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Trekking to Aconcagua National Park
1-day Trekking -Confluencia

Itinerary
Day 1
We will leave Mendoza City, take the international route Nº 7 through the Andes Range, and arrive in Horcones. From there we will take the path that will lead us to the Horcones Lake. After trekking for an hour, we will reach the suspension bridge over Horcones River. Then we will head for the Quebrada del Durazno, where we will rest and admire the landscape.
After going deep into the Park for 2 or 3 hours, we will arrive at Confluencia camp to have our lunch. After getting acquainted with the mountaineering world and some of its costumes, we will go back to Horcones.

Note: The arrival at Confluencia will depend on passanger´s physical conditions, weather, and soil conditions according to the time of the year it be visited. The entry to the Park is not included: Admission price at the park will be AR$ per person.


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Departure & Arrival:
Bus (AR$ 50. return ticket)
From Mondays to Fridays: 6:00 a.m. / 4:50 p.m. from Puente de Inca

Saturdays and Sundays: 7:00 a.m. / 4:50 p.m. from Puente de Inca

Private transfer: 8:00 a.m. / 6 p.m. (suggested)
Availability: Everyday
Time frame: 6-hour trekking
Services included: Bilingual guide, full lunch box, cereal bars, mineral water, and personal insurance
Suggestions: You should wear comfortable clothes, raincoat, and sun cream
Private or regular?
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Puente colgante
Suspention bridge over Horcones River

3-day Trekking - Plaza Francia

Itinerary

Day 1
Time frame: 4-hour Trekking. 
The arrangement to get the permission for the entrance fee to the Aconcagua National Park will be in charge of the guides. The passengers must be present with their passports on hands. Then, we will leave Mendoza City, take the international route Nº 7 through the Andes Range, and arrive in Horcones. From there we will take the path that will lead us to the Horcones Lagune. After trekking for an hour, we will reach the suspension bridge over Horcones River. Then we will head for a stream called Quebrada del Durazno; where we will have lunch, rest, and admire the landscape.
After going deep into the Park for 2 or 3 hours, we will arrive at Confluencia camp. Our assistants will be waiting for us with fresh beverages and some fruits. After putting our things up in the Domo tent, we will go on a little hike to know the surroundings before getting ready for the dinner.

Day 2
Time frame: 8-hour Trekking.

We will have an early breakfast in the Domo and then go to Plaza Francia. In this stretch, the path will take us along the low Horcones River and later to the glacier that feeds the river. Spectacular landscapes will drive us to discover the immense natural amphitheatre of the South Face. We will see a vertical rockface of 3,000 meters, snow, and hanging glaciers that from time to time surprise the visitors with an occasional avalanche. We will have lunch at a place called The Viewpoint, which is a natural platform with the best view of the Aconcagua´s South face, and we will also listen to the climbers’ exciting stories, who have tried to conquer it.
After a rest, the team will go back to Confluencia. Our assistants will give us some snacks while we enjoy the late afternoon and get ready for a good dinner.

Day 3
Time frame: 3-hour Trekking

When we finish preparing our things, we will have breakfast and go back down to Horcones. If the weather allows, and the whole team agrees; we will stop at the thermal baths located in Puente de Inca. Then we will continue to Mendoza City, arriving late in the afternoon.

Characteristics
Departure & Arrival: From 9 a.m. of day 1 to 6 p.m. of day 3
Availability: Everyday
Time frame: 3-day trekking
Services included: Check service-included list
Suggestions: Check recommended equipment list
Private or regular?
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Plaza Francia
Plaza Francia viewpoint

5-day Trekking - Plaza de Mulas

Itinerary

Day 1

The arrangement to get the permission for the entrance fee to the Aconcagua National Park will be in charge of the guides. The passengers must be present with their passports on hands. Then, we will leave Mendoza City, take the international route Nº 7 through the Andes Range, and arrive in Horcones. From there we will take the path that will lead us to the Horcones Lagune. After trekking for an hour, we will reach the suspension bridge over Horcones River. Then we will head for a stream called Quebrada del Durazno; where we will have lunch, rest, and admire the landscape.
After going deep into the Park for 2 or 3 hours, we will arrive at Confluencia camp. Our assistants will be waiting for us with fresh beverages and some fruits. After putting our things up in the Domo tent, we will go on a little hike to know the surroundings before getting ready for the dinner.

Day 2
Time frame: 8-hour Trekking.

