2012-2013 Schedule
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 one 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, 2012 – December 23, 2012 (10 Climber Team)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
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 nightÁs 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
Some supplemental snacks such as candy bars - see confirmation materials
Additional hotels, meals & transportation should the climb end early
Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
All fees for early departure from team (such as non-scheduled mule transport)(The 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.
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
We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. 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 Upgrade during your check out. Detailed policy information will be sent upon receipt of your completed application. Please consider this insurance as evac fees (helicopter) can be very costly.