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The 15 Best Villarrica Volcano & Hot Spring Tours

33 tours  ·  from $49 a head

A live crater you can climb in a day, and thermal pools in the forest for the day after. The 15 below are priced with gear hire in mind, and every summit attempt is weather-called the night before.

Santiago: Cajon del Maipo, Termas Colinas & Embalse El Yeso - San José de Maipo and the optional breakfast stop
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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo, Termas Colinas & Embalse El Yeso

1.Cajon del Maipo, Termas Colinas & Embalse El Yeso

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 266 reviews · 10h 30m · from $79Our pick

Travel from Santiago into the Maipo Canyon by air-conditioned van, stopping at Tinoco Tunnel, Termas Colinas, and El Yeso Reservoir. You get hotel pickup, a guide, hot spring entry, and a picnic snack for $79. Guides speak Spanish and Portuguese, with English help sometimes available.

“As a 100% English speaker with little Spanish it was amazing!! The guide Spanish is easy to understand for novice Spanish speakers. The lagoon, hot springs and chocolate casa 10/10 and the tour was amazing. Highly highly recommend!!!!”

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Pucón: Villarrica Volcano Climb - The 6:00 am meeting and equipment check
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Pucón: Villarrica Volcano Climb

2.Villarrica Volcano Climb

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

Meet Zenit Travel in Pucón before dawn, fit your boots and gear, then climb Villarrica Volcano with one guide for every three people. After 5 to 6 hours, you may reach the 2,847-meter crater for views, fumaroles, and perhaps lava. Descend by foot and controlled snow slides when conditions allow.

“Guides were so nice and really good fun. Made for an excellent and very scenic tour. Would strongly recommend thanks guys”

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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo Termas Colina Trip - A seasonal stop at the Tinoco Tunnel
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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo Termas Colina Trip

3.Cajon del Maipo Termas Colina Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · 10 hours · from $66

Travel from Santiago into the Maipo Canyon, passing mountain roads, forests, lakes, and, from September to December, the old Tinoco Tunnel. Then spend about two hours at Termas Colina, where seven volcano-heated pools range from 130°F to 86°F. Guides speak Spanish and Portuguese, and hotel pickup is included in central Santiago areas.

“Great trip to take while visiting Santiago! Only about a 2 hour ride to the hot springs and totally worth it! Friendly, knowledgeable crew and a delicious picnic provided in-between scenic mountain ranges...what's not to love?!”

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Santiago: Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs & Chilean Barbecue - Waterfalls, Viewpoints, and the Cajón Road
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Santiago: Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs & Chilean Barbecue

4.Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs & Chilean Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 12 hours · from $250

Spend a full day traveling from Santiago into Cajón del Maipo by SUV, with stops in San José de Maipo, at the Veil of the Bride Waterfall, and at seven volcanic hot-spring pools. Guides such as Francisco, Rosario, Axel, and Jaime have earned praise for their warm hosting. End with an all-you-can-eat Chilean barbecue, wine, a campfire, and stargazing.

“This was an amazing experience! Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable, the scenery was breathtaking, and the BBQ and Wine were plentiful and delicious.”

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From Puerto Varas: Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour - Along Lake Llanquihue toward Ensenada
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From Puerto Varas: Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour

5.Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour

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

Start in Puerto Varas with a scenic ride along Lake Llanquihue, climb Osorno Volcano to its ski center, then walk through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park to Petrohué Falls. English and Spanish guides such as Nelly, Javier, Jenny, and Paula lead the seven-hour outing. Optional chairlifts, boat rides, lunch, and park entry cost extra.

“Incredible trip with very knowledgeable guide, excellent driver and stunning landscapes.”

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Villarrica Volcano Ascent - Zenit - A 6:00 a.m. start in Pucón
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Villarrica Volcano Ascent – Zenit

6.Villarrica Volcano Ascent – Zenit

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

Start at 6:00 a.m. in Pucón for a guided ascent of 2,847-meter Villarrica Volcano. Zenit supplies trekking boots, crampons, and ice axes, while guides such as Luisa, Felipe, Agustin, Leo, Edgar, and Jorge support the climb. Expect about 1,700 meters of ascent, summit fumaroles, lake views, and a snow-toboggan descent.

