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Trekking on the Aconcagua

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Andrea Novelli

Scenery Travel Argentina

Charming, seductive, appealing ... like Argentina!!!

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Trekking on the Aconcagua

Trekking on the Aconcagua

An exciting experience that will bring you close to nature, camping out and discovering the wild landscape of the longest Mountain range in South America. Spend your days trekking accross the Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Andes Mountains. Follow the trail that will take you to the magnificent South Wall of the Aconcagua with its imposing hight of 3000 meters.

MENDOZA

Meet and greet at Mendoza airport and transfer to selected hotel. Overnight in Mendoza with breakfast.

MENDOZA - 1 night

CONFLUENCIA

Meet your guide and take your transfer from Mendoza to Horcones (2950 m). Arrive at the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Your trekking experience begins here! Confluencia campsite (3390 m). Accommodation in tents. Trekking duration: 3/4 hs.

CONFLUENCIA CAMPSITE - 2 n

ACONCAGUA PROVINCIAL PARK

After a healthy breakfast begin your trek towards Plaza Francia and enjoy the imposing views of the Southern Wall of the Aconcagua (4000 m). After a very welcome box lunch, return to Confluencia. Camping overnight. Trekking duration: 6/7 hs.

CONFLUENCIA CAMPSITE - 2 n

PLAZA DE MULAS

Begin your early morning trek towards Plaza de Mulas, crossing lowlands, Playa Ancha and Cuesta Brava, towards the Horcones Superior River. Arriva at Plaza de Mulas campsite (4350 m) at the foot of “The Giant of America” (Mount Aconcagua 6959m). Camping overnight. Trekking duration: 7/10 hs.

PLAZA DE MULAS CAMPSITE 2 n

PLAZA DE MULAS

Rest day at Plaza de Mulas for acclimatization and adaptation to altitude. Camping overnight.

PLAZA DE MULAS CAMPSITE 2 n

CERRO BONETE

Trek to Cerro Bonete and from it´s summit appreciate the striking view of the Western Wall of Aconcagua and the Central Andes Mountains. Camping overnight. Trekking duration: 5/6 hs.

CAMPSITE - 1 night

HORCONES / MENDOZA

Trek down the Quebrada de Horcones to the entrance of the Aconcagua Park. Check-out at the Horcones Ranger park station. Enjoy a complete Argentine barbecue in Uspallata and then transer to selected hotel in Mendoza. Overnight Mendoza with breakfast. Trekking duration: 6/7 hs.

MENDOZA - 1 night

MENDOZA / HOME

At scheduled time, transfer from your hotel to Mendoza airport.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location MENDOZA
Day 2
Location Aconcagua
Hotel Camp Site
Day 7
Location MENDOZA
Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location MENDOZA
Day 7
Location MENDOZA
Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location MENDOZA
Hotel SHERATON
Day 7
Location MENDOZA
Hotel SHERATON

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Transfer from/to the airport
  • Transport during the tour
  • Accommodation in the city
  • Base camp services: full board, dining tents, dishes, tables, chairs, pads, bathrooms.
  • Accommodation in tents during the trekking program
  • Mules to and from base camp.
  • Permanent communication (VHF).
  • Aconcagua Park professional guides.
  • Equipment check and assistance in obtaining trekking permit.

Package excludes

  • Airfare
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa, consular 76fees or any other formalities.
  • Tips
  • Beverages
  • Cost of trekking permit to enter the Aconcagua Park.
  • Personal trekking gear and equipment: sleeping bags, clothes or shoes.
  • Medication, air or ground evacuations, telephone calls, hospitalization, any service not mentioned in this program.
  • Additional journeys and transfers

More information

  • Prices are net, per person and are expressed in US dollars.
  • All departures are subject to the conformation of a group (minimum 04 people)
  • RECOMMENDED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
  • Sunglasses; flashlight (with extra batteries) 2 to 4; thermos water bottle (1 to 2 litres); sunhat; woollen mountain
  • climbers hat; warm gloves; trekking shoes; relaxing shoes; two or three pairs of socks; jogging pants; warm
  • (polar)pullover; waterproof wind breaker; shorts, sunblock, scarf, winter sleeping bag; thermal mattress
  • pads; ski poles, backpack 1.800 cu.in.

REVIEWS

4 Reviews

Albert & Marylin Fenner, United States

Extremely impressed with the tour planned in Argentina. The drivers and guides were on time and very helpful. Highly Recommendad!

Tanya Christon, United States

Andrea is very thorough, and strives to accommodate your every need. She can tailor your experience to whatever you desire for the most fabulous trip. I wanted a very non-touristy experience, and Andrea was so very helpful in ensuring I had the best accommodations, the perfect tours, and friendliest of people for all of my interactions; from the pick up at the airport, to the private tour, to the hotel, to the delivery back to the airport - everything was beautifully arranged, and worked out perfectly! Read more

Alina Bardashevich, Russian Federation

I would recommend Scenery to my friends. They were very helping, friendly and quick responding.

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