Aconcagua Polish Glacier NEW - INKA Expediciones

ITINERARY POLISH GLACIER

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 & 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 & 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/Dormitory Dome – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & 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 & 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 · Ascent to Camp Guanaco - Altitude: 5500 m.

We continue our gradual acclimatization to the altitude. During the ascent to Campo Guanaco, we will reach an altitude of 5500 meters. This day we will walk for around 4 hours. This effort will allow us to better adapt to the extreme conditions and prepare for the more challenging stages ahead.
Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 · Acclimatization at Camp “Guanaco” - Altitude: 5500 m.

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 to Camp “Indonesio” (C2 Polish Gl.) - Altitude: 5863 m.

We have breakfast and start the ascent from Camp Guanaco to Camp 2 of the Polish Glacier Direct Route also called “Indonesio”. From there, you can see unforgettable sights of the highest peaks of the Central Andes. The Guide individually reviews each member of the group and gives his final recommendations. We also plan the final strategies for the last day of ascension to assure success in reaching the summit. We have dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 · Summit day – Altitude: 6962 mts.

The day begins early in the morning. This is the most demanding day of our expedition because involves technical climb, ropes work and ice climbing skills. We will climb almost 1200mts this day. The terrain will be ice and snow. It could be deep snow depending on weather conditions. Maximum slop is 60° near the “Bottle Neck”. Once we reach the summit ridge it is almost two hours snow traverse to get the summit. There we can directly observe under our feet the Southern Wall of the Aconcagua, considered one of the largest faces in the world. An indescribable feeling of satisfaction takes over as we reach the summit at 6962 m, where is waiting for us a 360° view and the experience of achievement that you only finally understand once you reach it. After sharing these moments of accomplishment and emotion with our expedition mates we will descent through the Canaleta to the Northwest ridge and traverse to Camp 3 of Normal Route (Plaza Cólera) where we will meet with our equipment to eat and sleep.

Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAYS 14,15, 16 · SPARE DAYS IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS.

In this type of technical routes it is important to take into account all aspects of safety, and climatic aspects are an issue to consider. This is why we are the only company that provides 4 spare days to be able to find the precise moment to start the ascent through the glacier.

Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 17 · DESCEND TO PLAZA DE MULAS BASE CAMP.

We descend to Plaza de Mulas, the biggest camp in all the Aconcagua Park. Our team will be waiting for us with a special reception. From this base camp you’ll see a unique sunset that makes the west face of Mt. Aconcagua look like it is on fire! We enjoy the surroundings and later we have a celebration dinner.

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

NOTE
The proposed itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions or other forced situations that put in risk the group security. The guides have the authority to change the program according to their criteria. You can be sure the changes have two fundamental objectives. These are to maximize the security and the summit chances. And they are based on our guides knowledge and experience.

SCHEDULED EXPEDITIONS POLISH GLACIER

A private expedition is run exclusively for you, your own families or friends and also you can choose the departure date.

At INKA we have pre-set programs with the same itinerary and services of programmed expeditions.
Departure dates: you or your group choose the best date according to convenience.
Itinerary: You can choose our pre-set program (recommended) or propose one as programs. We advise you according to our experience to see if it is feasible to perform so you can reach the summit.
The group: The number of members per expedition can be from 1 to 12 people
Services: We offer the best professional guides and the best infrastructure in Aconcagua. Transportation, lodging, food … no need to worry about anything … just enjoy and get ready for an unforgettable experience.

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SCHEDULED EXPEDITIONS TRAVERSE 360º

START	END	SZN
Nov 29th, 2025	Dec 17th, 2025	Low
Dec 4th, 2025	Dec 22nd, 2025	Low
Dec 18th, 2025	Jan 5th, 2026	High
Dec 26th, 2025	Jan 13th, 2026	High
Jan 2nd, 2026	Jan 20th, 2026	High
Jan 8th, 2026	Jan 26th, 2026	High
Jan 15th, 2026	Feb 2nd, 2026	High
Jan 22nd, 2026	Feb 9th, 2026	High
Jan 29th, 2026	Feb 16th, 2026	High
Feb 5th, 2026	Feb 23th, 2026	Low

