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Day 1 Mendoza Hostel
Mendoza (2,508 ft) transfer from the airport or the
bus station to the hotel. In the afternoon you will
have a meeting with the guide in order to check your
equipment.
Day
2 Puente del Inca Hostel BLSD
After Aconcagua Park's Permit processing we will have
a road trip from Mendoza to Puente del Inca (180 km).
The scenery on the journey is one of the most spectacular
landscapes in the central Andes. During the Inca Empire
this spot was a strategic point for the crossing of
the Andes mountain. Over the last years it has become
the point of departure of every expedition, whose aim
is to reach the summit of Aconcagua. Puente del Inca
is over 8,938 ft, so is a good place for acclimatization.
Day
3 Trekking from Horcones to Confluencia Camp Camp
BLSD
You will be driven over 5 kilometers, from the hostel
in Puente Del Inca to the first Rangers Station. Here
your permit is checked out and you are informed about
the park rules. While you are gaining elevation, your
body needs some time to start with the process of acclimatization.
Therefore, it is extremely important to stop for two
nights at an intermediate level, to help your body to
start with this process. During that time, you will
camp in the Confluencia camp (10,824 ft) which has enough
comfort to spend a good deal of time, being fully equipped
with wide dinner tents, electric light, tables and chairs
to have meals.
Day
4 Trekking to Plaza Francia (Aconcagua south face) Camp
BLSD
Today we will walk to Plaza Francia (13,120 ft) to visit
the base of the mythical South Face of the Aconcagua
mountain. This is the most vertical face of the mountain,
with glaciers and walls almost 3000 meters tall.
During that trekking, you will gain 700 meters that
will give your body a sign that the acclimatization
process is starting.
Day
5 Trekking to Plaza de Mulas (Aconcagua base camp) Camp
BLSD
The trekking today is to Plaza de Mulas (13972 ft),
the famous base camp for climbers heading to the Aconcagua
summit, a place used to acclimatize and rest before
the arduous ascent. We will enjoy there the excitement
and climbing atmosphere.
Day
6 Rest day Camp BLSD
We will make a short trek of the area to discover the
Plaza de Mulas base camp and the glaciers around.
Day 7 Trekking to Horcones Hostel
BLSD
We start our trekking going down to Horcones, where
we arrive late afternoon. Form there we tranfer you
to Puente del Inca hostel.
Day
9 Mendoza Hostel B
Transport to Mendoza. We will use the afternoon for
a tour visiting the beautiful city, famous cause the
high level wine production. Our tour will include and
a few wine cellars.
Day
10 Mendoza B Transport
to the bus station or the airport. (we recommend you
to go for an optional rafting today)
PRICE:
Services
included: Mentioned
transfers, city tour in Mendoza, 4 nights in hostel
in Mendoza and Puente del Inca, trekking in Aconcagua,
four nights sleeping in camps, igloo-style tents for
two people. Assistance to get the necessary papers and
entrance ticket. All the detailed meals (optional vegetarian
menu) Communications equipment and first aid kit. Mules
to carry food, tents, cooking gear and your personal
gear. English-speaking staff.
Not
inlcuded The
entrance to the park. Tips. Drinks during the meals
in Puente del Inca.
International and domestic airfares.
Personal gear, medications, ground or air evacuations,
phone communications and items of personal nature, insurance
liability, hospitalization or medical attention of any
kind, any other service not mentioned in this condition
sheet.
Expenses
for giving up the expedition
In order to have better but cheaper services, the expedition
is quoted taking into account the whole group. In any
case that you give up the scheduled itinerary because
of personal problems, mountain sickness, etc, you start
taking private services. The extra expenses that you
will pay if necessary are: mules from Plaza de Mulas
to Puente del Inca (around U$D 100), the transfer from
Puente del Inca to Mendoza city, etc. Once you give
up the itinerary, the transfer in a regular bus is included
but if you decide to take a private van, you should
pay U$D 100.
OPTIONAL
PRE & POST ACCOMMODATION IN MENDOZA or SAN JUAN:
Hostel double room: starting in 25 dolars the room
Hostel dorm: starting in 8 dolars.
Hotel 3* double room: starting in 35 dolars the room.
Hotel 4* double room:
starting in 45 dolars the room.
