Self-guided Aconcagua expedition with logistics and support provided by Inka Expediciones

Everything you need to know about the Aconcagua ascent

Mt Aconcagua ascent, Normal Route - Mendoza, Argentina

Hire a full-service program for your self-guided Aconcagua expedition, with logistics and support provided by Inka Expediciones, an experienced local company from Mendoza, Argentina.

Private

Andes

+1 Day

Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

Very high

Advanced

Highlights

Get the logistic service and support you need to climb Aconcagua
Hire a full-service program from an experienced local company
Book a package that covers all you need for an unforgettable ascent

Description

If you are an experienced climber or guide planning to climb Aconcagua (6960), then this full-service program is the ideal backup for your self-guided expedition. We offer the logistics and support you need for your ascent to the summit of this mythical mountain in the Andes, starting from Mendoza, Argentina.

Our company, Inka Expediciones, facilitates the organization of logistics services providing a package that covers all your needs. We have prepared a very convenient set of services for self-leaded expeditions, making the logistic arrangements for you, offering you the advantage of having complete control over your trip without having to worry about the “administrative headache” of organizing an expedition.

This means your time prior to the expedition’s departure is free, allowing you to concentrate on other things, such as raising sponsorship or simply keeping busy at work.

Our services include all the transportation, according to the schedule for the group in private vehicles; accommodation in hotels in the city and full board service in our base camps, with professional chefs, dining domes with tables and chairs, dishes, electric lights and wooden floors.

Our chefs personally take care for all the meals to be nutritional and high in energy for your journey to the summit. As we have our own mule transport we can guarantee fresh meals because we provide daily bread, meat, eggs, fruit and vegetables. By enjoying our meals in the approaching camps you will avoid the extra weight needed to transport on the mules and also you won’t be cooking so you can take time to relax on the way to base camp. We guarantee excellent meal service!

We also offer constant communication through VHF, UHF radios, satellite and telephones; mules to carry your equipment (30 kg/person); dining tents and WC; medical equipment and assistance to get the Aconcagua Provincial Park entrance permits and facility for the storage and care of equipment. You can check the details below.

If you would like us to make all the arrangements for your Aconcagua expedition**, contact us and book your trip. Just relax and let us take care of the logistic arrangements you need for an unforgettable self-guided ascent.**

We also offer guided ascents to Aconcagua, through different routes.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back
Porters
Mules and horses
Cooking utensils

Price details

The price listed above is for Low and Medium Season (NOV 15th to DEC 14th // FEB 06th to MAR15th) via Normal Route – HORCONES VALLEY/Base Camp: Plaza de Mulas. You can check below prices for high season and other routes. The prices includes: TRANSPORTATION.
All the transportation, according to the schedule for the group, is in
private vehicles.
Transport from the airport to Hotel in Mendoza; we wait for you
at the airport and take you to the hotel.
Transport to and from MendozaPenitentes..
Transport to and from PenitentesHorcones. From the hotel in
Penitentes to the entrance of Aconcagua Park, where the trek starts.
ACCOMODATION
Two (2) nights of lodging in a 3 *** hotel in the city of Mendoza, double
or triple, breakfast included, at your arrival in Mendoza and for the last night of your stay.
One (1) night in Penitentes, Double or triple, halfboard meals. Drinks not
included. Welcome dinner, breakfast and taxes are included.
MEALS
Seven (7) meals service full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). We have
a complete kitchen set up with professional chefs in our base camps, served in dining domes with tables and chairs, dishes, electric lights and wooden floors.
COMMUNICATIONS
Permanent communication through VHF, UHF radios, satellite
phones between Base Camps, mountain expeditions, Penitentes and
Mendoza. We also offer Email service in Plaza de Mulas and Plaza Argentina at reasonable cost.
MULES and “arrieros” to carry your equipment (30 kg/person) from Penitentes to Plaza de
Mulas (Base Camp) back and forth. Our “responsibility and confidence
service” means taking your equipment on time and in perfect condition to
and from Base Camp and back to Penitentes.
DINING TENTS and WC. Dining domes completely equipped with tables, chairs, dishes and electricity, with the service of our Camp Team, in charge of preparing meals and offering an exceptional service with friendly treatment.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. We have medical kits at base camps that include all regular medicines and
oximeters, oxygen tubes and hyperbaric chambers exclusively for our clients
to be ready to solve all kinds of problems. The guides also carry a medical
kit for high camps. We have access to rangers, rescue teams, police,
professional medicine doctors and medical institutes specializing in
mountain accidents, who are immediately put on alert and get ready
whenever they are required by INKA Expediciones.
OTHER SERVICES
Assistance to get the Aconcagua Provincial Park entrance permits.
You will be personally assisted
in this procedure at our sales office. The permit cost is not included in our
services.
Facility for the storage and care of equipment.
A person in charge of the camp supervises your equipment while you
ascend. Personal equipment review and advice for rental, if necessary.
The service does not include: Aconcagua Park Entrance Permit fee. Ascent fee. (Tax charged by Mendoza government, according to the selected route, dates, nationality and the assistance of authorized company).
Personal equipment.
Rescue costs or other costs due to the abandonment of the expedition. (Riding mule, pack mule,
individual transfers, helicopter flight, extra nights, meals, extra costs for changes in your flight ticket,
personal porter service, etc. It is recommended to take out insurance to cover these expenses).
Personal expenses (tips, laundry, phone, drinks, satellite phone, internet access, showers and porters)
Extra nights in hotel in case of early return to the city.
Meals in Mendoza.
Tents for accommodation in Confluencia / Plaza de Mulas / Plaza Argentina
Porter service (for common or personal equipment).
Any type of service at the high camps.
Tents, stoves, etc. at base camps and high camps.
TRF OUT Hotel Airport.
Any other service not specifically mentioned as included in this section.

