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Mendoza · Argentina
3 Day Trip - Mt Penitentes Trek
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From $620.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Climb Mount Penitentes, we highly recommend this trek-ascent of this wild and gorgeous mountain located on the eastern side of the Andes and close to the small village of the same name. This mountain provides an excellent and enjoyable climb without any technical difficulty and its summit offers a unique view of the Aconcagua. It is a highly recommended for anyone that wants to enjoy an unforgettable experience in the Andes.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Climb Mount Penitentes, Highly recommended and praised by those who take it
- Mountain provides an excellent and enjoyable climb without any technical difficulty
- Summit offers a unique view of the Aconcagua
- Included Checking of equipment and renting of extra equipment if required
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Mendoza
Welcome to Argentina! Meeting with the guide in Mendoza. 800m = 2624ft. Checking of equipment and renting of extra equipment if required. Transport to Penitentes Village | 2800 m = 9190 ft (2.5 hours drive)
Continued
Mendoza
Eco Tour. Trekking to the base camp I 3212m = 10541 ft I through the ‘Quebrada de Vargas’ (6-7 hours average time)
Continued
Mendoza
Accommodation included.
Day 2
Mendoza
Hiking at Penitentes Hill. Penitentes climb Climbing of Penitentes summit 14229ft, back to base camp. Elevation gain 1124m = 3688ft
Continued
Mendoza
Accommodation included.
Day 3
Mendoza
Hiking at Penitentes Hill. Return to Los Penitentes Village (optional visit a short walk in Aconcagua Park if we have enough time)
Continued
Mendoza
Thank you for visiting! Transport to Mendoza (4 -5 hours average time) We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Entry or Admission fee Roundtrip transfer from your hotel in the town of Mendoza Bilingual guides Radio communications All shared equipment for the expedition | Tents, stoves, etc. Languages Available: en
Not Included
Personal items | e.g. hygiene, clothes etc. Personal porter Phone communications and items of a personal nature Insurance liability Ground or air evacuations Hospitalization or medication of any kind Any expenses due to last minute cancellations or delays Additional costs due to any change in the activity requested by the client Any other service not mentioned on this condition sheet
What to Bring
Upper body 1 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 must to have 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 1 Bottom underwear 1 Trekking pant 1 Windproof Gore-Tex pant (only in winter conditions) Footwear 1 Pair of trekking boots ( we recommend Gore-Tex models ) Feet 1 pairs of light-weight socks 2 pairs of heavy-weight socks Eyes 1 pair of glacier glasses with side covers (100% UV) Others 1 headlamp with extra batteries 1 sleeping bag (-15ºC) 1 pair of hiking poles Mattress Utensil Sunscreen and lip protection min. SPF 40 2 water bottles
Meeting & Pickup
8:00 am meeting with the guide in Mendoza, let us know the details at the time of booking.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 16 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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