Mt Aconcagua
Aconcagua Climbing Adventure
In January 2021, The Explorer’s Passage will climb Aconcagua, its second mountain of the Seven Summits. Mt Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Western and Southern Hemispheres and the tallest mountain outside of Asia. Climbing Aconcagua is a formidable challenge and the summit stands at 6,962 meters (22,841 ft). Formerly an ancient stratovolcano, Aconcagua is located in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes, in Argentina (on the border with Chile).
The first recorded Aconcagua summit attempt was made in 1883, but it would take many explorers making daring attempts over 14 years before Swiss climber Mathias Zurbriggen stood at the summit in 1897. Next year, you are invited to climb Aconcagua with TEP which is arguably the largest non-technical mountain in the world!
Climb Aconcagua with TEP!
Mt Aconcagua
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Aconcagua, also known as the Stone Sentinel, is a feat for those daring to take high adventure. The second tallest of the Seven Summits, climbers should not be deceived by a non-technical Aconcagua climbing route – this mountain will not be easy. However, the 360-view of the Andes mountain range, next to the aluminum cross that marks the highest point outside of Asia, will be worth every step!
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Full of rich history, towering walls of rock, and a strong climbing community, the Aconcagua climb will have you walking in the footsteps of the Incas, European explorers, and record-breaking athletes. This is a feat you won’t forget!
World Class Guides
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With over 20 years of experience, our guides are Aconcagua climbing experts. Our global staff is highly trained in a range of mountaineering skills, and our experience gives us one of the highest summit success rates on the mountain.
The TEP Community
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The Explorer’s Passage not only prides itself on exceptional participant support, but goes above and beyond a normal traveling experience to create community before, during, and after your experience. Though this trip may only be three weeks, the friendships and connections you create will last a lifetime. Climbing Aconcagua with TEP will create a community unlike any you’ve experienced on other summit adventures.
Climb Aconcagua
Adventure Highlights
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Summit Mt Aconcagua and stand on top of the Western Hemisphere as you follow in the footsteps of some of the bravest explorers in history.
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Earn a 360-degree view of the Andes Mountains that only those daring enough to climb Aconcagua will ever see.
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Join The Explorer’s Passage community and build friendships with your Aconcagua climbing team that will last a lifetime.
Expedition Details
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Countries: Argentina
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Host City: Mendoza, Argentina
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Duration: 21 Days/20 Nights
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Accommodations: 5 Nights Hotel / 13 Nights Camping / 2 Nights Hotel or Camping*
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Adventure Activities: Trekking
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Adventure Activity Level: Explorer**
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Guest-to-Guide Ratio: ~ 3:1
*Subject to change, as expedition duration may vary. There are two buffer days built into the itinerary in case of weather or other delays on the mountain. If those days are needed, the team will spend more time camping on the mountain, and if they are not needed then the team will spend an additional two nights in a hotel in Mendoza after the climb.
**Please refer to our Trip Activity Level Guide or speak to one of our Adventure Consultants at 855-208-6800 to determine if this is the right trip for you.
Expedition Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival and Welcome Dinner
DAY 2: Cultural Tour Experience and Gear Checks
DAY 3: Scenic Drive to Park Entrance
DAYS 4 – 20: up to 17 days of climbing Aconcagua on Route Normal. Expect to walk 5-14 hours per day on this segment of the adventure, at a maximum elevation of 22,841 feet. Terrain varies, and includes several steep ascents, high winds, and cold temperatures.
DAY 21: Departure
You can obtain a complete detailed Mt Aconcagua itinerary by emailing info@explorerspassage.com or by clicking here.
Expedition Start Date
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Official Start Date: January 4, 2021
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Official End Date: January 24, 2021*
To learn more, please CONTACT US!
*Expedition duration can be extended based on factors out of our control such as weather or guide discretion. We recommend booking flights that allow for a timely arrival and departure. Buffer days for an adventure such as this are a good idea.
Expedition Pricing
Price Per Person (USD / Double Occupancy Tents & Hotels) – $7,975*
Note: park permit costs vary by year and season. On average they range from $800 to $1,300 and are not included in the above pricing. This amount is paid upon arrival in Mendoza to the Argentinian park service.
