When should I go?
Any time from late June through late September.The ski season in Chile runs from late June to the end of September. You can expect 80% clear days.

Although it is winter in Brazil, you can expect temperatures in the mid-20s and warm water.

How active?
A great combination of skiing (as energetic as you want to make it) and relaxation in Brazil.

In Buzios there are over 20 bays surrounding the town, each with its own atmosphere and activity so you can swim, snorkel, dive, windsurf, sail, kayak, lie on the beach, etc, depending on where you go each day.

How comfortable?
You choose to a large extent. This is a tailor made holiday with options for accommodation ranging from decent 3* to excellent 5*.

However, for the purposes of pricing on this holiday we assume a 4* ski hotel at the Portillo resort near Santiago.

In Rio your hotel is a boutique four star in the Santa Teresa old part of the city. In Buzios stay in a beautifully located small, stylish boutique hotel overlooking the sea.

How independent?
You’re very independent on this holiday, but with access to local help as you need.

Similarly in Brazil, you meet your guide on arrival, you are then free to enjoy yourselves but can relax knowing that support and help is a phone call away.

Private transport and transfers throughout.

How responsible?
Pura Aventura is passionate about the places it visits.
To help preserve the integrity of these destinations we:
• Keep groups small to minimise environmental impact.
• Work directly with local businesses and organisations to directly benefit local economies. We use small, locally owned hotels and restaurants. We know the owners except in the large cities.

• Work with local guides so that our holidays are more interesting for clients and more beneficial locally.

• Make payment to suppliers before our clients arrive.

Useful Links

As you already know, Pura Aventura is dedicated to safe and responsible travel. The links below provide useful content and more information about Chile. Please call us of any special requirements on 01273 676 712.

Country Information

FCO

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides useful travel advices on Chile and Brazil.

BBC News

BBC News provides useful information about Chile and Brazil. Read more about it.

Official Government website

Find out more about Chile and Brazil by visiting their official governement websites.

Prepare your holiday

Health

Before you go on your holiday to Chile and Brazil please check out the NHS website for advices and visit your GP or a travel clinic, to ensure you have the correct vaccinations.

Currency Exchange

For the latest information on the Chilean Peso currency and the Brazilian Real currency, visit the ICE website.

Weather

To know the forecast in Chileand Brazil, visit Wunderground.

Pura’s Amazon shop

Find out our own Chile ski selection and Brazil selection in Amazon.co.uk for a wide range of travel essentials, such as books, gadgets, clothing, etc. in preparation for your upcoming holiday.

Train ticket

If you are leaving from the UK, and want to be easy in your mind before you leave, book your train ticket or airport hotel now.

Flight deals

Find the best flight deals for your holiday to Chile with Kayak, Expedia, Vayama and Opodo.