The cheapest tour in Pucón is ziplining in Villarrica National Park, from CLP 50,000; Trancura river rafting starts at CLP 60,000, the Geométricas hot springs trip at CLP 90,000 and the Villarrica volcano climb at CLP 200,000 per person, according to Civitatis on 7 November 2026. Before booking the volcano, note that Sernageomin raised its technical alert to yellow on 4 September 2026, and whether the climb goes ahead depends on the restrictions in force that day.
This guide helps you decide what to book. To plan the trip, see things to do in Pucón, and for the climb in detail, how to climb Villarrica volcano.
Pucón tours compared
All tours pick you up at hotels in central Pucón; if you are staying further out, the meeting point is Calle Pedro de Valdivia 375, according to the listings.
Trancura river rafting
6 kilometres of the Trancura at class 3, with instructor, gear and photos included.
- 4 h
- Pickup, instructor, gear and photos
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
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Villarrica NP ziplining
The cheapest tour in Pucón: a 3-hour circuit with instructor and gear.
- 3 h
- Pickup, instructor, circuit and gear
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
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Huilo Huilo Reserve
The longest day (13 hours), with entry to the reserve and the Volcano Museum.
- 13 h
- Pickup, guide, reserve and Volcano Museum entry
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
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| Tour | Duration | Includes | Not included | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villarrica volcano climb | 10 h | Pickup, minibus and guide | Chairlift (CLP 10,000) and lunch | CLP 200,000 | Book ↗ |
| Geométricas hot springs | 6 h | Pickup, minibus, guide and entry | - | CLP 90,000 | Book ↗ |
| Huerquehue National Park hike | 5 h | Pickup, minibus, guide and park fee | Gear rental (CLP 30,000) | CLP 85,000 | Book ↗ |
| Liucura river horse ride | 4 h | Pickup, minibus, guide and horse | - | CLP 80,000 | Book ↗ |
| Huilo Huilo Reserve | 13 h | Pickup, guide, reserve and Volcano Museum entry | Lunch | CLP 75,000 | Book ↗ |
| Parasitic craters hike | 5 h | Pickup, minibus and guide | Gear rental (CLP 30,000) | CLP 65,000 | Book ↗ |
| Trancura river rafting | 4 h | Pickup, instructor, gear and photos | - | CLP 60,000 | Book ↗ |
| Villarrica NP ziplining | 3 h | Pickup, instructor, circuit and gear | - | CLP 50,000 | Book ↗ |
Source: each tour page on Civitatis, checked on 7 November 2026. "From" price per person in Chilean pesos. All have free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
| Villarrica volcano climb | 10 | Pickup, minibus, guide (chairlift extra) | 200,000 |
| Geométricas hot springs (now Termas Martini) | 6 | Pickup, minibus, guide and entry | 90,000 |
| Huerquehue National Park hike | 5 | Pickup, minibus, guide and park fee | 85,000 |
| Liucura river horse ride | 4 | Pickup, minibus, guide and horse | 80,000 |
| Huilo Huilo Reserve | 13 | Pickup, guide, reserve and museum entry | 75,000 |
| Parasitic craters hike | 5 | Pickup, minibus, guide (gear extra) | 65,000 |
| Trancura river rafting | 4 | Pickup, instructor, gear and photos | 60,000 |
| Villarrica NP ziplining | 3 | Pickup, instructor, circuit and gear | 50,000 |
Climbing Villarrica volcano in November 2026
The tour takes a chairlift to 2,000 metres and then hikes 4 to 5 hours to the crater at 2,847 metres, rated medium-high difficulty on the listing. The chairlift (CLP 10,000) and lunch are paid separately.
The volcano's activity changed this year. On 4 September 2026 Sernageomin raised the technical alert from green to yellow because of minor explosions in the crater, ejected pyroclasts and a lava lake closer to the surface; on 28 October it introduced a new scale of activity states and placed Villarrica at EAV 1, minor instability. The crater climb is subject to the restrictions set by the authorities and Villarrica National Park: confirm with the operator before you pay.
- 4 September 2026Sernageomin raises the technical alert from green to yellowDue to higher seismic activity and the rising lava lake.
- 20 October 2026Senapred keeps the preventive early alertFor Villarrica, Pucón, Curarrehue and Panguipulli.
- 28 October 2026New scale: Villarrica at EAV 1Sernageomin replaces colours with volcanic activity states; EAV 1 means minor instability.
If the crater is closed, the parasitic craters hike is the alternative: 8 kilometres through forest and volcanic rock at the foot of Villarrica, leaving at 16:30 and returning at 21:30.
Which Pucón tour to choose for your plan
Trancura river rafting: the cheapest adrenaline
It runs a 6-kilometre class 3 (intermediate) stretch of the lower Trancura, with about an hour on the water. Gear and photos are included, and children under 8 are not allowed. Before any adventure activity, read what to check before booking adventure tourism.
Geométricas hot springs: the rest day
The tour includes entry to the hot springs in the Coñaripe ravine, with pools linked by a red boardwalk. Since 1 October 2026 the site has operated as Termas Martini under new management, as we explain in what changed at Termas Geométricas. The Civitatis listing still uses the old name.
Huerquehue and Huilo Huilo: native forest
The Huerquehue hike includes the park fee and lasts 5 hours. Huilo Huilo is the longest day (13 hours) but gives the most hours for the money, and includes entry to the reserve and the Volcano Memorial Museum.
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| Hours | From price (CLP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Villarrica volcano climb | 10 | 200,000 |
| Geométricas hot springs (now Termas Martini) | 6 | 90,000 |
| Huerquehue National Park hike | 5 | 85,000 |
| Liucura river horse ride | 4 | 80,000 |
| Huilo Huilo Reserve | 13 | 75,000 |
| Parasitic craters hike | 5 | 65,000 |
| Trancura river rafting | 4 | 60,000 |
| Villarrica NP ziplining | 3 | 50,000 |
Tips for your Pucón tours
- Season: summer is the time for rafting and the climb; in winter Villarrica has a ski area, as we cover in skiing in Pucón.
- What to bring for the volcano: layers, a windbreaker, gloves, sunglasses and sunscreen; the operator supplies technical gear.
- Check the volcano on the day: Sernageomin reports and Senapred alerts can change overnight.
- No car needed: all tours pick you up at your hotel. To explore on your own, read our guide to car rental in Chile.
- Connectivity: signal is weak in the parks; see which eSIM to use in Chile.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a guided Villarrica volcano climb?
From CLP 200,000 per person on Civitatis on 7 November 2026, plus CLP 10,000 for the chairlift. Departures depend on the restrictions in force due to the volcano's activity.
How much is rafting in Pucón?
From CLP 60,000 per person for Trancura river rafting, with pickup, gear and photos included.
Can you climb Villarrica under a yellow alert?
It depends on what the authorities and Villarrica National Park decide at the time. Ask the operator and check Sernageomin reports before booking.
What to do in Pucón when it rains?
The hot springs are the usual bad-weather option; the volcano climb and ziplining are the most exposed to weather cancellations.