Single Supplement
All rooms/tents are double occupancy. If you would like to book a room/tent for one person (no roommate), please see below:
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Single supplement hotels – additional $895
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Single supplement tent – additional $1,800
Flights
Pricing does not include international flights to/from Mendoza.
View More Information on Pricing
*Additional porter services on the trail as well as early departure for any reason (including emergency evacuation) will result in additional charges. Please email info@explorerspassage.com with any questions.
Accommodations
HOTEL PARK HYATT MENDOZA
The Park Hyatt Mendoza is a five-star hotel located in the center of the city. It boasts a magnificent twentieth century French academy neoclassical façade and prestige. Located opposite the historic Plaza Independencia, 15 minutes from the international airport, 30 minutes from Mendoza’s exclusive wineries, and 90 minutes from the main ski resorts, this is a prestigious destination for anyone who visits Mendoza for leisure or business (or to climb a mountain!). There will be no shortage of views or spirits as this hotel is surrounded by vineyard landscapes at the foot of the Andes, and situated in one of the Great Wine Capitals.
Visit the hotel website here.
AYELEN HOTEL PENITENTES
The Ayelen Hotel in Penitentes is located just minutes away from the trailhead of Route Normal on Aconcagua. This “hotel at the foot of the mountain” offers exceptional views year round as it is the lodging closest to the park. Its location provides a great stay for travelers looking for a view as well as explorers looking for an epic mountain ascent.
Visit the hotel website here.
CAMPING
On the Expedition to Aconcagua you will have a rugged mountain camping experience that is consistent with expeditions of this nature. Along with your tent mate, you will be responsible for setting up your tent and assisting the team and guides in food preparation and clean up. Each two-climber team will sleep in a three-person tent along with their gear.
Please note that bathroom access will be limited on the trail. While trekking, you will be expected to carry your waste to the next camp. The Base Camp will have outhouses while other camps will have permanent tented bathrooms.
On our “Explorer” level adventure, a team mentality is important to the overall success and enjoyment of the expedition.
*singles-occupancy available upon request. See the Pricing tab for more details.
Why Explore Aconcagua with TEP?
Aconcagua, also known as the Stone Sentinel, is a feat for those daring to take high adventure. The second tallest of the Seven Summits, climbers should not be deceived by a non-technical climbing route – this mountain will not be easy. However, the 360-view of the Andes mountain range, next to the aluminum cross that marks the highest point outside of Asia, will be worth every step!
Full of rich history, towering walls of rock, and a strong climbing community, the Aconcagua trek will have you walking in the footsteps of the Incas, European explorers, and record-breaking athletes. This is a feat you won’t forget!
World Class Guides
With over 20 years of experience, our guides are Aconcagua experts. Our global staff is highly trained in a range of mountaineering skills, and our experience gives us one of the highest summit success rates on the mountain.
The TEP Community
The Explorer’s Passage not only prides itself on exceptional participant support, but goes above and beyond a normal traveling experience to create community before, during, and after your experience. Though this trip may only be three weeks, the friendships and connections you create will last a lifetime. Trekking Aconcagua with TEP will create a community unlike any you’ve experienced on other summit adventures.
Adventure Highlights
-
Venture to the top of the Western Hemisphere as you follow in the footsteps of some of the bravest explorers in history.
-
Earn a 360-degree view of the Andes Mountains that only those daring enough to climb Aconcagua will ever see.
-
Join the Explorer’s Passage community and build friendships with your climbing team that will last a lifetime.
Expedition Details
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Countries: Argentina
-
Host City: Mendoza, Argentina
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Duration: 21 Days/20 Nights
-
Accommodations: 5 Nights Hotel / 13 Nights Camping / 2 Nights Hotel or Camping*
-
Adventure Activities: Trekking
-
Adventure Activity Level: Explorer**
-
Guest-to-Guide Ratio: ~ 3:1
*Subject to change, as expedition duration may vary. There are two buffer days built into the itinerary in case of weather or other delays on the mountain. If those days are needed, the team will spend more time camping on the mountain, and if they are not needed then the team will spend an additional two nights in a hotel in Mendoza after the climb.
