Climbing Aconcagua by the Polish glacier

You will enjoy the comfort of one of the best hotels in Mendoza city. On this day we’ll check your mountain equipment and accompany you to hire the necessary things. (Food is not included)

Before going to Penitentes, the whole group will apply for the climbing permit with my assistance. You will have lunch and spend the night in Penitentes. In the afternoon, the mules will be loaded and prepared for the following day. (B, L, D)

The group will be taken to the entrance of the Park in a private van and you will start trekking to **Pampa de Leñas Camp.** The equipment will be carried by mules. At arrival, you will set up tents and rest. (B, PL, D)

After breakfast, you will walk to **Casa de Piedra**. This trek lasts 6 hours. The tents will be already set up and you will be able to rest waiting for dinner to be ready. (B, PL, D)

The trek to Plaza Argentina Base Camp lasts 6 hours. You will stay in our own campsite, with the necessary comforts. (B, PL, D)

You will be able to rest during the whole day or just go sightseeing around the area, and contemplate the beauty of the mountain. (B, L, D)

You will take part of the altitude equipment to **Camp 1** where you will enjoy your packed-lunch and then return to **Plaza Argentina**. This walk will help you to get a better acclimatization. Each member of the group will carry without exception, a food load and fuel for the expedition that will be between 7 kg as the minimum and 10 kg as the maximum. (B, PL, D)

Resting and acclimatization day in Plaza Argentina. On this day, you will make sure that your equipment is ready and you will rest so as to be strong enough for the next days that demand more effort. (B, L, D)

After a 4 – hour trek, you will reach Camp 1. On the way, the group will have lunch and once you arrive, you will set up the tents with my™ help. You will start to feel the altitude effects on your body. (B, PL, D)

The group will climb up to 5500 m to install there Camp 2. The tents will be pitched, and the team will be able to rest and recover for the following day. (B, PL, D)

Rest day in Camp 2 to recover your strength and continue the trip. (B, L, D)

Everybody will get up very early in the morning, you will have breakfast, and you will start ascending towards the **Normal Route**. Here, **Camp 3** will be installed, strategically located for its altitude and protected from strong winds. I will check each member of the group and will give the last advises. Besides, I’ll plan the final strategy to the last climbing day in order to assure the greatest success possible in the summit. Dinner and rest. (B, PL, D)

Climbing day from Camp 3 to the summit and return to Camp 3. This is the great day! You will get up very early in the morning, have breakfast and start climbing. You will get to the summit, where you will live an incredible experience, and then return to Camp 3. That night, you will rest with the satisfaction of having reached your aim. (B, L, D)

After a long trek, you will get to **Plaza de Mulas Base Camp**. The group will have the day free to share those emotions experienced throughout the expedition. (B, L, D)

Descent to **Puente del Inca** and last effort in the expedition. Your belongings will be carried by mules so you will only take a light backpack with a jacket and your packed lunch. You will return to Mendoza city. (B, PL)

Breakfast. End of the services. (B)