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Guides to hiking Aconcagua

Practical, up-to-date guides for your trip: how hard Aconcagua really is, how it compares with Kilimanjaro and the other big peaks, the Confluencia and Plaza Francia treks, permits and guides, the best season and how many days to allow.

How Hard Is It to Hike Aconcagua 2026: Every Level RatedFrom the lagoon walk to the summit: effort, altitude, training.Read the guide →Aconcagua vs Kilimanjaro 2026: How the Big Peaks CompareKilimanjaro, Mont Blanc, Denali and more, side by side.Read the guide →Aconcagua Confluencia Hike 2026: Day Hike & Longer TreksThe lagoon loop, the Confluencia day hike and the longer treks.Read the guide →Aconcagua Permits & Guides 2026: What Each Trip NeedsTickets, trek and ascent permits, guides, insurance and costs.Read the guide →Best Time to Hike Aconcagua 2026: Month by MonthMonth by month for day tours, the day hike and the summit.Read the guide →How Many Days to Climb Aconcagua 2026: ItinerariesSummit itinerary day by day, treks and shorter trips.Read the guide →

Tours

Popular Aconcagua tours

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Andes High Mountain Full-Day Tour Most booked ★ 4.812 hours473 reviews

Andes High Mountain Full-Day Tour
Group tourPuente del IncaAconcagua view

The classic high mountain day from Mendoza: Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca and the Aconcagua viewpoint. A scenic drive with short walks, not a hike.

What's included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Mendoza
  • A guide on board all day
  • Stops at Potrerillos, Uspallata and Puente del Inca
  • Aconcagua park viewpoint and Las Cuevas
  • Cristo Redentor in summer, road permitting
  • Full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours ahead
Rated4.8473 reviews Check dates
Aconcagua Confluencia Camp Hike The real hike ★ 5.012 hours18 reviews

Aconcagua Confluencia Camp Hike
PrivateTo 3,400 mTrail lunch

The day tour that walks into the park: 3 to 4 hours up the Horcones valley to Confluencia, the first camp on the summit route. Private, with a mountain guide.

What's included
  • Private return transport from Mendoza with a driver
  • A professional mountain guide with Aconcagua experience
  • The guided hike to Confluencia camp and back
  • Trail lunch and snacks, poles on request
  • Park entry permit not included
  • Full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours ahead
Rated5.018 reviews Check dates
Aconcagua Normal Route Expedition Summit climb New listing12 days

Aconcagua Normal Route Expedition
GuidedPlaza de Mulas6,961 m

A guided summit expedition on the Normal Route via Plaza de Mulas. A fast 12-day plan: most teams take 18 to 20, so arrive fit and already acclimatised.

What's included
  • Mountain guides and their expenses
  • Meals, tents, mules and cooking gear
  • Transport from Mendoza and back
  • Climbing gear, insurance and porters not included
  • Ask the operator whether the park permit is included
  • Full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours ahead
Duration12 daysNew listing Check dates

Book your spot before you go

A private day hike into the park with a mountain guide: 3 to 4 hours up the Horcones valley to the first camp on the summit route, lunch included.

Check dates for the Confluencia camp hike