5 days tour

Aconcagua Base Camp In Five Days

$ 1,330 .00 USD

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Aconcagua Base Camp In Five Days

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and hiking snacks on all expedition days. We will have dinner in domes, provided by Aconcagua Park services. The menus will be defined according to the logistics of each day, but some of the meals that could be included are: Important: In case you are vegetarian, or have any food preference/restriction, we will adapt the menu without any problem. Just let us know upon booking.

Accommodation

We offer 3-person tents, to facilitate the logistics and the weight to carry. But if you prefer a 2-person tent, you must request it as an additional service.

Guide

Professional trekking guide bilingual.

Transport

In/out from Mendoza city.

Others

General equipment (tents, heaters, etc). Transportation of general equipment on mules. Mules for personal equipment from Confluencia to Plaza de Mulas (for groups that meet the quota of 4 participants and 10 kg per person). First aid trained staff. Internet in the base camps (One hour per day) Dinners in domes

Not included:

Insurance

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Aconcagua Base Camp In Five Days

  • Day 1 Toward Confluencia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Toward Confluencia

      We start with enthusiasm. Early in the morning (7:30 am) we will pick you up to go to the Aconcagua Provincial Park. There we will check in and start a 4.34 mi. / 7 km. trek to Confluencia, our first base camp, at 11,319 ft / 3,450 masl.


      Max. altitude: 11,319 ft. / 3.450 masl.  Distance: 4.34 mi. / 7 km.


      Elevation gain: 1,313 ft. / 400 m. Night in: Confluencia.

  • Day 2 Trekking To Plaza Francia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trekking To Plaza Francia

      We will see the incredible sights at the viewpoint of the South Wall of Aconcagua. On day 2, after our first sunrise in the mountain, we will start the day with a nutritious breakfast. And then, with a 4 / 5 hour hike we will arrive at Plaza Francia. During the ascent we will acclimatize step by step, and when we reach 13,616 ft. / 4,150 masl, we will be amazed by the privileged viewpoint of the great south wall of Aconcagua.


      Max. altitude: 13,616 ft. / 4.150 masl. Distance: 9.95 mi. / 16 km.


      Elevation gain: 3,281 ft. / 1.000 m. Night in: Confluencia.

  • Day 3 Our Goal: Ascent To Plaza De Mulas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Our Goal: Ascent To Plaza De Mulas

      We prepare for a day as exciting as it is demanding: we ascend to our maximum altitude to achieve our objective. We will walk for 8-9 hours, from Confluencia to Plaza de Mulas. On the way we will visit Playa Ancha and Cuesta Brava. And when we reach 14,110 ft. / 4,300 masl we will celebrate at the base camp.


      Max. altitude: 14,110 ft. / 4.300 masl. Distance: 11.2 mi / 18 km.


      Elevation gain: 3,281 ft. / 1.000 m. Night in: Plaza de Mulas.



  • Day 4 A Well-Deserved Rest In Plaza De Mulas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      A Well-Deserved Rest In Plaza De Mulas

      On this day we will recover our energy: we will enjoy the place, and we will take the opportunity to nourish ourselves, hydrate and get to know what life is like at Aconcaguaโ€™s base camp.


      Max. altitude: 14,110 ft. / 4.300 masl. Night in: Plaza de Mulas.

  • Day 5 Return To Mendoza
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Return To Mendoza

      We will wake up at dawn and after breakfast we will start preparing to descend. We will say goodbye to the mountain and after a 7-hour, we will arrive again at the entrance to the Aconcagua Park, where the vehicles that will take us back to Mendoza city will be waiting for us. With all the satisfaction for the experience we will have lived, we will go to rest, and hope to meet again in a future adventure.


      Max. altitude: 14,110 ft. / 4.300 masl. Distance: 15.5 mi. / 25 km.


      Elevation loss: 4,265 ft. / 1.300 m. Night in: your lodging.



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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 75

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