Villarrica volcano Ascent Full-Day Activity
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Villarrica volcano is located just 20 km from the city of Pucón, considered one of the most active volcanoes in the Andes mountain range, it is undoubtedly one of the best mountain experiences you can have in Chile. The view that you will have during the ascent is really incredible, however the most fascinating thing is the summit, from where you will be able to observe an open crater with lava inside, lakes, forests and more volcanoes. We will ascend to 2,847 meters above sea level using different mountain techniques that you will learn during the ascent, we will cross the glacier of this imposing volcano using crampons since your safety is our priority on this excursion. At Baum we can assure you that you will not only have an exciting experience, but also a safe one. So if you want to climb to the top of one of the most impressive volcanoes in Chile, just write us. We will be happy to accompany you during the ascent to the Villarica volcano.
Inclusions
What's included
- Accident insurance
- Quality equipment: Shoes, backpack, helmet, crampons, ice pick, waterproof pants cover, jacket...
- Tickets for the National Park
- Beers at the end of the activity
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Food and water
- First Layer (top and bottom), Sunglasses anda sunscreen
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 27 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5La raja! 🇨🇱
Amazing experience! 10/10 My experience with you was so easy, powerful, and beautiful that I wanted to share these words with you: I climbed Villarrica Volcano with Ryan (my handsome gringo) on November 14, 2025. The weather was perfect, and the group was awesome! I want to thank Claudio, Jorge, Andrés, and Juan for such a fantastic day. The climb wasn't easy, but I felt safe, fully protected, and motivated. You guys are an AWESOME group!!! Take good care of yourselves! Have a wonderful summer!! Maca and Ryan
5An incredible experience like no other!
A truly amazing day guided by Jorge & Juan. We so enjoyed the whole experience. A superb ascent with incredible visibility & then such a lot of fun sledging down. I'd been apprehensive about the descent but it felt really safe. A great company & outstanding staff & equipment. Don't miss this opportunity if you get the chance to do it.
5Professional guided unique experience on Villarica vulcano
Climbing Villarrica Volcano with Baum Adventure was an unforgettable experience. Communication before the tour was excellent – all questions about weather and equipment were answered quickly. We were fully equipped for the climb, including quality gear and even extra-large hiking boots. Our guides, Javiera and Sebastian, were professional, experienced, and attentive to individual needs, giving clear instructions in both English and Spanish. We felt safe and well-supported throughout the tour. One thing to note: the optional chairlift and the extra costs, which saves about an hour of hiking, wasn’t mentioned beforehand in the description on the website. Despite that, it was a unique adventure and we would definitely book again with this agency! Highly recommend!
1Awful. they lost our reservation, were late to pick us up, and pawned us off with another company without telling us.
They were supposed to pick us up at our hotel at 6am. They weren't replying to my messages and 6am came and went while my husband and I were trying to get ahold of them and waiting for them. They finally replied at 6:30am asking for information on our booking because they didn't know we had booked them. I booked them a month in advance. I had prepaid and had a confirmation number and everything. They finally come pick us up after I had to give them proof of my booking even though they should have had that in their system. They dropped us off at what we thought was the company's office. we were rushed to get ready since we were so late and hurried into a van with no instruction. It was all so confusing and chaotic. After the hike, they brought us back to the same office from that morning, and we asked when they would be taking people back to the hotels (The booking said they would pick us up from the hotel and then drop us back off to the hotel at the end of the trip). Only then did the guide inform us that we had been pawned off on different company than the one we booked. Because the company that we booked was full and they lost our reservation, they had no room for us, so they just dropped us with someone else without telling us what was going on. The company we did the hike with told us they wouldn't drop us back off at our hotel because they would rather sit around and drink beers. So, we were stuck in the town with no way to get back to our hotel. The only way we got back to our hotel finally was because one of the guides was sweet and took us back in his own personal car. Do not book with this company. Choose anyone else. I had a very poor experience with this whole excursion. Their communication is very poor, and they don't care what happens to their guests.
5Villarrica Volcano with Baum Adventure
Amazing trip, great guide Diego, beautiful views!! Highly recommend!! Diego was very nice and professional and even took and shared photos to everyone. Great experience.
5Great Views!
The trip to the volcano is very quick, and we arrived along with the sunrise in the morning. Guides were great at keeping us at a steady pace and teaching us how to use the gear/equipment. Even though I had a slight knee injury, I was able to reach the topmost views and take in the entire landscape in the area. We were unable to slide down due to the amount of ice that was forming that day but it was otherwise a great trip!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We are located on the main street, next to the fire station.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Baum Adventure
- 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
How it compares in Pucón
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 41 experiences we list in Pucón.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 41.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Pucón
Pucón is a lake resort in southern Chile on Lake Villarrica, beneath the snow-capped cone of Villarrica volcano and ringed by forest and hot springs.
Pucón lies on the southern shore of Lake Villarrica in the Araucanía region of Chile's Lake District, with the symmetrical cone of Villarrica volcano rising above the town. A main street of wooden buildings, adventure outfitters and cafés runs down to a beach of dark volcanic sand, where the lake stretches away to the west.
Top-ranked sights in Pucón: Villarrica National Park, Villarrica Volcano, Termas Geométricas.
