Join Us on Aconcagua Climb
At 22,841 ft. Aconcagua (“Stone Sentinel”) rises above all peaks outside of the Himalayas and earns its place in the Seven Summits. We trek the Plaza de Mulas (Normal) route through the Horcones Valley, this approach guaranteeing appropriate acclimatization and a better chance at the summit. While this approach is non-technical, it is no easy feat to reach the top of Aconcagua .
Duration
18 DaysPassport
RequiredMinimum Age
13 years oldActivity
Trekking & MountaineeringAccommodation
Very comfortable hotels in the city
- 2 nights of Hotel in Mendoza (breakfast included)
- 1 night of Hotel in Penitentes (Dinner & breakfast included)
- Professional & bilingual mountain guide. Rate: 1/3 - 2/6
- All the meals during the expedition (except in Mendoza City)
- All shared equipment for the expedition (Tents, stoves, etc)
- Complete base camp services (meals, dinning tent, etc)
- Airport Transfers (in/out)
- Penitentes Transfer (in/out) in private van
- Mule transportation of the equipment
- Professional first aids kits and pulse oximeter for daily updates of acclimatization progress

- Climbing Permits
- Optional Altitude Porters. US$ 1000-1200 per porter (20 kg)
- Any cost if the climber abandons the trip
- Meals in Mendoza
- Drinks in Mendoza and Penitentes
- Personal gear, medications, ground or air evacuations, room services, laundry, beverages, phone communications and items of personal nature, insurance liability, hospitalization or medication of any kind, any other service not mentioned in this condition sheet

Altitude: 760 m
Our Aconcagua Climbing journey starts in Mendoza, Argentina. We meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel in the city. We will go over the itinerary once more and get more acquainted with the group and the area.Accommodation: Hotel –Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 2700 m
We obtain individual entrance and ascent permits. and travel to Villa de Penitentes, where we stay at a Hotel in the mountains. We ready ourselves and our gear for transportation to the base camp, by mule.Accomodation: Hotel – Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Altitude: 3368 m
Today we are driven to Horcones Park, where we can enjoy our first view of Aconcagua. After getting our permits checked at the Ranger station, we begin trekking to Confluencia, a 4-5 hours walk.Accommodation: Tents – Meals. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 4200 m
We use this day to acclimatize and increase our chances of summiting. We take a 5 hour trek to Plaza Francia, base camp of the looming Aconcagua South Wall. We return to Confluencia camp.Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 4250 m
Today is a tough 8-9 hour hike across “Playa Ancha.” We climb up through a very steep path to reach Plaza de Mulas, the largest base camp in Aconcagua Park. By the end of the day, most of us will feel the altitude.Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 4250 m
To get accustomed to the altitude, we take an easy first day in Base Camp with plenty of time to rest, bathe, and explore the local terrain.Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 4900 m
On this challenging day we gain 650 m with a heavy load, gratefully trekking on easy terrain. After dropping off our equipment we’ll return to Base Camp to take advantage of the comfort and lower altitude.Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 4250 m
We take our final rest day at Base Camp to regain our strength, recover, and make final preparations for the ascent to Aconcagua.Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 4900 m
The following morning we rise early to begin our ascent. We hike to Camp 1, called “Plaza Canada”. By now the party should feel acclimated, but we will be conscious of the altitude and keep an appropriate pace.Accommodation:Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Move to Camp 2 - Altitude: 5400 m
Camp 2, called “Nido de Condores” (Condor Nest), is located in a high pass at 5400 m. and provides a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains.Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Carry equipment from Camp 2 to Camp 3 – Altitude: 6000 m
Today we carry equipment to Camp 3, called “Camp Colera”. After dropping off the equipment, we return to Camp 2 to sleep and give our bodies more time to adjust to the altitude.Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Ascent from Camp 2 to Camp 3 – Altitude: 6000 m
We trek 4 hours to Camp 3 on the North Ridge. We spend the afternoon preparing our tents, eating and resting. We assess our status and make preparations for the summit.Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Summit day – Altitude: 6962 m
This is the most demanding day of the expedition. We climb the North Ridge to Independencia Refuge at approximately 6500 m. We ascend through the “Portezuelo del Viento”, climb “La Canaleta”, and the “Filo del Guanaco”, that leads us to the summit. This arduous effort rewards us a 360° view and the overwhelming feeling of success against all odds.Wwe descend to Camp 3 for the night.Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Return to Base Camp.
We descend from Camp 3 to Base Camp. We’ll enjoy a great dinner to celebrate our climb.Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Return from base camp to Penitentes and back to Mendoza.
After breakfast we begin the descent from Plaza de Mulas to Penitentes. From here we take a private transport to the hotel in Mendoza City, where we will have our last dinner together.Accommodation:Hotel double basis –Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Mendoza
We have breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport, and say goodbye to Argentina.NOTE:
The proposed itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions or other forced situations that risk the group safety. The guides have the authority to change the program according to their criteria. You can be sure the changes have two fundamental objectives: to maximize the security and the summit chances. Decisions may not seem clear at the time they are made, but we assure you they are based on our guides knowledge, experience, and wisdom.- High Season (Dec. 15-Jan. 31): $945 USD
- Mid Season (Dec. 1-14, Feb. 1-20): $727 USD
- Low Season (Nov. 15-30, Feb. 21-28): $727 USD