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Looking for an unforgettable and exotic vacation unlike anything you have ever experienced? Get a Great Deal on a Ski Portillo Vacation through Ripley's Mountain Adventures!
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The Portillo ski and resort experience is unlike that of any other commercial ski resort. There is no neighboring town, meaning Portillo is totally self-contained, much like a cruise ship nestled in the magnificent Andean peaks. Lodging options consist of The Grand Hotel Portillo, with a variety of room options to suit your more discriminating guests from couples to families, as well as the Octagon Lodge and Inca Lodges, economical options for those seeking the unparalleled experience of skiing Portillo on more of a budget.
But Portillo is not just for skiing or snowboarding, socializing and relaxing, it is also for renovating and restoring the body and mind in a natural environment that is nothing less than spectacular. Portillo has been South America's premier destination ski resort for more than 50 years, internationally famous for its majestic, Andean setting and powder snow.
Portillo operates on a weeklong, Saturday to Saturday basis. Guests arrive from like a freshman class, but quickly make friends and contacts, sometimes even on the drive up from the airport. By the end of the week, families have grown closer, romances have bloomed and guests have made lifelong friends, having lived, skied and laughed together during their wonderful week in Portillo.
Guests come from near and far, they speak several languages and they represent the full spectrum of skiing and snowboarding abilities: from beginner-beginner to #1 world champions. They come to Portillo for many different reasons . . . its beauty . . . its ski terrain . . . the warm hospitality . . . the camaderie . . . the fun. So many Portillo guests end up coming back - they simply love the Portillo way of life.
Portillo offers a unique uncrowded ski experience. Only a certain number of lift tickets are sold. The mountain offers a wide variety of terrain to keep skiers of all ability levels busy. The terrain breakdownn consists of 10% Beginner, 35% Intermediate, 35% Advanced, and,
20% Expert. In this unique environment beginner skiers improve quickly. The Resort is also extremely family friendly offering a full service daycare center, kid's menu, kid's camp ski lessons, kid's ski race & prizes, aprŠs-ski entertainment,daily family movies, game room & snack bar, and activities for teens. Other amazing features unique to the resort include World famous Va et Vient slingshot lifts, endless off-piste skiing, and first-rate heli-skiing!
A Ripley's Mountain Adventures Portillo Adventure Specialist Would Be Happy to Discuss Your Portillo Ski Vacation and Quote It Out For you! Please Call (877) 752-6754 It would be fair to say that the quoting process can be confusing, but we can alleviate any confusion by simply quoting your trip out for you.
Because Portillo requires a specific arrival pattern, arrival on a
Saturday for 7 nights, Here are some helpful tips to guide you through the
Portillo quoting process:
Book Early! Due to limited availability Portillo sells out early! Call us now to check availability at (877) 752-6754
Begin your quote with a Saturday arrival for 7 nights between June 21,
2008 and September 27, 2008: Possible arrival dates based on availability are: 06/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27
Low Season arrival dates: 6/21, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27
Regular Season arrival dates: 6/28, 7/5, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30
Holiday Season arrival dates: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26
Quotes are All Inclusive! Lift tickets (7 days), 4 Meals a Day , Complimentary Use Of Most Amenities Including Pool, Jacuzzi, Fitness Center, Gym, Aerobics and Yoga Classes, Cinema, Game Room, Children's Activities, Daycare Center (3-7 years olds are inclusive), Disco, Piano Bar, Ski Check, Boot Check, and Timed Race Courses.
Daycare for Kids Between 0-2 years Old Has An Additional Cost.
For The Hotel Grand Portillo, Other Than Family Apartments, Most Rooms Need to be Quoted Out For 1-2 Adults. If You Would Like to Add a Child to a Single or Double Room You May.
Children Under 4 Are Free.
Children 4-11 Years With and Adult Pay a Child Add on Fee that we would be Happy To Quote Out , $715, $940, $1,050, Low, Regular, Holiday for the Week.
