The 15 Best Volcano Tours in Chile

1.Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José Hike 8K

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 418 reviews · 10 hours · from $150Our pick

Leave Santiago early for an 8 km guided hike through Cajón del Maipo, rising from about 2,300 to 2,600 meters. You will see glaciers, rivers, high valleys, and active San José Volcano. Guides such as Laura, Elias, Andrés, and Rai are known for clear explanations and patient pacing. Lunch, water, wine, and snacks are included.

“Everything went smoothly from the pickup to the hiking. Great experience, and I highly recommend (bring lots of sunscreen though!)”

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2.Villarrica Volcano Climb

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

Meet Zenit Travel in Pucón at 6:15 am, fit your mountain gear, and ride 30 minutes to Villarrica National Park. Climb from 1,200 to 2,847 meters with certified guides, crampons, and ice axes. Expect a hard ascent, possible crater gases, wide views, and a fast snow slide descent when conditions allow.

“Fantastic! Incredible experience, especially tobogganing back down! Would easily recommend this; it's a truly unforgettable experience.”

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3.Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour

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

Travel from Puerto Varas around Lake Llanquihue to Osorno Volcano, the ski center, and Petrohué Falls in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. You get a bilingual Spanish and English guide, hotel pickup, and time for photos, forest walks, and optional lift rides. Guides such as Nelly, Javier, Jenny, and Paula have led recent departures.

“Our guide Paula was very informative and really high energy. We didn't have the best weather but the trip was still great. Good way to see a few things around the area.”

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4.Villarrica Volcano Ascent – Zenit

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

Start at 6:00 am in Pucón for a guided ascent of 2,847-meter Villarrica Volcano. Zenit provides the technical gear, and guides such as Luisa, Felipe, Agustin, Leo, Edgar, and Jorge lead you through walking, crampon work, summit conditions, and a snow-slide descent. The 9-hour day includes transfers and may reach the crater edge only when conditions allow.

“The day before we had a meeting at the Zenit agency to find out more details about what the day would be like, and also to try on the trekking boots. We went up in a small group with 4 guides, all of whom were very friendly and communicative. The climb was tiring, but the stops and the enthusiasm of the guides made all the difference in regaining energy and moving forward. Unfortunately we were unable to reach the edge of the crater, as it is prohibited at the moment (due to the intense activity of the volcano). But it was really good nonetheless! The descent was also a lot…”

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5.Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Chile’s Lake District with a small group of up to 14 people. Ride from Puerto Montt along Lake Llanquihue to Osorno Volcano, then walk through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park to Petrohué Falls. English and Spanish guides, optional chairlifts, boat rides, and lunch are available at extra cost.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and there was a lot to see and so.”

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6.Maipo Canyon Volcano and Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo, hike 4 kilometers to a volcano viewpoint, then soak in Baños Colina’s mineral pools at 2,500 meters. A bilingual guide leads the small group, with lunch, wine, water, transport, insurance, and hot-spring entry included. Guides such as Andrés, Gonzalo, and Jesús are known for their nature and geology talks.

“Gonzalo was an excellent guide! We went in early November and pants with a sweatshirt and windbreaker was perfect. I was happy to have hiking boots as the melting snow left streams and waters. Hot springs were a great way to relax. Gonzalo is passionate about connecting with nature and Chilean history. Incredibly worth it. We are not hikers and were able to do the hike, with minimal challenge, maybe accommodations for those with knee issues.”

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7.Volcano & Hotsprings 4K

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

Leave Santiago at 6:30 am for a guided hike in Cajón del Maipo, reaching a 2,500-meter viewpoint facing San José Volcano. Afterward, soak in the terraced Termas Valle de Colina pools, then enjoy a sandwich, snacks, water, and wine. Guides such as Gonzalo, Sebastián, Francisco, Elias, and Andrés have led this trip.

