BASE CAMPS
PLAZA FRANCIA +
PLAZA DE MULAS
ACONCAGUA TREKKINGS
5 DAYS
TREKKING
PRIVATE &
SCHEDULED
5 DAYS
TREKKING
PRIVATE &
SCHEDULED
Plaza Francia + Plaza de Mulas in 5 days TREKKING BASE CAMPS
ABOUT THIS TREKKING
This five day trekking lets us observe the two most spectacular faces of Aconcagua. We will first walk to Plaza Francia, South Wall base camp. There, after walking through glaciers surrounded by amazing mounts, we´ll enjoy its impressive 3000mts of altitude .After that we´ll walk a long way up to Plaza de Mulas Base camp, which after such an effort, will reward us with an incredible view of Aconcagua´s West Wall at sunset and it´ll give us the chance to spend some time with mountaineers from all over the world that get ready to reach the summit.The services include professional mountain guide, full- board lodging in base camp for four nights in mountain tents, and above all our experience in Aconcagua for over twenty years. For more details please click here.The sensation at that moment, we cannot tell. We want you to have the experience yourself. Start walking with us!
Plaza Francia + Plaza de Mulas in 5 days TREKKING BASE CAMPS
ABOUT THIS TREKKING TREKKING PLAZA FRANCIA + PLAZA DE MULAS
This five day trekking lets us observe the two most spectacular faces of Aconcagua. We will first walk to Plaza Francia, South Wall base camp. There, after walking through glaciers surrounded by amazing mounts, we´ll enjoy its impressive 3000mts of altitude .After that we´ll walk a long way up to Plaza de Mulas Base camp, which after such an effort, will reward us with an incredible view of Aconcagua´s West Wall at sunset and it´ll give us the chance to spend some time with mountaineers from all over the world that get ready to reach the summit.The services include professional mountain guide, full- board lodging in base camp for four nights in mountain tents, and above all our experience in Aconcagua for over twenty years. For more details please click here.The sensation at that moment, we cannot tell. We want you to have the experience yourself. Start walking with us!
ITINERARY TREKKING BASE CAMPS
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After you have rested from your flight, we wait for you at INKA EXPEDICIONES office to finalize the arrangements and give you the needed paperwork to go to the permit office and purchase your permit to enter to Park Aconcagua and your bus ticket to Penitentes.Accommodation: Not included – Meals: Not included- Transportation: Not included
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Departure from Penitentes. Transport to Horcones. Arrive to the Aconcagua Provincial Park, to the control post (Ranger Station) next to “Laguna de Horcones.” Start of the trekking tour through the stream of the Horcones river. During the trekking lunch break. Continuation to Confluencia campsite. Dinner and night rest. Accommodation in tents.Trekking duration: 4 hs. – Accommodation: Tents –Meals: Lunch and Dinner
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We’ll trek for about 5 hours until we arrive to Plaza Francia, base camp of the impressive Aconcagua South Wall. From this place, Aconcagua, the Stone Sentinel, appears more magnificent and intimidating than ever. We can see the entire South Wall. This is one of the nicest points of the expedition with a breathtaking first view of Aconcagua that you will never forget.Trekking duration: 6 to 8 hours – Accommodation: Double tents / dome – Meals: Breakfast – Lunch –Dinner.
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We will begin our second approaching day, trekking to Plaza de Mulas, main base camp in Aconcagua. Early morning, after breakfast, we start our walk across “Playa Ancha” (meaning Wide Beach) it is a deserted and always windy valley. We slowly gain altitude up to the Horcones Superior Valley. After hiking across Playa Ancha and climbing up through a very steep path, “Cuesta Brava” (meaning Rugged Slope), we reach Plaza de Mulas, at 4.250 m.Trekking duration: 8 to 10 hours. – Accommodation: Double tents / dome – Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.
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This day is a rest day and a good occasion to explore the local terrain. We will walk on Plaza de Mulas surroundings overcrossing the Horcones Superior Glacier, always with an incredible view of Aconcagua´s West Wall at sunset. Plaza de Mulas is where hundred of expedition begins the expedition to the summit, so you can talk and share experiences with people of all around the world.Accommodation: Double tents – Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.
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After we have breakfast and finish the organization of our backpacks, we began the descent to Horcones. Once we arrive at the Rangers office, a private van will be waiting to transport us back to Penitentes. If we have time enough, we will descend to Puente de Inca and see the magnificent landscape. End of services.Trekking duration: 8 to 9 hours – Accommodation: Not included – Meals: Breakfast – Lunch. (Not included: Dinner). Transportation: Transfer Horcones / Penitentes – (Not included: Mendoza – Penitentes)
NOTE
The proposed itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions o other forced situations that put in risk the group security. The guides have the authority to change the program according to their criteria, to maximize the security based on his knowledge and experience.
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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. Penitentes – Park Entrance – Penitentes
- Transportation by freight mules: We take up to 15kg of your personal mountain equipment from Puente de Inca to Plaza de Mulas and Confluencia back and forth.
- Lodging at Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas in mountain tents or dormitory tents for 4 or 8 persons.
- Use of private bathrooms exclusively for our clients.
- All meals included on the mountain.
- Drinking water (hot and cold) in our camps.
- Hot shower at base camps.
- Fully equipped dining dome at base camps. Exclusive restrooms for our clients.
- Internet and charge of your device for free at camps.
- Facility for the storage and care of equipment in Penitentes.
- Communications between high camps, base camp, Penitentes and Mendoza.
- Medical equipment available at base camps and high camps.
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SCHEDULED TREKKING PLAZA DE MULAS
5 DAYS
TREKKING
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START END SZN Nov 25th, 2025 Nov 29th, 2025 Low Nov 27th, 2025 Dec 1st, 2025 Low Dec 2nd, 2025 Dec 6th, 2025 Low Dec 4th, 2025 Dec 8th, 2025 Low Dec 10th, 2025 Dec 14th, 2025 High Dec 12th, 2025 Dec 16th, 2025 High Dec 16th, 2025 Dec 20th, 2025 High Dec 18th, 2025 Dec 22nd, 2025 High Dec 23rd, 2025 Dec 27th, 2025 High Dec 25th, 2025 Dec 29th, 2025 High Dec 30th, 2025 Jan 3rd, 2026 High Jan 1st, 2026 Jan 5th, 2026 High Jan 6th, 2026 Jan 10th, 2026 High Jan 8th, 2026 Jan 12th, 2026 High Jan 13th, 2026 Jan 17th, 2026 High Jan 15th, 2026 Jan 19th, 2026 High Jan 20th, 2026 Jan 24th, 2026 High <
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ITINERARY normal route
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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. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The first day in Base Camp is always a rest day and a good occasion to take a bath and explore the local terrain.
Accommodation: Tents/Dormitory Dome – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
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 -
This is a day we mainly use to recover energy, to rest, to hydrate ourselves and for abundant meals.
Accommodation: Tents/Dormitory Dome – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
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.
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Camp 2, called “Nido de Condores” (meaning Condor Nest), is located in a high pass at 5550m and provides a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains.
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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.
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We start a 4 hours walk to Camp 3, located on the North Ridge. We will prepare our tents, eat and rest, to be ready to get the summit.
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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.
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We have two extra days set aside on our itinerary to attempt summit. These extra days are built in to provide the best possible conditions for each participant to summit.
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Return from Camp 3 to Base Camp. We’ll enjoy a great dinner to celebrate the experience.
Accommodation: Tents/Dormitory Dome – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
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 -
We have breakfast at the hotel. Check Out and end of services.
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.
SCHEDULED EXPEDITIONS NORMAL ROUTE
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