Expeditions
San Francisco Volcano
Andes mountain range on the Argentine-Chilean border
San Francisco Volcano, at 6,016 meters above sea level, is an extinct volcano located in the Andes Mountains, on the border between Argentina and Chile, southeast of the San Francisco International Pass in the province of Catamarca. At 6,016 meters above sea level, it is considered one of the most accessible peaks in the world, over 6,000 meters high. However, it is rarely visited.
The ascent to San Francisco Volcano is via its northwestern slope. From its summit, there is a beautiful view of Laguna Verde and the neighboring volcanoes that form part of the Ojos del Salado Volcano chain, including El Fraile, Incahuasi, El Muerto, Walter Penk, and Mount Solo and Mount Tres Cruces.
It was first climbed in 1913, by Walther Penck.
The best time to climb San Francisco Volcano is between September and April. It has no records of volcanic activity, which is why it is considered extinct.
Program
Difficulty: High Itinerary
Day 1: 12:00 Meeting at La Rioja Airport. Transfer to Fiambala, 273 km, approximately 3:30 hours. We'll obtain the permits and continue to the Cortaderas Hotel, located at 3,300 meters (97 km, an additional 1 hour of travel). Overnight at the hotel, with rooms to share for up to 4 people.
Day 2: Ascent to Pastos Amarillos Hill (4,100 m), a 4- to 6-hour trek. Overnight at a hotel. Rooms can be shared for up to 4 people. Day 3: Transfer to Las Grutas (4,100 m), a day of relaxation and acclimatization. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 4: Ascent to the Falso Morocho volcano (4,500 m). Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 5: Ascent to Bertrand Volcano at 5,200 meters. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services. Day 6: Day of total relaxation. Those who wish can spend time relaxing in a hot spring at 4,200 meters. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 7: We travel from Las Grutas to the base of Mount San Francisco at 4,800 meters above sea level. From there, we begin our ascent to the summit. Descent. Transfer to Las Grutas. If we arrive before customs closes, we continue to the Cortaderas Hotel. Otherwise, we will sleep at Las Grutas again.
Day 8: Transfer from the Cortaderas Hotel to La Rioja Airport, arriving around 2:00 PM or earlier. End of service.
Dates:
November:
1 al 8
15 al 22
March:
April 29th to 5th (no price)
Important
Situations such as weather changes or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group or individual may cause the same itinerary to change.
What services do we include:
- All meals described
- Professional guide service
- Professional guide service assistant for groups of 4 or more
- Nights in the hotel and shelter according to the program
- Transfers in the program
What services do we NOT include:
- Transfers to La Rioja airport or Fiambala/Cortaderas hotel and return to your place of origin.
- Hotel in La Rioja or Fiambala if you arrive before or stay after the expedition
- Alcoholic beverages in the shelter/hotel
- Sleep in a private room
- Expenses incurred by abandoning the planned itinerary
- Carrying personal equipment
- Sleeping Bag and Personal Equipment
- Baggage problems (lost or delayed flight)
- Expenses incurred by rescue and evacuation
- Anything not described in this program
Expedition cost: 1,150,000 pesos per person, based on double occupancy or more.
Pissis Volcano
Expedition to the Pissis Volcano
6793 meters above sea level
Following the War of the Pacific in 1879, Chile conquered two of Peru's southern departments bordering the Republic of Bolivia, while also conquering two of the latter's departments. It was then necessary to explore the new territories and verify their boundaries with neighboring countries. The formation of a Desert Exploration Commission was decreed in April 1883.
The second objective was to survey the morphological characteristics of its soil and determine the mineral richness of its mountains. Chilean explorer Francisco José San Román (1838-1902) was appointed as head of the Commission, accompanied on this task by the Norwegian-Chilean geologist Lars Sundt and a group of assistants.
The commission used the Chilean town of Copiapó as its base of operations and carried out eleven campaigns between 1883 and 1889, five of which were in the Andes mountains, collecting names and as much information as possible on peaks and passes, including the Pissis volcano, at 6,882 meters. In 1885, it was named Pissis in honor of the French geographer serving Chile, Pedro José Amadeo Pissis.
This volcano is located entirely within Argentine territory, about 28 kilometers from the border and on the Catamarca-La Rioja border.
Already known by muleteers and natives by the indigenous names of "Nevado de Pillánhuasi" or "Nacimientos del Jagüel," after the publication of the two-volume surveys conducted by the San Román commission, it was officially renamed "Pissis."
Program:
Difficulty: High
Itinerary
Day 1:
12:00 Meeting in Fiambalá, meeting with the guides, review of personal equipment, and briefing on the operation of the expedition.
Transfer to the Cortaderas Hotel at 3300 meters, free afternoon.
Day 2:
Ascent to Cerro Pastos Largos (4,100 meters), a 4- to 6-hour trek. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 3:
Transfer to the Caves at 4,100 meters, a day of relaxation and acclimatization: gentle trekking and photo safari, San Francisco Lagoon, wildlife including swans, vicuñas, and views of the Incahuasi Volcano. Ascent to the Falso Morocho Volcano at 4,500 meters. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 4:
Ascent to Bertrand Volcano, 5,200 meters. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 5:
A day of total relaxation. Those who wish can spend time relaxing in a hot spring at 4,200 meters. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 6:
We travel from Las Grutas to the base of San Francisco at 4,800 meters above sea level, from where we begin our ascent to the summit. Descent. Transfer to Las Grutas. If we arrive before customs closes, we continue to the Cortaderas Hotel. Dinner. End of services.
Day 7:
Extra (extra due to weather conditions)
Day 8:
Hotel Cortaderas, we will rest, refuel for the second part of the expedition, and stay there that night.
Day 9:
Transfer from the hotel to Camp 1 (approximately 5,000 meters). 5-hour off-road trip, river fording, 4x4 adventure. Overnight at Camp 1.
Day 10:
In the morning, after breakfast, we prepare to head to C2 at approximately 5400 meters above sea level. We spend the night at C2 for 3 to 5 hours.
Day 11:
Summit attempt (6795 meters above sea level) and descent to Camp 2.
Day 12:
Departure from the Valley. Overnight in Fiambala. End of services.
The planned itinerary includes three extra days due to weather conditions.
Important
Situations such as weather changes or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group or individual may cause the same itinerary to change.
CLARIFICATION:
If you're a single person, to get tickets in advance, you can choose to take another 6500 km tour in the area, such as the Incahuasi Volcano. You can also pay for the transfer service privately.
