Las Majadas Heli-Ski Escape

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Premium

Group size

2-4 tourists,
over 18 y.o.

Just one hour from Santiago, Las Majadas de Pirque offers a rare combination of convenience, culture, and wild mountain adventure. Nestled within a restored 1907 French-style palace, surrounded by lush 20-acre gardens, this boutique hotel is your elegant base for three days of heli-skiing. With direct helicopter access to world-class powder in the Andes, small groups, and expert guides, you’ll enjoy the thrill of untouched descents before returning each evening to gourmet cuisine, fine Chilean wines, and tranquil heritage surroundings. This short escape is perfect for those looking to maximize adventure while savoring luxury and history.

Glacier Tours

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

Fast Mountain Access

Reach the Andes in just 15 minutes by heli or 1 hour by car from Santiago for a seamless adventure start.

Culture and Comfort

Evenings bring fine dining, Maipo Valley wines, and spa time within the palace’s elegant atmosphere.

Palace Retreat

Stay in a restored 1907 French-style palace surrounded by 20 acres of gardens with native and exotic trees.

Route details

Arrive in Santiago and transfer to Pirque (15 min by heli or 1 hr by car). Settle into Las Majadas Palace, stroll its historic gardens, and enjoy a gourmet welcome dinner with wine pairings.

Difficulty

Challenging

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Accommodation

Comfort

Premium

Camp Site

3 nights

Hotel

1 night

Located just 50 minutes southeast of Santiago in Pirque, Chile, Hotel Las Majadas is a luxurious boutique hotel set within a beautifully restored 1907 French-style palace, originally designed by renowned architect Alberto Cruz Montt. Surrounded by a majestic 20-acre park with more than 1,000 native and exotic trees—including araucarias, sequoias, and oaks—the hotel offers a unique blend of heritage, nature, and comfort.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Santiago

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Included

Three (3) full days of Heli-Skiing/Heli-snowboarding.
Private Helicopter: 4 skiers (1 group only) - 6 hrs. flight time in 3 days.
Experienced and Professional UIAGM / IFMGA certified Heli-Ski/Snowboard Guides.
Four (4) nights lodging (single room), three (3) nights at our stylish VIK Lodge, breakfast, daily Heli-picnic, and dinners included, and the last night at Mandarin Oriental, Santiago, Ritz Carlton, or W hotel, breakfast included.
Ground transportation, including airport pick-up and drop-off after the last day of skiing to either your hotel or airport.
Safety equipment, transceiver, probe, shovel, and ABS (Avalanche Airbag System).
Small groups (4:1 guide ratio for our Eccuriel AS 350-B3 E).
Powder Skis and poles equipment.
Group size based on 4 skiers / snowboarders per week.

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.
Non-Skier Guest single room lodging & board - $3,200.