Chile Hiking & Walking Tour

Hike Chile’s Lake and Volcano Scenic Route—lava trails, hot springs, and the peaks of Lonquimay and Villarrica

Trip Style

Hiking & Walking

Tour Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Activity Level

Level 3

Starting from

$5,499.00 per person

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Hike Chile’s Lakes and Volcanoes District, with forested trails, volcanic peaks, hot springs, and a vineyard visit near scenic Villarrica.

Experience the wild beauty of Chile’s Lakes & Volcanoes Scenic Route, where snow-dusted volcanoes rise above lush rainforests and the rhythms of Pewenche culture echo through the valleys. Hike through UNESCO-protected reserves, summit active peaks like Lonquimay and Villarrica, and relax in soothing natural hot springs after each day’s adventure. Savor local wines with a vineyard visit overlooking Lake Villarrica and its iconic volcano, a perfect pairing of flavor and scenery. With carefully selected stays, expert guides, and unforgettable trails, this hiking tour captures the soul of Chile’s southern Andes—untamed, enriching, and unlike anywhere else.

Trip Wows

  • Hike beneath active volcanoes and across recent lava flows along Chile’s dramatic Lake & Volcano Scenic Route

  • Summit Lonquimay and Villarrica for panoramic Andean views, framed by glacial lakes and native forests

  • Unwind in natural hot springs after each hike, from Malalcahuello’s forest pools to the steamy baths near Pucón

  • Share a home-cooked meal with the Mapuche-Pewenche and sample traditional piñones, sopaipillas, and mate

  • Enjoy a private vineyard tour and tasting of organic Carménère at Viña Pinwine, set on Villarrica’s fertile volcanic slopes

Ancient trees of Lonquimay Volcano

Chile’s Lake & Volcano Scenic Route features soaring volcanoes, glacial lakes, and rainforest trails. Summit Lonquimay, walk among ancient araucaria trees, and soak in hot springs.

What Guests are Saying

I am looking forward to scheduling another trip with Trek Travel! It was an absolutely awesome experience and didn't want the trip to end! It was one of the best vacations that I have ever taken.

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Zachary S., Trek Travel Guest

My first Trek Travel experience was excellent and I wouldn't hesitate to book another trip! In today's world where good customer service is hard to come by, Trek Travel excelled and it's truly appreciated!

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Laurel S., Trek Travel Guest

Hiking trails beneath Lonquimay Volcano and exploring ancient Araucaria forests is amazing, but connecting deeply with the Pewenche community - sharing meals, stories, and their rich traditions, makes this trip truly unforgettable.

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Ciara H., Trek Travel Trip Designer

All around we had an excellent Trek Travel trip, perfectly organized and executed. Extremely pleased with our two guides and fellow travelers who are likely to become new friends. Grateful for a wonderful experience, and would highly recommend Trek Travel to anyone who asks.

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Michael D., Trek Travel Guest

Our Trek Travel trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we intend to make a once-a-year experience.

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Great Hike

Climb the Spectacular Lonquimay Volcano

Hike the majestic Lonquimay Volcano, crossing volcanic scree and snowfields to reach a spectacular crater rim at 9,400 feet, with views of the Chilean Andes and Araucanía forests.

Dates & Pricing

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  • Limited Availability

Looking to plan a private trip just for your group?

We’ve got you covered. Choose an available trip date, gather your group, and we’ll handle the rest. Here’s the private pricing for this trip:

10+ GUESTS
Price as advertised
9 GUESTS
+ $299 per person to trip price
8 GUESTS
+ $599 per person to trip price
7 GUESTS
+ $1,099 per person to trip price
6 GUESTS
+ $1,699 per person to trip price
1-5 GUESTS
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*Not all scheduled dates are convertible to private groups – a small number of trips and peak season dates may be excluded or may require “buy outs” equivalent to a larger group size. Pricing, availability, and guest minimums are all subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
Activity Information
Hotels
Malalcahuello, Chile
Valle Corralco Resort & Spa
 Explorer

Tucked into the ancient forests of Malalcahuello National Reserve at the base of Lonquimay Volcano, Corralco blends clean-lined architecture with the warmth of native wood and stone. Panoramic windows frame the surrounding lenga trees, while geothermal pools steam beneath the open sky. After a day of exploration, guests can unwind with a Mapuche-inspired massage or linger over regional cuisine in the Mountain Restaurant.