What services do we include:
- All meals described
- Professional guide service
- Professional guide service assistant for groups of 4 or more
- Nights in the hotel and shelter according to the program
- Transfers in the program
What services do we NOT include:
- Transfers to La Rioja airport or Fiambala/Cortaderas hotel and return to your place of origin.
- Hotel in La Rioja or Fiambala if you arrive before or stay after the expedition
- Alcoholic beverages in the shelter/hotel
- Sleep in a private room
- Expenses incurred by abandoning the planned itinerary
- Carrying personal equipment
- Sleeping Bag and Personal Equipment
- Baggage problems (lost or delayed flight)
- Expenses incurred by rescue and evacuation
- Anything not described in this program
Price:
2900 USD per person based on double occupancy or more
Incahuasi Volcano
Andes mountain range on the Argentine-Chilean border
Incahuasi, or Nevado de Incahuasi, is a volcanic mountain in the Andes of South America. Its elevation is 6,648 meters (21,648 feet) and it lies on the border of the Argentine province of Catamarca and the Atacama region of Chile. The volcano consists of a 3.5-kilometer-wide caldera and two stratovolcanoes. Four pyroclastic cones lie 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) to the northeast and produced basalt-andesite lava flows that cover an area of 10 square kilometers (4 square miles). Incahuasi is located northeast of Nevado Ojos del Salado, the world's highest volcano. Both volcanoes are located at the southern end of the Central Volcanic Zone. Together with El Fraile, El Muerto, Nevado Tres Cruces, and El Solo, they form a 50-kilometer-long volcanic chain. A wide lava dome measuring 6 by 4 kilometers (3.7 by 2.5 mi) is located on its eastern flank. The volcano has a volume of about 231 cubic kilometers.
Incahuasi has two craters, a summit crater and an arcuate crater on the eastern slope containing a lava dome. The summit crater measures 750 by 900 meters. The subsidiary vents, conversely, are associated with fissure openings. The western and southwestern slopes of Incahuasi are dotted with lava domes, which are more moderate than those of other volcanoes in the region. Less than 1 kilometer wide and 5 kilometers long, the lava flows extend down the volcano, reaching the Las Coladas salt flat east of Incahuasi. Two 2-kilometer-long gullies extend to the north and east of the main crater. Volcanism in the area dates back to the Oligocene and Miocene, when the main volcanic arc was located 40 kilometers to the west in the Maricunga Belt. Between 9 and 6 million years ago, volcanic activity in the Maricunga Belt decreased and eventually ceased. Simultaneously, the main volcanic arc experienced increased volcanic activity. Like many Andean volcanoes, Incahuasi has erupted andesite containing hornblende and pyroxene. The lava flows on the main stratovolcano are dacitic. The four cones northeast of the main volcano have erupted basaltic andesite. Similarly, the parasitic cones have erupted magnesium-rich basaltic andesite. The minerals contained in these rocks include clinopyroxene and olivine.
The best time to climb the volcano is between September and April. There are no records of volcanic activity, so it is considered extinct.
Program
Difficulty: High
Itinerary
Day 1: 12:00 Meeting in Fiambalá, meeting with the guides, review of personal equipment and briefing on the operation of the expedition.
Transfer to the Cortaderas Hotel at 3300 meters, free afternoon.
Day 2: Ascent to Pastos Largos Hill (4,100 meters), a 4- to 6-hour trek. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 3: Transfer to the Caves at 4,100 meters. Relax and acclimatize for a day of relaxation. A gentle trek and photo safari takes you to San Francisco Lagoon, where wildlife includes swans, vicuñas, and views of the Incahuasi Volcano. Ascent to the Falso Morocho Volcano at 4,500 meters. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 4: Ascent to Bertrand Volcano 5200 m. Night in a tent or shelter without services. Day 5: Total relaxation day. Those who wish can spend time relaxing, bathing in a hot spring at 4200 m. Night in a tent or shelter without services. Day 6: We transfer from Las Grutas to the base of San Francisco at 4800 masl, from there we begin our ascent to the summit. Descent. Transfer to Las Grutas. If we arrive before customs close, we continue to the Cortaderas Hotel. Dinner. End of services before departure to Vn San Francisco.
Day 7: Extra (extra due to weather conditions) Day 8: Hotel Cortaderas, we will rest, restock for the second part of the expedition, we will stay there that night.
Day 9: From the hotel, we will travel directly to the end of the vehicle track at around 4,700 meters, at the base of Incahuasi. Overnight in a tent.
Day 10: Carrying and transfer from camp to C2 (5,700 m), undoubtedly one of the hardest days of the expedition, a 6- to 8-hour journey covering 1,000 meters of elevation gain and 4.5 km with a backpack weighing approximately 15 kg. Overnight in a tent.
Day 11: Rest day. We will use this day to rest, hydrate, and eat well, regaining strength for the next day.
Day 12:
Summit Day! A long expedition day where we must overcome the first obstacle! The famous Incahuasi gully, where the steepest elevation gain is at that point, then reach the summit plateau in 5 hours and, in another 5 hours, reach the long-awaited summit! The day generally lasts 12-14 hours. We return to Camp 2 for the night.
Day 13:
After breakfast, we'll break camp and head down to meet the vehicle. We'll then transfer to the Cortaderas hotel for dinner. End of services.
Days 14 and 15: Extra due to weather conditions.
Important
Situations such as weather changes or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group or individual may cause the same itinerary to change.
CLARIFICATION:
If you're a single person, to book tickets in advance, you can choose to take another 6500 km tour in the area, such as the Incahuasi Volcano. Alternatively, you can pay for the transfer service individually or split it between two people.
What services do we include:
- All meals described
- Professional guide service
- Professional guide service assistant for groups of 4 or more
- Nights in the hotel and shelter according to the program
- Transfers in the program
What services do we NOT include:
- Transfers to La Rioja airport or Fiambala/Cortaderas hotel and return to your place of origin.
- Hotel in La Rioja or Fiambala if you arrive before or stay after the expedition
- Alcoholic beverages in the shelter/hotel
- Sleep in a private room
- Expenses incurred by abandoning the planned itinerary
- Carrying personal equipment
- Sleeping Bag and Personal Equipment
- Baggage problems (lost or delayed flight)
- Expenses incurred by rescue and evacuation
- Anything not described in this program
Expedition cost: 2300 USD based on double occupancy or more
Ojos del Salado Volcano
Highest volcano in the world
Andes Mountains
Argentine Route
The Ojos del Salado volcano is actually located in the middle of a spectacular "museum" of mountains, in an extraordinarily remote and difficult-to-access area. Here, the Andes mountains rise majestically among salt flats, sand, flamingos, and colorful lagoons; it's surprising that the snow and glaciers on their peaks don't yield to the desert heat.
