Chile Ski and Brazil Beach Holiday » Itinerary

Fly overnight to Latin America. Please note: international flights are quoted separately for this holiday.

Arrive in the resort of Portillo today, a three hour drive north of Chile’s capital, Santiago.

Ski in the stunning surroundings of Portillo, a high Andean valley with the Laguna del Inca reflecting 5,000m peaks.

Portillo is small. The infrastructure is 12 lifts serving 23 slopes. Of these 10% are for beginners, 70% for intermediate-advanced and 20% for experts.

In addition to the slope network there is fantastic off piste, made accessible by the superb ‘va et vient’ lifts – essentially four person drag lifts which take you up the steepest of slopes at speeds approaching 30km an hour.

With a maximum of 450 guests each week, Portillo offers incredible levels of service, delicious food and a uniquely intimate environment for a ski resort.

As well as great levels of service, only 450 guests means near empty slopes.

Portillo has a magic to it which gets to most guests. Many return year after year.

Check out this morning though you can continue to ski all day if you like.

Check out of your hotel and head to the airport from where you catch a flight over to Rio. On arrival, your guide will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel near Ipanema beach.

What makes Rio special is the setting – it is an city spread across bays and valleys wedged between forested hills and sandy beaches. Today’s tour will be almost entirely outside and take in all of the main sights.

This morning you should take the opportunity to explore Rio a little on your own. You are picked up at a time to suit you for the two-hour drive to Buzios. Relax in your lovely pousada overlooking the bay.

In Buzios daytimes are generally spent on one of the 20 or more beaches, evenings are spent eating well or enjoying a little of that legendary Brazilian nightlife. Many clients rent bikes for their stay in order to have the freedom to explore.

More time around Buzios to enjoy the beaches, scenery, activities and nightlife.

More time around Buzios to enjoy the beaches, scenery, activities and nightlife.

Enjoy more time around Buzios this morning before your afternoon transfer back to the airport and your overnight flight home.

Arrive back home.