Aconcagua Summit – 12 Days

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Aconcagua Summit – 12 Days

12 Days Starting and ending in Mendoza, Capital Department, Mendoza Province, Argentina

Visiting: Aconcagua, Mendoza, Confluencia Department, Penitentes, Plaza Francia, Plaza de Mulas, Plaza Argentina, Nido de condores, Nido de Condores

Tour operator:

Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 15

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

18-65

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten and Dairy Free

Tour operated in:

English

From: $3999 $3809 Travel Club discount: -$190

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Aconcagua Mountain is a part of the Andes mountain range, located in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. The summit is located just 15 kilometres away from the international border with Chile. Thus it is one of the Seven Summits (the highest mountains in each of the seven continents). Following then; with a good climate, you’ll be able to enjoy an incredible 360° view from the summit that you’ll never forget. After all the work you put into the summit; you’ll view infinite mountain ranges, white fields and glaciers, including the stunning peaks of Cerro Mercedario and Cerro Tolosa. Then it is important to note; mules will carry the expedition equipment & they are not loaded with more than 30-40kg. From Base Camp 1 to Base Camp 3 (Day 9 onwards), you will be required to carry your own equipment and around 7kg of group equipment also. For additional porters to carry your personal equipment, you can hire these from us. A porter will carry a maximum 15kg limit of your gear. As a result; there is an option to extend the route for a couple of days to add more time for acclimatisation along the trail. A lot depends on your own personal fitness and your ability at altitude.

Highlights

Summit one of the Seven Peaks
Trek & climb the highest mountain in the Andes
Experience the famous high mountain campsites of Colera, Nido de Condores etc.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Mendoza - Preparing For Entry To Aconcagua.

Location: Aconcagua, Mendoza

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel, Mendoza

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our expedition begins in Mendoza, Argentina. Here equipment preparation begins that will be transported by the muleteers to Plaza de Mulas.

You’ll also complete steps for the permission to enter into the Provincial Park of Aconcagua. You’ll be given help with this administration.

Day 2 : Mendoza – Penitentes (2,750M) - Confluencia (3,300M)

Location: Mendoza, Confluencia Department, Penitentes

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast in accommodation. At 11:30 a.m. you’ll leave in the direction of Penitentes. At around 1:00pm stopping to have lunch in Uspallacta. The equipment that will be transported by the muleteers is sent in advance to the Plaza of Mulas and the equipment that also will be transported by the muleteers to Confluencia.

Afterwards, heading across the picturesque route of surrounding mountain ranges, you’ll head to the Gully of Pitchforks. Here you’ll check-in to the Park where the expedition & ascent will begin. Trek of 3 – 4 hours, you’ll arrive at the place known as Confluence. Dinner at Camp.

Day 3 : Confluencia – Acclimatisation Trek To Plaza Francia (4,200M)

Location: Plaza Francia

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. You’ll trek from 4 to 6 hours, up to the viewpoint of Plaza Francia and the south wall of Aconcagua, with elevation of 4,200m. The descent will take around 2 to 3 hours.

Day 4 : Confluencia – Plaza De Mulas (4,250M)

Location: Plaza de Mulas

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

It’s an early start with breakfast. you’ll begin the trek very early at around 7:00 am., today takes a time estimated from 8 to 10 hrs. Installation of Camp.

Day 5 : Plaza De Mulas (Rest & Preparation)

Location: Plaza de Mulas

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. Today is a day to rest, look around the basecamp and begin preparation for the ascent.

Day 6 : Plaza Argentina - Camp I “Canadá” (4,800M).

Location: Plaza Argentina

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. Starting the ascent to Camp 1 taking the first part of the Polish Route. After a 5 to 6 hour walk on easy terrain you’ll arrive at Camp 1 (4,800m). Installation of Camp.

Day 7 : Camp I “Canadá” – Camp Ii “Nido De Cóndores” (5,350M)

Location: Nido de condores

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. Continuing the ascent to the second camp, Nest of Condors. Impressive sight of the Mountain chain. You are high enough (over three miles above the Pacific) to grandstand above the smaller part of the Andes. Trek from 2 to 4 hours. Installation of camp.

Day 8 : Amp Ii “Nido De Cóndores” - Camp Iii “Cólera” (5,970M) - Camp Ii “Nido De Cóndores”

Location: Nido de condores

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. Ascent to the third high field “Rage” or “Berlin”. Time estimated from 2 to 4 hours. Acclimatisation trek to the High Field camp and return to camp at Nido de Condores

Day 9 : Camp Ii "Nido De Cóndores" – Summit (6,963M) – Camp Ii "Nido De Cóndores"

Location: Nido de Condores

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This day begins at 4:00 am., with breakfast. You’ll climb the North Edge up to the refuge Independence, located at around 6,450 m. It is in this place where the sunbeams reach us for the first time during this day.

You’ll encounter the ” Portezuelo of the Wind “, where you must face strong winds even in days of relative calmness. From there voyaging on the top part of the West face and climb ” The Canaleta “, a channel of 300 mts. that leads us to the summit edge.

After The Canaleta, the ” Edge of the Gump ” represents an easy voyage up to the summit. The latter part normally takes us an hour. From the edge of the Gump we can observe directly under our feet the 3,000 mts. of vertical ice and rock of the South Wall of Aconcagua, considered to be one of the biggest walls of the world.