Ojos del Salado is located south of the Atacama Desert, in the most arid and desert-like area of the Andes, on a vast plain called the South American Altiplano.
Located in the third region of Chile -inside the city of Copiapó- and in the province of Catamarca on the Argentine side, in an area surrounded by mountains over 6000m high, Ojos del Salado stands out as the most outstanding summit with 6893m, an altitude that makes it worthy of several records: being the highest volcano in the world, the second highest summit in America, the highest mountain in the Chilean Andes and the second highest in the Argentine Andes after Aconcagua (6962m).
The "Ojos" volcano is an andesitic volcano. Based on the age of its emission, the volcano would correspond to a recent volcanism—known as neovolcanism—having its main activity during the Pleistocene-Holocene. It currently undergoes secondary volcanic activity, designated by the generic name fumarolic. However, sulfonic activity was observed in 1937 and 1956, and most recently in November 1994, when an intermittent gray column of water vapor and sulfurous gases was produced. This gaseous activity decreases the amount of oxygen available above 6,400 m.
Incahuasi has two craters, a summit crater and an arcuate crater on the eastern slope containing a lava dome. The summit crater measures 750 by 900 meters. The subsidiary vents, conversely, are associated with fissure openings. The western and southwestern slopes of Incahuasi are dotted with lava domes, which are more moderate than those of other volcanoes in the region. Less than 1 kilometer wide and 5 kilometers long, the lava flows extend down the volcano, reaching the Las Coladas salt flat east of Incahuasi. Two 2-kilometer-long gullies extend to the north and east of the main crater. Volcanism in the area dates back to the Oligocene and Miocene, when the main volcanic arc was located 40 kilometers to the west in the Maricunga Belt. Between 9 and 6 million years ago, volcanic activity in the Maricunga Belt decreased and eventually ceased. Simultaneously, the main volcanic arc experienced increased volcanic activity. Like many Andean volcanoes, Incahuasi has erupted andesite containing hornblende and pyroxene. The lava flows on the main stratovolcano are dacitic. The four cones northeast of the main volcano have erupted basaltic andesite. Similarly, the parasitic cones have erupted magnesium-rich basaltic andesite. The minerals contained in these rocks include clinopyroxene and olivine.
The best time to climb the volcano is between September and April. There are no records of volcanic activity, so it is considered extinct.
Program
Difficulty: High
Itinerary
Day 1:
12:00 Meeting in Fiambalá, meeting with the guides, review of personal equipment, and briefing on the operation of the expedition.
Transfer to the Cortaderas Hotel at 3300 meters, free afternoon.
Day 2:
Ascent to Cerro Pastos Largos (4,100 meters), a 4- to 6-hour trek. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 3:
Transfer to the Caves at 4,100 meters, a day of relaxation and acclimatization: gentle trekking and photo safari, San Francisco Lagoon, wildlife including swans, vicuñas, and views of the Incahuasi Volcano. Ascent to the Falso Morocho Volcano at 4,500 meters. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 4:
Ascent to Bertrand Volcano, 5,200 meters. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 5:
A day of total relaxation. Those who wish can spend time relaxing in a hot spring at 4,200 meters. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 6:
We travel from Las Grutas to the base of San Francisco at 4,800 meters above sea level, from where we begin our ascent to the summit. Descent. Transfer to Las Grutas. If we arrive before customs closes, we continue to the Cortaderas Hotel. Dinner. End of services.
Day 7:
Extra (extra due to weather conditions)
Day 8:
In the morning, after completing all customs procedures, we'll head to the Cortaderas Hotel, rest, restock supplies for the second leg of the expedition, and stay there that night.
Day 9:
Transfer from the hotel to Arenal High Camp (approx. 5,500 m). 12-hour off-road trip, river fording, pure 4x4 adventure. Overnight at Arenal Camp.
Day 10:
In the morning, after breakfast, we prepare to head to C1 at altitude 5800 meters (approximately 3 to 5 hours). We spend the night at C1.
Day 11:
Summit attempt (6893 meters above sea level) and descent to Camp 1.
Day 12:
Departure from the Valley. Overnight at Hotel Cortaderas. End of services.
The planned itinerary includes three extra days due to weather conditions.
Price:
3200 USD per person based on triple occupancy or more
CLARIFICATION:
If you're a group of one or two, to book your tickets in advance, you can choose to take another 6500 km tour in the area, such as Mount Pissis or the Incahuasi Volcano. Alternatively, you can pay for the transfer service individually or split it between two people.
Important
Situations such as weather changes or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group or individual may cause the same itinerary to change.
What services do we include:
- All meals described
- Professional guide service
- Professional guide service assistant for groups of 4 or more
- Nights in the hotel and shelter according to the program
- Transfers in the program
What services do we NOT include:
- Transfers to La Rioja airport or Fiambala/Cortaderas hotel and return to your place of origin.
- Hotel in La Rioja or Fiambala if you arrive before or stay after the expedition
- Alcoholic beverages in the shelter/hotel
- Sleep in a private room
- Expenses incurred by abandoning the planned itinerary
- Carrying personal equipment
- Sleeping Bag and Personal Equipment
- Baggage problems (lost or delayed flight)
- Expenses incurred by rescue and evacuation
- Anything not described in this program
Guided service:
At Suri Expeditions, we believe that a successful expedition requires experienced and professional staff capable of providing safety and managing the wilderness trails. Expeditions are led by a professional mountain guide with over 10 years of experience in the field.
In addition to standard equipment, guides carry a VHF radio, a complete first-aid kit, rope, clothing, and professional-grade gear. All of this is necessary for your safety and well-being.
Itinerary Notice
At Suri Expeditions, we accept responsibility for carrying out the program as described. This is only a proposed itinerary and may be modified if Suri Expeditions or the guide in charge of the group deems it necessary to accommodate weather conditions, the group, or other factors. Suri Expeditions is not responsible for the inability to reach the summit on the agreed day due to physical impediments of the client (e.g., fatigue) or weather, as these are completely random parameters. While we will do everything possible to reach base camp, we are not responsible if you are unable to do so. Remember that this is only a trail, a 4x4 adventure with no on-site assistance. No member of the expedition may leave the group or abandon the program for any reason or circumstance. During the course of the program, the guide's decisions are considered final.
