Day 01
Arrival in Mendoza and Equipment Check
Arrive in Mendoza and transfer to your hotel.
Go on introductory walks around the city and check your equipment.
Argentina · Trekking
17-Day Aconcagua Trek from Mendoza with Plaza de Mulas Base Camp
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Explore Mendoza, known for its tree-lined streets and famous spas
- 02 Camp at Plaza de Mulas, one of the largest base camps in the world outside Everest
- 03 Follow the route through the beautiful Playa Ancha valley
- 04 Trek through picturesque mountain scenery on the way to Nido de Condores
- 05 Attempt the challenging ascent of Aconcagua Summit, the highest mountain in the Americas
Sign up for a trekking trip in Argentina and take on Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas. Camp at Plaza de Mulas, also called the "place of mules," one of the largest base camps in the world, and explore Mendoza, known for its world-class restaurants and spas. This program is a great preparatory step before attempting the actual "Seven-Thousanders."
Sign up for a trekking trip in Argentina and take on Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
17 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Strenuous
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Mendoza, Aconcagua
Languages
English, Russian
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Transfer to Penitentes and Trek to Confluence
Transfer to Penitentes (2700 m), sending the main cargo on mules to the Base Camp.
Head towards the National Park entrance at Laguna Horcones and proceed to Confluence (3300 m, 2-3 hours).
Overnight at camp.
Day 03
Acclimatization Walk to Plaza de Francia
Go on an acclimatization radial walk to Plaza de Francia (4200 m) in the company of Argentine mountain guides, with views of the South Face (2700 m high; 4-5 hours).
Return to the camp.
Day 04
Trek to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp
Take a long walk (8-9 hours) to the main base camp, Plaza de Mulas (4350 m).
Follow the path that runs along the broad valley of Playa Ancha.
Overnight at camp.
Day 05
Rest at Plaza de Mulas and Climb to Orkones Glacier
Rest in Plaza de Mulas (4350 m) and later set off on a short climb to the Orkones glacier.
Overnight at camp.
Day 06
Trek to Camp 1 at Plaza Canada
Trek from Plaza de Mulas to Camp 1, Plaza Canada (5000 m).
Overnight at camp.
Day 07
Ascent to Camp 2 at Nido de Condores
Leave Plaza Canada and head towards Camp 2, Nido de Condores (5400 m).
Overnight at camp.
Day 08
Climb to Cholera Camp and Descend
Climb to Cholera Camp (6000 m). Later, descend to Plaza de Mulas (4350 m).
Day 09
Rest Day at Plaza de Mulas
Take a rest day in Plaza de Mulas (4350 m).
Day 10
Return Ascent to Nido de Condores
Ascend from Plaza de Mulas (4350 m) to Nido de Condores (5400 m).
Day 11
Climb to Camp 3 at Cholera
Climb from Nido de Condores (5400 m) to Camp 3, Cholera (6000 m).
Day 12
Aconcagua Summit Attempt
Attempt the ascent of Aconcagua Summit (6957 m).
Descend to Camp 3 (6000 m).
Day 13
Weather Reserve Day
Keep this day in reserve in case of bad weather.
Day 14
Second Weather Reserve Day
Keep this day in reserve in case of bad weather.
Day 15
Descent to Plaza de Mulas
Descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp.
Day 16
Return to Mendoza and Farewell Dinner
Trek from the Base Camp to Laguna de Horcones.
Transfer to Mendoza.
Take part in some recreational activities and enjoy a farewell dinner.
Day 17
Departure from Mendoza
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Where this trip takes you
Plaza de Mulas, Playa Ancha valley, Aconcagua Summit
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Russian-speaking guide throughout the whole program
- Argentine mountain guides (one for 3-4 people on the day of ascent)
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers
- Hotel in Mendoza (2 nights; double rooms with breakfasts)
- Assistance in obtaining necessary permits
- Transfer Mendoza-Puente del Inca-Mendoza
- Hotels in Puente del Inca with breakfasts
- Mules for equipment and food from Puente del Inca (Los Puquios) to Plaza de Mulas and back (personal baggage maximum of 20 kg)
- Two nights in Confluence with full board
- Base camp at Plaza de Mulas (5 nights)
- Food and fuel for the upper camps
- First-aid kit
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Climbing permit
- Porters
- Personal equipment
- Additional costs associated with deviation from the program
- Health insurance and expenses relating to evacuation in case of an accident
- Personal expenses (drinks, internet, telephone calls, etc.)
Know before you go
- The expedition to Aconcagua begins in the resort town of Mendoza, also called Argentina's grape capital. This town is situated at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. On arrival in Mendoza, you can sleep and rest.
- The first transition to Confluence Camp (3300 m) is quite simple and takes only three to four hours. Some participants complete this part of the route in 1.5 hours.
- Climbing to the summit of Aconcagua is planned for days 12-14, depending on the weather and the participants' well-being.
- After the ascent, you descend to the base camp and celebrate the expedition's success.
- There are more than a thousand wineries in the city. Alpinists can participate in fine wine tastings and buy the drinks they like.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Mendoza, Capital Department, Mendoza Province, Argentina
Tour start
Mendoza, Capital Department, Mendoza Province, Argentina
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 17 days finish where they began, in Mendoza.
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