Aconcagua Ascent
Aconcagua (6959m), on the border of Chile and Argentina, is the highest peak in the Americas, or in fact, anywhere outside the Himalaya. In spite of its height it is not a technically difficult climb but does require a very high level of fitness, determination, stamina and concentration. From the roadhead (2950m), we trek to the base camp (4350m) where we have several acclimatisation and training excursions. The summit is reached by way of a high altitude camp at 5930m followed by the thrilling possibility of standing on top of the Americas!
15 days point-to-point trekking/climbing with full porterage to base camp. Altitude maximum 6959m, average 5000m.
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Accommodation |
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All food included except 3 dinners and 4 lunches |
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Leader, guides and appropriate local staff |
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Allow about US$100 for meals not included.
Airport transfers are not included in the cost of the trip for clients that are not travelling on the group’s flights.
The permit for entry to ‘Aconcagua Provincial Park’ is approx US$330 (December/January) and US$220 (February). |
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Suitability / Level |
Strenous |
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Minimum Age |
18 |
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Max Group Size |
12 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Depart London.
Day 2 - Arrive Buenos Aires; fly to Mendoza.
Day 3 - Bus to Penitentes.
Day 4 - Begin trek up to Confluencia camp.
Day 5 - Acclimatisation walk to South Face; return to Confluencia.
Day 6 - Rest day at Confluencia.
Day 7 - Walk to Plaza de Mulas.
Day 8 - Rest day at Plaza de Mulas.
Day 9 - Carry equipment to Camp Canada; return to Plaza de Mulas.
Day 10 - Rest Day.
Day 11 - Ascend to Camp Canada.
Day 12 - Carry equipment to Nido de Condores; sleep at Camp Canada.
Day 13 - Ascend to Nido de Condores.
Day 14 - Rest Day.
Day 15 - Ascend to White Rocks Camp.
Day 16 - Summit attempt.
Day 17 - Spare day; possible second summit attempt.
Day 18 - Descend to base camp.
Day 19 - Walk down to Horcones Valley; drive to Mendoza.
Day 20 - Free day to relax in Mendoza.
Day 21 - Depart Mendoza.
Day 22 - Arrive London. |
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Accommodation
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8 nights full service camping, 8 nights basic camping, 3 nights in a comfortable hotel and 1 night in a standard hotel.
Comfortable Hotel, Lodge or Gite – twin rooms with en suite facilities,
reliable electricity and water supply, good service and some added amenities.
Standard Hotel, Lodge or Gite – no-frills hotel, usually with twin rooms and
en suite facilities. Service and amenities are generally adequate.
Full-service Camping – two person tents sometimes in a private or public
campsite that contains a communal ablutions block and other amenities and
sometimes in a wild camp with toilet tents and mess tent or dining equipment
provided. All camp chores are done for you from erecting / dismantling of your
tent, to cooking & washing up.
Participatory or Basic Camping – normally in two person tents, although
sometimes fixed communal tents are used. Organised campsites if used may
only have basic facilities. Wild camps may have no facilities provided. The
group performs camp chores, although our staff gives advice and help.
Single accommodation in the hotels at the start and end of the trip can be arranged for an optional supplement of £90 (subject to availability). Accommodation on the trek is in two-person tents, and single occupancy is not possible while camping. |
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Holidays
Extras |
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We have provided a little section of extra travel needs that you may need and to make life easier for our customers. We aim to provide all the extras you would need; flights, hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking. |
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