Cabalgatas al Aconcagua

Information Cabalgatas al Aconcagua

This is a fun ride that connects you with exciting experiences with nature. Takes you to the glaciers in Plaza Francia at the base of the magnificent south face of Aconcagua with the slope of 3000m.

The Colossus of America

The Cerro Aconcagua is the center and main reason for the Aconcagua Provincial Park, one of the most spectacular protected areas of Argentina.

The "Colossus of America" is the goal of climbers from all latitudes and athletic aspiration of contemplation of the nature of thousands of visitors per year who experience their travels treasure this unique and exclusive, as offered by this magnificent hill.

Itinerary

Day 1
In the morning we will meet at the downtown hotel in Mendoza, where we meet the guide, to go to Valle de Uco, where we have a "Tasting in Bodega, enjoying the welcome lunch. In the afternoon we transfer to our hotel in Penitentes where we prepare our loads and have a talk by our mountain guide. Dinner, end of the day.

Day 2
Breakfast and departure for Puente del Inca (2700 m s / n / m) visit to the natural bridge and former spa hotel. Provincial Park entrance at the Lagoon Horcones lunch. We will continue with a trek of 30 minutes for Quebrada del Durazno, where we expect carriers and horses to start the ride to Confluence Base Camp (3300 m s / n / m). Arrival, distribution of tents, dinner and end of the day.

Day 3
Breakfast and then we begin the ride to the viewpoint of the famous South Face of Aconcagua (6969 m s / n / m) arrival and enjoy a picnic. Thereafter, if the conditions allow, we will go on trekking to the base of the south wall, where we will estimate the magnitude of it and we will contact Horcones Glacier (4200 m s / n / m). Lake Parade Horcones returning to where we expect our car to return to Mendoza.

Included Services

• Transfer Mendoza-Valle de Uco-Mendoza-Penitentes
• Transfer-Horcones-Penitentes Penitentes
• One night accommodation in Ayelen, breakfast and dinner included
• Visit a winery in Valle de Uco (Salentein)
• Welcome lunch in Bodega
• Specialized easy to handle.
• Tame horses with saddles and saddlebags.
• All meals in camp
• Dormitory tents

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

• In-Out Pasajes Mendoza.
• Personal computer.
• Sleeping bag.
• Expenses incurred by the abandonment of the program.
• Aconcagua Provincial Park Entry Permit

Optional Services

• 2 (two) nights accommodation at Hotel Central in Mendoza (from the night before and the other to return)
• Equipment Rental

Required Equipment

• Hiking boots or comfortable shoes
• Shoes break (type sandals)
• Stockings (1 pair warm)
• Baggy pants (panties gaucho or similar).
• Sweatshirt or jacket (preferably fleece).
• Waterproof jacket.
• Broad-brimmed hat
• Warm hat
• Handkerchief to his neck.
• Strip
• Fanny
• Fine and warm gloves
• Glasses with UV filter (preferably with side shields)
• Canteen or similar.
• Sleeping bag (preferably duvet)
• Sun protection factor 60 (minimum) and lipstick.
• Kit and personal medication.
• Personal hygiene items (moist towelettes are recommended for infants without alcohol).
• Camera and / or camcorder.

Departure Dates

Open - maximum 20 passengers

November 20, 2010 (Full Moon)
December 20, 2010 (Full Moon)
January 19, 2011 (Full Moon)
February 17, 2011 (Full Moon)

Private - At least 10 passengers
Dates to be arranged