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ABOUT RIO PALENA LODGE

Located in a remote corner of Patagonia surrounded by the awe-inspiring Andes mountains, Rio Palena Lodge is the ultimate ski retreat. This newly-remodeled property features an array of heli-skiing, angling, and adventure offerings to ensure you experience the best of Patagonia.

The alpine ski terrain surrounding Rio Palena Lodge offers an exciting assortment of open bowls, steep couloirs, and mellow glacier runs. With this wide array of terrain options, your Eleven Skiing guides and Experience Manager can dial in the perfect itinerary to suit your group.

Rio Palena Lodge’s location allows for easy access to waterfall hikes, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, stand up paddleboarding, and world-class fly fishing during appropriate seasons. If you are looking for a bit of downtime, our fully renovated lodge offers the ultimate in comfortable accommodations and is fully equipped with two wood-fired hot tubs and a wood-fired sauna.

Located in a largely uninhabited region of Chilean Patagonia, Rio Palena Lodge is an intimate property with only seven guest rooms. Guests traveling to Rio Palena Lodge have the option to fly private to Palena Airfield or to Chaiten where commercial flights are also available.

DETAILS

  • Seven guest suites with en suite bathrooms
  • Wood-fired sauna and two wood-fired hot tubs
  • Trips include lodging at Rio Palena Lodge and guided heli-skiing, weather permitting

DATES, RATES & INCLUSIONS

Heli Ski Season Dates: September 15–October 31, 2024

  • Summer season dates here

Full Lodge Property Buyout Rates: Nightly rate starting at $31,800

  • Based on 6 guests
  • Minimum 6 night stay required

Please contact us to inquire about smaller groups.

Inclusions

  • Guided activities, including heli skiing, mountain biking, stand up paddleboarding, futa rafting, inflatable kayaking and more
  • All gear necessary for activities (excluding ski boots) 
  • Pre-arrival planning with the Experience Team
  • Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, après and dinner, including one Asado dinner
  • House alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and in-room minibar
  • Charter flights from Puerto Varas to Palena and roundtrip airport transfers from Chaitén and Palena

*USD figures are subject to change

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