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Mount Vinson Price & Policies

16,067FT / 4,897M | Antarctica

Price & Schedule

Vinson Climb – $55,500

Register for Vinson by March 1 and get a $1,500 discount on the trip cost.

Dec 4 – Dec 19, 2026
Lead Guide: Ben Jones

Dec 15 – Dec 30, 2026
Lead Guides: Ben Jones & Don Wargowsky

Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027
Lead Guides: Jangbu Sherpa & Don Wargowsky

Jan 7 – 22, 2027
Lead Guide: Jangbu Sherpa

*Guide staffing subject to change based on trip enrollment

Ski The Last Degree – $80,700

December 15 – December 30, 2026
(this trip joins the December 27 Vinson climb for those interested in back to back programs)

Ski The Last Degree + Vinson Climb – $100,000

Price Includes

All flights to and from the mountain from Punta Arenas
All flights to and from the South Pole (for the South Pole ski tour)
Support services while in the Antarctic
All meals while in Antarctica
Lodging in Antarctica
All group climbing gear
Guide services and fees

Price Does Not Include

Meals and hotels in Punta Arenas
International round-trip airfare
Evacuation insurance (required by flight service)
All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc.)
Gratuities for guide team

Payment Policy

A nonrefundable deposit of $5,000.00 is due at the time of registration to reserve a space on the expedition.
All balances are due 120 days prior to expedition start date, unless otherwise specified, and can be paid by check, wire transfer, ACH or by credit card with a surcharge of 3%.
Participants whose balances are not received by the 120-day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.

Please note that all Mount Vinson expedition applications will be reviewed before acceptance.

Vinson Cancellation Policy

Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.

The climber $5,000 deposit is nonrefundable

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 Insurance is Required

Trip evacuation insurance is required for all Mount Vinson climbers by our Antarctic flight service. We also strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance that includes evacuation coverage to protect against unexpected circumstances before or during your trip. This insurance coverage must remain valid for two weeks beyond the scheduled end date of your trip.

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.

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