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18-Days Climb Aconcagua Highest Peak in South America Guided Tour

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Length

18 days

Itinerary

18 days planned

Group

Max 12

Guides

English, Spanish

Overview

Aconcagua is the highest mountain of two Americas (6,962 m), and the highest mountain outside Asia. Aconcagua is entirely located within the Republic of Argentina, province of Mendoza, Department of Las Heras. It is one of the Seven Summits. In mountaineering terms, Aconcagua is an easy mountain if approached from the north, via the normal route. Although the effects of altitude are severe

Almost 7km in altitude it can be walked all the way to the summit via the normal route without needing crampons. The steep 2.5km high south face offers extreme mixed routes which are amongst the most difficult on earth... Aconcagua is often underestimated, and this underestimation causes many serious injuries and death, mostly on the normal route. The extreme cold, stormy winds and altitude make this mountain a serious undertaking.

Enjoy the summit of the Andes with the most professional guides!

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Arrive to Mendoza⌄

    Arrival to Mendoza; bus transfer to the "Diplomatic" hotel. A walk around Mendoza city center. Personal gear check-up. Overnight stay in the hotel Diplomatic.

    Meals: Dinner

    Overnight: Diplomatic Hotel, Avenida Belgrano, Mendoza, Mendoza Province, Argentina

  2. 2Transfer to Aconcagua Provincial Park⌄

    Getting Aconcagua Provincial Park permits; visit to a mountain equipment rental shop; transfer to Penitentes (2700 m, driving time 3-4 hours); overnight stay in the hotel (Ayelen Hotel de Montana)

    Meals: Lunch · Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Ayelen Hotel de Montana

  3. 3Acclimatization trekking to Confluencia (3300m)⌄

    Transfer to the entrance of Aconcagua Provincial Park (Laguna Horcones) and a hike to Confluencia (3300m, 4-5 hours). Camp.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night at Confluencia Camp

  4. 4Acclimatization trekking to Plaza Francia (3800m)⌄

    Acclimatization trekking to Plaza Francia. Night at Confluencia Camp.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night at Confluencia Camp

  5. 5Acclimatization trekking Plaza de Mulas (4300m)⌄

    Acclimatization trek to Plaza de Mulas Base camp (4300 m): hiking time 8-9 hours, gained altitude - 1000 m. Night at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp

  6. 6Rest day in Base Camp - Plaza de Mulas (4300m)⌄

    Rest day in BC - Plaza de Mulas (4300m). A lite walk around the camp, easy ascent to the Orkones Glacier. Night at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4300 m)

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4300 m)

  7. 7Acclimatization trekking to Plaza Canada (5000m)⌄

    Acclimatization trekking to Plaza Canada (5000m), descent to BC (4300m). Night at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4300m)

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4300m)

  8. 8Rest day in Base Camp - Plaza de Mulas (4300m)⌄

    Rest day in BC - Plaza de Mulas (4300m). Packing the loads to carry to higher camps. Night at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4300m)

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4300m)

  9. 9Acclimatization trekking to Nido de Condores (5500m)⌄

    Trek from Plaza de Mulas to Camp 2 (Nido de Condores, 5500m); an overnight stay at Nido de Condores

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight stay at Nido de Condores

  10. 10Acclimatization trekking to Colera Camp (6000m)⌄

    Trek to Colera Camp (6000m). Descent to Plaza de Mulas (4300m). Night at Plaza de Mulas Camp

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4300m)

  11. 11Rest day in Base Camp - Plaza de Mulas (4300m)⌄

    Rest Day of rest at Plaza de Mulas. Packing the loads to carry to higher camps

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4300m)

  12. 12the Ascent, Day 1: Trekking to Nido de Condores (5500m)⌄

    Trek from Plaza de Mulas (4350m) to Nido de Condores (5500m), overnight stay at Nido de Condores

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: overnight stay at Nido de Condores

  13. 13the Ascent, Day 2: Trekking to Colera Camp (6000m)⌄

    the Ascent: Trek from Nido de Condores (5500m) to Camp 3 (Colera, 6000m), overnight stay at Colera Camp

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: overnight stay at Colera Camp

  14. 14the Ascent, Day 3: Ascent of Mt. Aconcagua (6961m)⌄

    the Ascent, Day 3: Summit push of Mt. Aconcagua (6961m), descent to Colera (6000m), overnight stay at Cholera Camp or at Nido de Condores Camp (5500 m)

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: overnight stay at Cholera Camp or at Nido de Condores Camp

  15. 15Spare days in the case of bad weather conditions⌄

    Spare days in the case of bad weather conditions

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: overnight stay at Cholera Camp or at Nido de Condores Camp

  16. 16Descent to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4300m)⌄

    Descent to Plaza de Mulas Camp (4300m), overnight at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4300m)

  17. 17Return back to Mendoza⌄

    Descent from Base Camp to Laguna de Horcones. Bus transfer to Mendoza. Night in Mendoza (Hotel Diplomatic)

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night in Mendoza (Hotel Diplomatic)

  18. 18Transfer to Mendoza airport; return flight to the country of residence⌄

    Transfer to Mendoza airport; return flight to the country of residence

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Two nights at Mendoza (Diplomatic hotel)
  • ✓Medal for successful climb
  • ✓Mountain guide from 7 Summits Club (Aconcagua summiter)
  • ✓Food for high camps
  • ✓Service in Base Camp in Plaza de Mulas: Four-season tents, stoves, cookware and tableware
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Two nights in Confluencia: tents, electricity, cook, meals&drinks, toilet tent
  • ✓Radio communication between BC, Mendoza and Puente del Inca
  • ✓Transportation in a private bus/minivan from Mendoza to Penitentes and back
  • ✓Night in a hotel in Penitentes (double rooms, breakfast&dinner)
  • ✓Mules for food and equipment from Puente del Inca (Los Puquios) to Plaza de Mulas and back
  • ✓Transportation from Penitentes to the Laguna de Horcones trail
  • ✓Four-season tents, stoves, cookware and tableware

Not included

  • ✕Airfare and airport taxes to and from Mendoza Regular service bus tickets to and from Mendoza
  • ✕Climbing permit
  • ✕Personal porters
  • ✕Individual gear
  • ✕Medical insurance covering climbing to 7000m and costs of eventual rescue operations
  • ✕Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, mail, telephone calls etc)

Good to know

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Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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