Aconcagua Price & Policies

Price & Schedule

• Most teams have a maximum of 10 climbers, sometimes we will take 11. Full-size teams will have a total of three guides. Occasionally one guide will meet the team at Base Camp or higher.
• Please contact us with any questions as we look to provide excellent customer service answering your climb and gear questions.
• 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: [email protected]
• Please purchase trip cancellation insurance (see bottom of page).

Price Includes

• All land transportation in Argentina
• Airport pickup on arrival
• Mendoza hotel accommodations before the climb: one night in Mendoza before climb (based on shared occupancy). Note: climbers who descend early may incur additional 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
• Porters to carry group gear included for Normal Route (not personal gear)
• All group supplies, such as tents, stoves, etc.
• Mules to carry gear to Base Camp
• Guides, drivers, park fees
• Speed Ascent only: private summit day guide

Price Does Not Include

• International round-trip airfare
• Climbing permit fee ($850 – $1100, depending on season)
• Single room supplement (hotels only)
• Mendoza hotel accommodations after the climb: Climbers pay for all nights in Mendoza after the climb
• Hotels in case of early departure
• Guide tips
• Porters for Vacas Valley Traverse (Porters are available – contact us for details)
• Some supplemental snacks such as candy bars – see confirmation materials
• Additional hotels, meals, and transportation should the climb end early (full schedule of departure evacuation fees will be sent before trip
• Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
• 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
• Gratuities for guide team
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Alpine Ascents
• Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended (details in confirmation package)

*Rooming arrangements at the end of the trip can be very complicated as some climbers leave early, roommate preferences can change and climbers may opt for a single room at the end of the climb. While we will make reservations for climbing teams, climbers will pay for the hotel in Mendoza at the conclusion of the trip to provide greater choice of rooming. In turn, we have added the service of hiring porters to carry out waste from each camp to maintain the value of the climb.

Aconcagua Cancellation Policy

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 $300.00 non-refundable registration fee.

Refund Policy

• Full refunds, less the nonrefundable registration fee, will be provided for cancellations made 120-days prior to the expedition start date.
• 50% refunds, less the nonrefundable registration fee, will be provided for cancellations made 90-119 days prior to the expedition start date.
• No refunds will be provided for cancellations made 89-days prior to the expedition start date.
• All cancellation/refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the deadlines stated above.

Trip Cancellation Insurance

We strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Even with the best planning, unexpected circumstances—such as an injury or family emergency—may prevent you from joining your trip.

Because Alpine Ascents’ cancellation policies apply regardless of the reason for cancellation, trip insurance is often your best option for recovering non-refundable trip costs if you need to cancel after the refund deadline.

Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with our travel insurance partner linked below, however you are welcome to use whatever insurance provider you prefer.