Chile Volcanoes Ski Tour

Advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders. Guided backcountry ski touring on Chiles majestic volcanos, soak in natural hot springs, and experience the vivid local culture. September-October

The Chile Volcanoes 9-day ski tour takes us deeper into the southern Andes. Our goal: summit three of Southern Chile’s most beautiful volcanos via alpine ski touring, randonee or splitboarding. The volcanos, Llaima, Villarrica, and Lonquimay soar thousands of meters above the fertile lands and national reserves of Chile’s stunning Araucaria region.

The three alpine descents alone offer over 15,000 vertical feet of classic volcanic skiing, and we will explore thousands more in the days between.

	Guest Testimonials
"Such an intense ski adventure. A true mix of fire and ice!!" Greg Hawkins Chile Volcanos Tour

	Trip Highlights
» 9 day-guided randonee ski tour in Chile » 8 guests maximum » Experience Chilean culture and landscapes » Ski tour and descend 3 beautiful Chilean volcanoes » Soak in volcanic hot springs » Fantastic dinners and red wine » Farewell cookout on Mapuche Indian farm

Quick Tour Itinerary

This trip is not ski lift assisted.

Starts: Temuco, Chile
Ends: Temuco

Day 1: Fly into Temuco airport, meet your PowderQuest guides, short drive to village of Malalcahuello, hotel check-in, group and trip intro, dinner.

Day 2-3: Breakfast, full days touring and skiing on Volcano Llonquimay (2,865 m/ 9,400 ft), home of Corralco Ski Resort, relax in local hot springs, dinner.

Day 4: Breakfast, travel to Llaima, home of Las Araucarias ski resort, afternoon ski tour on the volcano. Overnight in lodge with dinner.

Day 5: Breakfast, attempt to ski tour to the crater of Volcan Llaima (3125 m/10,253 ft), free afternoon, dinner.

Day 6: Breakfast, short ski tour, travel to Pucon, hotel check in, prep for tomorrows backcountry ski touring on Villarrica Volcano, dinner.

Day 7-8: 2 days to summit active Volcano Vilarrica (2,840 m/ 9317 ft) Dinner on the town, hot springs and traditional cook out at Mapuche Indian Farm.

Day 9: Breakfast and private transfer to Temuco airport

Arrival-Departure Flight Schedule

Our agents will be happy to assist you with your travel reservations.

You need to fly to Santiago (SCL), Chile and connect to Temuco (ZCO). Please schedule your flight to Temuco on LAN for the following schedule: Flight LA231 departing Santiago at 10:20 AM arriving to Temuco at 11:45 AM.

On the last day of tour, we will have a private group transfer getting us to Temuco (ZCO), Chile airport at 3 PM so you can fly to Santiago (SCL). We suggest LAN flight LA232. Departs ZCO: 16:10, Arrives SCL: 17:30. From Santiago you can fly home on an international flight.

In addition, Santiago is worth visiting for a few days. We can arrange hotels, transfers, day tour, more skiing, etc. Contact us if you need assistance from our agents with any reservations.

Booking Your Trip

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.

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	What is a Backcountry Touring Focus Trip?
Explore the Andes with your backcountry ski guide on backcountry touring skis or splitboard. Nights in warm, cozy lodges or backcountry huts. Off piste days if we can't tour (weather, other factors). » see other backcountry trips

	Dates-Prices
$2,695 usd 2012 » September 22-30 Price per person, based on double occupancy. Single travelers can be placed with a roommate or request a single room upgrade for $795.

	Trip Includes
» Maximum 8 guests » 2 certified backcountry ski guides » Avalanche Safety review » Backcountry guiding » 2 hotsprings entry fees » Lodging » Breakfasts and dinners » Red wine at dinner » Private transportation

	Not Included
» Flights (our agents can assist you) » Visas or Passport fees » Required travel insurance » Lunches and snacks » Lift tickets should you decide to ski inbounds » Required equipment

Required Equipment

Rentals may be available
» 35-40L backpack with harness straps for carrying skis or split board
» 457 Khz avalanche transceiver
» Backcountry ski shovel
» Avalanche probe
» Boot Crampons
» Ice Axe

Skiers: randonee skis with minimum 85-95mm waist with either Telemark backcountry ski bindings or Alpine Touring system, skins, ski crampons
Snowboarders: splitboard, skins, crampons, and collapsible trekking/ski poles. NO SNOWSHOES

	Lodging
» Double occupancy » Single room upgrade available » We will stay in cozy heated lodges and wood cabins » 3 nights in Malalcahuello » 2 night in Llaima » 3 nights in Pucon, Chile