Women’s Aconcagua Expedition

Join certified pro guide Poppy from the Inka team on a unique and empowering Women's Aconcagua expedition and climb to the top of the highest mountain in the Americas!

Group

Andes

18 Days

Jan - Mar, Dec

Very high

Intermediate

Highlights

Join a top guide to the top of the mighty Aconcagua.
Climb the highest mountain in the Americas with a group of empowered women.
Discover the awe-inspiring Andean landscapes and mountaineering culture.

Description

Would you like to join an 18-day ladies’ only adventure to the summit of the highest mountain in South America? Then follow Poppy on an unforgettable Women’s Aconcagua Expedition and discover the wonders of the Andes!

At 6,960.8 m (22,837 ft), Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Americas and one of the Seven Summits. Climbing this big friendly Andean giant is a feat that any mountaineering enthusiast must tackle at least once in a lifetime. It is not technically challenging but it is a physically demanding ascent that requires a good fitness level and proper acclimatization.

This 18-day Aconcagua ascent is designed for women. It will be led by EPGAMT certified local guide Poppy who was the first woman to summit Aconcagua in winter and has climbed to the top of this mountain 23 times!

The program will follow an 18-day itinerary via the Normal Route. During the first days, acclimatization treks to Plaza Francia will serve to prepare the group. Then, we’ll trek to Plaza de Mulas while enjoying the beautiful Andean landscapes and start climbing Aconcagua.

Of course, a good fitness level is a must and you can contact us in advance to put you in touch with a trainer if you need a program designed just for you in order to prepare for the ascent. No technical mountaineering skills are required to climb Aconcagua.

So, are you ready to join this empowering women’s Aconcagua expedition? Then contact us now and let’s start planning an unforgettable ascent!

Or join our regular 18-day Aconcagua Climbing program for both men and women.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back
Porters
Mules and horses
Tents
Cooking utensils
Clean drinkable water
Hot shower

Price details

SERVICES INCLUDED, in detail:
Professional mountain guide. Experienced and qualified to operate in Aconcagua.
Assistance with the procedures to obtain the permit to enter Park Aconcagua.
Ground transportation in private vehicles. Transport IN Airport – Hotel in Mendoza /Transport INOUT Mendoza – Penitentes – Park Entrance
Two (2) nights of accommodation in a 3* hotel in Mendoza City (Sharing room, Double/Triple occupancy), Breakfast included.
One (1) night of accommodation in Penitentes (Sharing room, Double/Triple occupancy). Breakfast & dinner included.
Transportation by freight mules of your personal equipment without limits in kg INOUT Penitentes-Base Camp
Lodging at base camps in mountain tents or dormitory tents for 4 or 8 persons and high camps in mountain tents.
All meals included on the mountain.
Drinking water (hot and cold) in all our camps (base camps and high camps)
Fully equipped dining dome at base camps. Exclusive restrooms for our clients.
Internet and charge of your device for free at base camps.
Hot shower for free at base camps.
Facility for the storage and care of equipment.
Full porter service to carry double tents, garbage and human waste and part of common equipment
Communications between high camps, base camp, Penitentes and Mendoza.
Medical equipment available at base camps and high camps.
Dining domes at high camps equipped with benches and tables. Restroom tents exclusive for our clients.
These items are not included in the price:
Aconcagua Park climbing fee (tax charged by Mendoza government, according to dates. Last season, the permit fee cost USD800 on high season per person).
Personal equipment.
Rescue or all other costs due to the abandonment of the expedition.
Extra nights in the hotel in Mendoza.
Meals in Mendoza.
Any other item not listed as included.
Out of the total amount, USD400 is a nonrefundable deposit.

Meeting point

Mendoza

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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About the client-guide ratio:

Up to 3 clients: 1 Guide for the whole expedition 4 clients: 1 Guide for the whole expedition + 1 assistant for Base Camp-Summit-Base Camp From 5 to 8 clients: 2 Guides for the whole expedition 9 clients: 2 Guides for the whole expedition + 1 assistant for Base Camp-Summit-Base Camp From 10 to 12 clients: 3 Guides for the whole expedition

Should you hire the help of a porter? If you have never carried a backpack of 20kgs over 5000 or 6000 meters, you have to know that it's a very demanding physical activity. You need to be very well trained. Otherwise, we recommend you hire the services of a personal porter to have a better chance of reaching the top. It is very common to hire a porter (around 1000USD). If you do that, you'll carry a backpack of around 35-60 liters.

Trash and personal waste: It is mandatory to remove everything from the mountain. You can't leave food behind just because you are exhausted from carrying it. So please think about this carefully when organizing your backpack. The same happens with trash and personal waste: nothing can stay in High Camps.

FAQs

What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?

Late November to early March.

What is the guide-to-client ratio to climb this mountain?

Every 6 climbers there will be 1 guide and 1 guide's assistant.

Will there be porters to help to carry group and personal equipment?

Personal porters can be hired and the price for a 20kg load from Base Camp to Base Camp is about USD 1000-1300.

Can I join a group?

Yes, you're welcome to join a group on our specified open group dates.

Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?

You will need to bring your trekking gear, which list we'll send you upon confirmation. You are responsible to bring the appropriate equipment and clothes.

How will accommodation and meals be handled on the mountain?

