Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Mendoza
 Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel. Later, meet the guides for a full briefing, gear check, and team dinner. Max Altitude: 750 m / 2,460 ft – Hotel in Mendoza

Day 2 – Drive to Las Cuevas, Argentina
We begin our journey toward the Andes, crossing the border into Argentina via the scenic Los Libertadores Pass. We arrive at the mountain outpost of Las Cuevas to prepare gear and mule loads. Max Altitude: 3,150 m / 10,335 ft – Shared cabins

Day 3 – Trek to Pampa de Leñas
Enter Aconcagua Provincial Park and begin our trek with a 4–5 hour hike along the Vacas Valley. Mules carry heavy gear while we hike with light packs. Max Altitude: 2,950 m / 9,678 ft – Tents

Day 4 – Trek to Casa de Piedra
We continue deeper into the valley on a 6–7 hour trek. The terrain becomes more dramatic, and we get our first glimpse of Aconcagua’s towering eastern face. Max Altitude: 3,250 m / 10,663 ft – Tents

Day 5 – Ascent to Plaza Argentina Base Camp
A steeper climb through the Relinchos Valley takes us to Plaza Argentina (4,200 m), the base camp for the Polish Glacier Route. Max Altitude: 4,200 m / 13,780 ft – Tents

Day 6 – Rest and Acclimatization
We take the day to rest, hydrate, and adjust to the altitude. Optional light hikes, showers, and gear organization for higher camps. Max Altitude: 4,200 m – Tents

Day 7 – Carry to Camp 1 (Camp Canadá)
Today we carry gear up to Camp 1 (5,000 m) and return to base camp to sleep. This improves acclimatization and reduces pack weight later. Max Altitude: 5,000 m / 16,404 ft – Tents

Day 8 – Rest Day at Base Camp
A full rest day focused on recovery, nutrition, and preparing for the upper mountain. Max Altitude: 4,200 m – Tents

Day 9 – Move to Camp 1
We make the full move to Camp 1 with lighter packs, thanks to the prior load carry. Trek takes about 5–6 hours. Max Altitude: 5,000 m – Tents

Day 10 – Carry to Camp 2
Gear carry to Camp 2 (5,500 m), then return to Camp 1. This acclimatization step is key for success higher up.
Max Altitude: 5,500 m / 18,045 ft – Tents at Camp 1

Day 11 – Move to Camp 2 We ascend again to Camp 2, this time with full loads, taking in views of the Polish Glacier en route. Max Altitude: 5,500 m – Tents

Day 12 – Rest and Acclimatization A strategic rest day at Camp 2. Optional short hikes depending on group condition. Max Altitude: 5,500 m – Tents

Day 13 – Move to High Camp
We climb to High Camp (~5,970 m), located near Berlin and Cólera camps along the Normal Route. Final prep for the summit. Max Altitude: 5,970 m / 19,586 ft – Tents

Day 14 – Summit Day A pre-dawn start for the summit push via the North Ridge. Key landmarks include the Independencia Refuge and La Canaleta. We reach the summit (6,962 m), then descend back to High Camp.
Max Altitude: 6,962 m / 22,841 ft – Tents

Day 15 – Descent to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp
We descend to Plaza de Mulas via the Normal Route. The west face of Aconcagua provides spectacular scenery along the way. Max Altitude: 4,260 m / 13,976 ft – Tents

Day 16 – Exit the Park
Trek 8 hours through the Horcones Valley to the park exit at Horcones. Transfer to Mendoza. Descent to 3,150 m / 10,335 ft Lodging: Hotel in Mendoza

Day 17 – Extra Day
Reserved in case of delays due to weather or acclimatization needs.

Day 18 – Departure from Mendoza
Transfer to the airport for your international departure, ending a memorable high-altitude adventure.