Ski in Chile´s and Argentina´s Lake District

Day 1: Temuco, Huilo Huilo
After picking you up at the airport we will travel through forests and lakes to get into the heart of the region. Arriving to our final destination we will find the stunning scenery of the Biological Reserve Huilo Huilo. With more than 250km of trails and breathtaking flora and fauna, this reserve has become the model for sustainable tourism in Chile. The afternoon will be free so you can explore this beautiful park. Lodging at Montaña Magica.

Day 2: Chile Ski in Huilo Huilo
Amidst the untamed nature of the Patagonian Forest, Huilo Huilo offers various activities such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing and snowboarding off-piste. It also has two lifts and one of its main attractions is tubing, a fun snow slide, created for the whole family to enjoy. There are two courts equipped for novice skiers and for the more experienced ones. Snowmobile and Snow-Cats will take you to the higher points for Off-Piste-Skiing. Huilo Huilo promises entertainment for the whole family. (Breakfast)

Day 3: Huilo Huilo, San Martin de Los Andes
Today we will cross the Cordillera de Los Andes to Argentina. We will leave from Puerto Fuy, on a ferry that will take us across the lake Pirihueico. During the crossing you can enjoy the majestic view of the volcano Mocho Choshuenco. After landing at the port of Hua Hum we will continue our journey towards the Chilean and Argentinean customs office. The journey continues through beautiful forests reaching a height of 685 meters above sea level. After crossing the Argentinean border we will soon reach the shores of the beautiful Lake Lacar and the city of San Martin de los Andes, a famous Argentine Mountain Resort. Lodging at Hotel Le Chetelet. (breakfast)

Day 4 & 5: Ski Argentina at Cerro Chapelco
Chapelco Ski Resort invites you to live an unforgettable skiing holiday thanks to its modern infrastructure and high quality services. Forests that surround the pistes, protect them from wind and allow perfect snow conditions to practice ski in the middle of an incredible landscape. Chapelco has a height of 1,980 meters above sea level. The maximum length of track is 5.3 km and its slopes range from 20 to 45 degrees. Chapelco has over 22 tracks of different levels of difficulty giving attractive alternatives for all skiing levels. More than 140 hectares of skiable area are waiting for you! (breakfast)

Day 6: San Martin de los Andes, San Carlos de Bariloche
Today we will visit the famous Seven Lakes circuit, between the towns of San Martín de los Andes and Villa La Angostura. The route is internationally recognized for its unique and magical landscape and natural panoramic viewpoints as well as lakes and rivers. The lakes you can explore from north to south are: Lacar, Machónico, Falkner, Villarino, Escondido, Correntoso, Espejo and Nahuel Huapi. Leaving the Seven Lakes route we will go to San Carlos de Bariloche and stay overnight at Hotel Casique Inacayal. (breakfast)

Day 7 & 8: Ski Argentina at Cerro Catedral
Cerro Catedral is named after its peaks that resemble the towers of a medieval temple. The Ski Resort Cerro Catedral, just 20 kilometers from the city of Bariloche, is situated at 1,030 meters above sea level. It offers a total of 600 acres of skiable surface divided into 53 well marked tracks of various difficulties reaching 2,000 meters above the sea level. (breakfast)

Day 9: Cruce Andino from Bariloche to Peulla
Today we will leave Bariloche along Lake Nahuel Huapi towards Puerto Pañuelos, where we board a catamaran to sail across Lake Nahuel Huapi for an hour to Puerto Blest. From here we will border Frias River for three miles until reaching Puerto Alegre; and then continue on another ship to Puerto Frías. On this tour we will enjoy beautiful views of Mount Tronador (3.491 meters). We will pass Argentinean and Chilean Customs and be able to appreciate the lush vegetation of the Cordillera de Los Andes, as well as 9 glaciers at the summit of Cerro Tronador. Around noon we enter the Pérez Rosales National Park where we will stay overnight at the small town of Peulla (Hotel Natura Patagonia). (breakfast)

Day 10: Cruce Andino from Peulla to Puerto Varas
Today we will enjoy the second part of the Lake Crossing (Cruce Andino), between Peulla and Petrihué. We navigate along Todos los Santos Lake with amazing views of Osorno and Puntiagudo Volcanoes as well as Cerro Tronador. In the early afternoon we arrive at our hotel in Petrohue and have the afternoon at leisure. (breakfast)

Day 11: Petrohue, Puerto Montt Airport
According to our flight schedule we will leave Petrohue towards Puerto Montt Airport. We will have time for a short visit of Puerto Montt to explore the beautiful old harbor and fish market in Angelmó. Afterwards transfer to El Tepual airport. (breakfast)