“Je ne sais pas ce qu'il faut "noter". Si c'est l'organisation et les guides, c'est "Excellent". Si c'est mon expérience personnelle, Zenit n'est évidemment pas responsable de la météo, très variable et aléatoire au Chili, et que mon programme ne me permettait pas d'attendre 2 jours la bonne météo. Le jour de mon ascension elle était épouvantable, notre groupe de 3 + le guide est le seul arrivé ce jour-là au bord du cratère en ne voyant même pas l'autre bord (10m de visibilité). La descente a été cauchemardesque pour moi, je ne voyais rien avec le givre dans mes lunettes, grosse crampe à la cuisse gauche au quart de…”

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Puerto Montt: Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour - Leaving Puerto Montt for Lake Llanquihue
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Puerto Montt: Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour

7.Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour

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

Travel from Puerto Montt to Lake Llanquihue, Osorno Volcano, and Petrohué Falls with a Spanish-English guide in a group of up to 14. You will walk through forest, see turquoise water rushing over polished lava, and ride optional chairlifts toward Osorno’s glaciers. Extra fees apply for park entry, lunch, boat rides, and lifts.

“Our guide Jenny was very nice and knowledgeable. she made sure we left in time for each activity. incredibly nice places and the boat ride with the Osorno volcano as a backdrop was very nice. however, due to the several stops we had only 1 hour at the volcano. so there was no time to hike around but it was amazing when we reached the highest accessibile point of the volcano. we did get to touch some ice eventhough it was summer.”

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From Santiago: Maipo Canyon Volcano and Hot Spring Tour - Hiking toward San José volcano
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From Santiago: Maipo Canyon Volcano and Hot Spring Tour

8.Maipo Canyon Volcano and Hot Spring Tour

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

Leave Santiago early for a small-group Andes adventure with a bilingual guide such as Andres, Gonzalo, or Jesus. Hike about 4 kilometers to a volcano viewpoint, enjoy a picnic with Chilean wine, then soak in Baños Colina’s mineral pools at 2,500 meters. Pickup covers central Santiago, Providencia, Vitacura, and Las Condes.

“The tour was great! The hike was just challenging enough but not overly difficult. The views and our guide Gonzalo’s knowledge of the area were fantastic. The hot springs were relaxing and had great views of the mountains. At the end of the tour we were surprised with a nice food spread and Chilean wine before our drive back into the city.”

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Volcano & Hotsprings 4K - Leaving Santiago at 6:30 am
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Volcano & Hotsprings 4K

9.Volcano & Hotsprings 4K

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

Leave Santiago at 6:30 am for Cajón del Maipo, where a guided hike reaches a 2,500-meter viewpoint below San José Volcano. After lunch, continue to Termas Valle de Colina for several hours in natural thermal pools. Expect a small group of up to 12, bilingual guiding, hotel transport, and a long mountain day.

“We had a group of 3 with an amazing tour guide who was super knowledgeable about the area. This was my favourite tour from Santiago. The Andes were beautiful and the hotsprings had many temperature options. The snacks and wine at the end were the perfect finish.”

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Cajon del Maipo Region - Hot Springs Termas de Colina - The six pools at Termas de Colina
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Cajon del Maipo Region – Hot Springs Termas de Colina

10.Cajon del Maipo Region – Hot Springs Termas de Colina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $170

Leave Santiago early for Cajon del Maipo, where you can soak in six warm pools at Termas de Colina beneath the Andes. The day also includes the Tinoco railway tunnel, Casa Chocolate, a small breakfast, drinks, and round-trip transport. The group is advertised at 14 people, though one report describes an overcrowded van.

