Multisport Operators

Aguaventura. Friendly, French-owned Aguaventura outfits for rafting, as well as canyoning, kayaking, snowshoeing, and snowboarding. They specialize in trekking up Volcan Villarrica, including some trips combined with a ski descent, although you should be an expert skier if you want to join them. Palguín 336, Pucón, Araucanía, 4920000. 45/244–4246; www.aguaventura.com. From 25000.

Captura Chile. This tour operator specializes in heli-skiing and heli-fishing, but also provides individuals and private groups with flight tours of the Pucón area via small plane or helicopter. Pucón, Araucanía. 9/699–3686; www.capturachile.com.

Politur. This tour operator can take you rafting or zip-lining at the Río Trancura, trekking in nearby Parque Nacional Huerquehue, and hiking up Volcán Villarrica, not to mention skiing and skydiving. They also offer a laid-back tour of the natural attractions in the Pucón area that includes a dip in a local hot spring. Av. Bernardo O'Higgins 635, Pucón, Araucanía, 4920000. 45/244–1373; www.politur.com. From 15000 pesos.

Sol y Nieve. For rafting trips, canyoning, hiking, and skiing expeditions, sign up with this tour operator. It takes groups up Villarrica Volcano. Lincoyan 361, Pucón, Araucanía, 4920000. 45/244–4761; www.solynievepucon.cl. From 20000 pesos.

Summit Chile. The experienced guides at Summit Chile rent gear and lead treks to the Villarrica Volcano summit; they also offer other outdoor adventures. It's the only agency with rock-climbing excursions in Pucón. Urrutia 585, Pucón, Araucanía, 4920000. 45/244–3259; www.summitchile.org. From 36000 pesos.