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Mendoza

ACONCAGUA BASE CAMP HIKE

Hiking

Category

4 Days

Duration

Open to all

Experience

Medium

Fitness

From 1 to 8

Partecipants

What you'll do

Join us for an unforgettable Aconcagua hike, the highest summit outside Asia at nearly 7000m. This trek offers a spectacular immersion in Latin American culture. Explore the stunning valley of Horcones, witness breathtaking sunsets, and soak in Aconcagua's natural beauty. This intermediate 3-day trek includes experiencing basecamp life and reaching the famous south face lookout at 4200m. Discover the best time to hike Aconcagua and enjoy a remarkable adventure. Hike Aconcagua, Argentina, and create lasting memories.

Itinerary

We will meet at your hotel in Mendoza city for a gear check and to help with permits for Aconcagua Park. Mendoza is your last chance to rent gear and a great place to enjoy a glass of wine in one of the world’s wine capitals. We recommend arriving during the morning.
We pick you up from the hotel and drive to Horcones (2955 m), the entrance to Aconcagua Park, a 4-hour journey into the Andes Range. You get your first view of the Aconcagua South Wall at the entrance. We then hike for 3-4 hours to Confluencia Camp (3415 m), explore the surroundings, and enjoy tea or mate before dinner. Altitude difference: 413 m (1354 ft) Time: 3-4 hours
Today is a big day! We trek for about 5 hours to Plaza Francia (4100 m), at the base of the stunning Aconcagua South Wall. Here, Aconcagua looks more magnificent and intimidating than ever. We take many photos, have lunch with breathtaking views, and hear stories about the mountain. We then hike back to Confluencia Camp for a toast, dinner, and rest. Altitude difference: 732 m (2401 ft) Time: 5 hours
After breakfast, we bid farewell to the basecamp staff and hiked down to Horcones Entrance, where our transfer awaits. We will return to your lodging in Mendoza City by late evening. We recommend sleeping in a hotel and departing the next morning. Once at the hotel, you can enjoy a recovery shower, rest, and share one last toast to celebrate the adventure.

What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Hiking Guide
2 nights lodging in double tents or shared dorms
Breakfast, lunch, dinner at the Confluencia Base Camp
Transfer to/from Mendoza-Aconcagua Park entrance
Tame mules to carry personal gear from Confluencia Camp to Plaza de Mulas
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Extra accommodation
Transport from airport
Transport to airport
Snacks and drinks
Extra transfer
Tourist tax
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”
Tips
First night hotel in Mendoza
Aconcagua permit fee
Meals not included in the trip
Personal equipment

Accomodations

Confluencia Camp

We will stay in double tents or shared domes with a full board included.

Guides

Mijel & Andes Infinito

Mijel & Andes Infinito

Mijel is IFMGA and AAGM Mountain Guide in Argentina. Aconcagua has become a second home for him since he’s visited it 50 times (and counting), and it is the place where he also works as a doctor. He guides people in Latin America and Europe, giving technical courses in mountain medicine, climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing, etc.

Maga & Andes Infinito

Maga & Andes Infinito

Maga is a passionate outdoor lover and tour guide, founder of Andes Infinito. She combines her travel experience and technical knowledge with her respectful way of enjoying nature in order to design life-changing and bespoke experiences.

Meeting point

-32.8894587-68.8458386
Mendoza

Frequently asked questions

Departures

All departures are guaranteed to run

November 2024
Thu
28 Nov
10:00 AM
Sun
1 Dec
6:00 PM

Confirmed

6 spots left
Total
810 €
Thu
12 Dec
10:00 AM
Sun
15 Dec
6:00 PM

Confirmed

6 spots left
Total
810 €
Thu
30 Jan
10:00 AM
Sun
2 Feb
6:00 PM

Confirmed

6 spots left
Total
810 €
Thu
20 Feb
10:00 AM
Sun
23 Feb
6:00 PM

Confirmed

6 spots left
Total
810 €
Thu
6 Mar
10:00 AM
Sun
9 Mar
6:00 PM

Confirmed

6 spots left
Total
810 €
From 810 € / person