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SKI PORTILLO, SANTIAGO & VALPARAISO

from USD$ 2,870 / 7 days

Summary

  • 2 private tours around Santiago and the surrounding areas.
  • Visit Santiago’s historic center.
  • Exploring and sampling wines at Emiliana Organic Vineyard.
  • Enjoy an incredible day in the city of Valparaíso, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • 4 nights and 5 days at the Portillo Ski Center.
  • All private transfers included.

Day 1: Airport – Santiago / Private “City Tour”.
Day 2: Santiago – Private Tour “Valparaiso & Wine”.
Day 3 to 6: Santiago – Portillo Ski Center. 
Day 7: Portillo Ski Center – Santiago.  

Overview

With this programme, you will spend a week experiencing some of the main attractions of Chile’s central zone. You will start by visiting the historic center and traditional neighborhoods of the capital, Santiago, and explore the colorful city of Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as seeing the Valle de Casablanca, famous for its vineyards and the best grapes in the world! Finally, you will head over to the Portillo Ski Center in the mountains, where you’ll enjoy all-inclusive service at one of the country’s best centers

Itinerary Details

DAY 1:
AIRPORT - SANTIAGO / PRIVATE "CITY TOUR"

When you arrive at Santiago airport, a private van will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, once you’re settled into the hotel we’ll begin a City Tour of Santiago at 2 pm approx. We’ll visit various places of significance such as the seat of the government,  the multicultural square Plaza de Armas, the picturesque Central and la Vega Market, the San Cristobal Hill and some historic areas including Lastarria, Bellas Artes, and Santiago Centro. After that, we’ll have time to have Dinner (Included) in the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista. Finally, you will be taken back to your accommodation.

Itinerary:

  • Pick-up from the hotel in Santiago (PM depending on flight time).
  • Private tour: City Tour around Santiago’s historic center.
  • Visit the Central and la Vega Market.
  • Take a funicular to the San Cristobal Hill or a visit to the Santa Lucia Hill.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant of bohemian Bellavista neighborhood.
  • Drop-off at your hotel.

Meals:  Dinner.

Overnight:  Ismael 312 Hotel.

Hotel

Ismael 312 Hotel


DAY 2:
SANTIAGO - PRIVATE TOUR "VALPARAISO & WINE"

The second day will begin our journey towards Valaparaiso, famous for being home to the most important South Pacific port of the late 19th and early 20th century, currently the country’s main port for cargo and passenger ships. Once we arrive there, we will begin our tour on foot around the UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting the port and the Plaza Sotomayor y Aníbal Pinto, the Alegre, Concepción y Florida or Artillería Hills, use local public transport such as the trolleybus and one of the region’s elevators. While in the city, we will be able to enjoy the street art as well as various views of the hills, port, and ocean, and explore some of the churches as well as having time for lunch in a local restaurant (not included).

After exploring Valparaiso we will continue the tour towards Casablanca Valley, world-renowned for its wine production. We’ll stop off at the Emiliana vineyard for a tour around its incredible organic vines, where we’ll have the opportunity to sample several types of grape along with locally-produced cheese or chocolate. finally we will return to Santiago.

Itinerary:

  • Pick-up from Santiago (9-9:30 am).
  • Visit Valparaiso Port.
  • Main Plaza (Sotomayor y Aníbal Pinto).
  • Rides on the trolleybus and Reina Victoria or El Peral elevator.
  • Visit the most famous hills (Cerro Alegre and Concepción).
  • Lunch in a local restaurant in Alegre or Florida (Not included).
  • Visit the vineyard at Casablanca (Emiliana).
  • Drop-off Santiago (6 – 7 pm approx.).

Meals:  Breakfast.

Overnight:  Ismael 312 Hotel.

Hotel

Ismael 312 Hotel


Day 3 - 6:
SANTIAGO - PORTILLO SKI CENTER

*Important: The Portillo Ski Center has scheduled opening dates, so the programme must be coordinated in advance. Below, dates and days for the 4-night stay at the center are detailed:

Stay valid: Saturday-Wednesday

– Low season: * June 23rd – 27th / **September 22nd – 26 / **September 29th – October 3rd.

– High season: * June 30th – July 4th / * August 25th – 29th.

After breakfast at your hotel in Santiago, a van will be waiting to take you to the Portillo Ski Center, located in the Andes province. The center is considered to be an excellent skiing destination due to its first-class facilities and services. It has 14 rope bridges, 35 pistes and 500 hectares of land, making it an unmissable destination for lovers of skiing!

