13 days tour

Aconcagua Summit – 13 Or 16 Days

This tour includes:

Guide

A professional bilingual high-mountain guide

Meals

Meals as indicated

Others

Transfer Mendoza airport – hotel Assistance for entrances Assistant of guide for more than 4 passengers All supplies during the ascent & dining equipment Mules to bring the equipment of mountain near to Plaza of Mules. Máx. 30 Kg in total Mules approximation Penitentes - Confluence Mules approximation Confluencia – Plaza de Mulas Camping Zones Safety Equipment and medicines as per international standard, radios, telephone satelital, rope and oxímetro Evacuation in helicopter in case of emergency. Normally requested for by the guide and authorized by the doctor of shift Medical assessment at all camps Support with the report of the climate for the day of summitting A shower in Plaza de Mulas Expeditions porters : They will carry the group mountain equipment ( 20 kilos ) to high camps. Each participant will be with their own mountain equipment and 7 kilos of group equipment ( Food, fuel, utensils ) to high camps

Transport

Private transport for the transfer to Aconcagua national park

Accommodation

Hotel in Mendoza (On agreement of plan) The first and last night of accommodation in Mendoza Camping

Not included:

Others

Porterage of equipment at altitude for personal equipment, garbage and human waste. (additional porters can be arranged to carry personal equipment) Personal expenses (gratuities, drinks, laundry, telephone and others not specified) Accomodation and supply in Mendoza and out of the Provincial Park of the Aconcagua Food in Mendoza and on departure from Aconcagua park Transport of any type to Mendoza (Can be planned as part of trip itinerary) Entry to the Park (in 2020: $800 usd for Nationalities outside Latin America) Personal equipment:Sleeping bag (-30°C), down jackets, vacuum flask, sandals, sunglasses, flasks, crampones, canes, etc Costs derived from Rescue or Abandon of Expedition Costs (accommodation, supply and transport) of descent anticipated by altitude sickness, climate, social disturbances, physical, mental and / or technical condition of mountaineering

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included, evacuation insurance is mandatory for entrance to the park

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Itinerary of your trip Aconcagua Summit – 13 Or 16 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Mendoza - Preparation For Entry. Maximum Height 760M
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Mendoza - Preparation For Entry. Maximum Height 760M

      Our expedition begins in Mendoza, Argentina. Here we'll prepare the equipment that will be transported by the muleteers to Plaza Argentina and the equipment that also will be transported by the muleteers to the Pampas. Steps for the permission to enter into the Provincial Park of Aconcagua.You'll be given help with this administration. Stay in Mendoza. Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2: Mendoza – Penitentes At 2,750M.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Mendoza – Penitentes At 2,750M.

      Breakfast in accommodation. At 11:30 a.m. you'll leave in the direction of Penitentes. By 1:00 pm. stop to have lunch in the Restaurant of "Don Elias" in Uspallacta. The expedition guide arrives at Penitentes in the evening. The equipment that will be transported by the muleteers is sent in advance to the Plaza of Mules and the equipment that also will be transported by the muleteers to Confluence. Accommodation: Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Penitentes – Laguna Horcones – Confluencia A Los 3,300M
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Penitentes – Laguna Horcones – Confluencia A Los 3,300M

      Breakfast in your accommodation. Afterwards, heading across the picturesque route of surrounding mountain ranges, you'll head to the Gully of Pitchforks. Here you'll check-in to the Park where the expedition & ascent will begin. Trek of 3 - 4 hours, you'll arrive at the place known as Confluence. Lunch in the Camp. Free afternoon. Accommodation: Camping Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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Tour leaving from Mendoza

Mendoza is one the most important cities in Argentina, it is located to the west of this country, on the Andean mountain chain. It is a place where a lot of immigrants merge, among them Italians, Spaniards, Arabs, and Jews. This makes it one of the most cultural cities in Argentina.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’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

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. You’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: 65

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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