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Villarrica Volcano Ascent: Spectacular Views of Southern Chile and Surrounding Lakes
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107 Ratings
Pucon
The magnificent sceneries of southern Chile turn this into a one-of-a-kind experience. The most stunning vistas are ours to relish; atop our peak, vistas of Pucón, Villarrica, and the identically named lake unfurl, along with glimpses of Caburgua and Calafquén lakes.
The magnificent sceneries of southern Chile turn this into a one-of-a-kind experience. The most stunning vistas are ours to relish; atop our peak, vistas of Pucón, Villarrica, and the identically named lake unfurl, along with glimpses of Caburgua and Calafquén lakes.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pucon - We begin our route at 227 meters above sea level in the city of Pucón- Chile towards one of the most active volcanoes in South America such as the Villarrica Volcano, a stratovolcano that constantly delights us with its incandescence and its lava source at more than 1200 degrees of temperature that sometimes it is possible to see from the…
- Pucon - We begin our route at 227 meters above sea level in the city of Pucón- Chile towards one of the most active volcanoes in South America such as the Villarrica Volcano, a stratovolcano that constantly delights us with its incandescence and its lava source at more than 1200 degrees of temperature that sometimes it is possible to see from the summit.
We start our journey from Pucón by car to 1,400 meters above sea level where we begin to walk and live our experience; We will be ascending approximately 5 hours in the direction of the summit of Villarrica Volcano (in Mapudungún: Ruka Pillán, House of Spirits) and descending 3 hours. In this route we will be able to appreciate the different volcanoes that will surround us, the marks of the eruptions in our surroundings, landscapes with a view of Lake Villarrica and much more. The objective will be to enjoy each step of the ascent towards the summit that rises to 2,847 meters above sea level.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Means, medium.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Accident insurance
- Certified Professional Guide
- Entrance to the National Park
- Technical Team and Clothing
- Private transportation
- Accident insurance
- Certified Professional Guide
- Entrance to the National Park
- Technical Team and Clothing
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Portage.
- Snacks
- Portage.
Location
Colo Colo 485
Colo Colo
The meeting point is located on Colo Colo Street #485 next to the Hosteria La Araucaria.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(107 Ratings)
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865los
May 10, 2026
Great company and guides - I really recommend Rutas Outdoors if you are looking the hike up Villarica volcano. The guides Miguel and Juan are really great guides. They made sure we were safe the entire time and took a lot of photos. The equipment was very good too. Thank you so much!
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Camillamc3387gl
Apr 12, 2026
Unique and unforgettable hike - I had a really great experience hiking Volcán Villarrica with Ruta Outdoors. They provide you with all the necessary equipment (backpack, shoes, snow pants, jacket, etc.), so you don't have to worry about much. We started the hike early in the morning, which allowed us to watch the beautiful sunrise from the mountain.
Juan, the guide, was extremely experienced and very kind, always making sure I was okay, and explaining every part of the hike clearly. I felt safe at all parts of the hike, even though the terrain can be a bit challenging at times. Highly recommend this hike to anyone looking for an adventure. Gracias por una experiencia inolvidable :)
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Albertoaz5694nr
Apr 10, 2026
I recommend Juanito! - Juanito is the best guide to climb the volcano! Patient, professional and friendly. Everyone knows him! It was very good to have you as a guide and advisor on the ascent and descent!
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L7538qihelenm
Apr 8, 2026
Professional, Safe, and Unforgettable Villarrica Experience - We had an amazing experience climbing Villarrica Volcano with Rutas Outdoor. They provided all the necessary equipment, which was high quality and well-maintained, and everything was organized very professionally from start to finish. On a day before they took from us the exact sizes and all was waiting for us at the climbing day ready to use.
Our guide, Juan, was outstanding. He stayed with us the entire time, making sure everyone felt safe and supported. Even though we didn’t reach the summit, he handled the situation with great care and professionalism, always putting our safety first and keeping a positive attitude throughout.
We truly felt taken care of the whole way. Highly recommended!
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Liztk682cy
Apr 7, 2026
10/10 - The hike to Villarrica was challenging, but our guide, Juan, was really motivating. He took care of our timing, taking breaks and ofcourse our safety. His instructions were very clear at difficult spots or the sliding down, so that I felt safe at all times. The views were stunning, especially inside the crater and sliding down was so much fun and a great reward for the challenging way up. I especially recommend this trip because of the small hiking groups.
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Amalia
Apr 7, 2026
Great experience - Unforgettable trip! The equipment on site was top and our guide Juan was super nice and attentive. I'm really glad to have planned the hike over Rutas
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964julig
Apr 7, 2026
Fantastic - Great! The guide was very relaxing and we felt very safe with him! The ascent is absolutely amazing!
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Fryderyko2026
Apr 6, 2026
Beautiful, but exhausting - I liked the tour with Juan very much! . He always tried to adapt to the pace of the group and motivated us during the hike. The view inside the volcano at the end was amazing! Although it is good to have some experience with hikes, so the 1600m of altitude don't overwhelm you.
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256jonas
Jan 28, 2026
Great experience with an amazing guide! - Our experience was really amazing!! The tour was well planned and our guide Juan was simply the best. He explained everything super well, found a great rythm for the whole group and was super kind and fun too!!
We can only recommend doing a tour with the company since they really care about their guests and the experience is very unique. Thank you again very much!!
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Nadiav380
Jan 26, 2026
Fantastic - Climbing Volcano Villarrica with Rutas Outdoor was a great experience! The guide Juan was very pleasant and friendly. Nice local business with good price. I would recommend this tour to anyone who likes a challenge.
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