Andes Adventure

I had an amazing trip! A once in a lifetime experience, and memories I will cherish forever ... the entire experience from booking to trekking was exceptional, I couldn't expect higher standards.

Gabrielle Johnston | North Ryde, Australia
 
 

Aconcagua Expedition

Cerro Aconcagua (6960m) is particularly impressive, rising 1000m above its neighbours and visible from the Pacific coast 100 kilometers away. Our itinerary allows optimum time for fitness and acclimatisation before attempting the 'normal route'. While the technical climbing challenges are not formidable, the combination of altitude, frequent changes of weather and the need to complete up to 12 hours of sustained climbing on summit day ensures that few ascents are straightforward. Our Argentinian mountaineering guides, who have climbed and led over 60 expeditions on Aconcagua, ensure your best chances of success.

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1 Join Mendoza
DAY 2 Drive to Puente del Inca, gain first views of the South Face of Aconcagua
DAYS 3/5 Commence trek to Base Camp (4200m), source of Relinchos River
DAY 6 Rest day, acclimatisation
DAYS 7/8 To Camp 1 (5000m) – load carry return to Base Camp, rest day
DAY 9 Ascend to Camp 1, overnight
DAY 10 Load carry to Camp 2 (5800m), return to Camp 1
DAY 11 Ascend to intermediary camp on Ameghino Col (5400m)
DAY 12 Ascend to Camp 2, overnight
DAYS 13/17 Option to establish Camp 3 (5900m) or summit attempt direct from Camp 2
DAY 18 Descend to Base Camp
DAY 19 Contingency day
DAYS 20/21 Return to trail head, transfer to Mendoza
DAY 22 In Mendoza, trip concludes

traveller reviews

Wild Women on Top had the most extra ordinary expedition to Mt Aconcagua with World Expeditions! Angel Armesto's passion, experience, commitment and ability to guide safely on a challenging high altitude expedition was superb. Thanks for connecting us with such a remarkable man on such a fantastic adventure.

Di Westaway WWOT, Australia

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Trip Code: ACE
Trip Grading: Intermediate Mtn Expedition
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Duration:  22 days
Activities:  Mountaineering
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Next Trip:  11 January 2014
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price: £3,290.00 GBP
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