At EscapeXperts, we believe ski travel should combine adrenaline with scenery so dramatic it takes your breath—not just from the climb, but from the view. This expedition jumps you between the Andes and the Southern Alps, offering luxe stays, heli-skiing, backcountry trails, and gourmet food with every frosted sunrise.
Duration: 8 nights
Best months: June to September
Price: on request (depending on customisation)
Countries: Argentina · Chile · New Zealand
Skiing the Southern Hemisphere
Mendoza & Las Leñas: Argentine Andes Launch
Your journey lifts off in Mendoza with two nights at a boutique wine lodge close to Las Leñas. Enjoy fine cuisine and Malbec views, then take to the snow via a helicopter drop into high-altitude slopes. Las Leñas is famed for its powder, off-piste terrain, snow parks and even select night skiing—plush alpine intensity under open skies.
Powder, peaks & fast descents across three continents
Chile’s Valle Nevado: Vertical Acres & Sunlit Slopes
From Argentina you fly to Chile, where your base is near Santiago. A short heli-transfer delivers you to the expansive terrain of Valle Nevado. Here you’ll glide across groomed trails, feel the Andes’ altitude, and perhaps try heli-skiing, catching dramatic panoramas at every turn. Après-ski takes place beneath brilliant skies, paired with local wines.
New Zealand’s Southern Alps: Freestyle, Cross-Country & Alpine Nights
The final leg whisks you across the Pacific to New Zealand. Your retreat is Minaret Station, nestled in the Southern Alps—tented suites, starry skies, wild terrain. Options include freestyle skiing, cross-country routes, or heli-accessed peaks. You switch speed for majesty and silence. Nights bring warmth and cozy alpine lodges.
Highlights You Won’t Forget
- Helicopter drops into isolated powder slopes above Las Leñas
- Skiing under high sun and deep blue sky in Valle Nevado
- Cross-country treks, backcountry lines and freestyle jumps in NZ’s Southern Alps
- Gourmet meals & après-ski moments in vineyards, lodges & mountain refuges
- Lavish lodgings with panoramic views, warm fires and large skies
Ready for Something Extraordinary?
We craft journeys that go beyond the ordinary—blending stunning landscapes with immersive cultural encounters. Designed for travelers seeking authenticity, wonder, and unforgettable memories.
Why This Expedition Will Resonate
Because this isn’t just about skiing—it’s about crossing landscapes. From the snow-dusted peaks of the Andes to the rugged ridges of New Zealand, each descent reminds you how varied snow holds magic. At night, when frost clings and altitude still whispers, you’ll recall not just the slope you conquered, but the panorama it revealed. This trip changes how you see mountains: as places of wild challenge, pure beauty and unforgettable contrast.
