Parque Nacional Villarrica

Easy, not very high incline. River runs along a lot of the trail and ends up at a lake. Beautiful hike!

Amazing views and wonderful climbing. Did the volcano with Summit Chile. Had a great hike up and a nice slide down.

A special experience climbing to the top of the volcano. The view is outstanding. Climbing up between rocks of lava and snow. Sliding down on the snow most of the way

Exhilarating! Only 4 people and 2 extremely knowledgeable, helpful, awesome guides made it to the summit the day we climbed Volcan Villarica, due to high winds, low visibility, and precipitation in the form of snow ( white out conditions). My niece and I were 2 of the fortunate ( fearless and strong minded) who reached the summit. Due to the whiteout conditions, we were unable to view the active lava lake. Villarica has since erupted and blew it's top. I believe it lost 40 feet of elevation. It's not a very difficult climb, if you have self arrest training and aren't intimidated by heights, cold, and vertical. People do slide into crevasses, and you don't use a safety line with your team, so it's up to you to stop yourself. Gear (crampons, ice pick, helmet, pack, coveralls, boots, glissade sled) were provided. This was over 5 years ago. The outfitters we used were of Mapuche descent, and were so familiar with the mountain that I was astonished.

We visited the park half December and there was no one there except us. It felt like the Park at the End of the Universe. Misty, cool and silent except for the birds. Leaving Conaripe the road still had asphalt but then continued as a gravel road for more than 25 km. Very scenic, past three hotspring places with as last one El Rincon to the right side (if you took along a swimsuit you could soak in the hot water tubs), the road climbed until it reaches the park entrance. You need to drive on till you encounter the ranger cabin where you should pay an entrance fee (helps pay for upkeep of the park!!!).
Unless you have a 4WD it is wise to park there and continue on foot. One shorter trail option of 0.9 km is a marked and tended trail (called Werken) that loops to a river and then ends on the gravel road. This road /track continues on deeper into the park and the trailheads of two other hikes are located off it
Already at the entrance to the park look up at the beautiful ancient trees that seem to be from the age of the dinosaurs. One of the Araucarias up the road from the Guarderia (has toilets by the way) is signposted as being 1000-years old. Good for a selfie! The undergrowth is a sea of native bamboo. You hear birds in the canopy and water but no human-generated sounds except what you make.
You can also hike to the Mirador Los Volcanos (3.5 km one way); the trailhead is within a reasonable walk on the gravel road and promises a 360 degree view on 5 vulcanos. We didn't make it to that point since the park closes at 6 pm and it was getting late. There are a few longer hikes as well- you get a detailed map with the entrance fee.

One of the most beautiful places in the world! I fell in love with this area of Chile when I was backpacking through South America in the early 1990s. The volcano and surroundings are still as majestic as I remember from the first time.

Amazing the way up and more amazing the way down!!!! You should do it!! I will recommend you to do it with Turismo Florencia, O'Higgins 480

Amazing place to visit. There are a lot of outdoor activities, photography spots. It is suitable to go with children.

Awesome Volcano. Amazing views.
I rented a snowboard and had 3 excellent runs down. Even the walk up the snow was fun, enjoying the view.

Love it, bit ruff but had lovely lunch spots.

I went to climb the top of the vulcano there. Tough but amazing trip. If the weather allows it, definitely go there!

Beautiful Nature, impressive landscape.

Absolutely beautiful September day. The weather isn't always like this, but when it is, WOW

Very beautiful. Must visit.

If you climb, you have to climb Lanin. The view is breathless.

Amazing views of Lago Villarica, unbeatable sunset

Very nice place ! I wouldn't go up to the volcano without a 4x4 as there are some big holes, nevertheless incredible scenery and view.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Vn. Villarica

Beautiful, beautiful and beautiful!
We came in the low season and enjoyed a lot.
Climbed with the company named Antu and were really really impressed by the professionality of the guides. Would definitely pick them as the company to climb with again. We felt completely safe the whole way and were always asked if everything's okay.

A trip highlight for sure