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Day 01: Mendoza (760)
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 necessary things. You will enjoy the comforts of the best hotels in Mendoza city. (Food is not included) |
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Day 02: Mendoza / Puente del Inca (2.725)
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 prepared for the following day. (B, L, D) |
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Day 03: Puente del Inca / Pampa de Leñas (3.100)
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 you will be able to rest. (B, PL, D) |
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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, the tents will be set up and you will be able to rest waiting for dinner to be ready. (B, PL, D) |
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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 campsite, with the necessary comforts so as your staying in our camp, is as nice as possible. (B, PL, D) |
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Day 06: Plaza Argentina Base Camp
You can rest during the whole day or just go sightseeing around the area, and contemplate the beauty of the mountain. (B, L, D) |
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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) |
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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 that and you will rest so as to be strong for the next days that demand more effort. (B, L, D) |
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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) |
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Day 10: Camp 1 / Camp 2 (5.800) / Camp 1
As in day 7, part of the material will be taken to Camp 2 and after lunch, you will come back to Camp 1. (B, PL, D) |
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Day 11: Camp 1
Resting and acclimatization day. It will be useful to get your head organized and to think that with every step, you are closer to the summit (B, L, D) |
Day 12: Camp 1/ Camp 2
To get to camp 2, you will have to walk around 6 or 7 hours. The group will set up the tents and will be able to rest and recover for the “Summit day”. (B, PL, D) |
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Day 13: Camp 2 / Summit (6.962) / Camp 2
Climb from Camp 2 to the Summit and return to Camp 2. This is the great day!! You will get up very early in the morning, have a breakfast, and start climbing, making a traverse to the Normal Route. You will get to the summit, where you will live an incredible experience, and return to Camp 2. That night, you will rest with the satisfaction of having reached your aim. (B, PL, D) |
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Day 14: Camp 2 / Plaza Argentina
After 4 or 5-hour trek, you will get to Plaza Argentina base camp. The group will have the day free to share those emotions experienced throughout the expedition. (B, PL, D) |
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Day 15: Plaza Argentina / Pampa de Leñas
Descent from Base Camp to Pampa de Leñas. Your belongings will be carried by mules, so you will only take a light bag pack with a jacket and your packed lunch. Once you arrive at Pampa de Leñas, the tents will be set up and you will enjoy the rest of the day. (B, PL, D) |
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Day 16: Pampa de Leñas / Puente del Inca / Mendoza
Descent from Pampa de Leñas to Quebrada de Vacas, where the transfer will be waiting for you to take you to Puente del Inca. There, you will get your belongings and continue your trip to Mendoza city, to stay one more night. (B, PL) |
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Day 17: Mendoza
Breakfast. End of the services. (B) |
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Day 18: Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program. |
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Day 19: Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program. |
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Note
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. |