C° Vallecitos
The Cordón del Plata is the high mountain "school" for Argentines in general. A short distance from Mendoza, Argentina (almost 100 km), we find, in these mountains, one of the few relatively "alpine" landscapes in the country. It combines altitude, truly high mountains, ice, and verticality. It is a midpoint between the great distances and desert-like gentleness of the high mountains of the Northwest and the concentrated and towering granite masses of Patagonia. Much could be written about the geological, historical, or romantic aspects of these beautiful mountains, where so many mountaineers of different generations have many memories, dreams, and first achievements. But let's get down to business from an Andean perspective. Visible in part from the city of Mendoza and even more so from the towns in the east and the Uco Valley, from Guaymallén to San Carlos, the people of Mendoza are unaware of its secrets and many mistake its white masses for Aconcagua or Tupungato. The Cordón del Plata belongs neither to the Boundary Range or Principal Range, where Aconcagua is located, nor to the ancient Precordillera, but lies between the two, forming, along with the Cordillera del Tigre, the so-called Frontal Range. It is geologically the newest, and for this reason its mountains are the most slender in the Central Andes. Our program invites you to explore them and be captivated by their grand shadows, attempting to reach several of their prized peaks.
C° Vallecitos 5460 mts ITINERARY
Difficulty: High
ITINERARY: Consists of 8 days
The camps will be marked by name and corresponding altitude (in meters) to give a better idea of the ascent. We recommend previous experience before embarking on this activity. For other expeditions, please contact us.
Day 01: Mendoza / Vallecitos (2,750)
We'll meet at the YPF bus station across from the Mendoza bus terminal at 10/11 am, or those who wish can make their own way to the refuge. We'll then travel to the Vallecitos area, approximately 85 km away. Once there, we'll settle into the San Bernardo refuge. We'll use this day to organize our gear and have a briefing about the expedition. Our first night at the refuge.
Day 02: Shelter / portage / Veguitas Superior Camp (3350)
After breakfast, we'll get ready to hike along the Rio Blanco gorge to our first campsite. There, we'll leave our gear and return to the refuge. We'll spend the night at the refuge.
Day 03: Veguitas Superior Shelter/Camp (3350)
After breakfast, we'll get ready to hike along the Rio Blanco Gorge to our first campsite. From this point on, we'll spend the night in a tent.
Day 04: Upper Veguitas / El Salto Camp (4200)
After breakfast, we'll begin the trek to El Salto Camp, where our new camp will be set up. This trek will last approximately 7 hours.
Day 05: El Salto (4,200)
Rest day, which we will use to walk around the area.
Day 06: El Salto / Summit (5960) / El Salto
The big day has arrived! The group will wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast, and begin the ascent. It will be a long day, lasting around 2:00 p.m. We will attempt to reach the summit, where we will enjoy an incredible experience, and return to camp. We will rest tonight, satisfied with having achieved our goal.
Day 07: El Salto / Shelter in Vallecitos
The group will descend from the waterfall to a shelter, making the final effort of the expedition. We'll rest for a while and continue our journey to Mendoza, arriving in the city in the late afternoon. End of services.
Day 08:
Extra day due to bad weather.
Important
Situations such as weather changes, health issues, or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group may cause the itinerary to change or be suspended.
What services do we include?
- All meals on the mountain
- Professional guide service
- Professional assistant guide service from 4 members
- Expedition tents and cooking equipment
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Group equipment porter up to 20kg. If you have more than 20kg, it will be divided among the team members. If you don't want to carry any weight, you can hire another porter; this service is not included in this program.
What Services do we NOT include?
- Transfer Hotel / Airport / Hotel
- Hotel in Mendoza before or after the expedition
- Extras and drinks in Mendoza
- Expenses incurred by abandoning the planned itinerary
- Carrying of personal equipment (consult)
- Group equipment carrying starting at 21 kg (divided among team members – if you don't want to carry weight, you can hire an extra porter; this service is not included in this program)
- Sleeping Bag and Other Personal Equipment
Expedition cost: 1,200,000 pesos per person, based on double occupancy or more
Sign
30% of the total value of the shipment will be taken as a deposit.
The deposit is taken subject to reservation and logistics (hotel, shelter, food, transfers, guides)
The deposit must be paid to reserve a spot on the trip at least 45 days prior to the start date.
Withholdings in case of not traveling on the sign
Up to 20 days before the start date of the expedition, 50% of the amount will be retained for booking and logistics costs.
After this period, 100% of the amount is retained.
Who we are:
At Suri Expeditions, we believe that a successful expedition requires experienced and professional staff capable of providing safety and managing the wilderness trails. Expeditions are led by a professional mountain guide licensed in Cordon del Plata Provincial Park.
Itinerary Notice
At Suri Expeditions, we accept responsibility for carrying out the program as described. This is only a proposed itinerary and may be modified if Suri Expeditions or the guide in charge of the group deems it necessary to accommodate weather conditions, group conditions, or other factors. Suri Expeditions is not responsible for the inability to reach the summit on the agreed day due to physical difficulties of the client (e.g., fatigue) or weather, as these are completely random parameters. No member of the expedition may leave the group or abandon the program for any reason or circumstance. During the course of the program, the guide's decisions are considered final.
C° Payment
The Cordón del Plata is the high mountain "school" for Argentines in general. A short distance from Mendoza, Argentina (almost 100 km), we find, in these mountains, one of the few relatively "alpine" landscapes in the country. It combines altitude, truly high mountains, ice, and verticality. It is a midpoint between the great distances and desert-like gentleness of the high mountains of the Northwest and the concentrated and towering granite masses of Patagonia. Much could be written about the geological, historical, or romantic aspects of these beautiful mountains, where so many mountaineers of different generations have many memories, dreams, and first achievements. But let's get down to business from an Andean perspective. Visible in part from the city of Mendoza and even more so from the towns in the east and the Uco Valley, from Guaymallén to San Carlos, the people of Mendoza are unaware of its secrets and many mistake its white masses for Aconcagua or Tupungato. The Cordón del Plata belongs neither to the Boundary Range or Principal Range, where Aconcagua is located, nor to the ancient Precordillera, but lies between the two, forming, along with the Cordillera del Tigre, the so-called Frontal Range. It is geologically the newest, and for this reason its mountains are the most slender in the Central Andes. Our program invites you to explore them and be captivated by their grand shadows, attempting to reach several of their prized peaks.