Teens 12-17 with and Adult Pay a Teen Add on Fee that we would be Happy To Quote Out , $820, $1,136.00, $1,249, Low, Regular, Holiday for the Week.
Family Apartments Have 2 Bedrooms, One With a Queen or Twin Sized Beds and One With Bunks for a Minimum of 4 Guests and a Maximum of 6 Guests. Children's and Teen Rates as Stated Above Apply.
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Santiago is in central Chile, backed by Andes on the east, coastal ranges and a fertile valley. Founded on February 14, 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia at the base of Cerro Santa Lucia along the bank of the muddy Mapocho river, Santiago was nearly destroyed by Mapuche Indians six months later. It was rebuilt over the years, surviving floods, earthquakes, wars and more natural calamities and is now one of the largest cities of South America.
Santiago is the capital and biggest city of Chile with over 5,000,000 people.
You can find almost everything you need in this city. It has all star hotels, economical bed and breakfasts, restaurants of every ethnic background, discos, clubs, a museum, universities, international and national airports, high rise office buildings, theater, malls, fun parks, a modern subway system which makes finding your way around Santiago a lot easier, and a whole lot more.
Whether you are here on business or pleasure you'll like Santiago, Chile .
Within an hour or so from Santiago you can also find outdoor opportunities like, hiking, nature, hot springs, and skiing. If you want to venture out to other parts of Chile you can get there by bus, airline, and rental car from Santiago.
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Beaver Creek resort, located just 15 miles west of Vail, is as much a mountain playground in the summer as it is in the winter. You can play a round of golf at the Beaver Creek Golf Club, go for a hike or jump on your mountain bike and explore the endless miles of beautiful trails. Enjoy a relaxing day at the spa or cruise through the many shops in Beaver Creek Village, Avon or Edwards.
There are three different villages that offer premium lodging options, Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor's Gulch and Arrowhead. Each village has it's own charm with a multitude of condominiums and private homes. Ripley's Mountain Adventures can find the perfect accommodations for a summer weekend or week long mountain adventure at Beaver Creek.
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Boulder is located thirty miles northwest of Denver. The entire region is a paradise for hiking, cycling, rock climbing and almost every kind of outdoor activity except surfing. Boulder is a bicycle town, no doubt about it. And the best place to enjoy your bike ride is Boulder Creek Path, which is also great for jogging, walking and in-line skating. The seven-mile path parallels Boulder Creek as it stretches from the east end of town and its prairie dog colonies to the west end and Boulder Canyon. During warm months keep an eye out for inner-tubers - Boulder Creek is a hot spot for kids and teenagers to cool off. If you're visiting beautiful Boulder, head to Chautauqua Park for some fresh air, picnicking, and a little culture thrown in for good measure. Events such as the Summer Concert Series, the Colorado Music Festival, and the Silent Film Series bring out everyone from well-heeled young professionals to the hippies for which this liberal, laid-back college town is known. Don't forget to take a trip down the Pearl Street pedestrian mall - Boulder's little mecca of chic boutiques, unique art galleries, and great restaurants. The charismatic, four-block, tree-lined area is home to trendy chains and countless independently owned clothing boutiques, music stores, wine shops, and, of course, several sporting goods retailers. Colorful and eclectic Pearl Street is a little piece of urban heaven in a town that symbolizes the great outdoors.
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Canon City is located in a mountain bowl along the Arkansas River valley as it flows east from the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge. A combination of unique geography and an elevation of 5300 feet above sea level help protect the city from harsh weather conditions, making Canon City "the Climate Capital of Colorado," with temperatures generally 10 degrees warmer than other nearby Colorado communities. The Royal Gorge Bridge, owned by the City, is one of the major attractions located near Canon City. This, along with other nearby natural attractions such as the Arkansas River, the National Forest, and the beauty of the surrounding land, draws numerous tourists to the area year round.
