16Day-Aconcagua Climb 6,962m The Highest Summit in South America

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Aconcagua Normal Route
Aconcagua, the highest summit in America, without a doubt the inevitable mountaineering challenge in the life of every mountain lover, both a physical and mental challenge that will put our strength to the test. Our Aconcagua normal route expedition is an invitation to explore and immerse yourself in the heart of the Central Andes and live an unforgettable experience with our staff in the colossus of America, with amazing views of the Andes mountain range and glaciers that fall from the top of the mountain.
Headlights
• The highest mountain in América
• Have the opportunity to admire the Andes Mountains from its highest point
• Challenge yourself with extreme mountain environment with very low temperatures.
• We will travel with the support of Mules belonging to the local muleteers, with this we will avoid wasting energy.

Altitude: 6.962 m / 22841 ft
Location: Mendoza, Argentina
Season: December to February

Activity location

Mendoza
- Mendoza, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

Climbing Aconcagua Guides
- Aconcagua
- Las Heras, Mendoza, Argentina

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16Day-Aconcagua Climb 6,962m The Highest Summit in South America

16d
English

Languages available

Starting time: 12:00

Price details

RM 28,308.74 x 2 AdultsRM 56,617.48

Total

What's included, what's not

All group equipment; rope, high altitude tent, stove, GPS, etc.
Private transportation to climbing areas
Mules from the entrace to the base camp and back
Professional first aids kit Heart rate monitor and oximeter VHF Radio
Mountain tents (each one is for 2 persons)
Satellite radio
Cooking kit All meals within the expedition (Breakfast, box lunch, diner)
Transfer airport – hotel and hotel – airport
Porter for the comun equipment in altitud camps
2 hostel nights in Las Cuevas 2 hotel nights in Mendoza
Mountain guide (Spanish / English
Personal mountain equipment
Traveling and rescue insurances. We strongly recommend you to get them.
Any other service which wasn’t mentioned above. (restaurant meals, beverages , tips, etc.)
International and national flights and boarding fees.

Know before you book

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Mendoza airport / Hotel / Our service begins (IN)

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Lodging: Hotel

Mendoza

We’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel where you’ll have a talk with our guide in order to crystal clear any doubt clouding your mind and to check your equipment is proper to start our Aconcagua normal route expedition. Fitted for the purposes. Max altitude: 750 m / 2460 ft Transport: Yes Scheme: Reception at the airport, head to the hotel, equipment checking, itinerary checking, and then you’re all free to do as you see fitted.

Day 2: Mendoza / Las Cuevas

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: Cabins

Las Cuevas

Driving from Mendoza to Las Cuevas, once installed in the cabins, the equipment of each participant will be delivered by the pack mules. Dinner Max altitude: 3557 m / 11669 ft Transport: Yes Scheme: Drive. organize equipment

Day 3: Las Cuevas /Confluencia

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: Mountain Tent

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

7h
Admission ticket included

This day we will start early in the morning with the walk from Horcones to Confluencia (3,390 masl), rest and spend the night in Confluencia. 4 hours of activity approximately. Max altitude: 3390 m / 11122 ft Lodging: Mountain Tent Scheme: Trekking, set up the camp, rest and acclimatization.

Day 4: Confluencia / Plaza Francia

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: Mountain Tent

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

7h
Admission ticket included

Acclimatization trekking to Plaza Francia to delight ourselves with the imposing south wall of Aconcagua, return to Confluencia. Max altitude: 4200 m / 13779 ft. and back Transport: No Scheme: Cooking, acclimatization hike.

Day 5: Confluencia / Plaza da Mulas

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: Mountain Tent

Aconcagua

We continue the ascent towards the Base Camp of Plaza de Mulas (4,300 masl) 6 hours. of activity approx. Max altitude: 4300 m / 14200 ft Transport: No Scheme: trekking, cooking, rest

Day 6: Rest day in Plaza de Mulas

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: Mountain Tent

Aconcagua

This day is thought to recover energy since the next day we will have our first acclimatization summit Max altitude: 4300 m / 14200 ft Transport: No Scheme: Rest and acclimatization.

Day 7: Plaza Mulas/ Cerro Bonete / CB

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: Mountain tent

Parque Provincial - Mirador Del Cerro Aconcagua

8h
Admission ticket included

This day we will climb aor first summit of the expedition with a Acclimatization ascent to Cerro Bonete (5004 masl), return to Plaza de Mulas. Max altitude: 5004 m / 16417 ft Transport: No Scheme: acclimatization climb.

Day 8: Rest day in Plaza de mulas BC

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: Mountain tent

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

3h
Admission ticket included

This is the day to recover energies for the next climbs. Max altitude: 4500 m / 14760 ft Transport: No Scheme: Rest and acclimatization.

Day 9: Plaza de Mulas / Nido de Cóndores

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: mountain tent

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

8h
Admission ticket included

Each one of us has to carry his/her personal equipment towards camp 1. 3 hours aprox Max altitude: 5450 m / 17880 ft Transport: No Scheme: hike, set up the camp, cooking, acclimatization.

Day 10: Rest day in Nido de Cóndores

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: Mountain tent

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

3h
Admission ticket included

This is the day to recover energies for the next climbs. Max altitude: 5450 m / 17880 ft Transport: No Scheme: Rest and acclimatization.

Day 11: Nido de Cóndores / Colera Camp

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: Mountain tent

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

6h
Admission ticket included

We will move our tents and equipment to the high altitude camp. This is extreme night to prepare for summit next day Max altitude: 6000 m / 19685 ft Transport: No Scheme: Carry the equipment, set up the camp, cooking, acclimatization.

Day 12: Colera camp / Climb Aconcagua/ Colera Camp

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: Refuge or mountain tent

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

15h
Admission ticket included

We’ll set out early morning to reach the Aconcagua summit (6,962masl). On this day we’ll see how all of our hard work flourishes. All the previous acclimatization process is to endure this SO challenging summit. No doubts about it, this is the hardest day in our expedition. Max altitude: 6.962 m / 22841 ft Transport: No Scheme: Climb Aconcagua

Day 13: Colera Camp / Plaza de Mulas

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: mountain tent

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

8h
Admission ticket included

After a replenishing breakfast, we will disarm the camp and descend to celebrate to Plaza de Mulas (4,350 masl). 4 hours. of activity approx Max altitude: 4350 m / 14270 ft Transport: No Scheme: Set down the camp, cooking,

Day 14: Plaza de Mulas / Las Cuevas

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lodging: Cabins

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

6h
Admission ticket included

Descent from Plaza de Mulas towards Horcones, where we will pick up our vehicle and return to Las Cuevas to wait for the luggage brought by the pack mules. 6 hours. of activity approx Max altitude: 3557 m / 11669 ft Transport: Yes Scheme: Set down the camp, hiking down.

Day 15: Las Cuevas / Mendoza

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Lodging: Hotel

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

5h
Admission ticket included

We will leave the mountains behind to drive to Mendoza. Max altitude: 750 m / 2460 ft Transport: Yes Scheme: drive to mendoza

Day 16: Hotel / Mendoza Airport / End of our services (OUT)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Mendoza

The whole group will be driven to the airport. Max altitude: 750 m / 2460 ft Transport: Yes Scheme: Airport transfer (optional)

Location

Activity location

Mendoza
- Mendoza, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

Climbing Aconcagua Guides
- Aconcagua
- Las Heras, Mendoza, Argentina

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