Villarrica Volcano Climb

You don't need any previous mountaineering experience to climb Villarrica volcano. However, good physical fitness is important, since it's a demanding activity with roughly 4 to 5 hours of climbing. Our professional guides are with you the whole way and give you all the instructions you need to enjoy a safe and unforgettable adventure.

We recommend comfortable clothes suited to physical activity, dressing in layers, and bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, gloves, water (at least 1.5 liters) and energy food for the climb, such as fruit, nuts, cereal bars or sandwiches. At Sol y Nieve we provide the technical gear you need for the climb, including mountain boots and safety equipment.

The Villarrica volcano climb depends on weather and safety conditions. Rain, strong wind, snow or poor visibility can prevent the activity from going ahead. Our guests' safety always comes first, so our guides assess conditions before every departure. If your climb is cancelled, we'll offer you the option to reschedule it or get your money back.

CLP 180,000 per person. That includes transport from Pucón, bilingual guides, park entry, full gear, and insurance. The chairlift is optional and paid separately. The climb is open to anyone 18 or older in good physical shape, and it depends on the weather and the volcanic alert.

A full day: you leave Pucón at 7:00 a.m. and get back around 4:00 p.m.. From the base you hike 4 to 5 hours up and about 2 down, with roughly 1,400 meters of elevation gain. The day before, you stop by the office to try on your gear.

Ages 18 and up. The Villarrica volcano climb is a full day of hiking, with 4 to 5 hours up and about 1,400 meters of elevation gain, so you need to be in good physical shape. No mountain experience is needed: your guide sets the pace and shows you how to use the gear.

It gets rescheduled. If the weather or the volcano's technical alert doesn't allow the climb, we let you know on WhatsApp and find another date. That's why it's a good idea to climb at the start of your stay and keep the next day as a backup: if the volcano doesn't go, it moves to that day.

No. The chairlift is optional, shortens the first part of the climb and is paid separately. Without it, you hike about 1,400 meters of elevation gain from the base. It costs about CLP 18,000 per person, paid in cash at the mountain center. Ask us on WhatsApp whether it's running on your date.

Yes, the day before the climb. At our office at Lincoyán 361, you try on boots, crampons, a helmet and waterproof clothing, and go over the details with your guide. That's why you can book the volcano for tomorrow at the earliest. Message us on WhatsApp to set a time.

Our guides lead the climbs in Spanish and English, so you can enjoy the experience, follow every instruction and feel supported the whole way.

At the Sol y Nieve office, Lincoyán 361, in downtown Pucón. Transport leaves from there for Villarrica National Park at 7:00 a.m. and brings you back to Pucón around 4:00 p.m.. You also stop by the office the day before the climb to try on your gear.

You can book on our website quickly and easily: pick the date and group size, and the Book button opens WhatsApp, where we confirm your spot and tell you how to pay. You can also book and pay in person at the Sol y Nieve office in Pucón.

Message us on WhatsApp at +56 9 6878 1242 with your name, the activity and the date of your trip. We'll reply in the same chat with the terms of your booking and, if you prefer, find you another date. The sooner you let us know, the more options there are to reschedule.