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Aconcagua basecamp 8-day guided trek

Aconcagua basecamp 8-day guided trek
Aconcagua ascent
Sunrise Aconcagua
Playa Ancha Aconcagua
Hospital at 4300m

Come and discover the beautiful and famous Aconcagua trail in Mendoza on this exciting 8-day adventure with Eduardo, a certified mountain guide.

Andes

8 Days

Jan, Feb, Dec

High

Intermediate


Description

Aconcagua is the highest point in the Southern Hemisphere and the most seeked-for by mountaineers. On this exciting 8-day trip, we’ll set off on a wonderful adventure to its summit.

We’ll meet at the Mendoza airport and drive the next day to Penitentes. Some of the places we will visit during our hike include Confluencia, Plaza Francia, Plaza de Mulas, Ibañez, Horcones and Uspallata. Our expedition will end at the start of the summit push. You can check the itinerary below for more details. Nonetheless, the itinerary may change depending on weather conditions, performance of the group, or any other hindrances that could come up.

Keep in mind, that you will need a good fitness level and some mountaineering experience to tackle this challenge. However, it won’t all be hard work. This mountaineering trip is full of stunning and breathtaking views, especially Aconcagua’s south wall. We may even get to see ice avalanches!

So, are you ready for an exhilarating adventure in the Andes Mountains? Then book your trip now and join me for this beautiful trek to the Aconcagua summit. 

I offer other ascents in the area if you are looking for more options. For example, a 17-day trek through Aconcagua’s normal route.

Price includes

  • Accommodation included
  • Guiding fee
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Transportation start and back
  • Luggage transfer

Price details

  • Price includes 2 days of full pension at Plaza de Mulas, 2 days of full pension at Confluencia, 2 nights in a 3 star hotel with breakfast included in Mendoza, 1 night in a 3 star hotel at Penitentes, breakfast, lunch, dinner, packed lunch, treated water in the whole Aconcagua.
  • Price does not include trekking permit, flights from/to Mendoza, personal equipment, money return in case you abandon the trip, international travel insurance, lunch and dinner in Mendoza or reimbursement for loss or damage of your personal equipment.

Meeting point

Mendoza airport.
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Mendoza – 900m

Transport from the airport to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, I can help you go buy or rent equipment.

Day 2: Permissions and drive to Penitentes – 2300m

I’ll check your equipment.

Day 3: Penitentes – Confluencia – 3300m

Our luggage will be transported by mules up to Confluencia, where we’ll camp at night.

Day 4: Confluencia – Plaza Francia – Confluencia – 4150m

Acclimatisation day with slow hikes.

Day 5: Hike to Plaza de Mulas – 4300m

This will be our longest day: 18 km in 5-8 hours.

Day 6: Rest at Plaza de Mulas – 4300m

Day 7: Plaza de Mulas – Mendoza – 900m

We’ll hike to Confluencia and then to Horcones. Drive to Mendoza.

Day 8: Flight out – 900m

Transport to the airport.

 

Details

More info

Make sure to bring a bandana, a hat, ski goggles, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm, a headtorch, light down jacket, snowproof jacket, 2 long-sleeve shirts, a fleece jacket, trekking pants, gaiters, base layer pants, snowproof pants, waterprrof gloves, sandals, trekking boots and socks, a sleeping bag, a 45-liter backpack, altitude medicine, personal hygiene kit and a water bottle.

The guide ratio is 2:3. You will need international insurance.


About the guide

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-Andes Specialists

4.8

(6)

Mountain Guide

Andes Specialists is a guiding company founded in 2012 with a clear mission: to transform a passion for high-altitude mountaineering into a professional, adaptable, and reliable service. Created by Maximo Kausch, the company was born from his dream of turning a lifelong connection with the mountains into a project focused on deep knowledge, real guiding experience, and personalized service.

We operate exclusively in the Andes, not only in the most iconic mountains, but also in remote and rarely visited regions where few — if any — guides work. Our clients recognize us for our flexibility and ability to adapt to their goals, just like the mountains that inspire us.

All of our expeditions are led by certified guides, and we place special emphasis on a guide’s professional experience in the field — not just their personal climbing résumé. We believe that strong logistics, leadership, and group care are what truly define a world-class mountain guide.

Maximo Kausch, the founder, personally leads most of our expeditions. When he’s not available, clients are guided by handpicked members of his trusted team. Maximo has led over 10 expeditions to 8,000-meter peaks, several to 7,000-meter peaks, and more than 90 to 6,000-meter mountains. He has climbed over 250 extreme altitude peaks, reached the summit of K2, and currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most 6,000-meter peaks climbed — with 89 summits officially recognized.

At Andes Specialists, guiding isn’t just about reaching the summit — it’s about going beyond the obvious, with safety, expertise, and genuine connection.

Languages

Portuguese | English


What people are saying about -Andes Specialists

Cal

The best food I've ever eaten, and it was in the remote desert. Incredibly skilled and helpful guides. Fantastic service and company, communication. Everything was 5 stars.

Renato

While we took coffee on the hood of the car, he took inside the hotel, he took more time than gave to us, leaving me and my wife waiting him to finish his meal

Delphine

Aleksander

The expedition was very professionally organised with a good guide to client ratio (between 2:1 and 3:1), great food (cook Charlie was absolutely amazing, the food was better than in restaurants although we were in a remote location in a desert at 4,300+ meters above sea level), the guides all spoke English very well (big plus!) and the communication from the guides before and during the trip was very clear and helpful (e.g. asking questions what equipment to bring etc). Would recommend to others for sure

Jerry

You People there at Explore have really put a great trip together. I don,t know how you could improve on this. Thanks forgiving me the chance to experience Chile!


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