CERRO PLATA – ITINERARY
Difficulty: High
ITINERARY: Consists of 7 days
The camps will be marked by name and corresponding altitude (in meters) to give a better idea of the ascent. We recommend previous experience before embarking on this activity. For other expeditions, please contact us.
Day 01: Vallecitos (2,750)
We'll meet at the YPF bus station across from the Mendoza bus terminal at 10/11 am, or those who wish can make their own way to the refuge. We'll then travel to the Vallecitos area, approximately 85 km away. Once there, we'll settle into the San Bernardo refuge. We'll use this day to organize our gear and have a briefing about the expedition. Our first night at the refuge.
Day 02: Shelter / portage / Veguitas Superior Camp (3350)
After breakfast, we'll get ready to hike along the Rio Blanco gorge to our first campsite. There, we'll leave our gear and return to the refuge. We'll spend the night at the refuge.
Day 03: Veguitas Superior Shelter/Camp (3350)
After breakfast, we'll get ready to hike along the Rio Blanco Gorge to our first campsite. From this point on, we'll spend the night in a tent.
Day 04: Upper Veguitas / El Salto Camp (4200)
After breakfast, we'll begin the trek to El Salto Camp, where our new camp will be set up. This trek will last approximately 7 hours.
Day 05: El Salto (4,200)
Rest day, which we will use to walk around the area.
Day 06: El Salto / Summit (5960) / El Salto
The big day has arrived! The group will wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast, and begin the ascent. It will be a long day, lasting around 2:00 p.m. We will attempt to reach the summit, where we will enjoy an incredible experience, and return to camp. We will rest tonight, satisfied with having achieved our goal.
Day 07: El Salto / Shelter in Vallecitos
The group will descend from the waterfall to a shelter, making the final effort of the expedition. We'll rest for a while and continue our journey to Mendoza, arriving in the city in the late afternoon. End of services.
Day 08:
Extra day due to bad weather.
Important
Situations such as weather changes, health issues, or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group may cause the itinerary to change or be suspended.
What services do we include?
- All meals on the mountain
- Professional guide service
- Professional assistant guide service from 4 members
- Expedition tents and cooking equipment
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Group equipment porter up to 20kg. If you have more than 20kg, it will be divided among the team members. If you don't want to carry any weight, you can hire another porter; this service is not included in this program.
What Services do we NOT include?
- Transfer Hotel / Airport / Hotel
- Hotel in Mendoza before or after the expedition
- Extras and drinks in Mendoza
- Expenses incurred by abandoning the planned itinerary
- Carrying of personal equipment (consult)
- Group equipment carrying starting at 21 kg (divided among team members – if you don't want to carry weight, you can hire an extra porter; this service is not included in this program)
- Sleeping Bag and Other Personal Equipment
Expedition cost: 1,200,000 pesos per person, based on double occupancy or more
Sign
30% of the total value of the shipment will be taken as a deposit.
The deposit is taken subject to reservation and logistics (hotel, shelter, food, transfers, guides)
The deposit must be paid to reserve a spot on the trip at least 45 days prior to the start date.
Withholdings in case of not traveling on the sign
Up to 20 days before the start date of the expedition, 50% of the amount will be retained for booking and logistics costs.
After this period, 100% of the amount is retained.
Who we are:
At Suri Expeditions, we believe that a successful expedition requires experienced and professional staff capable of providing safety and managing the wilderness trails. Expeditions are led by a professional mountain guide licensed in Cordon del Plata Provincial Park.
Itinerary Notice
At Suri Expeditions, we accept responsibility for carrying out the program as described. This is only a proposed itinerary and may be modified if Suri Expeditions or the guide in charge of the group deems it necessary to accommodate weather conditions, group conditions, or other factors. Suri Expeditions is not responsible for the inability to reach the summit on the agreed day due to physical difficulties of the client (e.g., fatigue) or weather, as these are completely random parameters. No member of the expedition may leave the group or abandon the program for any reason or circumstance. During the course of the program, the guide's decisions are considered final.
C° Aconcagua
Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Southern and Western Hemispheres. It is the second of the Seven Summits, surpassed only by Mount Everest.
Aconcagua Provincial Park is located approximately 180 km west of the city of Mendoza, entirely within Argentine territory.
The ascent of Mount Aconcagua (6,962 m) via the Normal Route is not technical, but it does require excellent physical condition and, above all, appropriate equipment for the extremely low temperatures that characterize the roof of the Americas. Embarking on an expedition to this legendary mountain is much more than trying to reach the highest peak: It means becoming part of the community of mountaineers from around the world who live together at the Base Camps. It means discovering the trails of the Andean valleys and their wild nature. It means experiencing the atmosphere of high altitudes, with their incredible reliefs and colors.
C° Aconcagua – ITINERARY
Difficulty: High
ITINERARY: Consists of 16 days - 15 in the mountains.
The camps will be marked by name and corresponding altitude (in meters) to give a better idea of the ascent. We recommend previous experience before participating in this activity.
Previous day: Day 1 in the city.
In the morning, we'll meet at your accommodation and check your mountain gear. If necessary, we'll accompany you to rent equipment.
The meeting and end point of the expedition will be in the city of Mendoza.
Day 01: Horcones (2990 mts) / Confluencia (3390 mts)
Transfer from Mendoza to Horcones in private vehicles, approximately 3:30 hours. Packing, arrangements with park rangers, and off we go!
Estimated duration: 4 hours / Elevation: 400m
The first day's goal is to reach Confluencia Camp. Once you've completed the entry procedures, following a well-marked trail, the hike continues until you reach the next landmark, the bridge that crosses the Horcones River (a bridge built during the filming of "7 Years in Tibet"). You cross the bridge until you reach a fairly green area right at the mouth of the "El Durazno" ravine. From this point, the trail remains clearly visible and always follows the riverbank. The slope is gentle but steady. This leads to Confluencia Camp.
Day 02: Confluence – Plaza Francia (4050 mts) - Confluence
After breakfast, we take a detour to explore the impressive South Face of Aconcagua. The main objective of the day is to acclimatize to the altitude. After a leisurely hike of about 6-7 hours, without any load, we return to Confluencia to spend the night.
