17-Day Challenging Trekking Tour to the Base Camps of Argentina from Mendoza
Highlights
Aconcagua, Mendoza
mountaineering, trekking, camping
Group Tour
17 Days
Strenuous
English, Russian
Description
Sign up for the trekking trip in Argentina and trek through the highest mountain in America- the Aconcagua Summit. Camp at Plaza de Mulas, also called "place of mules", one of the largest base camps in the world and explore the city of Mendoza, known for its world-class restaurants and spa! This program is a great preparational step before the actual 'Seven-Thousanders'.
Itinerary
-
Day 1- Arrive in Mendoza
Arrive in Mendoza and transfer to a hotel.
Go on introductory walks around the city and check the equipment.
-
Day 2- Head to the Confluence
Transfer to Penitentes (2700m), sending the main cargo on mules to the Base Camp.
Head towards the National Park entrance (Laguna Horcones) and proceed to the Confluence (3300m, 2-3 hours).
Overnight at Camp.
-
Day 3- Walk to Plaza de Francia
Go on the acclimatization radial walks to Plaza de Francia (4200m) in the company of Argentine mountain guides, with views of the South Face (2700m high; 4-5 hours)
Return to the camp.
-
Day 4- Reach Base Camp at Plaza de Mulas
Take a long walk (8-9 hours) to the main base camp Plaza de Mulas (4350m).
Cover the path that runs along the broad valley of Playa Ancha.
Overnight at Camp.
-
Day 5- Climb to the glacier, Orkones
Rest in Plaza de Mulas (4350m) and later, set off on a short climb to the Orkones glacier.
Overnight at Camp.
-
Day 6- Head back to Camp-1
Trek from Plaza de Mulas to Camp-1 (Plaza Canada, 5000m).
Overnight at Camp.
-
Day 7- Cover the Trails to Camp 2 at Nido de Condores
Leave Plaza Canada and head towards Camp 2 (Nido de Condores, 5400m),
Overnight at Camp.
-
Day 8- Trek to Cholera Camp
Climb to Cholera Camp (6000m). Later, descend to Plaza de Mulas (4350m).
-
Day 9- Rest day
Take a rest day in Plaza de Mulas (4350m).
-
Day 10- Set off for Nido de Condores
Ascend from Plaza de Mulas (4350m) to Nido de Condores (5400m).
-
Day 11- Explore the Ways to Cholera
Climb from Nido de Condores (5400m) to Camp 3 (Cholera, 6000m).
-
Day 12- Ascent to Aconcagua Summit
Attempt the Aconcagua summit ascent (6957m).
Descend to Camp 3 (6000m).
-
Day 13- Reserve Day
Reserve a day in case of bad weather.
-
Day 14- Reserve Day 2
Reserve a day in case of bad weather.
-
Day 15- Descend to Plaze de Mulas
Descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp.
-
Day 16- Enjoy the Farewell Dinner
Trek from the Base Camp to Laguna de Horcones.
Transfer to Mendoza.
Take part in some recreational activities and enjoy a farewell dinner.
-
Day 17- Departure
Transfer to the airport to head back to your onward destination.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
-
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Persons | |
|---|---|
| 1 to 20 | /person |
|
This is a group tour |
|