ECUADOR-ARGENTINA EXPEDITION 22 DAYS ITINERAY ROUND TRIP OVER THE AMAISSING ANDES
At you arrival EAI staff pick-up form the Airport to the hotel for your first night at the hotel in Quito. We will spend 9 days in Ecuador for a properly acclimatization for climbing 5 summits along the avenue of the volcanoes, 4 in Ecuador 1 in Argentina the roof of the America "Aconcagua (6962m. (22,825ft)’’. The climbing will begin in Ecuador with a climbing acclimatization Pasochoa (4199m/13,773ft) Guagua Pichincha (4794m /15,724ft) or Ruco Pichincha (4627m (15,176ft.) E. A. I. propose the three following mountains to begin the "real" adventure climb: Iliniza North at (5125mt / 16,810ft) good mountain for beginning your acclimatization. Cotopaxi volcano (5897m/19,342), The volcanoes of Ecuador are well known among climbers.
Or if do you like so much climbing Mt. Chimborazo here is a short description.
Chimborazo is the furthest point from the center of the earth (due to our planet's equatorial 'bulge') Our expedition to the highest mountain in Ecuador during the 9-day itinerary, following a thorough acclimatization program and glacier skills training on Packed with climbing activity and variety technical equipment a natural mountaineering environment.
The 22-days trip is enables us to experience the landscape, culture and people of the Andean country. During the expedition, we climb 5 volcanoes. The first two high objectives in Ecuador provide good acclimatization before we move south on to Aconcagua in Argentina.
EAI. Expedition beginning in the middle of the world in Ecuador “In south America” with beautiful Volcanoes with good acclimatized. Your expedition continues follow down of South America. Immediately we meet the Andes massif Mt. Aconcagua.
Ecuadorian Alpine Institute proposes the two high mountains peak to begin the "real" adventure following on the Andes.
The team spent one or tow wonderful nights in Mendoza enjoying good food, plenty of wine Etc. EAI guide arranges and made the Permit for Aconcagua National Park, how would be a busy day since the office was only open from 9 AM to 1 PM. Luckily the guide had pre-paid for each climber the day before we go on our regular Itinerary and we received our permits without difficulty.
NOTE PLEASE THAT: Aconcagua is not a trek only, it is a mountaineering expedition to. Although it is a non-technical ascent, it is a long and extremely tiring climb at altitude.
ACCLIMATIZATION Pasochoa (4199m/13,773ft)
ACCLIMATIZATION Pichincha (4794m /15,724ft)
ACCLIMATIZACTION Iliniza North (5.125m/16,810ft)
Volcano Cotopaxi 5.897m (19.786ft/)- Words active volcanoe. Make the cotopaxi summit febore tog go to South America.
Aconcagua Mouintain at 6,959tm (22,825ft) – The roof of the America
 - Hike up to Pichincha massif
Day 1: Arrival to Quito. Pick up in the airport transfer IN to your hotel available. Hotel Embassy
Day 2: ACCLIMATIZATION Pasochoa (4199m/13,773ft)
We depart at 8.30 a.m. towards the 30 km south of Quito located Cerro Pasochoa at 4199m.(13773ft) It is an ancient and highly eroded volcano which has been inactive since the last ice age. We drive until the car park from where we follow the track as it contours the eastside of the mountain heading towards the rocky peak. This easy ascent will take us 3-4 hours to reach the summit. Rest for one hour, lunch in this time, and coming down to the parking car for 2 hours hiking down, bay our car back to Quito in the afternoon. Hotel Embassy. (B./BL./--)
Day 3: Ruco Pichincha (4794m /15,724ft)
We take our first acclimatization ascent on the 4794m (15,724ft) Ruco Pichincha is a very good mountain for beginning the process to acclimatize, we do have to rout here on this mountain one is just hike up the arrive at the hem summit, the other one is more interesting, you learn to climb but the Volcanic rack, we do climb direct for the reach of the mountain we do use rope for protect you for safe climb with the harness and pruxicks, on this way we do cross the dead pass, were is impressive to learn how you can make the difficult pass, after here you can go easy to the top. From this reach you can see the Quito City as well and other very nice panoramas to. Quito is nestled on the slopes of this beautiful Andes mountain. Our primary goal here is to help each team member begin testing his or her response to higher elevation and to give our bodies a chance to get used to altitude, while enjoying the many photographic opportunities. In the afternoon drive back to Quito. Hotel Embassy. (B./BL./--)
Day 4: Refugio ILINIZAS (4.600m/15,088ft)
After breakfast a mid-morning departure from Quito to Ilinizas and to the parking lot. We travel for the Panamericana high way, We passing for very nice and agriculture areas and very grin areas and many Volcanoes on front of us you can see nice view and good time for pictures too. We will be arrival a remote area called “paramo” that is to an area called la Virgén. From here it is a 3 hours hike up to the refuge with our full back packing on us, the refuge is situated at 4,600m. Dinner and sleep in the refuge.