2 nights of lodging in a 3-star hotel in the city of Mendoza. Beverages are not included.

1 night at Mountain Hotel in Penitentes. Beverages are not included. The welcome dinner, breakfast, and taxes are included.

Double tents or dormitory domes during the expedition.

What happens in the event of bad weather?

We try to reach the summit anyway as we have two extra days included in the itinerary.

How much experience I need to climb this mountain?

Aconcagua is a beginner-friendly mountain, meaning that it is a good choice for climbers with no prior mountaineering experience.

How fit do I need to be?

A good fitness level is required. If you need help preparing for the ascent, we can put you in touch with a trainer.

What kind of training do you suggest to prepare for this ascent?

To prepare for an Aconcagua ascent, you should focus on training that will improve your cardiovascular fitness, strength, and endurance. You should also train to become acclimated to the altitude. Running, swimming, biking, and hiking are all good cardiovascular exercises. You can also focus on exercises that work your legs, core, and back. If you live at a low altitude, you can try training in a high-altitude chamber or by living at a higher altitude for a period of time before your ascent.

What's included in the price?

Professional mountain guide: Experienced and qualified to operate in Aconcagua.

Assistance with the procedures to obtain the permit to enter Park Aconcagua.

Ground transportation in private vehicles: Transport IN Airport – Hotel in Mendoza /Transport IN-OUT Mendoza – Penitentes – Park Entrance

Accommodation: Two (2) nights of accommodation in a 3* hotel in Mendoza City (Sharing room, Double/Triple occupancy), Breakfast included.

One (1) night of accommodation in Penitentes (Sharing room, Double/Triple occupancy).

Breakfast & dinner included.

Transportation of personal equipment: Transportation by freight mules of your personal equipment without limits in kg IN-OUT Penitentes-Base Camp

Lodging: Lodging at base camps in mountain tents or dormitory tents for 4 or 8 persons and high camps in mountain tents.

Meals: All meals included on the mountain.

Water: Drinking water (hot and cold) in all our camps (base camps and high camps)

Dining dome: Fully equipped dining dome at base camps. Exclusive restrooms for our clients.

Internet and charging: Internet and charge of your device for free at base camps.

Hot shower: Hot shower for free at base camps.

Equipment storage: Facility for the storage and care of equipment.

Porter service: Full porter service to carry double tents, garbage and human waste and part of common equipment

Communications: Communications between high camps, base camp, Penitentes and Mendoza.

Medical equipment: Medical equipment available at base camps and high camps.

Dining domes at high camps: Dining domes at high camps equipped with benches and tables. Restroom tents exclusive for our clients.

What is NOT included?

Aconcagua Park climbing fee (tax charged by Mendoza government, according to dates. Last season, the permit fee cost USD800 on high season per person).

Personal equipment.

Rescue or all other costs due to the abandonment of the expedition.

Extra nights in the hotel in Mendoza.

Meals in Mendoza.

Any other item not listed as included.

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

4.6

(32)

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

What people are saying about -Inka

Christian

Hendrik

Generally the group is too large for the number of guide. I am not the only hiker who felt that there are politics throughout the trip in the guide trying to reduce the group number. Some people were called in to additional medical checks in what felt like an attempt to reduce numbers. Earlier in the track a hiker passed medical and yet got asked to turn around. On my summit attempt I had gloves with hand warmers. However, the hand warmers didn't kick in and my index finger was becoming numb. I asked to stop to put on mittens, the guide reluctantly stopped and assisted with putting in mitten, except that he shoved the mittens on my hand and my thumb was not in the glove properly. I was unable to hold on to my walking stick and was effectively fumbling around with the walking stick. later I was behind another hiker we were both told to follow the guide for 15min and if we were too slow we'd have to turn back. I have enough to speed up at the time, even with my hand not being able to hold the poles. However, by then I'm really disappointed with the way the tour was being run and made no attempt to argue - I was stuck behind a slower hiker (i can't go any quicker) and my mittens were not on properly. Really at that altitude, how you feel does play a big factor in motivation, when the guide asked me and the other hiker to turn back, I'm really over the experience and wanted to get out. Not because of being fatigue but will all the politics that goes on I've had enough. I'm on holiday in the mountains - if i want to play politics, I'd stay in the office. made a point of helicoptering out the next day. What is frustrating is that our groups is so fast that we caught up with another group also from Inka and summited 2 hours before the cut off time. And yet hikers were turned around prematurely. I had enough energy on the hike down on the same day I was running down the chute section. I think you'd seen many negative comment about not client focused. I have to say I agree. I can't blame the guides for this but the lack of guide to hiker ratio. Maybe consider that for someone like me to even get into Argentina, it took months of effort. Summit is not really the point, is more to that I'm not even pushing myself to breaking point and was denied this - this is all a mountaineer wanted, to test the limits and sometimes we make the summit sometimes we don't and I get that. All I can say is taht logistics wise, food, supplies, porters, everything was well run. I would not recommend anyone that I know on this tour, if anything I learnt from other hikers to run a private expedition using Inka as Logistics.

Nafisa

The expedition company inka was not organised, poor communication, and planning. The guides were a bit rude, not client focused and walking fast. when I requested them to walk slow they became rude and aggressive. I didn't feel like the expedition was well structured and worth the money I spent. Would not recommend.

Eliza