing off piste options, dinner on the town.
Day 6: Breakfast, travel across the border to Chile where we will spend the next 3 nights in the town of Pucon. Dinner on the town and prep for asscent of the active Volcano Villarrica.
Day 7-8: Breakfast, attempt to climb Villarrica Volcano, Dinner on the town, Hotsprings and other activities such as rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding and more. Cook out on Mapuche Indian farm!
Day 9: Breakfast, road trip to the city of Chillan where we stop to explore the famous market. After lunch we head up to the small village of Las Trancas where we spend the remaining days of the tour skiing around Termas de Chillan.
Day 10-12: Breakfast, 3 full days of off-piste exploring around the vast terrain of Termas de Chillan, including several options to reach the peaks of nearby volcanoes. Dinners on the town with a cook out that you will not forget.
Evening of the 12th we return to Santiago. Hotel check in. Trip ends.
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Arrival-Departure Flight Schedule
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Our agents are happy to assist you with your travel reservations, saving you time and quite often money.
There are 2 main airports in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Ezeiza (EZE), for international arrivals and departures. Plus some flights to and from Bariloche.
Aeroparque (AEP), domestic flights, including some to and from Bariloche (BRC).
IF your flight requires switching airports, connecting between these Buenos Aires airports, can take 1-1.5 hrs in a ground transfer. You should allow 4 hours total** from time your flight arrives to time you depart your next flight. (Arrive, collect bags, clear customs, transfer cross city to other airport, check in, departure).
Suggested Flight Schedule:
Please schedule your flight to Bariloche so it arrives no later than 4:20 PM (16:20) on Day 1, where we will meet as a group to start the tour.
On the last day of tour, we will have a private group transfer getting us to Santiago, Chile where we spend the night in a hotel. The trip ends that evening. The next day, there are numerous flights from Santiago (SCL) to Buenos Aires, or you can book your international flight home direct from Santiago.
** lf your flight connection times do not meet the suggested 4 hour time frame, or if you simply want to extend your stay, we suggest arriving the day before/and or staying an extra day or two and we can help you with hotels, ground transportation and activities in beautiful Buenos Aires. At the end of the trip in Santiago, it is worth staying a few extra days to check out the city, the coast, do a wine tour, or hit some more ski resorts. Contact us if you need assistance from our agents with any reservations.
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Booking Your Trip
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A 30% deposit is required at time of reservation. We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express, PayPal, bank wires. Checks are accepted from USA bank accounts.
Note: Single travelers as well as small groups of 2-8 guests are welcome! We do everything in our power to run all advertised trips, however we require a minimum of 5 guests to sign up in order to operate.
» See our Terms and Conditions for more details
» Trip Release Waiver
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What's an Off-Piste Trip?
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The perfect combo of ski lift serviced off piste terrain and short hikes beyond the ski area boundaries away from the crowds, accessing pristine backcountry with certified ski guides.
» see other Off-Piste trips
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Dates-Prices
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$4,995 usd
2013:
» August 20-31
Price per person, based on double occupancy. Single travelers, can be placed with a roommate or request a single room upgrade for $1,595
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Trip Includes
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» Maximum 8 guests
» Always 2 certified bilingual ski guides
» Ski lift tickets
» Avalanche Safety Introduction
» Off-Piste and Backcountry guiding
» Comfortable lodging, private bath
» Delicious breakfasts and dinners
» Red wine, mineral water at dinner
» Private transportation
» Hot spring entry fee
» Rafting, horseback riding, massage, spas, etc. replacing lift tickets on weather days
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Not Included
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» Flights (our agents can assist you)
» Visas or Passport fees
» Required travel insurance
» Lunches and snacks
» Required equipment
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Required Equipment
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Rentals Available
» Backpack (29-35 liter) with external harness straps for carrying skis or board
» 457 Khz avalanche transceiver
» Avalanche snow shovel
» Avalanche probe
» Collapsible trekking poles for snowboarders
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Lodging
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» 3-4 star hotels, private bath
» 3 nights in Bariloche, Argentina
» 2 night in Villa La Angostura, Argentina
» 3 nights in Pucon, Chile
» 3 nights in Las Trancas, Chile
» Final night in Santiago, Chile
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