Hotel Antumalal hotel room
Pucón, Chile
Hotel Antumalal
 Explorer

Hotel Antumalal is a striking Bauhaus-style retreat perched above Lake Villarrica, with lakeside views, a spa carved into the rock, and a private beach for relaxing. Inside, tree trunk furniture and thick monkey puzzle wood walls create a lasting impression. As the sun sets, enjoy a glass of Chilean red on the terrace—this “Corral of the Sun” lives up to its name.

Trek Travel Guides

The World’s Best

From the moment you meet our guides, you'll understand the difference. You'll feel the genuine care they take to make your vacation perfect. From their expert support to sharing their favorite hidden spots, they tailor every moment to you.

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Know Before You Go!

We want you to be fully prepared for your hiking vacation of a lifetime. This involves making sure that you choose  the appropriate trip for you and that every aspect of your experience is flawless. Each Trek Travel trip is unique to ensure maximum enjoyment every time.

Your Trip Need to Knows:

  • Shuttles: The Lakes and Volcanoes District is one of the most visually stunning areas in Chile. Yet, also one of the more expansive. Please note that most days require shuttle times ranging from 20 minutes to two hours or more. These extended shuttles are essential as we aim to save your energy for the best part of the ride that day. Our goal is to immerse you in nature, offering views of volcanoes, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and other breathtaking scenery. Sometimes, this means a drive is necessary to reach these destinations.
  • Elevation: Hikes on this trip range from moderate to high elevations (approximately 2,000–9,400 feet / 600–2,865 meters). Though the itinerary allows gradual acclimatization, you should be prepared for potential altitude effects. Drink plenty of water, pace yourself, and let guides know if you experience discomfort.
  • Dining in Chile: While our guides do their best to “keep things moving,” service and meals can feel slow. Chile’s culture around food is much slower than what most countries are used to but it is part of the experience to savor and enjoy both the meal and the company you are keeping.
  • Packing: Layers! Layering is the best way to regulate your body temperature. This tried-and-true strategy is all about slipping layers on and off as your activity level or the weather changes.
  • Gear and clothing: For a comfortable hiking experience, we recommend wearing sturdy, waterproof hiking shoes or boots with high ankle support. Also consider bringing several pairs of hiking socks, a hat, sunscreen, lightweight fleece, waterproof jacket, and a blister pack. Trek Travel will provide you with a technical t-shirt and water bottle while a limited number of hiking poles will be made available in limited quantities. For more information and a more complete packing list, see the Packing and Weather FAQ below.
  • Horsefly season: Horseflies can be more prevalent in certain areas during your trip. For January trips, we recommend bringing light-colored clothing, as these flies are more abundant during this month and are less likely to bother you when wearing lighter-colored clothing. While the flies are harmless, they can bite and be a nuisance while hiking.
  • Routes and weather: Please note that because weather conditions can change rapidly, guides may choose to modify the daily hike for your safety. This could involve changes in both distance and elevation.
  • Air conditioning: Due to Pucon’s cooler climate and its elevated location near Lake Villarrica, Hotel Antumalal does not offer air conditioning. During warmer spells, opening your windows is typically enough to keep your room comfortable.
Before and After Your Trip
FAQs

Chile's climate is a both mountainous and Mediterranean, with cool mornings, hot afternoons, and occasional rain. From December to January, expect warm days (65-78°F / 17-26ºC) and cool evenings. February-March temperatures peak around 70-85°F (21-29ºC) with occasional showers. By April, days cool to 55-72°F (13-22ºC), and rain becomes more frequent. Pack layers and rain gear for unpredictable mountain weather.

View our Packing List

To reserve your space on a trip, you can either call us at 866-464-8735 to speak with an expert Trip Consultant or book online any time by clicking the “BOOK THIS TRIP” icon near the upper right of each destination’s overview page.* Once you have submitted your reservation online, a Trip Consultant will contact you within one business day to answer any questions you may have and to confirm space and room availability on your desired trip. Your booking will be finalized once your no-risk deposit is paid. If you make a reservation more than 90 days prior to the trip, a $750 no risk deposit is due at the time of booking.** If you reserve your trip less than 90 days prior to the departure, the full balance is due at the time of booking. Once your booking is complete you will receive an email confirmation with important information pertaining to your trip.

*Please note that select trips cannot be booked online at this time. For those trips, please call a trip consultant at 866-464-8735.

**Deposit amounts can vary. Please confirm deposit amounts for all trips with your Trip Consultant at time of booking.

When a trip is booked, a guest confirmation email is immediately sent out. One week prior to the trip start, you’ll receive an email containing your trip start meeting location reminder and any last-minute information that you’ll need to know. You will also receive instructions to download the Ride with GPS app before your trip to provide you the day to day plan.

