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Aconcagua climb - Normal Route 6962m
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)

19 days / 18 nights.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Mendoza

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)

Day 2: Mendoza - Puente del Inca 2726m

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.

Day 3: Puente del Inca - Confluencia

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

Day 4: Confluencia - Plaza Francia - Confluencia

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

Day 5: Confluencia - Plaza de Mulas

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.

Day 6: Plaza de Mulas

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

Day 7: Plaza de Mulas - Camp 1 (Canada) 4900m - Plaza de Mulas

Trek to Camp 1 and return to Base Camp.

Day 8: Plaza de Mulas

Resting and acclimatisation day.

Day 9: Plaza de Mulas - Camp 1 "Canadá"

Climb to Camp 1. Dinner.

Day 10: Camp 1 "Canadá" - Camp 2 "Nido de Cóndores" 5200m

Climb to Camp 2.

Day 11: Camp 2 "Nido de Cóndores"

Resting and acclimatisation day. Day 12: Camp 2 "Nido de Cóndores" - Camp 3 "Berlín" 5800m

Climb to Camp 3.

Day 13: Camp 3 "Berlín" - Summit - Camp 3 "Berlín"

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

Day 14: Camp 3 "Berlín" - Plaza de Mulas

Descent to Plaza de Mulas. Dinner.

Day 15: Plaza de Mulas - Puente del Inca

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.

Day 17: Transfer to the airport

Transfer from the hotel to the airport.

Day 18: Reserve day

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

Day 19: Reserve day

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

For those interested in the Polish glacier route - contact us for further details.

Aconcagua climb - Normal Route 6962m Itinerary Overview:
Day 1. Mendoza
Day 2. Mendoza - Puente del Inca 2726m
Day 3. Puente del Inca - Confluencia
Day 4. Confluencia - Plaza Francia - Confluencia
Day 5. Confluencia - Plaza de Mulas
Day 6. Plaza de Mulas
Day 7. Plaza de Mulas - Camp 1 (Canada) 4900m - Plaza de Mulas
Day 8. Plaza de Mulas
Day 9. Plaza de Mulas - Camp 1 "Canadá"
Day 10. Camp 1 "Canadá" - Camp 2 "Nido de Cóndores" 5200m
Day 11. Camp 2 "Nido de Cóndores"
Day 12. Camp 2 "Nido de Cóndores" - Camp 3 "Berlín" 5800m
Day 13. Camp 3 "Berlín" - Summit - Camp 3 "Berlín"
Day 14. Camp 3 "Berlín" - Plaza de Mulas
Day 15. Plaza de Mulas - Puente del Inca
Day 16. Puente del Inca - Mendoza
Day 17. Transfer to the airport
Day 18. Reserve day
Day 19. Reserve day
End of our services.
WHAT IS INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
Our Price Includes: includes transfer from the airport to a 4* hotel, accommodation at the hotel before and after the climb, private transportation to and from the start of the climb, all food on the climb including cook, porters, mules and muleteer, all camping equipment, and a bilingual professional AAAGM mountain guide. Our price does not include: Permits, food in Mendoza, and personal equipment such as sleeping bags are not included. Quotes for the flights to Mendoza upon request.

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For current availability contact us at info@amazingperu.com and we will send you the relevant trip dossier along with a 90 day fixed quote, terms and conditions. Please bear in mind that significant price reductions are available for groups.
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