Day 5: ILINIZA NORTE (5.125m/16,810ft) Wake-up early in the morning at 5 AM. Breakfast. and departure for our 5,125m summit day attempt on Iliniza North. This peak is normally a fairly straight forward climb that sometimes requires for acclimatization days the trail on this mountain is send and Rock almost difficult for fine the way, if the water condition is bad with cloud for sure is very ease for last the way and last the person too. On one part of the way we will be use a fixed rope for pass or negotiate "Death Pass." After this pass we have the summit. Three hours average to reach the summit. Pictures time, Lunch. Descent for one 1,1/2 to refuge, resting before to going down to the parking lot at our private car 4x4 transportation will take us to hotel near to Cotopaxi National Park for one hour driving and put on our hotel resting night. Hotels, La Estacón, La Ciénega or Volcano Land.
Day 6: Cotopaxi Glaciers SCHOOL
From Tambopaxi we live from the hotel after breakfast where our driving destination ends at the Cotopaxi car park, situated at (4550m/14,924ft.) From here we have a forty-five minute hike up to the Jose Rivas Refuge on the Cotopaxi flank north West at 4800m (15,744ft.)
We do continue adjusting to altitude acclimatization. We go on the glacier at 10h30 AM. And engage in the moderate glacier section a good activity. Where well be familiarize ourselves with the various climbing techniques, equipment work for climbing. Our guide get to you on a glacier skills all of techniques necessary for climbing the high peaks like Cayambe, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo. Etc. Etc. Etc... and others mountains, too. We'll be learn and practice rope-handling, glacier travel snow climbing and basic crevasse rescue skills and safety techniques, all the general procedures for highest mountains climbing peaks. After 6 hours training we can back to refuge and continue down back to Tambopaxi again. (B./BL./--)
Day 7: COTOPAXI JOSE RIVAS HUTT Today we do have a mild morning resting on Tambopaxi. After a big Lunch in tambopaxi we can move up the Cotopaxi Refugio (4800m/15,744ft.) After arrival at the hut, we will enjoy a hot tea and a short rest before a training to the handling rope nuts, Pruxiks etc for safety climbi in the mountains, rest, delicious dinner relax evening around 5:30pm.Of course we Prepar our mountain gear for a midnight departure for Cotopaxi day summit. Early dinner and early bed usually by 6:30 P.M.
