Aconcagua Trek – Trek To Plaza De Mulas – Argentina

OVERVIEW
In this trekking six day. We will visit the two most popular faces of Cerro Aconcagua. First We will visit to Plaza Francia, second we will visit Plaza de Mulas the main Base Camp of Aconcagua the highest peak in south America. There will give us the chance to spend some time with mountaineers from all over the world, finally we will walk up to Cerro Bonette 5100m. Enjoy the beautiful impressive views surrounded by amazing mounts.

The services include professional mountain guide, full- board lodging in base camp for four nights in mountain tents, and above all our experience

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Day A.- Arrival to Mendoza 760 m.
You will enjoy the comforts of one of the best hotels in Mendoza city. On this day our guide will check your mountain equipment and accompany you to hire the necessary things. (food is not included)

Day 1: Mendoza – Penitents 2,725m.
Before going to penitents, the whole group will apply for the climbing permit with the guides assistance. You will have lunch and spend the night in penitents hostel. In the afternoon, the mules are loaded and prepared for the following day.

Day 2: Penitentes – Confluencia 3,300m.
The group will be taken to the entrance of the park in a private van. There permits will be presented and you will start with trekking to confluencia camp. The equipment will be carried by mules.

Day 3: Confluencia – Plaza France 4,000m. – Confluencia
Trek to plaza francia, base of the south face of Mt. Aconcagua. Here you will enjoy a delicious lunch and a spectacular view. Then you will return to confluencia. This trekking is considered part of the acclimatization process, fundamental in our expedition. (B,PL,D)

Day 4: Confluencia – Plaza de Mulas 4,300m.
The trek to plaza de mulas base camp. It take around 8 hours. You will stay in our own base camp with the necessary commodities for you to be as comfortable as possible

Day 5: Plaza de Mulas Rest Day or Visit Cerro Bonette 5100m
Option 1.- Short trek in plaza de mulas and resting day .
Option 2.- Climbing to mont bonette 5100m, it will take 8 hours

Day 6: Plaza de Mulas – Confluencia – Mendoza After the breakfast descent to Horcones and last trek in the trekking. Your belongings will be carried by mules so you will only take a light bag pack with a jacket and your packed lunch. Transfer to Mendoza city in regular bus. (B, PL)

End of the services

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INCLUDE IN THE PRICE

• Professional Certified Guide
• Assistance to obtain the trekking permit
• All the meals during the trek ( except in Mendoza)
• Private transfer Mendoza – Penitentes/ Mendoza
• Mules transportation of the equipment
• 1 night hostel in Penitentes
• Dining tent
• Dormitory tent
• Satelital phone ( on pay per minute basic)
• First aid kit including pulse oximeter

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• Personal gears for trekking
• Hotel in Mendoza
• International and domestic flights
• Travel Insurances
• Aconcagua permit fee
• Meals in Mendoza
• Any extra cost for early departure
• Tips

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A private expedition is exclusively for you, your own families or friends and also you can choose the departure date.

Departure dates: you or your group choose the best date according to convenience.
The group: The number of members per expedition can be from 1 to 12 people
Services: We offer the best professional guides and the best infrastructure in Aconcagua. Transportation, lodging, food … no need to worry about anything … just enjoy and get ready for an unforgettable experience.

Schedule Departures
If you want to joing to group please let us know

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