Kilimanjaro Schedule & Prices

Machame Route - Climb & Safari (15 Days)

Machame Route Land Costs
Climb & Safari: $6,000.00
Climb Only Option: $4,400.00
Recent price increase is due to new fee imposed by the Tanzanian Government.

June 29 - July 13, 2013
July 8 - July 22, 2013
July 19 – August 2, 2013
July 28 – August 11, 2013
August 6 – August 20, 2013
August 8 – August 22, 2013
August 16 – August 30, 2013 (SOLD OUT)
August 25 – September 8, 2013
September 3 – September 17, 2013

December 8 - December 22, 2013
December 19, 2013 - January 2, 2014
January 1 - January 15, 2014
January 10 - January 24, 2014
January 19 - February 2, 2014
January 29 - February 12, 2014
February 8- February 22, 2014

Machame Route Land Costs
Climb & Safari: $6,000.00
Climb Only Option: $4,400.00
Recent price increase is due to new fee imposed by the Tanzanian Government.

Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania Day 2. Depart Day 14, evening flight based on 15 day itinerary.

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

Dates & Prices are subject to change. Recent price increases due to new Park entrance fees and related fees in Tanzania.

Note: Alpine Ascents offers a 10% discount for those partaking in back-to-back climbs of Mt. Elbrus, and Kilimanjaro two of the seven summits. This combination offers an excellent opportunity to save money and experience two extremely different climbs, while completing two of the seven summits.

Climb Only and Safari Only Options
For those climbers with limited time, we offer a Climb-Only option for this trip at a reduced price. Contact our office for details. For those climber that are interested in family members joining them on the safari after the climb, or for those individuals interested in experiencing the fantastic game parks of Africa without the challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro, we offer a Safari-Only option on each of our departures. Contact our office for details and pricing.

Private Group Programs
Each season Alpine Ascents operates private climbs to Kilimanjaro for organizations, families, fundraising teams and a variety of social groups. Please contact us to assist in arranging your climb and safari, for your team. In most cases we can accommodate your schedule and as always, we will have an Alpine Ascents professional mountain guide lead your climb. For more information, contact our Specialty Travel Coordinator, Kristine Kitayama, at kkitayama@alpineascents.com. Read More

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Land Costs Include
All Tanzania transportation on scheduled dates.
All Hotel accommodations in Tanzania during listed itinerary. (double occupancy)
All group equipment, such as tents, stoves, etc.
All meals (B,L,D) during the climb and safari (Days 3 - 14)
Porters, drivers, guides, park fees and climbing permits

Land Costs Do Not Include
$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
International round-trip airfare Tanzania
Optional Serengeti Balloon Ride ($475.00)
Tanzanian and/or Kenyan visas
Meals, transport, and lodging outside the regular itinerary
Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
All expenses incurred in the event of early departure ( evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)
Personal gear (see gear list)
International vaccinations
Optional Single Room Supplement: (approximately $425.00, hotel rooms only)
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Alpine Ascents International
Tips and gratuities
All prices and dates subject to change.

Kilimanjaro 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.

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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.

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