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We'll be waiting for you at the airport to take you to the hotel. On this day, our guide will check your mountain equipment and accompany you to hire the necesaary things. You will enjoy the conforts of the best hotels in Mendoza city. (Food is not included)

 

Before going to Puente del Inca, the whole group will apply for the climbing permit with the guides' assistance. You will have lunch and spend the night in Puente del Inca hostel. In the afternoon, the mules are loaded and prepered for the following day. (B, L, D) 

 

Day 03: Puente del Inca / Pampa de Leñas (3.000)
The group will be driven to the entrance of the Park in a private van and you will start with the trek to Pampa de Leñas Camp. The equipment will be carried by mules. At arrival, you will set up tents and will be able to rest. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 04: Pampa de Leñas / Casa de Piedra (3.600)
After breakfast and pitching the tents, you will walk to Casa de Piedra. This trek lasts 6 hours. Like in the previous day, you will set up your tent with your partner and will be able to rest while waiting for dinner to be ready. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 05: Casa de Piedra / Plaza Argentina Base Camp (4.000)
The trek to Plaza Argentina Base Camp lasts 6 hours. You will stay in our own base camp with the necessary comforts so as your staying in our camp, is as nice as possible. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 06: Plaza Argentina Base Camp
You can rest during the whole day or just go sightseeing around the area, and contemplete the beauty of the mountain. (B, L, D)

 

Day 07: Plaza Argentina / Camp 1 (4.950) / Plaza Argentina
You will take part of the altitude equipment to Camp 1 where you will enjoy your packed-lunch and then return to Plaza Argentina. This walk will help you to get a better acclimatization. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 08: Plaza Argentina Base Camp
Resting and acclimatization day in Plaza Argentina. On this day you will make sure that your equipment is ready and that you rest so as to keep strong for the next days that demand more effort. (B, L, D)

 

Day 09: Plaza Argentina / Camp 1
After a 4 - hour trek, you will reach the Camp 1. On the way, the group will have lunch and once you arrive, you will set up the tents with the guides’ help. You will start to feel the altitude effects on your body. (B, PL, D) 

 

Day 10: Camp 1
Resting and acclimatization day. It will be useful to get your head organized and think that with every step you are closer to the summit. (B, L, D)

 

Day 11: Camp 1 / Camp 2 (5.850)
To get to camp 2 you will have to walk for around 6 or 7 hours. The group will set up the tents and will be able to rest and recover for the following day. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 12: Camp 2
Rest day in Camp 2 to recover our strength and continue the trip. (B, L, D)

 

Ascending day to Camp 3, making a traverse in the base of the glacier to the Normal Route. Very early in the morning, after breakfast, you will start climbing, and you will walk during 4 hours. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 14: Camp 3 / Summit (6.962) / Camp 3
Climbing day from the Camp 3 to the summit and return to Camp 3. This is the great day! You will get up very early in the morning, have breakfast and start climbing. You will get to the summit, where you will live an incredible experience, and then return to Camp 3. That night, you will rest with the satisfaction of having reached your aim. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 15: Camp 3 / Plaza de Mulas (4.260)
After a 3-hour trek, you will get to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. The group will have the day free to share those emotions experienced throughout the expedition. (B, PL, D)

 

Day 16: Plaza de Mulas / Puente del Inca / Mendoza
Descent to Puente del Inca and last leg in the expedition. Your belongings will be carried by mules so you will only take a light bag pack with some jacket and your packed lunch. You will return to Mendoza city. You will surely reflect upon this experience and enjoy this beautiful city called “La Tierra del Sol y del Buen Vino” (The land of Sun and Good Wine) (B,L)

 

Day 17: Mendoza
Breakfast. End of the Services (B)

 

Day 18: Extra day for contingencies that prevent the normal development of the program. 

 

Day 19: Extra day for contingencies that prevent the normal development of the program. 

 

The above itinerary is intended as a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, changes may be caused due to weather conditions, transport failure or other unforeseen events. Please be flexible if necessary.