Ski volcanoes, soak in hot springs, or chase clear skies in the Atacama desert. A heated 4×4 camper is your hotel and your ride, at low-season prices.
Chile's seasons run the other way. From June to October the Andes are covered in snow, the Lake District's volcanoes become some of the best ski touring on the planet, and the hot springs are at their best. Up north, the Atacama desert has its clearest, most stable weather of the year.
It is also our quietest season. The roads are empty and our 4×4 campers cost up to 42% less than in summer.
Ski tour Osorno, Antillanca and Casablanca, move north to Corralco and Villarrica, and finish every day in a hot spring. Puerto Varas puts the first volcano about an hour away.
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While the south gets snow, the north stays dry and clear. Valle de la Luna, the salt flats, the Tatio geysers and high-altitude lagoons, with our winter-only pickup at Calama airport.
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Valle Nevado, La Parva and El Colorado are less than two hours from the city. Snow chains come included and our insurance covers snow driving. Pick up and drop off in Santiago.
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The classic cone over Lake Llanquihue. Mellow tours on the north side at La Picada, or the full ascent with a guide from the Teski hut.
A small ski area inside Puyehue National Park. Lifts plus easy backcountry, and the Puyehue and Aguas Calientes hot springs on the way down.
Near Panguipulli and Huilo Huilo. Wild, glaciated and quiet: for skiers who want a real adventure.
An active volcano with a lava lake and a 1,500 m descent. Summit access depends on the alert level, so go with a guide.
A full ski resort on the flank of Volcán Lonquimay, among araucaria forest, with lift access to wide-open backcountry.
Puyehue, Geométricas, Huife and dozens more. The best way to end a cold day is a natural hot spring.
Nomad Camper, Toyota Hilux 4×4 with full camper cabin. Price per day in CLP.
Prices do not include one-way fees or optional equipment. The quote calculator gives you the full breakdown.
The Nomad has gas heating, a real bed and a full kitchen, so a night at 0 °C is still a comfortable night.
No transfers, no hotel to go back to. Park near the trailhead, sleep, and be first on the snow in the morning.
Winter means about nine hours of daylight and empty roads. Plan shorter drives and longer stays.
The far south gets cold and some passes close, so winter is not the season for the whole Carretera Austral. The Lake District and the north are.
Volcano touring means glaciers, avalanche terrain and active craters. Hire a certified guide and check the volcanic alert before going up.
Winter is our quiet season, so last-minute trips usually find a camper. Send us your dates and we confirm within 24 hours.
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