12 nights from £2,998Skiing in the Andes might not be the first thing that springs to mind for your Summer holiday. But those in the know head for Chile, where the pistes are normally at their whitest during July and August. This is a holiday with a difference: explore sun-drenched canyons and gaze at star-studded skies in the Atacama desert before a whole week’s skiing on the Andean slopes of the country’s premier ski resort, Valle Nevado. Suggested Holiday ItineraryDay 1: Fly to Chile from the UK.
Day 2: Arrive in Santiago. Overnight.
Day 3: Fly/drive to San Pedro de Atacama in the desert. 4 nights.
Day 4: At leisure in the Atacama: optional excursions and activities.
Day 5: At leisure in the Atacama: optional excursions and activities.
Day 6: At leisure in the Atacama: optional excursions and activities.
Days 7-13: Fly to Santiago and drive to Valle Nevado (1½ hrs), ski resort.. Half board with unlimited ski access.
Day 14: Fly to Santiago and UK, arriving day 15. View detailed itinerary >> |  Valle Nevado
 Valle Nevado
 Moon Valley, Atacama desert, Chile View more images |