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ACONCAGUA EXPEDITIONS

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SERVICE

19 DAYS
EXPEDITION

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FULL
SERVICE

19 DAYS
EXPEDITION

PRIVATE &
SCHEDULED

surrounding the stone sentinel ACONCAGUA 360º

The ascent through Valle de Vacas and the descent through the Normal Route is an original program that offers a complete view of the highest mountain of America , allowing you to enjoy the magnitude of the mountain and its splendor.

ABOUT THE ROUTE

Also known as Polish Glacier Traverse, Upper Guanacos or Ameghino Traverse. The expedition is made via a route which is a combination between the Polish Route, the Ameghino Traverse, Upper Guanaco and the Normal Route.

This route will allow you to see a unique landscape: the magnificence of the Polish Glacier, all faces of Aconcagua and the greatness of the Andes; and most importantly, it will allow you to have a better acclimatization and thus more chances to reach the summit.

At the end of the expedition you will have made a 360 ° experience, contemplating and enjoying all the faces of Aconcagua.

It all begins with a three day trekking through Valle de Vacas up to Plaza Argentina Base Camp contemplating the East Face of Aconcagua. After preparing everything we will start the ascent through the North Face of Aconcagua, ascending to High Camps 1 and 2. From there we will go to Camp 3 via the upper part of the Valle de Guanacos Route, and finally we get the summit by the last part of Normal Route. The descent is made via the Normal Route to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp, where you can enjoy the West Face of Aconcagua. And finally exit the Park from Horcones, where you can view the great South Face of Aconcagua.

Surrounding the Stone Sentinel ACONCAGUA 360º

ABOUT THE ROUTE

At the end of the expedition you will have made a 360 ° experience, contemplating and enjoying all the faces of Aconcagua.

FULL SERVICE PROGRAM

ITINERARY TRAVERSE 360º

Day 01 · MENDOZA – Altitude: 760 mts.

Our expedition starts in Mendoza, Argentina. A representative of INKA Expediciones will be waiting for you at the airport. We will stay at the hotel in the city. A group meeting will follow and you will be introduced to your guides and team members.
Accommodation: Hotel double or triple room. –Transportation: Airport – Hotel in Mendoza.
Day 02 · Mendoza / Puente de Inca – Altitude: 2700 mts.

After you obtain individual park entrance and ascent permits, assisted by your guide, we meet at our commercial office to finalize all the arrangements of the expedition. Later we travel to Puente de inca, where we stay at a mountain refuge. There we get the equipment ready for transportation to the base camp by mule.
Transportation: Mendoza – Puente de Inca – Accomodation: Refuge – Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 03 · Puente de Inca / Pampa de Leñas – Altitude: 2950 mts.

We drive you to Punta de Vacas, Aconcagua Park Entrance. We will get our permits checked at the Ranger station. Then, we head off to Pampa de Leñas by walking 4 or 5 hours, starting the 3 days approaching trekking to the base camp.
Transportation: Puente de Inca – Punta de Vacas – Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner
Day 04 · Pampa de Leñas / Casa de Piedra – Altitude: 3250 mts.

On this day, we advance towards an intermediate camp, passing through the Quebrada de Vacas, for 6 to 7 hours. This is where we will be able to see the first sight of the Western Face of the Aconcagua. We spend our last approaching night, from Base Camp.
Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner
Day 05 · Approach from Casa de Piedra to Plaza Argentina – Altitude: 4200 mts.

We start trekking for 5 to 6 hours, ascending the Relincho steep slope , which takes us to Inferior Plaza Argentina. This is where we will be able to see the last native vegetation before climbing towards the glaciers, where Plaza Argentina is placed.
Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner
Day 06 · Rest day at Plaza Argentina – Altitude: 4200 mts.

At Plaza de Argentina we rest and use the day for acclimatization. This is a good opportunity to get to know the Camp, take a shower and explore the area. We get together with the guide, do a medical check up, reorganize and review the equipment, prepare the loads for transportation for the next day.
Accommodation: Tent / Dormitory Dome– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07 · Carry equipment and food to Camp 1 – Altitude: 4900 mts.

We transport in a way to keep our backpacks as light as possible and fundamentally to be able to gradually adapt to the altitude. During the load transportation to Camp 1, we reach a level of 4900 m. Then we return to Plaza Argentina.
Accommodation: Tent / Dormitory Dome – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch box and Dinner
Day 08 · Rest at Base Camp – Altitude: 4200 mts.
Day 09 · Ascent from Base Camp to Camp 1 – Altitude: 4900 mts.

We start the ascent to Camp 1 taking the first part of the Polish Route. After a 5 to 6 hour walk on easy terrain we arrive to Camp 1 (4900 mt). We meet with the load that we brought the day before. We assemble the camp and then we load division for carrying the following day.
Accommodation: Tent – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 · Carry equipment to Camp 2 – Altitude: 5500 mts.

We continue with our gradual acclimatization to altitude. During the load transportation to high camp 2, we reach a level of 5500 mt. This is a hard day, of about 6 hours of walking, where we ascend on easy terrain. Then return to Camp 1.
Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 · Ascent to Camp 2 – Altitude: 5500 mts.