Day 03: Confluence – Mulas Square (4350)
Estimated duration: 7 to 10 hours / Elevation gain: 910m
From Confluencia, follow the trail leading to the bridge over the lower Horcones River. This area features rugged terrain, and there are signs directing you to the bridge. Once across, the trail continues along the left bank of the lower Horcones River and ascends through an area of ancient moraines, eventually leading to "Playa Ancha," a 10-km-long plain between 3,600 and 3,800 meters. This is a very interesting spot from which you can see both peaks of Aconcagua across the "Quebrada del Sargento."
Playa Ancha, a peculiar formation composed of alluvial material rich in boulders, ends at another of the distinctive points of this hike: "Ibañez," right at the base of the towers that form the beginning of the great west face of Mount Aconcagua. Here the terrain changes again, becoming more rugged and steeper, traversing successive deposits of scree from the west face, alternating with older moraine deposits, always to the right of the upper Horcones River.
We now arrive at the remains of a ruined shelter, a military construction that was hit by a violent avalanche and is known as "Colombia" (4,070 m), just to the left of the trail. Here begins the "Cuesta Brava" (Brave Cuesta), which, while not very long, is very steep, providing an interesting introduction to the world of 4,000 m. Plaza de Mulas is a veritable tent city. This camp has specialized medical services, a rescue patrol from the Mendoza Police, and park rangers, all working in a coordinated effort. A 15-minute walk west of the camp is the Plaza de Mulas Refuge.
Day 04: Rest in Plaza de Mulas (4350 mts)
A day of rest and recovery from the previous days, we'll use this day to organize team portage and logistics. Rehydrate.
Day 05: P Mulas / Cerro Bonete Summit (5000 mts)
We will ascend Bonete Hill. Overnight at base camp.
Day 06: Rest in Plaza de Mulas
A day of rest and recovery from the previous days, we'll use this day to reorganize the team's portage and logistics. It's important to hydrate.
Day 07: Plaza de Mulas to Canada (5050)
The group leaves base camp and moves to Canada, night in Canada.
Day 08: Canada to Condor's Nest (5560)
A heavy day, we continued the ascent to the second high camp, Nido de Cóndores (5,560m), carrying full backpacks of approximately 20 kg.
Day 09: Condor Nest (5560)
Rest and recovery day from the previous days. We'll use this day to regain strength, rest, and, above all, rehydrate.
Day 10: Condors' Nest – Cholera (6000)
The group ascends to the final high-altitude camp, Cólera (5,970 m). We have dinner at almost 6,000 meters…
Day 11: Cholera - Summit Attempt (6962) – Cholera
Bright and early, we set out to begin the journey we've been waiting for so long. We'll ascend to Independencia (6,300 meters above sea level), then cross the long traverse to the cave and begin the final stretch through the famous Canaleta to the northern and main summit of the highest mountain in the Americas. We'll take photos and begin the long descent to Cólera or Nido camp. We'll rest. The day will last from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Day 12: Cholera - Mule Square (4350)
After breakfast, we will break camp and return to base camp.
Day 13: Mulas Square – Horcones (2990)
The trek down takes between 6 and 7 hours. Most of the equipment is carried by mules, so we walk light. Horcones, end of services.
Day 14: Extra day due to bad weather
Extra day due to weather contingencies.
Day 15: Extra day due to bad weather
Extra day due to weather contingencies.
Important
Situations such as weather changes, health issues, or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group may cause the itinerary to change or be suspended.
NOTE: The proposed itinerary is subject to change due to weather contingencies or force majeure that jeopardize the safety of the group. The guides reserve the right to modify the program at their discretion. You can rest assured that any changes decided upon are based on two fundamental principles: maximizing safety and the likelihood of success, and based on the knowledge and experience of our guides.
Approximate price for double occupancy: 6900 USD per person
Services included
Professional guides
The guides are highly qualified and have extensive experience in Aconcagua. They are certified and licensed by organizations that guarantee specialized training; they are graduates of institutions such as the Provincial School of Trekking and High Mountain Guides (EPGAMT), the only school based in Mendoza specializing in Aconcagua, and members of the Argentine Association of Professional Mountain Guides (AAGPM).
Ratio
1 guide for every 3 (three) passengers.
Assistance permits
Assistance in obtaining an entry permit for Aconcagua Provincial Park. Mount Aconcagua is a reserved area managed by the Government of the Province of Mendoza. To enter, a permit is required, both for trekking and for climbing to the summit. We will assist you at our offices in Mendoza with obtaining the permit. The cost of the permit is not included in our services.
Transport
All transportation is carried out according to the itinerary in a group in a private vehicle, and the following transfers are included:
Airport-Hotel Transportation in Mendoza: We'll meet you at the airport to take you to the hotel. Round-trip Transportation Mendoza-Penitentes: From the hotel, we'll take you to the village of Penitentes. A 180-km mountain road offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the central Andes. Return to the hotel.
Round trip transportation Penitentes – Punta de Vacas: Transfer from the hotel in Penitentes to the entrance of Aconcagua Park, to begin the approach trek.
Accommodation
Mendoza City: Two (2) nights of accommodation in Mendoza City, in a 3*** Hotel, double or triple room with breakfast. Does not include half board or drinks.
Penitentes: One (1) night at the Mountain Hotel in Penitentes, double or triple occupancy. Welcome dinner, breakfast, and taxes are included. Drinks not included.
Mountain camps: All nights of the expedition in double-base tents or quadruple or octuple-base dormitory domes at camps and in double-base tents at altitude, full board.
Equipment storage
At Penitentes, you can leave your gear safely in storage, as a person in charge will supervise your luggage while you ascend the hill.
Food
All meals included on the mountain: At Base Camp, our diet includes, among other things, fresh fruit, meat, chicken, vegetables, fresh eggs, bread, and more. Meals are prepared daily by our cooks with fresh ingredients, thanks to our own logistics for transporting merchandise in our own refrigerated vehicles and thanks to storage facilities at camp, such as freezers and refrigerators.
At the high altitude camps, the guides prepare the food with different ingredients.
We are prepared to prepare special menus for celiacs, vegetarians or other types of people at no extra cost. Please request this in advance.
Snacks/meals on the go are not included for the days we travel at altitude.
Transporting loads on mules
We transport your personal mountaineering gear (30 kg per person) from Penitentes to Plaza Argentina. We also transport cargo from Plaza Argentina to Plaza de Mulas and finally from Plaza de Mulas to Penitentes. Our responsible and reliable service means delivering your luggage on time and in perfect condition. We have our own logistics, as we own the mules and have experienced muleteers on staff.
