Mt. Aconcagua - Polish Glacier Traverse

Now you have the opportunity to participate in our expeditions and enjoy this wonderful experience

Our team continues leading the changes as we are determined to improve our services every year. We have been operating expeditions for the last 10 years, taking Plaza Argentina as a Base Camp. More than 100 open expeditions and a similar amount of private expeditions, have given us unrivalled experience. With this "Know how" our guide team promotes improvements in a program that will give you greater opportunities to reach the Summit.

After entering Vacas Valley up to Base Camp Plaza Argentina, you will ascend to the upper Guanacos route, where you will install our “Height Camp 2”. From here you will ascend on a traverse towards the Normal Route where you will locate the last camp: "Height Camp 3". From here the group will go to the Summit and then the descent will be through the Normal Route to Base Camp Plaza de Mulas.

We invite you to be part of this expedition, visiting the two valleys around the highest mountain in America. With the porters’ help and professional guides, we encourage you to discover the soul of the Andes in each step. Come and leave your adventure in our hands…

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Itinerary / Highlights

Itinerary (Height in meters)

Day 1: Mendoza (760)
We’ll be waiting for you at the airport to take you to the hotel. On this day, our guide will check your mountain equipment and accompany you to hire the necessary things. You will enjoy the comforts of the best hotels in Mendoza city. (Food is not included)

Day 2: Mendoza / Puente del Inca (2.725)
Before going to Puente del Inca, the whole group will apply for the climbing permit with the guides’ assistance. You will have lunch and spend the night in Puente del Inca hostel. In the afternoon, the mules will be loaded and prepared for the following day. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Puente del Inca / Pampa de Leñas (3.000)
The group will be driven to the entrance of the Park in a private van and you will start with the trek to Pampa de Leñas Camp. The equipment will be carried by mules. At arrival, you will set up tents and you will be able to rest. (B, PL, D)

Day 4: Pampa de Leñas / Casa de Piedra (3.600)
After breakfast and pitching the tents, you will walk to Casa de Piedra. This trek lasts 6 hours. Like in the previous day, the tents will be set up and you will be able to rest waiting for dinner to be ready. (B, PL, D)

Day 5: Casa de Piedra / Plaza Argentina Base Camp (4.000)
The trek to Plaza Argentina Base Camp lasts 6 hours. You will stay in our own campsite, with the necessary comforts so as your staying in our camp, is as nice as possible. (B, PL, D)

Day 6: Plaza Argentina Base Camp
You will be able to rest during the whole day or just go sightseeing around the area, and contemplate the beauty of the mountain. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Plaza Argentina / Camp 1 (4.950) / Plaza Argentina
You will take part of the altitude equipment to Camp 1 where you will enjoy your packed-lunch and then return to Plaza Argentina. This walk will help you to get a better acclimatization. Each member of the group will carry –without exception- a food load and fuel for the expedition that will be between 7 kg as the minimum and 10 kg as the maximum. (B, PL, D)

Day 8: Plaza Argentina Base Camp
Resting and acclimatization day in Plaza Argentina. On this day, you will make sure that your equipment is ready that and you will rest so as to be strong enough for the next days that demand more effort. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Plaza Argentina / Camp 1
After a 4 - hour trek, you will reach Camp 1. On the way, the group will have lunch and once you arrive, you will set up the tents with the guides’ help. You will start to feel the altitude effects on your body. (B, PL, D)

Day 10: Camp 1 / Camp 2: Upper Guanacos (5.500)
The group will climb up to the 5.500 m to install there Camp 2. The tents will be pitched, and the team will be able to rest and recover for the following day. (B, PL, D)

Day 11: Camp 2
Rest day in Camp 2 to recover your strength and continue the trip. (B, L, D)

Day 12: Camp 2 / Camp 3 (6.000)
Everybody will get up very early in the morning, you will have breakfast, and you will start ascending towards the Normal Route. Here, Camp 3 will be installed, strategically located for its altitude and protected from strong winds. The guide will check each member of the group and will give the last advices. Besides, he plans the final strategy to the last climbing day in order to assure the greatest success possible in the summit. Dinner and rest. (B, PL, D)

Day 13: Camp 3 / Summit (6.962) / Camp 3
Climbing day from Camp 3 to the summit and return to Camp 3. This is the great day! You will get up very early in the morning, have breakfast and start climbing. You will get to the summit, where you will live an incredible experience, and then return to Camp 3. That night, you will rest with the satisfaction of having reached your aim. (B, L, D)

Day 14: Camp 3 / Plaza de Mulas (4.260)
After a long trek, you will get to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. The group will have the day free to share those emotions experienced throughout the expedition. (B, L, D)

Day 15: Plaza de Mulas / Puente del Inca / Mendoza
Descent to Puente del Inca and last effort in the expedition. Your belongings will be carried by mules so you will only take a light backpack with a jacket and your packed lunch. You will return to Mendoza city. You will surely reflect upon this experience and enjoy the last day in this beautiful city called “La Tierra del Sol y del Buen Vino” (The Land of the Sun and Good Wine). (B, PL)

Day 16: Mendoza
Breakfast. End of the services. (B)

Day 17: Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program.

Day 18: Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Hotel in Mendoza
You will stay in a comfortable hotel for two nights, both when arriving in Mendoza and when returning from the mountain. The rooms included in our program are double (each passenger will have to share his / her room with one of his / her expedition partners) and breakfast and taxes are included in the price. If you prefer a single room (only for you), please do not forget to let us know in your Booking Form. This service has an extra cost.

Lodging in Puente del Inca
Puente Del Inca hotel was built here and it is the only lodging in this strategic zone, five kilometers far from the Aconcagua Park trailhead. You will spend one night in this place, at the beginning of your expedition, in rooms for three to six people (according to the number of members in the group) and with a private toilet.
Complete breakfasts and dinners in the restaurant of the hostel are also included.

Tents
Normally, during the summer high season, Aconcagua is a mountain with good weather conditions. Yet, if you happen to have a few stormy days, you will be responsive to nature’s whims at high altitudes. Therefore, we will be sure to provide you with the highest quality tents at these high altitude campsites. We use only two brands: The North Face and Mountain Hardwear, which have proved to work well for our clients over the years.
Usually, two climbers will sleep in each tent, but if our guide considers it necessary, a maximum of three climbers may sleep in one tent.
Remember that you will have to set up your own tent with your partner. The guide will help you when necessary.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION

01-Dec-2011
08-Dec-2011
15-Dec-2011
21-Dec-2011
29-Dec-2011
08-Jan-2012
15-Jan-2012
22-Jan-2012
01-Feb-2012
10-Feb-2012

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