This climbing expedition follows the most classic line on the mountain. Although not very technical, this route is demanding since climbing begins at 14,000 feet. It is highly recomended that you start cardiovascular and aerobic endurance training at least three months prior to this expedition.

Day 1: Reception in Mendoza Intl. Airport, transfer to a hotel located in downtown Mendoza.
Day 2: Transfer to Vallecitos valley (9,200 ft.). Acclimatization period, with ascents and trekkings to Mt. Arenales or Mt. Lomas Blancas (11,500 ft.). Night in a mountain hut.
Day 3: Trekking to Mt. Piedra Grande (11,500 ft.). Night in a tent camp.
Day 4: Ascent to Mt. Stenanek (13,700 ft.) and Mt. Adolfo Calle (14,000 ft.), return to our tent camp; night in the tents.
Day 5: Transfer to Penitentes (8,600 ft.), rest day and night in the Hotel Ayelen.
Day 6: Trekking into the Aconcagua Provincial Park and Confluencia Camp (10,800 ft.).
Day 7: Trekking to a vantage point on the south face of Aconcagua, returning to the Confluencia camp.
Day 8: Trekking to Plaza de Mulas (14,000 ft.), our basecamp for the route. Lodging in the Mountain Hut, which provides excellent accomodations.
Day 9: Rest day in Palza de Mulas and acclimatization.
Day 10: Ascent to Camp 1, Plaza Canada (16,000 ft.)
Day 11: Ascent to Camp 2, Nido de Condores (17,500 ft.)
Day 12: Ascent to Camp 3, Berlin (19,000 ft.)
Day 13: Summit attempt (22,840 ft.)
Day 14: Extra day for bad weather, summit attempt or rest.
Day 15: Extra day for bad weather, summit attempt or rest.
Day 16: Descent to Plaza de Mulas, night in the Mountain Hut.
Day 17: Descent to Horcones and return to Mendoza City, lodging in a hotel.
Day 18: Transfer to Mendoza Intl. Airport and flight out.

Included in this Trip:
- Mountain Guides certified by the AAGM (Argentine Association of Mountain Guides), with experience on Aconcagua and in the Himalayas.
- Private vehicle ground transportation during the expedition.
- Lodging in hotels and mountain huts as quoted. The rest of the nights will be spent camping at high–altitude camps.
- Mules for load transport (20 kg = 44 lb. per climber) to the basecamp Plaza de Mulas.
- All meals.
- VHF radios to maintain communications to/from basecamp.

Services/fees not included:
- Ascent permit fee.
- Extra lodging and meal expenses in case of delays.
- Optional personal porters, available upon request.
- Rescue, transfer and medical expenses in case of accident. We strongly recommned that you purchase medical and rescue insurance before joining this expedition.
- Extra expenses incurred by members who decide to leave the expedition before it concludes.
- International and/or local airfares.