Mount Elbrus Price & Policies

Price & Schedule

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• 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.
• Alpine Ascents includes most of the incidental costs associated with this trip in the expedition price. Our price includes all pickups and transfers on scheduled day per request. Also included is the internal round trip flight to Mineral Vody. All excess baggage fees for the Mineral Vody flight will be paid for by Alpine Ascents. Snow Cats used going up the mountain are included in cost (single journey, multiple rides extra). Alpine Ascents has one of our current staff lead every trip along with pre-selected Russian guides. Multiple guides on summit day. We encourage you to compare our offerings to any other guide service.
• All schedules account for round-trip travel from home country.
• All land prices listed below; round-trip international airfare not included.
• All land prices are per person, based on double occupancy. SRS available for an additional charge.
• Dates and prices are subject to change.
• Please purchase trip cancellation insurance (see bottom of page).
• Please contact us with any questions as we look to provide excellent customer service answering your climb and gear questions.

Price Includes

• All transportation and lodging in Russia
• Guided tours of both Moscow and St. Petersburg
• All group camp supplies, such as tents, stoves, etc.
• Airport transfers via taxi. Please see confirmation materials as we suggest taxi or Uber (reimbursable to you), though transport can be pre-arranged if requested.
• Excess baggage fees (you are allowed only 20 kg, or 44 lbs., for the internal flights in Russia)
• All meals and lodging
• All group climbing gear
• All meals while trekking
• All hut fees
• Park fees, trekking permits and all tour fees
• Guides (including American guides) multiple guides on summit day
• Snow Cat transport fees (while ascending – single trip)

Price Does Not Include

• $25 wire transfer fee (If Applicable)
• International airfare USA – Moscow – St. Petersburg – USA
• Nonscheduled airport shuttles and hotels
• Any transfers not on scheduled arrival and departure date
• Russian visas
• Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
• All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc.)
• Personal gear
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Alpine Ascents International
• Single room supplement (hotels only)
• For those requesting double room accommodations every effort will be made to pair you with another climber. A single room supplement will apply if a match cannot be made or if there is a last-minute cancellation.
• Tips and gratuities
• All prices and dates subject to change

Elbrus Cancellation/Refund 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.