ACONCAGUA POLISH GLACIER TRAVERSE

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Mountain: Aconcagua Mount.

Address: Mendoza, Argentina.

Altitude: 6962m.

ACONCAGUA POLISH GLACIER TRAVERSE

The Aconcagua Traverse 360 is the most complete and varied of the routes. On going in this travesy, you will cross the magnificence of Polish Glacier Route, rise up to the summit, combinating with the Normal Route on the downway; allowing you to have a 360° journey through the highest mountain in the Americas. You will experience a unique and incredible trip going through all the faces of Aconcagua, and admiring all different landscapes from the Andes in this incredible adventure.

POLISH GLACIER TRAVERSE ITINERARY

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN MENDOZA (2508 FT –760 M).

We are met on arrival at Mendoza airport and transferred to our comfortable hotel in the heart of Mendoza. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore, tonight we meet of leader and other expedition members as we enjoy dinner in one of Mendoza’s best restaurants, where we can sample traditional Argentine food. D. (Note: Meals included in the land cost are designated as Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

DAY 2 - MENDOZA - PENITENTES (8992 FT /2725 M)

After breakfast we transfer to the trekking permit office in Mendoza, (permits not included) from here we travel around 3hrs to our comfortable lodge in Penitentes, 2500m. B D.

DAY 3 - PENITENTES - PAMPA DE LEÑAS (10230 FT / 3100 M).

Drive to Quebrada de Vacas and start our first day trekking to our camp at Pampa de Leñas.

DAY 4 - PAMPA DE LEÑAS - CASA DE PIEDRA (11880 FT / 3600 M).

Start the trek to our second trekking camp Casa de Piedra (3240), 4 a5 hours. Where we have our first view of Aconcagua Polish Glacier. Armed Camp Dinner (typical Argentine barbecue) and Rest.

DAY 5 - CASA DE PIEDRA - PLAZA ARGENTINA (13200 FT / 4000 M)

Start the trek to Base Camp Plaza Argentina 5-6 hour climb from Base Camp, B.

DAY 6 - PLAZA ARGENTINA (13200 FT / 4000 M).

Rest and acclimatization Reorganization Equipment ,Medical Check, Exploration of the site to maximize our chances of acclimatization in the mountains, hiking in the surrounding count base camp, BL D.

DAY 7 - PLAZA ARGENTINA - CAMP 1- PLAZA ARGENTINA

Transport equipment and food to Camp 1 (4800), 4-5 Hours, We carry everything essential in backpacks and as much light as possible for a gradual adaptation to the altitude. Back to base camp. dinner and breakfast, BL D.

DAY 8 - PLAZA ARGENTINA (13200 FT / 4000 M).

Rest at Plaza Argentina base camp. BL D.

DAY 9 - PLAZA ARGENTINA - CAMP 1 (16335 FT / 4950 M).

Transportation of equipment from Plaza Argentina to Camp 1. Dinner and rest. B L D

DAY 10 - CAMP 1 - CAMP 2 - CAMP 1 (18095 FT / 5500 M)

Transportation of equipment from Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5600 m) Return to Camp 1. Dinner and rest. B L D

DAY 11 - CAMP 1 - CAMP 2 (UPPER GUANACOS) (18095 FT / 5500 M)

Stay overnight at Camp 2.B L D.

DAY 12 - CAMP 2 (18095 FT / 5500 M)

Resting day at Camp 2. B L D.

DAY 13 - CAMP 2 - CAMP 3 (19740 FT / 6000 M).

Climb to Camp 3 Colera by making a traverse to the Normal Route B L D.

DAY 14 -CAMP 3 – ACONCAGUA SUMMIT (22841 FT / 6962 M) - CAMP 3.

From Camp 3 climb to the summit of Aconcagua. Today we will follow the normal North Face route. Return to Camp 3. BL D.

DAY 15 -CAMP 3 - PLAZA DE MULAS BASE CAMP.

Today and following the Normal North side Route we descent from Camp 3 to Plaza de Mulas base camp.

DAY 16 - PLAZA DE MULAS BASE CAMP -PENITENTES

Descent to Penitentes and from here drive to the Lodge Penitentes., B L D

DAY 17 - PENITENTES - MENDOZA

In the early morning we move to the Hotel in the city of Mendoza., B D.

DAY 18 - END OF TOUR

Our tour end after breakfast, where the people will be transferred to the airport.

DAY 19 - EXTRA DAY

This day is added if we encounter bad weather conditions during the ascent.BLD

DAY 20 - EXTRA DAY

This day is added if we encounter bad weather conditions during the ascent.BLD

INCLUDED SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL AND FROM MENDOZA TO THE AIRPORT.

TWO (2) HOTEL NIGHTS (TOURIST CLASS) IN THE CENTER OF MENDOZA. DOUBLE ROOM WITH CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST INCLUDED.

ASSISTANCE TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO ENTER THE ACONCAGUA PARK.

TWO (2) NIGHT AT THE PENITENTES HOTEL. DOUBLE ROOMS. DINNER AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST INCLUDED.

MULES FOR THE TRANSPORT OF EQUIPMENT FROM PENITENTES TO PLAZA DE MULAS AND RETURN.

TRANSPORT TO HORCONES LAKE TO START THE TREKKING APPROACH TO THE MOUNTAIN.

FOOD AND DRINK IN THE CONFLUENCIA CAMP. INCLUDES COOK AND ALL MEALS.

ALL MEALS, DRINKS AT BASE CAMP PLAZA DE MULAS. INCLUDES: TENTS WITH TABLES AND BENCHES, DISHES, ALL MEALS SERVED, ELECTRIC LIGHT.

PERMANENT RADIO COMMUNICATION WITH MENDOZA.

HIGH MOUNTAIN GUIDE.

POTS, STOVES, FUEL, FOOD AND TENTS AT THE BASE CAMP.

WIFI INTERNET ,VHF RADIO TO OBTAIN PERMANENT COMMUNICATION WITH BASE CAMP.

PERMANENT TECHNICAL ADVICE ABOUT THE PERSONAL EQUIPMENT BEFORE DEPARTURE.

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