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3 Day Trip - Aconcagua South Face Trekking (Plaza Francia)
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From $840.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Aconcagua South Face Trekking (Plaza Francia) is one of the most spectacular trips we offer. This is a hike to the best overlook on one of the largest walls in the world, the "Aconcagua South Face". You will witness avalanches, huge waterfalls, and glaciers, spend the night in a geodesic dome at the base camp and share the base camp experience with mountaineers from all over the world.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- You will witness avalanches, huge waterfalls, and glaciers
- Spend the night in a geodesic dome at the base camp
- Share the base camp experience with mountaineers from all over the world
- Enjoy this hiking tour to the best overlook, Aconcagua South Face Trekking (Plaza Francia)
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Mendoza
Welcome to this trip! Transfer to the Horcones Valley
Continued
Mendoza
Hiking at Aconcagua Mountain. Trek to Confluencia base camp 11122 ft | 3390 m (3 hrs)
Continued
Mendoza
Accommodation included
Day 2
Mendoza
Eco Tour at Aconcagua Mountain. Plaza Francia: Trek to Plaza Francia of Mount Aconcagua at 13779 ft | 4200 m (4.30 hours)
Continued
Mendoza
Overnight in Confluencia BC
Day 3
Mendoza
Hiking at Aconcagua Mountain. Horcones: Hike to Horcones (2/2.30 hs)
Continued
Mendoza
After hiking Horcones, return to Mendoza Thanks for conming!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Roundtrip transfer from your hotel in the town of Mendoza Professional bilingual guide Radio communications
Not Included
Aconcagua entrance fee link / Aconcagua Park Pick up and drop off at Uco Valley (ask about the extra cost) Personal gear Mule or porter Phone communications and items of a personal nature Insurance liability Ground or air evacuations Hospitalisation or medication of any kind Any other service not mentioned on this condition sheet
What to Bring
Upper body: 2 Top underwear, polypropylene or thermal capeline 1 Long sleeve shirts 1 Fleece jacket 1 Windproof Gore-Tex jacket, it must have a hood 1 Down jacket, it´s better with a Hood Hands: 1 Pairs of liner gloves 1 Pair of fleece or wool gloves Head: 1 Hat or cap for the sun protection 1 Fleece hat Lower body: Bottom underwear 1 Trekking pant Footwear: 1 Pair of good trekking boots | we recommend with Gore-Tex Feet: 1 Pairs of lightweight socks 2 Pairs of heavy-weight socks Eyes: 1 Pair of glacier glasses 100% UV protection Others: 1 Headlamp 1 Sleeping bag -10ºC 1 Pair of hiking poles 1Water bottles Backpack: Large backpack [45-65 L] Personal: Sleeping bag comfortable at -5 Extra batteries Personal first-aid kit Sunscreen and lip protection [SPF 40] Personal hygiene kit
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up from your hotel in the town of Mendoza, let us know the details at the time of booking.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 14 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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