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ACONCAGUA EXPEDITIONS

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18 DAYS
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FULL
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18 DAYS
EXPEDITION

PRIVATE &
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INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE 18 DAYS ACONCAGUA NORMAL ROUTE

This 18-day program was designed thinking on the proper balance between time of acclimatization and summit success. Ideal for climbers who already have a previous acclimatization or that prefers shorter programs.

ABOUT THE ROUTE

The Normal route starts with an acclimatization trekkings to Plaza Francia Viewpoint, and then we made the approach to Plaza de Mulas, a 40 km trek. It takes us three days to get to Plaza de Mulas. This guarantee a very good acclimatization before start the climbing of Aconcagua. Our suggested program includes two days of double equipment porting and security. When the last stage begins, we go higher and higher until we reach the summit. In the Aconcagua, sometimes the presence of a white wind makes the ascent difficult, this is what we use the security days for thus increasing the chances of reaching the summit.

ITINERARY normal route

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 will spend one night. 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 / Confluencia – Altitude: 3390 mts.

We drive you to Horcones Park, where we get our first view of the mountain. We will get our permits checked at the Ranger station. Then, we head off to Confluencia by walking 4 or 5 hours.
Transportation: Puente de Inca – Horcones – Accommodation: Tents/Dormitory Dome – Meals. Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner
Day 04 · Acclimatization trekking to Plaza Francia – Altitude: 4000 mts.

We’ve included this day in order to acclimatize better, and give you more chances to summit. We’ll trek for about 5 hours until we arrive to Plaza Francia viewpoint, where we can see the impressive Aconcagua South Wall. This is one of the nicest points of the expedition.
Accommodation: Tents/Dormitory Dome – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner
Day 05 · Approach from Confluencia to Plaza de Mulas – Altitude: 4300 mts.

After 8-9 hours hiking across “Playa Ancha” and climbing up through a very steep path, we reach Plaza de Mulas, the biggest base camp in Aconcagua Park. By the end of the day, most of us will feel the altitude.
Accommodation: Tents/Dormitory Dome– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner
Day 06 · Rest day at Plaza de Mulas – Altitude: 4300 mts.
Day 07 · Carry equipment and food to Camp 1 – Altitude: 5050 mts.

This is a challenging day where we gain 1.000 m. with a heavy load on easy terrain. Then we’ll return to Base Camp. It’s important to take advantage of the comfort and lower altitude at Base Camp.
Accommodation: Tents/Dormitory Dome – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner
Day 08 · Rest day at Plaza de Mulas – Altitude: 4300 mts.
Day 09 · Ascent from base camp to Camp 1 – Altitude: 5050 mts.

The following morning we start the ascent to Aconcagua. We move to Camp 1, called “Plaza Canada”. We meet with the load that we brought the days before and we assemble the camp to stay overnight. Until now, we were working on get an optimal acclimatization. We want everyone to have the best possible chance to do summit.
Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 · Move to Camp 2 – Altitude: 5550 mts.
Day 11 · Acclimatization day at Camp 2 – Altitude: 5550 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 12 · Ascent from Camp 2 to Camp 3 – Altitude: 5970 mts.
Day 13 · 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 14 and 15 · Spare days in case of bad weather conditions.
Day 16 · Return to Base Camp.
Day 17 · 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 18 · Mendoza

services NORMAL ROUTE

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 Puente de Inca (Sharing room). Breakfast & 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 for free 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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SCHEDULED
EXPEDITIONS FOR NORMAL ROUTE

18 DAYS
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START	END	SZN
Nov 25th, 2025	Dec 12th, 2025	Low
Dec 2nd, 2025	Dec 19th, 2025	Low
Dec 10th, 2025	Dec 27th, 2025	Low
Dec 16th, 2025	Jan 2nd, 2026	High
Dec 23rd, 2025	Jan 9th, 2026	High
Dec 30th, 2025	Jan 16th, 2026	High
Jan 6th, 2026	Jan 23th, 2026	High
Jan 13th, 2026	Jan 30th, 2026	High
Jan 20th, 2026	Feb 6th, 2026	High
Jan 27th, 2026	Feb 13th, 2026	High
Feb 3rd, 2026	Feb 220th, 2026	Low
Feb 10th, 2026	Feb 27th, 2026	Low
Feb 13th, 2026	Mar 2nd, 2026	Low

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ACONCAGUA EXPEDITIONS

FULL SERVICE

18 DAYS EXPEDITION

PRIVATE & SCHEDULED

FULL SERVICE

18 DAYS EXPEDITION

PRIVATE & SCHEDULED

INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE 18 DAYS ACONCAGUA NORMAL ROUTE

ABOUT THE ROUTE

ITINERARY normal route

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SCHEDULED EXPEDITIONS FOR NORMAL ROUTE

18 DAYS EXPEDITION

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