13 days tour

Aconcagua Summit – 13 Or 16 Days

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Aconcagua Summit – 13 Or 16 Days

This tour includes:

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

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

Meals

Meals as indicated

Guide

A professional bilingual high-mountain guide

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

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

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), additional special permits are required to climb between the months of April-October Personal equipment:Sleeping bag (-30°C), down jackets, vacuum flask, sandals, sunglasses, flasks, crampones, canes, etc Costs derived from clinet rescue or the abandonment of expedition Costs (accommodation, supply and transport) of descent anticipated by altitude sickness, climate, social disturbances, physical, mental and / or technical condition of mountaineering

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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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.
  • Day 4 Day 4: Confluencia – Trek Of Acclimatization To Plaza France With 4,200M
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Confluencia – Trek Of Acclimatization To Plaza France With 4,200M

      Breakfast. You’ll trek from 4 to 6 hours, up to the viewpoint of Plaza France and the south wall of Aconcagua, with elevation of 4,200 m. The descent will take around 2 to 3 hours.

      • Accommodation: Camp
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Day 5 Day 5: Confluencia – Plaza De Mulas With 4,250M
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Confluencia – Plaza De Mulas With 4,250M

      It’s an early start with breakfast. you’ll begin the trek very early at around 7:00 am., today takes a time estimated from 8 to 10 hrs. Installation of Camp.

      • Accommodation: Camping
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Day 6 Day 6: Plaza De Mulas. Rest And Preparation
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Plaza De Mulas. Rest And Preparation

      Breakfast. Rest and preparation for the ascent.

      • Accommodation: Camping
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Day 7 Day 7: Plaza De Mulas – Cerro Bonete Con 5,000 M.S.N.M.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Plaza De Mulas – Cerro Bonete Con 5,000 M.S.N.M.

      Breakfast early. Ascent to the Hill Bonnet. Moderate trekking from 4 to 5 hours. From here you’re rewarded with an impressive sight of the West face of Aconcagua. Taking in lunch you then return back at the field base for the evening. Installation of camp.

      • Accommodation: Camping
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Day 8 Day 8: Plaza De Mulas - Camp I “Canadá” A Los 4,800 M.S.N.M.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Plaza De Mulas - Camp I “Canadá” A Los 4,800 M.S.N.M.

      Breakfast. In your group you’ll initiate the ascent towards the direction of the first advanced camp, this is Plaza Canada. Trek from 3 to 4 hrs. Installation of Camp.

      • Accommodation: Camping
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Day 9 Day 9: Campo I “Canadá” – Campo Ii “Nido De Cóndores” A Los 5,350 M.S.N.M
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Campo I “Canadá” – Campo Ii “Nido De Cóndores” A Los 5,350 M.S.N.M

      Breakfast. Continuing the ascent to the second camp, Nest of Condors. Impressive sight of the Mountain chain. You are high enough (over three miles above the Pacific) to grandstand above the smaller part of the Andes. Trek from 2 to 4 hours. Installation of camp.

      • Accommodation: Camping
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Day 10 Day 10: Camp Ii “Nido De Cóndores” - Camp Iii “Cólera”
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Camp Ii “Nido De Cóndores” - Camp Iii “Cólera”

      Breakfast. Ascent to the third high field "Colera". Time estimated from 2 to 4 hours. Installation of the High Field camp. This is a very important day, to rest early in the evening and with light dinner.

      • Accommodation: Camping
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Day 11 Day 11: Camp Iii “Cólera” – Cima - Camp Iii “Cólera”
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Camp Iii “Cólera” – Cima - Camp Iii “Cólera”

      This day begins at 4:00 am., with a breakfast. You’ll climb the North Edge up to the refuge Independence, located at around 6,450 m. It is in this place where the sunbeams reach us for the first time during this day. You’ll encounter the " Portezuelo of the Wind ", where you must face strong winds even in days of relative calmness. From there voyaging on the top part of the West face and climb " The Canaleta ", a channel of 300 mts. that leads us to the summit edge. After The Canaleta, the " Edge of the Gump " represents an easy voyage up to the summit. The latter part normally takes us an hour. From the edge of the Gump we can observe directly under our feet the 3,000 mts. of vertical ice and rock of the South Wall of Aconcagua, considered to be one of the biggest walls of the world. At the summit is the ultimate prize: a sight of 360 º and the experience of personal feelings and indescribable emotions, which only are understood by experiencing it for yourself. The satisfaction of reaching your aim, coupled with the termination of the expedition, mean it is time to begin the asecent and make your way back to Mendoza. It is necessary to save some of your energy for the descent to the field 3.

      • Accommodation: Camping
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Day 12 Day 12: Camp Iii “Cólera” – Plaza De Mulas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Camp Iii “Cólera” – Plaza De Mulas

      Return from the Camp 3 up to the Camp Base, to enjoy dinner realized in the comfort of the Camp Base.

      • Accommodation: Camping
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Day 13 Day 13: Plaza De Mulas – Penitentes – Mendoza
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Plaza De Mulas – Penitentes – Mendoza

      After taking down the camp and preparing the bundles that will be transported by the mules there is one final day of 7-8 hrs of trek that takes us via the Lagoon of Pitchforks and the meeting with the route, where our transport waits, that will lead us back to the city of Mendoza.

      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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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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