Details

More info

It is MANDATORY for foreigners to have rescue and evacuation insurance covering helicopter rescue. It is a formal requirement from Aconcagua Park in order to issue the climbing permit, and will also be asked when entering the Park. For a trusted recommendation, we advise exploring Global Rescue's offerings, because they have a direct collaboration with the company managing helicopter rescues in Aconcagua: https://partner.globalrescue.com/exploreshare/

We also recommend having travel and medical insurance to cover extra expenses in case of evacuation (medicine, medial exams, hospitalization, etc.).

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Price per person Aconcagua 360o Route – VACAS VALLEY Plaza Argentina/ Plaza de Mulas (Low and Medium Season-NOV 15th to DEC 14th // FEB 06th to MAR15th) 11 a 15 pax U$D 1390 07 a 10 pax U$D 1450 05 a 06 pax U$D 1470 03 a 04 pax U$D 1490 02 pax U$D 1690 01 pax U$D 2390

High Season (DEC 15th to FEB5th) Normal Route – HORCONES VALLEY Base Camp: Plaza de Mulas 11 to 15 pax U$D 1420 07 to 10 pax U$D 1490 05 to 06 pax U$D 1550 03 to 04 pax U$D 1590 2 pax U$D 1790 1 pax U$D 2490

High Season (DEC 15th to FEB5th) Aconcagua 360o Route – VACAS VALLEY Plaza Argentina/ Plaza de Mulas 11 a 15 pax U$D 1490 07 a 10 pax U$D 1590 05 a 06 pax U$D 1650 03 a 04 pax U$D 1690 2 pax U$D 1790 1 pax U$D 2550

All prices are in American dollars and per person

Meeting point

Mendoza city

FAQs

Do I need rescue insurance to climb Aconcagua?

Yes, it is MANDATORY for foreigners to have rescue and evacuation insurance covering helicopter rescue. It is a formal requirement from Aconcagua PArk in order to issue the climbing permit, and will also be asked when entering the Park. For a trusted recommendation, we advise exploring Global Rescue's offerings, because they have a direct collaboration with the company managing helicopter rescues in Aconcagua: https://partner.globalrescue.com/exploreshare/

We also recommend having travel and medical insurance to cover extra expenses in case of evacuation (medicine, medial exams, hospitalization, etc.).

About the guide

Inka

4.7

(27)

Guide Agency

Mendoza based company specialized in expeditions and trekkings to Mt. Aconcagua. All the trips are run by the best certified and professional guides, with unrivalled logistics and infrastructure.

Languages

English

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What people are saying about Inka

I changed my plan several times, and Inka was always ready for my changes. They helped me with everything I asked for.

Spectacular! Very attentive both at the office and in Confluencia. An unforgettable experience, top-level trekking, first-class service, and amazing landscapes. An experience worth repeating. Due to the season, we only made it to Plaza Francia, but we're definitely coming back for more.

Inka, people with big, wonderful hearts! Thank you so much for helping me make my dreams come true. Without your help, I wouldn't be able to enjoy the beauty of the mountains, which are my passion. A three-day trek to Plaza Francia is an unforgettable experience. Wonderful people, wonderful company, with angelic patience, perfect organization, and delicious food. Inka is perfect. I'm already dreaming of new expeditions!!!

Guy

Je n'ai pas pu faire le trek, car nous n'avons pas pu rester au delà du premier jour. J'attends le remboursement du trek et du permis comme l'a promis inka.