Reisschema
12 Dec: Flight to Mendoza
13 Dec : Mendoza (760m)
Upon your arrival in Mendoza you will be welcomed by our team at the airport and escorted to your hotel. The day will be spent to check your equipment and to rent whatever necessary. Overnight stay at hotel.
14 Dec : Mendoza - Puente del Inca (2 725m)
After breakfast; our team will pick you up to go issue your climbing permit. Afterwards, we will drive to Puente Del Inca. In the afternoon, the mules and packing will be prepared for the next day's trek. Overnight stay at hotel.
15 Dec : Puente del Inca - Confluencia (3 300m)
After breakfast we head for the entrance of the Aconcagua National Park, where our climbing permit is checked. then we start on our trek to reach our camp at Confluencia. Our luggage will be carried by the mules. Upon our arrival at Confluencia the tents will already have been installed and you will have the opportunity to rest.
16 Dec : Confluencia - Plaza Francia (4 000m) - Confluencia
After breakfast we start our acclimatization trek to Plaza Francia. We have lunch in front of the southern slope of Mt. Aconcagua. After lunch we return to Confluencia, as part of the acclimatization program.
17 Dec : Confluencia - Plaza de Mulas (4 290m)
Early start for an 8h trek to reach base camp at Plaza de Mulas. This hike is a long one, but is very beautiful. Overnight in tents.
18 Dec : Plaza de Mulas
Rest day at base camp for acclimatization.
19 Dec : Plaza de Mulas - Camp 1 "Canada" (4 910m) - Plaza de Mulas
Our acclimatization program continues with a trek to camp I "Canada" - at 4 910m where we have lunch and remain there for some time to acclimatize more. We then return to base camp at Plaza de Mulas. Day's hike will take approximately 5 hours. Overnight in tents.
20 Dec : Plaza de Mulas
Rest day to acclimatize and check equipment.
21 Dec : Plaza de Mulas - Camp 1 "Canada" (4 910m)
A 3h hike with pack and gear to reach Camp 1. Lunch and installation of the tents. You will start to feel the impact of altitude on your body. Overnight in tents.
22 Dec : Camp 1 "Canada" - Camp 2 "Nido de Condores" (5 250m)
After breakfast, departure to reach camp II " Nido de Condores" in approximately 4/5hours. Lunch and camp set up (tents). The day is dedicated to acclimatization. You will continue to feel the effects of altitude but your body is already reacting better. Overnight stay in tents.
23 Dec : Camp 2 "Nido de Condores" - Camp 3 "Berlin" (5 900m)
Breakfast. Departure to camp "Berlin" on a 4h trek. This day is difficult and will require all your energy and concentration. Lunch and installation of the tents. This is the last camp at this altitude prior to the summit ascent. Overnight in tents.
24 Dec: Summit Aconcagua (6 962m)
This is D day. The group will get up very early. After a cup of tea or coffee we will start the ascent. This day will be long and exhausting, with a round trip of approx. 12 hours. The progression will be at your own pace and we will reach the summit in approx. 6 to 8 hours. After summitng and a picture we will return to Berlin in approx. 4 to 6 hours depending on your pace. Overnight stay in tents..
25 Dec : Camp 3 "Berlin" - Plaza de Mulas
Security day
26 Dec : Camp 3 " Berlin" - Plaza de Mulas
Security day
27 Dec : Camp 3 " Berlin" - Plaza de Mulas
After breakfast return to the base camp at Plaza de Mulas. Overnight stay in tents.
28 Dec : Plaza de Mulas - Mendoza
Departure after breakfast to Puente del Inca. The mules will carry your packs. A last look at the Aconcagua. Then Transfer to Mendoza by car. We arrive in Mendoza early evening and you will be transferred to your hotel for a well earned rest.
29 Dec : Mendoza + 30 + 31 st in Mendoza – hotel only
Free day in Mendoza. Diner with the group to appreciate the local dishes and to exchange the emotions of the previous days.
1 January : Transfer to the airport
Transfer to Mendoza airport to catch the return flight.
2 January: Arrival
Arrival back home.