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Mendoza · Argentina
2 Day - Trek In The Central Andes with Mountain Refuge Lodge Stay
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From $666.67 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
You will enjoy the wilderness and amazing views of the mountains in the Central Andes, spend the night and see the stars in a very comfortable and warm mountain refuge, great food, challenge, and fun adventure in the Andes! This is an excellent option for those adventure travelers looking to experience hiking in the altitude and the views of the beautiful mountains of Cordon del Plata and surrounding valleys. You will enjoy two days of hiking in the Mountains of Cordon del Plata Park. We will hike to the top of Mount Iluso, a classic 13008 ft | 3808m peak of intermediate difficulty. You will spend the night in a very cozy and comfortable refuge settled at the foot of the mountains with great food and a beautiful terrace to enjoy a coffee with a beautiful view.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy the wilderness and amazing views of the mountains in the Central Andes
- See the stars in a very comfortable and warm mountain refuge
- Ascent to Mt Arenales & Mt. Iluso with great views and an experienced Guide
- Experience the climate of the central Andes on a wonderful trek
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Mendoza
Your guide will meet you at your hotel at 8:00 on the morning of the tour. They will go through an equipment check, and then you will begin the drive from Mendoza to Cordon del Plata.
Continued
Mendoza
Hiking at Paso del Portillo. Half-Day Trek from Cordon del Plata - 9514 ft | 2900 m (4 hours hike including stops) Ascent to Mt Arenales 11155 ft | 3500 m
Continued
Mendoza
Overnight at the refuge.
Day 2
Mendoza
Hiking at Silver Cord. Full-Day Hiking Trek - Ascent Mt. Iluso 13008 ft Departure: 8:00 am (7-8 hours activity including stops)
Continued
Mendoza
Return to the refuge and head back to Mendoza. Arrive in Mendoza at 7:00 p.m. after your trek to end your tour.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Roundtrip Transportation from your hotel in Mendoza Experienced Bilingual Guide Radio communications
Not Included
Personal items (e.g. hygiene, clothes etc.) Personal porter Phone communications and items of a personal nature Personal Insurance Ground or air evacuations if needed Hospitalization fees or medication of any kind
What to Bring
1 Long-sleeve shirt 1 Fleece jacket 1 Windproof Gore-Tex jacket, it must have a hood 1 Down jacket, better with a Hood 1 Trekking pant 1 Pair of good trekking boots - recommend with Gore-Tex 1 Pair of lightweight socks 1 Pair of heavy-weight socks Hat or cap for sun protection Fleece hat Pair of liner gloves Pair of sunglasses 100% UV protection Headlamp Sleeping bag for -5ºC Water bottle 35L backpack Sunscreen and lip protection [SPF 40] Personal hygiene kit Passport Required
Restrictions
Not recommended for people with back problems, heart conditions or other serious medical conditions. Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Mendoza
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
For safety reasons you must enter the following details for all passengers: - Passenger Weights - Passenger Heights
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 21 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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