At the centre, you will be able to enjoy 4 nights and 5 days of an all-inclusive programme, including 4 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, tea and supper), unlimited access to the rope bridges and all the resort’s facilities such as heated swimming pool, saunas, jacuzzis, yoga classes and more. You will enjoy both sport and relaxation activities.

Meals:  Breakfast – Lunch – Te – Dinner.

Overnight:  Ski Portillo Center.

Hotel

Ski Portillo Center


Day 7:
PORTILLO SKI CENTER - SANTIAGO

Once the program is over and depending on your flight time, a van will pick you up from the Portillo Ski Centre and take you to the airport.

Meals:  Breakfast. 

End of EcoChile Services.


2020 – 2021  SEASON RATES

PRICES LOW SEASON MINI WEEK: JUNE 23-27 / SEPTEMBER 22-26 / SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 3

2 Passengers – From USD$ 2,870/Per person.
3 Passengers – From USD$ 2,680/Per person.
4 Passengers – From USD$ 2,610/Per person.
5 Passengers – From USD$ 2,560/Per person.
6 Passengers – From USD$ 2,530/Per person.
Single Supplement – USD$ 500.

HIGH SEASON PRICES: JUNE 30 – JULY 4 / AUGUST 25-29

2 Passengers – From USD$ 3,750/Per person.
3 Passengers – From USD$ 3,550/Per person.
4 Passengers – From USD$ 3,480/Per person.
5 Passengers – From USD$ 3,430/Per person.
6 Passengers – From USD$ 3,410/Per person.
Single Supplement – USD$ 800.

*The listed price is based on two people sharing a double room. The price may vary due to the time of year you travel, the size of your group, accommodation availability and not counting special dates.  ** Solo travelers or guests staying in single rooms must pay a single supplement. Otherwise, the rates would be readjusted upon request. *** The single supplement is based on Regular tours, availability of which must be confirmed prior to reservation of the trip. **** If the mentioned hotels are not available, alternative hotels will be provided of a similar standard

Price Includes

  • Accommodation.
  • All activities as listed.
  • All airport and hotel transfers.
  • All activities specified in the itinerary, including transportation, entrance fees, accompanied by our tour guide.
  • Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip.

Portillo Ski Center

  • 4 nights’ and 5 days’ accommodation (Mini-week, Saturday to Wednesday).
  • Unlimited access to rope bridges during your stay.
  • Four daily meals (breakfast, lunch, tea, and supper).
  • Free access to heated pool, sauna, jacuzzi, weights room, gym, and yoga classes, cinema, games room, activities for kids, young people and adults, nightclub, piano bar, ski and boots lockers).
  • Complimentary crèche service for children 4-7 years.

Meals

  • Day 1: Dinner.
  • Day 2: Breakfast.
  • Day 3: Breakfast – Lunch – Te – Dinner.
  • Day 4: Breakfast – Lunch – Te – Dinner.
  • Day 5: Breakfast – Lunch – Te – Dinner.
  • Day 6: Breakfast – Lunch – Te – Dinner.
  • Day 7: Breakfast.
Why is this trip sustainable?
  • The food provided is locally prepared with regional products. 
  • You will travel plastic-free throughout your trip! We use reusable or glass bottles, as well as recyclable containers.
  • Our top recommended hotels include sustainability policies as part of their mission and operations.
  • We work in collaboration with local suppliers and communities in each location.
  • We keep our tour groups small, both to improve the experience for you and to reduce the impact on the places we visit.
  • We respect and value the lifestyles, beliefs, and traditions of the local communities we visit.
Our Health and Safety Promise

As the world continues to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that travelers, while eager to once again get out and explore the world, also want to be careful and only travel where and when it’s safe to do so. Just as you take your health and safety seriously, as well as the health and safety of the destinations and communities we visit, so do we. That’s why, in compliance with national and international health and safety regulations and recommendations, we’ve optimized our operations and tour itineraries to provide you with the safest itinerary possible.

This tour was specifically designed with social distancing in mind, avoiding overly crowded places without sacrificing the experience of discovering the destination. We only partner with hotels and tour operators that are similarly committed to putting their clients’ health first, frequently using cleaning and sanitizing services, and only offering tours and excursions when it’s fully safe to do so. All this and more are just some of the ways we’re innovating travel itineraries for a healthier, safer future. 

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding the health and safety procedures of this and other EcoChile tours, please let us know so we can answer your question or accommodate your request. Your safety is our top priority.

SKI PORTILLO, SANTIAGO & VALPARAISO

Duration: 7 days

Price: from USD$ 2,870 / person

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