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21 Day Aconcagua Climb Tour
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 21 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 20 people
Destination(s): Argentina
Specialty Categories: Hiking & Trekking
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 3777 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3777 US Dollar (USD)

Your Itinerary:

Day 1: Buenos Aires Arrival. Reception and transfer to Buenos Aires hotel. Overnight at Hotel Claridge (depending on flight times your itinerary may allow a connection to Mendoza this day).

Day 2: Buenos Aires-Mendoza. Hotel pick up and transfer to airport. Fly to Mendoza. At more than 6970 m high, Aconcagua is the highest mountain outside Asia. Your ascent is via the North Ridge (normal route), which offers straightforward but very arduous climbing on mainly scree and snow, requiring minimal technical skill. With an altitude gain of over 3000 m in 7-8 days, acclimatization is essential in the days preceding the climb. Welcome dinner and complete orientation of the upcoming expedition. Overnight at the Carollo Hotel (or similar). Includes: (D).

Day 3: Mendoza-Puente del Inca. Depart by bus for Puente del Inca. Dinner and overnight accommodations at a Puente del Inca hostel (2790 m). Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 4: Confluencia. Today you will begin your trek to the base camp of Confluencia (3500 m). Camp and dinner. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 5: Confluencia. Day hike to the base of the South Wall of Aconcagua at 4100 m. Hanging glaciers and rocky rims on the 3000 m wall offer an amazing landscape. Approximate hiking time: 6-8 hours. Today's hike is for expert climbers only. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 6: Confluencia-Plaza de Mulas. Early hike to the Plaza de Mulas (4300 m), base camp for the summit attempt. Accommodations at the Hotel Refugio Plaza de Mulas. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 7: Plaza de Mulas. Day of rest.

Day 8: Plaza de Mulas. Today you will carry equipment approximately 4-5 hours to Camp I at 4900 m. Return to Plaza de Mulas for dinner and overnight. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Days 9-13: Camps I, II, III. Days advancing toward the summit. Overnight at Camp I (4900 m), Camp II (5400 m) and Camp III (5900 m). Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 14: Summit Day. If weather permits scheduled summit day. Overnight at Camp III. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 15: Camp III-Plaza de Mulas. Hike back to Plaza de Mulas. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 16: Plaza de Mulas-Puente del Inca. Full-day hike down to Puente del Inca. Farewell dinner and overnight. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 17: Puente del Inca-Mendoza-Buenos Aires. Transfer to Mendoza Airport. Fly to Buenos Aires. Overnight at Claridge Hotel. Includes: (B).

Day 18: Buenos Aires-Departure. Transfer to the international airport. Includes: (B).

Days 19-21: Buffer days due to possible delays related to weather or other factors.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

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