Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Group Size
4–6 guests
Level
Advanced (ski touring)
Season
Winter (July – October)
Vertic's wildest and most immersive mountain expedition: 10 days of backcountry ski touring across three active volcanoes in southern Chile—Lonquimay, Villarrica and Osorno. A UIAGM Level 3 certified guide every day, a private chef in exclusive houses, Malalcahuello hot springs, traditional cordero al palo and a curanto al hoyo feast. Domestic flights Santiago→Temuco (ZCO) and Puerto Montt→Santiago (PMC) with airport fees included. Each participant's skiing level is assessed in a free 30-minute online meeting with the Vertic guide before the trip; if backcountry requirements are not met, resort alternatives in the area are arranged with the Vertic team.
Package Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival Santiago · Mandarin Oriental
Private Sprinter to Mandarin Oriental Santiago (Club Room, single occupancy). Night of rest before the southern flight.
Flight SCL→ZCO · arrival Malalcahuello
Morning flight Santiago→Temuco (ZCO). Sprinter transfer to Malalcahuello at the foot of Volcán Lonquimay. Exclusive private house. Private chef welcome dinner. UIAGM guide safety briefing.
Ski touring Volcán Lonquimay (day 1 of 3)
Ski touring on Volcán Lonquimay: virgin slopes, araucaria forests and panoramic Andean views. UIAGM guide in terrain. Chef-prepared mountain lunch packs daily. Malalcahuello hot springs session.
Ski touring Volcán Lonquimay (day 2 of 3)
Second full day of touring on Lonquimay. One evening: traditional spit-roast cordero al palo under the southern stars.
Ski touring Volcán Lonquimay (day 3 of 3)
Third touring day on Lonquimay. Second Malalcahuello hot springs session and continued backcountry programme with chef support.
Malalcahuello → Pucón · Volcán Villarrica
Sprinter transfer to Pucón. Private house with lake views. Volcán Villarrica (2,847 m) route planning with your guide.
Ski touring Villarrica crater
Ski touring descent from the active Villarrica crater. Return to Pucón.
Pucón → Puerto Varas · curanto al hoyo
Morning touring in the Pucón area. Transfer to Puerto Varas on Lago Llanquihue. Private house. Chef prepares the traditional curanto al hoyo feast.
Full day ski touring Volcán Osorno
Full day backcountry ski touring on Volcán Osorno. Puyehue backcountry access included. Chef farewell dinner.
Puerto Varas → PMC · flight to SCL
Breakfast with Lago Llanquihue and Osorno views. Transfer to Puerto Montt airport (PMC). Flight PMC→Santiago (SCL). Airport fees included. Digital album delivered. End of services.
What's Included
- 9 nights accommodation (Mandarin Oriental + private houses Malalcahuello, Pucón, Puerto Varas)
- Domestic flights SCL→ZCO + PMC→SCL + airport fees
- Private chef days 2–9 (breakfast + mountain lunch pack + dinner)
- Ski touring equipment (8 days)
- Avalanche safety equipment (8 days)
- Private Sprinter + driver (8 days)
- UIAGM Level 3 guide (10 days)
- 2 Malalcahuello hot springs sessions
- National park entries
- Traditional cordero al palo evening
- Traditional curanto al hoyo feast
- Global Rescue mountain / rescue insurance (upon request)
- Vertic Kit · digital album + reels
Not Included
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages beyond house supply
- Technical ski clothing
- Ski equipment beyond programme (available on request)
Pricing per Person
Group discounts apply. Price includes everything listed above.
No commitment. Free 30-min planning session.
Custom dates, group sizes, or modifications? We adapt every package to your needs.