Mount Aconcagua - Kahlur Adventures India

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Mount Aconcagua Basecamp - KAHLUR ADVENTURES INDIA

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Activity Level

6961M
Technical Climb

Tour Type

Expedition

Country/Region

Argentina/South America

Best Time

January

Group Size

06 max

PRICE IN INR 05 LAKH PER PERSON

Mendoza – Mendoza 18 Nights – 19 Days

12 January – 30 January 2025

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHT :

  • Climb the highest mountain of South America
  • Climb one of the seven summits
  • Sun rice view at the height of 6961M/ 22837.93ft
  • Climb above 6000M peak
  • Join the Adventure travel community of India.

TOUR OVERVIEW :

Name of the ExpeditionMount Aconcagua 6961M
RegionArgentina/South America
Expedition GradeFully Technical
Mount Aconcagua Coordinates32.6532° S, 70.0109° W
Duration of Trek18 Nights 19 Days
Pickup PointMendoza (MDZ) Airport
Drop PointMendoza (MDZ) Airport
Pick Up TimingAs per the flight
Drop TimingAs per the flight
Guide No+91 8588846600
Travel RouteMendoza Airport - Puente del Inca - Confluencia - Plaza de Mulas - Plaza de Mulas - Nido de Condores - Colera - Summit Mount Aconcagua - Plaza de Mulas - Mendoza Airport
Guides ServicesExperienced climbing Guides

Mount Aconcagua is one of the highest mountain peaks in South America at an impressive elevation of 6,961 M. It is the highest peak outside Asia. It lies in the Southern Andes mountain range in Argentina near the border with Chile. The Aconcagua Expedition is not for the faint-hearted and requires a lot of resilience and physical fitness. It is crucial to strategically plan the entire expedition to summit Mount Aconcagua and Kahlur Adventures has a team of experienced mountaineers and trek leaders. With Kahlur Adventures, you don’t have to worry about the planning and execution of the trip. All the mountaineers from India can plan to climb Mount Aconcagua with the best Indian Mountaineering company, Kahlur Adventures.

Aconcagua Expedition will take you on a journey of nature’s most awe-inspiring form with splendid landscapes to greet you on your escapade. On this expedition, you will traverse through the scenic Horcones Valley and on your climb you will come across the Andean landscapes. In the world of mountaineering, it is a well-known fact that Aconcagua peak climbing is even more challenging than climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The weather conditions are highly unpredictable and the rocky terrains, cross glaciers and narrow ridges test your abilities on this trek. But you don’t need to fret about this demanding endeavour as you have Kahlur Adventures to guide you on every step.

Once you embark on this adventure of a lifetime, you need to work on your physical fitness. Mount Aconcagua is a technical peak requiring extensive preparation and skill to navigate this peak. On the Aconcagua expedition, you will get to use crampons and ropes depending on the weather hence prior mountaineering at high-altitude and technical peaks is a must. The dramatic weather conditions on Mt Aconcagua add another dimension to the daunting nature of this trek. The best time for an expedition to Mount Aconcagua is November and March. Kahlur Adventures guides you for proper training, acclimatisation, and proper hydration on the trek and to keep your spirits high so you achieve this incomparable goal. We make all the bookings in advance for Indians and international mountaineers.

SHORT ITINERARY:

Day 1– Arrive at Mendoza Airport and Transfer to hotel | Elevation: 900 M
Day 2– Mendoza to Puente del Inca | Drive: 190 KM | Elevation: 2300 M
Day 3– Puente del Inca to Confluencia | Trek: 4 Hrs | Elevation: 3320 M
Day 4– Full Day Acclimatization in Confluencia
Day 5– Confluencia to Plaza de Mulas | Trek: 7 Hrs | Elevation: 4200 M
Day 6– Full Day Acclimatization
Day 7– Plaza de Mulas to Mount Bonete to Plaza de Mulas | Trek: 7 Hrs | Elevation: 5000 M
Day 8– Load ferry to Camp 01 and Back to Plaza de Mulas | Trek: 7 Hrs | Elevation: 4900 M
Day 9– Full Day Acclimatization
Day 10– Plaza de Mulas to Canada Camp 01 | Trek: 7 Hrs | Elevation: 4900 M
Day 11– Canada to Nido de Condores | Camp 01 to Camp 02 Climb | Trek: 4 Hrs | Elevation: 5365 M
Day 12– Full Day Acclimatization
Day 13– Nido de Condores to Colera | Camp 02 to Camp 03 Climb | Trek: 4 Hrs | Elevation: 6010 M
Day 14– Summit Mount Aconcagua (6961M) and Back to Camp 02 | Full day long climb and Descending
Day 15– Descending to Plaza de Mulas | Trek: 5 Hrs
Day 16– Plaza de Mulas to Mendoza (Over Night in Hotel)
Day 17– buffer day for climbing
Day 18– buffer day for climbing
Day 19– Airport Departure