 - (Mi gran Jefe Ramiro Sentado, llegando a la cumbre del coto)(Cotopaxi summit on Jan. Tuesday 12th 2010
Day 8: Cotopaxi-summit (5897m/19,427ft) Wake up at midnight. Breakfast and equipment check-up. We leave the refuge at 1:00 A.M. We will pass a group of uniform slopes and ice ramps of 30 and 35 degrees before reaching a glacier platform. We enjoy one of the spectacular color displays in the Andes. From this point we see the valley below us where the morning sunrise welcomes us with incredible colors. Our route will pass under a base of rock 400 feet wide called Yanasacha. The quichua name says it all, its a black wall of impressive size. The Indians called it the route of the moon. Here we start climbing glacier slopes of 35 and 45 degrees, at the top of which we will only have 15 more minutes climb to emerge onto Ecuador's second highest summit: Volcano Cotopaxi at 5897m/19,427ft.) Our approximate climbing time will have been 7 hours. Return to the refuge around 9 or 10:00 A.M. Rest and hike back down to our car park. Pick up our car and drive to Terms Resort Papallacta hots spring. (B./BL./--)
Day 9: Resting full day In Papallacta HOT SPRINGS. The hydrothermal value of Termas de Papallacta's Hot Springs is thanks to Papallacta's location between two volcanoes, Volcano Cayambe and Volcano Antisana. The source temperature of the thermal baths varies between 30°C and 70°C (86°F and 158°F). At the pools the temperature ranges from 36°C to 40°C (97°F to 104°F). Papallacta´s thermal waters contain sulfates, sodium, calcium, chloride and traces of magnesium which are odourless, colourless but have a slightly salty taste. Besides improving intestinal function, the baths' curative properties are also anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and anti-rheumatic. Ecuadorian Medical Federation.Afer Lunch at 3pm we caming back to Quito for take the flight down to Mendoza.From Quito flight to Mendoza in the evening we do leave around 9:45pm. Arriving in Mendoza 11:30am on day 10, transfer IN with EAI guide. Map of Aconcagua Mouintain at 6,959tm (22,825ft) – The roof of the America.
 - 7am. In the background Aconcagua.
Day 10: TRANSFER IN TO MENDOZA – PERMITS ARRANGEMENT FOR ACONCAGUA PROVINCIAL PARK – PUENTE DEL INKA.
To day we can make the transfer IN at Mendoza city. EAI expeditions tour leader finalized on the Aconcagua Provincial Park all the permits from our group. Here, we must complete our applications to enter the park for climb the mountain. Ecuadorian Alpine Institute meets all permit charges, so all you will need is your passport, a copy of your insurance certificate and a biro. Once these minimal formalities are completed this morning on Mendoza before to continue our drive! We do use 1 hour for all this papers, you have time for exchange the local money, by water Etc. Immediately we can cache our privat mini bus how to drive out form Mendoza city for 2 hours just to Uspallacta village how is on the way N 7 for eat lunch at very good Restaurant (don Pato) delicious local cuisine (Beef the Chorizo with read Wine) or other local very good cuisine.
Around 5pm we can leave out from Uspallacta just to Puente del Inca another 2 hours, we do arrive on Puente del Inca around 7pm. Hotel at Puente del Inca, the altitude here is 2800m the same altitude of Quito. In my experiences I suggest to not sleep in Mendoza city hotel, which they have a highest temperature around 35-40-43 degrees Celsius, especially in January. I propose to move directly and not use the ire conditioned from the hotel. In my experience and the group felt a pain we do had cough and throat very dry, we thought we had the flu, all members of the group buy vitamin C in abundance, then I know that was this disease was caused by air conditioning from the room which is cold temperature, when you go outside it is change the temperature you have again worm temperature when you leaving from your room, your body is not acclimatized for this continue changes.
It is for this reason that I prefer to go direct to Puente del Inka where we are at the same altitude of Quito at 2800m. and without air conditioning especially this itinerary already has pre acclimatizing in Ecuador. Dinner and resting full recover night. From Mendoza to Puente del Inka is 4 hours drive direct, is 180 Kilometers on the rout N 7, this rout go to Chile as well.
 - Hike up over the playa ancha
Day 11: HOSTERI PUENTE DEL INCA RESTING FULL DAY. SWUMING AT THE THERMALS BAT. CHEQUE IN ON THE ORNOES GUARDA PARQUES.
In 1925 he built the Hosteria Puente del Inka which accounted for its time a real luxury to attending the most important personalities.