At the summit is the ultimate prize: a sight of 360 º and the experience of personal feelings and indescribable emotions, which only are understood by experiencing it for yourself. The satisfaction of reaching your aim, coupled with the termination of the expedition, mean it is time to begin the ascent and make your way back to Mendoza. It is necessary to save some of your energy for the descent to field 3.

Day 10 : Camp Ii “Nido De Condores” – Plaza De Mulas

Location: Plaza de Mulas

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Return from the Camp 2 to the Base Camp ‘Plaza de Mulas‘, to enjoy dinner in the comfort of the Base Camp.

Day 11 : Plaza De Mulas – Penitentes – Mendoza (Hotel)

Location: Penitentes, Mendoza

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After taking down the camp and preparing the bundles that will be transported by the mules there is one final day of 7-8 hrs of trek that takes us via the Lagoon of Pitchforks and the meeting with the route, where our transport waits, that will lead us back to the city of Mendoza.

It’s never goodbye, only until the next time!

Day 12 : Leave Mendoza For Airport.

Location: Mendoza

Meals Included: Breakfast

Domestic & International flights out. Until the next time!

What's Included

Accommodation

As detailed in the itinerary.
Fully Guided

Professional bilingual high-mountain guide
Meals

Breakfast x 10, Lunch x 10, Dinner x 10X2 nights in Mendoza (Hotel)
Transport

Private Transport – collection & drop-off to trek start point (Mendoza – Penitentes – Mendoza)

What's Not Included

Additional Services

Not Included.
Insurance

Not Included.
International Travel

Not Included.

Check out our Q&As

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Private Transport – collection & drop-off to trek start point (Mendoza – Penitentes – Mendoza)
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Medium to High.
What is the maximum group size?

15 People at max.
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Yes.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes.

How long has the tour company been trading?

For 3 years
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Always
What documents will I receive before I travel?

This depends on the type of tour you've booked. If there is paperwork to be sent (i.e. domestic flights etc.) we will forward these to you ahead of time.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

It can be possible in instances, a lot depends on the type of tour being run and it's accessibility
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

We don't fund charities directly but we work with local communities where we can to support them and provide resources whenever possible. We utilise local resources with all of our trips so in that respect you are contributing to the local economy and the welfare of it's people.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

At Unu Raymi Expeditions; we’ll always keep our commitment to deliver the best customised experience created from your own personal & group requirements. We’ll provide as many available options for planning your ideal trip; operating & incorporating many off-the-beaten path experiences for your trip or expedition. Before your trip begins we’ll work with you to ensure you are fully prepared and ha
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Yes, if you wold like to share facilities with someone this can be organised
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

We are working with the latest protocols issued by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) to ensure our operations are safe and compliant for the future. All hygiene standards that are being developed will be adhered to in compliance with state legislation and protocols.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

We have the flexibility to alter trips as necessary if there are travel restrictions in place. For all other changes please refer to our terms and conditions.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

This will depend if you have booked a private or group tour

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Divya Shree USA

Aconcagua Summit

27-Mar-2024

Wonderful expedition! Unfortunately, I didn’t make it to the summit. Several mishaps prevented this, from a lost shoe to an injured leg, to bad weather. However, there are no regrets as I went to Camp Colera. My new record has reached 6000m, I’m very happy and I made wonderful memories and some great friends. It's a life-changing experience James😇

Trekkeroo!

Andy Hawkins UK

Aconcagua Summit

27-Mar-2024

In the lead-up, James always responded quickly and took an interest in individual circumstances and concerns. He subsequently proved to be an excellent facilitator for my trip and Edu could not have been a better guide and companion.

Mountain Goat

Bryan & Ryan USA

Aconcagua Summit

27-Mar-2024

This was an epic adventure, with all the elements necessary to make it an incredible challenge – Altitude, unpredictable weather conditions, mules & arrieros, health problems and Alpine conditions! Aconcagua is the crown jewel of the Andes, leaving you speechless on approach once you enter the park. Arriving into Penitentes to load the mules for the expedition is the beginning of this breathless adventure. A gradual ascent over 3 to 4 hours to the first campsite at Confluencia allows you time to warm-up & begin the acclimatization process which allows your body to get used to the change in altitude elevations that are to follow. The following day we headed to base camp (‘Plaza de Mulas’), the plan was to stay here a couple of days to allow for further acclimatisation. However, the weather windows were closing in on us, and we had to make a decision about the ascent to summit. We decided to go for it and headed to Camp Canada for the first night. Camping at 16,000ft was beautiful but cold. The following day we then headed straight to our second camp (‘Nido de Condors’). A small approaching storm was beginning and the temperature plummeted to -20c. We stayed huddled up in camp. Once the storm passed the most beautiful sunset occurred, it was worth all the effort. At this point I started to succumb to some altitude sickness and my own inner demons but as the weather was closing in I had to make a very difficult decision and decided to descend to base camp so that my travel partner could continue and have the best opportunity to make the summit. My travel partner continued to the third Camp (‘Camp Colera’) and made the summit successfully on day 7 of our expedition, a remarkable outcome from a very shortened acclimatisation program. Mt. Aconcagua is stunning; the route is long and hard but this is a non-technical climb and a great starting point for any budding alpinists. It was a great adventure from start to end; many thanks to Unu Raymi Expeditions for their careful organisation.

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