Solitario Trail & Osorno Volcano Hike: Private Full-Day Tour

A 2.5-hour trek to an alternative route up Osorno, with views across three volcanoes.

This private full-day hiking tour follows the Solitario trail to the Red Crater in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Chile's oldest national park, with a bilingual Sernatur-licensed guide, private transportation and box lunch. The route takes approximately 2.5 hours to reach the crater, with a 50-minute walk along the way. The day includes a drive past Llanquihue Lake and through the park's 251,000 hectares, which hold Lago Todos los Santos, Saltos de Petrohué, and three volcanoes: Osorno, Tronador and Puntiagudo. Minimum age is 14. Moderate physical fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking and exploring Vicente Pérez Rosales

• Drive along Llanquihue Lake road
• Arrive at Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
• Hike 6 km Solitario trail
• Walk 50 minutes to Red Crater
• Enjoy views of volcanoes and nature

The experience

How do you get to the Red Crater without the crowds on the main Osorno route? This tour takes the Solitario trail instead, a 6 km alternative that climbs for about 2.5 hours through the park's volcanic landscape. The drive alone sets the day up. You travel along Llanquihue Lake, one of the region's signature views, before entering Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Established in 1926, the park spans 251,000 hectares and holds three volcanoes, so the backdrop shifts as you move through it.

The hike itself is the core of the day. You walk the Solitario trail toward the Red Crater, with a 50-minute section that brings you closer to the volcanic geology the guide explains along the way. The route offers views across the park's terrain and the volcanoes themselves: Osorno, Tronador and Puntiagudo all visible depending on where you stand. This is not a casual stroll. You need at least moderate fitness to complete it, and the altitude and terrain demand steady footing.

Private transportation means your own vehicle and driver for the full day, so the pace stays yours and there's no waiting for a group. Your guide is bilingual in English and Spanish, holds a Sernatur license and carries WFR certification. Box lunch is included, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for the drive portions. The tour runs 8 hours total, and pickup is arranged as part of the booking.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a bilingual Sernatur-licensed guide with WFR certification.
• box lunch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (14 to 76 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Patagonia Trails

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Spanish fluently, so you follow the volcanology commentary in whichever language is comfortable: no translation lag, no missing the details about what you're standing in front of.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Red Crater, and how long does it take to reach it on the Solitario trail?

The Red Crater is a volcanic feature within Osorno volcano that the Solitario trail approaches. The hike to the crater takes approximately 2.5 hours, with a 50-minute section of that walk bringing you closest to it.

What volcanoes will I see during the day?

Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park holds three volcanoes (Osorno, Tronador and Puntiagudo), and views of them appear throughout the drive and the hike, depending on where you are in the park.

Is the guide fluent in English, or will I need Spanish?

Your guide is bilingual in English and Spanish, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language you prefer.

What happens if I'm not sure about my fitness level for this hike?

The tour requires at least moderate physical fitness. The 6 km Solitario trail involves sustained climbing over 2.5 hours, so it's worth assessing your endurance before booking. The operator does not recommend this tour for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Does the price include entry to the national park?

Park entrance is not included in the tour price and is paid separately at the gate.