Travel program for Pucón and surroundings in 6 days. We climb the Villarrica volcano, know the Ojos del Caburgua and geometric baths.
Day 1: Villarrica National Park - Pucón
Transfer: Airport in Temuco Hotel in Pucón
Tour through the Villarrica Volcano
- Departure: 14:00
- Duration: 4 hours
- Pickup / Dropoff: Hotel en Pucón
Tour to learn from the heights the impressive Villarrica volcano located 20 kilometers from Pucon. From the top you'll see a view of different lakes and other volcanoes in the Region of Araucania.
We will pick you up at your accommodation at 10 AM to begin our journey to the Villarrica Volcano, famous worldwide for being one of the most active in Chile and all of South America.
At the entrance to the park, we will travel to the base of the Villarrica Volcano, where you can admire the surrounding lakes and volcanoes. After a walk along a lava trail, the transfer will take you to the ski center’s café, where you can explore part of this beautiful area.
At the end of the tour, we will return you to your hotel in Pucón or Villarrica.
- PhysicalVery low
- CulturalVery low
- NatureVery high
Day 2: Pucón - Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve
Huilo-Huilo Tour
- Departure: 09:00
- Duration: 10 hours
- Includes: Boxlunch
- Pickup / Dropoff: Hotel in Pucón
Visit the Huilo Huilo Biological Reservation in a complete tour that includes the waterfall and the enchanted forest. You will also visit villages like Lican Ray and finish at the Petermann Brewery.
We will depart at the agreed time towards the city of Villarrica. We will circle Lake Villarrica while taking a short city tour, visiting this historic city and exploring typical places such as its Craft Market, main avenues, the new boardwalk and viewpoints, the pier, and offering an impressive view of the Villarrica Volcano, which stands at 2,870 meters tall. We will then continue our journey to the tourist town of Licanray, where we will find Lake Calafquén, with its islands, waterfront, and main avenue.
Next, we will head towards the towns of Coñaripe and Pullinque, always following the shores of Lake Calafquén. Then, we will take the road to the private Huilo Huilo Nature Reserve to visit one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region, La Leona Falls. After this natural-themed visit, we will follow the route around Lake Panguipulli, making stops for photos at the viewpoints along the lake. It's worth noting that on this route, we will also see a couple of unique hotels known for their architectural development (La Montaña Mágica, Nothofagus), fully integrated into the stunning Valdivian rainforest of the Los Rios region.
Lunch will be at a thematic restaurant in the area we are visiting, known as Huilo Huilo. On the way back, about 5 kilometers away, we will stop at the small town of Pto. Fuy, home to Lake Pirehuico, a departure point for passengers heading to San Martin de Los Andes.
At the end of the tour, we will return to the hotel.
- CulturalMedium
- NatureVery high
Day 3: Geometricas Hot Springs - Pucón
Tour Geometric Hot Springs
- Departure: 09:00
- Duration: 7 hours
- Pickup / Dropoff: Hotel in Pucón
Come and enjoy the Geometric Thermal Springs that are naturally flowing in the middle of native forests of the Villarrica Volcano National Park.
We will pick you up from your hotel, heading towards the Geometric Hot Springs, located 86 km away, passing through the traditional resort town of Licanray and the town of Coñaripe, both located on the shores of Lake Calafquén. The Geometric Hot Springs are situated within the majesty and beauty of Villarrica National Park and offer a new and original thermal experience in Chile. They are located next to the Aihúe stream and are known for their abundance of thermal sources, which flow from the Aihüe gorge at a temperature of 80°C. This thermal center has 16 hot pools, each separated from the others, with temperatures ranging from 35°C to 42°C, along with 4 cold water pools. You will be able to fully relax in its thermal pools, whose warm waters will not only help you recharge your energy but also assist in treating various syndromes and pains.
At the end of the tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Pucón.
- NatureVery high
Day 4: Huerquehue National Park - Pucón
Trekking through the Huerquehue National Park
- Departure: 08:30
- Duration: 7 hours
- Includes: Boxlunch
- Pickup: Hotel in Pucón
- Dropoff: Hote In Pucón
Come to know the Huerquehue National Park in an all day excursion that allows you to know the best landscapes of araucarias forests, waterfalls, lakes and lagoons of the Region of La Araucanía.
We will depart from your hotel heading east towards the Huerquehue National Park, located 33 km from Pucón.
It is characterized by being a mountainous area with moderate slopes and impressive beauty, where we will find ravines, hills, forests of Araucarias, Lenga trees, among others. Unique wildlife such as Darwin’s frog, the Culpeo fox, and the Andean Condor can be spotted in the higher areas.
Huerquehue is known for its network of trails, which has made it one of the favorite parks for nature lovers and trekkers. Upon arrival, we will embark on the Los Lagos trail, which will take us on an 8.8-kilometer round-trip journey through the beautiful landscapes of Huerquehue National Park. The environment is mostly located within the Andean-Patagonian Forests Region and within the Andes mountain range of the Araucanía. We will see mountains, rivers, high-altitude lakes, and waterfalls. The surroundings will be dominated by beautiful trees, such as Araucarias, Tepas, Coihues, and Mañíos.
After completing the trek, we will return to your hotel in Pucón or Villarrica around 5:00 PM.
- PhysicalMedium
- CulturalVery low
- NatureVery high
Day 5: Pucón - Ojos del Caburgua
Caburga and Palguín Tour
- Departure: 09:00
- Duration: 4 hours
- Pickup / Dropoff: Hotel in Pucón
We invite you to explore the surroundings of Pucón in a full day excursion which will take you to visit the Palguin waterfalls and the best places in Caburgua lake.
- PhysicalMedium
- NatureVery high
Day 6: Transfer to Temuco airport
Transfer: Hotel in Pucón Airport in Temuco
At the agreed time, we will pick you up at the Casa Solaria hotel and then take you to the Temuco airport.
- 05 Nights of accommodation at the Casa Solaria Hotel.
- Transfer Temuco airport / hotel in Pucón / airport
- Tour from Villarrica to Puerto Fuy
- Tour to the Geometric Hot Springs
- Hiking through the Huerquehue National Park
- Tour to the lake and the Eyes of Caburgua
- Everything that was not mentioned
Recommendations
Take shelter for the morning and sunset excursions, for the rest of the day wear light clothing and comfortable shoes.
- Go Chile assumes no responsibility for unpredictable events that may affect the schedule or order of travel programs, such as those caused by weather conditions, road closures or safety measures established by public authorities.