Snowtime

What Snowtime does

Snowtime is a São Paulo-headquartered, privately held Brazilian travel agency that curates and resells ski and adventure vacation packages to affluent Brazilian consumers. Founded in 1987 (with ski specialization since 1995) and holding IATA accreditation (57.51445.0), the company operates under the trade name "Snowtime | Viagens Ski & Adventure" and serves destinations across North America (USA, Canada), South America (Argentina, Chile), and Europe (Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Andorra), including dedicated pages for premium operators such as Club Med, Telluride Ski Resort, CMH Heli-Skiing, SeaDream Yacht Club, and Ski Butlers.

The core offering is a packaged ski travel product bundling transport, accommodation (luxury hotels, condominiums, private chalets), equipment rental, and on-trip support, augmented by a "Special Adventures" vertical covering bike tours, trekking, wine tours, cruises, and heli-skiing. The underlying technology is a WordPress-based marketing and inquiry website (snowtime.com.br) without a public API, mobile app, or proprietary booking engine; all package customization is delivered manually by a small (1–10) team of destination experts reachable via phone, WhatsApp, and email.

Revenue is generated on a commission basis from packaged bookings sold direct-to-consumer at quote-based prices with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers or contract values. Go-to-market is direct sales through the website, WhatsApp, and phone, supported by organic social (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter), an email newsletter, and a content/blog channel. The company has no disclosed external funding, parent entity, or institutional ownership, and reports no revenue, headcount detail, or management roster publicly.

Name

Snowtime

Legal name

Snowtime

Website

https://snowtime.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Snowtime is a São Paulo-based, privately held Brazilian travel agency that curates and resells premium ski and adventure vacation packages — including lodging, equipment, and ancillary services — to affluent Brazilian consumers traveling to resorts across the Americas and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski and Adventure Travel Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Tour Operators (56152), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Adventure Experiences (Ski Touring, Snowshoeing, Dog Sledding) (THAJABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain & Ski Homes (THAMAAAG), Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins) (THAMADAL)

Keywords

• Ski travel packages
• Adventure travel agency
• Ski vacation planning
• Heli-skiing experiences
• Luxury ski accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Travel Packages and Accommodation Bookings: Snowtime generates revenue through commission-based sales of ski and adventure travel packages, including hotel bookings, resort accommodations, and complete travel itineraries to ski destinations worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Snowtime is a Brazilian travel agency that curates and sells customized ski and adventure vacation packages to world-class destinations across North America, South America, and Europe. The offering combines lodging (luxury hotels, condominiums, private chalets), equipment rentals, heli-skiing, Club Med all-inclusive options, yacht cruises, and themed adventure trips (cycling, trekking, wine tours) into end-to-end itineraries handled by expert travel consultants via phone, WhatsApp, and website inquiries.

Product overview

Snowtime is a specialized ski and adventure travel agency offering comprehensive travel packages to ski destinations worldwide. The core offering consists of ski travel packages (covering North America, South America, and Europe) paired with a portfolio of accommodation options ranging from luxury hotels and condominiums to private houses and chalets. Additional offerings include adventure travel modules (bike tours, trekking, wine tours, cruises), equipment rental services (Ski Butlers), heli-skiing experiences (CMH), Club Med all-inclusive packages, and special destination experiences. The company provides personalized trip planning with 24-hour support during travels and expert guidance on ski resorts and local attractions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Viagens Ski & Adventure: Ski and adventure travel brand serving Brazilian travelers to global ski destinations