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Set in a remote-feeling valley surrounded by wildflower meadows, three wilderness areas, more than a million acres of National Forest and towering 12,000 to 14,000 foot peaks, Crested Butte provides an exhilarating summer experience for all. In the summer, you can take in the views while hiking through high alpine meadows or cruising downhill through lush aspen and pine forests on a mountain bike. The extensive trail system provides unparalled outdoor adventure for the beginner to the most experienced. For all its wilderness allure, "roughing it" is optional in Crested Butte. Here you'll also find championship golf, world-class music, luxurious lodging, exceptional restaurants, unique art galleries and quaint Victorian storefronts in one of Colorado's largest National Historic Districts. This mountain town presides over a nature-made playground- with endless fun, spectacular beauty and not a crowd in sight.
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Discover the year-round fun awaiting you in Dillon, the heart of Summit County. Rest and relax in a condominium or hotel on the shores of scenic Lake Dillon, one of the most spectacular lakes in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. With Dillon as your base, you can enjoy all the comforts of home while surrounded by the best outdoor opportunities Colorado has to offer.
Silverthorne, "the gateway to Summit County", is only about a one-hour's drive down I-70 from Denver. Incorporated in the 1960's, Silverthorne has grown up the surrounding ski resorts, and it continues to play a major role in Summit County. With its central Summit County location providing easy access the Ptarmigan & Eagles Nest Wilderness areas, Silverthorne is a favorite Rocky Mountain destination. Shopping, however, is Silverthorne's true claim to fame! The Silverthorne Factory Stores boast over 70 brand name shops that are widely known for exceptional value, quality, and variety, and the surrounding shops and restaurants complete the Silverthorne experience.
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With Frisco's convenient location, you are at the heart of the authentic Colorado lifestyle, with seven major ski areas minutes away, plus the Frisco Nordic Center, Skate Park, Peninsula Recreation Area, miles of biking trails, and boating at Dillon Reservoir - not to mention 141 inches of snow annually and 296 sunny days per year Discover 25 miles of pine forested shoreline around 3,300 acre Dillon Reservoir, encircled by the Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Ten Mile ranges located at the end of Main Street in Frisco. The scenic Frisco Bay Marina offers full marina services including slips and moorings rental, free boat launch, storage, boat accessories and tackle shop. The Frisco Bay Marina rents fishing boats, sailboats, pontoons, canoes, kayaks and paddle boats. Intersecting Main Street and Summit Boulevard at several points is the Ten Mile Recreational Pathway. This 50+ miles of paved path stretches Vail to Frisco and Dillon and from Keystone to Breckenridge. Discover Frisco, a quaint historic town with a neighborly atmosphere and all the benefits a contemporary community can offer.
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Keystone's well known for its world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter. During the summer, the resort thrives with championship golf, world-class mountain biking, outstanding restaurants, festivals, rafting and more. Catch the tunes onstage at the Park Lane Pavilion, swing into action on Keystone's two championship 18-hole golf courses or go full-throttle on Keystone's renowned downhill mountain bike trails. Venture on trails leading through Keystone on horseback or by wagon rides and evoke feelings of the Western Frontier. Ranch-style lunches and dinners served by cowboys are perfect for good times with family and friends.
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While Aspen, Colorado is known as a travel destination frequented by the rich and famous, many of Aspen's visitors know that Aspen's rich culture and community provide endless opportunities for visitors to renew the mind, body and spirit. Located near the end of Roaring Fork Valley, the town boasts some of the most unique boutiques, bistros and beautiful lodging with a magnificent Rocky Mountain backdrop. The summer activities in Aspen are endless, from mountain biking the miles of trails through the Maroon Bells to the gondola ride from downtown Aspen to the top of Aspen Mountain for hiking. Aspen also has many festivals throughout the summer months, such as the Aspen Jazz Fest and the Taste of Aspen just to name a few. There is something in Aspen for everyone.
