Villarrica Volcano Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Villarrica Volcano. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Guided Ascent to the Villarrica Volcano From Pucón

• Villarrica Volcano Ascent - Zenit

• Villarrica Volcano Ascent

• Full Day Mountaineering to Villarrica Volcano From Pucón

• Villarrica Volcano Ascent Full-Day Activity

Villarrica Volcano is part of Villarrica National Park, for which admission tickets cost 11,000 pesos for international adults and 5,500 pesos for children ages 13 to 17. Kids 12 years of age and under go free. Chilean nationals get significant discounts on entry fees when they show ID.

Yes, you can climb to the top of Villarrica Volcano, one of Latin America’s most active volcanoes. Making the ascent to the 9,340-foot (2,847-meter) summit is one of the most popular things to do in Chilean Patagonia. Travel to the gateway town of Pucón to start your trek.

Yes. Climbing to the summit of Villarrica Volcano is hard, even for travelers with moderate fitness levels. While the climb is relatively simple, the 6-hour round trip over ice and snow can feel draining, especially due to the high altitude, which can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath.

In addition to cold-weather clothing, you should wear sunglasses and strong sun protection to ascend to the summit of the Villarrica Volcano—even if you are climbing on a cloudy day. Sunlight reflects off the snow, and the thinner atmosphere at high altitude means the UV rays can feel stronger.

Yes, the Villarrica Volcano is near several other attractions. It’s conveniently close to Pucón, a lakeside town hailed as one of Chile’s outdoor adventure capitals. Pucón is also the gateway to Huerquehue National Park, famous for its stunning walking trails and a volcanic lake ideal for swimming in the summer months.