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. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
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
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Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Full Board
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All supplies during the trek & dining equipment.
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Mules to carry equipment to all locations.
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Medical assessment at all camps
What's Not Included
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Porterage of equipment at altitude for personal equipment, garbage and human waste. (additional porters can be arranged to carry personal equipment)
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Personal expenses (gratuities, drinks, laundry, telephone and others not specified).
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Accomodation and supply in Mendoza and out of the Provincial Park of the Aconcagua.
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Food in Mendoza and departure of Aconcagua park
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Transport of any type to Mendoza (Can be planned as part of trip itinerary).
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Permits to summit Aconcagua Nevado
Currently, they are $800 usd per person to summit
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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
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Personal equipment
Equipment & clothing you will require to summit
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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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
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What is the tipping policy?
At travellers discretion; but usually $10-$15 usd per day for guides.
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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
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No, to be paid for on arrival in Mendoza
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, but we can organise domestic flights, separately, on request
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Around 15-20kg Max per person
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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.
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Can I customise this tour?
Yes we are able to customise to your requirements for your group, within the rules of the park
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD (US Dollar)
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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
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Professional Bilingual Guide
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes; please contact us and we can provide suggestions or make the booking for you
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Sometimes, but it's not really necessary for this route.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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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
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Check with your doctor in advance of arrival to South America
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Good physical ability at altitude
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum age is 16 with good physical ability
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
90 day tourism visas are permitted on entry to South America for most countries
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
We can run private or group tours, depends on the traveller booking.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
We can include for additional fee
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For 3 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Always
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
This will depend if you have booked a private or group tour
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Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
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Low Deposit
Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 44 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of unu raymi tour operator & lodges charges.
Up to 50 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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 ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
Aconcag
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
18-65
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