Dining tents
We have dining domes at the approach camps in the Vacas Valley and at the base camps. The dining domes are fully equipped with tables, chairs, dishes, and electricity, to provide maximum comfort and protection from the elements. You'll be served by our team of friendly campers, who will be in charge of preparing food and providing exceptional service.
Medical equipment
Our Base Camps are equipped with medication kits, oxygen equipment, oximeters, and first aid kits to provide immediate response in any situation. In addition, guides carry a medical kit for high-altitude camps.
Bathrooms
Use of our restrooms is included, as they are exclusively for our guests. We have restrooms in Plaza Argentina and Plaza de Mulas, and restroom tents at the approach camps.
Showers
We include two hot showers at base camp. We have dedicated facilities for our showers, where we get hot water from solar water heaters, unique in Aconcagua Park. After the third shower, you must pay individually for approximately USD 20.
Drinking water
We include drinking water (hot and cold) at all our base camps. We obtain the water from meltwater streams and decant, filter, and purify it.
Relaxation area
All our base camps have spaces to relax and enjoy the mountains. Comfortable armchairs and board games are available to make your stay a unique experience.
Porterage service
Our expedition
includes the transfer of common cargo
(tents, garbage, and fecal matter). All members must carry the cooking equipment, heaters, and food (usually 10 kg extra on the first day of carrying, 8 kg extra on the second day, and 3 kg extra on the last day of carrying). If you need a porter for your personal equipment and/or these extras, we offer a personal porter service.
NO
is included in the initial price.
Services NOT included
- Tickets aéreos in/out Mendoza
- Personal entry permit to Aconcagua Park
- Personal rescue insurance (we recommend Global Rescue / Ripcord – which has direct contact with the Helicopters company, which is the only one operating in Aconcagua)
- Personal mountain equipment required
- Carrying personal equipment
- Group equipment carrying (described in the program)
- Rescue expenses or other costs due to abandonment of the expedition, whether due to medical advice or personal decision
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, internet access, satellite phone, extra showers, personal porter)
- Snacks / food for the entire expedition
- As for tips, we recommend a common tip of 100 USD per group member to be divided among the muleteers, kitchen staff, porters, and staff. We recommend 200 USD per person per guide.
- Extra nights' hotel accommodations are available if you return to the city early, or if you don't use the reserved days due to bad weather, or if you're staying longer in Mendoza.
- Extra-Penitentes-Mendoza transfer in case of early return to the city.
- Transportation OUT Hotel-Airport.
Aconcagua 360
TRAVESÍA ITINERARY
Difficulty: High
ITINERARY: Consists of 16 days - 15 in the mountains.
The camps will be marked by name and corresponding altitude (in meters) to give a better idea of the ascent. We recommend previous experience before participating in this activity.
Previous day: Day 1 in the city.
In the morning, we'll meet at your accommodation and check your mountain gear. If necessary, we'll accompany you to rent equipment.
The meeting and end point of the expedition will be in the city of Mendoza.
Day 01: Horcones (2990 mts) / Confluencia (3390 mts)
Transfer from Mendoza to Horcones in private vehicles, approximately 3:30 hours. Packing, arrangements with park rangers, and off we go!
Estimated duration: 4 hours / Elevation: 400m
The first day's goal is to reach Confluencia Camp. Once you've completed the entry procedures, following a well-marked trail, the hike continues until you reach the next landmark, the bridge that crosses the Horcones River (a bridge built during the filming of "7 Years in Tibet"). You cross the bridge until you reach a fairly green area right at the mouth of the "El Durazno" ravine. From this point, the trail remains clearly visible and always follows the riverbank. The slope is gentle but steady. This leads to Confluencia Camp.
Day 02: Confluence – Plaza Francia (4050 mts) - Confluence
After breakfast, we take a detour to explore the impressive South Face of Aconcagua. The main objective of the day is to acclimatize to the altitude. After a leisurely hike of about 6-7 hours, without any load, we return to Confluencia to spend the night.
Day 03: Confluence – Mulas Square (4350)
Estimated duration: 7 to 10 hours / Elevation gain: 910m
From Confluencia, follow the trail leading to the bridge over the lower Horcones River. This area features rugged terrain, and there are signs directing you to the bridge. Once across, the trail continues along the left bank of the lower Horcones River and ascends through an area of ancient moraines, eventually leading to "Playa Ancha," a 10-km-long plain between 3,600 and 3,800 meters. This is a very interesting spot from which you can see both peaks of Aconcagua across the "Quebrada del Sargento."
Playa Ancha, a peculiar formation composed of alluvial material rich in boulders, ends at another of the distinctive points of this hike: "Ibañez," right at the base of the towers that form the beginning of the great west face of Mount Aconcagua. Here the terrain changes again, becoming more rugged and steeper, traversing successive deposits of scree from the west face, alternating with older moraine deposits, always to the right of the upper Horcones River.
We now arrive at the remains of a ruined shelter, a military construction that was hit by a violent avalanche and is known as "Colombia" (4,070 m), just to the left of the trail. Here begins the "Cuesta Brava" (Brave Cuesta), which, while not very long, is very steep, providing an interesting introduction to the world of 4,000 m. Plaza de Mulas is a veritable tent city. This camp has specialized medical services, a rescue patrol from the Mendoza Police, and park rangers, all working in a coordinated effort. A 15-minute walk west of the camp is the Plaza de Mulas Refuge.
Day 04: Rest in Plaza de Mulas (4350 mts)
A day of rest and recovery from the previous days, we'll use this day to organize team portage and logistics. Rehydrate.
Day 05: P Mulas / Cerro Bonete Summit (5000 mts)
We will ascend Bonete Hill. Overnight at base camp.
Day 06: Rest in Plaza de Mulas
A day of rest and recovery from the previous days, we'll use this day to reorganize the team's portage and logistics. It's important to hydrate.
Day 07: Plaza de Mulas to Canada (5050)
The group leaves base camp and moves to Canada, night in Canada.
Day 08: Canada to Condor's Nest (5560)
A heavy day, we continued the ascent to the second high camp, Nido de Cóndores (5,560m), carrying full backpacks of approximately 20 kg.
Day 09: Condor Nest (5560)
Rest and recovery day from the previous days. We'll use this day to regain strength, rest, and, above all, rehydrate.
