Escorted Fixed departure tours

Aconcagua climb - Normal route
6962 m

 

Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Mendoza. In the evening there will be an instructive talk about the Aconcagua Mountain followed by some pictures of the mountain. (Food is not included)

Today you will obtain all the necessary permits. Transfer to Puente Del Inca for lunch. During the Inca Empire this area was a strategic point for the crossing of the Andes mountain. Over the last few years it has become the point of departure for every expedition whose aim is to get the summit of Aconcagua. Puente Del Inca hotel was built here and it is the only lodging in this strategic zone, five kilometers from the Aconcagua Park trailhead. Lodging in hostel. Preparation of the loads for the mules. Dinner.

Drive to the entrance of the Park. Trek to Confluencia Camp. Dinner.

Today you will visit the base of the mythical South Face of the Aconcagua mountain. This is the most vertical face of the mountain, with glaciers and walls almost 3000 metres tall. During the trekking, you will gain 700 metres that will give your body good acclimatisation. Reach Plaza Francia. Lunch and return to Confluencia. Dinner

Trek to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp through the Horcones Valley. Once you have arrived at Plaza de Mulas, you will spend the night in the fully prepared campsite. With dining tents, another for the kitchen, a third tent for equipment storage, and toilets. Here workers will prepare delicious meals and provide an excellent service. Lodging in the base camp. Dinner.

Resting day. Short trek to the glacier. Practice with crampons.

Trek to Camp 1 and return to Base Camp.

Resting and acclimatisation day.

Climb to Camp 1. Dinner.

Climb to Camp 2.

Resting and acclimatisation day.

Climb to Camp 3.

Climb from Camp 3 to the summit and return to Camp 3.

Descent to Plaza de Mulas. Dinner.

Descent to Puente del Inca. Lodging in the hostel. Dinner.

Day 16: Puente del Inca - Mendoza

Drive to Mendoza. Lodging in the hotel. Farewell dinner.

Transfer from the hotel to the airport.

Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program.

Prices US $ Upon request per person (based on two sharing)
Treks and climbs are only available as part of our tours, they are not sold separately.

The price includes accommodation at selected 3* and 4* hotels with breakfast included, all food and camping equipment on the Inca Trail and all internal flights.

This price does not include the international air fare and associated taxes.