Products and services

• Ski Travel Packages Specialized ski and snowboard travel packages to destinations across North America, South America, and Europe including Canada, USA, Argentina, Chile, Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Andorra, and Club Med resorts, targeted at affluent Brazilian travelers.
• Hotels and Condominiums Luxury hotel and condominium accommodations at ski resorts including Mountain Lodge Telluride, Hayden Lodge, Viceroy, Hotel Lumiere, Hotel Madeline, The Crestwood, The Timberline, and others across major ski destinations.
• Houses and Chalets Private homes, chalets, and vacation rentals available in the USA (Aspen, Snowmass) and Europe (France, Switzerland), offering more space and privacy than traditional hotels for family and group ski vacations.
• Special Adventures Specialized adventure travel packages including bike tours via Backroads and DuVine, Canada rail experiences, Peru trekking to Machu Picchu, Mendoza wine tours, Atacama Desert tours, Ireland horseback riding, and cruise packages.
• SeaDream Yacht Cruises Luxury yacht cruise experiences offered through SeaDream Yacht Club, featuring intimate ships with 108 passengers in 54 suites, visiting private yacht harbors and ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships in Europe, Mediterranean, and Caribbean.
• CMH Heli-Skiing Heli-skiing experiences through CMH Heli-Skiing, providing access to untouched powder snow via helicopter drops at premier destinations.
• Club Med Packages All-inclusive ski vacation packages through Club Med resort network, featuring ski-in/ski-out accommodations and comprehensive resort amenities across European destinations.
• Ski Butlers Equipment Rental Award-winning ski and snowboard equipment rental service delivering equipment directly to accommodations, available at 47 ski resorts across North America and Europe including California, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Canada, and France.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BackroadsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Backroads for cycling and bike tours integrated into Snowtime's adventure travel offerings. Backroads provides one-week itineraries with full infrastructure including comfort, exceptional cuisine, culture, and relaxation for travelers exploring destinations on two wheels.
• DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearly 20 years of experience operating cycling and adventure tours. DuVine offers curated bike tours integrated into Snowtime's special trips portfolio.
• SeaDream Yacht ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeaDream offers award-winning luxury yacht cruises with high-class cuisine. Ships visit private yachting parks and ports inaccessible to large cruise ships. Operating April-November in Europe/Mediterranean and November-April in the Caribbean. Snowtime resells SeaDream cruise packages to Brazilian travelers.
• CMH Heli-SkiingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCMH Heli-Skiing partnership for Brazilian market. CMH is a premier heli-skiing operator featured on Snowtime's CMH Heli-Skiing Brasil page, offering helicopter-accessed ski experiences.
• Club MedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClub Med is a featured destination partner, with dedicated page and special promotional offers. Snowtime offers Club Med ski packages as part of their European destination portfolio.
• Telluride Ski ResortcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelluride Ski Resort partnership. The resort was rated #1 for Overall Guest Satisfaction in North America for 2016-2017 season by Ski Magazine, ranked first in Scenery and Personality categories. Features 425 hectares of ski terrain.
• Ski ButlersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAward-winning ski and snowboard equipment rental service with delivery to accommodations. Available at 18 locations across 47 ski resorts in North America and Europe including Aspen Snowmass, Vail, Beaver Creek, Whistler, Courchevel, Val d'Isere, and more.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• SeaDream Yacht Club: SeaDream Yacht Club is a luxury small-ship cruise line whose yacht cruises are resold by Snowtime to Brazilian travelers. As a channel partner/supplier relationship, SeaDream is comparable to Snowtime's booking structure but operates its own fleet rather than as a reseller.
• Intrepid Travel: Intrepid Travel is a globally active small-group adventure tour operator offering trekking, cultural, and experiential tours worldwide. While not a direct ski competitor, their experiential-adventure product structure mirrors Snowtime's Special Adventures offerings.
• Club Med: Club Med is an all-inclusive resort operator with prominent European ski villages featured as a core destination in Snowtime's portfolio. As a key partner and major destination supplier, Club Med represents both competitor (resorts vs. agency services) and channel partner (Snowtime resells packages) dynamics.

Direct peers

• Mountain Travel Sobek: Mountain Travel Sobek is a long-established adventure tour operator offering guided expeditions including heli-skiing, trekking, and cultural trips worldwide. They directly mirror Snowtime's "Special Adventures" portfolio (trekking, heli-ski, wine tours) and their curated, expert-led travel philosophy.
• Ski.com: Ski.com is a US-based ski travel agency specializing in customized ski vacations including lodging, lift tickets, equipment rentals, and transfers. Snowtime and Ski.com operate nearly identical business models — both are niche retail travel agencies packaging ski trips to worldwide destinations — making them direct functional peers.
• Audley Travel: Audley Travel is a UK-based high-end tailor-made travel company using destination specialists and a country-by-country expert consultation model. Snowtime shares the same consultative, quote-based sales model targeting premium travelers seeking customized international itineraries.

Emerging players

• DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. DuVine is a luxury cycling and adventure tour operator with curated bike tours across wine regions and cultural destinations. As a Snowtime supplier partner, DuVine shares the same customer demographic of affluent experiential travelers seeking guided international adventures.
• Backroads: Backroads is a leading active travel company specializing in biking, hiking, and multi-adventure tours globally. Snowtime resells Backroads cycling tours as part of its Special Adventures portfolio, indicating a direct supplier-partner relationship with overlapping customer base in adventure travel.

Regional players

• Road Scholar: Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel) is the largest US educational travel organization offering learning-focused adventure programs for older adults. They overlap with Snowtime's curated experiential travel concept, though primarily serve a different geography and demographic.
• Cezari Turismo / SkiBrasil: SkiBrasil-style Brazilian ski travel agencies serve the same niche and customer segment in the Brazilian market that Snowtime targets. These domestic peers compete for the same affluent Brazilian ski traveler but primarily serve different resort portfolios or sub-niches within the country.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/snowtimetravel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/snowtimeskitravel
• Facebookfacebook.com/snowtimebr
• Instagraminstagram.com/snowtimebr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/snowtime-ski-travel

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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