With one person booked on a date, the trip becomes guaranteed.*

In the case where trips are at one or two guests, we will contact you prior to final payment to give you the following options:

Pay a small trip fee of $500 per person for two guests or $1000 for one guest, which ensures your preferred trip date will run. If there are three or more guests before departure date, the fee will be refunded in full.

or

Switch to a different trip or different departure date. Should there be any difference in trip price between your original trip and the new one, you will be expected to pay the difference, or we will refund you accordingly.

Offer only valid if Trek Travel contacts a guest to discuss these specific options. Trips with fewer than three guests may operate with only one guide. The guide will support all rides with a Trek Travel van. If you would like to discuss the option of having two guides, please speak with your trip consultant.

The small trip supplement for Ride Camps is as follows – for two guests an additional $250 or for one guest an additional $500.

*Cross Country, Race, and Special Edition trips as well as a small number of select departures have a minimum guest count to guarantee. Please check with your Trip Consultant for more information.

Unforeseen events may make it necessary to cancel or modify a trip. Our Guest Services team will update you with any changes. We reserve the right to cancel departures in cases of force majeure or the failure of third parties—such as hotels—to honor their reservations, in which case all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement. Trek Travel is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs that are incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, or illness. We strongly encourage Travel Protection for complete coverage.

We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your tour.

Read our Cancellation Policy

Our Trip Consultants are available to assist and can answer your questions. Please call us at 866-464-8735.

Trek Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help safeguard you and your travel investment against the unexpected. We offer a travel protection plan through Arch RoamRight that provides coverage for unforeseen events that could affect your ability to travel with us. Learn more about our Travel Protection

We have partnered with Santa Barbara Travel Bureau. to offer our guests a dedicated concierge travel team that is available to assist you in getting to and from your Trek Travel trip. Learn more about our Travel Services

Sharing the joy that comes with wow moments

Guide gratuities are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this trip, we suggest a tip for your guides between $280-$350 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience. While local currency is preferred, there are other options to make tipping easier. Most guides accept gratuity via PayPal or our staff can help before or after the trip. Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

Like everything else about your vacation, the Trek Travel team is here to make this experience easier for you. While local currency is preferred, you may also tip through the following options:

Via PayPal (please have this account set up in advance when possible) or with your guest services representative on the phone before or after the trip.

Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

You cannot put a price on a wow. But you can show your thanks for an exceptional experience.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out our General FAQs section. You will find answers to the most common questions that don't necessarily pertain to a specific trip. See Hiking & Walking FAQs

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Guaranteed Trips

Our trips are guaranteed to run once we have one confirmed booking on the trip. Click here to view our full guarantee policy.

Trek Travel reserves the right to cancel trips with zero guests, therefore you must book with Trek Travel before making travel arrangements for the trip. We are not responsible for travel arrangements made prior to confirming your Trek Travel Trip. Select trips are not guaranteed.

Sold Out/Waitlist

This trip is currently sold out, but you may be added to the waitlist in the case of availability.

Limited Availability

If a date is marked with Limited Availability, there are few spots left to book. We will secure additional rooms from our hotels before confirming your reservation.

Looking to travel with a small group? Ask our trip consultants about private trips and learn more.

Private

If a date is marked as Private, it is reserved for a private group.

Don’t see exactly what you are looking for or looking for a custom date?
Call our trip consultants at 866-464-8735

Hotel Differences

Trek Travel offers three hotel levels to match your style. Luxury hotels provide elegant, thoughtful touches with exceptional hospitality. Explorer hotels blend modern amenities with local charm in unique settings. Comfort hotels are casual and conveniently located near Trek Travel activities.

Activity Levels

Learn about activity levels here

Level 1:

Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Level 2:

Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

Level 3:

Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Level 4:

Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

What are your trip styles?

Classic Bike:

Explore beautiful destinations with a curated blend of guided activities, local cuisine, handpicked accommodations, and itineraries to suit every traveler, from laid-back adventures to luxurious escapes.

Gravel:

Venture off the beaten path to unforgettable places, with fully-supported routes that combine gravel and paved roads in classic Trek Travel style.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

Pro Race:

See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Hiking & Walking:

Step into adventure with carefully designed routes, unparalleled hospitality, and deep-routed local connections.

Ride Camp:

Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

Self-Guided:

Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.

Single Occupancy

Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself

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