Mount Aconcagua climb 2024 - 2025

17.12.2024 - 02.01.2025, 17 days

05.01.2025 - 21.01.2025, 17 days

21.01.2025 - 06.02.2025, 17 days

05.02.2025 - 21.02.2025, 17 days

Cost of a 17-days tours: $ 4900* + permit ($ 800.0).

The Aconcagua tour program

Day 1: Mendoza (760 m)

Arriving at the airport of Mendoza to 12.00 hours. Transfer from the airport to the city. On this day, you will receive permits to climb the Mt. Aconcagua. In addition, our representative will inspect your mountain gear and, if necessary, will help you to rent the missing things. Overnight at a hotel or apartment in Mendoza (breakfast).

Day 2: Mendoza - Penitentes (2.725 m)

Morning transfer to Penitentes. The goods will be distributed and the mules prepared for the next transition that evening. Overnight at hotel in Penitentes (breakfast).

Day 3: Penitentes - Confluencia (3.300 m)

The group will be driven by car to the entrance to the national Park. The transition to Confluencia camp (Confluencia) will begin after verification of your permits. The gear will be carried by mules. Part of the equipment will be delivered to camp Confluencia, and other - directly to the camp Plaza de Mulas, where you will find it in our camp after 2 days. Upon arrival to the camp we can relax (breakfast, lunchbox, dinner).

Day 4: Confluencia - Plaza Francia (4.000 m) - Confluencia

Ascent to the Plaza Francia (Plaza Francia), the foot of the southern wall of the Aconcagua mountain. Here we will have lunch with scenic mountain views. Then return to the camp Confluencia. This hike is an important part of the acclimatization process. If all group members have acclimatization at altitudes up to 5000 meters (for example, after Mt. Elbrus or Kilimanjaro) - you can reduce the day and at once leave for the camp Plaza de Mulas (Plaza de Mulas) and spend the night there (breakfast, lunchbox, dinner).

                                                                  Photo by V. Ershov and A. Runova

Day 5: Confluencia - Plaza de Mulas (4.400 m)

The hike to the base camp Plaza de Mulas (Plaza de Mulas) takes about 8 hours. Overnight at the camp equipped with all necessary amenities (breakfast, lunchbox, dinner).

Day 6: Acclimatization hike to Mt. Bonete in the surrounding area.

Preparation of loads for the carrying on the next day. Overnight at the base camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

Day 7: Plaza de Mulas - Camp 1 “Canadá” (4.950 m).

After 3 hours we reach the 1-st camp. Lunch, installation of tents. Here already can appear some symptoms of altitude sickness (breakfast, lunchbox, dinner).

Day 8: Camp 1 “Canadá” - Camp 2 “Nido de Cóndores” (5.590 m).

The move to Camp 2, which will take 4 hours. Installation of tents, rest (breakfast, lunchbox, dinner).

Day 9: Camp 2 "Nido de Condores" - Plaza de Mulas.

Descent down to rest. Leave the tent at Camp 2 (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

Day 10: Camp Plaza de Mulas. A day of rest (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

Day 11: Ascent to the camp 2 “Nido de Cóndores” (5.590 m). Breakfast, lunchbox, dinner.

Day 12: Ascent to the camp 3 “Colera” (6.000 m) or "Berlin" (5.900 m).

Ascent to the Camp 3. Early retire before climbing (breakfast, lunchbox, dinner).

Day 13: Camp 3 – summit of Aconcagua (6.962 m) – Camp 3 (or Camp 2 or Camp 1).

The ascent to the summit and return to Camp 3. Beautiful day! Up early, Breakfast and start climbing. You will climb the top, where you will experience unforgettable emotions, and come back down. This evening you'll sleep with the feeling of satisfaction from achieving the goal (breakfast, lunchbox, dinner).

Day 14: Reserve day in case of bad weather the previous day (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

Day 15: Reserve day. Descent to base camp Plaza de Mulas. Free day to exchange impressions of the expedition (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

Day 16: Plaza de Mulas - Penitentes - Mendoza

Descent to Puente del Inca - the last hike in this expedition. Your belongings will be carried by mules. You bring only a light backpack with a jacket and a snack. Transfer from Penitentes to Mendoza. Accommodation in hotel or apartment (breakfast, lunchbox).

Day 17: Mendoza. Breakfast. Transfer to airport.

Price includes

• Airport transfers to/ from Mendoza
• Hotel accommodations BB in Mendoza for one night before climb and one night after according itinerary (twin or triple room)
• Private transfers to and from Pentitentes and Park Gate
• Hotel accommodations BB in Penitentes in tourist class hotel
• Hot delicious meals and tents at Confluencia and at BC (personal tent is provided for one participant or for a mini-group of two participants if you booked the tour together)
• All meals on the mountain
• Group climbing equipment
• Camping equipment, such as tents, stoves etc.
• Mules for group and personal gear (25 kg/45 pounds, personal) to and from BC
• English speaking guide (1 guide for 5 clients, in summit day - 1 guide for 2-3 clients)

Price does not include

• Wire transfer fee (if applicable)
• Argentina visa fee (if applicable)
• International round-trip airfare to/from Mendoza
• Climbing permit fee ($800)
• Lunches and dinners in Mendoza and Penitentes
• Single room supplement in hotel
• Some supplemental snacks such as candy bars
• Hot bath and internet in BC
• Additional hotels, meals & transportation should the climb end early
• All fees for early departure from team

06.12.2024 - 21.12.2024, 16 days

• Aconcagua (17 days) + Ojos del Salado (16 days):
  Total cost: ($4900 + $3500) - 5% = $7980 USD

• Aconcagua (17 days) + Ojos del Salado (11 days):
  Total cost: ($4900 + $2900) - 5% = $7410 USD

• Ojos del Salado (16 days) + Shortened tour of Aconcagua (11 days):
  Total cost: ($3500 + $3700) - 5% = $7030 USD

Additionally, an early booking discount of 8-12% applies.