DETAILS ITINERARY OF MOUNT ACONCAGUA CLIMB:

Day 01- Arrive at Mendoza (MDZ) Airport and Transfer to hotel | Elevation: 900 M

On the first day of the Mount Aconcagua expedition, you be received at the airport by Kahlur Adventures’ representative who will place you in a hotel for an overnight stay. You can spend the day relaxing and exploring Mendoza at your own pace. Later you will meet the expedition leader and other companions.

Overnight in the hotel at Mendoza
Meal: Welcome Dinner

 

Day 02- Mendoza to Puente del Inca | Drive: 190 KM | Elevation: 2300 M

You will check out from the hotel after breakfast and head to the trekking permit office in Mendoza. After that, you will begin the 3-hour drive to our destination of the day Puente del Inca. Upon arrival, you will check into a hotel pre-booked by Kahlur Adventures for an overnight stay and dinner.

Overnight in the hotel at Puente del Inca
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 03- Puente del Inca to Confluencia | Trek: 4 Hrs | Elevation: 3320 M

This day is very exciting. After breakfast you will start for the Aconcagua Normal Route Entrance at 2820 M and the permits will be checked here. All the equipment gets loaded on the mules for the Base Camp which is Plaza de Mulas. From here onwards, there aren’t any transportable roads and you will begin your first trek on this expedition. The trek to the first camp at Confluencia will take about 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It is at the meeting point of the Horcones and the Lower Honcones River at an elevation of 3,320 M. You will have dinner at the campsite and retire to your tent for the night.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 04- Full Day Acclimatization in Confluencia

The day is reserved for acclimatisation and trekking around the campsite. You will visit the bridge over the Lower Horcones River and the valley and the Horcones glacier on the trek today. The rest of the day is spent relaxing. You get the most breathtaking views of Mount Aconcagua’s south face from the glacier’s vantage point. Kahlur Adventures will provide you with scrumptious meals at the campsite, as it is important to keep your body nourished for the journey ahead. You will spend the night at the camp under the star-studded sky.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 05- Confluencia to Plaza de Mulas | Trek: 7 Hrs | Elevation: 4200 M

You will have breakfast at the campsite and start the trek to Plaza de Mulas at an elevation of 4,200 M. Plaza de Mulas is the base camp of the Mt Aconcagua Expedition. Today you will hike up the Horcones Valley. It will take about 7 to 8 hours to reach today’s destination. Dinner and stay at the camp.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 06- Full Day Acclimatization

This day is for acclimatisation in Plaza de Mulas as there is quite a change in the altitude. You can relax and hike around the camp to accustom your body to the environment.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 07- Plaza de Mulas to Mount Bonete to Plaza de Mulas | Trek: 7 Hrs | Elevation: 5000 M

Today we will climb Mount Bonete for an understanding of the humongous task that lies ahead. Mt Bonete is 5,000 M high and takes about 5 to 6 hours to summit. Later, you will return to the camp for an overnight stay.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 08- Load ferry to Camp 01 and Back to Plaza de Mulas | Trek: 7 Hrs | Elevation: 4900 M

On this day, all the climbing equipment will be moved to Camp 1, also known as the Canada Camp. Camp 1 is at an elevation of 4,877 M and you will follow Kahlur Adventures’ trek leader of a zig-zag trail to the camp. The trek will take about 6 to 7 hours and later you will return to Plaza de Mulas for the night.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 09- Full Day Acclimatization

