Chile Volcano Skiing + Splitboarding Adventure Tour

Country: Chile, South America
Style: Human-Powered Touring
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
Dates: Inquire

The ultimate volcano skiing adventure. If you’re looking for the best splitboarding and ski touring in Chile, there’s no better expedition than our Chile Volcanos Backcountry Tour. Our expert ski guides lead you deep into the Andes to the stellar volcano ski touring on Volcano Lonquimay, Volcano Villarrica, and other nearby off-radar gems. This guided ski mountaineering journey will take you to some of the most pristine backcountry terrain in south Chile. A place PowderQuest proudly has called home for over 25 years. After full days of volcano skiing + snowboarding, you’ll settle into comfortable lodges, refuel on locally sourced dinners and sample iconic Chilean red wines.

PowderQuest

Trip Highlights

  • Professionally guided adventures and ski mountaineering on classic snow drenched Chilean volcanos
  • Soak in volcanic mineral hot springs after an adventurous day in The Andes
  • Discover southern Chile’s stunning landscapes and old growth forests, including the Araucaria; beautiful living fossils known as “monkey puzzle trees”
  • Immerse in the friendly local culture of Pucon; Chile’s adventure capital
  • Delicious regional cuisine and red wines- fresh trout, wild boar, veggies, handmade empanadas, pastel de choclo and Merkén spice created by the Indigenous Mapuche

Trip Highlights​

Itinerary

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  • Arrive to Temuco by 9:00 am via a short domestic flight from Santiago (we suggest arriving to Santiago the day before to catch up after your international flight and explore the city)
  • Meet PowderQuest ski guides and group
  • Travel towards Volcano Lonquimay through the sacred lands of the Indigenous Mapuche
  • Take in the beautiful landscape of expansive farmland, natural reserves, and thermal hot springs
  • Check into our lodge in Malalcahuello
  • Mountain and avalanche safety introduction
  • Group dinner with local Chilean food and wine
  • Group breakfast at our lodge
  • 2 full days ski touring the local backcountry
  • Weather and conditions permitting, a summit of Lonquimay Volcano - 9400 ft / 2865 m
  • Options for a recharging soak in the valley's local hot springs
  • Group dinner at our lodge with local Chilean food and wine
  • Group breakfast
  • Travel to Pucon, bordering beautiful Lake Villarrica
  • Days of ski touring the skirts of active volcanos, backcountry secrets and see epic panoramic views of the Lake District and smoking active cones in the distance
  • Conditions permitting, summit and ski Volcano Villarrica - 9317 ft / 2840 m
  • Post ski, enjoy thermal hot springs, mountain town cafes, pubs, and authentic local food at our select favorite restaurants in Pucon
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Pack up, check out, return to Temuco
  • Catch afternoon/evening return flights to Santiago
  • Adios Amigos!

Is This Trip For Me?

guided trips

Experienced ski tourers and splitboarders welcome. This trip requires previous backcountry touring experience and individuals who are physically up for the challenge and craving for adventure. The volcanic terrain will be varied, steep, and slightly technical. Expect variable weather and a mix of powder, ice and corn snow. More on ability levels

Trip Essentials

Support
  • 2 full-time guides, certified by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA), the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG), or the Argentine Mountain Guide Association (AAGM)
  • private ground transportation
  • all trip logistics
  • avalanche and mountain safety review
Accommodations
  • comfortable lodging, private bath
Meals
  • daily breakfast
  • authentic dinners
  • Chilean red wine

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Accommodations

lodge

Malacahuello

Relax in our comfortable family run quaint 3-star lodge, surrounded by beautiful lush green farmland, snow covered volcanoes and crystal clear rivers. Rooms feature private bath, central heating and free WIFI.

pucon hotel

Pucon

In the heart of downtown Pucon our comfortable bed and breakfast is our home for 4 nights. Centrally located with walking access to cafes, bars and the town's cultural markets once we are off the mountain.

Book Trip Now

Ski the most dramatic terrain in the southern Andes. Reserve your spot on this epic volcano ski tour today.

Pricing Details at a Glance:

  • $ per person, based on twin or double share occupancy, private bath.
  • Solo Travelers: Will be paired with another same gender guest in a twin share room, private bath.
  • Privacy Please: Single rooms available for a $ upgrade.
  • Payment: A 25% deposit plus any costs for optional extras is required at time of reservation. Final payments 90 days before trip departure.
Questions? Call us at 1-888-565-7158 or contact us via email.

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