On the way to Las Cuevas (border with Chile) can enjoy this curious geological formation, while one of the most famous hot spring resorts of Argentina. Bathing in these waters are recommended for very different conditions, and added to the uniqueness of this natural monument and surrounding landscape Puente del Inca make a place unique.
Located on the Cordillera de los Andes, 2800 meters above the sea, the Puente del Inca, Andean is a place famous for its natural bridge, unique geological curiosity in the world and declared a Natural Monument. The bridge has been formed by the action of mineral waters. The river flow is pushed through sediments deposited at the bottom of a trough and then hardened by the hot springs. These give the area its color of oranges, yellows and ochre’s, and any objects that are placed underneath a hardness such by the impregnation of mineral salts that acquires an appearance "petrified".
On the right bank is home to the famous thermal baths, with five sources of the same type but of different temperatures and components ranging from 34 to 38 degrees. The history of the bridge begins with the Inca Trail and its legends. It is assumed that he was known and frequented by this culture to harness the waters with healing properties. His fame, justly, is mainly due to its thermal baths. There are buildings on the side and under the bridge with small pools where the water runs hot spring, which comes from natural springs. In the morning of to day you can go for swimming, small hike, you filing free resting half day or you have time for check your personal climbing gear how you bring up on the mountain.
After lunch around 2pm our tour leader meet you for make all ready for the next big day. All members of the group go up to Horcones entrance with your permits for CHECK IN, because the next day we can beginning to hike at 7am in the morning from Horcones control. De guarda parques open normally at 9am. From Hosteria Puente del Inka at Horcones is 3 k. we can hike or go by car after our check in we do coming back to the hosteria bay the same way.
Immediately, we sort out our bags for the mules, as these will be taken early the next morning and delivered to Plaza de Mulas, our next stopping point at base camp. Dinner and Sleep. (B./--/--)
 - Check INto Plaza de Mulas
Day 12: PUENTE DEL INKA - ORCONES – CONFLUENCIAS – PLAZA DE MULAS.
Breakfast at 6:15am. We catch a private car from Hosteria Puente del Inka for 15 minutes to meet the Horcones guarda parques entrance, were we was had yesterday ready our CHECK IN for passing very early at 7 am. Normally it is open at 9am.
This day we begin our approach to Aconcagua. Mules will carry all of our expedition food and equipment. Enabling us to enjoy this spectacular day hike with a light daypack. The trail follows the Horcones River to the junction of the Lower and the Upper Horcones River. After crossing the Lower Horcones on a footbridge, we continue up the river valley towards Confluencia (3400mts.) where we will pass this intermediate Camp. From Horcones to Confluencia we can hike for 2h25, here we do have rest for 1-hour, drink a hot café, for continue our long rout how with for us to day.
Were the others climbers use for spend three nights at Confluencia in order to adequately acclimatize for climbing Aconcagua. EAI groups coming here with very good acclimatize from Ecuador after climbing Mt. volcano Cotopaxi at 5897mts. This is a tough day - taking about 11-12 hours to reach the base camp Plaza de Mulas. We start relatively early at 7 am, armed with no less than 4 litters of water per person, as the valley that stretches ahead is hot, and dusty, even though a river runs across the wide plain of the valley floor.
After 4 hours of walking, along a very gentle rise, and avoiding river crossing, if possible, in order to keep our boots dry, the valley splits, and the route swings to the right (north). Here, we rest for lunch and prepare for the sudden rise in altitude that will accompany the afternoon's stroll. The path rises steeply to complete the hardest day of the expedition, so far. By the time we land in Plaza de Mulas, we will have climbed nearly 1,481 miters during te day.
We settle into our base camp tents, and get to know the local staff how will support us from this point onwards. There will be a mess tent dedicated to our team, which we can use at any time - for meals, for meetings, for socializing or for simply passing the time of day. Set up our camp at 4200mts. Plaza de Mulas base Camp.
To day we do hike from Horcones to plaza de Mulas around 24 kilometers. All this way up we do use 11h20 minutes, with same group 12 hours. (B./BL./D)
 - E.A.I. leader prepare all for the next day.
