Journey Latin America targets skiers with new Chile itinerary

Prices include hotel accommodation, transfers, full-board in Portillo and the Atacama, breakfasts in Santiago, all excursions, lift passes, alcoholic drinks in the Atacama and domestic flights.

International flights start from an additional £762pp.

Portillo is located two hours north-west of Santiago, 2,800 metres above sea level and set against the Andean mountains with views of the striking Laguna del Inca lake.

The resort offers 35 runs catering for all skill levels, and opportunities for off-piste skiing. It is served by 14 lifts, and heli-skiing can also be arranged on request.

Ski trips can be combined with walking, hiking, biking and horseback excursions through the country’s salt flats, with opportunities to explore the volcanic landscape.

David Nichols, Journey Latin America product manager, said: “Chile usually springs to mind as somewhere to go for the southern summer, but there’s plenty to do all year.

"Skiing and winter sports are growing here, and May to October is the best time of year to go north – especially to the spectacular Atacama region where there’s enough to keep active folks busy for a week or more.

"At the other extreme, Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia is full of wildlife thanks to the lack of visitors in winter. We can extend the holiday to include it.”