SKIING AT THE GREAT SOUTH PARK

SKIING AT THE GREAT SOUTH PARK

Chile is undoubtedly a country of great mountains and volcanoes, and during winter it's a pleasure skiing on their snow-covered slopes. EcoAustral invites you to ski in the Great South Park, visiting the best ski resorts of Chile.

The Program includes
· Trip Length: 10 days/ 9 nights
· Activities: Skiing, hot springs, flora and fauna observation.
· Ski Lifts Tickets
· Transportation: All transportation is included as per itinerary.
· Meals: All meals included as per itinerary
· Special equipment needed: Warm clothing, photographic camera, bathing suit and ski equipment.
· Special requirements: None
· Degree of difficulty: 2 - 3
· Availability: Jul - Oct 6
Not included
· Life insurance. Plane Ticket. Taxes
Payment: 4 weeks before the tour

Itinerary

Day 01: Welcoming at the airport and transportation to the hotel of your choice.

Day 02: Breakfast. Transportation to Santiago's airport to take the flight to the city of Temuco. Our tour guide welcomes the group at the local airport. We'll depart from Temuco to the town of Pucón. Accommodations at the hotel of choice. In this mountain village famous for its active volcano, you'll enjoy an excellent afternoon and lunch at Huife Hot Springs, where you can relax before the next day's ski excursion. The Huife Hot Springs are 33 kms northeast of Pucón. It has two outdoor pools, the water reaches more than 58 ºC, being ideal for resting and relaxing. Dinner and lodging at the hotel.

Days 3 y 4: During two days, after breakfast you'll go skiing on Villarrica Volcano's foothills located inside Villarrica National Park. The volcano is 2.840 mts. Coigüe forests characterize the landscape. This mountain has 4 ski lifts and 5 hook lifts, with 20 suitable runs for all levels. Box Lunch at the van. Lodging and dinner at the hotel. On the 4th day, we'll have a farewell dinner at a well-known restaurant in Pucon.

Day 05: After breakfast we'll return to Temuco's airport, where you'll take the flight to Santiago. At the city's airport we'll take you to Santiago's Ski Resorts. Dinner and lodging at the hotel of choice.

Days 6, 7 and 8: During the next three days, you'll be skiing at Colorado and Valle Nevado Ski resorts (according to the place of lodging with possibility to ski in both two centers). Breakfast, ski-lunch and dinner are included at the hotel of choice.

Day 09: Check out hotel. You have to vacate your room before 10:00 am and then you can leave your luggage stored at the reception desk and go skiing. Afternoon depart to Santiago to the hotel of choice. Next day, we'll take you to the international airport. End of services.

** Some alternatives are included for the days when it is not possible to ski due to weather conditions:

In Pucón: Rafting Trancura River. Visit the volcanic caves in Villarrica National Park. Huife Hot Springs.

Remarks

Deluxe and superiors programs
In Santiago' ski resorts
Rates per person
Rates are sujected to change without prior notice
Rates include:
Breakfast, Lunch Express and Dinner
Ski Lift Tickets
Heated outdoor pool, Day care, Game rooms, Fitness, Ski Storage, Pub, and animated activities.
Reservations over 5 nights include group lessons
Reservations over 4 nights in Hotel Valle Nevado include 1 massage express of 30 minutes
Children of 0 to 4 years old are free if they share the room with parents

Standard Program 1
In Santiago' ski resorts
Passengers are free to chose where to ski in between the three Valleys of the Andes
Mountain (El Colorado Ski, La Parva or Valle Nevado ski resorts).
Welcome cocktail included. Free degustation of our Chilean wines.
Children under 5 years old receives free lodging and child menu. Second child under 5 years old pay children's rate.
Children between 5 and 10 years old, pay 50% of the adult's rate, based on the
Check in is at 4:00 pm, check out is at 12:00 noon.
Rates are in US$ dollars and are subject to change without prior notice.
Services
Bar- Restaurant, deck Restaurant, game room, gift shop, ski shop, tune up service.
Internet access available at reception, ski storage, fully equipped kitchenette, and balcony.

Standard Program 2
In Santiago' ski resorts
The hotel is well-known for its quality service and special "ambiance".
Perfect for families looking to experience nature in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
Full equiped rooms with private bath, telephone, central heating, TV, restaurant,
bar, outdoor hot tub with scenic view, ski room and cable TV in living room.
Excellent cuisine, specialized in fondues. 14 delicious varieties.

Traveler's Request Forms

Hernando de Aguirre 1549- Providencia, Santiago.
Teléfonos: (562) 204-9363
Fax: (562) 274-1511
www.ecoaustralchile.com
info@ecoaustralchile.com

YOUR GUIDE IN THE GREAT SOUTH PARK