OPTIONAL
TOURS IN MENDOZA: rafting, trekking, hikking, paragliding,
tour to the wineries, mine exploration, city tour, etc.
PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Thank
you for choosing a tour in South America with Latitud
Sur Group. The following information is provided to
assist you in preparing for your trip.
Our itineraries are not luxury tours. At times it may
be dusty, dirty, wet, hot or all of this at the same
time! If you approach your trip with a spirit of adventure
and a positive attitude, you and your fellow travelers
will get the most out of the journey.
Difficulty level: this expedition is for people who
enjoy adventure experiences, foreign cultures and physical
challenges. It requires normal physical conditions and
its difficulty is moderate (+). Prior experience is
not required. We recommend you to use the time before
your trip to do some training (walking or running).
The climate should be temperate, but storms are possible,
also wind and snow. Please note some effects of altitude
sickness may be experienced.
Personal
travel insurance is required (bring a copy with you
to give to the tour conductor).
It
is compulsory you inform us if you suffer asthma, diabetes,
allergy, cardiac problems, back or legs pain or surgery,
reduced vision or other problem we should know.
CAMPSITES:
in areas demarcated by the Park, with basic services
and facilities (baths). We also carry camp equipment
(mess tent, table, chairs, stove and kitchen stuff,
igloo tents for two people)
ACCOMMODATION
IN MENDOZA AND PUENTE DEL INCA: in dorms in
hostel, with bathroom, kitchen, dining room, etc. If
you prefer accommodation in hotel while in Mendoza city
please contact your agent or Latitud Sur office to do
the necessary arrangements.
BEVERAGE:
The water in Mendoza and Puente del Inca is potable
water. During the expedition potable water will be provided.
FOOD: the menu will include pastas, meats,
rice, salads, cold meat and sausage, some fruits, vegetables,
etc. During the trekking time you will have snacks like
cereals, sweets, candies, etc.
YOUR
PARTICIPATION: although you don’t have
to, we will appreciate your help in the daily chores
such as cooking, washing up, going for water, cleaning
and packing.
DOCUMENTS:
passport is required. You will need to have
a copy with you during the expedition. Visas are not
our responsibility, contact your embassy to get information
about countries that require a visa to visit Argentina.
CLIMATE:
conduct the expedition during the summer, so the climate
should be temperate, with sunny days and cold nights.
Short storms are usual. However more intense storms,
with strong wind and abundant snow could occur, so your
personal equipment has to prepare you all these possibilities.
MONEY
AND CHANGE: the local money is the “peso”,
3 pesos are equivalent to 1 dollar. ATM machines are
available in Mendoza city.
SPECIAL
VACCINATION: is not required.
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YOUR TOUR: this trip can be linked with optional
activities in Mendoza and with our horseback ridings
in the area.
IMPORTANT
NOTE: Prices and all the information is subject
to change without prior notice.
NECESSARY
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
3 pairs of thick socks for cold (sky type)
2 pairs of comfortable trekking boots
Legs:
1 pair of thick shelter pants
1 pair of rainproof pants
1 pair of comfortable long pants (trekking type)
Body:
2 synthetic underwear shirts
1 turtleneck of synthetic material
1 fleece jacket of alike
1 shelter jacket (down or synthetical)
1 rainproof jacket
Hands:
1 pair of light inner gloves
1 pair of rainproof gloves for shelter (mitten type)
Head:
Sun cap or hat
Shelter hat (wool or fleece)
A good pair of sunglasses with UV filter
Expedition Gear:
1 Sunscreen (never less than factor 20)
One liter water bottle
Sleeping mattress for high mountain
Headlamp with extra batteries
Sleeping bag for -10 °C
1 comfortable backpack of 40 liters or more
1 pair of telescopic poles (optional)
1 duffle bag to keep your luggage on the mules
Small sewing kit
Plastic bags
chocolates, candies or other snacks
Passport (plus photocopy)
Camera and film
Personal toiletries and towel
Swimsuit.
Our guides carry a first aid kit, however we advise
you to bring a personal medical kit, including: lip
balm, sunscreen, painkillers, moisturizer, band-aids,
sterile dressings, anti-histamine cream or tablets,
anti-diarrhea remedy, dehydration salts, antiseptic
cream.
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