INCLUSIONS :

• Half board
• Lodging at Posada de Farellones Hotel 3*
• Daily transportation (two time schedules) to El Colorado, Farellones and La Parva (at only 10 minutes).
• Daily drying of ski boots and access to the hydro-massage spa.

NOT INCLUDED :

• Tickets to the Ski Resorts.
• Land transportation to the Hotel and other transfers not specified above.
• Sodas and drinks with the meals.
• Tips.

WEATHER:
High mountain weather with very marked seasons. Dry and warm summers and cold winters with abundant snow. Precipitations usually begin in April and they prolong up to November. During the skiing season the weather is rather unsettled so it is recommendable to always have a parka at hand. The zone has 80% of clear days throughout the year, hence you may have clear days with nice temperatures in the midst of the winter, though in cold days and due to the altitude, temperatures may drop down to minus 20 degrees Celsius.
Average temperature: 8º C max (46º F) / -7º C min (19° F).

WAYS OF ACCESS:
At only 36 kilometres from Santiago, going along the paved road setting off from Barnechea, in the eastern sector of Santiago. Following Kennedy Avenue, the route to the cordillera is straight and well signalised. The ride takes approximately 45 minutes, depending on the road conditions.

Distance Table:

Santiago: 36 km / 23 miles.

International Airport: 60 km / 38 miles.

Nearest Mall: 40 km / 25 miles (Alto Las Condes).

Valle Nevado Ski Resort: 13 km / 8 miles.

La Parva Ski Resort: 5 km / 3 miles.

El Colorado Ski Resort - Farellones: 5 km / 3 miles.

La Ermita - police control: 20 km / 12 miles.

ROAD TIMETABLE:
Due to safety reasons, police (carabineros) in Chile restricts the use of the access road to the cordillera during the skiing season under the following parameters:

Mondays to Fridays (save weekends and holydays)
Up and down all day long.

Saturdays, Sundays and holydays
Up between 08:00 and 14:00 hours.
Down between 16:00 and 20:00 hours.
With no restrictions between 20:00 and 08:00 hours of the following day.

Note: Timetable subject to change according to Chile's police instructions. It is advisable to pay special attention to this timetable, for it may have an influence on your reserved flight connections, due to the arrival and departure times scheduled for the said flights.

Use of Chains: The use of chains is mandatory. Chain Rental on the way to Farellones, at the Km 9 of the G-21 Route.

WHAT TO PACK:
Skiing clothes for different weather conditions, considering that there may be both, sunny days with high temperatures, and foggy and cold days with temperatures below minus 20 degrees Celsius. Inside the Hotel you can wear casual clothes. Bathing suit. The power output in Chile is of 220 volts so you may need an adaptor for your appliances. There is neither a drugstore nor supplies in the area; therefore you must bring all you may need (medicines, spare films, etc.)

WATER:
Water is potable, however we recommend you drink bottled water only if you are not used to water other than that of your country of origin.

HEALTH:
Santiago has excellent clinics and hospitals with all medical specialisations. Medical attention at La Parva and Valle Nevado is rather basic.

GASTRONOMY IN CHILE:

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IMPORTANT: Turismo Enjoy Corporation keeps the right to make modifications in the order of the trips or excursions with no previous notice, due to weather conditions, the level of the rivers, time of arrival or departure of planes or buses, or for any other relevant reason, in order to ensure you the best outcome for your trip.