Chile · VOLCANO CLIMBS & ASCENTS
Villarrica smokes above Pucón and San José stands over the Maipo canyon, and both are guided climbs on crampons rather than walks. The 15 below list the ascent hours, the gear that comes with the price and the weather that cancels them.
Hike 8 km through Cajón del Maipo from Santiago, with Andes views, San José Volcano, picnic lunch, wine, and a small guided group.
“It was a great walk with stunning views. the guides were very professional. we really enjoyed that day!”
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…”
Explore Cerro Tronador from Bariloche on an 8-hour tour with glacier views, Devil’s Throat, scenic stops, guides, and round-trip transport.
“It was a long day of riding in the van but the clouds lifted we were rewarded with beautiful views of the glacier and mountains when we arrived! The van was comfortable and there were many stops a long the way for food and drinks which are not included with the tour. The tour was listed as being in Spanish and English but our guide knew very little English. He would talk in Spanish for 10 or 15 minutes to the other passengers and give my husband and I a few sentence explanation after that. Fortunately we had 2 passengers sitting behind us that spoke Spanish and English and they…”
Explore Osorno Volcano, Petrohué Falls, and Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park from Puerto Varas on a scenic 7-hour day tour.
“A great day trip. We had a beautifully clear and sunny day so were blessed with fabulous views. Our host, Nelly was terrific and shared insights into the surrounding landscape. A tremendous day out.”
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…”
Visit Petrohué Falls and Osorno Volcano from Puerto Montt, with turquoise river water, glaciers, lake views, and a bilingual guide.
“The cable car to the glacier was a real experience but not for those who don’t like heights.”
Visit Mount Tronador from Bariloche, see the Black Glacier and forest waterfalls, and spend nine scenic hours in Nahuel Huapi National Park.
“The Tronador is beautiful and the tour was amazing The tour guide Florencia did an awesome job explaining and sharing tons of information about the area. Great experience! The driver Oscar did a great job driving through challenging roads. We love the trip!”
Hike through Chile’s Maipo Canyon, see San José Volcano, enjoy a picnic with wine, and soak in Baños Colina hot springs.
“A great tour, with a fun and knowledgeable guide. The hike was great, with the best views at the mountains and all the different colored rocks. With the explanations of the guide about the forming of the mountains we appreciated it even more. The plain and the lunch at the river were beautiful spots. And the hot baths were a good closure of a wonderful day. The best tour we did in Santiago!!”
Review of Santiago’s Andes hike and Termas de Colina hot springs, with transport, lunch, wine, guide tips, value, and practical advice.
“We had an excellent experience with Andoandes tour company. The owner Ando, Juan our guide & Phillipe our driver took care of every detail, they were engaging & informative with all members of our group, also our guides spoke good English. The volcano walk was amazing, views you won't see from the road, the four of us, all around 60 years old, had no problems navigating the trek. At the halfway point, we had a light lunch & had time to explore on our own. We were happy that we did the hike and not just the hot springs. Now the hot springs, another great experience, the six springs start…”
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…”
Review of the Huilo Huilo tour from Pucón or Villarrica, with waterfalls, forest trails, Puerto Fuy, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“Magnífico viaje, todo estuvo fenomenal. Mi familia que vino a visitarme de México quedó encantada con el tour. Pablo es una persona amable y super atenta que cuidó cada detalle para que todos nos sintiéramos a gusto.”
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…”
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…”
Ride from Puerto Varas to Osorno Volcano for glacier views, Lake Llanquihue, Andes scenery, optional chairlifts, and a warm café stop.
“Este tur es de suerte segun como amanesca el día, si puedes subir o no a la segunda estacion o si tienes posibilidad o no de visibilidad hacia el lago. El servicio de transporte no tiene nada que ver con ello. Nuestro guia muy amable y nos fue explicando todo al paso que ibamos llegando al volcan.”
Climb Villarrica Volcano from Pucón with certified guides, glacier gear, crater views, and a thrilling snow slide descent.
“Hard hike, straight up…we had lots of wind too…but, very cool to summit a volcano! And sliding down was a blast!”
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