Aconcagua 2008-2009

Aconcagua Trek

Aconcagua Trek

It’s not too late to book your Aconcagua trek for the upcoming season.  Treks are done November-February.

Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America reaching 22,841 feet / 6962 meters high.

For this trek, you will need to bring crampons and and ice ax.  Your guide will provide lessons on using them.

The success rate is about 85%.  Safety is our highest priority!

The typical group size is 6-8 people with 12 people being the maximum.

GETTING THERE

You will need to get flights into Mendoza, Argentina.  The best way to reach Mendoza is via a connecting flight from either Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile.  From Buenos Aires, it is 2 hours by plane or 13 hours by bus to Mendoza. From Santiago, it is 50 minutes by plane or 6 hours by bus. If you come from Santiago, you will have the opportunity to survey the Andes as you cross over into Argentina.

Most citizens from the Americas and Europe do not need a visa.

ROUTES

We recommend the three most popular routes on the mountain: the Normal Route, the Polish Glacier Traverse, and the Vacas Valley.

The Normal Route is 17-18 days starting and ending in Mendoza.  The Polish Glacier Traverse ascends via Vacas Valley and descends the Normal Route and takes 18-19 days.  The Vacas Valley Route takes 17-18 days.

PRICING

We can arrange private treks, or you can join a group.  If you have 7 or more people, the price is the same or less for a private group.

The Normal Route and the Vacas Valley Route are $2735/person for a group trek.  The Polish Traverse is $2985/person for a group trek.

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