NORMAL ROUTE - ITINERARY

Day 02: Mendoza / Puente del Inca (2.725)
Before going to Puente del Inca, the whole group will apply for the climbing permit with the guides’ assistance. You will have lunch and spend the night in Puente del Inca hostel. In the afternoon, the mules are loaded and prepared for the following day. (B, L, D)

 

Day 03: Puente del Inca / Confluencia (3.300)
The group will be taken to the entrance of the Park in a private van. There the permits will be presented and you will start with the trekking to Confluencia Camp. The equipment will be carried by mules. At arrival, you will set up your tent with your partner and will be able to rest. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 04: Confluencia / Plaza Francia (4.000) / 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)

 

The trek to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp lasts around 8 hours. You will stay in our own base camp with the necessary commodities for you to be as comfortable as possible. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 06: Plaza de Mulas
Resting day. You will make a short trek to the glacier so as to improve your use of crampons. These kinds of activities facilitate your success in the mountain. (B, L, D)

 

 

Day 08: Plaza de Mulas / Camp 1 “Plaza Canadá” (4.910) / Plaza de Mulas
Acclimatization Trek to Camp 1 “Canada”. You will take part of the altitude equipment and the food that will be neded in Canadá (each member of the group will carry - without exception - a food load and fuel for the expedition that will be 10 kg as the maximum). You will have lunch and then return to the Base Camp. (B, PL, D)

 

 

After a 3-hour trek, you will reach the Camp 1 "Canadá". The group will enjoy lunch and set up the tents. On this day, you will only carry your personal equipment (fully detailed below). Our porters will carry the sleeping sleeping tents and the rest of the ordinary equipment. (B, PL, D)

 

Climb to Camp 2 "Nido de Cóndores". This trek lasts 4 hours and when you reach Nido de Cóndores you will set up the tents with the guides’ help. You will be able to rest after this. On this day, each member of the group will carry the personal equipment and will carry - without exception - a food load and fuel for the expedition that will be 5 kg as the maximum. Our porters will carry the sleeping tents and the rest of the ordinary equipment. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 12: Camp 2 “Nido de Cóndores” / Camp 3 “Berlín” (5.900)  
Climb to Camp 3 “Berlin” which will be the last altitude camp before the summit. This will be a a short hike, around 3 hours, but all your strength is needed due to the characteristics of this part of the route. During this day, you will carry your personal equipment and will carry - without exception - a food load and fuel for the expedition that will be 5 kg as the maximum. As in the previous day, our porters will carry the sleeping tents and the rest of the ordinary equipment. (B, PL, D)

 

Climb from Camp 3 to the summit and return to Camp 3. This is the great day! The group will get up very early in the morning, have breakfast and start climbing. You will get to the summit, where you will live an unforgettable experience, and return to Berlin. You will sleep that night with the satisfaction of having reached your aim. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 14: Camp 3 “Berlín” / Plaza de Mulas
You will descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp after 3 hour trek. The group will have the day free to share those emotions experienced throughout the expedition. During this day you will only carry your personal equipment, becouse our porters will be in charge of carrying the ordinary equipment including the garbage up to Plaza de Mulas. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 15: Plaza de Mulas / Puente del Inca / Mendoza
Descent to Puente del Inca and last trek in the expedition. 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. Lodge in the hotel. (B, PL)

 

Breakfast. End of services. (B)

Day 17: Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program.

 

Day 18: Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program.

 

The above itinerary is intended as a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, changes may be caused due to weather conditions, transport failure or other unforeseen events. Please be flexible if necessary.