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Known far and wide as a winter vacation destination, the secret is out that Steamboat Springs makes for a perfect summer getaway. When the snow melts it gives way to a multitude of activities and events set against the natural beauty of Steamboat Springs. Get outside and enjoy such activities as mountain biking, hiking, the alpine slide, gondola rides, the East Face Climbing Wall, or try your hand on one of the world class golf courses. Steamboat Springs is a perfect jumping off point for tackling the rapids of the Colorado and North Platte rivers. Steamboat also has many unique shops and boutiques and over 70 restaurants. Steamboat Springs is place where western heritage and genuine friendliness are as honored as the values of a time gone by and its these values that continue to set Steamboat apart from every other mountain town.
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Copper Mountain in the summer is host to whole new set of adventures. Down in the Village at Copper you can also enjoy such activities as the Quad Power Jump, go-karts, mini-golf and the climbing wall just to name a few. During you summer vacation at Copper take a ride on the American Eagle lift which will take you up to 11,250 feet for some mountain exploration. If you are more in the mood for bike pedals than hiking boots then let the lift take you and your mountain bike up for an exciting ride down. You can also take a Diggler (mountain scooter) up and ride it down, or just cruise around the Village. For the golfer, Copper offers the Copper Creek Golf Club. At an elevation of 9,700 feet, this is the highest elevation championship golf course in North America. For those wanting a little whitewater action, Copper Mountain is a great jumping off point for many of the whitewater rafting trip available in the area.
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Salida is located in Chaffee County and is bordered on all sides by mountains. If wealth were measured vertically, Chaffee County would be the richest little county in the country. Fifteen of Colorado's 54 highest peaks, those taller than 14,000 feet - aka Fourteeners - reside here in south central Colorado. The elevation of the Salida, Colorado area ranges from just under 7,000 to over 14,000 feet on its highest peaks, providing some of the most spectacular views to be seen anywhere in the world. Chaffee County is on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. Bordered on the west by the Sawatch Range, including the 14,000-Ft. Continental Divide, the eastern boundary of the county follows the Mosquito Range, descending toward the south. Located high in the Upper Arkansas Valley, the Arkansas River flows toward the southeast, between the two mountain ranges. Colorado is a Mecca for river enthusiasts. Crystal clear streams feed nascent rivers that ramble across white-capped mountain valleys and tumble down boulder choked granite gorges. There's a reason that Arkansas River rafting is one of the most popular spots in the country. Combine the scenic beauty of the Arkansas River Valley in the Colorado Mountains and the excitement of continuous whitewater and you get one of the most enjoyable white water recreation options available. The Arkansas River boasts some fantastic fly and spin fishing. You'll find plenty of variety, with endless riffles, runs, pools, undercuts, and overhanging brush. Most of the catch will consist of brown trout, with an occasional rainbow or cutthroat trout. Salida is also home to a Hot Springs pool. Water is collected underground and piped 5 miles from the source high in the majestic Rocky Mountains. This sparkling clear and odorless water was originally enjoyed by the Ute Indians. It flows continually into the various Salida Hot Springs pools, refreshing and warming them naturally.
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Snowmass is nestled in the White River National Forest along the West Elk Mountain Range, bordering the pristine Snowmass/Maroon Bells wilderness area. Winter or summer, this area offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. Snowmass Village is well known as a world-class ski resort but is also a magical paradise in the summer. There are over a hundred miles of scenic wilderness trails for biking and hiking, and gold-medal trout streams for fly fishing. Adventurers will enjoy white-water rafting on the Roaring Fork or Colorado Rivers. There are two 18-hole championship golf courses with stunning views for golf enthusiasts. There are also opportunities for horseback riding, kayaking and four-wheel drive tours. At the slope-side Snowmass Village Mall, guests will find 32 fine restaurants and bars, and 25 unique boutiques and shops. Summertime in Snowmass is full of fun with a variety of outdoor festivals and special events.
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Discover why Vail Valley locals are really here: they came for the winters, but stayed for the summers.