Day 13: AFTER A LOGN DAY FROM YESTERDAY YOU NEED TO RECOVER ALL THE ENERGY (RESTING FULL DAY)
Today is just for rest full day and recover our energy on our body at the new altitude on Aconcagua at Plaza de Mulas base camp at 4200mts. After the previous day's hard walking.
A day off, allows everyone to readjust and to get ready for the ongoing climb upwards. EAI will be supplied with a breakfast, lunch and dinner every day we are in the base camp, interspersed by hot drinks being provided regularly, and with drinking water being made readily available to ensure a good level of hydration.
In the Afternoon the expedition leader will prepare a list of what to take. At the same time, loads will be prepared for the local porters to carry with them, which ensures you will only have to carry your own personal equipment, with all group stores and food being taken by the porters who support the team.
Overnight at base camp Plaza de Mulas. (B./BL./D)
 - Hike up to nido de condors.
Day 14: Hike up camp 1 Nido de Condores at (5,559m/ 17,100ft) our first sleep at this high altitude for look our good acclimatization.
After Breakfast we move up at 9:30 am from the Base camp Plaza de Mulas. We catch our food, gear to deposit at Nido de Condores Camp in preparing enough logistic at the camp 1 for the next expedition days on the very high altitude before to atake at the Summit. Today we carry gear up toward Camp I (17,100ft). From our base camp in Plaza de Mulas we follow the trail as it gradually switchbacks up steep screen slopes to the rock spires that mark Canada Camp at (5000m/16,500Ft) were we pass and follow up at Nido de Condores our next camp 1. This usually takes 5-6 hours, set up the tents; you have time for take a nicer pictures, if the weather condition are good you can see from here the sun set like in the ocean. Dinner at high altitude. Overnight at Nido de Condores to look at our acclimatization before to go at our next high camp 2 Colera at 5890m. (19,437fee) (B./BL./D)
Tag 19: Heute machen wir unseren ersten Ausflug auf den Berg. Wir klettern weiter nach oben und werden auch in einem Camp weiter oben am Berg schlafen. Dies dient der Akklimatisation. Wir verbringen die Nacht im Nido de Candors Camp 1. Da wir uns schon in Ecuador sehr gut akklimatisiert haben, kann sich unser Team den Sonnenuntergang in aller Ruhe ansehen. Wir geniessen die Ruhe und lassen die letzten Tage am Berg revue passieren. Diese Nacht am Berg ist sehr wichtig. Erfahrungen in der Vergangenheit haben gezeigt, dass eine Nacht in den höheren Gegenden unserem Körper sehr gut tut, und es eine grosse Erleichterung ist in den nächsten Tagen. Wir können uns dem Berg mit mehr Energie und weniger Schwierigkeiten widmen. Übernachtung im Camp 1 in Nido de Condores auf (5559m/17100ft).
Tag 20/21: Erster Gipfelversuch: Heute starten wir mit den letzten Vorbereitungen für den Gipfel. Wir haben 3 Tage Zeit den Gipfel zu erreichen. Dies gibt uns die Möglichket im Falle von schlechtem Wetter umzukehren und einen erneuten Versuch zu starten. Mit einem frühen Start und guten Verhältnissen ist der Gipfel in ungefähr 9 Stunden zu erreichen.
 - Colera Camp at 5790m
Day 16: Plaza de Mulas – Nido de Condores – Camp 2 Colera 8 hours hike up.
After breakfast we can move at 9am again up to arrive at our camp II COLERA how is a bid more high from Berlin camp, Colera camp is situated at 5970m. (19569Fee) 40 meters higher like Berlin.
To day we can make our first foray day on to the mountain; from Plaza de Mulas to Colera we do have 1600m. In the first 3 hours by climbing we meet to Canadian Camp, continue our climbing by the switchbacks we do pass cambio de pendiente from here we do use 1 more hours for arrive at Nido de Condores, short resting here, eat, drink for continue our climbing for another 3 hours, we follow the head trail up for the same rout to Berlin camp by many switchbacks here you hike more slow like the normal speed you filing lost oxygen as well after 3 hours in this way we meet the Berlin camp, where is many people with for hems summit day, from this point we do cross just the last traversed part, after climbing a nice rimaya rack wed o meet the Colera camp, were our tents are ready for resting full afternoon.
