Mount Aconcagua Climb

Day 1: Mendoza (2508ft – 760m)
Receiving in Mendoza / Lodging in a 3star / Tourist Class Hotel . We will have briefing on the expedition and permit requirement. Guides will check your equipments. Time to rent or buy some equipment if you need.

Day 2: Mendoza / Penitentes-Puente del Inca (8992ft – 2725m)
Obtaining of permits. Transfer to Penitentes-Puente Del Inca. Lodging in hotel. Preparation of the loads for the mules.(B, L, D)

Day 3: Penitentes / Confluencia (10890ft – 3300m)
Drive to the entrance of the Park. Trek to Confluencia Camp. You will only carry your daypack, our mules will carry your personal equipment. (B, PL, D)

Day 4: Confluencia / Plaza Francia (13200ft – 4000m) / Confluencia
Trek to Plaza Francia, base of the south face of the Mount Aconcagua, lunch and return to Confluencia. (B, PL, D)

Day 5: Confluencia / Plaza de Mulas (14058ft – 4260m)
Trekto Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. Lodging in the base camp. You will only carry your daypack, our mules will carry your personal equipment. (B, PL, D)

Day 6: Plaza de Mulas (14058ft – 4260m)
Resting day. Short trek to Horcones glacier. Practice with crampons. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Plaza de Mulas / Mt. Bonete Summit (16702ft – 5091m) / Plaza de Mulas
Acclimatization trekking to Mt. Bonete Summit and return to Plaza de Mulas. This trekking will take about 6 hours and you will reach 16702ft – 5091m of altitude. This activity will definitely turns on all acclimatization mechanisms in the body. (B, PL, D)

Day 8: Plaza de Mulas / Camp 1 Canadá (16203ft – 4910m) / Plaza de Mulas
Acclimatization trek and transportation of material to Camp 1 Canadá. Lunch and return to Base Camp. (B, PL, D)

Day 9: Plaza de Mulas (14058ft – 4260m)
Resting and acclimatization day. Checking of equipment for the ascent.(B, L, D)

Day 10: Plaza de Mulas / Camp 1 Canadá (16203ft – 4910m)
Climb to Camp 1 Canadá. Setting up of tents and resting. You will be carrying personal gear and additional supplies if any. Our porters will carry the tents, garbage and first aid kits. (B, PL, D)

Day 11: Camp 1 Canadá / Camp 2 Nido de Cóndores (17325ft – 5250m)
Climb to Camp 2 Nido de Cóndores. Setting up of tents and resting. Checking of equipment for the ascent. Our porters will carry the tents, garbage and common equipment. (B, PL, D)

Day 12: Camp 2 Nido de Cóndores
Rest and acclimatization day. (B, L, D)

Day 13: Camp 2 Nido de Cóndores / Camp 3 Berlín – Cólera (19470ft–5900m) / Camp 2 Nido de Cóndores
Acclimatization trek and transportation of altitude meals and cooking elements to Camp 3 Berlín–Cólera. Lunchand return to Camp 2 Nido de Cóndores. (B, PL, D)

Day 14: Camp 2 Nido de Cóndores (17325ft – 5250m) / Camp 3 Berlín – Cólera (19470ft – 5900m)
Climb to Camp 3 Berlín – Cólera. Setting up of tents and resting. Checking of equipment for the ascent. You will be carrying personal equipment and and additional supplies if any. Our porters will carry the tents, garbage and first aid kits. (B, PL, D)

Day 15: Camp 3 Berlín – Cólera / SUMMIT (22834ft – 6962m) / Camp 3
Climb from Camp 3 Berlín – Cólera to the SUMMIT!!! and return to Camp 3. (B, PL, D)

Day 16: Camp 3 Berlín – Cólera / Plaza de Mulas base camp (14058ft – 4260m)
Descent to Plaza de Mulas base camp. You will be carrying your personal equipment and additional supplies. Our porters will carry the tents, garbage and first aid kits. (B, PL, D)

Day 17: Plaza de Mulas / Mendoza
Descent to Penitentes. You will only carry your daypack, our mules will carry your personal equipment. Drive to our Lodge. Lodging (B, PL, D)

Day 18: Penitentes / Mendoza
Breakfast. Drive to Mendoza City in our private transfer. (B)

Day 19: Extra day for contingencies as bad weather that may prevent the normal development of the program.(B, L, D)

Day 20: Extra day for contingencies as bad weather that may prevent the normal development of the program.(B, L, D)

(Height in feet – meters above sea level)
It includes: B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / PL: Packed Lunch / D: Dinner

NOTE:
The above itinerary is intended as a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, changes may be caused due to weather conditions or other unforeseen events. Please be flexible if necessary.

Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America with an elevation of 6962 meters above sea level and it is located in the Mendoza, Argentina. This mountain is part of the Andes mountain range and Mount Aconcagua is also the second highest of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each continent), behind only to Mount Everest in Asia. It is in the province of Mendoza, and lies 70 miles (112 kilometers) northwest of the provincial capital, Mendoza, and 9.3 miles (15 km) from the border with Chile. Mendoza is well known around the world for the quality of its wines, mainly the Malbec variety from Luján de Cuyo, one of the best worldwide. its part of the Andes mountain range and Mount Aconcagua is also the second highest of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each continent), behind only to Mount Everest in Asia.

Aconcagua mountain is a preferred destination due to the physical and psychological demands it poses to climbers, its climate and the beauty of the surrounding scenery. It is the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the most sought after in the seven-thousand meter circuit. It is also special as an introduction to big heights since its elevation and geographic and weather conditions constitute an ideal setting both for moderate demands and as preparation for the more exacting challenges posed by the eight-thousand meter and other peaks in the Himalayas.

The harsh “weather conditions” of this reserve are due to the altitude of the ecosystem, and this explains its low bio-diversity. However, the local animal and plant species are of special interest and show an outstanding adaptation to the altitude. They are found in the lower areas of the park (up to 4000 meters above sea level). The predominant vegetation is the steppe with low bushes, such as yellow firewood, yareta and goat horn, along with open height pastures made up of huecú and ichus.

Itinerary

Includes

• Hotels as per your itinerary (2 Nights)

• Transfers to and from Mendoza airport.

• Prices are based on 2 people sharing a tent and a twin / double room.

• Aconcagua park entry fees.

• All the meals during the expedition (except in Mendoza).

Excludes

• Aconcagua climbing permit (Depending on date).

• Airfares and departure taxes.

• Items of a personal nature.

• Tips for your crew

• Personal Travel insurance.

• Personal hiking / trekking gear.

• personal climbing gears.

• Snacks or personal medicine.

• Meals & drinks not specified.

• Personal porters.

• Entry visa for Argentina.

• Additional nights in hotel in Mendoza should contingency days not be used.