“1. While booking, it says english guide. But it turned out to be all spanish..the co travellers and the guide (speaks broken little english often taking help of intetnet translations). 2. The guide admits the tour is his first trip as well. Hence seems helpless. 3. The driver is more active virtually taking over control. He is excitedly speaking throughout, sometime even getting his both hands off the steering... 4. The tour wad supposedly to start at 6.30. I was sent a text at 10 pm earlier night that the pick up will be at 5 am. I missed thay and when they arrive in the morning and threatened to…”

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Full Day Mountaineering to Villarrica Volcano from Pucón - Climbing with supplied mountain equipment
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Full Day Mountaineering to Villarrica Volcano from Pucón

11.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 roughly nine-hour ascent of Villarrica Volcano. Certified bilingual guides provide crampons, ice axe, helmet, backpack, windbreaker, and other gear. You’ll hike toward the open crater, then descend by snow slide when snow and volcanic conditions permit.

“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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Tour to Huilo Huilo from Pucón, Villarrica - Huilo Huilo waterfalls and the Puma panorama
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Tour to Huilo Huilo from Pucón, Villarrica

12.Tour to Huilo Huilo from Pucón, Villarrica

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

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Pucón and Villarrica to Huilo Huilo Reserva Biológica. With Turismo Paixão por Chile and guide Pablo, you’ll see Lake Panguipulli, waterfalls, volcanic caverns, forest trails, the Rakin Mapu Museum, and Puerto Fuy. Private transport, admission, and a menu-style lunch stop are part of the day, 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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Cajón del Maipo + Termas de Colina - Camino al Volcán and the breakfast question
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Cajón del Maipo + Termas de Colina

13.Cajón del Maipo + Termas de Colina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $79

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo, where you’ll soak in the seven mineral hot pools at Termas Valle de Colina, stop at Las Melosas waterfall, and enjoy mountain scenery, a simple picnic, and optional food stops. Guides such as Gonzalo and Sebastian help keep the long day organized.

“Realmente quisiera dar más de 5 estrellas! Quisiera externar mi agradecimiento a Javier Rojas por su honestidad, integridad y calidad de servicio. Mat también hizo una excelente guia turística y la experiencia vale la pena vivirla, los parajes son únicos y las termas son una experiencia que debe vivirse al menos una vez en la vida.”

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Trekking Mirador el volcano + Geometric hot springs - Walking through araucaria forest
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Trekking Mirador el volcano + Geometric hot springs

14.Trekking Mirador el volcano + Geometric hot springs

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

From Pucón, Blas of Rutas Outdoors leads a private, medium-level trek through native forest and araucarias toward the southern side of Villarrica volcano. After about three hours on foot, you return to warm up in 20 natural pools at Geometric Baths. Transport, guide, insurance, and park entry are included.

“We had such a wonderful experience with Bos. The intense uphill was so worth it, as Bos was a supportive and smart navigator. We saw four volcanoes from the top! And the fact that the trek ended in these extraordinary hot springs was so unique -- most tour operators do not have access to this land. Highlight of our trip to Chile.”

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Embalse el Yeso and Termas del Plomo in semi-private 4x4 - Fresh Lunch in a Remote Setting
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Embalse el Yeso and Termas del Plomo in semi-private 4×4

15.Embalse el Yeso and Termas del Plomo in semi-private 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250

Leave Santiago at 7:00 a.m. for Cajón del Maipo in a semi-private 4x4 limited to four people. Stop at Embalse El Yeso for breakfast, then spend three hours at Termas del Plomo soaking in volcanic hot springs while your guide prepares lunch. Guides such as Diego and Juan also speak Portuguese.

“The tour to Embalse and the Hot Springs with Diego as a guide was sensational! We made the right decision to opt for a private tour, which included detailed explanations about Santiago and the region throughout the journey, which enhanced our experience. The picnic was also wonderful, everything was in very good taste. We strongly recommend hiring the services of “Indo pro Chile”.”

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