“Tivemos o melhor guia, Sebastian! Ele é um conhecedor profundo das montanhas, nos explicou tudo com muitos detalhes. Fizemos a trilha na neve, a cada passo uma paisagem linda! A oportunidade de respirar o ar puro das montanhas! Depois fomos até as Termas da Colina, piscinas naturais com água quentinha em meio aos Andes. O passeio foi finalizado com um pic nic muito gostoso com uma vista espetacular! Recomendamos muito este passeio. We had the best guide, Sebastian! He is an in-depth knowledge of the mountains, he explained everything to us in great detail. We walked the trail in the snow, with every step a beautiful landscape! The opportunity to…”

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8.Full Day Mountaineering to Villarrica Volcano from Pucón

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

Start at 6:00 am in Pucón for a guided ascent of Villarrica Volcano, one of the world’s few open-crater volcanoes. Turismo Montañas del Sur provides transport, park entry, crampons, ice ax, helmet, backpack, and bilingual guides. Expect about nine hours, demanding snow and ice travel, and a descent by snow slide when conditions allow.

“Volcano status of yellow meant we couldn’t hike up to the carter so I didn’t get to see any lava or the full height of the mountain (we did hike pretty high up though). The chest strap on the backpack I had was broken so that made carrying it more difficult. Also, because of the time of year (May) there was not enough snow to slide so we hiked down. Volcano status and time of year are just for reference as those are not related to the particular company you go with. I enjoyed hiking on the snow/ice close to the top. The guide took photos for me and spoke…”

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9.Tour to Huilo Huilo from Pucón, Villarrica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $100

Travel from Pucón or Villarrica to Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve on a 10-hour guided day trip with Turismo Paixão por Chile. You’ll visit Lake Panguipulli, forest trails, waterfalls, volcanic caverns, the Rakin Mapu Museum, and Puerto Fuy. Private transport, pickup, and admission are included, while a possible boat transfer costs $15.

“Magnífico viaje, todo estuvo fenomenal. Mi familia que vino a visitarme de México quedó encantada con el tour. Pablo es una persona amable y super atenta que cuidó cada detalle para que todos nos sintiéramos a gusto.”

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10.Trekking Mirador el volcano + Geometric hot springs

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

Leave Pucón with guide Blas for a private trek on Villarrica Volcano’s southern side. Walk about three hours through native forest and araucarias to open volcanic slopes, then relax in Geometric Baths, where 20 thermal pools sit along 450 meters of red walkways. Transport, park entry, equipment, insurance, and a certified guide are included.

“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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11.Ascent to Villarrica volcano 2,847masl, from Pucón

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $185

From Pucón, you’ll ride to Villarrica National Park, fit your mountain gear, and climb to the 2,847-meter summit with certified guides. Expect 5 to 6 hours uphill, big views of lakes and volcanoes, and possible magma in the crater. Snow-season descents use a sled, followed by a snack and drink at the office.

“Got lucky with a perfect weather day which I know you can’t control but operations wise everything was top- notch.”

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12.Osorno Volcano Day Trip by Air-conditioned Van

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

Ride from Puerto Varas to Osorno Volcano in a climate-controlled van with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. You’ll stop at the ski and mountain center for views of Lake Llanquihue, Calbuco, the Andes, and the Pacific Ocean, with time for the chairlift, photos, coffee, and a snack. Guide Paloma has added local history, flora, and fauna to the drive.

“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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13.Ascent to Villarrica Volcano

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

You’ll climb Villarrica Volcano with certified guides, gaining 1,570 meters over 5 to 6 hours. Terra Volcano provides boots, crampons, ice axe, clothing, transport, park entry, and insurance. Guides such as Felipe, Cristian, and JR have helped groups manage different hiking speeds, glacier skills, and the final snow slide.

“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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14.Cerro Toco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $130

You’ll leave San Pedro de Atacama early, walk at altitude, then climb Cerro Toco from roughly 5,000 meters to its 5,600-meter summit. Guides such as Brian and Catherine use pacing, breathing tips, trekking poles, and warm gear to help you manage the cold and thin air. The six-person group keeps the outing personal.

“Expérience incroyable. Tout était parfait du début à la fin, les guides sont vraiment à l’écoute. La vue au sommet est juste magnifique. Je recommande vivement.”

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15.Láscar Volcano Summit Hiking Day Trip

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

You’ll leave San Pedro de Atacama before sunrise, ride by 4WD through Toconao and Talabre, then hike toward Láscar’s smoking crater at high altitude. Guides such as Gary and Freddy provide safety support, breakfast, gear, and local insight. Reaching 5,590 meters depends on weather and volcanic conditions.

“Super guide, attentionné et prévenant. Belle découverte, on recommande.”

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