Guided Ascent to the Villarrica Volcano from Pucón
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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!
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Parque Nacional Villarrica
We will enter the Villarrica National Park, where the Villarrica Volcano is located.
Volcan Villarrica
We will spend the whole day in the Villarrica volcano, the most active in Chile!
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Accident insurance
Photos and videos
Beers, soft drinks and snacks at the end of the activity
Certified guides
Mountain shoes, leggings, trouser covers, jacket covers, X2 gloves, 35L backpack, helmet, crampons, ice ax, gas mask.
Entrance to Villarrica National Park
Bring food + water
Personal trekking clothing + sunglasses and sunscreen
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Guided Ascent to the Villarrica Volcano from Pucón
Reviews
223 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Volcano hike
V363FGjuliew,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience with Ermitaño Expediciones! All of the guides were really knowledgeable and kind helping you make it up to the top of the volcano. Then I was able to sled down which was really fun and made the way down go faster.
a very nice experience
Pat11091109,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice experience. A day that remains memorable. The view from the top (and in the summit) is spectacular. The descent is easy in this volcanic ash, and you have the possibility to do a game of tobogganing
Great experience
Andreas N,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect organization - great team and very dear people
Excellent professional and fun
U9987MAstuartc,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super motivational fun and friendly team. Lots of attention to detail and helpful with all the kit on and off the mountain. You can go at your own pace as they are relaxed about the group splitting. I broke my crampon and guide Edgar gave me his!
Do it!
Gordon B,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guides, stunning but challenging walk requiring reasonable degree of fitness, stamina and good head for heights.
Rise Villarrica Volcano
Maitevasquez,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent agency, everything super well organized, after you pay they send you all the information by wsp, they do not need any technical equipment because they happen to you everything, they only ask you for long socks, glasses , sunblock, water and your food for the day. The guides are concerned about you at all times, help you with equipment, take pictures, etc. I am 51 years old and felt safe always, even in the most difficult past, thank you very much Hermit expeditions! Group of 20 people, with 7 guides super committed to their work🤗
Summit villaric volcano
adrianoi2026,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good company organization and understanding, really professional and friendly guides. Very good technical materials provide you, really worth it
Unforgettable experiences in nature around Pucón
Venture27906053583,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I travelled alone and decided to book three activities at Ermitaño Expediciones: - Ascent to Villarica volcano - Tour 3 somersaults - Hike Los Lagos P.N. Huerquehue All three activities were fantastic. Especially during the hikes, the guides gave you a lot of knowledge, sighted animals and felt very safe. Would book here again anytime and will keep my days in Pucon in positive memory. Thanks! 🥰
Amazing experience and staff
sanguinettil,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Staff super professional and kind. Full equipment 👌 The descent was super funny! Conclusion : just do it
Super recommended!
mariacamilaj2019,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We made the ascent to the volcano and, although I have little experience in this type of excursion and was quite nervous, at all times I felt accompanied by the guides. Their kindness, professionalism and great experience made a difference: always attentive, responsible and motivating, they made the road more bearable and reaching the summit felt possible. Undoubtedly an amazing experience.
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