Day Trip to Valle Nevado from Santiago: Skiing and Mountain Adventures

Day 1: Mountain Skiing Day

Santiago to Valle Nevado, Chile on May 2, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Café Haiti, Santiago

Enjoy a Chilean breakfast with specialties like marraqueta bread and avocado before setting off. Café Haiti opens early, making it a convenient start for your mountain day.
CLP7000, 0h30m

8:15am

Travel from Santiago to Valle Nevado

Depart from Santiago by car or shuttle, heading eastwards along the Ruta 57, a scenic 1.5 to 2-hour drive into the Andes mountains to reach Valle Nevado ski resort.
CLP15000 (shuttle), 2h0m

10:15am

Explore Valle Nevado Ski Resort

Spend the morning skiing or snowboarding on the resort’s excellent slopes. Valle Nevado offers ski rentals and lessons if needed, with runs suitable for all levels. The resort is open from 9am to 4pm.
CLP40000 (ski pass approx.), 3h30m

1:45pm

Lunch at Los Tres Pioneros Restaurant

Enjoy traditional Chilean mountain cuisine overlooking spectacular Andes views. This cozy restaurant serves hearty meals perfect after skiing.
CLP12000, 1h0m

2:45pm

Continue skiing or snowboarding

Return to the slopes for more fun in the afternoon or explore other leisure activities like snowshoeing or taking scenic chairlift rides before heading back.
Included in ski pass, 1h15m

4:00pm

Travel back to Santiago

Begin your journey back down to Santiago, arriving by early evening after a memorable day in the Andes.
Included in shuttle fare, 2h0m

6:15pm

Dinner at Bocanáriz, Santiago

Relax after your day with wine and dinner at Bocanáriz, a renowned wine bar and restaurant offering some of Chile’s best wine pairings and small plates. Open from 6pm.
CLP18000, 1h30m
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