Aconcagua Climb Itinerary

Our program ascends via the Vacas Valley and descends through the Horcones Valley. Plan to arrive no later than Day 1 for gear checks and review of the details for the expedition. We spend two days/nights in Mendoza making final preparations and doing our mandatory National Park check-in where we will pick up our permits. Our expedition gets underway with a drive to the Park Entrance where we will repack loads for the mules. The rate of ascent will be dictated by the weather, the strength of the group, and our rate of acclimatization. All climbing decisions will be made by the guides, with the best interest of the group in mind. A good weather expedition might take 18 days on the mountain. Average time is 20 days, and 22-23 days is not unusual. Itinerary is approximate and is subject to change.

Day	Itinerary
1	Arrival in Mendoza; Pickup at the airport and transfer to the 4-star. Briefing with the expedition team. Overnight at hotel.
2	Secure Climbing Permits, pack, gear checks, overnight at hotel
3	Trip to Puente de Inca. Accommodations at the Ranch camp.
4	Check-in at Aconcagua Park. Hike to Pampa de Leñas.
5	Hike from Pampa de Leñas to Casa de Piedra.
6	Trekking to Plaza Argentina Base Camp (BC at 4,300 m)
7	Rest day at base camp.
8	Transportation of equipment to Camp I (4,850 m) and back to base camp.
9	Rest day at base camp
10	Base Camp - Camp I (4,850 m)
11	Ascent to Camp II (5,400 m)
12	Rest at Camp II, short hike in the surrounding area.
13	Ascent to Camp III - Berlin (6,000 m)
14	The day of the Aconcagua summit (6,963 m)
15	Additional day due to weather conditions
16	Additional day due to weather conditions
17	Additional day due to weather conditions
18	Camp III (Berlin, 5,970 m) – Plaza de Mulas (4,367 m)
19	Plaza de Mulas – Horcones (2,800 m). Transfer to Mendoza, (you are responsible for hotel)
20	Departure for your home country; end of services.