YES! Have your cake and eat it too!
Are you itching for an awe-inspiring adventure where every single detail has been thought out and accounted for? These are the experiences that have put APEX Backcountry Guides on a summit of their own in the mountains of customer elation!
Backcountry Ski & Ride Tours
Experience all the best that the Araucania has tour offer with lodging, gourmet meals, and incredible tours in volcanic landscapes!
GREAT FOR:
Absolute enjoyment
Good to Expert
4 Guests : 1 Guide ratio
6 Guest Max
TERRAIN:
60% mountains, 40% trees
SHORT TRIP:
5 guided days
6 nights lodging
7 days total
FULL TRIP:
8 guided days
9 nights lodging
10 days total
SHORT: July 19-25, Aug 2-8, Aug 23-29, Aug 30-Sept 5, Sept 6-12, Oct 4-10
FULL: Aug 11-20, Sept 16-25
Grand Slam Tour 4 Volcanos
This one is for the real mountain adventurers, do you have what it takes to handle the Grand Slam Araucania?
GREAT FOR:
Adventure Fanatics & Die-Hards
Advanced to Expert
3 Guests : 1 Guide ratio
6 Guest Max
TERRAIN:
70% mountains, 30% trees
TRIP LENGTH:
8 guided days
9 nights lodging
10 days total
July 12-21, Aug 20-29, Sept 13-22
Sept 24- Oct 3, Oct 11-20
Andes Hot Tent Tours
You'll be sleeping in ski tour heaven and waking up deep in the mountains with our heated skin-in and ski-out Tipi Tents.
GREAT FOR:
Connecting with Nature
Intermediate to Expert
4 Guests : 1 Guide ratio
6 Guest Max
TERRAIN:
60% mountains, 40% trees
STANDARD:
4 guided days
5 nights lodging
6 days total
PREMIUM:
7 guided outings
8 nights lodging
9 days total
PREMIUM: Aug 12-20, Aug 31 - Sept 8, Sept 8-16
STANDARD: Aug 23-28, Oct 4-9
Book your All Inclusive Trip
STRONG to EXPERT/PRO
Strong:
I approach challenges in the mountains with consideration but feel confident in my abilities. I maintain a consistent and relaxed rhythm in tough snow conditions.
Expert/Pro:
I have excellent to impeccable technique with extensive backcountry experience. I charge from summit to valley and rejoice in challenging terrain because it makes me feel alive.
CRUISER to PROFICIENT
Cruiser:
I prefer moderate pitches and numerous breaks during the ascent. I slow down in challenging or treed terrain and challenging snow conditions, but I am able to control my turn size and shape with ease.
Proficient:
I choose a moderate pace and keep it moving with short breaks as needed and when hungry. I ride or ski at a faster pace in the open and on moderately steep pitches. I am slightly hesitant in trees or when snow conditions are challenging.
Premium Programs:
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Transportation to/from Temuco Airport (ZCO)
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Transportation to/from all outings and dinners
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Lodging
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2 Corralco Ski Resort passes for flex and Lonquimay Summit approach (Ski & Ride / Grand Slam)
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1 Flex Day to relax in Manzanar naturally heated hot tubs with waterfall visits (Ski & Ride / Grand Slam)
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1 Afternoon hot tubs Cañon del Blanco (Ski & Ride / Grand Slam)
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1 Asado del Gaucho with Lamb, Beef, Sausage, Roasted Vegetables, Vegan options (Ski & Ride / Grand Slam)
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Breakfasts of locally sourced ingredients
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Boxed lunches of locally sourced ingredients
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Daily Après Chilean wine, Micro-Brews, Local spirits
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Dinner at the valleys best restaurants
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Vegetarian / Vegan options
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Welcome Package (APEX hat, custom t-shirt, Cumbres de Chile book, massage, map, turron, choice local brew or wine)
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Activities Insurance
Upgrades:
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Flex to Ski Day $150 pp
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Single Occupancy
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Lodging Corralco Hotel & Spa
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Private Cabin
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Equipment Rentals (Ski, Board, Skins, Poles, Boots, Transceiver, Probe, Shovel, and Backpack)
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Concierge Services
Not Included:
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MANDATORY Travel Insurance
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International Flights
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Domestic Flights
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Extracurricular transportation
Grand Slam Araucania (Sample Itinerary)
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Day 1- Airport pick up and lunch en route to Posada del Rio Lodge and a social evening with your guide
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Day 2- Ski Resort Corralco and Summit Volcano Lonquimay followed by dinner at Nalcas Parilla Agentina
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Day 3- Randonnee / Splitboarding La Fusta followed by dinner at Trafwe
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Day 4- Flex Rando / Split APEX Guides choice followed by dinner at Maya
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Day 5- Rando / Split to Summit the Sierra Nevada Volcano and ski to the hot tubs of Cañon del Blanco followed by Asado del Gaucho
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Day 6- Rando / Split Cerro Cautin for hot laps followed by dinner at Gori’s
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Day 7- Flex + upgrade to Ski / Ride or relax in Hot Mineral baths and tour waterfalls followed by dinner at Randonnés
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Day 8- Rando / Split Tolhuaca followed by dinner at Fundo Laguna Blanca to Hotel Volkanico
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Day 9 -Rando / Split Summit Llaima followed by shuttle to Hotel Volkanico and a Goodbye Dinner
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Day 10- Breakfast followed by airport shuttle
What airport should I fly into?
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ZCO AraucanÍa Airport Temuco will be your final destination after a connection through SCL Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Santiago, Chile
I don't speak Spanish, is that going to be a problem?
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We always recommend learning a little of the language when traveling to another country but it's not necessary. Our guides are all bi-lingual ensuring that there will be no awkward interactions while you are here.
Will I have my own bedroom?
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Upgrading to single occupancy is no problem at all, just let us know when you are booking and we will have a private room waiting upon your arrival.
Is it possible to have a more customized experience?
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Absolutely, please just give us a call and we will happily customize a trip that is exactly what you're searching for with only the activities and accommodations that you are interested in!
What are these?
All-Inclusive escapes to Chile for the winter adventure of a lifetime with three programs that will allow you to leave the everyday world behind while creating extraordinary memories!
Who are they for?
Backcountry Skiers and Riders who relish the opportunity to let go and enjoy the ride will be delighted to leave the details to our experts as we whisk you from the airport to the Andes and back.
Backcountry Ski & Ride Tour
Make yourself at home in this spacious and comfortable lodge with all the amenities including riverside wood-fired hot tubs, guest bar, in house chef, and more at the Posada del Rio Lodge.
Grand Slam Tour
Make yourself at home in this spacious and comfortable lodge with all the amenities including riverside wood-fired hot tubs, guest bar, in house chef, and more at the Posada del Rio Lodge.
Let's cut to the chase and have a real live conversation. We're happy to hear from you!
