Aconcagua Schedule & Prices

2013-2014 Schedule

We now offer teams of 6 climbers with 2 guides on selected dates.
Please contact us with any questions as we look to provide excellent customer service answering your climb and gear questions
Please note: The availability listed on this page reflects changes within the last 48 hours.
Please contact our office for the most up to date availability for each departure.
We are happy to provide specific day to day itineraries for your departure - please email us at : climb@alpineascents.com

Full 6 climber teams will have 2 guides.
Full 10 climber teams will have a total of 3 guides
(Usually 2 guides on the approach and 1 guide meeting at base camp or higher on the mountain, like Camp II or III).
Note: on occasion some teams may have 11 climbers, this has occurred once in the last 3 seasons.

Please purchase trip cancellation insurance (see bottom of page) within 21 days of booking your trip.

November 30, 2013 – December 23, 2013 (10 Climber Team)
Arrive Mendoza 12/1. Depart 12/22.

December 7, 2013 – December 30, 2013 (10 Climber Team)
Arrive Mendoza 12/8. Depart 12/29.

December 14, 2013 – January 6, 2014 (10 Climber Team)
Arrive Mendoza 12/15. Depart 1/5.

December 21, 2013 – January 13, 2014 (10 Climber Team)
Arrive Mendoza 12/22. Depart 1/12.

December 28, 2013 – January 20, 2014 (10 Climber Team)
Arrive Mendoza 12/29. Depart 1/19.

January 4 – January 27, 2014 (6 Climber Team)
Arrive Mendoza 1/5. Depart 1/26.

January 11 – February 3, 2014 (10 Climber Team)
Arrive Mendoza 1/12. Depart 2/2.

January 18 – February 10, 2014 (10 Climber Team)
Arrive Mendoza 1/19. Depart 2/9.

February 1 – February 24, 2014 (10 Climber Team)
Arrive Mendoza 2/2. Depart 2/23

February 8 – March 3, 2014 (6 Climber Team)
Arrive Mendoza 2/9. Depart 3/2.

Land Costs
10 Climber Teams - $4,500.00 (Per Person, Double Occupancy)
6 Climber Teams - $5,300.00 (Per Person, Double Occupancy)

Payments
$700.00 deposit, due with application
Balance due 90 days prior to departure.

Land Costs Include
All land transportation in Argentina
Airport pickup on arrival
Hotel accommodations in Mendoza for one night before and one night after climb based on shared occupancy (climbers descending early may incur extra hotel fees)
Hotel accommodations in Penitentes, Argentina (dormitory style)
Meals: Alpine Ascents pays for all meals from the first night's dinner (on scheduled date) until departure from the mountain. Climbers pay for own meals upon return to Mendoza at the end of the expedition. (Breakfast is included as part of the lodging).
All group climbing gear
All group supplies, such as tents, stoves etc.
Mules
Guides

Land Costs Do Not Include
$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
International round-trip airfare USA - Mendoza
Climbing Permit Fee ($330 - $800, Depending on Season)
Single Room Supplement (Hotels Only)
Argentina Entrance Fee/Reciprocity Fee
Some supplemental snacks such as candy bars - see confirmation materials
Additional hotels, meals & transportation should the climb end early
Final Transfer to airport on completion of trip (due to multiple departure schedules)
Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
All fees for early departure from team (such as non-scheduled mule transport).These fees to be outlined in confirmation materials for early departure.
Personal gear
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Alpine Ascents
Trip cancellation insurance

Aconcagua Cancellation/Refund Policy
Note: Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions. Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.

Each deposit, regardless of amount, includes a $200.00 non-refundable registration fee.
Full refunds, less registration fee, will be provided 90-days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
50% refunds will be provided 60-89 days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
No refunds will be provided 59-days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the 90-day period, as stated above.
All balances are due 90 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified.
Participants whose balances are not received by the 90-day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.

Note: Alpine Ascents reserves the right to waive any fees. As we offer personalized service, we will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible.

Trip Cancellation Insurance
As there are many unforeseen circumstances that may occur during or leading up to the trip, we highly recommend trip cancellation insurance. In many situations, this may be the only way to receive a refund for unused services. In brief, Trip Cancellation insurance may allow you to get reimbursement if you need to cancel your expedition when you are not entitled to a refund from Alpine Ascents.

Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with Travelex.
• If you are signing up online or over the phone our location number is #47-0553.
• For non-technical trips choose the Travel Select plan.
• For technical climbs choose the Travel Select Plan and select the Adventurer Plus Pak during your check out.
• There is a requirement that you sign up for your policy within 21 days of registering for your trip if you have a pre-existing condition.
• The Adventurer Plus Pak must be purchased within 21 days of your trip registration.
• Detailed policy information will be sent upon receipt of your completed application.

Please consider this insurance as evac fees (helicopter) can be very costly.

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