Portillo skiing is legendary: visit this famous ski resort in Chile

A legendary all-inclusive ski resort in Chile

A memorable skiing experience awaits you at the finest ski resort in South America. Portillo is a unique destination nestled in the Andes mountains by a crystal blue lake which offers all-inclusive ski vacations.

The Portillo skiing Experience

Portillo is located in a unique high-alpine setting with unparalleled views and terrain. Surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Andes and on the banks of the beautiful Lake of the Inca, Ski Portillo arguably offers the best ski terrain in South America. Guests from around the world travel to Portillo year after year in search of this experience. Life within the hotel only adds to the magic of the surrounding landscape. With international guests all under one roof, the intimate environment in the resort is one that creates lasting memories, friendships and even love! Known to be a melting pot for adventurers and like- minded individuals sharing a friendly and inclusive environment, Hotel Portillo offers an experience like no other.

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All the magic of the Andes mountains is to be found at the Portillo ski resort in Chile, South America. We invite you to enjoy this experience first-hand. Watch the video - then come visit us!

Magical Moments skiing at Portillo

Lunch at Tio Bobs

Enjoying lunch at 9,450 Feet with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Lake of the Incas makes for one of the most memorable meals of your life. Whether you ski down after or ride the chairlift, it’s well worth it.

Chilean wine tastings

Experiencing some of Chile’s best wines for après-ski at the daily wine tastings offered during Wine Week and Wine Fest is a favorite amongst guests. With the chance to win bottles by answering the sommelier's trivia, it’s a fun and engaging experience.

Heli-skiing in the Andes

Whether you have heli-skied before or are a novice, there is no comparable experience to taking off from the Hotel and with a short flight be skiing pristine powder in the heart of the Andes mountains.

Portillo Pool Sunset Après-Ski

Portillo’s sunsets are like no other. Enjoying the Alpenglow and vivid show of pinks and purples as the sun drops behind the mountains is even more magical when experienced from the Portillo pool with a drink in hand and friends around the hot tub.

Live music nightly in the Hotel Portillo bar

Nightly live music at the bar sets the perfect tone for drinks after dinner and mingling with new and old friends. A rotating selection of bands set the mood for jazz nights, oldies, rock and roll, or dancing to a mix of classic anthems and the latest hits.

Sol de Portillo ski race

Guests of all ages can race against the clock every Thursday. Want bragging rights? Win a medal at the night time ceremony or have your name engraved on the Portillo Cup during select races.

Snowshoeing

A fun guided excursion around the lake offers a different way to experience the mountains for adults and children alike. Including a picnic with cheese, snacks and drinks, this experience is available once a week and a must do while in Portillo.

What does a day in Portillo look like?

A day at Portillo is a special experience from the moment you wake up to when you go to sleep. Kids and adults will love all the activities at the resort, making your stay with us part of an unforgettable skiing vacation.

9:00 am

Family Breakfast

After waking up, I walk to the hotel dining room with my family. They always have my favorite cereal and I can order eggs however I like them. The servers are always nice and funny and know what I like.

10:15 am - 12 pm

Kids’ Camp

After breakfast, I get ready to go skiing and meet my instructor and group outside the hotel. I meet kids from all over the world and we learn to ski together. My instructor is really fun and helps me get better. He even knows how to ski backwards!

1:00 pm

The Best Hamburgers

After a morning of skiing, I meet my family and we ski to lunch at my favorite place - Tio Bob’s. I love eating a hamburger and fries while I tell everyone about my friends and what I learned at Ski School today

3:00 pm

Family Skiing

After lunch, we ski as a family and I can show everyone my new tricks learned. We ski through the train tunnel and make train noises while I race my brother and sister.

5:00 pm

Movies

After a fun day of skiing, I can get out of my ski gear and get comfortable to go meet my friends and watch a movie in the hotel cinema. They have different movies every day!

8:00 pm

Dinner room

After a long day of fun, I meet my family for dinner in the dining room. Back at our table, my favorite server asks about my day and already knows I want spaghetti bolognese for dinner.

9:00 am

Breakfast

I start the day with a yummy breakfast so that I have plenty of energy all day. I slept in, so I go to the dining room by myself.

10:15 am

Group Ski Lessons

I refresh my skiing skills with lessons from the Portillo Ski School. My instructor is really fun, and my group has other people my age and level. We have a great time skiing around, learning together and taking selfies on the chairlifts!

1:00 pm

Lunch with my friends

After our ski lessons, I have lunch in the hotel dining room with my new friends. We look at the photos we took during the day, funny videos, and laugh about our new Spanish words.

5:00 pm

Volleyball game

After a fun day of skiing, I change out of my ski clothes and head to the gymnasium to play volleyball. I meet my friends from skiing, and we play with a group of new people. After, we challenge them to a match of foosball.

8:00 pm

Family Dinner

To end the day, I meet my family for dinner in the dining room. We share our stories from the day and plan what we will do tomorrow. I love that I can do my own thing for part of the day!

8:00 am

Breakfast

I start the day with an early breakfast in the hotel dining room. The servers are very accommodating, bringing coffee right away and my egg order.

9:00 am

Private Ski Lesson

After breakfast, I head downstairs, grab my boots and skis from the ski check, and walk outside to meet my private ski pro for a lesson. We go over some of the basic skills, and he guides me around the resort, so I know where to go later. I learn about an expert run and set a goal to ski it with him towards the end of the week.

1:00 pm

Lunch with a view

After skiing all morning, I take a lunch break on the mountain at Tio Bob’s. I join a table of people I have met in the hotel and enjoy a grilled steak with fries and a salad. With a cold beer in hand, I take in the surrounding mountains and the gorgeous lake from high above, looking for any Condors flying near.

8:00 pm

Pisco Sours in the bar

I meet a few people in the hotel bar for a cocktail before dinner. We end up mingling with other skiers from around the world while trying out a delicious Pisco Sour.

9:00 pm

Dinner with Friends

We invite our new friends to join us for dinner and walk over to the dining room. We order a delicious Chilean wine for the occasion and enjoy a tasty meal. We are already making plans to return next year at the same time!

Activities for all

Art attack

Our "Art Attack"aims to get the kids to free their creative spirit. It's an opportunity for kids and adults to paint together, have some fun and then exhibit their creations.

Torchlight Parade

Every Friday evening at 8pm, the ski school instructors give a scenic torchlight parade on the Plateau ski slope. You can watch this beautiful scene from the terrace of the hotel.

Welcome for Kids & Teens

A welcome activity for all the kids who will be together for the week. It's the perfect opportunity to get to know each other whilst taking part in some fun activities.

Pool competition

Show off your talents at our pool competition. All are invited to take part and the winners will receive attractive prizes.

Sports Competitions

On the air-conditioned mult-sports court you can play sports such as volleyball, basketball and more as well as taking part in tournaments with other guests.