Experience the adventure of skiing the active volcanoes of Chile. Reach the live craters and then ski down their fantastic backcountry slopes.
You can go skiing and snowboarding on-piste and off-piste. Summer skiing in Chile is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Chile Ski Tour Highlights
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Before we kick off our ski tour in Chile’s Lake and Volcano District, you should take a day or two to adjust to local time and recover from your travels, and allow for any flight or luggage delays. You should fly into Temuco airport (ZCO).
In Chile, domestic flights are operated by 3 local airline companies: Latam, Sky Airline and JetSmart.
Official Airport Transfer
The official shuttle company at Temuco’s Airport is called TransAraucania.
They are the only authorized shuttle company at the airport, and their staff wears a blue and green uniform. By contract with the airport, they must have available transport based in the domestic flights arriving every day.
They have a counter at the airport, right next to the automatic doors (from the baggage carrousel). They offer regular and private shuttles to Temuco at $30.000 pesos (USD $40 per vehicle). You don’t need reservations and you can pay in Credit Card or Cash. The ATM’s is on second floor.
All their shuttle services will drop you off at the hotel or address you are staying in Temuco.
Driving time is approximately 35 minutes.
For the pre-night stay, we recommend staying at Best Western Ferrat Hotel in Temuco city, which is well-located with lots of restaurants and other facilities just a short walk away.
Our meeting hotel address is: Juan Reusch #445, Temuco
English-Spanish speaking (6:1 guest-to-guide ratio)
English-Spanish speaking (4:1 guest-to-guide ratio)
Modern Mercedez-Benz Sprinter
At Corralco Hotel & SPA
At Antumalal Hotel & SPA
At Nothofagus Hotel & SPA
To all ski resorts
Alpine and backcountry skiing, volcano ascent and hot springs
In Huilo-Huilo
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners. We also include the first glass of Chilean wine, beer or soft drink during our group dinners
+ 1 glass of Chilean wine, 1 beer or 1 soft drink during our group dinners
Drinking water, isotonic drinks, trail-mix, fresh fruit and home-made energy bars
At restaurants and hotels
Medical and accident
For Volcano ascent. Includes crampons, ice axe, helmet, gloves, leg warmer, backpack, jacket, mountain boots
To hot springs and national parks
International & Domestic
Beverages & Cocktaiks, SPA and laundry services
Travel & trip cancellation
At the end of the trip, gratuity for the crew for a job well done is highly appreciated. We encourage you to use your discretion and tip according to the caliber of service you receive.
Our local team will meet you at Best Western Ferrat Hotel in Temuco at 9am. We'll then drive to the first resort of your ski trip: Corralco Ski Resort.
This fantastic ski resort is known for its excellent snow conditions, and is located at the foothill of an active Lonquimay volcano. This wild protected area features amazing Araucaria tree forests.
Upon arrival, we'll proceed to the ski fit and safety training before skiing the slopes of the Lonquimay Volcano.
Accommodation: Corralco Hotel & SPA
Meals: Lunch and welcome dinner
Get ready to enjoy the excellent slopes and unmatched snow conditions of this ski center. Corralco offers 500 acres (200 hectares) of uncrowded ski runs for all levels of ski and snowboard lovers.
Additionally, if the weather is favorable, we’ll ascend the Lonquimay volcano and reach its massive crater (2.865 meters / 9.400 feet). From the end of the top lift, it takes about 2 hours to reach the top.
After then, we start skiing off-piste to the bottom of the slopes. This activity is strictly reserved for those people in strong physical condition and an advanced level of skiing.
Accommodation: Corralco Hotel & SPA
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Today, in the morning, we’ll enjoy summer skiing in Corralco Ski Resort before heading to Pucón, Chile’s capital of adventure tourism located at the foot of the Villarrica Volcano.
Accommodation: Antumalal Hotel & SPA
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Early morning, we will go to Pucón Ski Resort located at the base of the Villarrica Volcano (2.847 meters / 9.340 feet).
If the weather permits, we’ll hike up to the top until reaching the active crater.
Finally, we’ll ski off-piste all the way down to the base of the volcano.
Accommodation: Antumalal Hotel & SPA
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
For our rest day, we will visit a wonderful thermal complex located in the environs of the Villarrica National Park. We’ll see several majestic snow-capped volcanoes such as Quetrupillan and Rucapillan.
The Geométricas Hot Springs are located in the environs of the park, Due to the volcanic activity in this part of Chile, they offer the perfect combination of thermal facilities and natural surroundings.
Afterwards, we’ll head south having a wonderful view of Calafquén Lake and drive back to Pucon.
Accommodation: Antumalal Hotel & SPA
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
In the morning, we’ll explore the off-piste areas of Pucón Ski Resort. Then, we’ll drive to Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, our last destination for summer skiing.
Upon our arrival, we will enjoy a well-deserved relaxation at the SPA.
Optional: Try to climb Villarrica volcano if weather conditions were not good the day before.
Accommodation: Nothofagus Hotel & SPA
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
One more time, we’ll experience the fantastic adventure of climbing and skiing active volcanoes.
After an early morning breakfast, we’ll go off-road through the native forest until we reach the snow. There, a Cat-ski and snowmobiles will take us to a plateau at the skirts of Mocho-Choshuenco volcanoes.
As there aren’t any ski lifts, skinning and hiking are the only ways to reach the top of both volcanoes: Mocho (2.422 meters / 7.946 feet) and Choshuenco (2.415 meters / 7.923 feet).
Accommodation: Nothofagus Hotel & SPA
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and farewell dinner
Sadly it is time to say good bye to Chile's Lake and Volcano District.
Transfer in the morning from Huilo-Huilo to Temuco Airport (ZCO) according to flight schedule.
End of our services.
Meals: Breakfast
