15 Chile Volcano Tours Worth Flying For

1.Pucón: Villarrica Volcano Climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · 9 hours · from $190Our pick

Review of Pucón’s Villarrica Volcano climb, with practical advice on fitness, equipment, guides, weather, views, price, and snow sliding.

“I definitely recommend this trip! The guides were fantastic - they explained everything clearly, took great care of the group, and supported each person individually whenever needed. On top of that, they were such a lovely and friendly team! The climb was very well organized, and the experience of reaching the top of the volcano was truly one of the best I’ve ever had. I had an amazing time and will never forget this adventure. Thank you!”

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2.From Puerto Varas: Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 121 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Review of the Puerto Varas Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls tour, with practical advice on views, extra costs, timing, guides, and value.

“we went to the Petrohue falls, amazing waterfalls. Then the Lake of all Saints, nothing special but nice. The visit to the volcano was very good with spectacular views. The restaurant we had lunch was also very good.”

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3.Villarrica Volcano Ascent – Zenit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $195Top rated

Climb Chile’s active Villarrica Volcano with Zenit guides, crampons, views, and a thrilling snow-slide descent from Pucón.

“My group of 3 gad a great time climbing Villarica with Luisa and Felipe! Nice guides and fun to hang out with”

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4.Puerto Montt: Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 10 hours · from $69

Review of Puerto Montt’s Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls tour, with practical advice on costs, timing, guides, views, and what to expect.

“Good day out with Javier. There is a bit of putting your hand in your pocket for various different tickets and lunch (most optional),but it’s not the end of the world. The Chilean Lake District was a wonderful experience with fresh crisp air. The highlight of the day was the trek on Osorno with stunning views at the top.”

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5.Volcano & Hotsprings 4K

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 1 day 12 hours (approx.) · from $170

Hike beneath San José Volcano, then soak in tiered Andean hot springs on a small-group day trip from Santiago with lunch and transport.

“We had one day to experience the the best Santiago has to offer and opted for this tour... amazing day! We picked the tour for the hot springs but the hike was equally amazing. The views of the Andes rivalled any hike anywhere. Sebastien (our guide) was extremely knowledgable... a must do!”

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6.Full Day Mountaineering to Villarrica Volcano from Pucón

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $194

Climb Villarrica Volcano from Pucón with guides, gear, park entry, private transport, crater views, and snow slides when conditions allow.

“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…”

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7.Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $250

Review of a private Puerto Montt day tour to Petrohué Falls, Osorno Volcano, and Puerto Varas, with practical tips on timing, value, and lunch.

“My husband and I were on a cruise, and rather than take the overpriced and overcrowded cruise ship tour of Petruhe Falls and the Osorno volcano, we booked this one through Viator. Our tour guide was Miguel, and he was wonderful. He was extremely informative about the features and history of the area, and took care to make sure that we were happy and comfortable throughout the outing. Here are some facts about the outing that you might want to know. The drive from Puerto Montt to Puerto Veras is about 20 minutes. From there to the falls, the drive is at least 45 minutes. The falls are not falls,…”

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8.Trekking Mirador el volcano + Geometric hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $195

Trek through native forest to Villarrica Volcano, then soak in Geometric Hot Springs on this private Pucón day trip.

“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…”

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9.Puerto Varas: Osorno Volcano Day Trip by Air-conditioned Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 5 hours · from $49Best value

Review of Puerto Varas’s Osorno Volcano trip, with van transport, mountain views, chairlift options, guide quality, costs, and practical tips.

“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.”

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10.Pucón: Ascent to Villarrica Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 8h 30m · from $185

Review the Villarrica Volcano ascent from Pucón, with certified guides, glacier gear, summit views, sliding descents, costs, and practical tips.

“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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11.San Pedro de Atacama: Láscar Volcano Summit Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 12 hours · from $200

Review of the Láscar Volcano day trip from San Pedro, with summit details, altitude advice, guides, itinerary, price, and practical tips.

“Superb trip from the guides of Ride Atacama! Our guides were amazing, very professional and helpful. We even got nice pictures from the guides.”

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12.Puerto Varas: Osorno Volcano, Petrohue Falls Full-day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $58

Review of Puerto Varas’s Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls tour, with route details, costs, timing, pickup advice, and practical tips.

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13.San Pedro de Atacama: Volcano Downhill Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $250

Ride 15 miles down Cerro Toco from 17,000 feet with pro guides, mountain views, safety gear, snacks, and hotel pickup.

“If you're looking for a thrilling and unique experience in San Pedro, this is it! Gary and Sti were very knowledgeable and amazing guides, continuously checking up on how I was feeling throughout the ride (5200m altitude ain't no joke!). It felt like riding on another planet and was so scenic. Look to your right and you have the towering Licancabur Volcano. To the left, a host of other mountains I cannot name. The terrain is not overly technical so can still be enjoyed by a relative beginner like myself, with just over a year of mountain biking experience. I'd highly recommend this tour for the ride of a lifetime!”

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14.ASCENT TO VOLCANO CERRO TOCO OF 5604masl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Review Cerro Toco’s 5,604-meter climb from San Pedro, with guide support, gear, transport, fitness advice, views, and value.

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15.Puerto Montt: Osorno Volcano Tour Shore Tour in Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 6 hours

Review this private Puerto Montt shore tour to Osorno Volcano, Petrohué Falls, Puerto Varas, and Chilean food, with practical tips.

“We booked a small group of three private tour with William as our guide and we couldn’t have been more pleased. The itinerary was great and William whisk us away early to help us beat the big tour buses to the destination points. The volcano was amazing, the waterfalls were beautiful and the little town of Puerto Varese was exceptional. A little German town on the Shores of a magnificent lake with generations of history. I highly recommend this tour for anybody else who really wants to enjoy one day shore excursion in Puerto Montt.”

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