Mount Aconcagua Normal Route 

   Our adventure starts in the province of Mendoza, in the extreme west of the Republic of Argentina, worldwide known for its winemakers, and especially for the soil that allows the Malbec to grow and become one of the finest wines in the world. Mendoza is a perfect oasis at the foot of the Andes, where we can find everything we need for the expedition, including high tech mountain equipment for sale and rent. There is also a very interesting gastronomic circuit and breweries that can be visited during the free time, after complying with the inherent process of obtaining climbing permits. The days that follow are dedicated to the long approach to reach the base camp, where we organize to climb at least one five thousand meters mountain before starting the ascent itself. It is supposed to take no longer than 15 days during the special season that was announced to open at January 1st, 2022. That is why we keep more days for the high altitude camps, just in case of bad weather. Our professional mountain guiding team is used to work there and knows the place very well. Perhaps, no team in the world can guaranty the reaching of any summit, but we offer a fair chance, a high probability that together, we can have a try, and maybe be back with the experience that pushes us forward to the next adventures: Reaching the summit! We have been doing it for more than twenty seasons and we expect to reach the summit once more, this time with you! We also count with very good logistic services that include porters, gourmet meals, beds at base camps, and full radio support from rescue teams and operations staff in the city.

Aconcagua expedition 2022 day by day schedule:

Day 1: Arrival to Mendoza. Reception at Mendoza´s El Plumerillo Airport. Accommodation in 3 stars hotel in Mendoza´s Capital City. Dinner.

Day 2: Breakfast. Obtaining climbing permits and review of the equipment by the experts. Lunch. Transfer to Cruz de Caña Shelter at Penitentes Village (4 h). Dinner.

Day 3: Breakfast. Once the loads for the mules are ready, we will take a transfer to the Park entrance and start the trek to the first approaching camp: Confluencia (3 h). Box Lunch. Dinner.

Day 4: Breakfast. Acclimatization hike to 4200 meters to reach Mirador Plaza Francia. Lunch. Hike back to Confluencia. Box Lunch. Dinner. (9 h)

Day 5: Breakfast. Trek to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. Box Lunch. (11 h). Reception service with Shower and Dinner.

Day 6: Resting day. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 7: Breakfast. Acclimatization hike to Mount Bonete (5200 m.). Lunch and hike back. Dinner.

Day 8: Move to high altitude camp number 1, Plaza Canadá.

Day 9: Moving forward to high altitude camp number 2, Nido de Cóndores (5350 m.).

Day 10: Resting day.

Day 11: Move forward to high altitude camp number 3, Berlin at (5900 m.).

Day 12: Summit attack or resting day.

Day 13: Summit or extra day.

Day 14: Summit or descent to Plaza de Mulas.

Day 15: Night at Plaza de Mulas. Dinner.

Day 16: Breakfast. Return to the Park entrance and night at Penitentes Village. Box Lunch and Dinner.

Day 17: Breakfast. Transfer back to Mendoza City, night in 3 stars hotel. Dinner.

Day 18: Breakfast. Transfer back to Mendoza's Airport. End of service.

IMPORTANT! Flight tickets and personal gear as clothes, sleeping bags, boots and backpacks for example, are not included. (See complete list at the Main Menu). Climbing permits are not included since they are personal and non-transferable. Also, drinks and extra food at Base Camps or Hotels are not included. The company reserves the right of admission. It is an exclusive responsibility of the expeditionary to hire an effective Insurance Coverage in case of accidents.