The evening can be spent "looks like on the beach" watching the sunset to the western reach, as it settles down behind Bonnet Peak. This is a really useful day, and past experience has shown that by sleeping on the mountain now, our acclimatization will be given a huge boost, that will enable us to tackle the mountain with more energy and less difficulty, later on. Camp ll at Colera at (5970m/19,569ft) Dinner and Overnight.
EAI Leader check the meteorology every day by the guarda parkes by radio, if the weather condition is confirm by Aconcagau park, the next day we can move up for make the aconcagua summit, with out wit other day for this you gold. If so we can preparing all the personal gear at this afternoon for the next morning to climbing. (B./BL./D)
 - Hike from the Independencia comp to summit
Day 17: Summit attempt to Acocncagua.
We awake at 04h a.m. to check the weather for the day. If the EAI leader and guides agree to go, then everyone needs to get ready for the big day. After a breakfast, and as much to drink as time permits, it's out into the cold pre-dawn night, for a start no later than 5a.m. From Colera camp we beginning to climbing up for the regular switchbacks after 45 minutes we can meet the way how coming from the Berlin camp, here we joining many other climbers to. Around 6:15am the sun-risen is came up with very magnificence view from the Andes, continue on the way up with slow hike after many other switchbacks we do meet another hut (Independencia camp) 6,377m. From here, the route crosses the side of the mountain over screen to break out at the start of the traverse that leads to the foot of a large gully leading down from the Summit Ridge. Same times form Independencia we do need to put on our crampons the entire rout is with snow, after crossing the side immediately we hike on the traverse how is easy, we do meet a rock how is told looks like a gendarme (I say it) This rock is the sentinel how he watch to the traverse and he watch at beginning the canaleta as well, after cross the sentinela we do climbing for long time up.
This is the Canaleta, which gives the most strenuous climbing. Eventually it leads to the Summit Ridge and stupendous views straight down the south face of Aconcagua. A 35-minute traverse leads across rocky ground and a well-defined path to a short scramble immediately below the top. This leads, without difficulty, to the final steps that lead to the small summit plateau. Here, a cross marks the highest point in the western and southern hemispheres. We have between Nido de Condores to Aconcagua Summit 1399mts. Of altitude, we use around 8-9 hours up and 4-5 hours down. After reaching the summit, celebrating the ascent and taking photographs, we will descend by the normal route pass the Independencia Camp again to our arrive at Colera were is our tents how with for our group. Were we doing spending the last night here in the high altitude. Dinner and resting full night. (B./BL./D)
Day 18: Second day to summit attempt: Today is scheduled for rest only and preparing for our next long summit day push, we spend the day at Colera Camp ll for EAI groups, Overnight.
Summit Bid Day. We have two days in which to reach the summit. This gives us spare time in case of bad weather, but the summit will be attempted on the first day if possible. With an early start, the summit is attainable in about 8 hours up. (B./BL./D)
Two summit days have been scheduled into the itinerary in case of bad weather at any part of the climb. In addition, day 18-19 can also be used as an alternate summit day if climbers return to base camp on that days.
 - Thursday January 21st 2010 summit day of Aconcagua.
Day 19: Last night on the Andes mountain.
Today, we will awake tired but elated. Unlike the previous day, we can afford to let the sunlight bathe and warm our tents before we make an appearance, ready for breakfast. However, once up, it will be a race to get ready and to make a rapid descent down scores to base camp, where the staff will be waiting to share in the excitement of our ascent. We should all have retuned to base camp, by mid-afternoon at the latest, which will give us plenty of time for a shower, to relax and to prepare our bags for the walkout.
