Our itinerary is crafted from decades of mountaineering expertise, ensuring a triedand tested journey.

NOTE : Adventure is inherently influenced by weather and conditions, and as such, itmay be subject to minor changes.

Day 1: Departure from Ireland

Day 2: Arrival in Mendoza

Land in Mendoza, Argentina. Receive a warm welcome and transfer to your city hotel for overnight rest.

Day 3: Preparation Day in Mendoza

A day to collect permits, organize equipment, and relax. Attend a team meeting, gearcheck, and rent any additional gear needed.

Day 4: Mendoza – Penitentes – Horcones – Confluencia Camp.(3.390 m/ 11,300 ft).

Private transfer from Mendoza to our warehouse in Penitentes. (there are lockers and storage place available for our guests). You can have coffee and snacks while the guides get the mule loads ready. Another 15 minutes ride takes theteam to Horcones. This is the trailhead and also where the Park rangers will check everybody’s permits. An easy hike (carrying only a daypack) leads to Confluencia, the first camp of the Horcones Valley routes. / 3-4 hs

Day 5: Confluencia – South Face viewpoint (4.050 m / 13,287 ft).

We take a detour to admire the imposing South face of Mt. Aconcagua. The main objective of the day is acclimatization. After a 7-hour hike we spend the night back at Confluencia. / 6-7 hs

Day 6: Confluencia rest and acclimatization day

A good opportunity to get ready for the challenge ahead.

Day 7: Confluencia – Plaza de Mulas (4.350 m / 14,500 ft).After a demanding 8-hour hike, arriving at Base Camp feels like a reward. Our campmanager and crew will greet you like one of the family. A hot shower before a heartydinner, or free internet access to stay in touch with your loved ones, are just some ofthe treats at our “home away from home”.

Day 8: Rest day at Plaza de Mulas

Sleep in your tent, read in the dining tent or try the yoga mats in our heated lounge tent; but whatever you do, get hydrated.

Day 9: Cerro Bonete trek (5.004 m / 16,417 ft).

An acclimatization hike to the neighboring Cerro Bonete: an awesome view of the West Face of Aconcagua and a 5.000 mt peak bagged. / 6-7 hs.

Day 10: Gear carry to Plaza Canadá (5.050 m / 16,568 ft).

The team climbs to the first high camp to carry part of the gear and then returns to Plaza de Mulas. / 4-5 hs.

Day 11: Rest day at Plaza de Mulas.

Treat yourself to a hot shower (a reward after completing the first stage of the climb).

Day 12 : Plaza de Mulas – Plaza Canadá (5.050 m / 16,568 ft).

The team leaves base camp and moves to the first altitude camp. First step of the altitude stage. / 2 1⁄2 to 3 1⁄2 hs.

Day 13: Plaza Canadá – Nido de Cóndores (5.560 m / 18,241 ft).

The team moves to the second camp (expect to carry an 18 to 22 kg backpack). / 4-5hs.

Day 14: Nido de Cóndores – Cólera (last camp · 5.970 m / 19,586 ft).

The team moves to the highest camp of the trip. You’ll have dinner at almost 6.000 m. It’s higher than most places on Earth! / 2 1⁄2 to 3 1⁄2 hs.

Day 15: Summit day! (6.960 m / 22,837 ft).

We leave early to get the most of the (long) day. You will be carrying a very lightbackpack (water, snacks, some clothing, camera). / 8-12 hs.

Day 16: Extra weather day.

To secure the success of the expedition we have added two additional summit days incase of bad weather.

Day 17: Extra weather day.

Day 18: Cólera – Plaza de Mulas.

Back to the comfort of base camp and a well-deserved celebration dinner. / 2-4 hs.

Day 19: Plaza de Mulas – Horcones – Penitentes – Mendoza.

The hike out takes approximately 7 hours. Most of the gear goes in the mules, so you walk light. From the trail head at Horcones, our van drives you to Mendoza, afterpicking up the gear at Penitentes. Hotel check-in, end of the program. / 7-8 hs + 3-4hour drive.

Day 20: Rest Day

Day 21: Depart Mendoza