**Please refer to our Trip Activity Level Guide or speak to one of our Adventure Consultants at 855-208-6800 to determine if this is the right trip for you.
Expedition Itinerary
Daily Itinerary Overview
DAY 1: Arrival and Welcome Dinner
DAY 2: Cultural Tour Experience and Gear Checks
DAY 3: Scenic Drive to Park Entrance
DAYS 4-20: up to 17 days of trekking on Route Normal. Expect to walk 5-14 hours per day on this segment of the adventure, at a maximum elevation of 22,841 feet. Terrain varies, and includes several steep ascents, high winds, and cold temperatures.
DAY 21: Departure
You can obtain a complete detailed Aconcagua 2021 itinerary by emailing info@explorerspassage.com or by clicking HERE.
Expedition Start Date
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Official Start Date: January 4, 2021
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Official End Date: January 24, 2021
To learn more, please CONTACT US!
Expedition Pricing
Price Per Person (USD / Double Occupancy Tents & Hotels) – $7,975
Note: park permit costs vary by year and season. On average they range from $800 to $1,300 and are not included in the above pricing. This amount is paid upon arrival in Mendoza to the Argentinian park service.
Single Supplement
All rooms/tents are double occupancy. If you would like to book a room/tent for one person (no roommate), please see below:
-
Single supplement hotel – additional $895
-
Single supplement tent – additional $1,800
Flights
Pricing does NOT include international flights to/from Mendoza.
View More Information on Pricing
Accommodations
HOTEL PARK HYATT MENDOZA
The Park Hyatt Mendoza is a five-star hotel located in the center of the city. It boasts a magnificent twentieth century French academy neoclassical façade and prestige. Located opposite the historic Plaza Independencia, 15 minutes from the international airport, 30 minutes from Mendoza’s exclusive wineries, and 90 minutes from the main ski resorts, this is a prestigious destination for anyone who visits Mendoza for leisure or business (or to climb a mountain!). There will be no shortage of views or spirits as this hotel is surrounded by vineyard landscapes at the foot of the Andes, and situated in one of the Great Wine Capitals.
Visit the hotel website here.
AYELEN HOTEL PENITENTES
The Ayelen Hotel in Penitentes is located just minutes away from the trailhead of Route Normal on Aconcagua. This “hotel at the foot of the mountain” offers exceptional views year round, as it is the lodging closest to the park. Its location provides a great stay for travelers looking for a view as well as explorers looking for an epic mountain ascent.
Visit the hotel website here.
CAMPING
On the Expedition to Aconcagua you will have a rugged mountain camping experience that is consistent with expeditions of this nature. Along with your tent mate, you will be responsible for setting up your tent and assisting the team and guides in food preparation and clean up. Each two-climber team will sleep in a three-person tent along with their gear.
Please note that bathroom access will be limited on the trail. While trekking, you will be expected to carry your waste to the next camp. The Base Camp will have outhouses while other camps will have permanent tented bathrooms.
On our “Explorer” level adventure, a team mentality is important to the overall success and enjoyment of the expedition.
*singles-occupancy available upon request. See the Pricing tab for more details.
Why Explore Aconcagua with TEP?
Aconcagua, also known as the Stone Sentinel, is a feat for those daring to take high adventure. The second tallest of the Seven Summits, climbers should not be deceived by a non-technical climbing route – this mountain will not be easy. However, the 360-view of the Andes mountain range, next to the aluminum cross that marks the highest point outside of Asia, will be worth every step!
Full of rich history, towering walls of rock, and a strong climbing community, the Aconcagua trek will have you walking in the footsteps of the Incas, European explorers, and record-breaking athletes. This is a feat you won’t forget!
World Class Guides
With over 20 years of experience, our guides are Aconcagua experts. Our global staff is highly trained in a range of mountaineering skills, and our experience gives us one of the highest summit success rates on the mountain.
The TEP Community
The Explorer’s Passage not only prides itself on exceptional participant support, but goes above and beyond a normal traveling experience to create community before, during, and after your experience. Though this trip may only be three weeks, the friendships and connections you create will last a lifetime. Trekking Aconcagua with TEP will create a community unlike any you’ve experienced on other summit adventures.