This day is for acclimatisation to help you revitalize for the strenuous task of summiting Mt Aconcagua which is even more difficult to scale than Mt Kilimanjaro. Kahlur Adventures’ trek leader will take all the climbers to the Higher Horcones Glacier and you will get the chance to get a hang of your boots and crampons. You will be trained to climb glaciers and later you can have your meals and relax at the campsite.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 10- Plaza de Mulas to Canada Camp 01 | Trek: 7 Hrs | Elevation: 4900 M

You will start ascending towards Camp 1 with a few remaining pieces of equipment kept back for training. You will be gaining a significant elevation and must keep your pace steady and your body hydrated. You will reach Canada Camp in about 3 to 4 hours of trek and can take proper rest.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 11- Canada to Nido de Condores | Camp 01 to Camp 02 Climb | Trek: 4 Hrs | Elevation: 5365 M

Today we will trek from Camp 1 to Camp 2 at an elevation of 5,365 M. Camp 2 is popularly known as Nido de Condores and is a large gravel-strew plateau with scattered rocks and boulders. We will reach Camp in the afternoon after ascending for 3 to 3.5 hours. There is plenty of time in your hands to explore and walk around the campsite. You will set up camp with the help of Kahlur Adventures and have your meal before retiring in your tent for the night.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 12- Full Day Acclimatization

Today you will acclimatize and relax at the Nido de Condores camp.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 13- Nido de Condores to Colera | Camp 02 to Camp 03 Climb | Trek: 4 Hrs | Elevation: 6010 M

Have a quick breakfast with the backdrop of nature, and you will start trekking to Camp 3. We will carry our equipment to Camp 3 also known as Colera and reach there after 3 hours of climb on a comparatively easy terrain. Kahlur Adventures’ trek leader will keep encouraging you to be active for acclimatization.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 14- Summit Mount Aconcagua (6961M) and Back to Camp 02 | Full day long climb and Descending

You will start this day early leaving the camp behind and following the ‘normal route’. On today’s trek, you will come across the now-ruined Indepndenceia hut built in 1951 at an elevation of 6,400 M. Keep ascending towards Cresta del Viento and then you will pass through the upper part of the Gram Acarreo and you will reach the foot of the Canaleta. This stretch will test your strength and is infamous for being extremely rigorous. The climb is 400 m high with a 33-degree chute of loose rocks, ice and snow making it rather unpleasant to navigate. Closely follow the instructions of Kahlur Adventures’ trek leader on these parts. Upon crossing Canaleta, you will reach Cresta del Guanaco, the ridge between the lower South Summit and the higher North Summit. Finally, you will reach the top of Mount Aconcagua at 6,960 M. Take in all the mesmerising views after summiting Aconcagua. As you soak in the panoramic landscapes, you will become one of the mountaineers who have successfully achieved their goal of climbing Mount Aconcagua. After some time, trace back your path to Camp 3 for an overnight stay.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 15- Descending to Plaza de Mulas | Trek: 5 Hrs

Today you will descend through the familiar path from Camp 3 to Plaza de Mulas base camp. It will take 5 to 6 hours to reach the camp for an overnight stay.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 16- Plaza de Mulas to Mendoza (Over Night in Hotel)

You will hand over all the equipment for the mules to carry down before starting on the trek. You will descend towards the park entrance. In Mendoza, you will be checked into a hotel by Kahlur Adventures for a well-deserved comforting night.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 17- buffer day for climbing

This is a buffer day if any unforeseeable situation delays the summit push.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 18- buffer day for climbing

This is a buffer day if any unforeseeable situation delays the summit push.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

 

Day 19- Airport Departure

On the last day of this expedition, you will have breakfast at the hotel before checking out and heading to the airport in Kahlur Adventures’ vehicle. We hope to see you soon on your next adventure.

Meal: Breakfast Only

Thank you so much
Best Regards
Kahlur Adventures India.