We will have an early breakfast in the Domo and then go to Plaza Francia. In this stretch, the path will take us along the low Horcones River and later to the glacier that feeds the river. Spectacular landscapes will drive us to discover the immense natural amphitheatre of the South Face. We will see a vertical rockface of 3,000 meters, snow, and hanging glaciers that from time to time surprise the visitors with an occasional avalanche. We will have lunch at a place called The Viewpoint, which is a natural platform with the best view of the Aconcagua´s South face, and we will also listen to the climbers’ exciting stories, who have tried to conquer it.
After a rest, the team will go back to Confluencia. Our assistants will give us some snacks while we enjoy the late afternoon and get ready for a good dinner.

 

Day 3
Time frame: 8-hour Trekking

We will have an early breakfast in the Domo tent and go to Plaza de Mulas. We will have to take a long and tiring path. We will encounter the first obstacle in Playa Ancha, a large windy beach of loose soil and tiny stones. Surrounded by an amazing landscape, we will be able to observe mounts at an altitude of 5,000 metres.
We will have lunch at a place called Ibañez, halfway through. After having a rest, the team will get ready for the final stage. At this point, it is worth mentioning the very well-known Cuesta Brava, the previous way before arriving at the mysterious world called Plaza de Mulas. Exhausted we will get ready for having a good dinner.

Day 4
Time frame: To be arranged

We will spend this day resting and admiring the huge Aconcagua Mount located in front of us because we had already achieved our goal at this point!
We will also enjoy the unforgettable scenario of Plaza de Mulas surrounded by mountains, glaciers, tents of different sizes and colors, the hotel, and so on. In that place we will be able to know the most important figures within the mountaineering world. Likewise, it will be also possible to have access to the internet, e-mails, public phones, among other services.
Those who are really well-trained will be able to go on a special trekking; whose purpose is to reconnoiter the area of the highest hotel in the world, among other options. The rest of the people will be able to rest and get their strength back in order to set off on the return journey.

Day 5
Time frame: 6 hours

We will prepare everything to leave. Then we will have breakfast and after that we will begin our return journey down the valley to Horcones on a trekking where anecdotes, memories, and unforgettable landscapes will be brought to our minds. We will have lunch halfway through, in Horcones, where we will meet with the transport that will take us to Mendoza City in a nonstop trip. Once we arrive in Mendoza, you will have the chance to take a relaxing hot shower.

Characteristics
Departure & Arrival: From 9 a.m. of day 1 to 6 p.m. of day 5
Availability: Everyday
Time frame: 5-day trekking
Services included: Check service-included list
Suggestions: Check recommended equipment list
Private or regular?
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Grupo
Perfect program to enjoy with friends
Services Included:
grafcioTransfer  in-out (Mendoza – Horcones - Mendoza)
grafcioAssistance to get the permission for admission to the Aconcagua National Park
grafcioExclusive catering and beverages in Confluencia, two (2) full nights in our Domos Geódesicos camp. All lunch boxes.
grafcioExclusive bathrooms, solar energy, carpeted floors, VHF, and BLU
grafcioThe number of trekking guides and assistants will be adjusted according to the amount of people forming part of the team
grafcioRadio to permanently get in touch among ourselves, either to arrange reservations or possible rescues
Services Not Included
grafcioPermission for entrance fee to the Aconcagua National Park
grafcioFoods and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
grafcioPersonal equipment
grafcioPersonal carriers
grafcioExtra expenses due to rescue or for giving up the program
grafcioMedical and travel insurance
grafcioPersonal expenses (beverages, laundry, phone calls, and other items not specified)
grafcioAny other service not mentioned as included

We also offer private activities of different length. If you have any question or request, let us know writing to info@kahuak.com.ar
Recommended equipment:
HANDS
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FEET
grafico1 pair of sheer stockings
grafico1 pair of warm stockings

HEAD

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grafico1 polar cap

BODY
grafico1 T- Shirt
grafico1 Polar coat
grafico1 Windbreaker
grafico1 sheer trouser (better if it brings removable legs)
grafico1 windbreaker trouser (optional)

UNDERWEAR
grafico1 polypropylene or cotton underwear

EYES
grafico1 pair of mountain glasses

SHOES
grafico1 pair of trekking boots or strong trainers

BAG
graficoMedium bag (capacity: 65 lts.)

EXTRAS
graficoSleeping bag (-15º C), razor, a pair of ski/trekking pole


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