My experience at alttitude gained on many expeditions to high mountains has taught me that most people get a chance of acclimatazing if you don´t rush them to go sleep high. Once they are acclimatized you move to high camps but then you don´t want to stay for too long  because your body starts to wear down and your chances of summiting diminish.

Being in good physical condition is the most important requisite for this climb. Previous experience at altitude (15,000 ft. or higher) is very helpful.Usually, the normal route can be climbed all the way to the top without stepping on snow, although some years there can be some in the traverse that leads to the canaleta, and in the canaleta itself. This means, ice axe and crampons are required as well as some familiarity with their use.

Weather in Aconcagua is an important consideration. It can change quickly and unexpectedly. Good clothing and experience with stormy or harsh weather conditions are strongly reccomended.

Day 1: (Jan. 28): flight to Santiago or Buenos Aires

Day 2: arrival in Mendoza. Pick up at the airport. Transfer to Hotel. D

Day 3:Drive (aproximately 4 hours) to Puenta del Inca (8000ft) and check in at the hostel Los Penitentes. B, L, D

Day 4: hike to Confluencia (11,000 ft.) Night in tent. B,L,D

Day 5: Acclimatization hike to Plaza Francia (13,500 ft.) and back to Confluencia. 2nd night in Confluencia. B,L, D.

Day 6: Hike to Base Camp, Plaza de Mulas (14,300 ft). Night in tent. B,L,D.

Day 7: Rest day in Mulas B,L,D.

Day 8: Acclimatization climb to Canada camp (16,000 ft.)Night in Mulas. B,L,D.

Day 9: Carry to Nido de Condores (17,500) and back to Mulas. B,L,D.

Day 10: Rest day in Mulas. B,L,D.

Day 11: Move to Nido de Condores (17,500 ft.). Night in Nido (tent). B,L,D.

Day 12: Carry to Berlin (19,520 ft) and back to Nido. B,L,D.

Day 13: Move to Berlin (Night in hut or tent.) B,L,D.

Day 14, 15 and 16: Summit days. B,L,D.

Day 17: Down to base camp. B,L,D.

Day 18: Hike out to Puente del Inca and drive back to Mendoza. Night in hotel. B,D.

Day 19: (Feb. 16): Fly back home end of trip.

Includes:

• All Hotel and Hostel nights, based on double occupancy
• Ground transportation, including transfers from Mendoza airport to hotel and drop off.
• Scheduled meals (B, L, D)
• Group climbing and cooking gear.
• Base camp and altitude tents
• Peak permit
• Mules for transport of gear and food to base camp and return.
• Guide service with a max. ratio of 4 clients per guide.