The peak season is July and August – the most reliable months for snow. Late June can be great but is somewhat variable. September, particularly early in the month, has been a reliable time of year for snow.

In Atacama, whilst it is normally dry, the temperature does fluctuate a good deal as you move between 2,000m and 5,600m. San Pedro itself stands at just over 2,000m.

Night times in winter (June to September) are cold, daytime temperatures tend to be pleasant, in the 14-18c range.

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

Some high altitude walking in the Atacama but these are ‘return to base’ so you can choose not to walk on these days.

How comfortable?
Very comfortable lodges and hotels throughout. Please contact us for details.

In addition, the hotel has its own spa and natural hot springs. There is a bar which hosts live music and events most evenings.

In Santiago stay in a locally owned first-class hotel in the centre of the city.

In San Pedro, stay in a boutique hotel, again first-class, on the edge of town.

How independent?
You’re very independent skiing on this holiday, but with access to support on the ground if you need.

In the Atacama you can opt to have the private services of a Pura guide or to stay in a lodge with its own set of guides on site.

As well as giving you a great insight into the country, it also means that you have lots of flexibility in choosing what to do each day – the itinerary should therefore be read as a suggestion.

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.

BBC News

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

Official Government website

Find out more about Chile, by visiting its official governement website.

Prepare your holiday

Health

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

Currency Exchange

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

Weather

To know the forecast in Chile, visit wunderground.

Pura’s Amazon shop

Find out our own Chile 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.

Maps

If you are going to one of our Chile self drive holidays you will perhaps need to know more about the car traffic. Maplandia provides good maps.

Ferries & Trains

Whether your doing one of self drive holiday in Chile, have more information about ferry timetables and bookings or train timetables and bookings.