Guided Ascent to the Villarrica Volcano from Pucón
Villarrica Volcano is the most active in Chile! It has an open crater, emanates gases in permanence and according to its activity it is possible to see magma inside its crater. It is ideal for mountaineering, for beginners or for experienced people. The view from the summit (at 2847msnm) is breathtaking and allows to observe several lakes and volcanoes.
When the volcano is snowy, the descent is done with sleds and it is possible to lower the entire volcano by sliding sitting. It is a unique experience that is not performed on any other mountain in the world!
It's currently authorized to climb to the crater!
Options
Guided Ascent to the Villarrica Volcano from Pucón
Pickup included
What's included in Guided Ascent to the Villarrica Volcano from Pucón
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Parque Nacional Villarrica
We will enter the Villarrica National Park, where the Villarrica Volcano is located.
Volcan Villarica
We will spend the whole day in the Villarrica volcano, the most active in Chile!
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Accident insurance
- Photos and videos
- Mountain shoes, leggings, trouser covers, jacket covers, X2 gloves, 35L backpack, helmet, crampons, ice ax, gas mask.
- Beers, soft drinks and snacks at the end of the activity
- Certified guides
- Entrance to Villarrica National Park
- Bring food + water
- Personal trekking clothing + sunglasses and sunscreen
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Always indicate the name of the hostel, hotel, cabin, or lodging + complete address. If it is a condominium, the collection is made at the entrance gate.
Meeting / End Points
- Between the JAC bus terminal and the municipality of Pucón.