Trekking Andean Lagoons + Mapuche Cuisine in Pucón

Walk between volcanoes and forests, then eat at a Mapuche kitchen

A full-day trek in Villarrica National Park near Pucón combines a gentle walk between two high-altitude lagoons with views of Lanín Volcano and Araucaria forests, ending with traditional Mapuche cuisine at a local kitchen. The route climbs from 227 meters to 1,221 meters above sea level. Private transport, a certified guide, lunch, accident insurance and all technical gear are included. Children from age 6 are welcome.

The experience

The day starts with a drive from Pucón into the Puesco sector of Villarrica National Park, climbing to where the trek begins near the Argentine border. The walk opens on the shores of Quillelhue Lagoon, where the north face of Lanín Volcano (rising 3,747 meters) frames the view across the water. From there, the path winds through Araucaria forests, an endemic species that grows only between 900 and 1,700 meters above sea level in this region, before reaching Huinfiuca Lagoon on a route designed to let the landscape speak for itself.

After the trek, you return by car to Anita Epulef's Mapuche kitchen for lunch. This is not a restaurant stop. It is a working kitchen where traditional Mapuche cooking happens, and the meal reflects what the region actually eats, not a tourist version of it. The kitchen is the end point of the day, not a rushed add-on.

A certified professional guide leads the walk in English or Spanish and stays with the group throughout. The trek is gentle enough for all fitness levels, though the altitude and the length of the day matter: eight hours from pickup to return. Private transportation means your group does not share the van, and accident insurance is built in. Specialized infant seats are available if you are traveling with very small children.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Pucón.
• certified professional guide in English or Spanish.
• all technical equipment and costumes.
• traditional Mapuche lunch.
• accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Rutas Outdoors

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow the commentary comfortably in either language. The eight-hour day and the altitude (climbing to 1,221 meters) suit travelers who are comfortable with a full morning and afternoon on foot, though the path itself is gentle and designed for all fitness levels.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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.

How high do we climb on this trek?

The trek climbs from 1,221 meters above sea level, where the walk begins near the Argentine border, to views across the lagoons and into the surrounding peaks. Lanín Volcano, visible from Quillelhue Lagoon, reaches 3,747 meters.

What is the Araucaria forest, and will we walk through it?

Araucaria is an endemic species found only in this region between 900 and 1,700 meters above sea level. The winding path between the two lagoons passes through these forests, which are part of what makes the landscape distinctive here.

What kind of food is served at the Mapuche kitchen?

Lunch is traditional Mapuche cuisine prepared at Anita Epulef's kitchen, a working local kitchen rather than a tourist restaurant. The meal reflects authentic regional cooking and flavors.

What is included in the price?

Private transportation from Pucón, a certified professional guide, all technical gear and costumes, lunch at the Mapuche kitchen, and accident insurance are included.