About EST Adventure
About EST Adventure
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Details
The Aconcagua Climbing Expedition is an 18-day long journey where you will climb to the highest summit of South America, Aconcagua (6962m). All the activities on this trip will be led in English by a qualified and professional guide.
For this expedition, previous hiking experience at altitudes up to 4000 above sea level is mandatory.
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- Mountain Lovers
- Adventure Seekers
- Climbing & Hiking Enthusiasts
Requirements
- You need to have a high level of fitness.
- Any previous hiking experience at altitudes up to 4000 above sea level is mandatory.
- Age requirement between 18 - 70 years of age.
Detailed Daily Program
Description
On this 18 day long Aconcagua Climbing Expedition, there are two height camps: Nido de Condores (5400m) and Berlin (5900m). Unlike others, we pay special attention to the acclimatization and our expedition lasts a little longer, but our success rate on this mountain is about 85%! In Plaza de Mulas we have two professional chefs who care about the team while we are at the base camp. There we have a kitchen, a dining tent, a storage tent for equipment, a sleeping tents, toilet etc. The complete equipment from Penitentes to base camp is carried by mules, while we are acclimatizing in Confluencia and arrive fresh to Plaza de Mulas. The day for the ascent will be determined according to the satellite weather forecast and agreement with local rangers. The climb to the summit from Berlin Camp takes about 7-8 hours and the return takes about 4 hours.
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Meeting up in Mendoza
Arrival to Mendoza and transfer to the hotel. Time for a great dinner at the restaurant.
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Logistics and permits
This day is all for obtaining the necessary climbing permits and organizing the transport to the base.
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Heading to Penitentes.
Today we take a minibus transport to Penitentes (2600m). We have an overnight in the hostel.
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Heading to Confluencia
Horcones – Confluencia (3300m) – (about 4 hours). Accommodation in the camp with beds.
First day is hike, that last 3 to 4 hours, with easy pace. You will walk on mountain trail. It is safe and solid. It can be windy and cold because it is more than 3.000 above sea level.
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Confluencia
Confluencia. Day for the acclimatization. Climb to Plaza Francia 4000m and return to the camp.
Second day the hike is moderate, but you should walk slowly because it is more than 4000 above sea level.
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Plaza de Mulas
Confluencia – Plaza de Mulas (4300m) – (about 8 hours). Arrival to the base camp. Rest.
Third day you will walk 8 hours to the Plaza de Mules.
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Plaza de Mulas
Plaza de Mulas – Medical examination (pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level…). The plan of acclimatization and climbing will be made according to the results.
Fourth day is for rest and acclimatization.
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Climbing
Climbing period to the highest summit of South America, Aconcagua (6962m).
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Climbing
Climbing period to the highest summit of South America, Aconcagua (6962m).
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Climbing
Climbing period to the highest summit of South America, Aconcagua (6962m).
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Climbing
Climbing period to the highest summit of South America, Aconcagua (6962m).
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Climbing
Climbing period to the highest summit of South America, Aconcagua (6962m).
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Climbing
Climbing period to the highest summit of South America, Aconcagua (6962m).
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Climbing
Climbing period to the highest summit of South America, Aconcagua (6962m).
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Climbing
Climbing period to the highest summit of South America, Aconcagua (6962m).
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Plaza de Mulas
Plaza de Mulas – Penitentes (about 8 hours). Gala dinner.
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Return to Mendoza
Returning to Mendoza by minibus. Arrival in the city in the afternoon.
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Final day.
Mendoza. Departure day.
Tools and Equipment
What We Provide
- Airport transfers
- Transfers Mendoza – Penitentes –Mendoza
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner in Mendoza. Before and after expedition.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner in the camp – Penitentes (Full board)
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner in the camp – Confluencia in departure (2 nights)
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner at the base camp – Plaza de Mulas (5 nights)
- The climbing permit for Aconcagua (6962m)
- Helicopter rescue from BC
- Entrance fee for the National Park
- Transportation of the equipment on mules to/from Plaza de Mulas (30kg/person)
- Professional guide during the climb
Bring Your Own
- Backpack (up to 50l)
- Sleeping bag (up to -15 degrees Celsius / comfort zone)
- Gaiters
- Trekking poles
- Head lamp
- Sunglasses
- Cotton t-shirts
- Trekking socks
- Active underwear
- Polar jacket
- Gore-Tex jacket
- Down jacket
- Trekking pants
- Gore-Tex pants
- Gloves
- Polar of woolen cap
- Hiking shoes
- Climbing boots
- Toiletries kit
- Sunscreen SPF 50 & lip balm
- Crampons
13 Pictures of the Aconcagua Climb Expedition
About Mendoza
About Mendoza
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What’s the mountaineering and location like? First day is hike, that last 3 to 4 hours, with easy pace. You will walk on mountain trail. It is safe and solid. It can be windy and cold because it is more than 3.000 above sea level. Second day the hike is moderate, but you should walk slowly because it is more than 4000 above sea level. Third day you will walk 8 hours to the Plaza de Mules. Fourth day is for rest and acclimatization. During acclimatization period on Aconcagua, your trekking day is approximately 6-8 hours. Summit day is very hard job, when you walk up 8 hours and back 3-4 hours. What’s the city tour like? All-day city tour is organized with our guide and transportation. We will see the most important cultural and historical monuments in Mendoza. Which flights should I book? You should book flights to Mendoza airport. How do I meet the transfer? At your arrival, the transfer will be holding a sign with the name of the tour.
- Accommodation in 3* hotel in Mendoza (3 nights / full board)
- Accommodation in BC Plaza de Mules with all necessary tents and equipment
- Accommodation in tents Nido de Condores & camp Colera
All rooms in our expeditions are twin rooms, when the accommodation is in a hotel (during the beginning and end of an expedition). When you climb to a higher altitude, you will be accommodated in mountain huts in Atlas, Morocco, Kilimanjaro, Damavand and Elbrus. Those rooms would be with 4 – 8 beds per room with their own bathroom.
