Altiplanico Explorer

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Premium

Group size

2-8 tourists,
over 18 y.o.

The Explorer package offers four full days of heli-skiing, taking you deeper into the Maipo Valley’s legendary backcountry. Perfect for those craving more vertical, more powder, and more time in the birthplace of heli-skiing.

Rodrigo M. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English

Internationally Certified Guide, Director and Founder of the company, the premier heli-skiing operation in South America. Guide for 36 years. AMGA alpine, rock and ski guide. Guided 24 expeditions to Denali and 32 expeditions to Aconcagua. Expeditions to Xixabangma and Cho Oyu in the Himalayas. Climbs in Patagonia include North and Central Towers of Paine, Agujas Guillaumet and Poincenot, Cerro Torre attempts. Patagonian Ice Cap explorations including first east-west traverse of northern Ice Cap. First ascents in Antarctica, Andes and Alaska. Speed ascents of Denali, Aconcagua, Juncal, Guide in Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctic Peninsula and Mt. Vinson in Antarctica (6 trips). Extensive climbs and guiding in Alps, including Frendo Spur and Grand Jorasses. Climbs in Yosemite. Former Technical Committee member for the American Mountain Guides Association. Speaks English, French and Spanish.

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Tour highlights

Gourmet Dining

Enjoy heli-picnics on the mountain and chef-prepared dinners at the lodge.

Effortless Logistics

All transfers and hotels arranged for a smooth journey.

Immersive Lodge Stay

Rustic-chic accommodations surrounded by snowcapped peaks.

Route details

Arrival in Santiago, scenic drive to Altiplanico Lodge, orientation dinner.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Comfort

Premium

Camp Site

4 nights

Hotel

1 night

Deluxe Altiplanico Lodge (double room), breakfast, daily Heli-picnic, and dinners included.

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Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Santiago de Chille

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included

4 full days of Heli-Skiing/Heli-snowboarding.
One Helicopter: 8 skiers - snowboarders - 10hrs. flight time in 4 days
Two Experienced and Professional UIAGM / IFMGA certified Heli-Ski/Snowboard Guides.
Safety equipment, transceiver, probe, shovel, and ABS (Avalanche Airbag System).
Powder Skis and poles equipment.
5 nights (double room).
Ground transportation, including airport pick-up and drop-off after the last day of skiing to either your hotel or airport.
Small groups (4:1 guide ratio for our Eccuriel AS 350-B3 E or Bell 407).

Extras

Additional flight time - $ 3,800 per hour per group
Personal items and services (alcoholic beverages, tips, laundry, etc.) and expenses incurred in the case of an evacuation or rescue.
Single Supplement fee - $ 2,400
Non-Skier Guest - lodging & board - $ 3,400

It's important to know

In the event of not flying due to poor weather, high avalanche conditions, or high winds, we will give you a credit of 50% of your unused hours from the package you bought. All credits are available on account for two calendar years towards the use of a deposit for a future trip. Due to the complexity and high pre expense involved on having a full time helicopter/s for the season, no cash refunds will be given. The refund policy applies for all situations.