We start the ascent from Camp 1 to Camp 2 using the Ameghino Traverse Route. We meet with the load that we brought two days before. We assemble the camp and then we load division for carrying the following day. We rest and have dinner.
Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 · Acclimatization at Camp 2 – Altitude: 5500 mts.

This day is dedicated to improving the acclimatization to altitude. The guide may propose different activities according to the condition of the group. We take the opportunity to rest and give our body more opportunities to acclimatize.
Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 · Ascent to Camp 3 “Colera” – Altitude: 5970 mts.

Early morning, after breakfast and after disassembling our tents, we start ascending for around 4 hs. We take the last part of the Upper Guanaco’s Valley Route. Our Camp 3 is placed at the same altitude as the Berlin refuge (from the Normal Route), strategically situated to cover from winds.
Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 · Summit day – Altitude: 6962 mts.

It is the most demanding day of the expedition. We climb the North Ridge to Independencia Refuge at approximately 6.500 m. We ascend through the “Portezuelo del Viento” , climb “La Canaleta”, and the “Filo del Guanaco”, that leads us to the summit. The prize is waiting for us, a 360° view and the experience of overcoming, that you only finally understand once you reach it. At the end of this experience, we descend to Camp 3.
Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Days 15 and 16 · Spare days in case of bad weather conditions.
Day 17 · Descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp.

In our way back, we go from Camp 3 to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp, the largest camp in Aconcagua. We’ll enjoy a great dinner to celebrate the experience and enjoy the view of the west face of Aconcagua.
Accommodation: Tent / Dormitory Dome – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 18 · Return from base camp to Puente de Inca and back to Mendoza.

We have breakfast and then start the descent from Plaza de Mulas to Puente de Inca. There is a private transport waiting for us to take us to the hotel in Mendoza City.
Transportation: Horcones – Puente de Inca – Mendoza – Accommodation: Hotel double or triple room –Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box.
Day 19 · Mendoza

services TRAVERSE 360º

SERVICES INCLUDED

Professional mountain guide. Experienced and qualified to operate in Aconcagua.
Assistance with the procedures to obtain the permit to enter Park Aconcagua.
Ground transportation in private vehicles. Transport IN Airport – Hotel in Mendoza /Transport IN-OUT Mendoza – Puente de Inca – Park Entrance
Two (2) nights of accommodation in a 3* hotel in Mendoza City (Sharing room, Double/Triple occupancy), Breakfast included.
One (1) night of accommodation in Penitentes (Sharing room). Breakfast and dinner included.
Transportation by freight mules of your personal equipment without limits in kg IN-OUT Puente de Inca -Base Camp
Lodging at base camps in mountain tents or dormitory tents for 4 or 8 persons and high camps in mountain tents.
All meals included on the mountain.
Full porter service to carry double tents, garbage and human waste and part of common equipment

Drinking water (hot and cold) in all our camps (base camps and high camps)
Fully equipped dining dome at base camps. Exclusive restrooms for our clients.
Internet and charge of your device for free at base camps.
One (1) Hot shower at base camps.
Facility for the storage and care of equipment.
Communications between high camps, base camp, Puente de Inca and Mendoza.
Medical equipment available at base camps and high camps.
Dining domes at high camps equipped with benches and tables. Restroom tents exclusive for our clients.

More Services
Drinking water (hot and cold) in all our camps (base camps and high camps)

Fully equipped dining dome at base camps. Exclusive restrooms for our clients.

Internet and charge of your device for free at base camps.

One (1) Hot shower for free at base camps.

Facility for the storage and care of equipment.

Full porter service to carry double tents, garbage and human waste and part of common equipment

Communications between high camps, base camp, Puente de Inca and Mendoza.

Medical equipment available at base camps and high camps.

Dining domes at high camps equipped with benches and tables. Restroom tents exclusive for our clients.

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EXPEDITIONS FOR 360 TRAVERSE

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Nov 29th, 2024	Dec 17th, 2024	Low
Dec 5th, 2024	Dec 23rd, 2024	Low
Dec 12th, 2024	Dec 30th, 2024	High
Dec 19th, 2024	Jan 6th, 2025	High
Dec 26th, 2024	Jan 13th, 2025	High
Jan 2nd, 2025	Jan 20th, 2025	High
Jan 9th, 2025	Jan 27th, 2025	High
Jan 16th, 2025	Feb 3rd, 2025	High
Jan 23rd, 2025	Feb 10th, 2025	High
Jan 30th, 2025	Feb 17th, 2025	High
Feb 6th, 2025	Feb 24th, 2025	Low

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360º traverse

ACONCAGUA EXPEDITIONS

FULL SERVICE

19 DAYS EXPEDITION

PRIVATE & SCHEDULED

FULL SERVICE

19 DAYS EXPEDITION

PRIVATE & SCHEDULED

surrounding the stone sentinel ACONCAGUA 360º

ABOUT THE ROUTE

At the end of the expedition you will have made a 360 ° experience, contemplating and enjoying all the faces of Aconcagua.

Surrounding the Stone Sentinel ACONCAGUA 360º

ABOUT THE ROUTE

At the end of the expedition you will have made a 360 ° experience, contemplating and enjoying all the faces of Aconcagua.

FULL SERVICE PROGRAM

ITINERARY TRAVERSE 360º

services TRAVERSE 360º

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SCHEDULED EXPEDITIONS FOR 360 TRAVERSE

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19 DAYS
EXPEDITION

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