Summertime in Vail, Colorado means excitement, relaxation and an incredible amount of fun. Explore the Rocky Mountains in a warm and sunny village that offers a diverse mix of activities. Ride the Gondola or chairlifts to the top of the mountain for scenic views, hiking and thrilling downhill mountain biking. Explore Gore Creek or the Whitewater Park and get your feet wet while experiencing thrilling Colorado kayaking and rafting. These activities are not just for the experienced, but also the novice looking to make their first splash. Vail caters to every vacationer looking to explore nature and sports in the greater Vail area. Whether you want to spend your time relaxing on one of the area's top golf courses or horseback riding the remote, mountain trails, the village of Vail is full of choices. Vail is known for its fine dining, colorful boutiques and live entertainment. Those looking to relax will be delighted with Vail's full service spas featuring all the pampering of a big city spa. All the opportunities to enjoy yourself are here; it's up to you how to spend your Vail vacation.
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There's a saying in Telluride, "Come for the winter, but stay for the summer," that captures the breathtaking nature of Telluride after the snow melts. Many Telluride locals originally came to this majestic town in search of our world-renowned ski experience; however it was the sunny days and cool breezes of summer in the San Juans that forever captured their hearts. When the lifts stop turning, Telluride takes on a magnificent transformation unlike any other you've ever seen - snow fields give way to cascading waterfalls, a favorite ski run blossoms into a wild flower infused meadows perfect for picnicing, a nordic ski loop becomes a unrivaled venue for the planet's best musicians, ski boots and parkas are packed away in favor of hiking boots and mountain bikes, and everyone smiles just a little bit wider. Whether you've visited in the winter or if you are planning a first time visit to Telluride, we invite you to experience what so many others have fallen for - Telluride in summer.
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The green-covered slopes of Winter Park are home to a variety of activities that are irresistible for the young and the young at heart. The Winter Park and Fraser Valley area is also referred to as "Mountain Bike Capital USA" and with good reason. The area has more than 600 miles of marked and mapped trails and they offer something for everyone. From the beginner just starting out to the expert rider there are single-track trails for all levels. Winter Park Resort is a great place to ride as it transforms in the summer from a ski area to an impressive system of mountain bike trails. The high-speed Zephyr Express chairlift is equipped to carry bikes and can transport you and your bike to the top of the mountain, this allows for plenty of time and energy for your downhill ride. For those who prefer hiking boots to bike pedals, Winter Park has designated two trails exclusively for hikers. Whether you're in search of a full-blown hiking vacation, or a gentle stroll in the woods surrounded by wildflowers, the hiking trail systems in Winter Park and Grand County including the Rocky Mountain National Park, will not disappoint. Winter Park is home to Colorado's longest Alpine Slide. Thrill seekers of all ages can launch themselves down 3,030 feet of dips and swooping turns. For the golfer the Winter Park and Fraser Valley offer four distinctively different Colorado mountain golf courses-all within 25 miles of each other-give golfers a variety of terrain and exciting layouts, all framed with spectacular mountain views. And don't forget whitewater rafting. Winter Park is a great jumping off point for riding the rapids of the Colorado and North Platte Rivers. Summer in Colorado at 9,000 feet above sea level is the ideal time to visit Winter Park for refreshing temperatures, spectacular scenery, and abundant recreation for the entire family.
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Each season provides a different experience in Jackson Hole. Experience the spectacular views from the top of 10,450 foot Rendezvous Mountain by taking the 12 minute ride up the aerial tram. Once on top enjoy the breathtaking views, take a short or long hike, or treat yourself to a picnic lunch. Once you've made your way back down to the base area you will find that the activities are endless. Mountain Biking, fishing in Crystal Springs Pond, horseback riding or climbing the rock wall are just a few of the activities you can enjoy. And for the golfers there are two fabulous courses. Teton Pine Golf and Tennis offers an Arnold Palmer designed course that combines excellent golf with truly majestic scenery. Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis sits beside Grand Teton National Park just north of the town of Jackson. Jackson is also a popular destination because of its proximity to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks with their scenic beauty and its western character.
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