7 days tour

Aconcagua Base Camp Trek - 7 Days

Aconcagua Base Camp Trek - 7 Days

This tour includes:

Transport

Private transport for all trek location transfers

Accommodation

One night accommodation in Mendoza Camping

Guide

Professional high-mountain guide (English & Spanish)

Not included:

Insurance

Travel & medical evacuation insurance a prerequisite before entry onto the route

Flights

Domestic Flights (can be included on request)

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Itinerary of your trip Aconcagua Base Camp Trek - 7 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Mendoza - Preparation & Permission For Entry. Maximum Height 760M
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Mendoza - Preparation & Permission For Entry. Maximum Height 760M

      Our expedition begins in Mendoza, Argentina. Here weโ€™ll prepare the equipment that will be transported by the muleteers to Plaza Argentina and the equipment that also will be transported by the muleteers to the Pampas. Steps for the permission to enter into the Provincial Park of Aconcagua.Youโ€™ll be given help with this administration. Welcome Dinner. Stay in Mendoza.

      Accommodation: Hotel

      Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Penitentes โ€“ Laguna Horcones โ€“ Confluencia A Los 3,300M
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Penitentes โ€“ Laguna Horcones โ€“ Confluencia A Los 3,300M

      Breakfast in your accommodation. At 11:30 a.m. youโ€™ll leave in the direction of Penitentes. By 1:00 pm. stop to have lunch in the Restaurant of "Don Elias" in Uspallacta. The expedition guide arrives at Penitentes in the evening. The equipment that will be transported by the muleteers is sent in advance to the Plaza of Mules and the equipment that also will be transported by the muleteers to Confluencia. Afterwards, heading across the picturesque route of surrounding mountain ranges, youโ€™ll head to the Gully of Pitchforks. Here youโ€™ll check-in to the Park where the expedition & ascent will begin. Trek of 3 - 4 hours, youโ€™ll arrive at the place known as Confluencia.

      Accommodation: Camping

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Confluencia โ€“ Trek Of Acclimatization To Plaza Francia (4,200M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Confluencia โ€“ Trek Of Acclimatization To Plaza Francia (4,200M)

      Breakfast. Youโ€™ll trek from 4 to 6 hrs, up to the viewpoint of Plaza Francia and the south wall of Aconcagua, at an elevation of 4,200 m. The descent will take around 2 to 3 hrs.

      Accommodation: Camp

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Confluencia โ€“ Plaza De Mulas (4,250M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Confluencia โ€“ Plaza De Mulas (4,250M)

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

      Accommodation: Camping

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Plaza De Mulas. Rest And Preparation
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Plaza De Mulas. Rest And Preparation

      Breakfast. Rest and acclimatisation day in Base Camp

      Accommodation: Camping

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Plaza De Mulas โ€“ Cerro Bonete (5,000M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Plaza De Mulas โ€“ Cerro Bonete (5,000M)

      Breakfast early. Ascent to Cerro Bonnete. This is a day of moderate trekking from 4 to 5 hrs. From here youโ€™re rewarded with an impressive sight of the West face of Aconcagua. Taking in lunch you then return to base camp for the evening.

      Accommodation: Camping

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Plaza De Mulas - Penitentes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Plaza De Mulas - Penitentes

      Today youโ€™ll trek back to the start point from base camp. Itโ€™s a relatively long day of arounf 7-8 hrs. From Penitentes youโ€™ll transfer back to Mendoza and reflect on an incredible journey in the backdrop of Aconcagua. Transfer to Airport or Hotel as required. 

      Meals: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 65

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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