*PRICE PER PERSON* 05 LAKH INR

Mendoza – Mendoza 18 Nights – 19 Days

 

Departures Date 2025:

12 January – 30 January 2025

PRICE INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS:

Price Does Includes

  • Invitation Letter for Argentina Visa
  • 03 nights out of the Park (Mendoza city /Penitentes)
  • Assistance for lost luggage recovery
  • Group transfer Airport / Hotel
  • Hotel in Mendoza (breakfast included)
  • Transfer Mendoza / Penitentes roundtrip
  • Meal as per mentioned in the travel program
  • Lodging in Penitentes
  • Luggage care at hotel during climb
  • Load arrangement assistance
  • Load mules roundtrip
  • Transfer to the Aconcagua trailhead roundtrip
  • Confluencia Base Camp services
  • Plaza de Mulas Base Camp services
  • Trek to the Horcones’ Glacier
  • Trek to Mt. Bonete´s Summit
  • Porters for altitude camps
  • Professional guides
  • 02 extra days in case of bad weather
  • Tents / Domes / Toilets
  • Electricity in Base Camp
  • Radio communication
  • 1st aid Kit (including oxygen tube)
  • Help assistance in Mendoza city if needed
  • Aconcagua Medal
  • Aconcagua Summit Certificate
  • Kahlur Adventure Kit ( T-shirt, sun cap, water bottle)

Price Does Not Includes

  • Personal Insurance
  • Any national or International flight tickets
  • Personal climbing guide
  • Personal climbing equipment’s
  • Personal sleeping bag
  • Documentary filming, camera, and drone permit fee
  • Toiletry Items and personal medicine
  • Any staff tipping and Summit Bonus
  • Medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs
  • Meals and extra nights in Mendoza City
  • Any thig that not mentioned in the Inclusion

Things To Know: (Required Equipment’s)

Available for rent:

  • Compression bag
  • Ice axe
  • Glacier glass
  • Ski mask
  • Crampons
  • Thermos 1L
  • Harness + 3 biners + leash + 1.5 m cord.
  • Garters
  • Full gaiters
  • Rain Coverage for Backpack
  • Backpack 90 L
  • Headlamp + 6 batteries
  • Helmet
  • Synthetic sleeping bag
  • Hiking poles
  • Summit Down Suit

*HOW TO REACH MENDOZA (ADZ) AIRPORT*?

    • Via Flight: New Delhi IGI T3 to Airport de Mineralnye Vody flight.
    • Visa: Visa application for Argentina. Fill the form and directly visit Embassy of Argentina in Delhi or Mumbai
    • Insurance: Kahlur Insurance partner ASC 360 Call +91 8588846600

THINGS TO CARRY:

  • ID Card (Passport, visa, voter ID)
  • Personal equipment’s (climbing shoes, harness, helmet, Descender, PCD, Carabiners, Ice axe and Prusik cord )
  • Summit day down suit
  • Climbing boots and crampons
  • Down sleeping bag
  • Down mattress (Inflatable)
  • Waterproof stuff sack
  • Rucksack
  • Duffle bag
  • Head light with extra battery
  • Pocket swiss knife
  • Altimeter watch
  • Cap
  • Gloves
  • Down jacket or down pants
  • Track Pant
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle
  • Warm clothes
  • Gloves
  • Warm socks
  • Medical kit
  • T-Shirts (full sleeves)
  • Toiletries
  • Muffler
  • Trekking bag, trek pole
  • Sunscreen, lip balm
  • Trekking shoes
  • Fleece jacket
  • Raincoat or windcheater

Payment & Cancellation Policy:

When you have firmly decided to undertake the Tour with Kahlur Adventures, you will need to book the trip with us. We must allocate enough time to prepare, obtain necessary documents and permits, and book hotels and Transport for the trip. Therefore, you are required to book as early as possible. Release the payment in the given terms:
25% advance during the time of booking for confirmation
50% payment one month prior of arrival
25% Payment to be made upon arrival

Cancellation Policy:

• If the cancellation is made 30 days before the tour starts, 25% of the full payment will be deducted and 75% will be refunded.
• If the cancellation is made 20 days before the tour start, 35% of the full payment will be deducted and 70% will be refunded
• If the cancellation is made 07 days before the tour start, 80% will be deducted and 20% will be refunded.
• No refund is made if the trip is cancelled after the departure for Expedition.
• No refund is made during the running tour.
• The cost of travel permit or any other documentation charges will not be refundable

Note: Kahlur Adventures do all the ground operations in advance (As soon as we received the confirmation request from the guest). We pay advance payment to all our vendors to ensure all the services that we promise with the guest.

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