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Villarrica Volcano: Volcanic Caves Viewpoint Tour

By Amulenko Turismo
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,762 per adult

Features

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Overview

  • It starts in the native forest and goes all the way to an opening in the black rock.
  • You will make your way through volcanic tunnels with undulating shapes and markings left by gases.
  • Along the way, they will explain to you how moving lava created this.

Activity location

    • Pucón
    • Pucón, Araucanía, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Av. Bernardo O'Higgins 581, 4920000 Pucon, Pucón, Araucanía, Chile | Amulenko Sightseeing
    • Pucon, Araucanía, Chile

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Villarrica Volcano: Volcanic Caves Viewpoint Tour
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Price details
P 5,761.74 x 1 AdultP 5,761.74
Total
Price is P 5,761.74

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Specialized guide throughout the tour of the volcanic caves.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Safety helmet for exploring the interior of the tunnels.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation and entrance.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided hike along native forest trails to the entrance to the cave.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Geological explanation of the formation of the lava tubes and the Villarrica Volcano.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Basic safety briefing before entering the cave.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

The tour of the volcanic caves in Pucón is a short but very intense experience, ideal if you are interested in geology and adventure.

Where are they located?
The volcanic caves are located in the area around Villarrica Volcano, near the National Park. They were formed by old lava tunnels that were left empty when the lava solidified on the outside but kept flowing on the inside.

Access: The caves can be reached on foot via trails through native forest.

Cave entrance: The entrance is usually narrow, and in some sections, you need to duck or proceed with caution.

Interior:
You walk through dark tunnels made of volcanic rock.
The walls feature undulating textures, solidified gas bubbles, and black, reddish, and gray colors.
The temperature is cool and constant, even in summer.

Lighting: A flashlight or a helmet with a light is used (typically provided by the guide).

Guide: The tour is almost always guided, as the terrain can be uneven and slippery.

Difficulty level
Low to medium

No previous experience is required, but participants should have basic mobility and not be very claustrophobic.

Safety
Helmet
Flashlight
Gloves (sometimes)
Shoes with good grip

What makes it special?
You hike inside a volcano, along old lava flows.

Guides typically explain the eruptive history of Villarrica and how the caves were formed.

It's a very different experience from the typical trekking tours or hot spring visits in the area.

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Location

Activity location

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    • Pucón
    • Pucón, Araucanía, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Av. Bernardo O'Higgins 581, 4920000 Pucon, Pucón, Araucanía, Chile | Amulenko Sightseeing
    • Pucon, Araucanía, Chile