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

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18 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

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!

What's Included

Two nights at Mendoza (Diplomatic hotel)
Four-season tents, stoves, cookware and tableware
Mountain guide from 7 Summits Club (Aconcagua summiter)
Food for high camps
Lunch (Optional[16])
Lunch
Two nights in Confluencia: tents, electricity, cook, meals&drinks, toilet tent
Transportation from Penitentes to the Laguna de Horcones trail
Dinner (Optional[17])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[17])
Breakfast
Medal for successful climb
Night in a hotel in Penitentes (double rooms, breakfast&dinner)
Service in Base Camp in Plaza de Mulas: Four-season tents, stoves, cookware and tableware
Radio communication between BC, Mendoza and Puente del Inca
Transportation in a private bus/minivan from Mendoza to Penitentes and back
Mules for food and equipment from Puente del Inca (Los Puquios) to Plaza de Mulas and back
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)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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Meeting point

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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 18 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive to Mendoza

    1 stop
  • 1

    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.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Transfer to Aconcagua Provincial Park

    1 stop
  • 2

    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)

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Acclimatization trekking to Confluencia (3300m)

    1 stop
  • 3

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

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Acclimatization trekking to Plaza Francia (3800m)

    1 stop
  • 4

    Acclimatization trekking to Plaza Francia. Night at Confluencia Camp.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Acclimatization trekking Plaza de Mulas (4300m)

    1 stop
  • 5

    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

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

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

    1 stop
  • 6

    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)

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 7

    Acclimatization trekking to Plaza Canada (5000m)

    1 stop
  • 7

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

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 8

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

    1 stop
  • 8

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

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 9

    Acclimatization trekking to Nido de Condores (5500m)

    1 stop
  • 9

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

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 10

    Acclimatization trekking to Colera Camp (6000m)

    1 stop
  • 10

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

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 11

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

    1 stop
  • 11

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

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 12

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

    1 stop
  • 12
    Parque Provincial Aconcagua

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

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 13

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

    1 stop
  • 13
    Parque Provincial Aconcagua

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

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 14

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

    1 stop
  • 14
    Parque Provincial Aconcagua

    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)

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 15

    Spare days in the case of bad weather conditions

    1 stop
  • 15

    Spare days in the case of bad weather conditions

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 16

    Descent to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4300m)

    1 stop
  • 16

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

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 17

    Return back to Mendoza

    1 stop
  • 17

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

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 18

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

    1 stop
  • 18

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

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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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Cancellation Policy

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

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