Aconcagua Polish Route & Traverse with Porters
Tour Description Marvelous ascent of Aconcagua
6,959m via Vacas Valley, following the Polacos route. During the
trek to the base camp at Plaza Argentina, we will see a variety of
native fauna and flora, guanacos and condors. At camp 2 near 5,850m
we traverse to the normal route and continue to the summit, this
is know as the Falso Polaco o the Traverse route. For the descent
we will follow the standard route to the base camp at Plaza de Mulas
and exit through the Horcones Valley. This trip features spectacular
views of Aconcagua, particulary along the less frequented ascent
route.
Duration |
19 days |
Difficulty |
Excellent Physical Shape |
Departures |
- KLE002-1 November 29 – December 18, 2008.
- KLE002-2 December 2 – December 2,
2008.
- KLE002-3 December 6 - December 25, 2008.
- KLE002-4 December 14 - January 2, 2009.
- KLE002-5 December 20 - January 8, 2009.
- KLE002-6 December 27 - January 15, 2009.
- KLE002-7 January 3 - January 23, 2009.
- KLE002-8 January 10 - January 23, 2009.
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Expedition cost |
US $3,800 per person minimum 4 clients. |
Single suplement |
US $600 per person |
Reservation cost |
US $ 700 |
Balance due payment |
75 days prior departure |
Space available |
10 climbers |
Service include
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Professional Bilingual Mountain Guide.
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Ratio, Guide to Clients 1-3.
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All local organization and supervision by
KL Adventure Staff.
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Mendoza airport assistance.
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Private transportation included airport pick-up and drop-off.
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Mendoza two Hotel nights double occupancy
with breakfast at the 5 star Hyatt Hotel.
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Penitentes two Hotel nights double occupancy
with half pension.
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All meals during the expedition. Including
the before and after dinners in Mendoza.
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Full base camp set up dining tent, chair, tables, etc..
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High quality expedition common gear: The North
Face tents, Mountain Hardware and Marmot tents, isolate mattress,
high camp stoves & Gaz
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Permanent access to hot drinks, tea, coffee, biscuits at base
camp tent.
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Mules for individual gear to base camp and
return with 30 kg.pp.
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First aid kit, hyperbaric chamber,
oxygen bottles, oximeter, including O2 at our high camps.
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Radio communication VHF 2 & BLU HF
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Satellite phone at base camp on a per minute payment basis.
- Porter for group gear for hike from C IV to Plza. De Mulas. (1
porter per 4 people)
Service does not include
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All personal climbing equipment gear .
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Aconcagua climbing permit.
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Porter for personal gear.
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Any cost involve in a early or late departure.
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Any drinks (soda, beer or wine) in Mendoza.
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Accident and rescue insurance .
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Cash for extra expenses.
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Any other service not mentioned in the list.
Day by day itinerary
Day 1 Picked up Plumerillos airport at Mendoza
and transferred to Hotel to meet the guides, gear check and have
a power point expedition presentation. Later we got have a great
Argentinean asado. Hotel
Day 2 Transport to Penitentes with stop midday
at Uspallata for an Argentinean cookout. Hotel
Day 3 Easy hike near Hotel Ayelen to gain altitude
and acclimatize. Hotel
Day 4 Trek to the base of Aconcagua via Vacas Valley.
This beautiful route is less frequently used and boasts a plethora
of virgin landscapes. We begin our trek at the international highway
and arrive at the Pampa de Leña shelter some 4-5 hours later
at an elevation of 2,800m. Tent
Day 5 We continue on to Casa de Piedra located at 3,200m in a 7 hour trek.
We catch our first glimpses of the Polacos glacier from there. Tent
Day 6 We hike through the beautiful Relinchos Valley
to Plaza Argentina, our 4,200m elevation base camp. This is a long
journey taking approximately 8 hours to Plaza Argentina. Hot drinks
and abundant dinner is awaiting the group. Tent
Day 7 Rest day at base camp. Tent
Day 8 Rest and hiking near Plaza Argentina. Tent
Day 9 Carry part of the equipment to Camp 1 and
return to base. Tent
Day 10 Ascend to Camp 1 and sleep here. Tent
Day 11 Portage to Camp 2, return to base camp.
Tent
Day 12 Rest day. Tent
Day 13 Ascend to Camp 1 and sleep there. Tent
Day 14 Ascend to Camp 2 and sleep there. Tent
Day 15 Traverse to Piedras Blancas at 6,030m. Tent.
Day 16 Summit day tentative and return Piedras
Blancas. Tent
Day 17 Reserve day. Tent
Day 18 Descent to Plaza de Mulas base camp. Tent
Day 19 From Plaza de Mulas we have mules to help
carry out our gear, allowing for a light trek through Playa Ancha
and Horcones Valley to the village of Penitentes in a 6 to 7 hour
hike. At the Park Rangers station transport awaits us to take us
to Hotel Mendoza to reach the comfort of this beautiful Argentinean
city and meet later for our group dinner at a super local restaurant
with all the guides and assistants. Hotel Hyatt Park Plaza.
Traverse towards Canaleta
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