SCHEDULED EXPEDITIONS NORMAL ROUTE EXTENDED

START	END	SZN
Nov 23rd, 2025	Dec 12th, 2025	Low
Nov 30th, 2025	Dec 19th, 2025	Low
Dec 8th, 2025	Dec 27th, 2025	Low
Dec 14th, 2025	Jan 2nd, 2026	High
Dec 21st, 2025	Jan 9th, 2026	High
Dec 28th, 2025	Jan 16th, 2026	High
Jan 4th, 2026	Jan 23rd, 2026	High
Jan 11th, 2026	Jan 30th, 2026	High
Jan 18th, 2026	Feb 6th, 2026	High
Jan 25th, 2026	Feb 13th, 2026	High
Feb 1st, 2026	Feb 20th, 2026	Low
Feb 8th, 2026	Feb 27th, 2026	Low

services POLISH GLACIER

SERVICES INCLUDED

Professional mountain guide. Experienced and qualified to operate in Aconcagua. RATIO: Until Camp 2: 1 Guide each 4 pax / Summit day (Glacier ascent): 1 Guide each 1 or 2 pax
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: We take up to 35kg of your personal mountain equipment from Puente de Inca to Plaza Argentina and then from Plaza de Mulas to Puente del Inca.
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.
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.
Hot shower 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.

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: we take up to 35 kg. of your personal equipment, from Puente de Inca to Plaza de Mulas and Confluencia back and forth.
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.

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.
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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services NORMAL ROUTE EXTENDED

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 & dinner included.
Transportation by freight mules: we take up to 35 kg. of your personal equipment, from Puente de Inca to Plaza de Mulas and Confluencia back and forth.
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.

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.
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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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

NOTE
The proposed itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions or other forced situations that put in risk the group security. The guides have the authority to change the program according to their criteria. You can be sure the changes have two fundamental objectives. These are to maximize the security and the summit chances. And they are based on our guides knowledge and experience.

ITINERARY NORMAL ROUTE EXTENDED

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 / 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 of 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 · Ascent to Mt Bonete – Altitude: 5000 mts.
Day 08 · Rest day at Plaza de Mulas – Altitude: 4300 mts.

We’ll stay in Plaza de Mulas to rest from the climbing of Bonete. We will divide expedition loads to carry to the high camps (community gear, fuel and food). We double carry to keep pack weight down and help ensure good acclimatization.
Accommodation: Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09 · 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 – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner
Day 10 · Rest day at Plaza de Mulas – Altitude: 4300 mts.
Day 11 · 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 12 · Move to Camp 2 – Altitude: 5550 mts.
Day 13 · Acclimatization 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 14 · Ascent from Camp 2 to Camp 3 – Altitude: 5970 mts.
Day 15 · 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 16 and 17 · Spare days in case of bad weather conditions.
Day 18 · Return to Base Camp.
Day 19 · 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 20 · Mendoza

NOTE
The proposed itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions or other forced situations that put in risk the group security. The guides have the authority to change the program according to their criteria. You can be sure the changes have two fundamental objectives. These are to maximize the security and the summit chances. And they are based on our guides knowledge and experience.

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

NOTE
The proposed itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions or other forced situations that put in risk the group security. The guides have the authority to change the program according to their criteria. You can be sure the changes have two fundamental objectives. These are to maximize the security and the summit chances. And they are based on our guides knowledge and experience.

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: we take up to 15 kg. of your personal equipment, from Puente de Inca to Plaza de Mulas and Confluencia back and forth.
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.
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.
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 NORMAL ROUTE

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

ACONCAGUA 2025 - 2026 SEASON

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Only 10 spots availables with special price!

NORMAL ROUTE: U$D 6790.- U$D 5890.-

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[InkaReserva idioma=\”en\” tipo=\”Expedicion\” ruta=\”normal\” temporada=\”2019-2020\” moneda=\”dolar\”][/InkaReserva]

Polish glacier

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A technical and challenging ascent in Aconcagua POLISH GLACIER

A technical and challenging ascent in Aconcagua POLISH GLACIER

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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 important, the satisfaction of having reached the summit through one of its most challenging routes.

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