Our final lunch and dinner will be especially welcome, and dutifully prepared, as ever - and no doubt accompanied by beer and wine to help the celebrations take root. Overnight at Plaza de Mulas. (B./BL./D)
Day 20: Resting full day at Plaza de Mulas.
After the summit day we have a full resting time in Plaza de Mulas, for a recover the full power on our body’s for the next day hiking back down.
(B./BL./D)
 - Enjoying a resting day in Mandoza city
Day 21: Exit National Park and return to Mendoza
Today is a long day's trek all the way down the Horcones Valley to the National Park entrance. We will need to start early today (no later than 9 o'clock, if possible) in order to make the journey all the way back to Mendoza. The walk will take about 8 hours, with little time to linger over lunch. After arriving back at the gate, at about 4 p.m., therefore, we then have a 4-hour road journey back to town, where we would expect to be back in the hotel, in time for a quick turnaround, and shower, before heading off for a restaurant at about 9 p.m. along with our local guides in order to celebrate our expedition (which is when the locals go out to eat anyway.)(RESTAURANTE FRANCIS) here you eat very but very good Argentina cuisine. (hotel Aconcagua 4 starts)(or Plaza Hotel 5 starts) (B./BL./--)
Day 22: Fly from Mendoza to Buenos Aires or Santiango de Chile.
Today, we fly from Mendoza to Buenos Aires and a hotel right the centre of the city. This gives very quick access to the main shopping areas, as well as to the dockside area, which has recently been developed. Within easy reach of the hotel, therefore, you can shop for the latest polo tack or "Gucci" handbags, sample traditional restaurants or relax in modern eateries, catering to a wide range of tastes, from steak to wok. Or if do you catch your International home this day well be very good for you. Other ways do you need another extra day in one of the city’s i mention for you Fly back to home.
Buenos Aires in Argentina and Santiaga de Chile in Chile buoyant are a largest city’s in Latin America and the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world. According to peoples' wishes, the leader can arrange a city sightseeing tour, or a guided visit to a local ecological reserve. Alternatively, you might fancy a tango lesson, or try your hand at riding "gaucho" style. After a full day, in the early evening, we leave for the airport and each the flight back for your home. (B.)(If you flight is not much early.)
NOTE:
IF WE DO HAVE A VERY GOOD SUSESFUL CLIMBING AND COMING BACK ARELY ONE DAY TO MENDOZA WE CAN MAKE THE WINE TOUR.
City tour in Mendoza (740mts) or a rest day on the City. Exploring the charming city of Mendoza, in the heart of wine country, is always a highlight of this trip. This is a good day to wander about the town, enjoy the many parks, visit walk at the cafes, delicious local cuisine, and take care of last hours or day in Mendoza.
Aconcagua Expedition Dates & Prices
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Dates:
Arrive IN Ecuador Departure OUT from Mendoza Availability
January 07, 2011 January 28, 2011 Availability
Price:
US $5,275.00
Deposit: US $900.00
E.A.I Land Costs Include:
- All transportation and Hotel accommodation in Ecuador-Argentina (double occupancy)(how is described on the Itinerary)
- All tents cooking gear for the climbs
- All meals while in the mountains
- Guides (Bilingual guides)
- Porters for the group gear
- Cook during the expedition
- Mules for carry the gear at the base camp. Up and down.
E.A.I. Land Costs Do Not Include: - All International round-trip airfares
- All park fees and climbing permits for participants
- Additional hotels, meals and transportation should the climb end early
- Unscheduled airport shuttles
- Meals, hotels and transportation outside the regular itinerary
- Personal gear
- Single-room supplement for hotels
- Medical/Evacuation trip insurance
- Charges incurred as a result of delays and itinerary changes beyond the control of Ecuadorian Alpine Institute. We recommend travel insurance to cover any unforeseen costs
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcohol and/or bottled drinks
- Personal porters support
IMPORTANT: The client is responsible for additional expenses incurred due to changes/variations in the above itinerary (food, gas, hotels, guide, etc...)
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