The 11 Pucón Tours Worth Booking

1.Villarrica Volcano Climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · 9 hours · from $190Our pick

Climb active Villarrica Volcano from Pucón with expert guides, full mountain gear, crater views, and a thrilling snow slide descent.

“What a day and what an experience! Honestly cannot reccomend this bunch enough, they are amazing!!! We started early (06:00am collection) for our hike up Villarrica, unfortunately due to the volcanos activity the past year, we were not able to go right up to the summit, but the none the less the hike up was challenging yet comfortable with the guides (ours was Osiel! What a top guy!!!) we were a large group, but naturally we broke up into smaller groups based on people’s fitness levels as some needed more frequent breaks than others (I’m talking about myself here 😂) the guides all kept in touch via radio, and the…”

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2.Villarrica Volcano Ascent – Zenit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $195Top rated

Climb Chile’s active Villarrica Volcano with Zenit from Pucón, using crampons, ice axes, snow slides, and expert guide support.

“The day before we had a meeting at the Zenit agency to find out more details about what the day would be like, and also to try on the trekking boots. We went up in a small group with 4 guides, all of whom were very friendly and communicative. The climb was tiring, but the stops and the enthusiasm of the guides made all the difference in regaining energy and moving forward. Unfortunately we were unable to reach the edge of the crater, as it is prohibited at the moment (due to the intense activity of the volcano). But it was really good nonetheless! The descent was also a lot…”

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3.Guided Kayak Trip on Liucura River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Paddle Pucón’s Liucura River through gentle water and white-water rapids, with volcano views, local guides, gear, and transport included.

“Guillermo is the best guide in Chile. Fun, knowledgeable, entertaining, and easy on the eyes! Great equipment too. We were the Dream Team!”

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4.Full Day Mountaineering to Villarrica Volcano from Pucón

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $194

Climb active Villarrica Volcano from Pucón with guides, gear, park entry, snow slides, crater views, and practical advice on weather and fitness.

“The tour agency that was on the Viator website does not exist, is out of business. As the hike drew near, we were contacted by Viator to pay (which we did), and texted multiple times to the tour agency (through Viator) with questions, but never heard back. We arrived in town the night before the hike. On the day of the scheduled hike, we went to the designated meeting place—nothing/no one was there. We went to the address of the tour agency—found the building but it was obviously abandoned. Viator responded promptly to my text, said they would investigate. Got back to me within a day, and refunded me within…”

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5.Horseback Trailride Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Ride through Pucón’s Araucanía countryside on a small-group trail tour with volcano views, forest paths, a river, and a waterfall.

“The whole experience was very awesome. From the start the staff was very nice and explained how to get to know your horse and what is going to happen on the ride.”

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6.Trekking Mirador el volcano + Geometric hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $195

Trek through native forest to Villarrica Volcano, then soak in 20 hot pools at Geometric Baths on this private Pucón day tour.

“The site on a private land is very beautiful. The hike can be a bit sporty with thick snow and an ascending grade from the beginning, but is very worthwhile. Due to the weather the view of the volcanos from the top was obstructed. But the forest with the snow and nature sound was so beautiful that it didn’t matter. On a clearer day with the view the hike must be even more fantastic for sure. Blas, the guide and owner of the agency, is very professional and highly experienced in mountain hiking and trekking. He provided good technical advices and made the hike very pleasant and fun. The geométrical…”

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7.Ascent to Villarrica volcano 2,847masl, from Pucón

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $185

Climb Chile’s active Villarrica Volcano from Pucón with expert guides, full mountain gear, crater views, snow sledding, and a celebratory drink.

“Activity was extremely well organised! The company arrange to organise an equipment fit with you the day before, so you’re ready on the day. The morning of, a bag is completely packed for you, with all the relevant equipment you’ll need in the day in the optimal place in the bag. There’s then space for you to bring your own food and pack extra layers. The guides are fantastic, clear instructions throughout and not overbearing! Also if there are different paces in the group, they split people up such that no one is felt they’re pushed too much. No shouting to keep up or pressure put on people! Not always…”

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8.From Pucón: Geometric Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Soak in 16 thermal pools at Geometric Hot Springs near Pucón, with forest views, Lake Calafquén stops, and round-trip transport.

“easy and comfortable ride up to the springs, a simple and pleasant visit. really enjoyed how beautiful the setting of the hot springs was and it wasn't too crowded. loved the cafeteria with a fire in it as well- was a bonus to have a hot chocolate there after a soak!”

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9.PUCON: TOUR AROUND THE AREA WITH THERMAL BATHS

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $95

Explore Pucón’s rivers, volcano views, Caburgua and a two-hour thermal bath with a bilingual guide on this six-hour tour.

“da guai, mas esperava mais, a terma uma decepção, lugar ruim atendimento péssimo, nem entramos nas piscinas, pedimos para o carro retornar e fomos embora, muito caro pra pouco.”

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10.Andean Lakes, Pucón, Chile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $145

Hike three Andean lakes near Pucón with snowshoes or boots, volcano views, certified guides, transport, and a family-friendly pace.

“Es hermoso el paisaje parece de una película de Navidad, lo único es que le pondría de dificultad intermedia ya que caminar con las raquetas entre tanta nieve cansa bastante”

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11.Pucón and Villarrica: Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $72

Explore Villarrica and Pucón in four hours, with museum, craft market, lakefront, viewpoints, beaches, and hotel transport.

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