Day 10: Condors' Nest – Cholera (6000)
The group ascends to the final high-altitude camp, Cólera (5,970 m). We have dinner at almost 6,000 meters…
Day 11: Cholera - Summit Attempt (6962) – Cholera
Bright and early, we set out to begin the journey we've been waiting for so long. We'll ascend to Independencia (6,300 meters above sea level), then cross the long traverse to the cave and begin the final stretch through the famous Canaleta to the northern and main summit of the highest mountain in the Americas. We'll take photos and begin the long descent to Cólera or Nido camp. We'll rest. The day will last from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Day 12: Cholera - Mule Square (4350)
After breakfast, we will break camp and return to base camp.
Day 13: Mulas Square – Horcones (2990)
The trek down takes between 6 and 7 hours. Most of the equipment is carried by mules, so we walk light. Horcones, end of services.
Day 14: Extra day due to bad weather
Extra day due to weather contingencies.
Day 15: Extra day due to bad weather
Extra day due to weather contingencies.
Important
Situations such as weather changes, health issues, or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group may cause the itinerary to change or be suspended.
NOTE: The proposed itinerary is subject to change due to weather contingencies or force majeure that jeopardize the safety of the group. The guides reserve the right to modify the program at their discretion. You can rest assured that any changes decided upon are based on two fundamental principles: maximizing safety and the likelihood of success, and based on the knowledge and experience of our guides.
Approximate price for double occupancy: 6900 USD per person
Services included
Professional guides
The guides are highly qualified and have extensive experience in Aconcagua. They are certified and licensed by organizations that guarantee specialized training; they are graduates of institutions such as the Provincial School of Trekking and High Mountain Guides (EPGAMT), the only school based in Mendoza specializing in Aconcagua, and members of the Argentine Association of Professional Mountain Guides (AAGPM).
Ratio
1 guide for every 3 (three) passengers.
Assistance permits
Assistance in obtaining an entry permit for Aconcagua Provincial Park. Mount Aconcagua is a reserved area managed by the Government of the Province of Mendoza. To enter, a permit is required, both for trekking and for climbing to the summit. We will assist you at our offices in Mendoza with obtaining the permit. The cost of the permit is not included in our services.
Transport
All transportation is carried out according to the itinerary in a group in a private vehicle, and the following transfers are included:
Airport-Hotel Transportation in Mendoza: We'll meet you at the airport to take you to the hotel. Round-trip Transportation Mendoza-Penitentes: From the hotel, we'll take you to the village of Penitentes. A 180-km mountain road offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the central Andes. Return to the hotel.
Round trip transportation Penitentes – Punta de Vacas: Transfer from the hotel in Penitentes to the entrance of Aconcagua Park, to begin the approach trek.
Accommodation
Mendoza City: Two (2) nights of accommodation in Mendoza City, in a 3*** Hotel, double or triple room with breakfast. Does not include half board or drinks.
Penitentes: One (1) night at the Mountain Hotel in Penitentes, double or triple occupancy. Welcome dinner, breakfast, and taxes are included. Drinks not included.
Mountain camps: All nights of the expedition in double-base tents or quadruple or octuple-base dormitory domes at camps and in double-base tents at altitude, full board.
Equipment storage
At Penitentes, you can leave your gear safely in storage, as a person in charge will supervise your luggage while you ascend the hill.
Food
All meals included on the mountain: At Base Camp, our diet includes, among other things, fresh fruit, meat, chicken, vegetables, fresh eggs, bread, and more. Meals are prepared daily by our cooks with fresh ingredients, thanks to our own logistics for transporting merchandise in our own refrigerated vehicles and thanks to storage facilities at camp, such as freezers and refrigerators.
At the high altitude camps, the guides prepare the food with different ingredients.
We are prepared to prepare special menus for celiacs, vegetarians or other types of people at no extra cost. Please request this in advance.
Snacks/meals on the go are not included for the days we travel at altitude.
Transporting loads on mules
We transport your personal mountaineering gear (30 kg per person) from Penitentes to Plaza Argentina. We also transport cargo from Plaza Argentina to Plaza de Mulas and finally from Plaza de Mulas to Penitentes. Our responsible and reliable service means delivering your luggage on time and in perfect condition. We have our own logistics, as we own the mules and have experienced muleteers on staff.
Dining tents
We have dining domes at the approach camps in the Vacas Valley and at the base camps. The dining domes are fully equipped with tables, chairs, dishes, and electricity, to provide maximum comfort and protection from the elements. You'll be served by our team of friendly campers, who will be in charge of preparing food and providing exceptional service.
Medical equipment
Our Base Camps are equipped with medication kits, oxygen equipment, oximeters, and first aid kits to provide immediate response in any situation. In addition, guides carry a medical kit for high-altitude camps.
Bathrooms
Use of our restrooms is included, as they are exclusively for our guests. We have restrooms in Plaza Argentina and Plaza de Mulas, and restroom tents at the approach camps.
Showers
We include two hot showers at base camp. We have dedicated facilities for our showers, where we get hot water from solar water heaters, unique in Aconcagua Park. After the third shower, you must pay individually for approximately USD 20.
Drinking water
We include drinking water (hot and cold) at all our base camps. We obtain the water from meltwater streams and decant, filter, and purify it.
Relaxation area
All our base camps have spaces to relax and enjoy the mountains. Comfortable armchairs and board games are available to make your stay a unique experience.
Porterage service
Our expedition
includes the transfer of common cargo
(tents, garbage, and fecal matter). All members must carry the cooking equipment, heaters, and food (usually 10 kg extra on the first day of carrying, 8 kg extra on the second day, and 3 kg extra on the last day of carrying). If you need a porter for your personal equipment and/or these extras, we offer a personal porter service.
NO
is included in the initial price.
Services NOT included
- Tickets aéreos in/out Mendoza
- Personal entry permit to Aconcagua Park
- Personal rescue insurance (we recommend Global Rescue / Ripcord – which has direct contact with the Helicopters company, which is the only one operating in Aconcagua)
- Personal mountain equipment required
- Carrying personal equipment
- Group equipment carrying (described in the program)
- Rescue expenses or other costs due to abandonment of the expedition, whether due to medical advice or personal decision
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, internet access, satellite phone, extra showers, personal porter)
- Snacks / food for the entire expedition
- As for tips, we recommend a common tip of 100 USD per group member to be divided among the muleteers, kitchen staff, porters, and staff. We recommend 200 USD per person per guide.
- Extra nights' hotel accommodations are available if you return to the city early, or if you don't use the reserved days due to bad weather, or if you're staying longer in Mendoza.
- Extra-Penitentes-Mendoza transfer in case of early return to the city.
- Transportation OUT Hotel-Airport.
