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Day 01 Arrival in Mendoza
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Upon arrival in Mendoza, a representative from Imagine Nepal will greet and assist all guests at the airport, ensuring a smooth transfer to the hotel. All team members are advised to arrive on this day. Once settled at the hotel, there will be a gear-checking briefing for the climbing program, followed by a question-and-answer session with a guide to address any queries.
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Day 02 Drive to Penitentes
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After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to the 'Ente Provincial de Turismo' to obtain our climbing permit. The process may take around an hour. Once we have our national park entry permit, we will drive for approximately three hours to reach Penitentes.
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Day 03 Trek to Confluencia
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In the morning, we will pack our double bags and hand them over to our guide, who will arrange mules to carry them. After having breakfast at the hotel, we will drive for around 15 minutes to the Park Entrance. Carrying only light backpacks, we will embark on a picturesque trek through a scenic trail. Although it is a relatively short trek, the beauty of the surroundings makes it worthwhile.
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Day 04 Acclimatization Day
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We will begin the day with an early breakfast and then hike to help our bodies acclimate to higher altitudes. The aim is to ascend by 400-500m in 2-3 hours before returning to camp for rest.
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Day 05 Trek to Plaza de Mulas
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Today, during the climb, we will trek to Plaza de Mulas, our base camp. This is the most extended trek of the expedition, following the Horcones Superior River and ascending beside the Horocones Glacier. The trek may be challenging, but the breathtaking views make it all worthwhile. At Plaza de Mulas, we will have a comfortable base camp with amenities like Wi-Fi, hot showers, wine, and heaters for colder temperatures.
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Day 06 Rest Day
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After the previous day's trek, we will take a day of rest at base camp. This is an excellent opportunity to catch up on laundry, take showers, and enjoy leisurely walks around the camp.
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Day 07 Ascend to Camp 1 or Camp Canada and back
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As part of the acclimatization process, we will ascend to Camp 1 and then descend back to base camp. The climb to Camp 1 is relatively easy, taking around 3 hours. We will spend half a day climbing and the other half resting.
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Day 08 Ascend to Camp 1
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After lunch at base camp, we will start our ascent to Camp 1 in the afternoon and spend the night there.
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Day 09 Ascend to Camp 2
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We will wake up to sunshine and begin our climb to Camp 2 after breakfast. The journey to Camp 2 usually takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, starting with a traverse on a loose moraine before ascending a sloping flat area.
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Day 10 Acclimatization/Ascend to Camp 3 and back
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After breakfast, we will climb to Camp 3 to drop off equipment and continue acclimatizing. All team members must reach Camp 3 to prepare for the summit attempt. After having a packed lunch at Camp 3, we will return to Camp 2 within less than 5 hours. The rest of the day will be dedicated to complete rest.
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Day 11 Ascend to Camp 3
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After breakfast, we will start our ascent to Camp 3 around 10 a.m. The climb usually takes approximately 3 hours. Camp 3 will be our final camp before the summit push.
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Day 12 Ascend to Summit and back to Camp 3
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Depending on weather conditions and wind, we will begin our summit push between 3 and 5 a.m. The ascent can take 6-10 hours, and the descent to Camp 2 can take 2.5 to 4 hours. With longer daylight hours in Argentina, we aim to reach the summit before 4 p.m. and then return to Camp 2.
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Day 13 Reserve Day for weather
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Reserve Day for weather
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Day 14 Reserve Day for weather
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Reserve Day for weather
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Day 15 Descend back to Base Camp/Fly back to Penitentes
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After closing our camp, we will return to base camp within approximately 3 hours. After lunch and a shower, we will fly back to Penitentes by helicopter and then drive to Mendoza.
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Day 16 Visit Winery
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On this day, we will have a free day to visit the Zuccardi wine factory, one of Argentina's largest wine factories. It is a peaceful and relaxing area where we can enjoy a guided tour, have lunch, and taste a variety of wines.
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Day 17 Fly back home from Mendoza
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