5 Day Private Heliskiing from Santiago
Experience incredible Andes ski terrain, just a quick 15-minute flight from Santiago! Landing at elevations of 4,500 meters, you’ll find exhilarating runs stretching up to 2,200 meters in the picturesque Olivares and Parraguirre valleys. With limitless access to heli-ski terrain, this adventure knows no bounds!
Trip Type
- Adventure
- Bucket List
- Private
Activities
- Cultural
- Heli Skiing
- Site Seeing
Property Details
Indulge in the epitome of luxury at the renowned Mandarin Oriental, Santiago, one of South America’s premier hotels. Its reputation for exceptional style, impeccable service, and world-class amenities is unmatched. Daily helicopter departures are located atop the Titanium Tower, 56 stories above the heart of Santiago!
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
After landing in Santiago, Chile, a POWDER SOUTH representative will meet you at the airport and direct you to our van for ground transportation.
Day 2
FIRST DAY Heliskiing
Immediately after breakfast, we walk to the heliport only yards from your room. Soon we will carve our first turns in the pristine Andes, an unforgettable alpine setting of Himalayan proportions. Your group will have a minimum of 1 heli-ski guide, a 4:1 ratio. Today we take it slowly. It will be your first day exposed to the thin air at nearly 15,000 feet elevation in the magnificent surroundings of the dramatic and rugged Central Andes Mountains. Back to Base for the night to a well-deserved gourmet dinner at the Lodge.
DAY 3 – 5
Heliskiing
After breakfast, we start our 5th and final day of our heli-ski / heliboarding journey into the Andes. After skiing, we pack and transfer you to your 5-star hotel in Santiago, for an enjoyable evening in this cosmopolitan city.
DAY 6
DEPARTURE
You may choose to continue traveling in Chile and South America or return home.
ABOUT POWDER SOUTH
Powder South is the premier helicopter skiing operation in Chilean Andes mountains. In operation since 2002, we pioneered heli skiing in Chile, Argentina, Patagonia and across South America. We can custom tailor a heli-ski package for your group to match the terrain, location, and luxury accommodations to build your dream trip!
Nestled in the breathtaking Chilean Central Andes, Powder South offers an unrivaled heli-skiing experience, accessing diverse landscapes, from majestic glaciated Andean peaks to thrilling steep ridges and gullies.
In Chile, we average only one down day per week, with beautiful sunny days in between. With the Pacific Ocean 160km to the west, the high altitude of the Andes provides the perfect combination of champagne powder in a maritime snowpack!
IncluSIONS
- Five (5) full days of Heli-Skiing/Heli-snowboarding.
- One (1) Private Helicopter: 4 skiers (1 group only) – 8 hrs. flight time in 4 days
- One (1) Experienced and Professional UIAGM / IFMGA certified Heli-Ski/Snowboard Guides.
- Safety equipment, transceiver, probe, shovel, and ABS (Avalanche Airbag System).
- Powder Skis and poles equipment.
- Take-off and landing from Titanium’s rooftop, 5 minutes away by Van from the Mandarin Oriental hotel/ Take-off and landing from Tobalaba airport or Gildemeister building helipad.
- Six (6) nights lodging (single room), breakfast & daily Heli-picnic included.
- Ground transportation, including airport pick-up and drop-off after the last day of skiing to either your hotel or airport.
- Small groups (4:1 guide ratio for our Eccuriel AS 350-B3 E or Bell 407).
- Group size based on 4 skiers / snowboarders.
- Additional flight time – $ 3,600 per hour per group
- Personal items and services (alcoholic beverages, tips, laundry, etc.) and expenses incurred in the case of an evacuation or rescue.
- Non-Skier Guest lodging in a single room, breakfast included – $ 1,680 – $ 2,500.
- Baselayers
- Ski socks
- Midlayer (insulation or fleece)
- High-quality outerwear (Gore-TEX or similar)
- Gloves or mittens
- Helmet (recommended)
- Warm headwear
- Goggles
- Buff or face protection
- Ski or snowboard boots
- Lodge clothing (comfy)
- Slippers
- Regular boots (mud or snow)
- Bathing suit (sauna, spa, hot tub)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen and chapstick
- Basic toiletries