Scheduled Expedition - Mt. Aconcagua - Normal Route

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

In order to reach the highest peak in America, our professional mountain team has developed a complete program offering you security on the mountain with the best acclimatization. Now you have the opportunity to participate in our expeditions and enjoy this wonderful experience.

The Best of the Expedition

 A program that gives you the best opportunities for your acclimatization process.

 The Aconcagua Mountain is an excellent opportunity to test yourself at an altitude of up 7.000 m, and it is a great stepping stone for climbing the Himalaya mountains of 8.000 m. As it is the highest mountain in America it is part of “The 7 Summits Circuit”, which consists in climbing the highest mountain in each continent.

 You will climb Mt. Bonete, so you will have the opportunity to return home with the satisfaction of having reached two summits above 5.000m.

 Porters: Aymara counts on the “porters” help in order to give you the chance to move with less weight on their way to the top and to keep all their energy for the summit day. The porters will help carrying the ordinary equipment of the expedition.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Itinerary (Heights in meters)

Day 1: Mendoza (760)
We will 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 one 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 are loaded and prepared for the following day. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Puente del Inca / Confluencia (3.300)
The group will be taken to the entrance of the Park in a private van. There permits will be presented and you will start with the trekking to Confluencia Camp. The equipment will be carried by mules. At arrival, you will set up your tent with your partner and will be able to rest. (B, PL, D)

Day 4: Confluencia / Plaza Francia (4.000) / Confluencia
Trek to Plaza Francia, base of the south face of Mt. Aconcagua. Here you will enjoy a delicious lunch and a spectacular view. Then you will return to Confluencia. This trekking is considered part of the acclimatization process, fundamental in our expedition. (B, PL, D)

Day 5: Confluencia / Plaza de Mulas (4.260)
The trek to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp lasts around 8 hours. You will stay in our own base camp with the necessary commodities for you to be as comfortable as possible. (B, PL, D)

Day 6: Plaza de Mulas
Resting day. You will make a short trek to the glacier so as to improve your use of crampons. These kinds of activities facilitate your success in the mountain. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Plaza de Mulas / Mt. Bonete (5.100) / Plaza de Mulas
Acclimatization trekking to Mt. Bonete summit and return to Plaza de Mulas. This trekking will take about 6 hours and you will reach 5.100 m of altitude. This activity will definitely turn on all the acclimatization mechanisms on your body. (B, PL, D)

Day 8: Plaza de Mulas / Camp 1 “Canadá” (4.910) / Plaza de Mulas
Acclimatization trekking to Camp 1 “Canadá”. You will take part of the altitude equipment and the food that will be needed in Plaza Canada (each member of the group will carry –without exception– a food load and fuel for the expedition that will be 10 kg as the maximum). You will have lunch and then return to the Base Camp. (B, PL, D)

Day 9: Plaza de Mulas
Resting and acclimatization day. On this day you will make sure that your equipment is ready and you will rest to be strong for the next days that demand more effort. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Plaza de Mulas / Camp 1 “Canadá”
After a 3-hour trek, you will reach Camp 1 “Canada”. The group will enjoy lunch and set up tents. On this day, you will only carry your personal equipment (fully detailed below). Our porters will carry the sleeping tents and the rest of the ordinary equipment. (B, PL, D)

Day 11: Camp 1 “Canadá” / Camp 2 “Nido de Cóndores” (5.250)
Climb to Camp 2 “Nido de Cóndores”. This trek lasts 4 hours and when you reach Nido de Cóndores you will set up the tents with the guides’ help. You will be able to rest after this. On this day, each member of the group will carry the personal equipment and will carry –without exception– a food load and fuel for the expedition that will be 5 kg as the maximum. Our porters will carry the sleeping tents and the rest of the ordinary equipment. (B, PL, D)

Day 12: Camp 2 “Nido de Cóndores” / Camp 3 “Berlín” (5.900)
Climb to Camp 3 “Berlin” which will be the last altitude camp before de summit. This will be a short hike, around 3 hours, but all your strength is needed due to the characteristics of this part of the route. During this day, you will carry your personal equipment and will carry –without exception– a food load and fuel for the expedition that will be 5 kg as the maximum. As in the previous days, our porters will carry the sleeping tents and the rest of the ordinary equipment. (B, PL, D)

Day 13: Camp 3 “Berlin” / Summit (6.962) / Camp 3 “Berlin”
Climb from Camp 3 to the summit and return to Camp 3. The great day! The group will get up very early in the morning, have breakfast and start climbing. You will get to the summit, where you will live an unforgettable experience, and return to Berlin. You will sleep that night with the satisfaction of having reached your aim. (B, PL, D)

Day 14: Camp 3 “Berlín”/ Plaza de Mulas
You will descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp after a 3 hour trek. The group will have the day free to share those emotions experienced throughout the expedition. During this day you will only carry your personal equipment, because our porters will be in charge of carrying all the ordinary equipment including the garbage up to Plaza de Mulas. (B, PL, D)

Day 15: Plaza de Mulas / Puente del Inca / Mendoza
Descent to Puente del Inca and last trek in the expedition. Your belongings will be carried by mules so you will only take a light bag pack with a jacket and your packed lunch.
Transfer to Mendoza city. Lodge in the hotel. (B, PL)

Day 16: Mendoza
Breakfast. End of 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 hotel in Mendoza city 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 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 kilometres far from the Aconcagua Park trailhead. You will spend one night in this place at the beginning of the expedition, in rooms for three to six people (according to the number of members in the group) and with private toilet.
Complete breakfast and dinner 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

18-Nov-2011
25-Nov-2011
29-Nov-2011
04-Dec-2011
09-Dec-2011
14-Dec-2011
17-Dec-2011
20-Dec-2011
23-Dec-2011
28-Dec-2011
04-Jan-2012
09-Jan-2012
14-Jan-2012
19-Jan-2012
24-Jan-2012
29-Jan-2012
04-Feb-2012
09-Feb-2012
14-Feb-2012

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