ACONCAGUA SUMMIT

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ACONCAGUA SUMMIT

13 Days Starting and ending in Mendoza, Argentina

Visiting: Mendoza, Los Penitentes, Plaza Francia, Plaza de Mulas, Camp Canada, Nido de Condores, Camp Colera

Tour operator:

Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges

Tour code:

Aconcag

Recommended For:

18-30 somethings, Couples, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

High

Age range:

18-65

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Active, Camping, Expeditions, Walking Hiking and Trekking

Activities:

Climbing-Mountaineering, Trekking

From:

$4499

$4274 (USD) The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$225

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.

Highlights

Trek from Penitentes to Confluencia
Trek through Horcones Valley from Confluencia to Base Camp
Trek to Plaza Francia to see the South Wall of Aconcagua
Acclimatise at Base Camp, trek to Cerro Bonete
Ascend from Base Camp to Summit - High Camps at Canada, Nido de Condores and Colera

Places You'll See

On The Way To Confluencia

South Wall Of Aconcagua

Plaza Francia

Mules In Horcones Valley

Camp Canada

Aconcagua National Park

Nido De Condores

High Camp

Aconcagua Summit

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Mendoza - Preparing For Entry To Aconcagua.

Location: Mendoza

Accommodation: Hostel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our expedition begins in Mendoza, Argentina. Here equipment preparation begins that will be transported by the muleteers to Plaza de Mulas Steps for the permission to enter into the Provincial Park of Aconcagua. You'll be given help with this administration. Stay in Mendoza.

Day 2 : Mendoza – Penitentes (2,750M)

Location: Los 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.

Day 3 : Penitentes – Laguna Horcones – Confluencia (3,300M)

Location: Los Penitentes

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast in camp. 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. Lunch in the Camp. Free afternoon.

Day 4 : 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 France and the south wall of Aconcagua, with elevation of 4,200m. The descent will take around 2 to 3 hours.

Day 5 : Confluencia – Plaza De Mulas With 4,250M

Location: Plaza Francia

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 6 : Plaza De Mulas. Rest And Preparation

Location: Plaza de Mulas

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. Rest and preparation for the ascent.

Day 7 : Plaza De Mulas – Cerro Bonete (5,000M)

Location: Plaza de Mulas

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast early. Ascent to the Hill Bonnet. Moderate trekking from 4 to 5 hours. From here you're rewarded with an impressive sight of the West face of Aconcagua. Taking in lunch you then return to the field base for the evening. Installation of camp.

Day 8 : Plaza De Mulas - Camp I “Canadá” (4,800M)

Location: Camp Canada

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. In your group you'll initiate the ascent towards the direction of the first advanced camp, this is Plaza Canada. Trek from 3 to 4 hrs. Installation of Camp.

Day 9 : Campo I “Canadá” – Campo 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 10 : Camp Ii “Nido De Cóndores” - Camp Iii “Cólera”

Location: Camp Colera

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. Ascent to the third high field "Rage" or "Berlin". Time estimated from 2 to 4 hours. Installation of the High Field camp. This is a very important day, to rest early in the evening and with light dinner.

Day 11 : Camp Iii “Cólera” – Summit (6,962M) - Camp Iii “Cólera”

Location: Camp Colera

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This day begins at 4:00 am., with a 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 the field 3.

Day 12 : Camp Iii “Cólera” – Plaza De Mulas

Location: Plaza de Mulas

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Return from the Camp 3 up to the Camp Base, to enjoy dinner realized in the comfort of the Camp Base.

Day 13 : Plaza De Mulas – Penitentes – Mendoza

Location: Mendoza

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,

What's Included

Accommodation
Fully Guided
Meals – Full Board
All supplies during the trek & dining equipment.
Mules to carry equipment to all locations.
Medical assessment at all camps

What's Not Included

Porterage of equipment at altitude for personal equipment, garbage and human waste. (additional porters can be arranged to carry personal equipment)
Personal expenses (gratuities, drinks, laundry, telephone and others not specified).
Accomodation and supply in Mendoza and out of the Provincial Park of the Aconcagua.
Food in Mendoza and departure of Aconcagua park
Transport of any type to Mendoza (Can be planned as part of trip itinerary).
Permits to summit Aconcagua Nevado

Currently, they are $800 usd per person to summit
Costs derived from Rescue or Abandon of Expedition + Costs (accommodation, supply and transport) of descent anticipated by altitude sickness, climate, social disturbances, physical, mental and / or technical condition of mountaineering
Personal equipment

Equipment & clothing you will require to summit

Check out our Q&As

What is the maximum group size?

12
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

2 is usually the minimum but we have run trips for solo travellers also
What is the tipping policy?

At travellers discretion; but usually $10-$15 usd per day for guides.
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Not included as part of the tour plan, but we can provide if hotels are required before and after
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

No, to be paid for on arrival in Mendoza

Are flights included in this tour?

No, but we can organise domestic flights, separately, on request
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

Around 15-20kg Max per person
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes; the route will be detailed before departure. A lot depends on availability at the time of reservation.
Can I customise this tour?

Yes we are able to customise to your requirements for your group, within the rules of the park
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD (US Dollar)
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

90 day tourism visas are permitted on entry to Argentina for most countries
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Professional Bilingual Guide
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes; please contact us and we can provide suggestions or make the booking for you
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Sometimes, but it's not really necessary for this route.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

It's a well organised itinerary, there will be time to throughly explore each location
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

No
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

Check with your doctor in advance of arrival to South America
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Good physical ability at altitude
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Minimum age is 16 with good physical ability
Company Instant Book

Yes
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

90 day tourism visas are permitted on entry to South America for most countries
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

We can run private or group tours, depends on the traveller booking.
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

We can include for additional fee
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 USA

Aconcagua Summit Expedition

30-Nov-2023

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😇

Two Travellers, Utah USA

Review: Aconcagua Summit Expedition

15-Feb-2020

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.

Andy UK

Aconcagua Summit Expedition

30-Nov-2023

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.

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