Adventure Highlights
-
Venture to the top of the Western Hemisphere as you follow in the footsteps of some of the bravest explorers in history.
-
Earn a 360-degree view of the Andes Mountains that only those daring enough to climb Aconcagua will ever see.
-
Join the Explorer’s Passage community and build friendships with your climbing team that will last a lifetime.
-
Expedition Details
-
Countries: Argentina
-
Host City: Mendoza, Argentina
-
Duration: 21 Days/20 Nights
-
Accommodations: 5 Nights Hotel / 13 Nights Camping / 2 Nights Hotel or Camping*
-
Adventure Activities: Trekking
-
Adventure Activity Level: Explorer**
-
Guest-to-Guide Ratio: ~ 3:1
*Subject to change, as expedition duration may vary. There are two buffer days built into the itinerary in case of weather or other delays on the mountain. If those days are needed, the team will spend more time camping on the mountain, and if they are not needed then the team will spend an additional two nights in a hotel in Mendoza after the climb.
**Please refer to our Trip Activity Level Guide or speak to one of our Adventure Consultants at 855-208-6800 to determine if this is the right trip for you.
-
Expedition Itinerary
Daily Itinerary Overview
DAY 1: Arrival and Welcome Dinner
DAY 2: Cultural Tour Experience and Gear Checks
DAY 3: Scenic Drive to Park Entrance
DAYS 4-20: up to 17 days of trekking on Route Normal. Expect to walk 5-14 hours per day on this segment of the adventure, at a maximum elevation of 22,841 feet. Terrain varies, and includes several steep ascents, high winds, and cold temperatures.
DAY 21: Departure
You can obtain a complete detailed Aconcagua 2021 itinerary by emailing info@explorerspassage.com or by clicking HERE.
Expedition Start Date
-
Official Start Date: January 4, 2021
-
Official End Date: January 24, 2021
To learn more, please CONTACT US!
-
Expedition Pricing
Price Per Person (USD / Double Occupancy Tents & Hotels) – $7,975
Note: park permit costs vary by year and season. On average they range from $800 to $1,300 and are not included in the above pricing. This amount is paid upon arrival in Mendoza to the Argentinian park service.
Single Supplement
All rooms/tents are double occupancy. If you would like to book a room/tent for one person (no roommate), please see below:
-
Single supplement hotel – additional $895
-
Single supplement tent – additional $1,800
Flights
Pricing does NOT include international flights to/from Mendoza.
View More Information on Pricing
-
Accommodations
HOTEL PARK HYATT MENDOZA
The Park Hyatt Mendoza is a five-star hotel located in the center of the city. It boasts a magnificent twentieth century French academy neoclassical façade and prestige. Located opposite the historic Plaza Independencia, 15 minutes from the international airport, 30 minutes from Mendoza’s exclusive wineries, and 90 minutes from the main ski resorts, this is a prestigious destination for anyone who visits Mendoza for leisure or business (or to climb a mountain!). There will be no shortage of views or spirits as this hotel is surrounded by vineyard landscapes at the foot of the Andes, and situated in one of the Great Wine Capitals.
Visit the hotel website here.
AYELEN HOTEL PENITENTES
The Ayelen Hotel in Penitentes is located just minutes away from the trailhead of Route Normal on Aconcagua. This “hotel at the foot of the mountain” offers exceptional views year round, as it is the lodging closest to the park. Its location provides a great stay for travelers looking for a view as well as explorers looking for an epic mountain ascent.
Visit the hotel website here.
CAMPING
On the Expedition to Aconcagua you will have a rugged mountain camping experience that is consistent with expeditions of this nature. Along with your tent mate, you will be responsible for setting up your tent and assisting the team and guides in food preparation and clean up. Each two-climber team will sleep in a three-person tent along with their gear.
Please note that bathroom access will be limited on the trail. While trekking, you will be expected to carry your waste to the next camp. The Base Camp will have outhouses while other camps will have permanent tented bathrooms.
On our “Explorer” level adventure, a team mentality is important to the overall success and enjoyment of the expedition.
*singles-occupancy available upon request. See the Pricing tab for more details.
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