Acclimatization Programs

E.A.P. OPTION (EXtended acclimatization program)

The acclimatization is a dynamic process, an during this process the body needs activity to increase its hability to response.

The option we offer to all those people who wants to be surer of their acclimatization consists in arriving to Mendoza two days before the starting of the expedition. After one night in Mendoza, you will move to Puente del Inca, and Puente del Inca hostel will be our activity centre. Everyday you will make different treks in the area with our guides, and it will help you to turn on all the biological mechanisms of your body, having better chances to get the Aconcagua summit.

COMPLETE ITINERARY (Heights in meters)

Day 01: Mendoza (760)
We will 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 necessary things. You will lodge and enjoy the comforts of one of the best hotels in Mendoza city. (Food is not included)

Day 02: Mendoza / Puente del Inca (2.725)
Before going to Puente del Inca, the group will apply for the climbing permit with the guide's assistance. You will have lunch and spend the night in Puente del Inca hostel. In the afternoon, you will maker a short trek in the area, to start the acclimatization process. (B, L, D)

Day 03: Puente del Inca / Trekking / Puente del Inca
During this day you will climb some mountains (about 4.000 m heights) with one of our guides. This way, you will increase your acclimatization process. (B, PL, D)

Day 04: Puente del Inca
In the morning you will rest, and at midday you will join the expedition group which is arriving from Mendoza. The whole group together will be able to enjoy lunch. (B, L, D)

INCLUDED SERVICES

Apart from all the services mentioned in our Scheduled expeditions, the EAP Option includes:

Transfer from Mendoza to Puente del Inca
If the EAP group is made up of less than 3 people, the transfer from Mendoza to Puente del Inca will be in regular bus. But if the EAP group is made up of more than 4 people, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Puente del Inca in our own vehicles.

Lodging in Puente del Inca
You will spend two nights in this place, in rooms for three to six people (according to the number of members in EAP group) and with private toilet. Complete breakfasts, lunches (or packed lunches) and dinners in the restaurant of the hostel are also included.

Our guides
Our mountain guides are qualified professionals of the AAGM (Argentinean Association of Mountain Guides) and the EPGAMT (School of High Mountain and Trekking Guides). The last qualification is the result of 3 years of studying. One guide will accompany the EAP group during these days. The guide's equipment includes: VHF radio, a first‑aid kit, complete with the appropriate drugs for altitude sickness, ropes, an altimeter, and professional clothing and equipment. All this will provide security and comfort.

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

Drinks and other personal costs not cluded in the itinerary
Extra expenses like food or drinks separate from those described ithe itinerary should be paid by you, as they are not included.

DEPARTURE DATES of EAP OPTION - NORMAL ROUTE

Departure of Expedition (Day 1)	Departure of EAP (Day 1)	Price per Person	Consult
18-Nov-2011	16-Nov-2011	Consult
25-Nov-2011	23-Nov-2011	Consult
29-Nov-2011	27-Nov-2011	Consult
04-Dec-2011	02-Dec-2011	Consult
09-Dec-2011	07-Dec-2011	Consult
14-Dec-2011	12-Dec-2011	Consult
17-Dec-2011	15-Dec-2011	Consult
20-Dec-2011	18-Dec-2011	Consult
23-Dec-2011	21-Dec-2011	Consult
28-Dec-2011	26-Dec-2011	Consult
04-Jan-2012	02-Jan-2012	Consult
09-Jan-2012	07-Jan-2012	Consult
14-Jan-2012	12-Jan-2012	Consult
19-Jan-2012	17-Jan-2012	Consult
24-Jan-2012	22-Jan-2012	Consult
29-Jan-2012	27-Jan-2012	Consult
04-Feb-2012	02-Feb-2012	Consult
09-Feb-2012	07-Feb-2012	Consult
14-Feb-2012	12-Feb-2012	Consult

DEPARTURE DATES of EAP OPTION - POLISH GLACIER TRAVERSE ROUTE

Departure of Expedition (Day 1)	Departure of EAP (Day 1)	Price per Person	Consult
01-Dec-2011	29-Nov-2011	Consult
08-Dec-2011	06-Dec-2011	Consult
15-Dec-2011	13-Dec-2011	Consult
21-Dec-2011	19-Dec-2011	Consult
29-Dec-2011	27-Dec-2011	Consult
08-Jan-2012	06-Jan-2012	Consult
15-Jan-2012	13-Jan-2012	Consult
22-Jan-2012	20-Jan-2012	Consult
01-Feb-2012	30-Jan-2012	Consult
10-Feb-2012	08-Feb-2012	Consult

Aconcagua Expeditions - 9 de Julio 1023 - CP M5500DOU - Mendoza - Argentina Tel/Fax: #54-261-4202064 e-mail: info@mt-aconcagua.com

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