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triple peaks of bolivia with simon yates
aconcagua expedition
IMAGE: Climbers pushing towards the summit of Aconcagua | Angel Armesto
IMAGE: Sajama National Park, Bolivia 20 DAYS 13 NIGHTS CAMPING/
REFUGIO 5 NIGHTS HOTEL 1 NIGHT ECOLODGE
19 BREAKFASTS, 16 LUNCHES AND 14 DINNERS
13 DAY TREK/ MOUNTAINEERING
20 DAYS
2 NIGHTS HOTEL 17 NIGHTS REFUGIO/ CAMPING
19 BREAKFASTS, 17 DAY TREK/
16 LUNCHES MOUNTAINEERING AND 16 DINNERS
• Summit three 6000m peaks in the High Andes with renowned mountaineer Simon Yates
• Climb Aconcagua, South America's highest mountain, and one of the Seven Summits
• Undertake a fully supported expedition including all services above base camp • Learn from Expedition leader Angel Armesto, one of
the most experienced guides on Aconcagua
• Spend time in delightful Mendoza, heart of the
wine country in the north of Argentina
• Climb the normal route with a higher summit success rate
• Experience the excitement of climbing Bolivian volcanoes including Acotango (6052m), Parinacota (6330m) and Sajama (6542m), the highest peak in Bolivia
• Climb with and learn from renowned mountaineer, Simon Yates
• Enjoy expert leadership and support from our qualified, experienced and
inspirational guide team, including Simon and a local climbing team
• Learn about the influential ancient culture of the Aymara people
• Be challenged, fulfilled and captivated by the mountains
of Bolivia on this life affirming expedition
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join La Paz 2 | Drive to Copacabana, transfer to Island of the Sun 3 | Hike the spine of the Island of the Sun and onto Copacabana 4 | Transfer to Condoriri 5/6 | Instruction and practice climbing technique 7 | Ascend Alpamayo Pequeno (5379m) 8 | Climb Cerro Negro (5320m) and return to La Paz 9 | Drive to Sajama village (approx 7 hours) 10 | Climb Acotango (5350m) 11 | Rest day in Sajama, visit hot springs 12 | Trek to Sajama base camp 13 | Climb to Sajama high camp (5700m) 14 | Climb Sajama
Bolivia
Condoriri La Paz Sajama
(6542m) 15 | Return to Sajama village 16 | To Parinacota High camp 17 | Climb Parinacota (6330m) 18 | Return to La Paz 19 | In La Paz (this day may be used earlier in the itinerary as a weather contingency day if required) 20 | Trip concludes La Paz
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees and more. View exact inclusions online.
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Mendoza 2 | Drive to Puente del Inca, gain first views of the South Face of Aconcagua 3 | Trek from Las Cuevas to Tolosa's Glacier 4 | Climb to Santa Elena's summit 5 | Trek to Confluence 6 | Trek to Plaza Francia 7 | Trek to Plaza de Mulas 8 | Acclimatisation day 9/11 | To Camp Canada 12/13 | To Nido de Condores 14 | To Camp Cholera 15/17 | Summit attempt 18 | Descend to base camp 19 | To Mendoza 20 | In Mendoza, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
Peru
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INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION > TECHNICAL GRADE: 2, INTERMEDIATE
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Argentina
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INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION > TECHNICAL GRADE: 1, BASIC
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