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Aconcagua Ascent
A An ascent of the toughest trekking peak in South America
Ref: EX-TAA
21 days from £2750 (minimum 6 passengers)
Destination: Argentina  

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Aconcagua Ascent An ascent of the toughest trekking peak in South America
Aconcagua (6959m), on the border of Chile and Argentina, is the highest peak in the Americas, the highest peak in the western hemisphere, and the highest peak in the southern hemisphere. In spite of its height it is not a technically difficult climb, but it does require a very high level of fitness, determination, stamina and concentration. The local guides are good and experienced at this ascent, but for added security we send our own mountain guide to accompany the group. From the roadhead at 2800m, we trek to the base camp area at 4500m. From here we have several hard excursions to further assist with acclimatisation and training. The summit is reached by way of a high-altitude camp at nearly 6500m. As with many mountains, for the suitably prepared, the biggest obstacle to reaching the summit is the weather, but the fulfilment is to stand on top of the Americas!

Trip Profile:
15 days trekking/climbing with full porterage to base camp; altitude maximum 6959m, average 5000m. Grade E.

Group & Staff:
Min. 6, max. 12, plus leader, guides and appropriate local staff.

Accommodation:
14 nights camping, 2 nights hotel, 2 nights hosteria.

Food:
Included except 2 dinners and 4 lunches.
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Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Buenos Aires; fly to Mendoza.
Day 3
Bus to Puente del Inca.
Day 4
Enter the National Park and trek up to Confluencia.
Day 5
Acclimatisation walks; return to Confluencia
Day 6
Trek to Plaza des Mulas.
Day 7
Ascend to Camp Canada.
Day 8
Transport equipment up to Camp Canada; return to base camp.
Day 9
Rest day.
Day 10
Trek from Plaza des Mulas back up to Camp Canada
Day 11
From Camp Canada we carry the tents up to Nido des Condores.
Day 12
Carry equipment up to Camp Berlin; descend to base camp.
Day 13
Rest day.
Day 14
Ascend to Nido des Condores.
Day 15
Carry remaining equipment up to Camp Berlin.
Day 16
Summit attempt.
Day 17
Spare day; possible second summit attempt.
Day 18
Descend to Puente del Inca.
Day 19
Drive to Mendoza.
Day 20
Depart Mendoza.
Day 21
London.

Departures Between
Price from
12 Dec 04
*£2750
*Prices subject to confirmation

 

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

National Park Fee US$300 (approx. £190) paid locally.
Insurance £88

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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A An ascent of the toughest trekking peak in South America

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