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“Los Cráteres” Trail, Easy half-day hike near Pucón

Join one of our certified guides on this accesible half-day hike around the craters of Villarrica Volcano near Pucón, Chile.


TRIP TYPE

Private

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Andes

DURATION

1/2 Day

OFFER PERIOD

Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec

FITNESS LEVEL

Open To Everyone

SKILL LEVEL

All Levels

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

  • See rows of craters about five to ten meters wide, with lava flow on either side
  • Visit an observation deck with a wonderful 360° view
  • Pass through a mystical forest of coihue

Description

Have you ever wanted to hike around an active volcano? This half-day hike is the most accesible way to experience the Villarrica Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Chile.

We will hike the path along the base of the Villarrica Volcano. We will pass through a mystical forest of coihue, a unique species of tree native to southern Chile. We will also pass lava trails and singular smaller craters, formed by the evolution of the Villarrica Volcano over the course of thousands of years.

We will pass through ancient volcanic slag dumps. These are covered by moss and coirón, which is a type of vegetation native to the area. We will also see some unique phenomenon such as volcanic caves and dry rivers.

From an observation deck, we will have a wonderful, 360° view of nearby Villarrica Lake, Caburgua Valley, Llaima Volcano and the Nevados de Sollipulli. Afterwards, we will descend toward the volcano, passing through the expansive Andean prairies.

The Villarrica Volcano erupted as recently as 2015. As we walk along, we will be able to see signals of lava from this eruption.

The highlight of this hike is the craters themselves. Eventually, we will reach rows of craters about five to ten meters wide, with lava flow on either side. The lava from the recent eruption formed interesting folds in the land. We will be able to see cracks in the hardened lava where vegetation is beginning to grow. These craters are an amazing sight to behold!

Book today for an almost otherworldly experience in Pucón!

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Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Transportation start and back

- Personal insurance

Price details

Price includes: Professional mountain guide (English and Spanish), round trip transfer, accident insurance, radial communication and cocktail when returning to the agency.

Price does not include: Food, clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen or any additional services.

*Minimum and maximum 4 people.

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking


About the guide: Mawida

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Mawida

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We are a Tour Operator based in Pucón, Chile, and we are focused on outdoor activities and all kinds of expeditions. We can adapt to the needs and wishes of our clients, with the objective of providing a meaningful life experience to everyone booking one of our tours.

Languages

English

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What people are saying about Mawida

Kevin

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The entire day was a fantastic adventure! Javier was a wonderful guide, very interesting and helpful… And extremely professional… I would highly advise the Villa Ferrata trip to anyone with a sense of adventure.

Alex

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perfect service!will choice again!

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